Bluenose Golf Club

Golf Shop News

burgergolfer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:00:55 +0000

*Social Night is scheduled for Saturday August 28th at 4:30pm. The cost is $15.50 hst included per person. Please indicate you preference of steak or chicken when registering. Sign up by noon on Saturday to be included in the social evening.

*The Junior Club Championship is scheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday August 29th. The first tee will be closed from 1:45 to 5:00pm on Sunday afternoon.

* The Junior Club Championship continues on Monday August 30th at 8:00 am. The course should re-open for play at approx. 1:30pm.

*On Tuesday August 31st the ladies will be hosting “Golf for the Cure”. 60 golfers will be participating in a 9hole shotgun tournament. The course will be closed until 12:30pm for this event.

*On Wednesday September 1st we have a group booking for a 2:30pm shotgun start tournament. The first tee will be closing at 1:30pm. However, members teeing off after 12:00 noon may not finish 9 holes as the course needs to be cleared for the 2:30 shotgun. The first tee will re-open for play at approx. 5:30pm. The group will be holding a reception in the clubhouse from 5 to 6:30pm.

*Ladies Night is scheduled for Thursday September 2nd. The first tee will be closed for play at 4:15 pm. The sign-up sheet is posted in the ladies locker room. Please sign up for this event indicating choice of meal by noon Thursday.

*Wing Night continues on Friday evenings rain or shine 5pm to 9:30pm.

*On Labour Day long weekend September 4th, 5th and 6th there are no special events planned. The course will be open for regular play 7am to dusk.

*New Members Special* Starting September 1st join for $455.00 plus hst for the upcoming 2011 season and play the remainder of the 2010 season for FREE. This special offer applies to any adults that were not active members for the 2010 season.

*Golf shop hours of operation starting Tuesday September 7th –Monday to Friday 8 am to dark and weekends 7 am to dark.

Regards,
Bluenose Golf Club

BLUENOSE JUNIORS ~ END OF SEASON AWARDS

burgergolfer — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:58:13 +0000

CHAMPIONSHIPS

36 Holes – Championship Event:
Overall Junior Club Champion ~ Jason Mosher
Runner Up ~ Duff White
Low Gross – 13 and Under ~Shaymus Veinotte

9 Holes – 2 Day:
Girls’ Champion….. Brooke Demone
Boys Champion……Spencer Demone
1st Age 9 – 12…….Liam McHugh
2nd Age 9 – 12…….Aidan McHugh
1st Age 13 – 18……Kyle Tanner
2nd Age 13 – 18…..Steven Kromko

9 Holes – 1 Day:
1st Age 6 – 8…….Will Chisholm
1st Age 9 – 12……Marcus Skinner
1st Age 13 – 18…..Simon Bush

5-Holes:
1st Age 6 – 8……..Finn Kimball
1st Age 9+………..Morgen Nauss

SEASONAL AWARDS

John Scott ‘Spirit’ Award:
Age 6 – 12………Matthew Crouse
Age 13 – 18…….Stephen Kromko

Skills Challenge:
Age 6 – 8……….Declan McHugh
Age 9 – 12……..Colton Lohnes
Age 13 – 18…….Kelsey Skinner
Most Improved…Bryden Myra

Established Handicap in 2010;
James Guest; Patrick Guest; Aidan McHugh

BLUENOSE LADIES RAISE $3500 ‘FORE THE CURE’ !

burgergolfer — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:45:19 +0000

Bluenose Ladies’ Division hosted a 9-hole ‘GOLF FORE THE CURE’ event on August 31st raising $3512.50 for research into prevention and treatment of cancer. The funds were gained from pledges raised by 63 women, including 56 pink-clad golfers, and a post-golf 50/50 draw.

