THE MAD POST

 
Submitted by Wilmot Mathews, Founder

What a great party on Saturday, July 4^th to celebrate our 35^th anniversary.  For those of you who did not attend or for those of you who were at the party, but could not hear Tim Price, Past-President deliver Wil Matthews remarks, it may interest you to read them.
 
Thank you for joining me in spirit on this special day. I’m sorry I can’t be with you in person. Maybe it would interest you if I tell you a few stories about the beginnings of the Club.

There is much more to any success than simply having an idea. Peter Barnard, Ray Richards and I started with a blank piece of paper and optimism. Peter and I were neophytes in the golf business. Peter was an accomplished tennis player who had hardly ever played golf and Ray knew how to maintain a course in his role as a course superintendent for Camp Borden but never had time to play! In the beginning we didn’t even know what terrain to look for and needed Bob Cupp to help us select the land the Mad was built on.

Perhaps it was foolish of the three of us to try to build a world‑class family course in the Creemore area where we lived or worked — but we did it.
 

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

 

Submitted by Carl Penfold, Head Professional

 

 
Submitted by Chad Vibert, Golf Course Superintendent

 

Submitted by PA Irwin-Allen, Ladies Captain

A streamy hot, hot Tuesday didn’t deter 37 ladies from playing 9 or 18 holes last week and for many it was the first time they played #6 and #17 greens. Everyone is thrilled to have all holes fully open and challenging as ever!
On most Tuesdays we create team threesomes with a variety of handicap ranges but last week’s game called ‘Within Range’, was an individual game played in threesomes of similar handicaps.
Finishing 1 ^st in their flight- Susan Quigley, Gail Todgham, Liz Fitzhenry
Finishing 2^nd in their flight – Steph Rumford, Judy Adams, Kate Fleming
Finishing 3 ^rd in their flight – PA, Liz Quanbury, Karen Franklin
CTP #3 Stephanie Rumford
CTP #14 Cathy Hobart
Longest Putt – Gail Todgham 6’6”
 
We are looking for a few more ladies to play on the Mad River team when we host the Oslerbrook ladies on Monday July 20^th. Please have a look at the itinerary and come join us.
https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12808127042226766151
 
The Ladies Member Guest is on Thursday and sure to be a fun day planned by Ginny Griffin and Katie Macnee. Thank you for all your work to get this organized.
 
Sign up is open for the Member Member which takes place on July 28^th. If you need a partner, please let me know. 
 

 
Submitted by Dean Elliott, Men's Captain

What a week it was!!  In addition to Canada Day, there was lots to celebrate, including the completion of the on-course project, opening of the new 6^th and 17^th greens and of course our Club’s 35 Anniversary celebration!  Despite the heat and humidity, it was a fantastic week at Mad River.  A huge thank you to everyone that made it a week to remember!
 
The Men’s Senior Club Championship (age 55+) is coming up quickly and will be played on July 12^th and 13^th.  The Championship flight will be played over both days as a medal play event.  All other flights are played using the Stableford format on July 13^th.  With all 18 holes in play, this is a great opportunity to test your game against our full course with some friendly competition along the way.  Follow this link www.golfgenius.com/ggid/nt5nqu to register by July 8^th, and hope to see you there!
 

 
Submitted by Sandy Higgins, Membership Services

 

Submitted by Ryan Rinneard, Director of Instruction
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Submitted by Michelle Larcher, Food & Beverage Manager