Eagle Creek Golf Club 2019 Member Handbook
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 FORWARD ...... 6 2 EAGLE CREEK – YOUR CLUB ...... 7 2.1 Leadership Team ...... 7 2.2 Captains Committee ...... 8 2.3 Club Website ...... 9 2.4 Golf Genius ...... 9 2.5 Lessons ...... 10 2.6 Group Clinics ...... 11 2.7 Juniors Programs and Summer Camps ...... 11 3 CLUB RULES...... 12 3.1 Tee Times ...... 13 3.1.1 Reservations ...... 13 3.1.2 Cancellations ...... 13 3.1.3 Guests ...... 13 3.1.4 Home Club Access Priority ...... 13 3.1.5 Definition of Peak Play Time Period ...... 13 3.1.6 Non-Compliance Tee-Time Booking Policy ...... 14 3.1.7 Rain Check Policy ...... 14 3.1.8 Reciprocal Playing Privileges ...... 14 3.2 Use of Club Facilities ...... 14 3.2.1 Check-in ...... 14 3.2.2 Code of Conduct ...... 15 3.2.3 Course Care and Etiquette ...... 15 3.2.4 Alcohol Service Policy ...... 15 3.2.5 Cellular Phones and Mobile Devices ...... 16 3.2.6 Music Players ...... 16 3.2.7 Dress Code ...... 16 3.2.8 Pace of Play ...... 17 3.2.9 Practice Facility ...... 17 3.2.10 Tee-it Forward ...... 17 4 TOURNAMENTS ...... 19
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4.1 List of Club Tournaments ...... 19 4.2 List of Clublink-Wide Tournaments ...... 20 4.3 Tournament Policies and Guidelines ...... 21 5 LEAGUES AND SEASON LONG COMPETITIONS ...... 22 5.1 Weekly Leagues ...... 22 5.1.1 List of Weekly Leagues...... 22 5.2 Season Long Events ...... 22 5.2.1 List of Season Long Events ...... 23 6 EAGLE CREEK TEAMS ...... 24 6.1 Intersectional Teams ...... 24 6.1.1 Competition Format ...... 24 6.1.2 Event Dates and Locations ...... 24 6.1.3 Intersectional Team Qualification ...... 24 6.2 Interclub Team ...... 25 6.2.1 Competition Format ...... 25 6.2.2 Dates and Locations ...... 26 6.2.3 Transportation to the Events ...... 26 6.2.4 Meals at Events ...... 26 6.2.5 Accommodations at the Finals ...... 26 6.2.6 Interclub Team Qualification ...... 27 6.3 Capital Cup ...... 27 7 HANDICAP INFORMATION ...... 28 7.1 What is a Golf Handicap? ...... 28 7.2 Who Should Keep a Handicap? ...... 28 7.3 Reasons for Keeping a Handicap ...... 28 7.4 Handicap Index vs. Course Handicap ...... 28 7.5 Where to Enter Scores ...... 28 7.6 How to Enter Scores ...... 29 7.7 What Scores to Enter for Handicap Purposes ...... 29 7.8 Active Season ...... 29 7.9 Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) Basics ...... 30 7.10 Common Mistakes or Omissions ...... 30
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7.11 Tips for Entering Scores ...... 30 7.12 Eagle Creek Handicap Committee: ...... 31 8 CLUBLINK MEMBER BENEFITS ...... 32 8.1 Membership Fee Value Rewards ...... 33 8.2 Corporate Merchandise ...... 33 8.3 Weddings and Banquets ...... 33 8.4 Outside Catering, Special Occasions and Meetings ...... 34 8.5 Room rental fee waived ...... 34 8.6 Other Benefits ...... 36
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IMPORTANT NOTE
Great care has been taken to ensure that the information contained in this handbook was accurate at the time of posting. For the most current and complete updates regarding news, events and announcements at your Club, please visit the Members Only section of our Club website (https://eaglecreek.clublink.ca/).
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1 FORWARD Is there anything better than the start of the golf season? After the long Canadian winter, we are all in anticipation of warmer weather, longer days and sunshine. As golfers, we also create our own internal images of long drives that find the middle of the fairway, precision approaches that stop feet from the pin, and the putts that find the center of the cup. And now the time is here to enjoy your Home Club and make those dreams a reality. To enhance that reality, your management team has been hard at work over the last few months to ensure your membership experience at Eagle Creek G.C continues to improve. The Member events at Eagle Creek G.C continue to evolve. Much of the work over the winter months was focused on improving our event schedule. The Captains Committee has been pivotal in this process, working to make our Member events the best possible experience. We feel that we have a good balance of competitive and social events that will encourage participation from Members of every level of playing ability. To see the full schedule of events, visit the Club calendar at http://eaglecreek.clublink.ca and start planning your season. If there is a junior in your family, help them get into the greatest game in the world through our various clinics and camps. Our team will be offering Junior camps and Clublinksters again this season. Ask for details in the golf shop or our website. If you are thinking about a summer vacation, please consider Rocky Crest Golf Resort and Sherwood Inn in Muskoka or Le Maitre de Mont-Tremblant and its partner hotel, Fairmont Tremblant, in Quebec. Remember, ClubLink Members get preferred pricing! But don’t stay away too long! We need our Members to participate in the race for the ClubLink Cup. The ClubLink Cup is a season-long competition in which Clubs accumulate points at each qualifying ClubLink Member championship. Such events include the Men’s and Ladies’ Interclub Championship, the Tournament of Champions, Glencairn 27-hole Pro-Am, Men’s Night Championship, TaylorMade-adidas Junior Interclub and the Generations Cup. Please take the time to review the details of the handbook. If you have questions, feel free to ask any of our golf shop staff. Thanks again for choosing Eagle Creek G.C as your Home Club. We are always looking to improve and provide you with the best possible experience every day. Sincerely,
Ryan Little Director of Operations
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2 EAGLE CREEK – YOUR CLUB
2.1 Leadership Team For the most up-to-date information on the Eagle Creek leadership team, go to https://eaglecreek.clublink.ca/my-club/team/.
