Administration

·         Course Opening – We are watching the forecast and will update as we feel the weather permits. Once we set an opening date, the clubhouse and range will follow.

·         Membership – You should have received your membership letter and receipt of payment from Karla which includes important credentials for booking tee times, tracking handicaps in Golf Canada and app users for the driving range. You also would’ve received a liability waiver to sign if you haven’t already and this MUST be signed before the season starts to activate your membership. Please reach out to Karla with any questions regarding this.

·         Member Benefits – This year we are pleased to offer various benefits for our paid members, including the following:

o   Reciprocal rates with MHG&CC and Connaught GC. Play 18 holes with a cart for $90 Fri-Sun and $70 Mon-Thurs.

o   Guest rates of $90 Fri-Sun and $70 Mon-Thurs for any guests who are playing in the same group as their member. The member must let us know so we can charge guests appropriately.

o   Loyalty Points – All members excluding juniors will receive loyalty points for all pro shop, clubhouse, snack shack, and beverage cart purchases for the year. Again, this year we will have double points on clubhouse food purchases. Accumulated points may be used to purchase product from the pro shop or clubhouse at any time during the year. Some exceptions on loyalty points do apply, so please check with office for more details or if you have questions.

·         Senior Men’s Interclub – Anyone wishing to play in the league please contact Ken Pirie at kenpirie@shaw.ca The primary rule is that players need to be 50+ and have a valid index.

Pro Shop

·         Golf Ball Promotion – Buy 3 Dozen, Get One Free – Callaway is now offering buy 3, get 1 free deal with personalization. Phone or email Bill in the pro shop with your order today. Runs through until April 24th  

·         Driving Range Opening – We will open the range as the weather permits. We will again be using the range machine this year. Members who have lost their range cards please contact Karla in the office. There are no more range cards and anyone requiring replacement, will be directed to the app with specific credentials provided.

·         New Carts – We have purchased new Yamaha carts for the upcoming season. We are also excited to announce we have outfitted all carts with the TAG Marshal GPS system. This system will track all carts and foursomes, allowing us to check foursome pace of play while also using geo-fencing to keep carts off native grass hills and from getting too close to greens and tee boxes.

Clubhouse

·         Opening Date – The clubhouse will open when the driving range opens. Please watch for details.

·         Easter Brunch – Sunday, April 5th, 2 seating times, 10:00am and 12:30pm. Cost $29.75/person, children 12 & under $15. Book your reservation by calling Tara in the office or emailing at events@desertblume.com.

Grounds

·         The course looks to have wintered well and is in good condition for this time of year.