THE MAD POST

Submitted by Gary Ward, General Manager & C.O.O.

The weather over the last ten days was not helpful in our efforts to clean-up the property and prepare the golf course for opening, but we continue to target May 1^st to open the golf course. Opening day for the driving range is yet to be finalized as it is contingent on the irrigation contractors’ access to the golf course. It’s likely the irrigation work will have to start on the driving range tee decks as they should be sufficiently dry for them to get started this week.
 

 
Submitted by Dean Elliott, Men's Captain

Greetings gentlemen, and welcome to the 2026 season at Mad River!  No doubt we will have a great season with the course updates being put to the test, and the 35^th anniversary celebrations along the way.
 
I’d like to start off with one more thank you to Colin Tyler for two excellent years as our Men’s Captain.  Colin made some great changes to the men’s program which will no doubt be part of the club for years to come.  Well done, Colin!  In addition, I would like to formally introduce Brad Robbins as our Men’s Vice Captain.  Brad and I are hoping to build on the foundation laid by Colin and prior Captains and hope you will participate in and enjoy the various events that are of interest to you.  Brad and I welcome your feedback, so please don’t hesitate to contact us.
 
Right out of the gate, there are a few items to draw your attention to:
The Men’s Member-Guest will take place on Friday July 24^th.  Once again, we expect this event to be in high demand and we will once again use a lottery to fill the field.  Sign-ups for the event will open at 10am on May 5^th and close at 5pm on May 7^th.  The draw will take place on May 8^th, after which you will be notified of the results.

Submitted by Ryan Rinneard, Director of Instruction
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MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL
Swing Into Mother’s Day
May 11 – 18, 2026  ·  Six spots only
Offered with love, for Mad River friends & family

 
Mother’s Day is one of those occasions where the gift usually doesn’t quite land. Flowers wilt by Tuesday. Brunch is rushed. The card disappears into a kitchen drawer.

This year I wanted to make something worth giving.

Submitted by Michelle Larcher, Food & Beverage Manager

Fuel for the Round – Supporting Canadian & Local Businesses
Building on what we introduced last week, we’re continuing to expand our healthy options at the turn—making it easier to stay fuelled and focused throughout your round.  We’ll be bringing back our house-made energy protein bites, made with peanut butter, dates, chocolate chips, coconut, cranberries and almonds. These have quickly become a member favourite, offering a naturally satisfying boost when you need it most.

In addition to our in-house offerings, we’re proud to support Canadian-made products that align with our commitment to quality and simplicity. This season, you’ll find Daryl’s Bars, handcrafted in Windsor, Ontario that are made with natural ingredients. Each bar delivers 20g of protein with just 5g of sugar, making it an excellent option for a quick, balanced refuel. Choose from a variety of flavours including chocolate hazelnut and strawberry cream.