Director of Operations Course Superintendent Ryan Little Adam Mullen 613-832-3804 ext. 2224 613-832-0476 [email protected] [email protected]
Food & Beverage Manager Turf Assistant Superintendent Chris Cram Darcy Bluethner 613-832-3804 ext. 2258 613-408-4567 [email protected] [email protected]
Facilities Manager Special Events Manager Don Garries Katie Lillie 613-832-3804 ext. 2228 613-832-3804 ext. 2226 [email protected] [email protected]
Golf Operations Executive Chef Jason Brum Sean Karwowski 613-832-3804 ext. 2227 613-832-3804 ext. 2229 [email protected] [email protected]
Associate Golf Professional Terry Cowan 613-832-3804 ext. 2259 [email protected]
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2.2 Captains Committee Our Men’s and Ladies captains for 2018 are listed below with contact information.
Title Name Email
Men’s Captain Richard Young [email protected]
Men’s Vice-Captain Paul Guerette [email protected]
Ladies Captain Elizabeth Stoqua [email protected]
Ladies Vice-Captain Mary Buckley [email protected]
The captain’s committee is responsible for the distribution of the prize fund and all member golf and social events. They also advise, consult and assist ClubLink in the operation of the club. The Committee is comprised of the Director of Golf Operations, the Head Golf Professional, and the Captain and Vice Captains of the Women and Men’s programs. The Committee shall make decisions on matters pertaining to policy, tournament formats, pairings and prize distribution related to all tournaments sponsored by Eagle Creek. It shall also rule on the disciplining of any player found to be in violation of the RCGA Code of Ethics while engaged in tournament play or any infraction of the RGCA tournament rules, conduct and regulations. The Committee is not obligated to the day- to-day operation of any individual tournament; that obligation rests with the Director of Operations. The Director of Operations is responsible for adhering to and administering the tournament regulations. Becoming a member of the committee: Men’s captains serve for two years, following which the vice-captain assumes the captaincy. Ladies’ captains serve for one year, following which the vice-captain assumes the captaincy. Vice captains are elected by majority vote of the members to replace the vice captains being promoted. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Eagle Creek G.C Captains Committee and becoming a voice for your fellow Members, please email [email protected].
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2.3 Club Website The Eagle Creek club website can be accessed through the main Clublink page at: www.clublink.ca Enter your login ID (typically your member number) and password to access the Club’s home page. The home page provides many useful links including: From the My Account menu, one can access monthly billing statements (current and history). Each statement includes clickable chit numbers to access the details of every transaction. Access to online tee time booking. Calendar of events. Event results from last year and prior years. Check this out to see tournament results and hole-n-one announcements. Member roster. Use this to peruse other players in the club and find their contact information. Access to the RCGA score center for score posting. Contact information for member services and a link to the annual dues FAQ. 2.4 Golf Genius Eagle Creek uses Golf Genius for tournament/event management and communications. Through Golf Genius, members will be able to: Learn about and sign-up for member events. Receive event information and tee times for upcoming events. Enter scores during events and monitor leaderboards in real-time. Access results from completed events. Golf Genius supports both web-browser and mobile app interfaces.
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2.5 Lessons
Private Lessons* Single Series Series 1 ½ hr Compre- Seasonal Playing hensive Coaching (45 minute) ¾ hr of 3 of 5 lesson Package (15 ¾ hr
(5 ½ hr sessions) lessons + 1 ½ hr playing lesson) Director of Golf, Director of $90 $225 $350 $300 $550 Instruction or Head Professional Teaching Professional $90 $225 $350 $300 $550 $1000 Associate Professional $80 $190 $300 $275 $500 Assistant Professional $70 $150 $225 $225 $425
SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS* 2 Students ¾ hr 3 Students 1½ hr 4 Students 1½ hr $/person $/person $/person Director of Golf, Director of Single 85 Single 75 Single 70 Instruction Teaching Series of 3 185 Series of 3 170 Series of 3 170 Professional or Head Professional Series of 5 260 Series of 5 235 Series of 5 230
Associate Professional Single 65 Single 60 Single 55 Series of 3 150 Series of 3 130 Series of 3 130 Series of 5 220 Series of 5 205 Series of 5 200
Assistant Professional Single 60 Single 55 Single 50 Series of 3 120 Series of 3 115 Series of 3 100 Series of 5 180 Series of 5 170 Series of 5 165
PRIVATE GROUP CLINICS* (5 or more persons) – 5 x 1 hr clinics Director of Golf, Director of Instruction or Teaching $225 per person Professional Associate Professional $200 per person Assistant Professional $175 per person
HST will be added to all prices.
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2.6 Group Clinics The PGA professionals at Eagle Creek run group clinics through the season. Check at the pro-shop or online for up-to-date information.
2.7 Juniors Programs and Summer Camps The PGA professionals at Eagle Creek run junior programs and summer golf camps. Check at the pro-shop or online for up-to-date information.
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3 CLUB RULES The most up-to-date statement of ClubLink policies can be found at the following link https://clublink.ca/membership/rules/. The policy section on the clublink site includes: Reciprocal playing policies Home club tee time access priority Peak time play definitions Golf guests Course etiquette (general information) including safety Checking-in at the clubhouse Photo ID Non-compliance policy ClubLink member access to Glen Abbey Tee time reservations Tee time cancellations Dress code Soft spikes Cart rental Power caddies Pace of play Rain check policies Cell phone usage Practice facilities Handicaps Food and beverage minimums Alcohol Music Membership plan and by-laws The following sections, derived from the ClubLink source, are provided for immediate reference.
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3.1 Tee Times
3.1.1 Reservations Members have seven-day advance booking privileges (exceptions may be arranged for special circumstances through the Home Club Director of Golf or Head Professional). Tee times at all courses may be arranged through LinkLine (ClubLink's centralized tee time reservation system). To a maximum of two tee times per phone call. For your convenience, a LinkLine courtesy phone is available at each ClubLink facility. When booking tee times, Members are required to provide the name of each person in their group in order to eliminate double bookings by Members (thus using valuable tee time inventory for alternative Member Bookings.
3.1.2 Cancellations Non-weather related tee time cancellations are required no less than 48 hours prior to play. To cancel a player or an entire tee time inside 48 hours, Members may contact LinkLine or Member Services (1-800-273-5113). In the event the cancellation policy has not been adhered to, a $60 'late cancellation fee’ will be charged to the Member who made the reservation.
3.1.3 Guests Through LinkLine, Members are able to reserve for up to three guests, except for Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday Mondays from opening until 11:00 a.m. where one guest may be introduced. Subject to availability, requests for additional golfing guests may be made by contacting your Director of Golf at your Home Club. This applies at your Home Club or for Reciprocal Play. The frequency for introduction of the same guest is limited to twice per month. However, out-of-town golfing guests of Members may play an unlimited number of rounds, upon payment of the applicable guest fee in any two-week period, once per season. Guests must be accompanied by a ClubLink Member at all times unless prior arrangements are made with the golf shop.
