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Simon's Corner
Wowzers!! Simon has a long list of Hole in One alerts for some of our regular Greenacres golfers! It was definitely a busy August...
Starting on Monday, August 5th, Jun Nicdao celebrated hit his first career ace on Hole #15 when he purely struck a 6 iron and watched it roll into the hole. Nilo Katipunan and Jun Arce witnessed the event and rumour has it they are still owed their post Hole in One round of drinks!
Then on Thursday, August 22nd on Hole #15, using a 7 iron, Linda Amano hit it true and with just a single stroke, watched her beautiful tee shot bounce once, check on the green and roll gently into the cup for an incredible second career ace.
 The very next day, on Friday August 23rd, also on Hole #15, Laura Byrne scored her first ace with a sharp, piercing shot that fell into the hole.
And finally, Edith Lay, a member of our very own Greenacres Tuesday Ladies club, aced the 90 yard 3rd Hole at the University Golf Course during the British Columbia Golf Zone 4 Women's Division (Greater Vancouver Region) 2013 Senior Women's Tournament held on Monday, August 26th.
Congratulations to all the golfers who "aced it" in August!
 
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Enjoy!
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-by Derek JJ Whipple Professional Golfer | Coach Instruction
"I am told that a pearl is produced only through the pearl-oyster's enduring the pain of having a grain of sand bore into its flesh, fighting against it, and protecting itself against it. We, also, by fighting all kinds of difficulties and overcoming them, strive to develop the jewel of spiritual cultivation."
-Isshu Miura & Ruth Fuller Sasaki | The Zen Koan
It takes a great deal more than a good swing to get consistently around the golf course in good figures. A good part of the game is mental; meaning that judgement based on thought and experience are necessary. And that can become even more evident as course conditions change based on weather related factors.
So, how do you get to know what to do when conditions aren't perfect? How do you react when the rain comes and it gets a little cooler? How can you take pleasure in the tough grind that makes you a better player?
Click here to find out more about why playing in difficult conditions can become the part of the game we need to polish the jewels inside all of us.
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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Greenacres invites you to experience the most beautiful time of year to play a round of golf. The leaves begin to change their colors to add an incredible backdrop to the course just as it's in its finest shape!
To add to the great fall conditions, our golf shop has a great selection of both Men's and Ladies fall clothing, priced to sell with a massive 40% off Fall Blowout Sale. This sale only takes place throughout the month of September. Be sure to take a close look at the technology inspired outerwear that is designed to keep you fashionably warm as the air gets a wee bit cooler...and save a bunch in the process!
So come play with us in September and enjoy what we like to call 'Fall Ball', as it truly is a wonderful time of the year to play. And remember to invite the entire group into the Spike Lounge and Grill for your post round appies or meal. The Food & Beverage staff will be happy to take care of you the rest of the way!
Now that your game is all warmed-up from all the golf that you played this summer, it's time to try and play your best round of the year.
Sincerely,
The Team at Greenacres Golf Course |
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 2013 FALL Passes The introduction of our unlimited, unrestricted PEAK Season golf passes were a HUGE success this year! So for the first time ever, we are now introducing a three (3) month FALL Pass that runs from October 1st to December 31st. The FALL Pass affords the golfer the same 7 day per week unlimited, unrestricted access to the golf course as the PEAK Season pass did, plus many other perks. FALL Season Passes
New FALL Pass Single $575 + tax (Oct 1-Dec 31)
New FALL Pass Couples $975 + tax (Oct 1-Dec 31)
New FALL Pass Senior $525 + tax (Oct 1-Dec 31)
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$5 Weekend SWING & STEAK Deal!
Greenacres Golf Course is pleased to bring back one of our favorite traditions for our weekend golfers, our $5 Swing & Steak deal.
All golfers who book tee times between 1:00-4:00 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays can purchase our Steak Sandwich dinner (entree and a side) for just an additional $5. This deal can only be purchased in the golf shop at the time of check-in/payment for the round. Be sure to take advantage of this outstanding golf and dinner deal. What a great way to enjoy your well earned weekend!
