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I am interested in doing a cleansing. I went to the health food store and was overloaded with a lot of brochures on different products. Is there a safe, simple way to cleanse or detoxify without buying several different products to supplement the vitamins and minerals that they tell me I will lose when I go on a 7 day cleanse? - J.D., North Vancouver
My first comment would be Why do you think you need to fast? I do not recommend fasting or "cleansing". Generally we flush or clean out "closed systems”, such as the radiator in your car. Your digestive system is a open system, therefore it does not require cleansing through a 7 day fast. My opinion is that these programs are a money grab. The body will go in to a state of starvation; the reason people start to feel awful is that the brain stops using carbohydrate for fuel (because none is available) and starts burning ketones. This can be particularly dangerous for some people and is not good for anyone. The reason you feel tired is not because you are getting rid of all sorts of toxins, it is because you are starving your body of the fuels it needs. You will start to use protein from your muscles, both structural muscle and internal organs (the heart is a muscle). This can result in permanent damage & weakening of organs. Unless you work your structural muscles, you may very well gain weight back as fat, which is not a good thing either! Spend your money on wholesome, fresh foods and drink plenty of water - your body will thank you and so will your pocket book!
Maureen Noble-Kilback, R.D. is a member of the Registered Dietitians of Canada, a professional organization which represents over 5,000 Dietitians nationally and provincially. Members of the Dietitians of Canada follow a Code of Ethics and are committed to providing safe and reliable advice. To book your nutritional consultation, call Maureen at (250) 951-0888, or email maureen@brentmorrisongolf.com

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Instruction programs for the Glengarry Junior Membership began on May 5 and will continue each Wednesday evening at 5:30 pm through August 4. Exactly 100 juniors attended our first Junior night and we were very pleased to see a mix of both boys and girls ranging in age from 7 - 16 years!
Our junior membership program is an excellent way for Oceanside juniors to learn proper technique, gain experience on the course and have fun! A Glengarry Junior Membership includes:
- Instruction for the Cracker Jack & Smack Dab levels (Cutting Edge & Performance Programs extra).
- Access to the practice facilities.
- Unrestricted tee-time bookings and unlimited golfing privileges upon demonstration of appropriate conduct and skills to maintain pace of play.
- Cost: $150.00 per calendar year, plus gst and BCGA or LCGA membership.

Over the next few weeks, the Glengarry Junior Members will be organized into the following levels:
Level 1: 'Cracker Jacks'
This is the introductory membership level for beginning players. Each session will consist of a 1-hour group lesson and will feature a different theme each week. Once a month juniors will play 9 holes under the supervision of their peer models. Students will maintain logbooks where they will record short journal entries about what they learned at each session.
- Wednesdays, May 5-August 4, 5:30-6:30 pm
- 1 hour group lesson
- 9 holes played on the last Wednesday of each month
- Content will include etiquette, rules, swing fundamentals and short game system
Prerequisites: Open to all 2004 Glengarry Junior Members
Cost: Included with Glengarry Junior Membership
Level 2: 'Smack Dabs'
This level is for all players who have completed the introductory 'Cracker Jack' level. Playing on the course (taking the skills learned at the practice facility onto the course) is the focus for this level. Players will start with a 1-hour group lesson, followed by 9 holes under the supervision of their instructors. Students will maintain logbooks where they will record short journal entries about what they learned at each session.
- Wednesdays, May 5-August 4, 5:30-8:30 pm
- 1 hour group lesson, followed by 9 holes of golf
- Content will include etiquette, rules, full swing, chipping, putting, sand play and course management
Prerequisites: Completion of 'Cracker Jack' level or at discretion of Director
Cost: Included with Glengarry Junior Membership
Level 3: 'Cutting Edges'
This intermediate program is designed for all players who have completed the 'Smack Dab' level. Players at this level will become comfortable with playing 18 holes and focus more on individual tendencies and corrections. Students will be expected to set goals and develop action plans, based on individual objectives. Players will have two 1-hour sessions per week and play 9 holes per week with instructors. Each month students will submit their logbook reviewing what they have learned.
