Proshop & Tee-Offs:
905-838-0200 ext 1
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Upcoming Events
& Promotions
Every Tuesday is Ladies Night
Sunday, July 22nd
Parent's DayHit the Green Competition $10 for a sleeve of balls - hit the green & receive the full dozen for free! Sunday, July 28th Caledon Country Club's Junior Tournament Junior Future Link ClinicsLooking for a great summer activity for your children? Try our Monday to Thursday summer clinics under the direction of our qualified professional staff. ... more >Call or email us and let us know if you plan to attend these events. |
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Caledon Country Club Receives Prestige Award!
 Pro Shop magazine has confirmed what avid golfers already know - Caledon Country Club is tops in Canada! In their July 2007 issue, Pro Shop magazine awarded Caledon Country Club its Prestige Award as one of the most outstanding golf shops in Canada. According to Head Golf Professional Kevin Purcell, the secret is "knowledgeable, committed staff, and an excellent relationship with suppliers, which allows us to keep the best product in the Shop to serve the needs of our golfers!" Be sure to visit our award winning Pro Shop to see an exceptional selection of quality golf products and accessories.
How about a lesson with Kevin or Erik to improve your game?
Book a series of three or five lessons before August 15th and receive a complimentary green fee!
Crispy Beer Battered Haddock
And be sure to check out Chef Mike's Crispy Beer Battered Haddock recipe in your own kitchen or at the restaurant after a round of golf.
See you on the course!
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FAST PLAY REWARD!
For the month of July
Now that we are in the dog days of summer, there are very few corporate events or tournaments, so we invite you to come out for a quick round at Caledon Country Club.
For the month of July play your round in less than 4 1/2 hours and receive a complimentary $10 restaurant voucher!
Call the pro shop now to book:
905-838-0200 ext 1
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Congratulations to...
Glenn Lindsay for a Hole-in One on Hole #5
Greg McMullin - best dressed on Canada Day
Jed Walmsley - a junior golfer from CCC for winning Brampton Optimist Club qualifying tournament on June 25th, and who wins an all expenses paid trip to the PGA National in Florida to compete for the North American Title.
Steve Hill & Roger Viola for being Net Team winners at the July 8th Volvo Challenge, and who will now compete on October 1st at Grand Niagara for a chance to represent Canada in the Volvo Master Amateur World finals in Nov/07
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Golf Balls - Did you know...?
- In the 15th & 16th century, golf balls were made of wood, iron or lead.
- The first standardized golf ball was made in Scotland in 1618 and was called a "feathery".
- It was called a feathery because it was made from 3 pieces of stitched cow hide, stufffed with boiled goose feathers.
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From the Pro Shop
Wilson Staff 50 Compression Ball
This year Golf Digest reviewed over 2000 products and named 140 items to the Hot List, including the Wilson Staff 50 Compression Golf Ball as a silver award winner!
The Wilson Staff 50 offers a super soft core and an equally soft cover that combines power with feel. The new Wilson Staff 50 brings balance to a golfer's game by delivering synergies between rubber core chemistry and cover blend ratios to yield a soft 50 compression golf ball with powerful acceleration. Featuring Nano-Core technology the Wilson Staff 50 utilizes nano particles infused into the rubber chemistry of the core resulting in lively movement at lower compression and soft feel design. The new Nano Tech core is 22% softer than our previous Nano technology, creating PhD aerodynamics with no sacrifice in resilience.
For a limited time pick up your Wilson Staff 50 Compression Golf balls for only $24.99 dozen (regular price $29.99/dozen)
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TIPS FROM THE PRO 
It all starts with the ball!
It all sounds so simple! A golf club, a golf ball, your swing and your mental attitude. Oh, if it were only that easy! While all elements are important, I would argue the most overlooked element is the ball itself. Technology has improved golf balls tremendously over the years, yet experts believe that up to 50% of golfers are playing with the wrong type of golf ball.
When considering the right ball for your game, you really need to ask yourself two key questions:
- What is your level of play - beginner, intermediate or advanced?
- What type of skills do you bring to the game - are you a long hitter, short hitter, do you slice your ball or do you need help with spin?
Your choice of ball should ultimately depend on how you answer these questions, and based on your ability, you should consider the following when choosing your ball:
Beginning Golfers
About 25% of recreational golfers fall into this category; your score is usually 100 or more for 18 holes.
- � A relatively inexpensive ball (since you are likely to lose many of them at the outset).
- � Use a low spinning, two piece golf ball.
- � Consider a ball with good launch for greater height.
- � A ball with a hard cover (to last longer).