Contact the Golf Shop to book your tee time and score your Steak Dinner or click here for more details.
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40% OFF
GREENACRES FALL BLOWOUT
September 2013
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Save big during the month of September with our
40% Fall Blowout Sale.
We have a huge selection of our 2013 golf apparel now on sale! All golf shirts, outerwear, hats and socks are on sale at huge discounts.
With fall upon us, be sure to save some money with this huge September sale.
Stay tuned to our Greenacres Facebook page for more updates on this incredible golf sale!
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BC Golf Zone 4 Women's Division 2013 Senior Women's Tournament
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 Zone 4 Results The British Columbia Golf Zone 4 Women's Division
(Greater Vancouver Region) held their 2013 Senior Women's Tournament at University Golf Course on Monday, September 26th.
Greenacres Tuesday Ladies, a member club, was very well represented with 18 registered players out of a field of 110 competitors. What a great spirited club they are!
The most outstanding shot of the day was made by one of our valued members, Edith Lay, who scored a "HOLE IN ONE" on Hole #3. Congratulations Edith!
Special congratulations also go out to other Greenacres Tuesday Ladies members who were winners in their respective divisions:
Division A: Marlene Proc | 2nd LOW NET
Division B: Sandra Nerreter | 2nd LOW GROSS
Division B: Leslie Conde-Mathot | 2nd LOW NET
Division C: Patricia Lim | LOW NET
A special thank you to Winnie Shii and Gail Lichty for not only playing in the tournament but also being hard-working members of the Tournament Committee. Well done Greenacres Tuesday Ladies! Once again, you did our club proud!
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 Superb Golf Value With conditions as good as they have ever been, and a decent weather forecast for the next few weeks, our summer golf rates will be here for a good chunk of September. However, watch our Twitter feed and Facebook page for the announcement of when we move to our Fall Rates.
With great tee times available daily, the ability to reserve tee times up to 7 days in advance online, and the course in superb condition, we are the best golf value in the Lower Mainland.
Give us a call and book your next tee time!
Weekday Weekend Regular $46 $53 |
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Beef Caldereta
(Filipino Beef Stew)
(Yield: 6 servings)
Ingredients
3 tbsp canola or veg. oil
1 ½ pound cubed stewing beef
3 cloves minced garlic
3 cups water
½ cup pineapple juice
1 onion diced
14 oz. tomato sauce
¼ cup tomato paste
3 potatoes ¼ inch diced
2 bell peppers ¼ inch diced
2 carrots ¼ inch sliced diagonally
½ pound cocktail sausages
8 oz. diced pineapple
8 oz. pitted medium olives
2 whole bay leaf
1tbsp hot sauce or Tabasco
½ tsp salt
1tsp ground black pepper
1tsp fish sauce
Directions
1. Season beef with salt and pepper, set aside
2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat
3. Add garlic and beef, brown for about 10 minutes, add onions and sauté until onions are transparent
4. Add water, pineapple juice, tomato sauce and tomato paste, bring to a boil, then turn heat to low and let simmer until beef is almost tender about 30-45 minutes
5. Add potatoes, peppers, carrots, pineapples with juice, sausages, olives, fish sauce and bay leaf
6. Bring back to a boil, add hot sauce, let simmer until potatoes are tender (about 20 minutes)
7. Serve on steamed rice
Enjoy!
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Summer/Fall Specials
With a full menu of great food to choose from, come on by and catch some rays on the patio. Whether it's for lunch on the weekdays, or a post round meal on the weekend, stop by and let us serve you!
And with the summer weather extending into the early fall, our very popular weekend $12.95 Burger & Beer deal is still in full effect. See you soon on the Patio!
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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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On Course Refreshment
Greenacres is proud to provide Beverage Cart service to our golfers on a regular basis. Our beverage cart ladies (Vi, Dale and Breanne) are happy to bring the refreshments right to you!
