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a smile, "This is my office. Can it get any better?" Joining Jeff is Gordy Scutt who has been teaching for the past five years. A local boy, Gordy has earned some impressive honours including a great double in 1998 when he won both the BC Amateur and Canadian Junior titles. Having played NCAA Div 1 golf as well as four seasons on the Canadian Tour, he can help both the aspiring college player (he is a U "Dub" grad) or aspiring touring pro but he enjoys teaching all levels of golf. Gordy is passionate about teaching, "It was always in my mind that I wanted to teach... and my teaching philosophy has always been to teach with the individual in mind, finding the best swing for you." Rounding out the instruction team is Matt Matheson who hails from Atlantic Canada where he achieved a rare double winning two separate provincial championships (PEI and Nova Scotia). This winner of three professional tournaments is also a certified SNAG Golf Instructor and certified Ping/TaylorMade Club Fitter. Says Kevin Maxwell, "Matt's fun, welcoming attitude makes him an excellent choice for your golf instruction." Adds Jeff Palmer with a smile, "He is great coach for kids... maybe it's because he is so friendly and approachable." Team attitude aside, service is a key component of customer satisfaction and GM Randy Frank is very proud that their Golf Shop sells equipment and not just soft goods. "We think it's very important to provide equipment with custom clubfitting on a world class driving range. It goes right along being completely committed to meeting our golfers' needs. On top of that we will meet or beat our competitor's advertised price. Plus with every purchase you can earn valuable GolfBC points, redeemable for free rounds of golf." While on the subject of price and value, it is hard not to mention the spectacularly sited Forester's Bar & Patio... its location looking down on the 18th hole is exceptional and really only exceeded by the quality of the "West Coast Contemporary" cuisine. Three standouts are the smoked salmon Benedict for earlier in the day and later on the fresh seafood chowder and lamb shoulder with fragrant curry sauce, naan bread, mango chutney & jasmine rice. These great meals are the creations of Executive Chef Melbourne O'Brien. Randy Frank can't say enough about how lucky they are to have him, "Mel has worked with some of the biggest names from Bernard Cassavant at Chateau Whistler to Ernst Dorfler at the Pan Pacific and has since been instrumental in making the reputation of some of Victoria's best restaurants. Now he makes OV his home." Making OV home has become a quite a popular choice for Victoria golfers. The Bill Robinson design has required only minor changes over the past 20 years and poses more than enough challenge for any level of golfer. Says Jeff Palmer who has seen the course mature,"At 6600 yards, it still stands up in terms of challenge tee-to-green with the 7300 yard layouts being built today. Echo's Pat Solski,"This course demands you keep it in play. You get used to it and when you go to other clubs you reap the rewards." And rewards seem to be what Olympic View is all about. For more information, visit olympicviewgolf.com or call 250.474.3673 / 1.800.446.5322 82 GOLF REPORT 2012 Crown Isle Resort • crownisle.com • 888-338-8439. Crown Isle is the true turn-key golf resort as evidenced by Inside Golf choosing it as host for their Canadian Pairs Golf Tournament presented by WestJet for the past four years. You can fly into Comox airport and be on the first tee in around 30 minutes, then enjoy 4-star course-side accommodation. Their 2012 "Stay and Play" package includes 2 rounds of golf with power cart from $309/night based on double occupancy. You can also take advantage of the Crown Isle VANCOUVER ISLAND CROWN ISLE • IMAGE COURTESY SKY HIGH AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Golf Academy with Instructors Bert Jaeger and Robert Ratcliffe. Coming soon is a new show-home/real estate office so you can, "Come for a tee time and stay for a lifetime." Admiral Inn Motel • admiralinnhotel.com • 250- 721-0585. The Admiral Inn has seasonal deals with 33% off the regular rate that includes parking, continental breakfast, computer in lobby, wireless internet, and bicycles. Arbutus Ridge Golf Club • arbutusridgegolf.com • 250-743-5100. Book online tee times and save up to 15% on regular priced greens during early bird and matinee times. Also the further in advance you book the more you save! Also check out their i-Phone app for even easier