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Let a friend know about our newsletter! Click here to email them. As April fast approaches, we'd like to remind our readers of the 16th Annual Bruce Denniston Society Golf Classic, April 16, 17 & 18 at Glengarry Golf Links. The format is individual stroke play and the entry fee of $175 plus tax includes three rounds of golf, two dinners and two lunches. The Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society raises funds to support the work of the Canadian Unrelated Bone Marrow Donor Registry (UBMDR), which is the organization that registers potential bone marrow donors and matches them to patients needing transplants. To register, please call the Glengarry Golf Shop at 1-866-752-8787.
Twilight Groups will be starting at Glengarry beginning on April 8 from 6-7 pm. This is an excellent opportunity for Oceanside residents to polish their technique for the upcoming season. Participants may choose either Thursday or Friday evening sessions for a series of four 1-hour lessons, plus discounts on both golf and merchandise for just $107.00 plus gst. Registration spaces are filling quickly; call the Academy at 752-8786 to reserve today! This month we are very pleased to introduce two new columns to our readers. The Game will be a series of articles by BMGA Program Leader Doug Swanson (F.I.R.S.T. Place Sport & Lifestyle Management). In his first article, The 1st Hole, Doug speaks of the importance of enjoying the journey, a concept epitomized by one of his quotes (or, as we refer to them, 'Doug-isms') in 72 Holes: If you want to be 'there', then you have to be 'here'! Our other new column, Adam's World, will feature the musings of Adam Zabrodski, who is a grade 11 student from Calgary who has been training with us since September. Readers will remember Adam from the Student Perspective in our inaugural newsletter. His candid, often funny impressions convey the highs (and lows) of the competitive junior golfer in training. With best wishes, |
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Our summer schedule for 2004 will be in effect July 5 through August 27. Weekly summer sessions run Monday through Friday at a cost of $795.00 per participant per week, plus applicable taxes. Weekly Summer Camps include:
We encourage adults and families to enjoy the friendly hospitality of Tigh-Na-Mara Resort, Spa and Conference Center during your golf instruction at Brent Morrison Golf Academy. From the newly opened full-service Grotto Spa to the authentic west coast cuisine of the Cedar Dining Room, Tigh-Na-Mara succeeds in maintaining the highest level of quality services. Families traveling with young children who will not be participating in the golf camps will also enjoy the variety of children's' day programs offered through the resort. Please contact the BMGA Program Coordinator for more information on booking your golf camp accommodations. BMGA Summer Camp participants under the age of 18 who are not traveling with adults will be placed with a carefully selected Homestay family in the Oceanside area, at a cost of $200.00 per camp (Sunday-Saturday accommodation), plus gst. Complimentary morning and evening shuttle service is provided between Tigh-Na-Mara Resort, Homestays and Glengarry Golf Links. To receive a Summer Camps Registration Package, click here |
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As the spring weather arrives and curling and hockey come to an end, the activity level at the golf course increases. People are now ready to get the kinks out of their golf swings, and while it is understandable that they would want to get out on the golf course, it is more important than ever to take the time to warm up, stretch, practice and prepare for the golf season. The Golf Academy facility and staff are ready to provide all that is required to get your golf game ready for the season ahead. The practice bunkers and one of the new practice greens are in use now in the short game area, and the other green is just waiting for some heat. It won't be long before both are in full use. We have created such a wonderful facility for golfers to work on their technique that I encourage everyone to consider what they should be doing to get the most enjoyment out their golf game. It is especially important in the spring to spend some time getting ready so that the golf season can be a successful and enjoyable one. Muscles shorten up through lack of use, and the golf swing requires good muscle tone. To start the season by rushing to the golf course to play does more harm than good in the long run. Habits begin with but a single swing and so I encourage everyone to invest a little time in developing better swing habits and therefore give themselves the best opportunity to realize maximum enjoyment from this great game. |
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Ping G2
For golfers seeking forgiveness and game improvement from a traditional set makeup, the standard G2 model provides complete performance for all ability levels. Titleist
Designed to connect serious and aspiring golfers with better player-preferred forged iron construction, the Forged Stainless 704.CB irons offer deeper reach and playability than the Titleist Forged 600 Series and leverage the playability and design heritage of past Titleist DCI models. COMING IN SPRING 2004 Dunlop Loco