3.1.4 Home Club Access Priority In order to protect Members' access to tee times at their Home Club during high- demand periods, the Director of Operations at each property will designate tee times for Home Club Members only. High-demand periods vary by club and are defined by Home Club Member play patterns. Generally, these times are on weekends and holidays from opening to noon; and Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from noon to 3:30 p.m. At our Resort properties, these times are generally from opening until 1 p.m. daily in peak season; and from opening to noon on Fridays and weekends in the shoulder seasons. Initially, limited tee times are available for reciprocal play during higher-demand periods. Additional tee times are made available for reciprocal play closer to the day of play if Home Club Member bookings are slower than anticipated.
3.1.5 Definition of Peak Play Time Period Gold & Silver Clubs:
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Saturdays, Sundays and holidays opening until noon Wednesdays and Fridays noon until 3:30 p.m Prestige & Platinum Clubs: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays opening until noon Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays noon until 3:30 p.m Resort Clubs: Opening until 1 p.m
3.1.6 Non-Compliance Tee-Time Booking Policy If Home Club Members wish to entertain Non-Home Club Members in Home Club designated tee times on Saturday, Sunday and holiday mornings prior to 11 a.m., a 1:1 ratio of Home Club Members to Non-Home Club Members is required. In the event a Home Club Member wishes to entertain additional Associate Club Members in an applicable Home Club designated time, a “non-compliance fee” of $60 will be charged to the Member making the reservation.
3.1.7 Rain Check Policy For all forms of guest fees or reciprocal fees paid other than for Corporate Events, the following structure applies for granting of Rain Checks regardless of weather conditions at the start of play: In the event a person does not complete 9 holes due to inclement weather, an 18 hole Rain Check shall be granted In the event a person does complete 9 holes but not more than 14 holes, a 9 hole Rain Check shall be granted In the event a person plays 15 holes or more but less than 18 holes, no Rain Checks shall be granted
3.1.8 Reciprocal Playing Privileges Eagle Creek is a Platinum level club within the ClubLink portfolio. As a member of Eagle Creek you have access to all Ontario and Quebec zone clubs without a reciprocal fee and subject to availability (with the exception of Glen Abbey).
3.2 Use of Club Facilities
3.2.1 Check-in Members must check-in at the Golf Shop prior to using the golf amenities at any ClubLink Club, and must carry their Membership card with them at all times. Members must present their Membership card when making any purchases on their ClubLink account.
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When using the Practice Facilities, please make sure you check in with the Golf Shop or the range attendant (where applicable) prior to use..
3.2.2 Code of Conduct Members at Eagle Creek are expected to follow the Code of Conduct outlined below: Be respectful of other players and club staff. Refrain from using loud, crude language on the course and in the clubhouse. Refrain from throwing or breaking a club in anger or disgust.
3.2.3 Course Care and Etiquette Enjoying the game of golf is a shared experience. It is important to respect your fellow Members, Eagle Creek staff and the course by always doing the following: Please replace all divots with the displaced turf when possible; otherwise fill with sand and seed that is provided on carts and par-3 tee decks. Rake bunkers thoroughly. Never maliciously damage the golf course or any other part of the facility. Play “ready golf.” Know when it is your turn and be prepared to hit your shot. Adhere to daily cart rules and the guidelines given to you at the first tee by the starter. Be aware of the time par for our course and communicate pace of play expectations to your guests. Fix ball marks correctly. Do not drive carts in fescue and avoid areas that have been roped or staked. Carts must be FULLY on path near all tees and greens.
3.2.4 Alcohol Service Policy All ClubLink Clubs strictly adhere to all provisions of the provincial/state liquor control and licensing regulations. No alcoholic beverages other than those provided by the Club are permitted anywhere on the premises. We reserve the right to examine the contents of golf bags and other items for personal alcohol. No person shall consume alcoholic beverages to the point of impairment or intoxication. Any Member not adhering to these rules will be asked to leave the Club immediately and will be subject to an automatic one-week suspension of all membership privileges. Any guest not adhering to these rules must leave the property immediately and future access to the Club will be at the discretion of the Director of Operations. The Club assumes no liability for any injury, wrongdoing, or problem caused by the breach of these rules.
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As a condition of the use of the Club’s premises and, more particularly, the provision of alcoholic beverages by the Club, all persons hereby expressly waive any liability on the part of the Club arising out of the consumption of alcoholic beverages and agree to indemnify and save harmless the Club from any and all claims, damages or lawsuits referable to the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
3.2.5 Cellular Phones and Mobile Devices Cell phones are permitted on ClubLink courses and in clubhouses. Members and Guests are encouraged to exercise discretion of use such that golfing/dining experiences are not diminished for other Members and Guests.
3.2.6 Music Players Members and guests are welcome to enjoy music on our golf courses. However, we request that Members and guests use discretion to respect the needs of others who may not wish to hear music on the course and manage the volume of their device accordingly. All Members and guests should be mindful of areas on the course where your music can be easily overheard by other golfers.
3.2.7 Dress Code Our Clubs offer a progressive atmosphere that recognizes the contemporary lifestyle of our Members and guests. Tasteful and respectful attire is expected in all public areas of the Club. As a courtesy to each other, we ask Members and their guests to follow the following guidelines: We also ask Members to please forward a copy of the Dress Code to their guest(s) prior to their arrival at the Club to help eliminate any potential dress code issues. Appropriate golf course attire for men include: Tops designed and tailored for golf (including mock necks); bottoms designed and tailored for golf (excludes denim); golf shoes or athletic shoes without spikes; caps should always be worn with the peak forward; tops must be tucked in unless they are designed to be worn untucked. Appropriate golf course attire for women include: tops designed and tailored for golf (including those without collars or sleeves); bottoms designed and tailored for golf (leggings are acceptable, denim is not); golf shoes or athletic shoes without spikes; caps should always be worn with the peak forward. Dresses tailored for golf and appropriate length are acceptable. Appropriate clubhouse attire includes: all golf attire as noted above; denim and other casual wear in good repair and tastefully tailored is acceptable. Caps are not to be worn in the dining room. Note that some Clubs may exercise discretionary dress regulations in certain areas of the clubhouse at certain times. If you are unsure of the appropriateness of your attire, please contact your local Club to confirm.
