BLOMIDON GOLF CLUB

2010-05-12T10:36:00.002-02:30

Members Newsletter

Having such a mild winter enabled us to open the golf course on April 28th this year, one of the earliest dates on record! This early start to the season and the new members of staff around the club this year is very encouraging and we are looking forward to a great season in 2010.

Staff
On the subject of new staff, we have acquired the services of Andrew Margeson, a golf course superintendent from Halifax. Andrew has been working in St Johns for the past few seasons and has a wealth of knowledge in the industry. There will be some new faces in the pro-shop this year too, John Holmes is our new Assistant Golf Professional, moving here from Ontario, John will be around the pro-shop and coaching the junior program this summer. In addition, Tanya McCarthy and Jodie Nichols will also be working in the pro-shop and we’re very happy to have them on board!

Bag Tags / RCGA Cards
The membership bag tags are here and available in the pro-shop to collect when you are at the club next.

There has been a change in the Canadian Association, The RCGA has now been rebranded to become Golf Canada and all members of Blomidon Golf Club are members of Golf Canada, for more information log on to www.golfcanada.ca Members will receive a membership card/bag tag from Golf Canada and this will entitle you to a host of benefits including hotel and travel discounts. For a full range of benefits please log on to the link above. This is not a handicap card; they are available from the club but will be different from the Golf Canada card.

Golf Course Improvements
As many of you have seen in recent seasons, work has been under way on the extension of 3 holes at the club. Hole number 18 will now become a par 5 and the new green will be open very soon, hopefully with the next two weeks! Hole number 8 will be 50 yards longer although work on the new green is still ongoing and we hope to have it open later in the year. We had hoped to extend hole number 7 but with sewage issues under the proposed new green location there is some consideration being given to other options.

Blomidon Website & Blog
Our website has been updated and improved over the winter with the addition of a blog which will allow us to update the various goings on around the club and keep members updated with tournament schedules and results. The link for this is on the home page of the website - http://www.blomidongolfclub.blogspot.com

Family Fun Day
There will be a family fun day at the golf club on Saturday 15th May, please come along, bring some friends and have a great day!

BBQ
Instruction/tips provided by PGA & CPGA Golf Professionals
Chipping Competition
Putting Competition
Tours of the Golf Course
Free club rental
Door prize

Open to everyone, 10am – 3pm, come down and see for yourself what a beautiful setting we have and how enjoyable the game of golf can be!

Membership special if you join on the day!

We look forward to seeing you all around the golf club this year, please introduce yourself to our new members of staff and have an enjoyable and exciting golf season!

Good Golfing

Wayne Allen
General Manager
Blomidon Golf Club

Family Fun Day

2010-05-12T10:29:00.003-02:30

Family Fun Day

There will be a family fun day at the golf club on Saturday 15th May, please come along, bring some friends and have a great day!

- BBQ
- Instruction/tips provided by PGA & CPGA Golf Professionals
- Chipping Competition
- Putting Competition
- Tours of the Golf Course
- Free club rental
- Door prize

Open to everyone, 10am – 3pm, come down and see for yourself what a beautiful setting we have and how enjoyable the game of golf can be!

Membership special if you join on the day!

Good Golfing
Wayne Allen
General Manager
Blomidon Golf Club

Men's Day

2010-05-04T12:05:00.002-02:30

Hi all,

Men's Day will tee off on Thursday, May 6. Price is still $20.00 and a meal is included.

We anticipate another fantastic year.

Good luck to all.

Derek

COURSE OPENING

2010-04-23T14:17:00.001-02:30

Great News!!

We are happy to report that the golf course will be opening on Wednesday 28th April. Tee times begin at 8am and can be booked online or by calling the pro shop on 634 5550.

We have some new staff members around the club this year and Tanya McCarthy will be in the pro shop starting Sunday 24th April at 8am.

We look forward to seeing you all out on the course during the season!

Good Golfing,
Blomidon Golf Club

Curling Facility Project

2009-12-21T08:51:00.002-03:30

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The following Motion was passed at the December 20th, 2009 Meeting of the General Membership:

“Be it resolved the membership of the Blomidon Golf Club accept the proposal from the City of Corner Brook to construct a new curling facility on the premises of the Blomidon Golf Club. The construction will be fully funded by the City of Corner Brook and will be carried out only under the supervision and approval; of the Blomidon Board of Directors.”

The Board of Directors would like to thank the membership for taking the time to openly discuss the project of building a curling facility at Blomidon. As the project proceeds updates will be posted on this website.

In addition, the Board would like to thank the City of Corner Brook, specifically the Mayor, Neville Greeley, Mike Dolter the City's Chief Administrative Officer along with Carl Loughlin and George Spracklin from the Corner Brook Curling Club.

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Regards,

Derek

2009-12-11T15:09:00.001-03:30

Hi all,

Important Notice!!!!

Notice of an Extraordinary General

Meeting of all members.

For the Purpose of considering

the construction of a Curling

Facility on Blomidon property.

When:

Sunday, December 20th at 2:00 pm

Where:

Pepsi Centre

Room # 2

The Motion to be considered will be:

“Be it resolved the membership of the Blomidon Golf Club accept the proposal from the City of Corner Brook to construct a new curling facility on the premises of the Blomidon Golf Club. The construction will be fully funded by the City of Corner Brook and will be carried out only under the supervision and approval; of the Blomidon Board of Directors.”

Regards,

Derek

Derek Johnson
Secretary

Blomidon Golf Club

Curling Club Information

2009-12-08T10:49:00.003-03:30

Hi all,

Link to Western Star Article about the Curling Club.