- Wednesdays, May 5-August 4, 5:30-8:30 pm
- Two 1-hour group lessons weekly (2nd session TBA)
- On course instruction: 9 holes per week
- Monthly competitions
Prerequisites: Completion of 'Smack Dab' level or at discretion of Director. Participants must hold a Glengarry Junior Membership.
Cost: $100.00 per month, plus gst
Performance Programs
Our Performance Programs have been designed specifically to suit the needs of committed junior golfers working toward college golf scholarships or considering careers in Professional Golf. Students embark upon intensive training programs, which include Golf Instruction, On-course practice, Sports Psychology, Nutrition Education, Strength & Conditioning, Goal Setting & Personal Planning and Tournament Play. (Full-time, Part-time & Boarding options available)
Prerequisites: Completion of "Cutting Edge" level, or at discretion of Director. Participants must hold a Glengarry Golf Links Junior Membership.
For more information on Glengarry Junior Memberships and corresponding instruction programs, please call the Golf Shop or the Academy at 752-8786.
With best wishes,

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Our Twilight Group Lessons are designed for all skill levels! Improve your golf game and enjoy a few evenings out with friends or family in these fun, informative sessions. Choose either Thursday or Friday evenings for four consecutive weeks
New Sessions begin on June 3rd & 8th. Call 752-8786 to register today!
Program includes:
- Four 1-hour lessons covering full swing, short game, rules, etiquette and much more!
- Evaluation of your golf equipment.
- Learn the benefits of using clubs that are suited for you. Detailed handout personalized for your ongoing improvement
- Special double twilight golfing (after 6:00 pm)
- 10% off all proshop purchases
- Enroll early as enrollment is limited
Click
here for the schedule and more information.
To register please click
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Our Five-Day Summer Camps are an ideal way for juniors, families and adults to work on their game while enjoying the sandy beaches, majestic wilderness and charming communities found in the Oceanside region of Vancouver Island.
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:
- Daily golf instruction with our certified CPGA Teaching Professionals
- Lunch, Mon-Fri
- Unlimited practice facility usage
- Golfing as per program itinerary
- Elessons
- E-Lessons Stats/Tournament Package
- Arrival Package
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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Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player, you will benefit from our long and short game systems! All schools feature instruction by our certified Canadian PGA Teaching Professionals and accommodation through our partner resort, Tigh-Na-Mara Spa, Resort & Conference Center. Click here for scheduled schools.

We strive to make your golf experience with us both memorable and rewarding. Whether you are here for a short stay or an extended period, we will design a package to meet your objectives!
Please complete a custom inquiry form and we will
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Barrie McWha, Executive Professional, Glengarry Golf Links

Glengarry Golf Links Property Officially Absorbed into Qualicum Beach
The Town Council of Qualicum Beach officially passed a motion on March 17 approving the expansion of the Town's boundaries to include the Glengarry Golf Links property. This clears the way for Glengarry to proceed with its plans to develop a destination resort complex to support and enhance the golf experience.
By the end of 2004 the construction of the new 17th and 18th holes will be completed and they will be put into play, replacing the current holes. The new golf course will be attractive to all those players looking for a high quality golf experience supported by attentive service and the finest in facilities. Playing to par 72 at yardages of 6600+ from the black tees, 6000 yards from the silver tees, 5200 yards from the gold tees, and 4500 yards from the green tees, golfers of all abilities will find challenge and enjoyment in an aesthetically delightful environment.
The serious planning of the Resort complex has now started with plans calling for approximately 240 units of accommodation, a clubhouse, and related amenities. Accommodation types may include fractional ownership lodge units, villas, cottages and quite possibly dormitories to house students in the high school program and summer staff. A rental pool will ensure that units purchased can be revenue properties as well.
All in all, the next few years here are going to be exciting for sure, as we develop our 'world famous golf resort.'