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3.2.8 Pace of Play Although no longer listed on the scorecard, our time par for a foursome to complete 18 holes is 4:21. A faster pace of play is expected for smaller groups and those who tee- off first in the morning. The role of our play coordinators is to ensure a proper pace of play, which results in a more enjoyable experience for all golfers. Please respect their role and cooperate with their efforts to ensure an enjoyable golf experience for all.
3.2.9 Practice Facility Always check in with the golf shop prior to using the practice facilities. Please obey posted signage and stay within the space allocated and only hit in the direction of the targets provided.
3.2.10 Tee-it Forward By golfing from tees not suited to their driving distance, many amateur golfers end up playing yardages that, if compared proportionately, would intimidate the best players in the world. If you’re an average male mid-handicapper playing from 6,700 yards, that’s like a PGA TOUR pro playing from 8,100 yards! The TEE IT FORWARD initiative is aimed at helping golfers have the best possible experience on the golf course by playing from the set of tees best suited to their abilities, determined by their average driving distance. Initiated by the USGA, PGA of America, Golf Canada and the PGA of Canada, TEE IT FORWARD is endorsed by ClubLink because of its many benefits: Faster rounds, improved pace of play Experiencing the course at the same relative proportions a PGA TOUR or LPGA player would Using mid-irons for approach shots instead of hybrids and long irons Better and more realistic scoring Fewer lost balls, less time spent looking for them Fewer shots, less frustration Overall increased enjoyment of the game The following are TEE IT FORWARD guidelines for selecting tees based on a golfer’s average driving distance. On each course you play, choose the most appropriate tee from those available.
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Driver Distance Recommended Yardage 275 6700-6900 250 6200-6400 225 5800-6000 200 5200-5400 175 4400-4600 150 3500-3700 125 2800-3000 100 2100-2300
For more information on why you should TEE IT FORWARD, ask in your golf shop.
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4 TOURNAMENTS Eagle Creek offers a number of single day and weekend golf events through the season. These range from events for the competitively minded player to social/fun events for the casual golfer. Some events are free and some events have an associated cost. Full details on each tournament and more can be found on the Eagle Creek website Calendar of Events (https://eaglecreek.clublink.ca/my-club/calendar/).
4.1 List of Club Tournaments Below is a list of the club tournaments that typically happen every year. Each year there may be other events so make sure to check the club calendar for anything new.
Event Name Approx. Description Date
Member’s Opening May A fun event to start the season.
Men’s and Women’s June Qualification rounds for Eagle Creek Interclub Team Qualifier intersectional and interclub team. The qualifiers for these two teams are held concurrently. AND Men’s and Women’s Intersectional Team Qualifier
Men’s Member/Guest July A fun full day event where a member can bring one or more guests and enjoy some golf, food, competition and prizes.
Senior Club Championship July Club championship for the senior age golfer. and Senior Intersectional Qualification for the senior intersectional teams Qualifier are held concurrently.
Women’s Member/Guest August A fun full day event where a member can bring one or more guests and enjoy some golf, food, competition and prizes.
Open Club Championship August Club championship for all adult players. Various handicap based divisions.
LadyPro August A non-ClubLink event. Eagle Creek enters a 4- person team consisting of 3 ladies and one of the club’s PGA professionals. The 3 ladies are drawn randomly from participants in the Open and Senior Club Championships.
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Event Name Approx. Description Date
Alternate Shot September Modified alternate shot 2-person team format. Championship Men’s, women’s, mixed divisions
Solheim Cup September A women’s only event patterned on the International Solheim Cup. In this case, entrants are divided into two teams that go head-to-head in friendly 27 hole competition (9 holes each 2- person better ball, 2-person modified alternate shot and handicapped singles). Open to all lady members.
IronMan / IronWoman October The season’s final event where players test themselves against the maximum challenge that the course and the elements have to offer.
4.2 List of Clublink-Wide Tournaments
Event Name Approx. Description Date
Tournament of Champions Spring Competition pitting teams from Clublink Clubs against each other. Each team is 4 players from plus a Club professional. The players selected for the club team are club champions from the prior year. Historically held at Glen Cairn Golf Club
Capital Cup Summer A ladies-only team competition between Ottawa area ClubLink Clubs (Eagle Creek, Greyhawk, Hautes Plaines, and Kanata). See section 6.3.
Men’s Interclub Regionals Summer Competition pitting teams from Eastern Region (Ottawa and Montreal) Clublink Clubs against each other. For players who have qualified for their club’s interclub team.
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Event Name Approx. Description Date
Ladies Interclub Regionals Summer Competition pitting teams from Eastern Region (Ottawa and Montreal) Clublink Clubs against each other. For players who have qualified for their club’s interclub team.
Men’s Interclub Finals September Competition pitting teams from Clublink Clubs against each other. For players who have qualified for their club’s interclub team. The Men’s Interclub Finals is split into two events: Championship event for regional winners. Consolation event for all other regional teams not going to the Championship event. Historically held at Rocky Crest and Lake Joseph Club.
Ladies Interclub September Competition pitting teams from Clublink Clubs Championship against each other. For players who have qualified for their club’s interclub team. Historically held at Rocky Crest and Lake Joseph Club.
Men’s Night Championship September Competition pitting teams from Clublink Clubs against each other. For players who have qualified through their club’s men’s night program.
4.3 Tournament Policies and Guidelines Club tournament policies and guidelines are detailed in event sheets that are accessed from the Club website.
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5 LEAGUES AND SEASON LONG COMPETITIONS
5.1 Weekly Leagues Eagle Creek Golf Club runs a number of weekly leagues. Each league operates on the same day each week from its starting week to its ending week. The weekly leagues include: Women’s Day, Men’s Night and the Mixed League.
5.1.1 List of Weekly Leagues
Event Name Description
Mixed League Every Monday starting in May This is a social league geared to the newer or non-competitive golfer.
Men’s Night Every Thursday starting in May and running through into September. Includes weekly skill and draw prizes.
Women’s Day Every Wednesday starting in May and running through into September For complete details go to the Women’s Day website at: http://www.eaglecreekwomen.ca/
5.2 Season Long Events Eagle Creek Golf Club runs a number of season long events. These are the Men’s and women’s team and singles match play events. The match play events are single elimination (only the match winner advances to the next round). Play continues over the required number of rounds to determine the champion. Participants in the match play events are required to organize their individual matches on dates that fit their schedules and that these be played by the required deadline.
