2012.06 Beachcomber - Beach Grove Golf Club

MESSAGE FROM THE CLUB CAPTAINBy Bill CarcaryI would like to announce that Jim Froese has accepted theposition of Vice Captain. Jim is a longtime member of BeachGrove, an avid golfer, and will bring a lot of insight andknowledge to our various committees. Welcome Jim! I lookforward to working with him on all the golfing activities atBeach Grove.Jim Froese, Vice CaptainBy the time you read this we will have reverted to ”Summer Rules”. The course is recovering nicely from ourmaintenance work and it’s time to play the ball down. A thank you to Ian and his crew for getting the coursein great shape.Unfortunately our home and home inter‐club with Gorge Vale had to be cancelled this year due to a lack ofplayers on our part. Gorge Vale had 30 players signed up to come here, but we could only come up with 18.This has been a long standing event in the club schedule, and the Match committee will be looking to see if itcontinues in the future.For our first Corporate Night on May 30, we have a new sponsor in “Cambie Surgery”. Welcome, and thankyou for your support. The regular Men’s nights will continue on most Wednesdays in June, followed by a CorporateNight on June 27 sponsored by Unitech Construction Management.As the weather hopefully starts to improve,and Ian and his crew continue to makeBeach Grove a course to be proud of, we allneed to do our part to help. As we learnedin school about the 3 R’s, lets apply that tothe golf course. Remember to Replace/Repair divots, Rake traps & Repair ballmarks, and make the golf experience betterfor everyone. Good golfing.NEW MEMBERSWe would like to extend a very warmwelcome to the following New Members:Ms. Janet Cruickshank (Associate)Mr. Caleb Lawrence (Full Play)Mrs. Teresa Dwayne (Associate)Mrs. Lois Nelson (Associate)Welcome to the Club!#2

LADIES SECTION NEWSBy Kathi HobbsI had the good fortune to be ableto golf in the Pro Am at RichmondGolf and Country Club on May14th. It was the CN CanadianWomen's Tour and the Pro Igolfed with was a wonderfulyoung women named Susan Choi. It was great fun togolf with such a talented golfer. Next year BeachGrove will be hosting this tour and hopefully I'll seeSusan again. We will need volunteers for this eventso keep it in mind for 2013.On May 15th all three teams played at home. It canbe a challenge to accommodate all three teams butthe Pro Shop and the Dining Room did a wonderfuljob. The results are as follows:Courtney Hartner and Cathy Savardat the Canadian Women’s Tour.First Team:Beach Grove 42.5Capilano 47.5Second Team:Beach Grove 47Mayfair Lakes 43Third Team:Beach Grove 55Langara 35The Grandmothers and SwingersTournament had one of the largestturnouts since the early2000's. Alysha did a great job inmaking the room look festive andthe thanks to the kitchen for thedelicious lunch. The winner ofthe Grandmother's trophy wasPeggy McLeod and the winner ofthe Swinger's trophy was JoanneNairn.Peggy McLeodGrandmothers Trophy WinnerJoanne NairnSwingers Trophy WinnerComing up in June is the Dorothy Olive Franklin on June 5th with team following the next Tuesdaywith 1st Team at Vancouver Club, 2nd Team at Squamish and 3rd Team at home. The Chapman ison June 19th and for the newer members, this is a partner competition with alternate shots. Lots offun. New this year is "Beat the Pro" on the 26th of June. One (or maybe more) Pros will golf with usand we have to beat their gross score, net for us.On a final note, just a reminder for us more experienced Tuesday Women, that we need to be gentlewith our newer members. We want to make sure their experience with us is positive, so that theycome back next year.#3

