Proshop & Tee-Offs:
905-838-0200 ext 1
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Upcoming Events
& Promotions
Wednesday, April 30th - Free Lesson Night Tuesday, May 6th Ladies' Night Open House
Saturday, May 17th - Demo day for TaylorMade drivers
11 am - 2pm
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Another season is underway and off to a terrific start. The conditions are fabulous and the warm sunny days are making spring golfing particularly enjoyable. We've got lots coming up to get you ready for the 2008 golf season and everything it has to offer.
Join us on April 30th for our Free Lesson Night, and ladies, be sure to mark May 6th on your calendar for our Ladies' League Open House.
New Pro Shop merchandise is arriving daily and if we don't have what you are looking for, please ask any of our Pro Shop staff about it.
This issue we also offer some great tips for pre-game practice routines, and how to make the most of your trip to the driving range. Caledon Country Club has a great driving range, so be sure to grab a bucket of balls and warm up before your next round.
Chef Mike has been working diligently behind the scenes this winter to create a new mouthwatering menu for the restaurant this year. Be sure to drop in and check it out.
Name our restaurant!
We want to give our restaurant a new name. Send us your suggestions by May 31st, and we'll announce the winner in our June newsletter. All entries will be entered to win our Caledon Country Club Outdoor Entertaining Package!
We're Open for the 2008 Golf Season!
The weather is absolutely perfect for great spring golfing! Book your tee-time and take advantage of spring rates at only $50/round (spring pricing in effect until May 1st, 2008)
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, April 30th Free Lesson Night
Call ahead (905-838-0200) to reserve your space for a free lesson with our CPGA professionals. With a little help from our experts, you'll be able to start playing your best right from the start of the season!
Tuesday, May 6th Ladies' Night Open House
Newcomers definitely welcome. Come out and find out all the details on how you can enjoy a fun weekly golf outing. Something for everyone, including brand new golfers and more experienced golfers. Pay-as-you-go and play when you can -- no full season commitment required! Join us on May 6th at 5:30 pm for cocktails and nibblies, meet other ladies and learn about all the instruction and fun you can have this summer.
Saturday, May 17th
Demo day for TaylorMade drivers from 11 am - 2pm
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TIPS FROM THE PRO 
Don't under estimate the value of practice!
Practice makes perfect, and nowhere is this saying more applicable than in the game of golf.
Don't under estimate the value of practice. Your local practice facility is as essential to your golf game as your favourite club!
Pre-Game Practice Routine
A pre-game practice routine is essential to establishing your tempo, building your confidence and achieving consistent on-course results. Start your warm-up with some stretching and then move onto stroke practice.
Tiger Woods Preaches Benefits
of a Warm-Up Routine
At a demonstration conducted by Tiger Woods before the 35th Ryder Cup, Woods preached the benefits of his warm-up routine, which he says he borrowed from Jack Nicklaus. He begins his warm up by hitting three sand wedges, then moves to the 8-iron, the 4-iron, the 2-iron, the 3-wood, the driver, and then reverses the entire process. According to Woods, "it's really simple...I hit the same shot with a different club...when I hit my first three sand wedges I don't care where they go...I just try to feel the club and the ball on the face....from there on out, I hit every shot to a target."
Loosen up before your round
Try to allow yourself some time before your round to take advantage of your course practice facilities. Loosen up with some easier shots and then work your way up the bag.
Driving Range Practice
When hitting at the driving range, work on your technique, tempo and consistency. It's better to focus on hitting a few "good" shots with each club, rather than a multitude of bad ones.
At the Putting Green
If time permits, move to the putting green. Start by chipping and putting around the fringe (collar) of the green. Try to take about 10 chip shots before taking out your putter. When putting, start slowly, and get a feel for the speed of the green. It's a good idea to start putting from a fairly close distance to the pin, taking about 3 or 4 shots, and then slowly work your way back away from the pin in increments.
Buy A Bucket and Practice
If you use the Tiger Woods method on the driving range, hitting 3 balls every time you use a different club, you can get away with a small bucket of balls (40 balls) at the range. Practice -- like the pros! Bottom line -- give yourself time to practice your game. Enjoy an outing at the practice range, and always allow yourself some time before your round for a proper pre-game practice routine. It definitely pays off in the long run -- and if it's good enough for the touring professionals, we should probably consider it too!
Yours in golf,
Kevin Purcell
CPGA Professional
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Practice Facilities at Caledon Country Club
Have you tried our driving range?
Hit a bucket of balls before your round, or if you don't have time for a round, just make time to practice at the range and putting green. Practice will pay off in taking strokes off your game in 2008!