The outstanding event was made possible by the generous donation of time, optimism, discounts, prizes, and financial support from ~
These members of our local community:
* Bluenose Ladies ‘GOLF FORE THE CURE’ Organizing Committee
* Famous Town Ladies’ Wear (Judy Myra)
* Heritage Landscape Services (Gordon Baltzer)
* CIBC Wood Gundy ( Hugh Wilson)
* CIBC Wood Gundy (Judy Estey and Greg Flinn)
* P & T Cook’s Wealth Management
* Dalton Jodrey Plumbing and Heating
* TD Bank – Lunenburg Branch
* Royal Bank – Lunenburg Branch
* Lunenburg Foodland (Dave Robb)
* Lunenburg Tim Horton’s (Sylia Charlton)
* The Teazer – Mahone Bay ( Sue Bourinot)
* Golf Central (Kathy Powers)
* Barbara Himmelman; Debbie Jodrey; Gail Carleton
* Bank of Montreal – Lunenburg Branch

…and by the following:
* Canadian Cancer Society
* Golf Canada
* Subaru Canada (Local rep, Tim O’Regan)
* Investors Group (Local rep, Alan Smith)
* Corona Light
* Nancy Lopez/Precept
* Reader’s Digest

WELL DONE, LADIES !<

BLUENOSE LADIES FIELD DAY RESULTS

burgergolfer — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:25:27 +0000

Ladies field day was held August 10 with a full field of 60 players representing 12 clubs and NS Public Players Club.

RESULTS:
Low Gross of the Field:
* Bluenose’ very own Kathy Powers – 74

Low Net of the Field: Mary Surrette – NSPPC – 66

Division 1:
1st Low Gross – Jean Boudreau – Hartlen Point – 76

2nd Low Gross – Helen Castonguay – Northumberland Links – 82

1st Low Net – Tammy Rent – 74 – NSPPC

2nd Low net – Brenda Bourque – Avon Valley – 76 (Factor Handicap)

Division 2:

1st Low Gross – Cynthia Russell – Osprey Ridge – 87

2nd Low Gross – Diane Leary – Bluenose – 96

1st Low Net – Maury Mossman – Bluenose – 72

2nd Low Net – Linda McNeill – Bluenose – 72

Division 3:

1st Low Gross – Genesta Wheadon – Old Towne – 104

2nd Low Gross – Rosalee Smith – White Point – 105

1st Low Net – Delephine Dexter – White Point – 74

2nd Low Net – Phyllis Burke – Bluenose – 75

Closest to the Pin # 14: Jennifer Whitcomb of Ashburn

Closest to the Line # 17: Genesta Wheadon of Old Towne

Junior Plans August

burgergolfer — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:41:58 +0000

Tuesday, August 3, 7:00 PM – Advanced Clinic

Wednesday, August 4, 8:00 AM - Regular Junior Program:
* Beginner Clinic – Review Chipping, Driving
* Intermediates – Review pitch shots with 9 or PW.

Wednesday, August 11 – Clinic followed by Junior/Senior Scramble

Wednesday, August 18:
* Demo and Clinic with Kevin Smith, Lunenburg’s own World Long Ball Drive Competitor. Kevin will explain how he hits over 400 yards and gets clubhead speed of 145 MPH.
* Play on the course after clinic.

Wednesday, August 25:
* Putting tips from John Scott
* Skills Challenge #2
* Play on the course

Sunday, August 29 and Monday, August 30:
* Junior Championships
* 4 Events
* Sign-up sheet in golf shop (634-4260)

Junior Information July 22 – July 28

burgergolfer — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:28:36 +0000

Tuesday, July 27, 7:00 PM
Clinic for Advanced players.
Improve your swing basics and Q & A.
Call 634-4260 after 5:30 PM on Tuesday if weather is doubtful.

Wedesday, July 28, 8:00
Regular Junior Morning
8:00 – 8:10…Attendance and announcements
8:15 – 9:15 …Skills Challenge for all age groups instead of clinic.
Note – Advanced players may choose to tee off at 8:00 AM.
9:30 – Noon…Play on the course

Bluenose PRO/JUNIOR Team:
Congratulations to Jason Mosher, Duff White and Spencer Demone who had the best scores in the 9-hole competition and will join John Scott at the PRO/JUNIOR Tournament in Truro on July 28.

