Whitevale's 34th Longest Day of Golf (LDOG) is Friday, June 20th. Inspired by seven-year-old Jeffrey Store's battle with pediatric cancer, this event began in 1991, raising $1,623 in the first year and has raised a total of $582,825 to date for the Canadian Cancer Society (100% of proceeds).

Our incredible foursome - Paul Stephenson, Kevan Goble, Jacquie Dunne, & Craig Ferns - will golf from dawn (approx. 5:30 a.m.) until dusk. Forecaddies will alert each group when the dedicated foursome is coming through - if you're playing, please step aside to cheer them on!

How You Can Support LDOG:

• Donate:
  • Online : fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/team/LDOG
  • At the Pledge Table on June 14th and June 20th.
• Play Golf June 20th: Watch for the foursome!
• On-Course Contests:
  • Make a donation at Hole #14 to participate in the Hole-In-One contest: $5,000 prize!
  • Be closest to the Line (Hole #7).
• Online Silent Auction (Live June 14th): www.32auctions.com/LDOG2025
  • Bid often & share!
• Raffle Tickets - available on June 14th and June 20th:
  • Win an LDOG designated parking spot (1 year!).
  • GM, Head Pro, and Club Captain parking spots (for July/Aug).
  • Framed, autographed Mike Weir 2003 Masters print.
• More Ways:
  • Buy 50/50 draw tickets.
  • Pledge based on the number Birdies and Eagles the foursome will make.
• And the good news is that you can chit everything!

Help Our Silent Auction! We need items (tickets, gift cards, golf gear, etc.). Please contact Kandice: kandicebrackenbury67@gmail.com kandicebrackenbury67@gmail.comto donate.

Enjoy the Day! Bring family, enjoy live music on the patio along with a great BBQ special, receive complimentary experienced golf balls, and sunscreen samples.

Payments accepted by chit too!

All of these links and details are also on the Club Website under Member Central.

Please plan on attending and participating in this incredibly special event!

Posting Scores and Match Play Events

To post scores for incomplete golf rounds for handicap purposes, you must have played at least nine holes with a corresponding 9-hole course rating and slope rating. If you play between 10 and 17 holes, you'll need to enter hole-by-hole scores for the holes played, leaving the unplayed holes as “0”. The unplayed holes will have their scores adjusted based on the USGA's rules of handicapping.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Minimum Holes Played:
  You must have played at least nine holes with a recognized 9-hole course rating and slope rating to post a score for handicap purposes. If you play nine holes and there were holes not played due to construction this score is ineligible to post.

• Hole-by-Hole Scoring:
  If you play between 10 and 17 holes, you will enter your scores for each hole you played and leave the remaining unplayed as “0”.

• Adjusted Scores: When holes are closed
  The unplayed holes will be adjusted using the "expected score" method, which considers factors like your handicap index and the par and handicap strokes for each hole.

• Scoring for Unfinished Holes: Used for Matches that end early
  If you start a hole but don't finish it, you'll use the "Most Likely Score" procedure to estimate your score for that hole.

Derby Tee Times

• All tee times were made with the priority of the A,B,C membership categories.
• All “A” players were given early tee times then mixing in “B” and “C” accordingly.
• We have done our best to accommodate all requests.

Sr Men's Ryder Cup Qualifying 2025

• Deadline to sign up is this Saturday May 24^th at 11:59pm.
• Open to all “A” and “B” members with a handicap of 10 or less.

Thank You for Your Support!

A big thank you to all our members for your continued support of our Food & Beverage program. We've been receiving a lot of positive feedback and compliments on both our food and service-your kind words mean a lot to our team.

Cheers to New Cocktails!

We're excited to introduce a fresh lineup of cocktails made with premium Canadian liquor-perfect for sipping on the patio during these beautiful warm days. Be sure to try one (or a few!) of our new creations:

• Gin Mezcal Sour
• Elderflower Cucumber Spritz
• Ocean Breeze
• Strawberry Aperol Margarita

Sleeman Clear Lime Contest

We're running a fun promotion featuring Sleeman Clear Lime -- every time you purchase a Sleeman Clear, you'll receive a ballot to enter our contest. Prizes include hats, golf balls, and even a Titleist golf bag! Don't miss your chance to win while enjoying a crisp, refreshing beer.

Nine and Dines Are Back!

We're thrilled to announce the return of our much-loved Nine and Dine events! Mark your calendars for the first one on Friday, June 14th. More details will be shared soon-stay tuned!

Weekly Features You Won't Want to Miss

Our weekly features continue to be a hit:

• Friday: Classic Fish & Chips
• Saturday: BBQ from 11am-4pm (weather permitting)
• Sunday: Our popular Prime Rib Dinner

As always, we recommend making reservations-especially for weekends-as we tend to fill up quickly.

We're looking forward to a fantastic season with all of you!

Add Some Bounce

Frequently at Whitevale we're faced with a little pitch or chip shot from a tight fairway lie that needs to be lofted high over a bunker or finger of rough. Even for low handicappers, this situation can be unnerving as it's so easy to chunk or thin this shot. Rather than employing the standard back in the stance-strike down steeply-lean the shaft forward at impact technique, instead, try engaging your wedge's bounce. To do so, position the ball in the middle of your stance, distribute your weight evenly, and situate your hands over top of the ball so the shaft is vertical. Swing back like Sheffler, using a minimum of wrist cock, and through impact release the clubhead smoothly with your trail hand - almost as if you were lobbing a beanbag to a 5 year old kid who's 5-10 yards away. The goal is to return the shaft to its starting position at impact - vertical, not leaning forward. No clubface rotation is required; it should face the sky at the finish. This technique shallows the club's attack angle. Now you have some margin for error because even if the clubhead bottoms out behind the ball, the bounce ensures the leading edge won't dig into the turf and you'll still get a workable result. When applied properly, this method basically eliminates the dreaded “laying the sod” over the ball result.

Spring Lesson Information

Junior Camps

The Whitevale Junior Camps are intended to be fun, but also to ensure each student becomes a better golfer. The camps run Monday-Friday from 9am-2pm and are offered for junior members 10-18 years old. Beneficial for juniors of all skill levels. Dates: July 21-25, July 28-August 1, August 18-22. Cost: $545.

Spring Lesson Specials

“Sharpen That Short Game”

3 one-hour lessons focusing on improving your short game, ultimately leading to better scoring. Cost: $240.

“Enter Sandman”

A one-hour sand lesson where we review and work on your fundamentals. Let's turn your weakness into a strength. Cost: $85.

“Swing Thing”

5 one-hour lessons focusing on your full swing. After assessing your swing utilizing Trackman technology, we'll organize a comprehensive plan to make it better. Cost: $395.

“Back On Course”

9 hole playing lesson. There's nowhere better than on the course for me to observe and assess the strengths and weaknesses of your golf game. Split the cost with someone else. Cost: $150.

“Junior Package”

5 one-hour lessons for juniors intent upon developing all aspects of their golf game this Spring. Cost: $295.

*For further information, contact Whitevale Teaching Professional Kevan Goble at 416-873-6984 or kevangoble@gmail.com.