 Our practice green/chipping area is located next to the clubhouse and first tee. The green is large and a very good representation of what you will encounter on the course. We also offer ample area to practice your chip/pitch shots before teeing off. Our driving range is a short walk from the Pro Shop. We offer several hitting stations with mats, a large grass area to hit from, a smaller grass tee deck and a practice bunker. The range is about 230 yard long, but netting at the far end allows you to hit with any club in your bag to warm up! Hit a bucket of balls before your next round, or grab a bucket and give every club a work out before you hit the course -- the perfect tune up for for the 2008 golf season!
Large Bucket of Balls (80 balls) $9.00
Small Bucket of Balls (40 balls) $6.00
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GOLF ETIQUETTE:
Slow Play
While golfers love being out on the course, they don't want their game to take all day! Slow play is often a bad habit that has been acquired over time, or perhaps simply the result of never having been taught the proper etiquette of maintaining a good pace. Ultimately it is your responsibility to keep up with the group of golfers in front you, not to simply stay in front of the golfers behind you! Pace of play is very important to your playing partners and to everyone else on the course whose play you may be impeding! There are a number of things you can do to speed up your play without rushing your game.
- Be ready to play: plan your shot before it's your turn.
- Have a pre-shot routine. Taking one practice swing before each shot (rather than multiple) will shave considerable time off your game.
- Choose the correct set of tees from which to play.
- High handicappers can play with low handicappers, as long as they keep up!
- Put your conversation on hold when it's your turn to hit the ball.
- Try to keep an eye on everyone's drives, so as not to lose sight of balls.
- Don't be too strict about order of play -- let the short-hitter hit first off the tee if the group ahead hasn't cleared the green yet.
- Carry extra tees, an extra ball and ball markers in your pocket.
- Don't spend too much time looking for a lost ball. If you insist on looking for a ball, golf etiquette says to wave through the group behind you.
- When chipping near the green, carry your putter with you so you don't have to return to your bag.
- Mark your score after reaching the next tee, not while lingering on the green.
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GOLF DICTIONARY:
"Collar"
A "collar" (or fringe) is the area surrounding a putting green. These often overlooked parts of the course provide an intermediary between the putting green and the surrounding rough and provide a buffer for shots that barely miss or roll through the green. There is no standard width or height of these fringes, and each is dependent on individual course maintenance. |
MORE OF OUR TEAM
Last month we were pleased to introduce you to some of our key staff at Caledon Country Club. Three equally important team members include, Karlie our Banquet Manager, Melody, our Restaurant Manager, and William our Pro Shop Manager. Be sure to say hello to them when you see them, and let us know if there's anything else we can do to make your visit a great one! As always, our commitment is to provide you with the best possible experience at Caledon Country Club!
KARLIE WOOD
Banquet Manager
Karlie has been part of the team at Caledon Country Club for the past four years and as the Banquet Manager, she ensures that your event dinner and evening is conducted with the utmost professionalism and friendly service. Karlie's understated approach will make you feel relaxed and reassured throughout your day at Caledon Country Club.
MELODY QUINLAN
Restaurant Manager
Melody has been with Caledon Country Club for the past three years after graduating from college degree in Business Administration, specializing in marketing. Melody is enthusiastic and motivated to make every guest's day at the Club a superior experience and trains her staff to perform in the same manner.
WILLIAM ROBERTSON 
Pro Shop Manager
William fell in love with the game of golf in 1990 when he started working in the back shop of the Weston Golf & Country Club, and he's never looked back. Since 2001, William has worked in our Pro Shop providing great service to our customers and he works closely with our suppliers to keep the best product in the Pro Shop to serve the needs of our golfers. In July 2007 he was extremely proud when the Caledon Country Club Pro Shop was awarded Pro Shop magazine's Prestige Award as one of the most outstanding golf shops in Canada!
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Enjoy a Great Meal at Caledon Country Club
Chef Mike has been working all winter to develop a new mouth-watering menu for our restaurant.
Golfers & area residents are invited to check out our new menu!
Drop by the Club and take in the spectacular views from our patio and enjoy our new menus. There is something for everyone on the menu starting with fresh, crisp salads to handmade burgers and delicious pastas. Many local residents and visitors to the area bike or walk across the Caledon Trailway for a relaxing breakfast on the terrace or cocktails and appetizers at the end of a long week.
Make Caledon Country Club your neighbourhood "Cheers"
The casual, relaxed atmosphere and great food make Caledon Country Club a great gathering spot for friends and neighours. Until Saturday, May 3rd, Chef Mike will be featuring daily specials and on May 3rd, our new and inspired menu will be in full swing! Chef Mike is predicting his Santa Fe Steak Sandwich, featuring 6 ounces of charbroiled flat iron steak, avocado chutney, parmesan aioli and crispy onions piled high on a panini bun will be the hit of the season. Pair it with a glass of red wine and you're all set!
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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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