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Latest news from the Golf Shop is about the arrival of 2004 product. We have now received all of our Ping and Titleist iron and wood fitting components and both are a big hit with golfers of all abilities! Having product that is custom fitted has proven to make golf a more enjoyable game. People often think that being fitted for a set of clubs means spending thousands of dollars on a new top of the line set. Not true! Having your own clubs adjusted to your custom specs can be an inexpensive way of being better equipped for a game of golf. I have a policy in my shop that whether the customer is looking to buy an introductory or high end set of golf clubs, we fit that person first. Our goal is to have every customer play with clubs that are suitable for them. We are also carrying the Dunlop Loco line of junior golf clubs. The set consists of a putter, 13 degree wood, 5,7 and 9 iron, and a golf bag with double strap and stand. There are 2 sizes: ages 7-9 and ages 10-12 and each set retails for $164.95. It is just as important for youngsters to have a set fit for them, as this is the time when habits are formed. Having an old set cut down can be too heavy and the grips can be too big for their hands, resulting in detrimental swing compensations. On the clothing front, we have just received our Liz Golf and Aurea for women and Aureus and Cotton Reel for men. We have a full range of styles, colors, and sizes. The number one golf shoe for both men and women has been the Footjoy athletic style, retailing for $99.95. This shoe fits well and is lightweight which makes it great for walking. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another season here at Glengarry and ensuring everyone has the right equipment to maximize their game! Make 2004 your most enjoyable golf year with custom fitted equipment. |
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Bicep Curls
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Gaining General Muscle Strength As golfers, gaining muscle strength in the legs, core and upper body is crucial in supporting the body during the golf swing. What I would like to address this month is why and how a golfer should develop his/her muscular ability. Golfers need to develop strength without building bulk, as bulky muscles are shorter and can therefore restrict the golfer's ability to complete a full swing. How does the aspiring golfer or avid senior gain and maintain strength? Start with the legs, which are needed for balance and leg drive. Exercises such as stair climbing, step-ups, wall sits and leg presses are excellent exercises, as is walking. To help prepare for the golf season, golfers should be walking for at least 20 minutes, a minimum of 3 days per week. Exercises for the core were introduced in the previous newsletter. For a refresher on developing core stability, please see our February edition Are there any specific exercises golfers should avoid?
How do I gain strength?
This is a short introduction to gaining muscle strength for golfers. Optimally, golfers should have an assessment to indicate strengths and weaknesses and have a professional develop an individualized program that can be done either at home or at a gym. To set up your Personal Fitness Screening and Program Outline, call Scotty at (250) 248-9666, or email scotty@brentmorrisongolf.com |
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To view our top motivational picks, click here To submit your personal favorite, click here |
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5 Tips for Healthy Eating 1. Go for Whole Grains
2. Take a bite from more vegetables and fruit
3. Make your day with milk products
4. Pick a lean protein
5. Go easy on added fats
For more tips and recipes, visit the Dietitians of Canada's website: www.dietitians.ca/eatwell Noble Nutrition is located in Parksville, B.C. To enquire about workshops, Shop Smart Tours or individual consultations, contact Maureen at 951-0888 or email maureen@brentmorrisongolf.com. |
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1st Hole: I am the Journey Sport is most of all fun. We do our sport because we are exhilarated by the "game" and its essence. We love it for what it brings to us and for what we can bring to it. Loving our sport is a very private thing. Many times it is extremely difficult to explain it to others, because the sport essence, as we feel it, is almost always at a deep-tissue spot in our gut, where only we can go. Even two people who passionately love the same game cannot really share what the game means to the other. Nevertheless, our game, our sport, is a cherished activity that enlivens us. The joy and vitality that sport brings to us are without parallel. There is a channeling, a deep focus, and a sense of challenge that brings us from our malaise. Few other "things" bring us from our chairs to heart palpitations as quickly, and as deftly as our sport. But, sport is not the journey. Sport is the vehicle through which we manage the adventure. We are the journey and we decide the nature of the journey that we will have as we strive to achieve dreams, aspirations, and a favoured destination. So how should we partake in this? What are the guideposts? Is it something with a beginning, middle, and end? What end? How do we move forward? These questions can perplex us, and no one answer is "best". A healthy orientation that can help us live well in our sport is to accept that we must fully participate in the journey (each day, each moment) so that we can give ourselves the "best chance" of getting to the destination. Is there only one journey? Is it ever done? Not easy questions to answer either Enjoying any journey is to enjoy the "demands" that it brings to us. The dream focuses us; the tasks ground us. The journey moves us! As we pursue our fondest desires we are most healthy when we become the tasks that are immediately in front of us and live those well. I think we need to occasionally "peek" at the dream (rather than live in the dream) and then divert our vision to the present tasks, the journey. We should enjoy the day, live it fully, as it is our only true moment to be exactly who we are. BE THE JOURNEY. Next month: 2nd Hole: I am the Fairway that Contains the Quest If you are inclined, e-mail me with your comments and/or notions about sport: doug@brentmorrisongolf.com |
