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Simon's Corner
It was a busy month of May for Simon as he prepared for the change to summer weather and the resulting increase in course traffic that happens every June.
One major on course change was around an iconic piece of our golf course. The tree that has stood in the middle of the 11th fairway from the first day we were open - now called The Armitage Tree - has sadly been removed due to disease and age. This story expertly tells the tale of how we all must have felt at least one time about that tree over the many years it stood guard over our course.
So what does all this have to do with Simon you may ask? Well, we still don't have a winner for our "Where is Simon" photo contest that we ran last month. So, we are extending it one more month and we are giving you a big hint. The location Simon and Bert are at is at least tangentially related to our recently removed tree. Post your guess on our Facebook page to win a prize!
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| There are often a few fun, interesting, inspirational or just downright entertaining golf stories, pictures or videos floating around out there in the good old interweb. Our crack golf team here at Greenacres provides you a link to at least one of those great golf stories or videos every month within our newsletter.
Enjoy!
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Playing The Game From the Inside Out
-by Derek JJ Whipple Professional Golfer | Coach Instruction
Over the years, many players have come up to me asking "How can I be a more consistent player?". They ask "Why do I shoot a good score one day, and then I am all over the place on the next?", and "Why did I hit so many good shots at the range, then once I got on the course, I can't do anything right?".
This golfer often feels like he/she playing a game of Russian Roulette every time they go out onto the course. And, honestly, there is nothing more frustrating than not knowing whether you will play to your potential especially when it counts the most.
This commonly leads to a build up of personal frustration, self doubt, self criticism, anger, and guilt, that may even cause a player to want to give up.
So, before you hit the sixth stage (full out rage) and end up breaking an overly expensive golf club against the tree or simply leaving the game for a while, why not just click here to find out more about achieving a more consistent approach to the game.
Golfingly,
The Whip
*For more information on the Rules of Golf and the game of golf itself, please see your local golf professional.
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Things are heating up at Greenacres Golf Course as we enter the much anticipated days of summer. The month of June is highlighted by great golf dates like Fathers Day, the US Open, and the first day of summer! So mark your calendar and be sure to swing by and join us for some exciting times at Greenacres.
 Also, Greenacres would like to give a huge shout out to the Grounds Crew for doing such a wonderful job preparing and maintaining the course during the much cooler and wet spring season. The course is currently playing very well and is in truly fantastic shape, arguably the best it has been in years. We are also very pleased to welcome back all of our returning members, our summer staff, and all of our regular golfing friends as we prepare for a much anticipated season of sun. We would be remiss if we didn't also send out a heartfelt welcome and a show of appreciation to our new members, our new staff, and the many new golf faces we have seen this season, as we head into our fabulous peak season of golf. So come golf with us! Everyone is welcome!
Sincerely,
The Team at Greenacres Golf Course
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Introducing EARLY BIRD Rates!
Greenacres Golf Course is pleased to announce our Weekday Early Bird Rates & Times for the 2013 summer golf season. For those golfers who enjoy getting up early to hit the links, this is your chance to play a round of golf on a full length course, that is in exceptional condition. What a great way to start your day!
New Early Bird Rates/Times
(Weekdays from June 1-Sep 30)
6:00-7:30 AM $32 + tax
Contact the Golf Shop or click here for more details.
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5th Annual
Par Fore The Cause
Golf Tournament
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Please join us for a fun round of golf,
dinner and a silent auction on
Wednesday, June 12th, 2013
11:00 am Registration
1:00 pm Shotgun Start
For further details, please ask one of our
friendly Greenacres Team Members
or click here.
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Tee It Up With Golf Fore Gals at Greenacres
Summer is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing - Golf Fore Gals (a multi-course golf club for women of all skill levels) is in full swing at Greenacres Golf Course.
Why? Because Greenacres is golfgal-friendly!
 So how does one determine if a golf course is women-friendly? Start with Golf for Women Magazine's criteria, which includes:
- Two tees rated for women, with one set < 5,300 yards and a second under 6,000
- Few forced carries
- Well maintained fairways and greens
- An unpretentious environment and traditional design suited for golfers all skill levels
Ask any GFG member and she will say that Greenacres fits that description to a tee!
Members from both the Vancouver and Fraser Valley GFG Chapters play regularly at Greenacres during the week and on weekends because they appreciate the reception they receive when they check in at the pro shop, tee it up, keep pace on very walkable fairways, putt on well-maintained greens and wind down with excellent food and drinks on the patio.
And because they get such a warm reception by the staff, every year GFG chooses Greenacres for one of its two very special competitions - their Solheim Cup or Canada Cup. This year GFG's Canada Cup Event will be held at Greenacres on July 14th. Greenacres has also hosted GFG's Wind Down Tournament in 2010 and 2012 to rave reviews.
GFG members love the game and the life-long friendships they've made through the club. But they also care about giving back, which is why GFG members sit on the Greenacres' Annual Par Fore The Cause Golf Tournament committee, and many participate every year in the event to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Golf Fore Gals and Greenacres are a match made in golfgal heaven, which is why some Greenacres' Women's Fun League members also belong to GFG.
