We had a great turnout for our Spring Meeting. It was good to renew friendships and meet new members.  President Tracey Bodashefsky welcomed us back and introduced the 2018 Executive. It was also a time to remember the friends and members we lost last year: Sue Porter-Clayton, Eleni Ponting, and Nan Sharpe.

Brad welcomed us from the pro shop and told us about the new assistant, Craig Pitt. They are there to help with all your golfing needs from equipment to lessons.

There was a lot of good information shared and some changes taking place as well. Anne Parks, the Tuesday convenor, noted the we will now have three handicap groups on Tuesday, instead of 2, for fair prize distribution. She also noted that we may now use our "maximum score" (Equitable Stroke Control) when putting in your scores for Tuesday play. Now, there will no longer be a difference in your Team Play score, your "toonie" score, and the score that goes in the computer for your handicap. That should help alleviate some confusion. If a player decides to pick up on a hole (because she will have reached her max score) she can still count 2 putts. If you want to play on Tuesday, sign up on the bulletin board by the Saturday before. Once the draw is made, any changes need to be done through the pro shop.

Games Captain, Barb Pemberton, showed everyone the new method for putting your "achievements" in. Starting this week, there will be a slip of paper to fill out the achievement (ringer, birdie, par, bogey, chip-in) with your name, handicap, and the date played. Barb will then put the achievements on the board - the player no longer does that herself. Also, we were reminded that only one game a week (from Sunday to Saturday) may be used for your achievements. Other competitions, such as matches, Greta Phillips, and Club Championship, may be used as well and should be noted on the paper. (If a match is used, for example, you may actually have two slips of paper from the same week.)

The "theme" for our Opening Field Day is "Dots are Your Friend", so show up "dotty" and the theme for the Member - Guest this year is "Beatlemania".

All the important dates for the season are listed on the right side of the Blog. Have a great summer and keep it on the short grass!

President Tracey Bodashefsky

 Handicap and Match Play Convenor Diane Moffat

Games Captain Barb Pemberton

Tuesday Convenor Anne Parks

Fashion Show Models:

Betty Bright

Yvonne Shannon

Susan Ross-Foster

FINALLY, it's getting warm! These pictures and the one above were taken on Monday, April 23. Great to see lines on on the greens - the staff has been cutting. Everything is starting to green up!

The new tee at #8 wintered well and appears to be growing. 

A temporary tee will be in use there for a while.

Do your grips look clean and feel new? No?

Then it's time to "get a grip"!

Well, actually a whole set of them!

We will be selling tickets for a set of grips (13 - no putter) of your choice installed, by our Pro Shop. Tickets will be available at our 

Spring Meeting and Opening Field Day, 

with the draw being done at dinner that day.

Tickets will be $5 each or 3 for $10.

Buy often and lots!

For yourself or a gift!

Proceeds will be used to enhance our events this year.

Diane Arsenault sent these pictures of her holiday in Oak Creek, near Sedona, Arizona. Although she said the weather was cool, she and Gwyer spent lots of time golfing and hiking in this beautiful area. Also, Diane looks forward to playing more golf at Dalewood this summer.

Janet Hull enjoyed her day watching the great swings at the Ana Inspiration in Palm Springs, CA. Below is a picture of the statue of Dinah Shore and Poppie's Pond, where the winners go for a swim. She also ran into Canadian Alena Sharp in a local Starbucks, earlier in the week, and they had a nice chat about sharing the same hometown - Hamilton, ON.

Congratulations to Yvonne Shannon for her SECOND hole in one in less than seven months!!!!

It was at the Fazio course at Barefoot Landing in Myrtle Beach; it was 90 yards and she used her 9 wood. Yvonne was playing with Bill, but met with friends afterwards. She commented that she appreciates having the hole in one insurance at Dalewood!

Thanks to Bridget Smith for sending a picture of herself and Laura Ebbrell after a visit and a couple of games of golf at Bridget and Doug's home in Florida.

Martha Killoran looks like she's having a great time after the "Snow Crow Tournament" at her Florida golf course. I see a lot of red, white, and maple leaves! Even John is dressed in his adopted country's colours!

Thanks to Laura Ebbrell for sending this photo of John and Laura with Courteney Ponting after playing at Seminole Lake CC in sunny Florida.

Such sad news! Dalewood friends are mourning the loss of Nan Sharpe. Rest in peace, our friend!

Nancy Jean Sharpe

July 20, 1949 - February 13, 2018

With great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Nancy at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.  Nancy Sharpe (nee O’Connell) at 68 years of age. Cherished wife of Garry Sharpe. Step-mother of Gord (Claudia). Loving grandmother of Colin Sharpe.  Dear sister of Daniel O’Connell. Beloved daughter of Jeannie and the late Walter O’Connell.  Also missed by numerous and close friends from Cobourg Ontario to Fort Lauderdale Florida.  Visitation to be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St E., Cobourg on Friday March 2, 2018 from 5 to 8 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Saturday March 3, at 11 am. Reception to follow at the Columbus Community Center.

Those wishing may make a memorial donation to the Northumberland Humane Society, the Municipal Animal Services (Shelter Of Hope) or Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.  Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.

Visitation
Friday, March 2 from 5-8 p.m.
MacCoubrey Funeral Home, Cobourg

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, March 3 at 11 a.m.
St. Michael's Catholic Church, Cobourg

Reception
Columbus Community Centre