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Pre-Golf Chest Opener Straighten your arms and elbows as much as possible and gently lift your chest up and away from the club as you take 5 deep, full breaths. Make sure not to arch the lower back by keeping your belly moving towards the spine and really feel your ribs lifting and opening with each breath. Not only will this help your swing, but the deep breaths will bring more oxygen to your brain and body, giving you more mental and physical energy so you can make better game choices and keep your focus longer! PowerYoga Classes
Tuesdays: 6:30-8:00 pm
All classes Co-Ed. No experience necessary. To register, email penny@brentmorrisongolf.com
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Course Management: As easy as ABC and 123
In building a course management strategy there are three components to take into consideration for every shot. First, we rate the target position:
Secondly, we rate our overall game on that given day as either A, B, or C. How we are playing that day during the round up to this given shot will help you decide this rating: Lastly, we rate the club we've selected for the specific shot as 1, 2, or 3: Here's an example to show you how this course management system works: Let's say you are having an average game (B). You are faced with a 100-yard shot to a pin in the back of a 2-tiered green on the upper tier. You are typically not a very good short game player and have trouble with distance control. There is trouble long, and bunkers on both the left and right side of the green. There is no trouble into the green. This is a 2-B-2 situation. The pin is in a yellow light (2) position, we are playing average (B), and we only feel moderately comfortable with our short game iron (2) that's been selected, because of our distance control. Remember, we always divide greens visually into either 3 or 4 sections. For simplicity we'll work with 3 sections. If the pin is in the back section, we want to aim for the middle. If we hit it long, we could end up close but should be protected from the trouble further back. If we are accurate, we'll be in position for a birdie opportunity; if we're short, we should be just on and have a good chance for a 2-putt par. If our short iron play is strong, our rating would go to a 2-B-1 and we would be more likely to go after the flag. If everything is going well, the pin is in an easy position, and we feel confident with the club in hand then the rating becomes 1-A-1. This is the ultimate goal: a state of perfect permission and a "flow of GO" signal to your brain, also known as being in the zone. A 3-C-3 rating means "Warning", and you'll need to be protective and play it safe. In this situation, change it to a 3-C-1 rating by changing clubs to a club you feel confident with, even if it means possibly sacrificing yardage or position. Remember, if you play the 3-C-3 shot, more often than not, you'll pay the price with your score! Continually strive to improve each club and work them through practice to the "1" stage. You have no control over the targets, except how you approach and manage them. As for how you're playing on any given day, you can improve your performance by visiting your local CPGA Professional and working on your game under his or her guidance and supervision. This course management method has to be a strictly personalized and subjective rating system for your game and your game only. Just because Tiger can hit a 210-yard bunker shot over the water to a tight pin under the toughest of situations doesn't mean you should, even on an "A" day. Play your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. Just because you made one great shot in a similar situation with this particular club in a previous round, don't assume it's just going to happen again. Take what today's round has to offer and plan accordingly. Don't fool yourself into trying that low-percentage shot. Low percentage shots add up to double bogies (or worse!) in a hurry. This is why record-keeping of your statistics is so important. Statistics don't lie about your game. Check out www.elessons4sports.com to try an online stats management program and start recording your stats today. It will provide insight into where your strengths and weaknesses are and where to dedicate your practice time. By incorporating this rating system and recording your successes and failures with each shot you will quickly become a manager of your game and I guarantee you will see improvement and watch your scores drop! To book a lesson with Brandon Guile, call the Brent Morrison Golf Academy office today at 752-8786, or email brandon@brentmorrisongolf.com
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All students should now have their tournaments scheduled and organized in their individual golf profiles on elessons4sports. Once the tournaments are scheduled, this will show any Tournament date conflicts and help us stay focused on playing the proper events in order to reach your peak performance for the major events (qualifiers, provincial & national championships). Once the event is complete, the players statistics should be entered the following evening. This will help us analyze any factors that may be contributing to either poor or superior performance. The following details will be essential to helping us improve students' competitive performance:
