Proshop & Tee-Offs:
905-838-0200 ext 1
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Still Time for Fall Rounds
Fall golf has lots of perks including great rates and quicker rounds. Be sure to check out our cold weather golfing tips to make sure you are well prepared when you head to the course.
Book Your 2008 Tournament Now!
If you have the responsibility of booking your company or charity tournament we encourage you to consider booking your 2008 golf tournament as soon as possible. Prime dates have already been booked in advance so don't hesitate.
Early Booking Bonus
Tournaments that pay a deposit for a full 144 person shotgun style golf & dinner event by December 15th, will receive: an unrestricted foursome to Caledon Country Club; four fleece pullovers; and their choice of one TaylorMade Burner or Superquad Driver ($500 value).
Tournaments of 48 to 140 golfers who pay a deposit by December 15th will receive: four anytime green fees to Caledon Country Club; four anytime green fees to Grand Highland Golf Club; and four fleece pullovers.
Holiday Parties at Caledon
You know Caledon Country Club for our great golf, but don't forget about our award-winning banquet facilities! Caledon is the perfect place to hold your Christmas or holiday party. Executive Chef Mike Maracle will put together a customized menu to suit your specific needs. We can accommodate groups from 50 to 250, so call today and let us take care of all the details!
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Our Friend & Colleague, Bradford Jennings
Our deepest sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Bradford Jennings, who passed away on September 30th. Brad joined the Caledon Country Club family in the spring of 1994 when he was hired as a triplex operator. In subsequent years, Brad would affectionately be dubbed by the members of the Turf Care department as the "Triplex Foreman". He took great pride in creating those beautifully striped patterns around the peripheries of the greens and tees. This was a skill that I particularly admired and appreciated.
His visibility on the golf course made him well known and liked by all the golfing regulars. Brad had a wonderful sense of humour. On occasion Brad would be the target of a joke or prank and he'd not only be the first one laughing but he'd often be the one laughing the loudest! Brad liked to dish out jokes as well, and often gave as good as he got! Brad's passions were the Detroit Red Wings, Pebble Beach Golf Club, fishing with his buddies in Campbellford and golfing. I speak for all the members of the Turf staff and all of the many people that ever worked with Brad at Caledon Country Club, when I say that his friendship and laughter will be greatly missed!
Leo Daigle, Golf Course Superintendent
Caledon Country Club
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TIPS FROM THE PRO 
Tournament Play!
Golf tournaments are a great excuse to get an extra few rounds in over the course of the golf season - in fact, they are a perfect way to combine business & pleasure.
Tournament play - a different game!
From a golfer's point-of-view, playing in a golf tournament is completely different than playing with your regular golf buddies at your favourite course. Depending on type of tournament you are entering, your game strategy may be completely different.
Charity & Social Tournaments
If the tournament is a fundraiser or charity event, or an event for your company's employees, you may find yourself playing with golfers with little or no experience on the course. In this type of tournament the event is usually all about fun and camaraderie - enjoy it for what it is. There are usually prizes at these type of tournaments, and while it is great to win one of the top places, remember that the primary goal of the event is not just about winning - so play your game accordingly.
Playing in Competition
On the other hand, you may find yourself playing in some more challenging tournaments, where your score definitely matters and where you want to come out on the leader board.
This type of tournament requires a different type of mindset. After all, you will be playing with three different players than you regularly play with - and they are definitely trying to beat you. In fact, there may be up to 154 other players in the tournament who also want to end up on top!
Winning a golf tournament is usually a combination of skill and luck. Not only does your game play affect your score, but sometimes the very combination of golfers you are playing with can impact how well you play.
Stay Focused on Your Game
Ultimately, you need to stick to your game basics. Plan a strategy for your round and stick to your game plan. Stay focused on your game, and be less concerned what others are doing.
Do your Homework
There's nothing like preparation and practice. Do your homework before you head to the course. What are the yardages to the front, centre and back of the green? Plot yardage not just from the tee, but from other every possible location you think may play a factor in your game. Consider fully charting the course you will be playing on. Study slopes and plot out what clubs you will use on each hole.
Check out the Course Beforehand
Get to the tournament course early on the day of the tournament. Take this opportunity to breath in the atmosphere and surroundings, but don't be overwhelmed by them. Rather pay attention to weather and wind conditions and consider how they will impact your game, and make any adjustments to your game strategy. Not matter what the format, golf tournaments are another opportunity to hit the links. Play your game according to the type of tournament your are entering, and remember to have fun!
