THE GREEN

Dear Shaughnessy members,

Spring is finally here, and in a “normal” year, we would be gearing up for the beginning of the golf, tennis and outdoor dining season. This year is a bit different of course. You could argue that we have just hit the mid-point of an 18-month season with the record number of rounds played on the course and matches on the courts that we’ve witnessed.

Last week brought about a new challenge for the Club with Provincial Health banning all indoor dining until at least April 19th. In order to continue providing dining services, we have increased our outdoor capacity in a comfortable fashion, and we have also added additional takeout options. Since the pandemic began, one of our key guiding principles has been to prioritize the health and safety of membership and staff, with a special focus on dining at the Club; we have been committed to providing a safe dining environment for our members and their families.

After a nationwide search for our new Executive Chef, we are pleased to announce that we chose to hire from within by promoting Chef James Choi. We are fortunate to have been able to secure one of the top young talents in the industry to lead our team going forward. Ultimately, we need to be creative and consistent with all of our food and beverage (F&B) offerings at the Club, and our F&B program must match the experiences that we have come to expect on the golf and tennis side. Though we have experienced a lot of change in the department over the last year, with Kerry Enzie, Director of Food & Beverage, and now Chef James leading the department, I am confident that we can achieve the levels that will deliver the Shaughnessy Experience for all.

The Locker Room reopening date has been slightly delayed due to a few minor setbacks. After assessing those challenges, we are now aiming to reopen the Men’s Locker Room closer to the end of April, and the Ladies’ Locker Room will reopen in June. The membership will be informed of exact dates for reopening as soon as they are confirmed; stay tuned to the Club eNews for these updates.

In the previous section of the Green, you may have noticed an intake of 18 new members this month – please join me in welcoming all of them to the Club. Of the 18 new members, 10 of them are Term Golf or Term Associate Golf (9 of which are family-related). As part of the membership acceptance guidelines developed last year, this is the only planned intake of Golfing members for 2021. As President Gord Chan mentioned in his report in the Green last month, the Board and management continue to monitor play data and lottery variances as we work to prioritize equitable tee access for our current members while remaining financially responsible to the Club. As we continue to move further into the spring and towards the summer, longer and more playable days are ahead – couple this with a provincial vaccination plan that is ahead of schedule, hopefully we can return to normalcy soon.

Respectfully submitted,

Brian Mossop
General Manager and Chief Operating Officer

Hello members,

As the temperatures start to rise and the cherry blossoms bloom, we are excited to head into the golf events for the 2021 season!

From April 24th to May 8th, we will have a qualifying period to seed the top 32 teams to compete in the Fourball Championship as well as the Mixed Championship. You have one chance to submit your qualifying score. Teams must check in with the Golf Shop prior to the qualifying round and have their scorecard attested. The format for Fourball and Mixed qualifying is net best ball. Fourball takes place from the white tees, and please remember that your team can be no lower than a combined 10 handicap. For the Mixed Championship qualifying, men will play the white tees and women will play the red tees.

We are looking forward to the following events in May: Men’s Opening Day on May 1st, Men’s Night Opening on May 5th, and Gold Cup on May 15th and 16th. Be sure to sign up early!

• Aeration: Monday, April 12th to Friday, April 16th.
• Captains’ Classic: Saturday, April 24th.
• Men’s Opening Day: Saturday, May 1st.
• Men’s Night Opening: Wednesday, May 5th.
• Senior Mixer Opening Day: Wednesday, May 5th.
• Gold Cup/Qualifying Saturday: Saturday, May 15th.
• Gold Cup – Round 2: Sunday, May 16th.

Play well and remember golf is hard, so be kind to yourself.

Respectfully submitted,

Sean Crowther
2021 Men’s Golf Captain

Hello everyone,

Welcome to April, our busy, season-opening month. Our calendar was emailed out recently; there are a variety of events for every ability. Come join us for fun, some good golf, and maybe Wonton Soup afterwards—it’s back!

A big thanks goes out to everyone keeping up the tradition of filling divots as you walk down the fairways. The divots you fill today are the ones you won’t be in tomorrow.