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5.2.1 List of Season Long Events
Event Name Description
Men’s Doubles Match Play Two-man net best ball, single elimination draw format. This event includes a single day qualification tournament to determine and seed the teams in the draw.
Men’s Single Match Play Gross, net and Senior net divisions, single elimination draw format.
Women’s Match Play Singles Net and Doubles Net divisions, single elimination draw format
Mixed Doubles Match Play Two-person (one man, one women) net best ball.
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6 EAGLE CREEK TEAMS
6.1 Intersectional Teams Eagle Creek participates in the Ottawa Valley Golf Association (OVGA) intersectional competition. This competition pits Eagle Creek against other public and private clubs in the region. Eagle Creek fields open men’s, open women’s, senior men’s and senior women’s teams.
6.1.1 Competition Format The intersectional competition is a once a year, one day competition. Each division is organized into boxes with four clubs (Box A is the highest box). On the competition day, the four clubs within a box face off in a joint head-to-head team competition at the Host club of the box. The winning club advances to the next higher box for the next year’s competition, the losing club drops down to the next lower box and the second and third place teams stay in the same box. The second place club Hosts the next year’s competition. The format of play is singles matches, with each player playing three separate matches simultaneously within their foursome. The matches are contested on the basis of gross score (i.e. this is not a net competition).
6.1.2 Event Dates and Locations The intersectional competitions for the year are detailed in the sign-up sheet’s for the Intersectional team qualifiers. Those sign-up sheets will show the date for the competition, the location, the other clubs competing against Eagle Creek and the current box letter.
6.1.3 Intersectional Team Qualification
6.1.3.1 Open Men’s At Eagle Creek, two of the team’s playing positions are reserved for the previous year’s Club champion and gross match play champion last year. The remaining 8 playing and 2 alternate positions are filled by the results from a qualifying tournament. The qualifying tournament includes 4 rounds with Stableford format. The 8 highest point totals from 2 of the 4 rounds qualify for the playing positions and the next 2 highest point totals fill the alternate positions.
6.1.3.2 Open Women’s The 7 playing and 1 alternate positions are filled through a qualifying tournament with 4 rounds using Stableford scoring format. The 7 highest point totals from 2 of the 4 rounds qualify for the playing positions and the next highest point total fills the alternate position.
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6.1.3.3 Senior Men’s Best 1 of 2 rounds with Stableford format and further subject to the team member’s age requirements as follows: The Senior Intersectional Team must have three (3) players in the 55 to 64 year bracket, three (3) players in the 65 and older bracket and four (4) wildcard players (any age provided they are Seniors). The two alternates must be a minimum of 60 years of age. The competitors must be in their age group on the day of the event.
6.1.3.4 Senior Women’s Best 2 of 3 rounds with Stableford format and further subject to the team member’s age requirements as follows: The Senior Women's Intersectional team consists of seven (7) players plus one alternate. All players must be at least 50 years of age. Of these, at least two (2) players must be between 55 and 64 years of age, and at least one (1) player must be a minimum of 65 years of age. The alternate must be at least 50 years of age. The competitors must be in their age group on the day of the event.
6.2 Interclub Team Eagle Creek competes in a team competition against other ClubLink clubs. Eagle Creek fields Men’s and Women’s interclub teams. The men’s and women’s competitions are separate.
6.2.1 Competition Format The Interclub competition is comprised of two matches against the other Ottawa and Montreal region ClubLink clubs (Kanata, Greyhawk, Hautes Plaines from Ottawa, Le Maitre, Val des Lacs, Rosemere (formerly Fontainbleau), Islesmere from Montreal) followed by a ClubLink wide finals competition. The regional matches are held in the summer; usually one in July and one in August. Typically, one match is held at an Ottawa region club and the other at a Montreal region club. The 2-day finals for both the men’s and women’s competitions are historically held in Muskoka in September on a Sunday/Monday.
6.2.1.1 Men’s Interclub The men’s team is comprised of 6 players: four qualifying members plus the Club Captain and the Director of Operations. During the matches, the 6 player team is divided into 3 groups of 2 players. Each 2-player team plays a two-person net best ball format using Stableford scoring. The sum of the scores from the 3 two player teams comprise the overall team’s total score. In the men’s competition, the winning club from the region advances to the Premier finals while the other three clubs advance to the consolation finals.
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6.2.1.2 Women’s Interclub The women’s team is comprised of 3 qualifying members plus the Ladies Club Captain. Format of play: Each Club will divide its four players into two separate twosomes. From each club one twosome will play as a two-person net better ball using 80 per cent of handicap. The other twosome will play in a handicapped scramble. Please note that the player with the lowest handicap factor is not eligible to play in the scramble format. Maximum score on each hole for will be net double bogey for both the best ball, and scramble. The aggregate of the two team placing points is the team total for the day. This format will be used both for the cluster play-downs and the Muskoka finals. Handicapped Scramble Handicap Calculation – the player within the scramble pair with the lowest handicap will receive 35% of their handicap. The remaining player will receive 15% of their handicap. The combination of the two percentages would be the team handicap for the scramble. Event Scoring Format for both the Best Ball and Scramble (placing for points): Based on a field of eight (as in the Ottawa/Montreal regional matches), the first place twosome in each of the best ball and scramble formats will get 8 points, the second place teams 7 points and so on down to the 8th place teams which will get 1 point. The club’s team score is the total to their two twosome scores. If there are ties – the total tied points are divided by the number of teams tied for the same spot. Each team then receives that equal amount. E.g. – there is a tie for fourth (5 points). The total number of points is 9 (5 points for 4th, and 4 points for 5th), and 2 teams are tied. 9 / 2 = 4.5 each tied team would then receive 4.5 points. After the final cluster event the top 4 teams from our 8 team cluster will be seeded into the Championship Finals. The remaining teams will play in the Consolation Finals.
6.2.2 Dates and Locations The dates and locations for the year’s Interclub regional competitions will be listed in the qualifier event sign-up sheets.
6.2.3 Transportation to the Events Transportation to and from the events is the responsibility of the team members.
6.2.4 Meals at Events At the regional events, the Host club provides a post-match meal. In some cases, breakfast prior to the match may be provided. In the Muskokas, meals are provided before and after competition on both days.