Click Here for a news article in The Western Star concerning the Curling Club

Derek

Board of Directors 2010

2009-12-08T10:45:00.005-03:30

Hi all,

As you all know the AGM was held this pass Sunday.
Below are the Board of Directors for 2010

President: Mel Woodman

Past President: Dave MacDonald

Vice-President: Chris Grandy

Treasurer: Gerry Bartlett

Secretary: Derek Johnson

Director: Wilf Pardy

Director: Sam Rose

Director: Jim Kennedy

Director: Mike Luedee

Director: Bernd Staeben

Regards,

Derek

Nominations - Election

2009-11-16T10:23:00.004-03:30

Hi all,

Nominations for the upcoming Election of Officers is now over. The following nominaitons were received.

- President

● Mel Woodman

- Vice President

● Chris Grandy

- Secretary

● Derek Johnson

- 3 (Three) Directors

● Jim Kennedy

● Wilf Pardy

Annual General Meeting 2009

2009-10-23T10:14:00.002-02:30

Hi all,

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

Regards,

Derek

Final Men's Day Skins

2009-09-28T09:22:00.004-02:30

Men's Day - Membership Draw

2009-09-21T09:44:00.001-02:30

Hi all,

The final skins day will be held on Saturday, October 3rd. If the weather is bad we will hold it on Sunday, October 4th. We will draw for the membership on this date.

Good luck to all.

Derek

Molson Fall Classic

2009-09-21T09:38:00.005-02:30

Hi all,

The results from this pass weekend's Molson Fall Classic have been posted on Blomidons Website.

http://www.blomidongolf.com/Tresults.htm

Congratulations to Karen Mercer, Michael Tibbo, Darryl MacGillivary and Ken Hynes.

Regards,

Derek

Molson Fall Classic

2009-09-17T12:46:00.000-02:30

Hi all,

The MOLSON FALL CLASSIC is being held this coming weekend (Sept. 19 & 20). Please check with the Pro Shop for tee times.

Regards,

Derek

Men's Day Skins

2009-09-17T12:41:00.003-02:30

Hi all,

We will be continuing with our weekly Men's Day skins for at least another week. The next date is Thursday, September 24th. Tee Times are blocked from 12:30 until 3:30pm. Book early, daylight is limited!!!

Cost is $20.00 (meal included).

It looks like we will be having a closing skins day on a Sunday (date to be determined) where we will draw for the membership. I will keep you updated.

Good luck.

Derek

Men's Day Skins

2009-09-14T13:06:00.002-02:30

Hi all,

Skins will be held on Wednesday, September 16th. Cost is $20.00 (meal included). Check with Pro Shop for tee times.

Derek

Men's Day Skins

2009-09-08T16:15:00.001-02:30

Hi all,

Skins will be held on Thursday Sept. 10. Check with Pro Shop for tee times. Cost is $20.00 (meal included).

Thanks,

Derek

Club Championship Results

2009-09-08T16:10:00.004-02:30

Our annual Club Championship was held this past weekend. Donna Davis was named women’s champion. Michael Tibbo was named men’s champion.

Below are the 3 day total (gross) scores for each division.

Women
Donna Davis 262
Louise Bishop 285
Shirley Neilson 294

Men

A Division

Michael Tibbo 215
Matthew Tibbo 224
Wayne Ford 228

B Division

Glen Street 243
Rod Roberts 245
Carl Loughlin 248

C Division

Derek Johnson 262
Roy Fisher 267
Don Bishop 270

Congratulations to all those that participated.

Regards,

Derek

2009-09-06T08:55:00.002-02:30

Another summer is over for the juniors and the Junior Club Championships were completed with the following winners in each category:-

18 Hole Boys-

1. Jordan Barry - 75 73 81 - 229
2. Adam Earle - 79 77 75 - 231
3. Jarrod Keats - 74 79 84 - 237

9 Hole Boys

1. Tyler Woodman - 46 45 44 - 135
2. Danny Staples - 53 45 50 - 148
3. Daniel Sparkes - 54 48 51 - 153

9 Hole Boys (Junior Tees)

1. Daniel Bruce - 44 48 41 - 133
2. Andrew Bruce - 44 44 47 - 135
3. Colin Fowlow - 45 45 46 - 136

9 Hole Girls

1. Angela Earle - 48 51 49 - 148
2. Alannah Dawson - 54 57 57 - 168
3. Janelle LePrieur - 57 51 65 - 173

9 Hole Girls (Junior Tees)

1. Cassandra Hiscock - 52 55 50 - 157
2. Abby Bugden - 66 62 66 - 194
3. Laura Brown - 65 75 60

Congratulations to all the juniors who took part in tournament and we look forward to seeing you all again next year!

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

2009-09-01T08:05:00.004-02:30

Hi all,

The Club Championship will be held this coming weekend. Don't forget to register. Deadline is Thursday. Hopefully we will get three good days together.

Dates: Sept. 5-7.

Derek

Men's Day

2009-09-01T08:03:00.000-02:30

Hi all,

Men's Day (Skins) will be held on Thursday September 3rd.

Cost is $20.00 (meal included).

Derek

Men's Day

2009-08-21T14:05:00.001-02:30

Hi all,

Skins will be held on Thursday August 27. cost is $20.00 (including a meal).

Derek

Skins Tee Times

2009-08-19T12:13:00.002-02:30

Hi all,

Final Tee Time for August 27 Skins will be at 4:00 pm.

Derek

Men's Day Cancelled

2009-08-19T12:08:00.002-02:30

Hi all,

Men's Day scheduled for today is cancelled. Please check our website for next week's date and times.

Derek

New way to see what's happening at Blomidon!!

2009-08-19T11:47:00.001-02:30

Hi all,

Keep watching this blog for news and info from Blomidon.

Derek