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Gord Melissa, Head Professional, Glengarry Golf Links
I am very excited about the Junior program this year as we now have an elite facility for training and the Brent Morrison Golf Academy for instruction. With 100 juniors in attendance for our first Junior Nite on May 5, we are off to a roaring start! For more information about the Junior Membership program at Glengarry Golf Links, please click here or call the Golf Shop at 752-8786.
In the Golf Shop we will be carrying Krickets junior polo shirts and windshirts for golf as well as Roots golf shoes. Please do not hesitate to come into the Golf Shop and ask for assistance. Our goal is to make the kids feel comfortable and as much a part of the Golf Club as anyone else.
Men's Nite and Ladies' Nite are now both underway. The cost is $25 for members and $40 for guests. Men's & Ladies' Nites are 5:30pm shotgun starts and consist of 9 holes, dinner and prizes. You can sign up as a single or enter a team of four. These Thursday evening events will fill up fast, so call the Golf Shop to register today!
We now have all of our demo clubs in and have recently received our Izod and Roots clothing for men and women. Our demo product consists of Taylor Made, Ping, Callaway, Titleist and Cobra. These products are available to take to the course as well as the range.
As you can see, the season is well under way and we in the Golf Shop are excited to bring all of these events and services to you. Please stop by anytime to take a look or to say hello!
The Golf Shop at Glengarry Golf Links is open 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, 7 days a week.
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Diarmid "Scotty" McVicar, RPT, CWCE, BMGA Program Leader - Fitness
The Games People Play
Having worked hard all winter you now know how to stretch, work on your cardiovascular system, develop your core, and generally strengthen your muscles.
Now that the golf season is upon us and there is a tournament every weekend, it is time to back off the really heavy fitness program you have been on, but it's still important to maintain your fitness level! The high school students at the Academy are now working on fitness routines at the course after their regular golf training - it's hard to find the motivation to work out indoors during daylight savings time! The following drill is an example of one of their routines, which will give you a chance to both practice your golf and maintain your fitness:
- Starting at the Pro Shop, walk quickly to the practice area, put down your practice balls and clubs, do 20 jumping jacks, then stretch the upper and lower body.
- Take your 9 iron and hit 10 balls, then stop and do 10 push ups.
- Walk (or run) to the far end of the practice tee and back. Pull out your 8 iron and hit 10 balls, then do 10 squats (those with knee or hip problems avoid going past 90 degrees of knee bend).
- Walk (or run) to the far end of the practice tee and back. Pull out your 7 iron and hit 10 balls, then do 10 abdominal crunches.
- Walk (or run) to the far end of the practice tee and back. Pull out your 6 iron and hit 10 balls, then touch your toes 10 times (this can also be a hamstring stretch on a bench if there is one nearby.)
- Walk (or run) to the far end of the practice tee and back. Pull out your 5 iron and hit 10 balls, then do 10 leg extensions while sitting.
- Walk (or run) to the far end of the practice tee and back. Hit 10 balls with a 4 or 3-iron, then do 10 abdominal crunches.
- Walk (or run) to the far end of the practice tee and back. Hit 10 balls with a 4 or 5 wook, then do 10 squats.
- Walk (or run) to the far end of the practice tee and back. Hit 10 balls with your 3 wood, then do 10 push ups.
- Walk (or run) to the far end of the practice tee and back. Hit 10 balls with your driver, then go through your stretching routine.
Keep it light, make it fun, but continue with your fitness program to ensure you will have the endurance on the course throughout the season!
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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Elessons4sports is an online resource that helps golfers track their stats and plan tournaments. It also allows junior golfers to build a detailed resume for scholarship applications. To sign up for a GOLF PROFILE CLICK HERE
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We are frequently asked which books and resources we recommend to our students. We recently polled a small number of staff, family and friends and have compiled a informal list which can be viewed on our website. We've also added a form for you to add your personal favourite, along with a brief comment.
To view our top motivational picks, click
here
To submit your personal favorite, click
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Maureen Noble-Kilback, R.D., BMGA Program Leader -Nutrition
Food Labeling: Stringent Guidelines for Manufacturers
In January 2003 Health Canada introduced new nutrition labeling regulations.