BUSINESS WOMEN’S SECTIONBy Deb MitchellI can’t believe May is in the books andthe longest day of the year is justaround the corner. We kicked off themonth with Pin Round #2. Congratulationsto winner Jan MacDonald whoshot a fantastic net 70. Great workJan!We were fortunate to get beautiful weather for this year’sBusiness vs. Tuesday tournament on May 6 th . It was greatto see so many ladies out – 42 in all – for this Beach Grovetradition that allows us to renew friendships and build new ones amongst the women members of the Club.As the groups came in and the scores went up on the board the lead bounced back and forth between Tuesdayand Business, until it was all square with only the final group left. We anxiously awaited the outcome ofthe last match. Happily (for us), the team of Pam Langham and Ev Pickering prevailed and the BusinessWomen secured the coveted Beach Grove crowns as this year’s champions. A huge thank‐you to NancyGirling who did most of the heavy lifting in organizing the logistics for this year’s event and to Brad, Dawn,Alysha and the food & beverage team who prepared a delicious Chinese buffet for us. And a special thankyouto Dyann Russell who generously shared her hole‐in‐one celebration. What a fun day for all who participated!Other winners for the month of May included Darlene Nowzek (Mystery Match #1), Judy Jager, BonnieShields & Anne Andrew (Throw out Worst 3 Holes), and Judy Jager who with an impressive net 71 beat outthe 12 other hardy golfers who trudged through the rain to complete Pin Round #3! Congratulations to all.Upcoming Events:Sat Jun 2 – Pin Round #4 (Dorothy Oliver Franklin)Sun Jun 3 – Team Match #1: Swan‐E‐Set @ Beach GroveSat & Sun Jun 9 & 10 – 2‐Day Eclectic (nachos after golf Sunday)Sun June 17 – Team Match #2: Beach Grove @ UBCSat Jun 23 – Mystery Match #3Sun Jun 24 – Pin Round #5Sat Jun 30 – Mixed Chapman (sign up in Pro Shop)Best SmileAward goes to ...Hap Hirata, andCorky, at ourMother’s DayCelebration.Just because thisphoto HAD to beshared!Hole In Ones …. Congratulations!!!Hank Van Poelgeest : February 25thHole #11 @ Wailea GoldLarry Wobick: April 13th on Hole #16Shane Meyers: May 7th on Hole #3@ Northview GC (Canal Course)#4

GENERAL MANAGER’S MUSINGSBy Gord SarkissianA many of you have noted the Club has embarked on the new age of awareness andfeedback with the monthly issuance of our Two Question Surveys. The brainchild of ourCommunications Committee, these surveys are designed to give, and to get, instantfeedback to questions and issues that are current and relevant to the club. This pastmonth we asked how you felt about the pro shop announcing your name at your specifictee time. Over 80% of the 365 members who responded felt that this was a good service to provide.Based on this information we intend to continue with this service at the times that we do not have a starteron the tee. Please watch for more of these monthly questions. If you have a question you feel would be valuableto ask the membership please forward it to the Committees’ attention for consideration..The month of May at the Club saw some wonderful events. One of my favoriteswas our new member reception and orientation. New members were invited tomeet club personnel in the various areas of the clubhouse and maintenance facilityfor a visit and some information on the area they were visiting. Of course we hadrefreshments at each station. Over 35 new members and their families participatedalong with our dedicated Board and committee members. It was a fun andinformative evening hosted by our staff. Thanks to all that came out. The club ishosting a similar event in June on the 21 st . We will be entertaining your guests andprospective members throughout the club and facilities. The start time is 6:30 pm.Please give some thought to who in your circle might enjoy a tour of the facilitieswith fun and delicious refreshments along the way. There is no charge and certainlyno hard sell tactics towards your guests. Our goal is to introduce and welcomeyour friends, colleagues and associates to our community. Please callHeather Willis at 604 943 1155 to confirm your attendance.New Members Mickie andBrian McCune tour withCourse SuperintendentIan MurrayThe Food and Beverage Department bid a fond farewell to Chef Dawn Alexander on May 26 th . Chef Dawn hasrelocated to Calgary to be closer to her family. We thank Dawn for her two years of service to the membershipand wish her success with the move and her future endeavors. The Club will be searching for a suitablereplacement over the weeks ahead.Over the coming weeks and months the club will be hosting a multitude of outside events from weddings totournaments and more. Some of these events will force the closure of the dining room and banquet areas.The Library (yes no books in sight) will remain open for your dining pleasure. Please know that we appreciateyour patience and support as we strive to generate new member interest and revenue on your behalfthrough these events. If there are events inyour life that could utilize the services of theclub culinary team and our facilities pleasecall our catering manager Alysha Tucker toassist you in the organization.Beach Grove Ladies … ready for the Golf Shop’s Annual Mystery Tour!The month of June often brings some of thewarmest and longest days of the year. Wehope you will have plenty of opportunitiesto venture out to your Club during this time.#5

