Copper Point Golf News

Copper Point Newsletter

August 2012

Table of Contents

News from The View

Copper Point Resort Special

Swinging Seniors

Rewards Program

Golf Tip of the Month

Superintendent's Report

Kelly Hrudey & Friends Golf Classic

News from The View!

The View Restaurant is open 7 days per week for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Upcoming Buffets in

The View

Friday, August 3rd Ukraini"ANNE" Buffet $15.95

Friday, August 10th Chinese Buffet - Wok with Anne

$15.95

Friday, August 17th Itali"ANNE" Buffet

$15.95

Friday, August 24th

Turkey Dinner

$19.95

Friday, August 31st

Surf & Turf Buffet

$24.95

You can view our menus for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Don't forget... we can also cater to events from 4 people to 1,000.

Have you got your View Loyalty Card? Pick-up your 10 meal punch card, get all 10 stamped and receive your 11th meal complimentary!

Copper Point Resort Special!

Only $179 + tax for a one night stay in a one bedroom condo, based on double occupancy

plus...

- $50 resort credit, can be used towards dining in Elements Grill or the Marketplace. Does not apply to Fusion Spa or at Copper Point Golf Club
- $50 resort credit has no cash value and cannot be used towards current room rate
- Valid for stays between Sunday and Thursday ONLY.
- Offer valid until September 15, 2012
- Cannot be used during Hotel Blackout Dates and subject to Hotel availability

CP Hotel

Swinging Seniors!

Over 65 and looking for a great way to start your Monday morning?

Give us a call and join in for a day with our swinging seniors program.
Tee off between 7:30am and 8:00am every Monday on The Ridge for only $25.00 including tax, cart and range!

CP Nike Jr

Copper Point Rewards Loyalty!

Become a Copper Point Rewards Member - Earn points on everything you buy at Copper Point.

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Greetings!

August is here and summer is in full swing at Copper Point and The Ridge. We hope you have had a chance to get out for a couple of games this year. By all accounts we have had some great feedback on our course conditions this year.

Big news... our new website is LIVE. Be sure to book mark http://copperpointgolf.com to keep up with the latest and greatest things going on at Copper Point.

As always you can find more information about us on our website or 'like' us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to keep up to date with the latest happenings.

We look forward to seeing you at the course!

Golf Tip of the Month

SOME THOUGHTS ON PITCHING

This is a useful shot from 5 to 100 yards from the green.

Your desired trajectory will be determined by club selection and ball position. A lower trajectory is less risky providing you have sufficient green to work with. High trajectory shots should be used when you have limited green to work with or forced carries. E.g. Shots over hazards to short pins.

Move the ball more forward in your stance with a more lofted club for these higher shots that will stop sooner. Your hands should be slightly ahead of the ball at address to avoid scooping the ball. The backswing begins with a one piece takeaway while turning our chest away from the target. Allow the wrists to hinge letting the club stand vertically. L position. Next allow the hands to drop while rotating the body to the finish position. Your belt buckle should finish pointed to the target, ensures that the large muscles have been more active in this shot.

The hands should be high on the finish for the high trajectory shot, hands lower will allow the ball to run further with a lower trajectory. A downward strike on the ball is the key to getting the ball airborne for the pitch shot. Be sure to keep the head still and watching the strike are very important to the successful pitch. The length of the backswing will dictate the length of shot desired.

Think of a clock on the back swing to hit shots of different distances. Hands go to 7 o'clock, 9 o'clock or 11 o'clock. Emphasis is on the shoulders and legs will keep the tempo smooth on this shot.

Try these techniques during your next practice session to dial in those approach shots and start saving par and making birdies!

Email, phone or stop by the Academy to have one of our experienced CPGA professionals help your game!

Scott McClain, PGA of Canada Teaching Professional
Copper Point Golf Club/The Ridge at Copper Point
Academy 250-341-3393

From The Academy at Copper Point

Sign Up Your Kids or Grandkids today!

Nike Junior Golf Camp Schedules and Dates:

- Level 1 (Age 5-9) 9:00am to 10:00am Tues to Thurs $69.00 (3hrs)

- Level 2 (Age 10-18) 10:30am to 12:00pm Tues to Thurs $89.00 (4.5 hrs)

August: July 31st to Aug 2nd, 7th to 9th, 21st to 23rd, 28th to 30th

-These 3 day camps will be taught by PGA of Canada Certified Professionals and will cover all aspects of golf from general rules, on-course etiquette, putting, chipping, sand play and full swing.

The Copper Academy "Players Camps"

The 4 session "Player's Camp" will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00pm on July 31st, August 7th, 21st and 28th.

- These camps are for kids ages 10 - 18 with a handicap of 20 or less. This camp concentrates on the finer details of the game such as pre-shot routine, the mental aspects of golf, tournament preparation, and all around breakdown of your game as well as on-course lessons covering all aspects of your round.

Ladies Night Every Thursday

Join us for a fun, relaxed evening in a friendly learning environment of weekly themes. Our PGA of Canada Professionals start you off with a group clinic from 5:00 to 6:00pm followed by nine holes of golf (including cart) from 6:00 to 8:00pm finished with a social evening at 'The View' Restaurant. This is a great opportunity to make new friends or to spend time with old ones! Cost: $50.00 per person including taxes.

Nike Speed Trials & Demo Day

If you missed a past Nike Speed Trial and Demo Day, have no fear! Nike Reps will be back on Saturday, August 25th from 10:00am to 4:00pm! Book a session ahead to reserve some time on the Flightscope Ball tracking system to see if you are getting the most performance out of your own clubs. Contact Scott McClain at theacademy@copperpointgolf.com for more information.

Nike Speed Trials

If you have any questions or need to book an appointment, please email theacademy@copperpointgolf.com or call 250-341-3393.

Superintendent's Report

The month of July has seen favorable weather conditions and the courses are looking great as a result. The turf is growing in at a rapid rate and my staff has been working hard to keep up with the growth. With the rapid growth of turf, we are also seeing a rapid growth of weeds in certain areas. The staff is also trying to keep up with the weed growth and we ask for your patience regarding this process.

Click here to read the full report!

Scotiabank Kelly Hrudey & Friends Golf Classic

The Scotiabank Kelly Hrudey & Friends Charity Golf Classic will be held at Copper Point Golf Club August 15 & 16, 2012. This 2-day event will raise awareness & funds for youth - including AARC, Invermere Summit Youth Centre and local Elementary & High School Hockey Academy. All of us at Copper Point Golf Club are very excited. You can follow the event updates on the website!

Spectators are welcome at the event and there is no charge for admission, but we ask that you make a donation to support the charities.

The Sponsorship package is now available and we hope you or your company can participate and support this great day. Please click here to view the sponsorship packages.

Also, please join us in welcoming Scotiabank & Safeway Canada as a Partners for what is sure to be a great event.

As always we appreciate your business and look forward to the next opportunity we have to serve you.

Sincerely,

Brian Schaal, General Manager
Copper Point Golf Club

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