A friendly, winning LPGA player will be dropping into our Zoom Spring Meeting this year, so be sure to join in to see and hear her.
Our meeting will be 1 hour long.

Volunteer options are available for the August CP Women’s Open. Click the following link for more information: https://cpwomensopen.com/volunteer-information/

Junior Girls

Congratulations to our own Michelle Liu and Victoria Liu. Michelle shot 212 over three days for a first-place finish at the Humber College PGM CJGA Western Canadian Championship presented by TaylorMade, Junior Girls Division, held at Mayfair Lakes during chilly, rainy, and windy conditions. Victoria fought through the adverse weather for a very close second-place finish with 213. Wow, girls, well done! Check the Shaughnessy Facebook page or Twitter account for updates.

From April 24th to May 8th, we will have a qualifying period for the Mixed Championship. You have one chance to submit your qualifying score. Teams must check in with the Golf Shop prior to the qualifying round and have their scorecard attested. The format for Mixed qualifying is net best ball. For the Mixed Championship qualifying, men will play the white tees, and women will play the red tees. Good luck everyone.

Reminder Dates:

• Aeration: Monday, April 12th to Friday, April 16th.
• Spring Meeting: Thursday, April 15th, 4 p.m., via Zoom.
• Opening Day: Tuesday, April 20th, 9:30 a.m. start, 18 holes.
• Captains’ Classic: Saturday, April 24th.
• Pick a Partner: Tuesday, April 27th, best ball.
• Austin Taylor Cup: Tuesday, May 4th, qualifier, 16-best go on.

I look forward to playing with all of you this season and enjoying the flora and fauna that surrounds us.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan M Russell
2021 Women’s Golf Captain

Dear Shaughnessy Members,

I have had the opportunity to play some amazing private clubs in my lifetime, and one of the main things I notice is the pride that members have in their golf course. They are proud of their facilities, the golf course architecture, and most importantly the condition of their club. It is imperative that each member do their part on course to ensure our conditions remain at a level we all expect. Each and every contribution, no matter how small, goes a long way. As a golfer, it is pretty easy to notice if you took a divot or not. Replacing or filling a divot only takes a few seconds. Paying attention to where your ball lands when approaching the green is the key to being able to find your ball mark. Fixing your ball mark also only takes a few seconds. Please do your part.

Your Golf Activities Committee and Captains recently sent you an email announcing a new member initiative that focuses on course maintenance. I encourage you all to jump on board and hope we can all work together to make a difference. Please see the notice below if you haven’t seen it already.

Respectfully submitted,

Ashley Zibrik
Director of Golf

Dear Shaughnessy members,

Members are able to book the Outdoor Courts. Doubles play is allowed outdoors only. The available booking times are between 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., subject to court conditions. We will adjust the available booking times as the season progresses.

The outdoor courts will be power washed during the last week of April.

Al Dickey Memorial
Mixed Doubles Tournament

Saturday, May 29th

9:00 a.m. — 2:15 p.m.

Cost: $35

Includes: snack bag (apple, banana bread, Gatorade), tennis balls, and prizes

Weather permitting

Number of participants to be determined

No guests, no spectators

Tennis Club Championships

June 21st – July 3rd

Dinner at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 3rd

No guests

For dinner reservations, please call or email Tennis & Communications Assistant Ichiko Shiiya at 604-266-9165 or tennis@shaughnessy.org.

Weekly Leagues Are
Postponed Until Further Notice

Tuesday Men’s Night

Wednesday Ladies’ Day

Saturday Morning Men’s Tennis

Doubles Ladders

The doubles ladder deadline for all matches is April 30th. All new ladders will begin May 1st. If you want to sign up, contact me directly. Open to all levels.

Members can book a court or sign up for tournaments by calling either the Tennis Centre at 604-266-9165 or call/text the booking phone at 236-878-4320.

A quick reminder that the ball machine is not available until further notice.

Members are encouraged to stop playing a few minutes prior to the end of their booking time, allowing you to pack up and maintain proper distancing from the group of members arriving at the court next.

Guests are not allowed on the Tennis Courts at this time.

Respectfully submitted,

Jerome Fournier
Director of Tennis