Ladies Charity OpenAnniversary TournamentThe 21 st annual Beach Grove’s Ladies Charity Open willbe held Monday June 25 th , shotgun start at 1:30 pm.The tournament has a unique dual offering: a competitiveflight requiring an RCGA handicap card and a funflight which does not require a handicap.The tournament is open to all women and attracts golfersfrom the entire lower mainland. If you have afriend that you would like to introduce to our course,this is a great opportunity.Entry fee of $90 includes golf, prizes and dinner accompanied by a silent auction. Tournament proceeds goto local charities that do not normally receive government funding. In 2012, we are supporting three charities:The Little House Society; Delta Stroke Recovery and Canadian Mental Health Delta Branch.Marsha Chapman and Mary Adams are co‐ chairs of the Ladies Charity Open for 2012, supported by a committeeof faithful members. Entry forms are on the club website home page under Open Tournaments andon the bulletin board in the ladies locker room.#8

SUPERINTENDENTS REPORTBy Ian MurrayThe two weeks of warm, sunny weather that started the second week of May was a welcomechange for all and excellent timing for our aeration programs. With the perfectweather, the aeration, sanding and inter‐seeding programs were completed without interruptionor change and with outstanding results. A special thanks to our Staff for alltheir hard work and diligence during the 3 day closure. All things considered the courselooked fantastic when we reopened for play on Thursday morning; it was all the detailwork that really made the difference.We have started an eradication program to control patches of silvery thread moss and procumbent pearlwortthat have far exceeded threshold levels in select greens and tee decks. We are anticipating good results withthis program however we may have to help a few of these areas fill‐in by way of over‐seeding. If required thiswill be performed neatly and should not interfere with play.USGA Director Larry Gilhuly is scheduled to visit our Club the afternoon of June 12 th . This consultation willinclude an inspection of the course property, a review of maintenance standards, operations and procedures,available recourses and a follow‐up report. We have utilized the expertise of the USGA Green Section Staffsince 1985 (Dick White was Greens Chairperson and the new 16 th hole was open for play after construction)and the last visit and consultation was in 2008. Larry is a favored speaker at many of the Golf Industry conferencesand has authored numerous articles that can be found on the USGA website. www.usga.orgThe left‐side staging area of our 2 nd tee is deplorable to say the least and pending approval we will be lookingat undertaking a simple, cost effective renovation to tidy‐up this area. We will be presenting and discussingour plan at the next Golf Course Committee Meeting.Members Adopt‐a‐Hole ProgramYour assistance is required! The Golf Course Committeehas reinitiated a program to enhance the overallplayability and appearance of your golf course by assigningMembers with select holes to take extra careand attention of; similar idea to the Adopt‐a‐Streetprogram that is now in many communities. The expectationis for Members to repair ball marks and fill orreplace divots on fairways and tee decks on the holesindicated on the chart below based alphabetically bythe first letter of your surname. We hope this will becomecontagious and possibly a little friendly competitionfor “best maintained hole / holes” Our JuniorMembers will be looking after the 12 th hole; typicallythe heaviest for fairway divots! Have fun with this andwe certainly do appreciate the extra effort to help improveour standards and also for the consideration ofplayers following behind you.1 st A, B 10 th L2 nd C 11 th M,N3 rd D 12 th Junior Players4 th E 13 th O5 th F 14 th P,Q6 th G 15 th R,S7 th H,I 16 th R,S8 th H,I 17 th T,U,V9 th J,K 18 th W,Y,Z#9