And while the ladies can't be all places on the course at once, we do have a unique and efficient way for you to contact the beverage cart to let them know you are ready for some refreshments. Simply join our Greenacres Twitter feed, then tweet them your current location and they'll do their best to meet up with you as soon as they can. Stay thirsty my friends! |
September brings with it a few days where there are Shotgun tournaments booked in the afternoons. So, on those days we offer Public Shotgun tee times at 8:00 am, at special rates. Here are the dates/details for September:
Weekday Shotguns
Friday, September 6 $32
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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 season has about a month left and it has been a truly incredible year. We have seen an increase in membershio and the ladies have had a wonderful time. Led by Greenacres pro Derek Whipple, Tuesday's FUN League has been a blast!
The FUN League is filled with endless enjoyable afternoons of golf, fellowship, fun, appies and drinks (and continued great weather into the fall, fingers crossed). There will be a season ending wrap up party in September, so stay tuned for the details on that. Try to make the most out of the remaining weeks of the FUN League and be sure to sign up for either 9 or 18 holes of golf, and take part in the fun games, weekly contests and prizes, golf trivia as well as post-round dinner and drinks. The 2013 FUN League dues for new members is $50 for the season. The 2014 FUN League dues will be the same, with returning members receiving a slightly reduced price. Also, get a friend to sign up to receive even further deals.
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With their Club Championship as well as the BC Golf Zone 4 Senior Women`s Tournament being held in August, the Greenacres Tuesday Ladies had a very busy month.
The Club Championship was played over two Tuesdays in August and a repeat champion emerged, as Genevieve Chin was the Low Gross winner, followed by Mitsuko Kawata who was 2nd Low Gross. Congratulations to Genevieve on back to back Club Championships! The Low Net winner was Lesley Lim. With a full field for this years competition and everyone competing hard, it certainly was an enjoyable tournament!
More exciting news this month as some of our ladies enjoyed the Zone 4 Senior Women's Tournament played at UBC on Monday Aug 26th. The Tuesday Ladies competed well with medalists in a few divisions. Also, our own Edith Lay (not so) quietly scored a Hole in One at the tournament! Congratulations to all the medalists and to Edith for a great day. What a way to have the Greenacres name better known in the golf news!
As the excellent weather continues into the fall, it is exciting to see the ladies playing some great golf. Time to take a bit of a break from the heavier competitive schedule and just enjoy the balance of the fun games in the ladies club. So be sure to head out and enjoy the Fall golf days!
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The Greenacres Men's Club had a busy August, with a lot of great golf played in outstanding course and weather conditions.
Senior Championship
Congratulations to Ernie Canavor, who shot a 74 on the second Sunday to capture his eleventh Senior Championship.
Division A
Low Gross: Ernie Canavor - 155
2nd Low Gross: Chi Chi Toh - 157
3rd Low Gross: Yuji Ohara - 158
Low Net: Mike Vanstone - 132
2nd Low Net: Jim Martino - 138
3rd Low Net: Wilby Lau - 146
Division B
Low Gross: Ken Marpole - 164
2nd Low Gross: Len Anderson - 171
3rd Low Gross: Bob Cooper - 174
Low Net: Brian "Lucky" Emslie - 132
2nd Low Net: Norm Toor - 142
T3rd Low Net: Wilby Lau - 144
T3rd Low Net: Robin Borody - 144
Division C
Low Gross: Tony Fong - 171
2nd Low Gross: George Armitage - 177
3rd Low Gross: Walter Bonnetti - 178
Low Net: Rick Hunter - 137
2nd Low Net: Tony So - 139
3rd Low Net: Joe Millar - 140
More exciting events and results to come in September, so stay tuned!
The 2013 Men's Club dues are $160 for the season. For more information please contact Club Captain Craig Thompson by email at craig.thompson@shaw.ca.
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Ground Under Repair
"Half of golf is fun; the other half is putting."
-Peter Dobereiner
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