To learn more about Golf Fore Gals and how you can join visit
www.golfforegals.com.
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Greenacres Golf Course is proud to support the 8th Annual Golfathon in support of the PGA of BC and BC`s ALS Society. Aspiring member to the PGA of BC (and pro shop team member) Derek Whipple will be teeing it up for 3 rounds of golf in one day to raise funds and awareness for ALS on Friday, June 14th.
To find out more about how you can support Derek in this very worthy cause, please click here and here.
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Jerk Halibut
Ingredients
4 x 6oz. halibut fillets
Marinade
1 cup pineapple juice
¼ cup oil
¼ cup soysauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tbsp thyme
½ tsp salt
½ tsp all spice
½ tsp cayenne
¼ tsp cinnamon
Papaya Salsa
1 ripe papaya
½ cup finely diced red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp liquid honey
1 pinch salt and pepper
Directions for Papaya Salsa
1. Peel and remove seeds of the papaya
2. Finely dice the papaya and add other ingredients in a bowl and mix carefully with a spoon
3. Refrigerate until ready to use
Directions for Marinade
1. Combine ingredients of marinade in a container
2. Pour over halibut and mix to evenly coat
3. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours
4. Preheat and oil grill
5. Remove halibut from marinade and grill over high heat for 3-4 min each side
Serve with papaya salsa and enjoy!
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Richmond's Best Kept Patio Secret
With the summer weather rolling in, our patio is in full swing for the season. Enjoy a fabulous meal or your favorite beverage while relaxing in the Richmond sun after your round is done. Or come on over for an exceptional lunch experience, a relaxing dinner or even a decompression session after a tough day at the office.
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Summer Rates Now Here
With the May Long Weekend now behind us, we are quickly heading into our best golf months of the year. The course is in absolutely fantastic shape. Check out our outstanding Summer Rates!
Weekday Weekend
Regular $46 $53
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Looking for a great, affordable location to run your next meeting or event?
GA's banquet rooms are available to book no matter the size of your group. Whether it is a business meeting, a special luncheon, or a wedding reception, Greenacres has you covered.
With very competitive rates and an outstanding menu, GA provides exceptional value for your next event!
Please contact us at 604.273.1121 ext 106 or visit our website to find out more details!
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2013 GA Ladies FUN League
Are you looking for an enjoyable, highly affordable weekly golf experience? If so, come join our Greenacres Ladies FUN League, a non-competitive weekly golf league for ladies only!
The Greenacres Ladies FUN League runs every Tuesday during the spring and summer months, from May 7th until September 24th.
The 2013 Opening Day is scheduled to be an enjoyable afternoon of golf, fellowship, fun, appies and drinks (and great weather, fingers crossed). It promises to be a very exciting opening day!!
There is still room in the 2013 FUN League so remember to bring a friend and have them sign up right away. 9 or 18 holes of golf, fun games, weekly contests and prizes, golf trivia as well as post-round dinner and drinks are all a part of the outstanding FUN League experience. The 2013 FUN League dues for new members is $50 for the season.
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2013 GA Tuesday Ladies
The Greenacres Tuesday Ladies had a busy and successful month of May.
On May 21st, they hosted the Richmond Golf & Country Club Ladies in their first Match Play tournament of the year.
In a hard fought yet friendly battle, the Greenacres Tuesday Ladies came out victorious, defeating the Richmond Ladies on a rainy Tuesday morning.
Our hats go off to both clubs for a wonderful day of golf and some great sportsmanship from both sides
throughout the match. And a special congratulations to our own Greenacres Tuesday Ladies on a well deserved win!
With the summer now upon us, the Tuesday Ladies are looking forward to their next few weeks of competition. An invitation is extended to all past members to come out and see the many exciting changes made at Greenacres.
The Greenacres Tuesday Ladies will be playing weekly until October 22nd so it isn't too late to join up. The 2013 club dues are $140 for the season.
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2013 GA Men's Club
The Greenacres Men's Club have now completed two weeks of Match Play and the competition to date has been fierce.
Three of the matches went to extra holes. Tony So and Bob Okamoto battled to a tie after eighteen holes on Sunday, June 2nd and have an upcoming playoff. With that, the matchups for the next two weeks are:
Bobby Jones Bracket:
Winner of Bob Okamoto vs. Tony So plays Brian Emslie. Kris Gendron awaits the winner of Okamoto/So vs. Emslie
Ben Hogan Bracket:
Chi Chi Toh vs. George Ahara. Craig Thompson is licking his chops, until he can play the winner
With a number of different, weekly competitions the Greenacres Men's Club enjoys a rich schedule of events including Skins play, Singles play, Stableford scoring, 2 Man Teams, 4 Man Teams, Tournaments, Cup play and Monthly Medal play. The 2013 Men's Club dues are $160 for the season.
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Ground Under Repair
"Eighteen dramas, some tragic, some farcical, in every round."
--Arnold Haultain
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