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Greetings!
Lots of time left for fall golfing!
The fall has been absolutely spectacular in Caledon, and fall golf has a lot to offer including great fall rates and quicker rounds. While we've been fortunate to experience many warmer than normal days over the past few weeks, be sure to check out our "cool weather" golfing tips before heading to the course, for when the temperatures start to cool down.
Take advantage of our fall green fees!
$50 green fees Monday to Thursday ($65 with cart).
$55 green fees Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays ($70 with cart). Taxes extra.
Leaf Rule
Now that fall is in the air, be sure to review the Leaf Rule before your next round.
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Book your 2009 tournament now!
Book your 2009 golf tournament now to ensure you secure the best date for your event. Caledon Country Club is the perfect venue for your next tournament, located just minutes from Brampton, Mississauga and Pearson International Airport, but seemingly miles away in the heart of some of Ontario's most scenic countryside.
Let our award winning team of golf and banquet professionals take care of every detail of your 2009 tournament. If you have never hosted a tournament before, or if you are looking for something new, speak to Kelly to discuss the best planning strategies and some unique ideas to keep your tournament fresh and exciting for your guests.
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2008 Holiday Bookings
Caledon Country Club is open for parties until December 21st and our banquet rooms can accommodate from 50 to 275 guests - perfect for your holiday gathering. The picturesque surroundings and seasonally appointed banquet rooms provide the perfect backdrop for your event. Chef Mike will help you customize a menu to suit your group, and our professional event planners and banquet staff will take care of all the details!
Let our team of event professionals help you create a one-of-a-kind event, designed specifically for your group. Themed events are our specialty, including specially designed menus, decor and entertainment. We're happy to take care of all the details on your behalf. So book your date now, knowing that your 2008 holiday party will be the best one yet!
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Plan your wedding!
Caledon Country Club's breathtaking landscapes, beautiful banquet rooms, superb cuisine, and professional event planning staff, make it a perfect venue for your very special day. A variety of wedding and menu packages are available to serve your every need, and your event can be customized to include special religious, cultural or social traditions. We still have some openings for 2009 weddings, so call now to reserve your space.
Wedding Photo Gallery >
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Pro Shop Season Clearance
Be sure to stop by the Pro Shop before the end of the season and stock up for yourself or get a head start on holiday shopping.
Everything in stock is 40% to 70% off.
Shop early to avoid disappointment.
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 TIPS FROM THE PRO
Bunker Play
No matter how much we'd all like to avoid them, bunkers are part of the game of golf at most courses. Many would argue that the bunker shot is one of the most challenging shots in the game, and for that reason it seems that many golfers simply bury their heads in the sand (pun intended) and do whatever it takes to get out of the sand. However, armed with the right technique, you can recover after landing in the bunker.
A bunker shot is not a conventional pitch shot!
Take a look at your sand wedge and you will immediately recognize that something is different. It has a bump on the bottom that you won't find on other clubs. The bump on the bottom of your sand wedge is called a "bounce" and has been designed so that when you swing your club, the "bounce" will be the first part of the club to touch the ground, allowing the rest of your club to slide under the ball and propel it out of the bunker!
All bunker shots are NOT created equal!
Every bunker will be different, and in fact the same bunkers can be different each time you play, depending on the weather conditions and the conditions of the soil/sand, so be sure to keep this in mind when assessing your shot.
A bunker shot also requires you to adjust your shot for the specific conditions that you face: is your ball buried or sitting atop the sand; are you hitting towards the green from a relatively close distance or are you hitting from a fairway bunker where you need to maximize distance; will you be hitting uphill or downhill?
Each condition will require you to adjust your shot accordingly, but the basics remain the same:
Establish a solid footing in the sand. Twist or shuffle your feet in the sand to provide secure footing, which helps you maintain your balance, prevents you from sinking deeper into the sand, and allows you to stay firm while hitting the shot. By sinking your feet deep into the sand it also lowers your swing path, which helps you hit the sand before you hit the ball.
Open the club face. By opening the club face you help increase the height of the trajectory of your shot and decrease the chance of digging into the sand.
Smoothly accelerate your swing through the sand. Remember that your back swing and follow through should be of roughly equal length. Accelerate smoothly through your downswing, through the sand and under the ball. Follow through is essential to lift your ball out of the sand.
Create a sand "splash". By sliding your club under the ball you will create a "splash" effect in the sand. The path of the sand should be directed towards the target, and usually your ball follows this splash path! You do not need to slam your club into the sand (which usually results in the ball staying where it started), but rather you should focus on an easy swing with a follow through.
Practice in the sand!
Okay, and whether you want to hear it or not -- practice makes perfect! The more you practice, the more comfortable you'll feel with your bunker shots. Head to the chipping green and practice hitting out of the bunker. Hit uphill out of the bunker; hit downhill out of the bunker; hit towards the flag from a short distance; and hit for greater distance. Try hitting from the bunker when the conditions are dry and when conditions are wet. You'll see that each condition requires a slight modification to your shot. But the more you practice, the more confident you will feel. And while we'd all like to avoid the bunkers every time we play, we know the reality is that we're going to have to deal with them at some point or another, so let's make the most of it!
Yours in golf,
Kevin Purcell
CPGA Professional
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 GOLF DICTIONARY:
"Sandy"
On the PGA Tour "sand save percentage" is a statistical category that refers to getting up-and-down of out of a green side bunker. In this case score doesn't matter, but rather if a player is in a green side bunker and gets out of the hole in two strokes (up and down), it's considered a "sandy" (or "sandie").
There are actually two common definitions for "sandy". One definition for "sandy" is as making par on a hole in which you were in a bunker. The other definition for "sandy" is when a player hits a shot out of the sand and sinks the following put (ie getting out of the bunker and into the hole in two strokes). This second definition is more in keeping with the PGA Tour definition of "sandy".
2008 PGA TOUR Sand Save Percentage - see who has the most sand saves in 2008!
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GOLF ETIQUETTE/RULES:
Bunker Play
 Bunkers are one of the major hazards on a golf course. There are certain rules of etiquette that apply to bunker play:
- A player should always enter and leave a bunker at its lowest point (the face of a bunker takes years to develop and should be avoided).
- According to the Rules of Golf, you may never ground your club
(allowing your club to touch the ground, sand, water, or anything else,
during a practic swing). Doing so will incur a two-stroke penalty.
- You may not remove any loose impediments from the bunker. This includes stones, twigs or leaves.
- You may not test the condition of the mud or sand in the bunker by touching it.
- Be aware of the pace of play. For amateur golfers, after two or three
failed attempts to get the ball out of the bunker, you should surrender
to the hazard by picking up the ball and dropping it outside the bunker
for further play. Obviously this is not allowed for tournament play,
but for informal rounds, this is an acceptable way to move the game
along.
- Always rake the bunker after use -- and not just your footprints, but anything else that needs raking, as well.
- Leave the rake outside the bunker after use.
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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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