COURSE MAINTENANCE UPDATES
FRASERVIEW GARDEN

In early Spring of 2016, the old Rhododendron bed in front of the Fraserview Golf Shop was given a complete makeover. The rhododendrons were completely overgrown and obscured views of the 18th Green and 10th Tee from the Golf Shop windows.

The Vancouver Parks gardening crew designed and installed an amazing 'West Coast' style shrub bed, utilizing native plants and lots of different landscape features, including drift wood, river rock and large sand stone boulders. Kudos to Liz Adam and her crew from Sunset Nursery for the spectacular new landscape at Fraserview.





MEET LANGARA'S NEW SUPERINTENDENT

Peter Rodrigues was born in Vancouver and raised in Tsawwassen where he recently moved back to with his wife Rebeca and one year old daughter Victoria. Peter started his career at the Beach Grove GC where he was in charge of applying all foliar applications as the "spray technician" and ultimately rose to weekend and special project supervisor. After 13 years with the Beach Grove GC, Peter had obtained his diploma in turf grass Management at the University of British Columbia as well as a diploma in Hospitality Administration at the Vancouver Community College.
 
In 2003 Peter moved to the Nicola Valley where he undertook the role of Superintendent of Golf Operations with the Merritt Golf & CC. After three successful seasons Peter was brought on as Assistant Superintendent at the Vancouver Golf Club where he would spend the next nine years directing the daily maintenance of the grounds crew, through two Canadian Opens, as well as implementing the grow in and overseeing multiple projects at the storied club.  
 
"I consider myself a lucky man to continue to do what I love on a daily basis. I look forward to the challenge ahead with the City of Vancouver's Golf Operations as I believe an excellent group of managers has been assembled for success going forward"  ~ Peter Rodrigues
 

AERATION SCHEDULE

The weather has been cooperating for the most part and aeration is now complete at Fraserview and McCleery Golf Courses. Thank you for your patience as we tackle Langara next week.

May 2nd / 3rd - Langara closed for aeration of tees, greens and fairways.
MOTHER'S DAY - SUNDAY MAY 8th
HAVE BRUNCH ON THE PATIO AT FRASERVIEW

Join us for Mother's Day Brunch at Fraserview Golf Course Clubhouse:

* 8am to 2pm
* Special Brunch Menu (a-la-carte)
* Treat mom to a Mimosa 


For Reservations call 604-257-6922.
Langara & McCleery will also have limited brunch specials. 
SHOP AT FRASERVIEW
AND LANGARA

ENJOY 20% OFF ALL LADIES APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR DURING THE MONTH OF MAY! 

Mother's day is Sunday May 8th but we are celebrating our mom's all month long! 

OUR FEATURE PRODUCT FORE ALL THE LADIES IN YOUR LIFE!...
Women's Soft Pinnacle
dozen packs! 
Priced at only 21.95!




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And Don't Miss TITLEIST FITTING DAY at Fraserview Golf Course Driving Range - Saturday May 7th from 10am to 2pm. 
Give Mom the day off to try out some new equipment.
Dad's Welcome too!
CLUBHOUSE NEWS
PARALLEL 49 NOW ON TAP

Parallel 49 Craft Lager is NOW available on tap at our three clubhouses. Now is the time to grab a brew, sit on one of our terrific patios and enjoy the view!
 
The Flavour:
 
Clean, crisp and refreshing. A pale lager brewed with all malted barley and local Sterling hops grown at Satori Cedar Ranch in Chilliwack, BC. Fermented cool using a traditional German lager yeast.
 
The Story:
 
Three of Parallel 49's founders grew up together in East Vancouver less than ten minutes from the spot where the brewery now stands. Mike, Nick, and Anthony had been avid home brewers and craft beer enthusiasts for years before they finally decided to turn their shared passion into a full time gig.
MEET McCLEERY GOLF ACADEMY'S NEW INSTRUCTOR
JEFF BUDER RETURNS TO HIS FIRST LOVE - TEACHING GOLF

Jeff has been a PGA of Canada Member for the past twenty-six years and comes to us from the Point Grey Golf and Country Club where he was the Head Golf Professional from 2005 - 2016. 