Food manufacturers are required to provide an ingredient list and a nutrition facts table. The ingredient list must list all the ingredients in the product beginning with the ingredient that is most abundant. Almost all pre-packaged foods will now include calories plus 13 core nutrients, presented in a standard format. This will make comparison of foods much easier. Companies are also encouraged to provide information on a typical serving size based on the Canada Food Guide.
Optional information such as Nutrient Content Claims or Health Claims may be printed on the label. Nutrient content claims are usually listed to attract the consumer - words such as low, reduced, less, very high, good source of, light/lite, to name a few. Be careful with a claim of "light", as it does not always refer to fewer calories or less fat. "Light" can be used to describe colour, texture, taste, salt, alcohol, fat and/or calories. If a "light " claim is made somewhere on the label, you should find an explanation of what "light" refers to (hint: take your magnifying glass, as it will likely be in very small print). Four Health Claims are now permitted; they include comments with regard to heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer and high blood pressure. The wording of each claim is precise and cannot be varied. If a company uses a health claim, the food must meet established criteria developed by Health Canada.
The new regulations established for Natural Health Products allows some peace of mind and confidence in knowing that what is on the label is in the bottle.
The first thing to look for is the "NPN" (Natural Product Number), which indicates that Health Canada has assessed the product for its safety, quality and claim. An "NPN" indicates the product has been authorized for sale in Canada.
Also look for a "lot number" which allows for identification and tracking of batches. A COMPLETE listing of all ingredients, both medicinal and non-medicinal is mandatory of products with an "NPN' code. As well, complete conditions for use must be stated to assist in using the product in a safe and appropriate manner. The Health Claim (recommended use or purpose) must be appropriate and truthful.
I hope this gives you some peace of mind, but, as always, "buyer beware". Educate yourself as much as possible and ask questions of your health care providers.
To learn more about label reading and healthy shopping or to inquire about workshops, seminars and individual consults, contact Maureen at 951-0888, or email maureen@brentmorrisongolf.com.
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Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.
William Faulkner
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Doug Swanson, BMGA Program Leader, Sports Psychology
2nd Hole: The Game
I am the fairway that contains the quest.
In setting out on a journey we soon discover many imperfections in our notions of how the journey should evolve. At the outset, we were certain that the road to the crest of our dream would be somewhat pebbled, but never for a moment did we imagine the deep crevices, twists and turns in our lives and the inclement nature of the journey that we embarked upon. We never imagined that we would experience the deep void of darkness that obscures the dream. We never envisioned that the dream, which glowed so brightly, would be (some days) but a faint speck on the dark horizon. It is inevitable that the flare will reduce to a flicker and then "scream" back into life, many times. It's the price of having a dream (John Daly, among thousands of others, can attest to that.)
It is only when we experience the challenges that are thrown at our dreams that we begin to understand the true nature of the journey. It is essential that, as we pursue our dream, we constantly redefine its journey. We learn that we cannot know in advance how to do the journey. Dreaming is, in large part, managing the adjustments, rearranging the travel, partaking in the side-road activities (which we didn't expect), all the while redefining the dream.
The dream cannot be achieved in its initial premature form. The dream is an outcome that we have unfairly targeted as something that will bring us everlasting happiness. I doubt that there is any dream that can do that for us. We are certain that when we get our dream we will have permanent tranquility. What we must discover is that the effort, energy, and the pursuit of the dream is where our attention needs to be directed.
Tranquility is the pursuit, even when the efforts seem to be unproductive. We make some "educated" guesses about how we may enroll ourselves, but we also make many plans that do not aid our efforts. We learn that partaking in the adventure is really doing what is demanded of us (changing if need be) to continue. It is also about not letting the circumstances frighten us away from the dream. It is about resilience; it is about being unfazed and always hopeful, even in the darkest moments. It is about deciding to be powerful even when we feel weak. It is about being humble when we are stellar. It is about looking light-years ahead (way down the fairway), and at the same time it is about being only in the moment (on this shot).
