THE MAD POST

Submitted by Gary Ward, General Manager & C.O.O.

While covid will no doubt continue to be a presence in our lives, it’s been wonderful to start the season under less restrictions. We’ve hosted the opening cocktail reception along with both the ladies and mens opening breakfast and golf, and it’s clear, members are excited about being able to socialize again!

Notwithstanding the service disruptions and restrictions we’ve all experienced these past two years, tee access has been the area of greatest concern for our members and for management. Between filling the membership and the increased demand to play golf, our rounds played increased significantly. I’m often asked what our long-term objectives are for tee access and what our ideal annual round count might look like post-covid?

 

Submitted by Carl Penfold, Head Professional

MATCH PLAY SIGN UP REMINDER – DEADLINE MONDAY, MAY 23^rd
The deadline to sign up for Match Play events is Monday, May 23^rd. The brackets will be posted, and matches can begin starting on June 1^st. The link to sign up for each event is included below. The cost to play for each event is $15 per player.
If you have any questions about any of the match play events, please speak with one of the golf professionals.
Men's Singles Long Hybrid Sign Up Link
Men's Team Long Hybrid Sign Up Link
Men's Singles White Tees Sign Up Link
Men's Team White Tees Sign Up Link
Ladies Singles Red Tees Sign Up Link
Mixed Match Play Sign Up Link

 

 
Submitted by Chad Vibert, Golf Course Superintendent

Overview
Our spring Poa patrol is now in full effect, the poa is now in seed and is easy to identify and physically remove from our putting surfaces.  It has been a great spring season for poa, very cool to start the season for the most part, Poa starts to grow at much lower temperatures than does creeping bent grass.  We will be on patrol for about 2-3 weeks, you may notice large groups of staff crawling across greens at times, this is an extremely tedious and time-consuming task, our staff do a fantastic job keeping our bent grass surfaces clean.

This spring we were able achieve our desired results from our aeration and topdressing of our putting surfaces, we keep our greens at a little higher height of cut in the spring in order to grow roots so it they can withstand the heat and stresses of the summer season ahead. Right now, all grasses are trying to produce seed, even our bent grass plants on our greens, this usually produces a little coarser textured leaf blade.  In the coming days, we will be lowering our heights of cut and green speeds will increase, this is no different than years past, we must be patient as it is still early in the season.
 

 
Submitted by Susan Quigley, Ladies Captain

Submitted by Ang De Lorenzi, Men's Captain

Submitted by Michelle Larcher, Food & Beverage Manager

We are off and running with events and regular golf play with Ladies and Men's Day occurring earlier this week. As they are different than in years past, we are excited to offer unique meals for when they are all done and are looking for feedback. This weekend, we are hoping to run the BBQ depending on the weather and will be promoting Bangarang Seltzers for everyone to try. These are very similar to White Claw and are offering fun flavours like Mango, Blue Raspberry, Grape and Cream Soda. It's like being a kid again!

Submitted by Chef Malcolm

A Note from Your Chef:

Hello Folks,

I have been busy creating menus for upcoming events like 9 & Dine and Ladies Member/Member and am looking forward to showcasing my passion for cooking and baking. I am focussing on healthier options this year but I do enjoy my sweets. The lemon cheesecake on our dessert menu is baked in house and is topped off with blueberry compote and for our gluten free Members, I have made a chickpea based brownie which we top off with house made chocolate sauce. These desserts are a great way to finish the evening after you have dined with us or to have on its own accompanied by an espresso in the sunroom.

Chef Malcolm

Submitted by Trish Carman, Club Accountant

New to the Mad River team, please join me in welcoming our accounting assistant, Marissa Clark.  Marissa is available to assist you with your accounting enquiries Monday thru Friday.

If you would like to speak with Marissa in person, she can be found upstairs at the administration office.  Alternatively,  Marissa can be reached by calling direct at 705-428-3673 ext. # 5 or by email at [email protected]

Welcome Marissa!