online booking. Go to the App Store and search for GolfBC! The Group Therapy "Tournament in a bottle" is for groups of 12-28. Group Therapy includes golf with cart, dinner & prize, plus free Granville Island Brewing therapeutic beverage on 1st tee. Event organizers receive their green fee and power cart complimentary. Arrowsmith G&CC • golfarrowsmith.com • 800- 582-8633. Couple's Night here will starts May 19th. Join them for 9 holes of golf (shotgun start). The fun evening out includes buffet dinner & prizes. Or why not get the girls together for Ladies Night? The RBC Tourney goes June 27th and includes lunch and 18 holes. Beach Acres Resort • beachacresresort.com • 800- 663-7309. Beach Acres Resort's accommodations are situated on 23 acres of forested property bordered by Rathtrevor Beach's sandy seashore on Vancouver Island. The mild climate and spectacular local beaches of the Parksville area have earned us the nickname of "Canada's Riviera". Five Championship golf courses offer year-round challenges for all levels of expertise, and Canada's climate promises more glorious days on the courses! Their "Golf and Unwind" package starts from $219. Each person receives 2 nights accommodation, 2 rounds of golf with shared power cart plus two breakfasts / lunches. Be sure to ask about staying an extra night or bringing along a couple more friends. Beach Gardens Resort & Marina • beachgardens.com • 604-485 6267. Minutes from the very good Myrtle Point GC, Beach Gardens is a great getaway. This year they are hosting the 2nd Annual Blues Festival (powellriverblues2012.com) the first weekend in June on site as well as the world renowned Kathaumixw Choral Festival in July (kathaumixw.org) and the BC Bike Race in July (bcbikerace.com). Cottonwood GC • cottonwoodgolfcourse.com • 250- 245-5157. This hidden gem has a great deal that includes golf, cart, burger and a beer for just $45 Sunday, Monday and Tuesday after 2pm. Men's and Ladies Night 5:30pm Shotguns are $47 on alternating Wednesday nights. They also have a Nine and Dine - $35 – Thurs nights after 2pm. BW Plus Chemainus Inn • festivalinn.ca • 877- 246-4181. Book directly with the hotel for a minimum of two nights Chemainus accommodations and ask for our "Chemainus Dollar" special. Use your Chemainus Dollars for golf, dining, shopping, flowers, chocolate, frame them as a souvenir, or save them to be used during your next visit. Staying here lets you walk across the street to play the very enjoyable Mt. Brenton layout. Ask for promo code 8B. Special rates are available for Duncan Meadows and Cottonwood as well. To book , call the hotel at (250) 246-4181 or email seeyou@chemainushotel.com. Cowichan G&CC • cowichangolfclub.ca • 250-746- 5333. This venerable Macan design has a great Women's Night every Tuesday (April - August) after 3:00pm that includes prizes and 9 holes golf (non-members just $20.00). Men's Night is every Wednesday (April - September) with tee times after 2:30pm and includes 9 holes golf, 3-course dinner, prizes and deuce pot. (Members $25.00 and non- members $45.00). Monday and Thursday starting May 1 to August 31, after 4:00 pm kids under the age of 14 play for free when accompanied by a parent. Also if you are between the ages of 19 and 45 and are interested in joining the Cowichan Golf Club you can now for only $75 dollars a month. Call to inquire today! Duncan Meadows G&CC• duncanmeadows.com • 250-746-8993. Duncan Meadows has resurrected their Amateur this year moving it to Saturday and Sunday, June 9 - 10, 2012. There will be a fantastic Prize Table with an $8000 prize table (based on 144 entries). There will be both a Championship Flight & First Flight. Entry fee will be $165 (includes HST). Entry forms available at Duncan Meadows Golf Club or on their website. Fairwinds Resort • fairwinds.ca • 250-468-7666. After receiving a great response from their Family Golf days last summer, Fairwinds is running it again. It allows junior golfers to practice their swing, learn golf course etiquette, and spend some quality time outdoors with the family. Family Golf Nights go Friday through Sunday evenings after 5 pm. The cost is only $33 for 1 adult and up to 2 juniors (5 to 14 years) or $60 for 2 adults and 2 juniors. Taxes, carts and club rentals are not included. On those same days kids also play free after 4pm when accompanied by an adult. If that's not enough, after a game of golf, kids eat free when you purchase an adult meal. Their new flexible membership options offer annual golf passes (unlimited golf for one year from the purchase 2012 VANCOUVER ISLAND UPDATE