THE GREEN

Dear Shaughnessy members,

It is hard to believe that we are only a few days away from the always much anticipated Masters week. The spring weather continues to improve and, of course, tee time and court bookings continue to increase as we head into the middle of spring.

I’d like to start by providing a few important updates and commendable achievements within our club. First and foremost, please take a moment to read through Andrew’s detailed report on the progress of our greens. Their recovery from the late-winter’s crown hydration event is crucial for our upcoming season and Andrew’s insights provide a comprehensive overview of where we stand and our expectations moving forward.

Additionally, I want to remind everyone that our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is on the horizon and will take place in the Cypress Room at 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 25th. Similar to recent years, the meeting will be held in person, with a Zoom option (including voting for eligible members) for those who cannot make it in person – we hope you will be able to join us. This year’s version of the AGM will not only look back at 2023 but also include information about the current state of the Club. Please note that the AGM materials will be sent to members on April 11th.

On a note of pride, our club and several team members have recently been recognized for outstanding contributions and excellence. Andrew Hart was recently recognized with the Course Superintendent of the Year Award for 2023 by 59club Canada. This merit-based award stems from experience tests that are conducted multiple times a year at many of the top clubs in Canada. It is truly a testament to his hard work and expertise, and that of the rest of his team including the Course and Grounds Committee.

Furthermore, our 2023 Summer Party: A Night in Vegas has propelled us to finalist status in the Canadian Event Awards for the best event by an in-house team alongside notable organizations such as Molson Coors and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. Congratulations to Piril Erbakan, our House and Social Committee, and all the staff and members involved for this remarkable achievement.

Following last year’s successful collaboration with BMW Canada which augmented a few of our club-sponsored events, we are thrilled to announce a new “Drive it Home” experience starting in May. This unique opportunity will allow members to test drive BMW’s premier vehicles for up to three days. We look forward to sharing more details about this member benefit by the end of the month.

As we move into peak season for Golf, Outdoor Tennis and Dining, we encourage all of you to continue to stay informed about updates and events by reviewing our communications through all of our channels.

Respectfully submitted,

Brian Mossop
General Manager & Chief Operating Officer

Hello fellow members,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter long weekend with their family and loved ones. The weather has been spectacular for the past couple of weekends, which means the start of the golf season is just around the corner. This is a reminder that registration for Cufflinks and Fourball, Mixed Match Play, and Father/Son season-long brackets is open until April 30th, so please sign up if you would like to participate this year. Similar to last year, there will be no qualifier for Fourball as there will be an additional 16 spots for the top low combined teams which play in the Cufflinks bracket. Please click the links below to register before April 30th:

Cufflinks/Fourball Match Play Championship

Mixed Match Play Championship

Father/Son Match Play Championship

Our first event this year is a club favourite: the Masters Par 3 mixed event which is happening April 10th. This is not an event you will want to miss, so please do not forget to sign up.

As previously mentioned, the Cold Duck was pushed to Friday, April 26th. Now everyone has a little more time to get their game in shape for what is always a great day. Also, Men’s Opening Day is scheduled for May 4th. I am proud to announce that all Men’s Night sponsorship positions have been filled for the season!! A huge thank you to our sponsors this year and to David Davies and Charles Gadalla for arranging and running Men’s Nights this year.

With Spring Aeration scheduled for April 15th, active posting for the season will not begin until April 27th.

Please note the following key dates:

Wednesday, April 10th – Masters Par 3 (Mixed Event) – Click here to register

Wednesday, April 17th – Rules Seminar (Mixed Event) – Click here to register

SPRING AERATION – Monday, April 15th to Friday, April 19th

Friday, April 26th – Cold Duck (Member + Guest) – Click here to register (on waitlist)

Saturday, May 4th – Men’s Opening Day – Click here to register

Wednesday, May 8th – Senior Mixer Opening

Wednesday, May 8th – Men’s Night Opening

Saturday, May 25th – Seniors/Super Seniors/Legends Qualifying

Saturday / Sunday, June 1st & 2nd – Gold Cup

Thursday, June 13th – Past Captains (Invite-Only)

Saturday, June 15th – Member/Member – The Talon

Thursday, June 20th – Past Presidents (Invite-Only)

Thursday, June 27th – The Vintage

Friday, July 12th – Member-Guest (Member + Guest)

Thursday, August 15th – The Legends

Saturday, August 24th & Sunday, August 25th – Championship Weekend

Saturday, September 7th – Round Up

Wednesday, September 11th – Senior Mixer Finale

Wednesday, September 18th – Men’s Night Finale

FALL AERATION – Monday, Sept. 23rd to Friday, Sept. 27th

You can register for the events through the Club Calendar or by contacting the Golf Shop. Registration for each event will be open four weeks in advance. Please click here to download the 2024 Men’s Golf Calendar.