Intermediate Golfers
Once your score is anywhere between the mid 80s and mid 90s, and your game is more consistent.
- � Consider a two piece low compression ball. This type of ball helps with distance for slow or moderator swingers, tends to have low spin to assist with accuracy, and soft covers to help you "feel" the ball.
- � As your game improves you can consider a two piece performance ball with a larger inner core for increased distance.
Advanced Golfers
As an accomplished golfer you are scoring in the mid 70s to 80s and consistently hit the ball with authority.
- � A multi-layered composition ball helps enhance performance in a number of areas. These balls are generally designed for golfers with fast swing speeds. Soft covers help you "feel" the ball, a firm mantle increases energy transfer to the core, helping improve your distance, and the urethane cover provides more spin for short shots.
We have a full range of golf balls in our award winning Pro Shop. Talk to our staff to help you choose the right ball for your game!
Kevin Purcell,
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Golf Ball Facts
- In 1848 the "guttie" was invented by Scottish clergyman Robert Peterson, and was made from a rubber gum which was tapped from a tree indigenous to Malaya.
- The dimples on a golf ball came about when golfers discovered that a smooth guttie did not travel as far as one that was marked or dimpled.
- The average golf ball has 336 dimples, but can range between 300-500.
- According to the USGA Rules of Golf the weight of a golf ball should not be less than 1.62 ounces (45.93 g).
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Anatomy of a Golf Ball
There are three main classes of golf balls:
Distance Balls - Usually made with hard, durable covers and solid cores, these balls are often made of two-piece construction with a core designed for maximum velocity off the club face. These balls tend to eliminate the side spin on your shot, reducing the chances of a big hook or slice. Due to the limited spin on the ball, these balls tend to roll further once they hit the ground.
Spin Balls - These balls are designed to produce spin when hit in the air. Usually made of three-piece construction, these balls have a central core (often liquid in the highest spinning balls), surrounded by rubber windings and covered by a soft, thin material called balata. Because of their softer feel they don't travel as far as distance balls, but because of their spin they tend to hold the green. The added spin on the green allows a player more control if they know how to use it properly.
Total Performance Balls - This type of ball is designed to balance spin, distance and control. These balls are often multilayered, multi-construction balls and tend to be preferred by advanced players.
Golf Ball Construction
The construction of a ball is indeed quite a science. Golf balls with a harder core (called a high compression ratio) tend to travel further because they hold their shape upon impact and produce a greater transfer of energy between the club and the ball.
Two piece balls feature dual construction with a large, solid inner core that is surrounded by a strong outer cover, allowing for maximum energy transfer to the ball upon contact. Multi-layer balls have large synthetic cores wrapped in multiple covers (usually several mantle layers and then an outer cover). In multi-layer balls, technology allows manufacturers to combine various materials, degrees of hardness and specific gravity to enhance overall performance.
The Effect of Dimples - Dimples on a golf ball allow the air to travel over the surface of the ball, providing less drag. Golf ball dimples play a key role in determining the distance travelled by the ball and help provide increased stability in the trajectory of the shot. While most of us may not realize it, golf ball dimples are strategically placed in both alignment and depth, with an ideal pattern including one shallow and then one deep depression.
Hitting the Distance
The distance a golf ball will travel is affected by a number of factors, including:
- The initial speed of the ball
- The angle the ball is hit into the air
- The spin on the golf ball
These factors are impacted by a number of external factors, including:
- The level of contact between the club and the ball
- The speed of the golf head upon impact
- The swing path
- The weather/wind conditions
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Customized Golf Balls & Golf Accessories
From Caledon Country Club
Never have trouble finding your own golf ball again. Caledon CC can customize your personal golf balls starting at just $5.95/sleeve. Or for your next company event, tournament or promotional campaign, consider customized balls, golf shirts or hats in your choice of colour and style. We offer highly competitive pricing, and will take care of all the work for you. Talk to our Pro Shop staff for all the details.
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GRAND HIGHLAND GOLF CLUB
 If
you only have time for 9-holes, drop by our sister course GRAND
HIGHLAND GOLF CLUB Located in the heart of Mississauga, near Square
One.
This par-three executive golf club is the just the place to perfect your short game! Grand Highland Golf Club
376 Barondale Drive
Mississauga
905-712-1183
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Learn more at www.myskins.ca >
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Contact the Caledon Country Club
Proshop/Tee-Offs:
(905) 838-0200 ext. 1
Tournaments, Meetings and Weddings:
(905) 838-0200 ext. 2
Fax Line:
(905) 838-2003
www.golfcaledon.com
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