Message From the Professional Staff,
Good Afternoon,
We have lots to share this week. First and foremost, we are excited to learn that Ontario is moving to step 3 of the re-opening. What does that mean for Golf Courses? Our friends at “We are Golf” and Golf Ontario have released the following info with a promise that answers to our more specific questions are still to come.
Outdoor social gatherings and organized public events with up to 100 people with limited exceptions
Indoor social gatherings with up to 25 people
Indoor weddings permitted with physical distancing
Indoor dining allowed with no limits on number of patrons per table
Indoor meeting and event space to operate with physical distancing and capacity to not exceed 50 %
Non-essential retail (pro shop) with capacity limited to the number of people that can physically distance
As of right now, all other protocols remain in place, including the government mandated “mask in cart” policy (when with members not from your same household) and masks being worn indoors and outdoors when you are unable to properly social distance.
As a result of the move to Step 3, we are taking this opportunity to again relax guest booking restrictions and return to some of our pre-covid guest policies. (More details are listed below).
Thank you to Nathane Jackson, who helped a number of our members go through a physical screening and evaluation to learn about their specific body limitations which may be impacting their golf game. We look forward to working with Nathane again in the coming weeks as he returns with a program focused on Power Testing and how you can get the most out of what you body is capable of.
UPCOMING EVENT REMINDERS: our 4 Man Quota Points event is now closed for registration. We do have a few limited single spots available for member’s whose category allows for event play. Please contact Ben at ben@lopcc.com to sign up. Our Senior/Junior Club Championship weekend is fast approaching! Make sure to sign up today before it is too late.
We welcome the first of our 3 outside events next Monday, July 19th as the Crimestoppers charity event comes to Lookout Point Country Club. With the protocols in place, we will not be shutting the golf course down for a shotgun, but rather hosting with split tee starts. This means that there will be limited times available (via lottery) for members before the tournament begins and again after the afternoon draw has completed. Please join us in welcoming Crimestoppers staff, volunteers and participants.
Our Ladies League is in the midst of a 2 week break as their social events ramp up. This Tuesday July 13th our Ladies Social Shotgun kicks off followed up by the Kay Fraser (an alternate shot event) on Tuesday, July 20th (tee times starting at 8:30)
See you at the course,
Dan Roud
Head Golf Professional
Lookout Point Country Club
FITTING DAYS
Want to try to newest equipment without the pressure to buy? Want an opportunity to take a properly fitted club immediately onto the course and test it against your own. NOW YOU CAN! Get ready for our Weekly Wednesday Fitting Days on the Lookout Point Practice Range. Thanks to our partnerships with Callaway, PING and Cobra we have fitting components for irons, drivers & some woods and hybrids for each of these brands. Starting on July 14th (from 1-5pm) and July 21st (10am - 5pm) golf shop lead Tim Levert will be taking appointments for fittings each day. Reminder - we have limited components and not necessarily everything that PING, Callaway & Cobra offer - but we certainly have the experience and knowledge to help you make an informed decision. To book, contact Tim in the golf shop or email him at theprofessionalstaff@lopcc.com.
GUEST BOOKINGS
As we enter step 3, we are pleased to relax our current guest booking restrictions. Going forward, you will be able to book guests online and where our regular restrictions permit. We will however, continue to utilize the lottery for member bookings only. All guest bookings must still be made only after the lottery for a given day has been completed. This will help us ensure we are prioritizing member tee times while balancing the desire to host guests at LPCC. The Guest Policy in the member handbook as outlined on page 23 states:
Any member in good standing may introduce guests to the privileges of the Club.
A maximum of three guests may accompany a member in playing the course. There are guest restrictions in place on weekend mornings, holidays, and Thursdays. All guests must play with the sponsoring member, register in the Pro Shop, and pay a green fee prior to playing the course. After payment of green fees, the guest is entitled to only 18 holes of golf per day. A guest who wishes to play another 9 or 18 holes may do so only if there is availability and another green fee is paid prior to commencing the next round.
Guests and visitors must adhere to all rules, regulations, and the Club’s dress code. Any member bringing guests to the Club, grounds, or golf course is responsible for the conduct of such guests at all times and is liable for any debt incurred or damage done by such guests.
Guests who reside within a 100 km radius of the Club and are not members of another private golf club in the area may only play the course once per month and a maximum of seven times per year.
Members’ guests who live outside of a 100 km radius of the club are not restricted to the number of times they may play.
The restrictions as mentioned above are:
1. No Guest Play on Thursdays
2. Maximum of 1 Guest Per Member on Weekend & Holiday Mornings
3. Guest bookings are accepted only after the lottery for a given day has been completed, and members can only book guests within the guidelines of what their category of membership allows.
