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Ladies Golf for Breast Cancer research

Al Helmer — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:59:08 +0000

On Tuesday July 27th South Muskoka will join hundreds of other RCGA/Golf Canada member clubs across Canada in the 2010 “Golf Fore the Cure” event. This is a national fundraiser spearheaded by Golf Canada that is closing in on one…

Memorial Trees

Al Helmer — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:57:14 +0000

Family or friends who wish to memorialize a deceased club member are invited to do so by way of a memorial tree, with or without a dedication plaque.

These will be obtained at the expense of the donors and planted…

Next Members’ Event

Al Helmer — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:52:25 +0000

The next members' event is on Saturday July 17th, with a 1:00 pm shotgun start. Non-member play that day will be in a morning shotgun, at 7:30 a.m. That is a great way for larger groups to hold a mini-tournament with all players starting and finishing at roughly the same time.

Ladies Repeat at Porky & Rocket’s Tournament

Al Helmer — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:10:02 +0000

The annual Porky & Rocket’s Revenge Scramble took place Saturday on a very wet golf course at South Muskoka but the weather didn’t dampen the spirits of 130 plus players who came together to honour the memory of George (Porky)…

Nelson & Handrigan Win Third Shier’s Title

Al Helmer — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:14:30 +0000

Rick Nelson and John Handrigan held off Joe Conway and Braedon Cryderman to win their third Shier’s Better Ball championship. The steady pair followed up their opening round 67 with a smooth 64, while Conway & Cryderman improved from 69…

Competition is Close at 2010 Shier’s Better Ball

Al Helmer — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:50:00 +0000

After the first round of play in the 2010 Shier’s Better Ball there are log-jams at the top of the leaderboards of all three divisions.

Perennial contenders John Handrigan and Rick Nelson shot 67 to lead Jim Clelland and Howie…

Muskoka KIA Early Bird Results

Al Helmer — Mon, 31 May 2010 17:43:18 +0000

The 2010 Muskoka KIA early Bird tournament took place this past Saturday with fantastic summer weather and a field of 110 enthusiastic golfers. The event featured 2 player teams playing 9 holes of scramble and 9 holes of modified alternate…

Start Your Season Off on the Right Foot

Al Helmer — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:50:29 +0000

There is no better way to get a good start to the new golf season than taking a lesson or two to improve your technique. For details of group and individual lessons for either adult or junior players, go to…

Spring has Sprung

Al Helmer — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:24:22 +0000

With a fantastic early opening of our golf season , 2010 is now officially underway. Spring rates are in effect until further notice – our twilight rate of $45.70 plus tax applies all day long. Power carts are extra. The…

2009-10 Curling Champions

Al Helmer — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:01:59 +0000

A week of club championship curling wrapped up Saturday night with 4 very well-curled games in the final events of the Ladies, Mixed, Men’s and Open Divisions. Ken Guy edged Ed Blekkenhorst to take the Open Division, while Gary Kaye…