6.2.5 Accommodations at the Finals Accommodation is included at one of the Muskoka resorts (Rocky Crest Resort or Sherwood Inn) on the night between the first and second day of competition.
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6.2.6 Interclub Team Qualification Qualification for the Interclub teams takes place coincidentally with the Intersectional team qualification. As with the Intersectional team, qualification is based on the best 2 of 3 rounds using Stableford scoring. Prior to qualifying, each player should ensure that they are prepared to play both NCA/Quebec events and the Muskoka tournament. In the event that a qualified player cannot attend one of the events, an alternate will take their place. If the captain cannot play, the assistant captain is the substitute. If one of the other team members is unable to play, an alternate from the qualifier is the substitute. Men’s Qualification for the 4 open positions on the men’s team is: The top net participant from the first three qualifying rounds. The player with the highest gross two round score. Three alternate positions are filled by the 2nd place net finisher on each day. In the event that one the qualifiers cannot play, he will be replaced by the 2nd place finisher on that day. Women’s Qualification for the 3 open positions on the women’s team is: The top three players taking the 2 best of 4 qualifying rounds. 6.3 Capital Cup The Capital Cup is a friendly challenge among the women of local Club Link Golf Clubs - featuring the women of Eagle Creek, Greyhawk, Hautes Plaines, and Kanata. The primary goal is participation and hanging out with our fellow ClubLinkers, while enjoying a bit of team competition (based on net scoring). Eagle Creek's Capital Cup Team will made up of 20 players, plus spares, and the team will be selected by random draw from those expressing interest to play through the event’s sign-up sheet. Players of all calibers are encouraged to sign up! An up-to-date Golf Canada Index will be required - so remember to update your records regularly.
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7 HANDICAP INFORMATION
7.1 What is a Golf Handicap? A golf handicap is measure of a player’s scoring potential. It is the central means by which players of different abilities can compete against one another. The handicap IS NOT one’s average score. One should shoot their handicap only about 25% of the time. It is nominally based on the best 10 of the last 20 rounds. A player’s handicap will go up or down as the player’s game changes. The handicap calculation disregards high scores that bear little relation to the player’s potential ability. It is continuous from one playing season or year to the next. The handicap is useful for all forms of play.
7.2 Who Should Keep a Handicap? All players regardless of ability may keep a handicap. Players intending on participating in net competitions must keep a handicap.
7.3 Reasons for Keeping a Handicap Enables fairly contested Net events. A player must have a verified RCGA handicap in order to compete in the many handicapped events at Eagle Creek and elsewhere. Provides a metric by which a player can monitor his/her improvement. Generates a personalized record of the golf season.
7.4 Handicap Index vs. Course Handicap The Handicap Index (also called Handicap Factor) is the single universal number that defines the player’s ability. It is a fractional number (e.g. 14.3). The course handicap is specific to the course and tee box played during a round. It is a non-fractional number computed from the Handicap index, the course rating and slope for the selected tees. A player’s net score is generally obtained by subtract the player’s course handicap from their gross score. The Golf Canada Score Center provides an easy to use course handicap calculator. One simply needs to enter their index and select the course and tee.
7.5 Where to Enter Scores Scores should be entered using the Golf Canada Score Center handicap system. Golf Canada membership is included in your Clublink membership. Each player should have an account. Eagle Creek includes a computer in the pro-shop for entering scores but scores can be entered from home computers or mobile devices. If you do not have an account, contact [email protected] to obtain your login name and password.
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7.6 How to Enter Scores To enter scores, login to the Golf Canada Score Center through http://golfcanada.ca/members/login/. Each score can be entered as a final 9 or 18 hole score or hole-by-hole. For each score entered, select the date, course and tee played, tournament designation if applicable and the score. If entering the final score, the score must be properly adjusted for Equitable Stroke Control (see section 7.8 for details on ESC). A benefit to entering scores hole-by-hole is that Score Center applies the ESC to your hole scores automatically. In this case, you may simply enter your unadjusted hole scores.
7.7 What Scores to Enter for Handicap Purposes Each player must enter ALL scores subject to the guidelines below.
Friendly games: Score should be entered as a handicap score using Golf Canada Equitable Stroke Control (ESC). Tournament Play: Score should be entered in the normal manner, but toggle “T” for tournament. “T” scores include Intersectional & Interclub events, selection trials, Club Championships and club events such as Match Play, 4 BBB, Openings, Closings, Mixed (assuming you play your own ball) and outside the club events including Clublink and OVGA competitions. If in doubt, check with the Professional Staff or the Handicap Committee. Match Play: Score should be entered using ESC, utilizing the procedures below: If a hole is not finished (ball in pocket), record ESC maximum. If opponent wins hole and you don’t finish putting, record your MOST LIKELY score. It is recognized that “friendly games” may also involve unfinished or ball-in-pocket holes. These situations should be scored in the same manner as described above using your best judgement. Women’s/Men’s Night: Score should be entered using ESC – either 9 hole or 18 hole, but NOT as a “T” score. Scores that should not be entered for handicap purposes: Scrambles, Alternate Shots, Shambles, etc. A round played alone 7.8 Active Season In the Ontario/Quebec Region, the active season extends from April 15 to Oct. 31. During this period, all rounds played in this region can be posted. Rounds played out of season in Ontario are not to be posted.
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If you play outside of your provincial handicap season somewhere else where golf is in season (e.g., our Florida Region), the scores for those rounds must also be posted.
7.9 Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) Basics Use the following table to correctly apply ESC to your round’s score. To apply ESC correctly, you must know your handicap for the course and tee played (see section 7.4). The course handicap is NOT your index.
Course Handicap Score Adjustment 9 or under Max 2 strokes over par 10-19 Max 7 strokes 20-29 Max 8 strokes 30-39 Max 9 strokes 40+ Max 10 strokes
7.10 Common Mistakes or Omissions Scores entered late or possibly not at all Tournament rounds not identified by “T” designation Inaccurate tee selection while entering scores Inaccurate dates selected for rounds played ESC not used, or used incorrectly (i.e. gross score entered without ESC adjustment)
7.11 Tips for Entering Scores Get into the habit of adjusting your gross score for ESC at the completion of each round. Try to post your scores within 6 days, but definitely prior to the next event where handicaps will be used. Be particularly careful to ensure correct tees and proper date. Periodically, review your scoring record and correct any omissions, especially of “T” designations. Consider entering your score using the computer in the Pro Shop rather than waiting to do it at home. If you make an entry mistake there is an edit function, or, ask the Professional Staff for assistance!