I look forward to seeing everyone out this year. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments regarding any of our upcoming events.

Respectfully submitted,

Ron Emerson Jr.
2024 Men’s Golf Captain

Dear Shaughnessy members,

I am so excited that the 2024 season is starting! Please sign up for all events as soon as registration is available. I am looking forward to having a lot of fun together with you. Please click here to download the 2024 Women’s Golf Calendar. Please click here to download the 2024 Business Women Golf Calendar.

Don’t forget to register for the Season-Long Mixed Team Match Play Championship if you would like to participate this year. Please click here to register before April 30th.

With Spring Aeration scheduled for April 15th, active posting for the season will not begin until April 27th.

Here are the events in April:

Spring Tune-Up on April 2nd and 9th – These “wake-up” and “warm-up” games kick off the new season. Please click here to register for the April 9th game.

Business Women – Opening Team Game and Appies on April 6th – This is the first Business Women game with complimentary appetizers following the game. It invites Business Women players to kick off the fun season ahead.

Masters Par 3 on April 10th – This is a traditional Shaughnessy tournament played in the same week as the Masters. All golfing members are invited to play a round of 18 Par 3 holes. This is a good opportunity for the short-game “masters” to win prizes. Please click here to register.

Spring Meeting on April 11th – The Women’s Golf Committee (WGC) hosts the Spring Meeting in April and the Fall Meeting in October. This is an opportunity to gain insight into the whole season from the WGC members, the Director of Golf, Ashley Zirbirk, and the special guest speakers, including representatives from our charitable partners Kate Booth House and Covenant House and Shaughnessy’s General Manager and Chief Operating Officer Brian Mossop. Your prompt registration for the Spring Meeting will help the food & beverage department with numbers for the event. Please bring any questions you have to the meeting and mingle with old and new friends at the complimentary reception after the meeting. Please click here to register.

Business Women – Low Net on April 13th – There are a few “Business Women – Low Net” games scheduled during the season. The season will culminate with the Business Women Championship and Closing Day on October 12th. Participating in “Low Net” games can help get you ready for the Championship. Please click here to register.

Spring Aeration from Monday, April 15th through Friday, April 19th. For more details, please see the Member Notices section of this Green.

Road Trip on April 16th – The Road Trip (also known as the Mystery Tour) was started in 2002 by then-Captain Diana Maughan as a reprieve from Spring Aeration. This event was suspended during the Pandemic. We are restarting it this spring. The first 18 ladies to sign up will go to Kings Links by the Sea together to play a round with the Captain and Vice-Captain. We will play a fun game, and there will be a fun prize ceremony at the dinner following the game. Please sign up in the Ladies’ Locker Room by Tuesday, April 9th. Please note that the event is already on a waitlist.

Rules Seminar on April 17th – This is a good way to refresh your rules knowledge. Share what you learned and socialize with the other attendees at the complimentary reception following the seminar. Please click here to register.

Business Women – Scramble on April 20th – This is a fun game following Spring Aeration. No score posting means no pressure. Please click here to register.

Opening Day on April 23rd – Opening Day is one of four major games in 2024. This tournament kicks off the competition of the 2024 season. “Spring Time in Paris” is the theme of the game, with the Trunk Show at the lunch following the game. This is one of the “can’t-miss” events in the 2024 season. Let’s replenish our closets with the new 2024 fashions. Please click here to register.

Business Women – Team Match Play and Appies on April 27th – This will be a good practice round for the Team Interclub matches starting in May. Our veteran players can assist new players with the game and rules in a small group. Please click here to register.

Team Match Play on April 30th – Let’s get ready for the Team Interclub games on May 14th through this game. Please click here to register. Please remember that we need both the regular players and the spare players for Team 1/2/3. Please register for Team Interclub through the sign-up sheet in the Ladies’ Locker Room.

Please note these two new improvements for the 2024 season:

1. The event players can only sign up individually;
2. The casual golfers and 9-holers can still sign up in a group. There are new prizes for KPs (or KPs on two strokes), straight drives, and prize draws, available to casual golfers and 9-holers.

Don’t miss out on our fantastic events for the 2024 season. Prompt registration is highly recommended.

I am looking forward to reuniting and playing with you soon!