Introduced in 2020 we have added new Prime & Off-Prime guest fee windows. They are:
Guests before 2:00 pm - PRIME
Guests after 2:00 pm - OFF-PRIME
Guests after 4:00 pm - TWILIGHT
For more information, please contact the golf shop
GOLF SHOP PROMOTIONS
In preparation for a full re-opening of the golf shop on Friday, July 16th we are celebrating step 3 with a few awesome promotions. Details below. Sales are on in stock items only and discounts are applied to lowest priced item(s).
50% off
ALL Sundog eyewear is now 50% off the Sundog sticker price. Includes the Paula Creamer collection as well.
Ecovessel Drinkware 20% off
All custom Ecovessel drinkware is 20% off. Include insulated water bottles, mugs & tumblers
Mens & Ladies Tops & Bottoms
All Men’s and Ladies Tops & Bottoms are Buy one, Get one 25% off. Excludes outerwear and/or layering pieces
UPCOMING CLINICS
There is still plenty of time to play your best golf this season. A great way to do that is joining one of our upcoming clinics. For $25, the only thing you have to lose is more strokes. All session led by Head Teaching Professional, Adam Steinschifter. Limited spots. Click the button below to register on our Academy website and book your spot today!!!
July 16th (4-5pm) - Driving School
Are you looking for a little more distance? Has your slice or hook become too severe? Look no further than this Driving School.
In this Driving School, you will learn the 4 primary factors for producing clubhead speed as well as factors that contribute to improving your clubface for straighter golf shots!
July 17th (2-4pm) - Total Short Game School
Sometimes Lookout Point beats us up and we need a little tuneup.
This short game tune-up dives into the basics principles of the most common short game shots. You will also learn simple cause and effects to help you "quick fix" your most common faults. After this course, you will be more efficient in your decision-making and shot selection around the green.
July 21st (10-11am) - Putting Fix
This clinic should almost be mandatory for Lookout Point!
In this clinic, we will tackle the 3 aspects needed to be a consistent putter. You will also learn how your putter, as well as your posture and eyes, influence your aim. After this clinic, you will be ready to tackle any putt at Lookout Point, even on the 18th green.
July 30th (11 - 12pm) - Knock it Close
Do you struggle with your irons? Are you more comfortable hitting out of the short rough vs the fairway?
In this clinic, you will learn the keys to making solid contact for all shots off the turf. You will also learn what combination of impact factors will help you hit the ball the optimal height and distance for your current swing speed. This will give you the confidence on your approach shots to knock it close!
Adam Steinshifter
Head Teaching Professional
LOOKOUT POINT COUNTRY CLUB
CORDIALLY INVITES YOU
TO PARTICIPATE IN A GOLF POOL
LIKE NO OTHER
LPCC BRITISH OPEN POOL -- for the --
2021 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
HOW IT WORKS: Everyone picks a team of 6 golfers. Add your best 4 of 6 golfers scores to form your team score. The best team score wins the pool. Cut golfers (and anyone who doesn’t finish 4 rounds) get 80 for any rounds not completed. Playoff holes do not count.
HOW TO JOIN THE POOL: Pick your team of golfers here
http://www.easyofficepools.com/join/?p=156875&e=zipp
LIVE LEADERBOARD: Follow the action live
http://www.easyofficepools.com/leaderboard/?p=156875
PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams. Enter as many teams as you wish - cost per entry is $10 (+HST). All winnings paid in Golf Shop Credit
GOLF GIVES BACK at LOOKOUT POINT
We have once again partnered with Golf Gives Back and Cobra to grow the game and help give more junior golfers an opportunity to experience the game of golf without the barrier of the cost involved in new equipment. In addition to Cobra jr sets that are available for sale, we will happily loan these same sets to juniors at no charge. Through our learning center and academy we have created the Junior Birdies & Junior Eagles programs which helps new golfers set and achieve attainable and realistic goals as they get world class instruction along the way.
The Cobra Junior Golf Program will help promote the game of golf to juniors aged 6-16, and helps drop the barrier of the costs involved. If you have participated in any of the following, please see an associate in the golf shop to collect your unique Cobra Contest Entry Card. Each card features a unique, one-time code that, when entered at www.GolfGivesBack.ca, provides the contestant a chance to win a BRAND new set of Cobra Junior clubs of their very own!
Junior Birdies or Junior Eagles Program
Took our a JR set as a loan
Purchased a JR set through Lookout Point Country Club
Brought a JR golfer for a lesson with one of our Academy Instructors
Treated a JR golfer (not a family member) to a round of golf at Lookout Point Country Club
To learn more about the Cobra Junior Golf Program and pre book these clubs for your junior, please contact a golf shop associate.
Don’t have a JR at home but want to support the Boys & Girls Club and Jr Golf??? Go to golfgivesback.ca and enter the current Summer Sweepstakes for your chance to win amazing prizes including a trip to the 2021 Masters.