Junior Information July 15 – 21

burgergolfer — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:36:14 +0000

Next Junior Program July 21
ADVANCED PLAYERS -
* Tee off #1 at 8:00 AM. Advance registration required(634-4260)
* Exchange & keep individual score cards.
* Submit cards to staff to compete for space on PRO/JUNIOR Team (July 28)
*** There will be a clinic for Advanced Players only on Tuesday evening, July 20, 7:00 PM

8:15 – 9:15 CLINICS … 9:30 – Noon PLAY GOLF
INTERMEDIATES – Clinic at driving range
* Review short irons
* Learn shots with a tee.
* Shotgun start on holes 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

BEGINNERS – Clinic beside the shed
* Review Driver and putting
* Play golf on mini-course

REMEMBER:
* Use your free Range balls to practice (100 balls/week)
* All Juniors age 13 – 18, and younger players with Handicap, please collect your golf card at golf shop.
* Any Junior wishing to establish Handicap should submit two 9-hole scores to golf shop. You will be shown how to post scores.

Next Junior Clinic – Wednesday, July 14/10

burgergolfer — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:41:44 +0000

8:00 – 8:10
Registration & announcements at golf shop.

8:10
Advanced players, with permission, may tee off #1. Check in with clubhouse first for scorecards.

8:15 – 9:15
Clinics for Beginners and Intermediates
* Beginners will use wedge (or 9 iron) and driver beside shed, followed by play on the mini-course at the driving range.

* Intermediates will work on long-irons (3, 4, 5), fairway woods (3, 5) and/or hybrids at the driving range, followed by shotgun start on holes #1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

9:30 – Noon
Beginners play on mini-course.
Intermediates and Advanced players play on main course keeping individual scorecards.

Results of the Parker Tanner Men’s Championship

burgergolfer — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:36:59 +0000

Overall Winner-Hubert Francis 148

1st Division
1st Low Gross-Shawn Adams 150
2nd Low Gross-Andrew Whynot 150
1st Low Net-Roy Rose 131
2nd Low Net-Chris Conrad 132

2nd Division
1st Low Gross-Greg Scott 160
2nd Low Gross-Myles Robar 161
1st Low Net-Danny O’Quinn 135
2nd Low Net-Ron Himmelman 138

3rd Division
1st Low Gross-Tom Lilly 163
2nd Low Gross-Chris Fernyc 167
1st Low Net-Bev Beeswanger 132
2nd Low Net-Wayne Swinimer 133

Low Senior-Hubert Francis 148
Low Net for Tournament-Tom Lilly 129
Low Gross Extra Nine-Shawn Adams 35

Golf Shop News

burgergolfer — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:11:23 +0000

*There are no club events this weekend July 3^rd & 4^th. The course is open for regular play.

*The Ladies Net Tray is scheduled for 8:00 am Monday July 5^th. The 1^st and 10^th tees will be closed for a short period that morning to accommodate this tournament.

*On Tuesday July 6^th the Ladies Net Tray continues along with the regular ladies morning at 8:00am. The course will re-open for play at approximately 12:00 noon.

*Junior morning is scheduled for Wednesday July 7^th at 8:00 am. The course will be closed for the juniors until 12:00 noon.

*Ladies night is scheduled for Thursday July 8^th. The 1^st tee will be closed for play at 4:15pm. The sign up sheet is posted in the ladies locker room, please sign up for this event indicating choice of meal by noon Thursday.

*Wing Night continues on Friday evenings rain or shine 5:00 – 9:30 pm. The clubhouse is open for lunch with a full menu starting at 11:00 am on weekdays and 10:30am on weekends.

*The men’s match play events are posted in the Golf Shop. Please sign up by July 11^th to be included in the draw.

*Reminder to members that the Driving Range is closed on Thursday mornings until 11:00am for regular weekly maintenance. Also, to visit the Golf Shop to pick up their 2010 Golf Canada Membership Card.