Respectfully submitted,

Michelle Yuan
2024 Women’s Golf Captain

Dear Shaughnessy members,

After a great Easter weekend, golf season feels like it has arrived! I just wanted to remind members of the following restrictions and changes that kick back in as of April 1st:

1. Golf Guest Policy

Until the end of September, a three-to-one (3:1) guest-to-member ratio will only be permitted on Mondays and Tuesdays. A one-to-one (1:1) guest-to-member ratio will be permitted from Wednesday to Sunday, after 10:00 AM, with the exception of Wednesday morning prior to Men’s Night. However, members may bring three (3) guests per member any day after 10:00 AM if those guests are immediate family members of the hosting member (spouses, children (either natural or adopted) and their spouses, parents, siblings, and grandchildren). If two members were to sign up two guests outside of a Monday, and one member cancels, the second guest will be subject to a guest rate of $395. Please note that groups composed of only members will continue to have priority in the lottery. Please click here for the full list of guest fees.

2. Academy bookings

The Academy will now be used for fittings and lessons and will resume member bookings following the season (starting October 1st).

3. Junior Golf

Juniors may play as regular Members with the following restrictions in effect from April 1st through September 30th:

• On Monday and Tuesday, must play after 3:00 PM.;
• On Wednesday, must play before 8:00 AM and after 4:00 PM or at the conclusion of Men’s Night tee times, whichever is later;
• On Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (including Holidays), must play before 8:00 AM and after 3:00 PM;
• Saturday, must play after 2:00 PM;
• Junior Members with a 10 handicap or less may be permitted to play in restricted hours if accompanied by an adult golfing Member. If the traffic on the course dictates, the Director of Golf may use their discretion and waive the above rules.
• All Junior Members must adhere to the Club Rules;
• All Junior Members are able to book tee times by telephone, online or in person, after 12:00 PM on the day prior to the day of play, and are subject to Junior playing time restrictions;
• Children and grandchildren of golf category Members that are not yet eligible to become junior Members (under the age of ten (10),) are permitted to use the golf course after 6:00 PM no more than twice a month provided they are supervised by an adult Member at all times.

4. Driving Range Hours of Operation

The practice facility opens thirty (30) minutes prior to the first daily tee time, throughout the season. The driving range closes one (1) hour prior to sunset daily throughout the calendar year. The driving range closes at 5:00 PM on Sundays for weekly maintenance. During weeks including a holiday Monday, the range will close at 5:00 PM on that Monday and not on Sunday. We recommend calling the Golf Shop at 604.266.6248 to confirm that the Driving Range is open on days when the Golf Course may be closed due to weather.

Please click here for the full list of golf-related Club Rules.

Our Golf Shop and Back Shop team are excited for tournament season to begin with the Masters Par 3 leading the way on Wednesday, April 10th!

Respectfully submitted,

Ashley Zibrik
Director of Golf

Dear Shaughnessy members,

With peak golfing season just around the corner, I felt that it was important to provide an update on the four damaged greens on course.

The course team has been hard at work, diligently repairing the affected areas. As of April 1st, the projected growth potential has been averaging between 10-15%, making it challenging to use growth as the driving factor for recovery. To expedite the repair process, we’ve employed the use of plugs and sod sourced from the chipping green. While repairing the damaged areas, we’ve worked on lowering the collar dams (a portion where the immediate boarding turf has become higher than the green, preventing surface runoff) at the front of the greens to mitigate moisture retention during rainy periods, thus reducing the risk of future crown hydration occurrences.

Moving forward into April, you’ll notice the covers being removed more frequently as we continue our cultural practices on the damaged greens. As you see the greens without their covers, some may appear ready for play; however, many plants are still in a juvenile stage. The sod and plugs require further growth and attention before reintroducing traffic.

We’re encouraged by the progress thus far and remain optimistic about the coming weeks. As long as the weather continues to improve, our aim is to re-open the damaged greens by Friday, April 26th. We would then expect optimal conditions in the weeks following. Your continued patience and support are greatly appreciated as we work towards this goal.

Thank you for your understanding.

Respectfully submitted,

Andrew Hart
Course Superintendent

Dear Shaughnessy members,

2024 Tennis Club Championships Photos

Please click here to view photos from the 2024 Tennis Club Championships.

One-Day Mixed Doubles Tournament

Current Tennis Guest Policy

Effective until June 30th, members may only bring guests to play tennis during non-prime-time hours (weekdays before 6:00 PM and weekends after 1:00 PM).

Tennis Pro Shop

Check out our Tennis Pro Shop; proudly owned and operated by Shaughnessy

• FINAL CLEAR-OUT SHOES SALE: Select shoes are 40% off or buy 1, get 1 free
• Cases of Australian Open tennis balls are only $136.56

New merchandise is arriving daily

Quick Reminders

• The new ladders began on April 1st and run through June 30th. Please contact me if you would like to join the next session beginning July 1st.
• Members can book the Indoor and Outdoor Courts for singles and doubles play. The available booking times are between 6:45 AM and 8:30 PM on weekdays and 6:45 AM and 6:00 PM on weekends. You can book a court by calling the Tennis Centre at 604.266.9165 or by calling/texting the booking phone at 236.878.4320.
• The ball machine can be booked for use on the day-of.
• Tuesday Men’s Night Tennis – 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Sign up weekly.
• Ladies Dogwood League Fridays 11:00-1:00 PM competing against various clubs.