The PEA has four basic components:
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For the last 6 months, Brent and all the other teachers in the Academy have been helping me with my game. I’ve learned the concepts of the golf swing. I know when I miss- hit the ball. I know what causes it and I know how to correct it. Most important of all, they’ve helped me achieve many of my goals. The program is great. It has all I need to take my game to the next level. We have a workout program. We have developed nutritional eating habits. We participate in power yoga. We meet regularly with a sports psychologist. All these are really important factors that make a good player even better. Qualicum Beach is a great place! I’ve had a lot of fun here. My homestay family has been great. Everybody here has been really nice to me and I appreciate it. School is not that bad, there is lots of homework to do, but I can handle it. The only thing I didn’t like was winter weather. I'm glad that the warm weather in February is back. I can barely wait for the tournaments to begin. I feel that I’m going to do very good this year and I’m going to win a lot of tournaments. I love to compete. It’s one of my favorite things to do. Everybody in the Brent Morrison Golf Academy has been great. I really want to thank everyone here. Thanks a lot! |
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It is now March, and the tournaments are starting in a few weeks, so I have been finishing all the major changes that I have been implementing into my game. I thought I was tournament-ready about a week ago when I was shooting some decent scores, but Brent quickly stopped that and changed a few more aspects of my swing so I could be even better for tournaments. It makes sense now, but I scoffed at the idea of purposely not playing well. All the students seem to be enjoying the improving weather conditions, which leads to more golf as well as improved morale. Personally, I am quite optimistic about playing some competitive golf so I can truly measure the magnitude of my improvement and I would guess that all the students are too. It has been a long road of change and one that encompasses emotional development as much as physical growth. This has been the message from my parents, who will happily attest to the fact that I am not the same person who left home in September, but I am now the son that they wished they originally had. I now have an improved attitude as well as a more positive outlook on life, which includes other aspects than just golf.
Six months and 62 trips to the gym later (not that I am counting), Scotty (our trainer) has sculpted me into a newer and leaner version of my former self. My improved condition has had been a great contributing factor in changing my golf swing, as it has allowed me to make certain movements that I was unable to achieve before. Having Scotty alongside to supervise and change my workouts accordingly has been wonderful and his comments to talk less and exercise more are always motivating. My life has entered a nice routine up to this point; my entire day consists of attending school, going to the golf course and then exercising, which is a lifestyle that I am very fond of. If I could quit school and just golf and work out then everything would be perfect, but I can cope with what I have now. The future looks promising for all, and there have been plenty of good times working on my game with all the students and staff at the academy. The best part is that there are only another six months until I will be back in Qualicum retooling my game for another year. |
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Brent Morrison
Recognized in 1998 as both British Columbia and Canadian PGA "Teacher of the Year", Brent is consistently ranked as one of Golf Magazine's "Top Golf Instructors in North America" and has recently been nominated for inclusion into Golf Magazine's prestigious list of "Top 25 Golf Schools". Brent has been featured in Score Golf Magazine, Golf Magazine, Pacific Northwest Golfer, Inside Golf, Island Golfer and Fitness World, among other publications. Teaching private and group lessons to both adults and juniors since 1989, Brent's constructivist approach to golf instruction led him to create the comprehensive 10-month Junior Golf Development program, now in its second year, with his wife, Janie. |
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Barrie McWha
A member of the Canadian PGA since 1967, Barrie McWha began his apprenticeship at Southwood Golf and Country Club in Winnipeg. During the period of 1977 through 1985 he was a Member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian PGA, serving as President in 1983-84. In 1990, Barrie started Premier Golf Associates, a Golf Management Consulting Business, and in 1996 arranged the purchase of Glengarry Golf Links. Barrie has served as President of the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce, is currently a Director of the Oceanside Tourism Association and is the 2010 Olympics Community Chair for the Qualicum Beach area. |
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Janie Rome Morrison
Janie maintains a
solid support network for students in our 10-month Junior Development
Program, acting as liaison between parents, students, homestay families,
schools and the Golf Academy. She administers our Homestay, Personal
Development and Work Experience programs. Janie is instrumental
in coordinating our customized and seasonal programs for individuals,
families, tour and corporate groups and oversees all program registrations.
