THE MAD POST

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

Doug Carrick Plan for upper tees on #18
Thank you for providing your feedback on how #18 is playing from the new tees. We will continue to gather your feedback throughout the summer.
In developing solutions to our safety concerns on #18, Doug Carrick recommended a 2-phase plan. Phase one kicked off with the upper tee construction for the white, purple, red tee decks and is to be followed by the construction of a new green tee in front of the current blue/green deck.
Then, phase two, if necessary, is to relocate the #18 green site. The final decision for this phase has not yet been approved. Doug was of the view we should review the results of the tee relocation on our safety concerns first.

Phase One - Objectives
His plan for beginning with the tee construction was to enable us to assess how the hole plays from each of the new tees. Then over time, determine where the tees shots under various weather conditions end up so we have accurate data to help inform our next decisions. We have completed this phase of construction and are in the information gathering stage.
Later this summer or fall (based on contractor availability), we will build the new green in front of the current blue/green tee deck. This will shorten the hole for the green player by about 25 yards, thus reducing the length of the second shot into the green by an equivalent yardage.
Initial feedback from white tee players is that the hole plays much longer from the new tee deck. Periodically over the summer, we will move the green, white, purple and red tees onto different decks to further our knowledge of how the hole plays from each of these distances. In support of this objective, beginning this week the green tee will move to the upper back deck, the white will move up to join the purple tee and the red will remain in the current location.

Phase Two - Objectives
Phase two of Doug’s plan involves two tactics, move the green site and reduce the length of the hole for the gold, blue and green tee players.
The green site will be relocated in the following manner;

• Further north away from the parking lot.
• Further west which will shorten the hole by about 25 yards.
• Re-grade the actual green site down in order to introduce views of #18 green from the clubhouse.

Once completed, he feels the overall length of the hole will be similar to our current yardages for white, purple and red tee players, but with the green moved further north it will reduce the probability of errant shots landing in the parking lot.
By moving the green site further west, his plan will reduce the overall the length of the hole for gold, blue and green tee players. This coupled with relocating the green tee deck will reduce the length of the second shot into the green for the green tee players by about 45 yards which should also reduce the number errant shots reaching the parking lot.
An additional benefit in relocating the 18^th green will be to introduce a view of the green from the clubhouse and patios, similar to our 9^th green.

Doug Carrick will be at the Club on July 29^th to discuss these plans and other ideas. Please be sure to attend as there will also be a question-and-answer period afterwards. More details will be forthcoming shortly.
 

Susan Quigley
Host Club Tournament Chair for the Canadian Women’s Mid Am Championship.

Now 14 days away!
P.A. & David Allen have been very busy organizing and scheduling our volunteers. URGENT: CADDIES NEEDED. If you know of anyone interested in being a caddie for our mid-am players July 25-27, please contact Carl in the pro shop.
 
Player registration closes this week and volunteer schedules will then be finalized. So far we have player representation from 7 provinces across Canada, along with some from the United States. Shelly Stouffer -2022 Mid Am Champion & multiple time winner, from British Colombia, will be in attendance. We are also very excited to see Mary Ann Hayward from St. Thomas, Ontario on the list. For those of you who don’t know - Mary Ann is in the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame, as well as the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. Rumour confirmed that one of our very own - Stewart Hamilton, from Collingwood and also in the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame, is going to caddie for her! Mad River’s 2022 Club Championship winner Kristy Henry and past Club Championship winner Sharon Delorenzi are also amongst the many talented players registered.
 
Some of you have asked me about coming out to watch and arrangements for parking. Spectators are most welcome however, we encourage you to car pool as much as possible. Our regular parking lot will be reserved for the players. The staff parking is limited for our volunteers. Spectator parking for members and guests will be along the driveway. Greeters will be at the gate to direct you. Come out and enjoy watching some great golf!
 
Reminder, the course will be closed Monday July 24 for player practice rounds. Tee times will be available for members later afternoon Tuesday-Thursday.
 

Submitted by Karen Franklin, Ladies Captain
 

Today is Tuesday July 11
Game: Blind Partner Game – Everyone in the group plays their own ball and records their gross score.  Pairs of golfers are then drawn randomly by the pro shop and the best net score duo wins.
Clinic: Short Irons – Meet on the driving range
Nine Hole Group: Please call the pro shop for your tee time.  We look forward to seeing you after your 11:00 game for lunch!
 
Upcoming Events:
 
Next Tuesday is July 18: Senior Club Championship
This is a regular Tuesday shot gun at 9:00 and you play your own ball.  This is also a NGL day for the back nine holes. Your day’s score will be flighted and everyone over the age of 50 will be included.  This format is the same as last year, which was a really fun, relaxed event. You can choose to hole out (Gross and Net winners) or play Stableford for both nines.
 
Divot Day (July 12)
8:00 am - Meet at the clubhouse and you will be given a cart and will be directed to the holes that need filling.  It’s a fun way to give back to the club and it is greatly appreciated.
 
Mid-Am – July 24 – 28
Note: There will be no Tuesday Ladies’ Tuesday on July 25. We will be rooting for our ladies! Good luck to Kristy and Sharon! 
 
 
Tuesday August 1
Game: Scramble
Rule: GUR
 

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