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7.12 Eagle Creek Handicap Committee: Each Golf Club has a responsibility to ensure the proper utilization of the Golf Canada Handicap System. The Eagle Creek Handicap Committee was created to fulfill that responsibility. The Committee’s duties include: Educating the members on all procedures to obtain a Handicap Factor. Encouraging members to use the system. Facilitating a peer review to verify that handicap factors are valid. On occasion, issuing penalties and/or adjusting inaccurate Handicap Factors. The Handicap Committee works closely with the Club Captains and the Professional Staff.
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8 CLUBLINK MEMBER BENEFITS As a ClubLink Member you are entitled to a long list of benefits and amenities not available through a traditional golf club membership, including: Reciprocal access to more than 50 championship courses, and eight nine-hole Academy course at 41 locations in Ontario, Quebec and Florida. Preferred tee times at your Home Club. Golf 365 days of the year with reciprocal access to ClubLink courses in Florida. Complimentary Family Twilight membership for your spouse and children. The spouse, children and grandchildren up to the age of 15 of full golf Members at Prestige-, Platinum- and Gold-level clubs receive a complimentary Family Twilight Membership (children under the age of 10 have access to ClubLink’s academy courses only). This benefit offers access to golf at the Member’s Home Club one hour after the start of twilight time or at any Academy course at any time (after twilight only at The Rattler at RattleSnake Point). Clubhouse dining is accessible at any time at any location. At Platinum and Prestige Clubs, children and grandchildren up to the age of 15 of all full golf Members are eligible for complimentary restricted junior memberships. Graduated annual dues pricing for juniors and intermediates. Juniors (age 12 to 15) pay 15% of full golf dues; Juniors (age 16-18) pay 20% of full golf dues; Intermediates (age 19-25) pay 32.5% of full golf dues at age 19 and graduate up to 47.5% by age 25; Intermediate Plus Members pay 50% of full golf dues at age 26 and graduate up to 100% by age 36. Food and beverage minimums do not apply until age 26 and are graduated on the same percentage as annual dues through until age 36. Access to more than 300 golf, business and athletic clubs around the world with ClubCorp Signature Gold Unlimited benefits. Includes complimentary golf, dining, and access to the best sports and entertainment events, and much more. You will more than pay for your Signature Gold Unlimited membership in the savings you realize in just one brief golf vacation! Our TravelLink program delivers golf 365 days a year through reciprocal access to Clubs in both our Regions: Ontario/Quebec and Florida. A ClubLink membership is transferable, membership fees are interest-free, and membership contracts may be cancelled without liability to pay future installments of membership fees, meaning that should your circumstances changes, you can walk away with no further obligation. No assessments ClubLink-wide Member championships, interclub leagues and competitions, and organized trips. Family-friendly Member events.
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Clubhouse dining offering upscale fine-dining, casual family-friendly dining or catering provided by an executive culinary team. World-class instruction at The Academies of ClubLink. ClubLink Advantage Pricing: Along with professional advice and personalized service, ClubLink Advantage Pricing ensures that you receive our best price guarantee on all golf merchandise in ClubLink golf shops. We guarantee the lowest price on all current, in stock merchandise. If you should ever find the same product for less, we will match or better that price. Centralized telephone and online tee-time booking service. Preferred access and discounts at ClubLink’s Muskoka resorts and partner resorts in Florida. Service standards second to none. 8.1 Membership Fee Value Rewards In 2016, we launched a new benefit called 'Membership Fee Value Rewards' to recognize membership tenure with us. Depending upon the Club-level of your membership, you accrue a certain amount of reward value for every year of active Full Golf status. The value you’ve accrued can be used as a discount on new membership for family and friends or for a membership upgrade/transfer. When initially launched, this benefit was extended only to Members with a minimum of 10 years active Full Golf status with us. In 2018, we removed this caveat and made the benefit available to all Members going forward. It’s an exciting time to be a ClubLink Member and we are always grateful for your referrals. When you introduce a new Member, there’s even more rewards with our New Member Referral program. You can earn up to $1,500 in credits to your Member account. If you know of someone that should be enjoying the ClubLink life with you and would like to redeem your Membership Fee Value Rewards to help make that possible, please contact a membership consultant at [email protected] or call 1-800-661-1818.
8.2 Corporate Merchandise ClubLink offers a full-range of corporate merchandise. Whether you’re looking for clothing, clubs, balls, hats… We can get it for you and, because of our buying power, we will get you the best price! Ask in the golf shop for more information. http://www.shopclublink.ca
8.3 Weddings and Banquets Warm hospitality and an outstanding facility combine to make your Club the perfect choice for a memorable day. Our beautiful grounds provide a stunning backdrop for your wedding photos.
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We offer a unique all-inclusive menu as well as the ClubLink a-la-carte menu to meet all your wedding needs.
8.4 Outside Catering, Special Occasions and Meetings Whether it is a corporate meeting, your child’s communion, bar or bat mitzvahs or your special anniversary, we provide the perfect atmosphere for your event. Allow us to customize your menu and room layout to ensure your special day unfolds just as you imagined. We take pride in providing attentive, friendly service and careful attention to detail. We also offer fully catered events for any size of function. Please speak to your food and beverage manager to learn more about how we assist you in planning your special day and give us the pleasure of hosting your event.
8.5 Room rental fee waived ClubLink Members enjoy the benefit of hosting a banquet, wedding or corporate meeting without the added cost of a room rental fee. A standard room set-up fee and
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8.6 Other Benefits
WHITE PASS & YUKON ROUTE Receive 25% off excursions All Aboard! The White Pass & Yukon Route Railway is the “Scenic Railway of the World.” Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, this narrow gauge railroad stretches approximately 177 kilometers (110 miles) from Skagway, Alaska, through British Columbia to Whitehorse, Yukon. ClubLink members are invited to discover the authentic and unique experience of the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway excursions that provide quality and value through spectacular scenery, vintage rail equipment, historic sites and informative narration. ClubLink Members receive 25% off train excursions. To book an excursion, please contact White Pass & Yukon Route reservations at 1-800-343-7373 and provide your ClubLink Member ID. To learn more, visit www.wpyr.com/excursions.
AMJ CAMPBELL Receive preferred rates Canada’s largest coast to coast moving company and the official mover of Canada’s Olympic Teams and ClubLink has a special offer for you for your next home or office move. For more information, contact Denis Cordick at [email protected] or log on to amjcampbell.com.