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Gord Melissa
Gord began playing
golf at the age of twelve at the Cowichan Golf and Country Club
and realized early on that this was to become a life-long passion.
At 15, he began working in the back shop and entered the CPGA Apprenticeship
program in 1991. Gord became a Class "A" Professional in 1996, and
was awarded the British Columbia PGA "Assistant of the Year" designation
in 2001. His desire to teach golf and manage a golf facility was
realized in January 2002, when Gord became Head Professional at
Glengarry Golf Links, a position which highlights his enthusiasm
both for the game and for helping players fulfill their goals.
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Brandon Guile
A graduate of the
Professional Golf Management program at Camosun College, Brandon
has extensive teaching experience with students of all ages. Formerly
Junior Chairman and Coordinator at Crown Isle Golf Resort, Brandon's
energy and sense of humour made him a favorite instructor of the
many youth who participated in the Brent Morrison Golf Academy Summer
Camps at Crown Isle in 2003. We are pleased to welcome Brandon to
our team at Glengarry Golf Links and are confident our students
will enjoy his progressive instruction and engaging teaching style.
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Steve Hocking
Steve has worked in
the golf industry for the past 16 years and is a graduate of the
Professional Golf Management program at Camosun College. He is a
devoted player on the Vancouver Island Professional Golf Tour who
has earned Top 10 Status on the Order of Merit for the last three
seasons, winning the Mid-Island Assistant's Championship in 2001.
For the past two years, Steve has been Junior Chairman at Glengarry
Golf Links; dedication recognized by his peers with his 2003 nomination
for British Columbia PGA "Junior Promoter of the Year". Steve's
goal is to help each student learn to enjoy the game and have fun!
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Diarmid "Scotty"
McVicar Scotty received his
Diploma from the Royal Infirmary School of Physiotherapy in Glasgow,
Scotland. A former trainer to the NHL Winnipeg Jets, Scotty was
also attending Physiotherapist at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, 1978
& 1982 Commonwealth Games. He presently owns and operates Oceanside
Physiotherapy & Work Conditioning Centre in Parksville, B.C., where
he trains students in our 10-month Junior Golf Development program
three times weekly.
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Anne Sands
Anne is a certified
Program Leader for Context Associated and Vancouver Island Excellence
Seminars, leading personal and professional development courses
called, "The Pursuit of Excellence." She has pinpointed critical
elements to make the difference between success and failure in creating
and achieving whatever it is you want in life. Anne teaches using
high involvement, "accelerated learning" techniques so that participants
learn faster, remember more and achieve maximum results.
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Maureen Noble-Kilback Formerly Senior Clinical Dietitian at Langley Memorial Hospital, Maureen has energetically maintained a thriving private practice in the Oceanside area, working with businesses and individuals alike. Maureen brings a strong background in Sports Nutrition and Disease Prevention and Treatment to Brent Morrison Golf Academy, where she conducts regular workshops for our students, as well as providing individual nutritional counselling.
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Penny McGuire
For over a decade, Penny has helped many reach their physical and personal best, from Athletes to Mums to Be, to Mature Movers in both Australia and Canada. Penny has recently moved to the Oceanside area and trains BMGA students and staff weekly in PowerYoga classes at Glengarry Golf Links. |
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Doug Swanson
Doug is a Human Performance Consultant, specializing in the areas of team and individual consultations in Sport Psychology, Managing Adversity and Lifestyle Management. He is the sports psychology consultant to the Portland Winterhawks and facilitates educational & motivational programs through his company, F.I.R.S.T. Place for Human Performance. Doug is also an instructor at Red Deer College and a sessional instructor at the University of Calgary. |
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1025 Qualicum Road, Qualicum Beach, B.C., Canada, V9K 1M5
Toll Free: 1-866-752-8787 / Phone: (250) 752-8786 / email: info@brentmorrisongolf.com
Visit our website: www.brentmorrisongolf.com
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