Respectfully submitted,

Jerome Fournier
Director of Tennis

Dear Shaughnessy members,

I am thrilled to bring you an update from our Food & Beverage Department.

We are thankful to our members who attended the Easter Brunch & Dinner Buffets at the Club. The event was a resounding success. We look forward to hosting you at our next big events: Spring High Tea and the Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner Buffets.

With the weather improving and the return of many of you back to the Club, our culinary team is pleased to unveil 10 new menu items this week, including the return of pizza, adding additional variety to an already inspired selection of seasonal dishes and Shaughnessy favourites. Furthermore, we’re refreshing several of our current dishes with seasonal ingredients, enhancing their flavours and aligning them more closely with the spirit of spring.

Other exciting changes in April include new monthly features, weekend features and a sandwich feature every Tuesday.

We look forward to having you join us this month, and, as a friendly reminder, our dining areas are now open seven days a week from 7:00 AM – 10:45 PM.

Upcoming Dining Areas Closures (during Aeration)

The dining areas will be closed on Monday, April 15th, reopening on Tuesday, April 16th at 5:00 PM.

Recurring Events

Prime Rib Nights
The tradition continues every Thursday night. Please make your dining reservation by clicking here. Can’t dine-in? Get it to-go with Prime Rib Takeout. The pick-up time is 5:00 PM on Thursdays. Orders must be placed no later than 24 hours prior to the pick-up time. Please click here to order.

Bavette Steak Nights
Available from 5:00 PM until closing on Sundays. Features an à la carte Angus Bavette Sandwich ($27), served with your choice of salad or side. You can also order a Bavette Steak Dinner Entrée ($40), served with seasonal vegetables and chimichurri sauce. Please make your reservation online by clicking here or by calling the Host Stand at 604.264.5249.

Monthly Features

Until April 30th, enjoy a Mediterranean Garden with tomatoes, charred kalamata, fried halloumi, mint, hummus, and garlic naan. Also try our Pork Schnitzel with spätzle, braised cabbage, double-smoked bacon, hunter’s sauce, and mushrooms.

Upcoming Dining Events

Spring High Tea – Elevate your afternoon with our Spring High Tea. Secure your reservations now for an enchanting afternoon. Please click here to make a reservation

Mothers Day Brunch & Dinner Buffets – Celebrate the cherished mothers in your life at our Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner Buffets. Reservations open on Friday, April 12th

Save the date for the following events:

Sunday, June 16th
Father’s Day BBQ Dinner

Monday, July 1st
Canada Day Pancake Breakfast

Friday, July 19th
Annual Summer Party

Sunday, August 18th
Annual Family Fun-Day

Halfway House Now Open

The Halfway House is now open for the season. Jack’s First Tee Lounge will remain open on days when the Golf Course is open for quick grab-and-go snacks and drinks. Daily soup and chili are served at the Halfway House instead of Jack’s First Tee Lounge.

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Thank you for your continued support.

Respectfully submitted,

James Choi
Interim Director of Food & Beverage / Executive Chef

Dear Shaughnessy members,

With the Masters right around the corner, the Golf Shop is in full swing with plenty of new arrivals arriving in the shop daily. An exciting new brand you will see on our featured table will be the Limited Edition Malbon Golf Masters product for lifestyle wear. Malbon is inspired by the game of golf and was founded in 2017 by culture and golf enthusiasts Stephen and Erica Malbon. Malbon Golf is a lifestyle brand inspired by the game of golf. They provide quality products, tell stories, and invite customers to take part in the community of like-minded thinkers that they have created. The brand has quickly gained broad popularity and recognition amongst creative, stylish, and active people due to its unmistakable branding and playful curation, most recently you have seen Malbon Golf on the likes of Jason Day, Charley Hull, Jeongeun Lee (Lee6), & Jesper Parnevik. The brand is fueled by meticulous and tasteful customers who have a passion for golf as well as expressing themselves through what they wear. I will be targeting some other product drops from this brand and will bring other limited drops throughout the season when available.

Stay tuned in to your emails on our upcoming Masters Golf Pool put on by the Golf Shop to win some prized Golf Shop credit. Lastly, I wanted to highlight our upcoming Ladies Trunk Show once more as it will be a marquee event for the ladies where we will have product from a brand new company called ANEW available for special order. We will also have representatives from Swing Control, IbKul, Daily, Skechers, and Therabody.

Respectfully submitted,

Chris Ward
Retail Manager/Associate Professional