The journey is complex and complicated. It is also about simplicity. It is doing the simple things that focus us and our efforts to move us one iota closer to our dream. Again, though, it is not managing the dream, it is all about managing the journey. It is coping with adversity and redefining the steps we take in pursuing our cherished dream. As we move along, we discover that all beginnings begin with some other beginning's end (this is a T.S. Eliot line, recently adopted by Semi-sonic in their song Closing Time). To begin a step in a new direction (beginning) means we must stop the feet from moving in the previous direction (ending). It is feeling deep in our bones that all learning begins with failure and "rejoicing" in the opportunity to resolve the loss and losing. If you do not experience some challenge, some new questions, some perplexity, then you already knew the whole experience and therefore learned nothing new.
It seems to me that it is all about learning from the fairway … letting the fairway teach me the game. To experience challenge, to experience new questions, to be perplexed are states that heighten our awareness and sensitize us to seeking learning and answers. Without experiencing these states we are not motivated to grow, learn, and develop. My friend says that simplicity is on the far side of complexity, not the near side. We can only know something after we have struggled with NOT knowing it. It is complex, complicated, almost unintelligible until we know it; then, and only then, can it be simple. To want simplicity to be first, without the struggle, is wishful thinking. I cannot know until I have struggled with not knowing.
The struggling is the journey; the readjustment that moves us to a new place in the direction of our hopes, dreams, aspirations. Be willing to change; allow the fairway to be your teacher, for it contains all the challenge you will ever need.
If you are inclined, e-mail me with your comments and/or notions about sport: doug@brentmorrisongolf.com
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Penny McGuire, BMGA Program Leader - PowerYoga
Post Game Stretch to Rebalance the Body
Lie on your back with both knees bent and the soles of the feet flat on the floor. Extend your arms out to either side, also flat on the floor.
Move your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, then let both knees fall gently to the right. As your knees move down try to keep your left shoulder moving toward the floor.
Take 5 deep breaths and then, engaging the abdominal, roll the knees back to center, the kneecaps facing the ceiling. Repeat other side.
You will find after golfing one side is tighter and more restricted than the other; repeat the exercise twice on that side to rebalance the entire body.
PowerYoga Classes
At the Qualicum Beach School of Dance
Tuesdays: 6:30-8:00 pm
Thursdays: 10:00-11:30 am
Saturdays: 12:00-1:30 pm
All classes Co-Ed. No experience necessary.
To register, email penny@brentmorrisongolf.com
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Adding loft
De-lofting
Gated stroke
Pendulum stroke
Improper lie
Proper lie
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Brandon Guile, Teaching Professional, Brent Morrison Golf Academy
at Glengarry Golf Links
Perfect your Putting Stroke
Show me the Money! Putting is one of the least practiced skills for a large percentage of amateur golfers. The average mid-handicapper averages 30-36 putts per round, usually consisting of a few one-putts, a number of three putts, and lots of two putts. The secret to lower golf scores is to make 80-90% of all the 3 to 8 foot putts you face in every round. If you have 10-12 of these putts per round, and make 90% of these putts, you will lower your score by at least 3 to 4 strokes per round. A touring professional averages 28 putts per round. On a great day they may have only 22-24 putts, on a bad day up to 30 putts. If you don't keep track of your putts in any given round you should start now. Find out where your putting game stands by keeping track for the next 5-10 rounds. I bet you'll be surprised! For your tracking program, try elessons4sports.
Putting is about more than reading the line and judging the pace. Many students who come to the Brent Morrison Golf Academy for the first time are surprised at how much information there is to know about the art of putting. Here is a short list of some of the many topics that may be addressed during a putting lesson:
- Eye dominance: Understanding which eye is dominant and using it to your advantage in the putting setup.
- Putting styles: The pendulum versus gated putting stroke … Do you know which style works for you?
- Grip styles: 5 to choose from: standard, left-hand low, claw grip, belly grip and chin (or shoulder) grip
- All Putters are not created equally: Face balance versus toe weighted … Do you know what kind of putter you are using? Does it match your putting stroke? Does it match your hand positions?