Kevin Purcell,
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Host your 2008 Tournament at Caledon Country Club
Caledon Country Club offers a wide variety of custom packages that are sure to take care of your every tournament need. We specialize in corporate events, charity tournaments and virtually any other type of golf outing. The mature setting and first class amenities make Caledon a great venue for tournaments up to 216 people. Our General Manager, Executive Chef and CPGA Professional work with all groups prior to, during, and at the conclusion of every event to ensure it is a resounding success.
Pre & Post Tournament Options
We offer a variety of indoor and outdoor choices for both pre and post-event banquets, featuring spectacular views of the rolling countryside and our mature 18-hole course. Our Food & Beverage team offers full banquet and catering menus as well as continental breakfasts, boxed breakfasts and lunches, barbecues, or food stations on the course. Our award winning Chef Mike Maracle will work with your group to customize a post-tournament banquet that will be the highlight of your event.
Tournament Packages
Several Tournament Packages are available to accommodate all tournament needs. These packages are customized to include catering and beverage service.
Tournament Services
Our professional staff can also assist and provide guidance to your tournament committee in organizing participant gifts, tournament prizes, awards, clinics, and on course events.
Value Added Services
All tournaments include the use of our practice facility, range balls, scoring, and handling of contests on the course. Tournament groups may also consider adding an amenity package to their package which may include such things as: logoed bag tags, divot repair tools, golf balls, shirts, outerwear or shoe bags, which our professional staff can coordinate on your behalf.
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Did You Know this about Tournaments?
- The Canadian Open was founded in 1904.
- John H. Oke was the first winner of the Canadian Open in 1904 at the Royal Montreal Golf Club. They played 36 holes.
- The Canadian Open is considered the most prestigious tournament NEVER won by Jack Nicklaus. He was a runner up 7 times!
- The first US Open was played at Newport, Rhode Island in 1895 and was won by H. J. Rawlins.
- The first Masters, created by Bobby Jones, took place in 1934, and is the only major tournament that is always played on the same course each year.
- The USPGA was first played in 1916, the same year the US Professional Golf Association was established.
- The Ryder Cup, played every two years, with teams from North America versus Europe, had its first official match in 1927, though two unofficial matches took place in 1921 and 1926.
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GREAT reasons for hosting a golf tournament!
- Golf is still the number one corporate event in North America.
- Tournaments are a great way to raise money for your favourite charity.
- Golf tournaments provide tremendous business networking opportunities - it's true that more business gets done on the course than anywhere else over the summer.
- A structured tournament keeps everyone focused and busy during the event, and is a great equalizer and a great way for non-golfers to play with more experienced golfers.
- Golf tournaments provide great team building opportunities.
- Tournaments are great ways to say thank you to valuable customers, suppliers or employees.
- Golf tournaments are a "great" excuse to get out onto the course, in the name of a bigger cause!
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 Tournament Planning
Check List
The team at Caledon Country Club will assist you in all your tournament planning needs, but here are a few tips you may want to keep in mind for running a successful tournament:
Up to 1 year in advance:
- Establish your tournament organizing committee, and name a Chair or Co-Chairs.
- Establish the purpose of your tournament - corporate networking, fundraising,
or a combination of both. - Set up a budget - remembering to allocate money for food, beverages,
prizes, green fees, carts, photography, etc. - Select a date - what is your preferred date and start time, and your
second choice? - Book your course NOW. Prime dates are booked up to a year in advance.
- Select your tournament format - scramble, match play, stroke play, best
ball. - Solicit volunteers for assistance during event.
- Arrange for sponsorships (event sponsor, tee signage, prizes, etc).
- Confirm contests that you would like to include - ie closest to the hole,
longest drive, straightest drive.
3 to 6 months in advance:
- Put together your invitation list and send out at least 60 or more days in
advance. - Coordinate "goody" bags - focus on quality and not necessarily quantity.
- Solicit or order prizing for the event.
- Meet with the course Food & Beverage Manager to finalize menus.
- Confirm on-site registration details-a well-organized check-in is vital to
ensure a successful tournament.
Prior to event:
- Send out confirmation to participants including final details, agenda,
directions etc (ideally up to 1 week in advance). - Meet with course representative to confirm details of event, including final
numbers, logistics. - Confirm delivery of all items from suppliers, including signage, prizes, etc.
Call Caledon Country Club and let us help make your
2008 golf tournament a resounding success!
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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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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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