From Your Handicap CommitteeContrary to urban legend, you don’t need to keep score or maintain a handicap. At least, not unless you wantto play in club events or work on your game and monitor your progress. Even if your goal is to play fun eventswith friends and family, a handicap is one of golf’s unique benefits that enables golfers of different levels tohave a meaningful measure of who played their best game that day.But there is a price to pay for this benefit: you need to keep score of every game, home or away, and post itpromptly. “Away” includes games played during the winter if the course is playing an active season. Belongingto a Club provides you with access to knowledgeable golf professionals that can assist you in recordingyour handicap, whether it’s an issue with rules or with the computer.Golf is a game of honor. Handicaps are an all or nothing decision: every game, according to the rules of golf orno handicap. Any Club event that requires a handicap must be played with a valid up to date one in fairness toyour fellow players.Tuum est. (It’s up to you.)Rule of the Month: Addressing the BallOne of the principal changes introduced as of January 1, 2012 is the amending of the Definition for addressingthe ball. A player has addressed the ball simply by grounding his club immediately in front of or behind theball, regardless of whether or not he has taken his stance.Keep in mind that this definition refers to a ball that is in play. A ball is in play when the player has made astroke on the teeing ground. What if you have teed up your ball, you rest your club on the ground behind yourball and your ball falls off the tee? It is not in play because you have not made your stroke yet.Handicap Committee:Mary Adams Chair Bill McDonald Men’s Section RepresentativeBill Carcary Club Captain Cathy Savard Women’s Division Rules/Handicap ChairBrent DerrheimHead ProfessionalBeach Grove Junior Member ScholarshipThanks to the support of The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen and the sponsorship of several clubmembers, the junior program is offering a $1,000 award to a junior member entering postsecondary education. The Beach Grove Junior Entrance Award will be available annually, andwill be a great acknowledgment to the hard work of the winner as well as encourage thegrowth and health of our junior program.Deadline for juniors to apply for this scholarship is June 15, 2012.To learn more about the scholarship or the junior program please visit the junior section ofthe Beach Grove Golf Club web page.#10

The Food & Beverage CornerUpcoming EventsJunePasta NightThursday, June 7thFather’s Day Prime Rib Dinner Sunday, June 17thCouple’s Night (5pm Shotgun) Friday, June 22ndFamily Dinner NightSunday, June 24thMixed Chapman (1:15pm Shotgun) Saturday, June 30thJulyFish & Chip NightThursday, July 5thFamily Dinner NightSunday, July 15thPasta NightThursday, July 26thLibrary Service Only (pm)Saturday, June 9th (Wedding)Saturday, June 23rd (Wedding)Saturday, June 30th (Mixed Chapman)Friday, July 6th (Tournament)Saturday, July 7th (Wedding)Thursday, July 19th (Tournament)Monday, July 23rd (Tournament)Friday, July 27th (Men’s Member Guest)After a beautiful month of May, it’s great to see a previewof what summer at the Club has to offer! With allthe great weather comes a beautifully conditioned golfcourse and a steady stream of events for everyone.Mother’s Day at the Club was a huge success onceagain this year, and we thank the members whobrought Mom, Grandma, and even Great‐Grandma tothe Club to enjoy this event. Don’t forget about Dadthis month! We will be serving our famous Prime RibDinner for Father’s Day on Sunday, June 17th. Call theoffice to make a reservation.This is a year of firsts for me, and in addition toMother’s Day, I had a chance to participate in our firstCouples Night of the year. What a blast! Tequila shots,limbo contests, and sombreros adorned the Club as wepartied like we were on vacation in Mexico! Be sure tojoin us for this fun‐filled event on June 18th. Vegastheme, fun guaranteed!Brad BellFood & Beverage ManagerFEATURE NIGHTS FOR JUNE/JULY!Pasta Night (June 7th, July 26): Start with a full salad bar, then buildyour own pasta just the way you like it, and finish with a delicious dessertpresentation!Adults—$21.99 Children 10‐under—$9.99Fish & Chip Night (July 5th): House‐made beer batter Ling Cod, freshcut French fries, home‐style coleslaw garnished with zesty lemon.1pc—$12 2 pc—$14 3 pc—$16VIVA LAS VEGAS!!!That’s right, our June Couple’s Nightwill be Vegas themed, baby!Friday, June 22nd grab your spouse, friend, or family member and joinus for 9 holes of fun‐filled golf followed by a delicious dinner. Be sureto brush up on your card playing skills as we’ll be testing them throughoutthe night!Dinner & prizes $22.00 per personand only a $15.00 green fee for nonmember spouses(plus applicable taxes & gratuities)Call the Golf Shop today! 604‐943‐9381Sunday, June 17thPrime Rib Feature NightGive Dad just what he’s looking for! A night out withthe family and the perfect cut of beef—CAB prime rib(8oz or 10oz), Chef’s choice potatoes, fresh summervegetables, Yorkshire pudding and au jus. Finish it offwith a delicious dessert feature and Dad’s day will becomplete! Call the office today!Looking to Host a Party at the Club?We still have a few prime dates available throughout thesummer so be sure to call Alysha Tucker,Catering & Events Manager to host your special event—birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, or just for fun!604‐943‐1164#11

