Golf

by Natasha Sawatsky

Natasha Sawatsky, CMP Membership Marketing Director 403-240-7395 nsawatsky@glencoe.org W e’ve had a very strong start to the fiscal year at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club! Thank you to all of the members who have responded to my membership availability announcement that has been in the Weekly Update this past month. We have hit our entrance fee budget for 2017 but we still have some spaces available for full membership with no waitlist if anyone is interested! If you want to golf at one of Canada’s Top 100 courses this year, give me a call!

A special thank you goes out to the Golf Members who participated in our 2017 Opening Cocktail Party. We always love welcoming the membership back to the Club for this themed, annual event and we are always exploring new and exciting entertainment and food options. For those of you who attended our Drive-in at The Driving Range last year, we'll be hosting this event again on September 15, 2017 as well as an Oktoberfest event on September 23, 2017 and a Fishing Derby on October 1, 2017. These events will be open to Glencoe members so stay tuned to the Weekly Updates later this summer for registration information. Enjoy your summer!

Photos from our 2017 Opening Cocktail Party "Lashes & Stashes"

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No waitlist for a limited time!

by Judy Forshner

Judy Forshner, BEd PGA of Canada Head Professional 403-240-7380 jforshner@glencoe.org I n a recent Golf and Health Project conducted at the University of Edinburgh, it was found that playing golf is

likely to increase life expectancy, help prevent chronic diseases and improve mental health. The game is likely to improve cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic health.

A regular game of golf can assist with meeting and exceeding minimum government recommendations for moderate to vigorous physical activity. Golfers typically burn a minimum of 500 calories over 18 holes and walking can cover four to eight miles (how straight one hits it may definitely play a role in

this number), while those using a power cart typically walk some four miles.

Increased exposure to sunlight and fresh air, as well as the physical aspects of the golf game could also help reduce the risk of anxiety, depression and dementia. Playing golf is a fantastic way to stay healthy and have fun at the same time. A day out on the golf course can be just what the doctor ordered!

There has been interesting news in the golf industry regarding the rules of golf. The Royal and Ancient (R&A) and the United States Golf Association (USGA) are proposing new rules of golf to take effect January 1, 2019. Some of the most significant changes affecting amateur golfers include: • No penalty when a player’s ball in motion accidentally hits them or their equipment (when it rebounds off the lip of a bunker, for example) • A ball may be dropped from any height (yes, even one inch) • Defined relief areas (e.g. for dropping) are either 20" (50.8 cm) or 80" (203.2 cm) • Ball is lost after three-minute search • Flagstick may be left in the hole while putting • Spike marks and other damage to the putting green may be repaired before making a stroke • Increased use of red penalty areas (previously known as lateral water hazards), so that lateral relief is always allowed from them (deserts and/or lava rock fields are included) • No penalty for removing loose impediments (e.g. stones, leaves, twigs) in penalty areas or bunkers.

If you’re interested in knowing more about the proposed changes, there are a number of resources at these links: R&A - www.randa.org/RulesModernisation USGA - www.usga.org/rules-hub/rulesmodernization.html You’re encouraged to take the 10-minute survey to ensure your opinions are included in the feedback before the final changes are agreed and announced. A

at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club

68 glencoe.org 2016 Champion Jared du Toit

12 Monday

INVITATIONAL QUALIFIER Sign-up is limited to the first 80 players, member or non-member. Cost: $200+/player, this cost will be applied to your entry fee should you qualify.

14 Wednesday

INVITATIONAL COCKTAIL RECEPTION Come out and meet the players from 6 - 8 pm

15-17 Thursday - Saturday

COMPETITION ROUNDS 8 –11 am daily on The Forest

16 Friday

4 PM HORSERACE The low twenty players after round one will be invited to participate. This will be played on our Bridges 9-hole rotation. Members are invited to come out and watch the action. Spectating opportunity!

17 Saturday

FINAL ROUND Members are invited to come out and watch the 2017 Champion be crowned. Spectating opportunity!

Matt Williams, Jared du Toit, Emmett Oh, Evan Holmes

• Crystal Keeper Trophy from Nova Scotia Crystal • Exemption to the final qualifying round for the RBC Canadian Open to be held at the Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, ON July 24 –30, 2017. • Exemption into the ATB Financial Classic to be held at Country Hills Golf Club in Calgary, AB August 7 –13, 2017 • Exemption into the Canadian Men’s Amateur to be held at The Toronto Golf Club & Islington Golf Club in Mississauga, ON August 7 –10, 2017 • The top Alberta player will receive a spot on the 2018 Pacific Coast Amateur Team.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR INVITATIONAL SPONSORSHIP! The Glencoe Invitational has been a success the last two years! Our 2015 Champion, Conner Hayden, has turned Professional and our 2016 Champion Jared du Toit went on and finished as Low Amateur at the RBC Canadian Open and played his way into the final group. Every year we host these players they prove to be the future stars of the game! To ensure the lasting legacy of this prestigious nationally-ranked event, we need Friends of The Invitational to come forward and support this very special tournament. Our full sponsorship package can be found on our website: www.glencoeinvitational.com