Jeff found himself drawn to the game of golf while working at the Arnprior Golf Club as a junior. He competed in two Willingdon Cup matches for the province of Quebec and subsequently earned a golf scholarship at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. After graduating in 1988 with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Jeff played on the Canadian, South African, Hogan and PGA Tours in the late 1980's and early 1990's.

Following his time on tour Jeff worked for a number of golf clubs but his passion has always been for teaching and coaching and especially when work with Elite Junior Golfers. 

Jeff is a native of Ontario but has lived in Vancouver since 1999. Jeff's wife Kathy Findlay is a Portfolio Manager at RBC Dominion Securities. Jeff and Kathy have a daughter, Lily and a son, Finlay.

The McCleery Golf Academy is pleased to have Jeff join our team!
RECIPES FROM CHEF MARK
IT'S RHUBARB SEASON IN VANCOUVER

Everyone thinks of making a delicious Rhubarb pie but this month Chef Mark has a different take on what to do when your Rhubarb plants start producing...create a summer sipper and RELAX!

RHUBARD BELLINI
 
Ingredients:
  • 10 oz. Rhubarb , trimmed and finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 bottle Prosecco (or Sparkling Wine or Champagne) 
Method:
  1. Put sliced Rhubarb into a small pot with water and sugar with lid on. Bring to boil and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Remove the lid and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stir occasionally until the Rhubarb becomes thick. Let cool.
  3. Puree in a blender. Chill.
  4. Divide Rhubarb mixture between 6 glasses.
  5. Pour Prosecco over top and stir with a long spoon until ¾ filled.
  6. Top up with a touch more Prosecco.
  7. Enjoy on a hot day!


GET TO THE TEE FASTER  AND EARN POINTS TOWARDS FREE GOLF
If you have not registered in our new online system in advance...DO IT NOW!
  • Save Time
  • Faster Check in process
  • Earn Loyalty Points towards FREE Golf
Even if you are booked as a guest under someone else's tee time REGISTER IN OUR ONLINE SYSTEM IN ADVANCE AND SAVE TIME!

2. Select the blue 'Create an Account' box.
3. Fill out the registration form and submit.
Please include name, password, email and phone. Credit card IS NOT required to register.

YOU ARE REGISTERED TO CHECK IN FASTER AND EARN LOYALTY POINTS!

Please share this information with anyone else in your foursome. Each member will want to have their own profile to check in and receive benefits

If you have not yet registered yet this is what you are missing...

 

Golfers register with us and receive a Preferred Player card. With each visit to one of our Championship golf courses you will be asked for your card. Each visit with a paid round of golf will be awarded a point. An 18 hole paid round will earn one point and a 9 hole paid round will earn half a point. Collect points on your Preferred Player card to reach the four set rewards levels.
PGA TOUR CANADA TICKETS 

The Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada season opener comes to Vancouver in 2016 with a new name, the Freedom 55 Financial Open!

GET TICKETS NOW AT THE FRASERVIEW & LANGARA GOLF SHOPS. 

The Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada is a series of tournaments played across Canada each summer where tomorrow's stars begin their path to the PGA TOUR.


The Vancouver area is home to PGA TOUR players and Mackenzie Tour graduates Nick Taylor and Adam Hadwin, along with current Mackenzie Tour players Adam Svensson, Kevin Spooner, Brad Clapp, Ryan Williams, Seann Harlingten, Thomas Hay, Adam Cornelson, James Allenby and Eugene Wong.

Come out and support our future Canadian PGA Tour players in Vancouver at Point Grey Golf & Country Club from May 23 to 29, 2016 as the Freedom 55 Financial Open kicks off the Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada's season. Tickets start at only $15 each.

     
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