B EACHCOMBER JUNE 2012JUNESat. 2nd: Women’s Single Match Play Qual. BeginsBW Pin Round #4Sun 3rd: BW Team: Swan‐e‐Set @ BGTue. 5th: Pin Round #3Wed. 6th: Men’s Night ‐ Precision EyecareThu. 7th: Pasta NightSat. 9th: 2 Day Eclectic Round 1Sun. 10: 2nd Round Mixed Best Ball2 Day Eclectic Round 2Mon. 11th: PGA of BC Pro‐Executive: 1:15 ShotgunTue. 12th: TEAMWed. 13th: Men’s Night ‐ Travis MatthewSun. 17th: Father’s Day (Specials)BW @ UniversityTue. 19th: ChapmanSeniors’ League / Players’ LeagueWed. 20th: Men’s Night ‐ Adidas / AshworthThu. 21st: Golf Course Maintenance: delayed t‐timesFri. 22nd: Couple’s NightSat. 23rd: Junior GraveyardSun. 24th: BW Pin Round #5Family Dinner NightMon. 25th: Women’s Charity: 1:30 ShotgunTue. 26th: Players’ LeagueWed. 27th: Men’s Corporate NightSat. 30th: Mixed Chapman Classic: 1:15 ShotgunBoard of DirectorsLarry Wobick, PresidentIan Taylor, Vice-PresidentDirectorsBill Carcary ……….…………………Club Captain & MatchDeb Mitchell …………………... Communications & MatchSandra Hargreaves ……...… Finance & CommunicationsJudy Jager ……………………………..…….... Golf CourseKen Nairn …………………….… Golf Course, MembershipGarry Shearer …….……....…………Governance & HouseShane Stevens ……...………………….. House & ProjectsIan Taylor …………..…………. Membership, GovernanceLarry Wobick ….………………...…….. Finance& ProjectsDennis DesLauriers ………..……………… Past PresidentWomen’s SectionBeverley Kaiser …..….……...…………Women’s PresidentKathi Hobbs ……….......……..................Women’s CaptainDeb Mitchell ….………....….. Business Women’s CaptainJULYSun. 1st:Mon. 2nd:Wed. 4th:Thu. 5th:Fri. 6th:Sun. 8th:Mon. 9th:Tue. 10th:Wed. 11th:Sat. 14th:Sun. 15th:Tue. 17th:Wed. 18th:Thu. 19th:Fri. 20th:Mon. 23rd:Tue. 24th:Wed. 25th:Thu. 26th:Fri. 27th:Mon. 30th:Tue. 31st:Happy Canada Day!Stat Holiday (weekend tee times)Men’s Night ‐ Taylor MadeFish & Chips NightJunior Big BreakDelta Chamber TourneyBW TEAM: Fraserview @ BGWomen’s 2 Day ChallengeWomen’s 2 Day ChallengeMen’s Night ‐ Ping / Rogers CommunicationsBW: Quilchena @ BGFamily Dinner NightTuesday Ladies TeamSeniors’ LeagueAudi Quattro Cup: 2:00 ShotgunBC Children’s TourneyJunior Summer ScrambleCouple’s NightCLRA TournamentLadies Member/GuestMen’s Night ‐ CallawayPasta NightMen’s Member/GuestCourse Maintenance: delayed t‐timesPlayers LeagueJR/JR WEEK: July 9, 10, 11 & 12We bid a fond farewell to the following Memberswho have resigned from the Club:We wish you all the very best.Mr. Dan Hamilton (SR)Mr. Steven Bell (Int)Mr. Norm Kilarski (SR)Mrs. Lynne Kemp (Soc)Staff Direct LinesGord Sarkissian, General Manager ………...…..... 604-943-1809Chef ………………………………..…………..………604-948-5551Brad Bell, Food & Beverage Manager ……………. 604-943-1810Alysha Tucker, Catering & Events Manager ……... 604-943-1164Ted Te, Controller .…..…………………………....… 604-948-5550Heather Willis, Administration ……………………... 604-943-1155Kent Kilburn, Accounts Clerk ………………………. 604-943-1155Ian Murray, Course Superintendent …...………….. 604-943-7522Brent Derrheim, Head Professional ……...……….. 604-948-5552Golf Shop Front Desk …..……………………...…... 604-943-9381Beach Grove Golf Club 5946 12th Ave. Delta, BC V4L 1C7 Phone: 604-943-1155 Email: hwillis@beachgrovegolf.com#12