- Balls: Are you using the proper ball for your stroke under the right conditions? Is the ball true-balanced?
- Alignment- Easy ways to align yourself correctly to your target
- Positive putting: Positive internal dialogue, imagining previous great putts, remembering the best shot you ever hit and using it for positive reinforcement
- Using Visualization and Imagery: Seeing the ball roll into the hole, imagining where you want it to finish; utilizing all your senses
- Building a strong, repeatable pre-shot routine
If you are playing bogey golf as a mid-cap, shooting 90, and having 30 putts in your round, 33% of all your shots are putts. Compare that to your driver! There are only 14 holes where you could pull out the driver, and hopefully a few of those you choose not to use it. So, let's say you use the driver 12 times in your round and score 90. That's only 13% of your shot-making. How much time do you spend practicing your putting versus driving? If you want to make immediate improvements to your score, start spending more time on the putting green.
Next month, we'll look at Reading the Putt.
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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Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.
Ronald E. Osborn
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Brent Morrison, Director, Brent Morrison Golf Academy at Glengarry
Golf Links
Parents who are considering an accelerated golf program for their son or daughter often ask about our philosophies on golf instruction. I'd like to take this opportunity to share some of principles that have guided both the design and delivery of our Performance Program.
Learning is an Individual, Unique Process. We believe that golf instruction must engage the entire physiology; effective teachers address more than the intellect! Our instructors employ a variety of different learning strategies and take learning modalities into consideration. For example, Student A may find it beneficial to watch an instructor hit a draw (visual learning) before attempting to execute the same shot. Student B may lose attention when the instructor demonstrates the draw, but will make the connection when physically guided through the motion in a swing trainer. Student C may benefit from both a demonstration (visual) and a swing trainer (kinaesthetic), but will really start to engage with a technical explanation by the instructor on why the shot works (auditory). It is the task of the instructor or coach to identify how each student learns best, and to teach to these strengths in order to help students benefit the most from their golf instruction.
Learning is Not a Passive Activity. Our students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning, identifying their golf objectives at the outset of their instruction and assessing the quality of their learning throughout their program. Questioning techniques are regularly employed in the lesson dialogue, encouraging students to analyze, interpret, and predict information. Queries such as Why do you think the ball flight is low when the ball travels left? and What do you think will happen when the club is stuck behind the body on the downswing? help students to make connections in their learning and foster new understanding.
Effective Golf Instruction Addresses both the Part and the Whole. We believe golf instruction involves much more than imparting isolated technical facts on how to hit the golf ball. It is centered on helping students, regardless of age or experience, to make meaning from the instruction experience. To this end, communicating the "big picture" to the student plays a significant role in cultivating new skills. A classic example of addressing technique in isolation is the beginner lesson where the student is first instructed on grip & stance. Alternately, we seek to provide a broader frame of reference for the student, such as getting the club in front of the body with a square clubface and immediately improving ball flight. When students are able to conceptualize the whole swing, they are better able to process how the individual parts work within the big picture. Addressing the why as much as the how assists the student in understanding his or her individual swing tendencies and the corrections recommended by the instructor.
Total Game Improvement goes beyond the Technical Aspects of the Golf Swing. We address the need for additional education components that are crucial to helping a student elevate his or her golf game to a distinctive calibre. By educating golf students on making optimal food choices, participating in fitness cross-training (strength training & yoga) and addressing the mental game (both on-course and in specialized sport psychology sessions), we empower students to move beyond perceived limitations to find their true potential. Fitness, nutrition and sports psychology components are included in our Performance Program and are also available to any of our clients on a referral basis.
We are currently accepting applications for our 2004-2005 Performance Program. This is a comprehensive training program suitable for responsible, motivated low-handicap juniors who demonstrate strong academic standing. Full-time, part-time and boarding options are available. For more information, please contact Brent Morrison at 1-866-752-8787 or email brent@brentmorrisongolf.com
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Kylie Frederick, Parksville, B.C.