CAMBRIDGE GROUP OF CLUBS Receive 50% off initiation The Cambridge Group of Clubs is a collection of unique, luxurious health and fitness clubs in North America, including the Adelaide Club, Cambridge Club, and the Toronto Athletic Club in Toronto, as well as the Club Sportif MAA in Montreal, Quebec. The Cambridge Group of Clubs also offers members the use of more than 120 reciprocal clubs all over the world, including Canada, United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. ClubLink Members receive 50 per cent off the initiation fee. For more information, visit cambridgegroupofclubs.com, or contact [email protected].
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TORONTO AIRPORT MARRIOTT Receive 15% off For your next business or leisure travel through YYZ, Members now have the opportunity to receive 15% off the best available rate at Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel. Take advantage of key amenities, including: high-speed Internet, fitness centre, business centre, plug-in panel, Room Service, airport shuttle and parking. To redeem, enter the corporate/promotional code: ZBN at www.marriott.com/yyzot
MARRIOTT CORAL SPRINGS HOTEL Receive 20% off Talk about stay and play! Stay at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel and Convention Center and receive 20% off Marriott’s prevailing rate. After relaxing in a luxurious room, enjoy a variety of dining experiences, and take advantage of the fitness centre, pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, biking and jogging trails. Adjacent to the hotel, play ClubLink’s famous Heron Bay Golf Club, site of six of the PGA Tour’s Honda Classics. For more information, visit marriott.com or call 1-800-311-8018.
WESTJET Receive 10% off Take off in the morning and tee off in the afternoon in Florida! ClubLink Members receive a 10% discount off any published fare WestJet has from any WestJet Gateway in Ontario and Quebec to Florida. Next stop: The first tee! For more information contact Merit Travel at 1-800-268-5940.
MERIT TRAVEL GOLF VACATIONS Save on travel packages Thinking of going away? Contact Merit Travel for all your travel needs. Merit is the largest privately held travel company in Canada. Not only do we create great golf trips, we also cater to all aspects of travel – Ski, Cruising, Adventure, Loyalty, Corporate. You name it, we do it! For golf getaways, our experts are always busy developing relationships with the top golf resorts and destinations across North America and Western Europe, so we can customize the perfect golf retreat. Our handpicked selection of superior golf destinations and world-class resorts will enhance your passion for the game. As a ClubLink Member you receive special discounts on golf packages we offer.
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For more information, please visit www.meritgolfvacations.com or call Merit Travel at 1-800-268-5940.
RESORT AND CLUB AT LITTLE HARBOR Receive 30% off Just 15 minutes from ClubLink’s Sun City Center courses, The Resort & Club at Little Harbor, a full-service, AAA Travel Guide three-diamond resort and conference centre surrounded by the waters of Tampa Bay, offers a wide array of accommodations for individuals, couples, families and group, mouthwatering cuisine, and just about every beach and water-sport activity imaginable. ClubLink Members receive 30% off the published rate by unit type or the best rate available, guaranteed. For more information, visit staylittleharbor.com or call 1-813-645-3291.
CLUBLINK LIFE MAGAZINE Complimentary subscription ClubLink Life is delivered by mail and in a digital format to all ClubLink Members in our Ontario/Quebec and Florida Regions. Each issue highlights the benefits of ClubLink membership, golf instruction, travel, equipment, and much more.
SCOREGOLF MAGAZINE Complimentary subscription SCOREGolf offers golfers the best news coverage and informational resources to enhance the game of golf. ClubLink Members in our Ontario/Quebec Region receive a complimentary subscription.
GOLF CANADA MAGAZINE Complimentary subscription Golf Canada, the official magazine of Canadian golf’s governing organization, is packed with profiles, travel, and tournament news. ClubLink Members in our Ontario/Quebec Region receive a complimentary subscription.
HOLE-IN-ONE PROGRAM We may not be able to guarantee you a hole-In-one…but we’ll insure it! All ClubLink Members and guests who score a hole in one on a ClubLink golf course will receive a plaque to commemorate their accomplishment. In addition, golfers and non-golfing ClubLink Members who are in the clubhouse (up to three guests only) during the one-hour period following the completion of the round played by
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the Member or Member’s guest who scored the hole in one are entitled to one complimentary celebratory beverage. Beverages limited to non-alcoholic, beer, house wine, and bar stock (house) mixed drinks. This is a cost of $8.50 to each Member per year, and automatically appears on every Member’s annual dues statement.
TAYLORMADE PERFORMANCE LAB AT GLEN ABBEY Receive 20% off fittings TaylorMade Performance Labs are able to provide golfers with “Golf’s Ultimate Fitting Experience” utilizing the same revolutionary advancements in motion capture technology. The custom-fitting experience is conducted in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and includes driver, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putter. It is beneficial to men, women, and junior golfers of all ages and skill levels. Members receive a 20% discount on fittings at the TaylorMade Performance Lab, at Glen Abbey Golf Club (Oakville, Ont.). To book appointments, call 1-800-668-9883 ext. 4 or visit taylormadematt.ca.
PEAK PERFORMANCE GOLF Receive 25% off Peak Performance Golf is a one-of-a-kind facility located in Vaughan, Ontario, that provides year round access to 26,000 sq. ft. of golf. The facility includes an indoor hitting range with eight bay stations, high speed video and FlightScope radar technology. Offering 6,000 sq. ft. of dedicated short game including putting, a contoured chipping green, uneven lie section and greenside fairway bunkers, a full length gym with locker rooms and showers. ClubLink Members enjoy exclusive benefits at Peak Performance Golf including 25% off membership, mat time and baseline assessments. For more information, please call 905-760-2522 or visit peakperformgolf.ca.
SENIOR TRANSFER AND PLAY PROGRAM This program is available to any existing ClubLink Member who is over age 65 and has been a ClubLink Member for more than five years. This program offers you the option of transferring your membership to a member of your direct family tree while still maintaining your current ClubLink playing privileges for as long as you wish. “Direct family tree” is defined as spouse, son, daughter, son in law, daughter in law, grandson, granddaughter, great-grandson and great-granddaughter. A transfer fee applies. Consider this an excellent opportunity to introduce a member of your family to
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ClubLink membership while retaining your playing privileges at the same time. Call 1-800-661-1818 to learn more about the Senior Transfer and Play Program.
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