Hello, my name is Kylie Frederick, I'm 15 years old and I'm a student in the High School Program at the Brent Morrison Golf Academy. It has been a great eight months and I have met so many new people and learned a lot about my game. I am attending the Academy because I absolutely love golf and I want to take my game to a new level and with the help of Brent and Brandon I believe that I can achieve this goal.
The Brent Morrison Golf Academy is by far the coolest thing I have ever attended in my entire life. This program really helps you focus on the goals you are trying to achieve, plus it also is very fun and I believe in order to learn, you should add fun into the mix. This Academy has really helped me with my game. I used to shoot 82 from the junior tees. Now I can shoot 74 from the men's tees and to me that is a huge accomplishment. Right now I am working on my swing and short game. With my swing I am learning how to release the club on plane so I can hit the ball square and make it go to my destined target. For short game I'm learning a whole bunch of different kinds of chips. From the bunker, to bump and runs to flop shots, I am learning them all and how to release them and it is quite an exhilarating experience!
This Academy would not be the same if it didn't have one of the best teachers in the world. Brent Morrison is by far the most incredible person I have ever met in my entire life. He is so smart and good at what he does. He's my Dawg; I call him that and it's actually funny because now he is starting to call me that too! One of us will hit a good shot and we will clank our knuckles together and say "Nice shot, dawg!"; it's great! He is a very good instructor, I can tell him anything, whether it's a question or just a joke and I can be myself around him; he's definitely what I would call a friend. I'm glad he decided to come to Glengarry because it's my home course in my hometown area and I love that I get to learn not too far from home.
Of course I can't forget Brandon. He is also a very excellent instructor; he helps me a lot with my short game and also the mental aspect of my game. He's got a great sense of humour, which is good because while he's teaching me we can laugh and have fun. I call him "Brando", that's his nickname (you might have noticed I enjoy giving people nicknames). Brandon is very smart and you can ask him or Brent anything and they will give you an honest answer. I'm glad I met both of them.
I have some long-term goals that I hope to accomplish. I plan to get my game to a top-notch level, and also keep my academic grades up so that I can get a scholarship and get into a good university in the states and play golf there (and of course take some classes so I can maybe get a degree in something). After university I plan to turn pro, so LPGA watch out!
All in all it's a good academy, great people and a load of fun. I'm glad my parents bought me clubs when I was seven or else I might not be where I am today, so thanks to them and everyone else who believes in me. I hope I can achieve all of my goals and I will continue to work as hard as I can to make my dreams come true.
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Adam J. Zabrodski
From A to Z
Yet another month has passed, and after a brief transatlantic vacation I have returned to the plight of a competitive golfer. It is indeed a very wearisome journey, particularly because of the new tournament season. As I have learned on numerous occasions throughout the year, my youthful naivety can mislead me, and it has done so yet again. I had thought that revolutionizing my entire method of playing golf would seamlessly integrate into immediate improvement of tournament scores. Unfathomably, the first few tournaments were not up to the inordinately lofty standards that I had set for myself, and alas I return to the driving range for another week. With unwavering determination, this will only be a minor setback, a small bump on the path to success.
It is these times of conflict and bitter frustration where you gain the most experience and insight. Although I am extremely irritated by these recent occurrences, it is apparent that I will gain more from the struggle than I would if the current state of affairs was very "peachy." The eternal optimist would look upon this situation and be grateful for the opportunity to learn so much, and enjoy the journey, because the end result will probably be quite boring. This is not rationalizing poor performance, but a gateway to improvement. As is often the case with the trials and tribulations of growing up so quickly, sometimes I feel as though I am seventeen going on eighty-three. The life of the full time adolescent golfer is atypical of the norm; it consists of highly regimented routine with no time to chase girls as well as steadfast focus on goals that seems unattainable at times. It does seem monotonous and dull at times, but I think being normal would be much worse, and I still do have a lot of fun. Perhaps I make life too hard on myself at times, but I guess that everyone else my age does so too.
That is all for this month, and I look forward to next time when I will have nothing but good news to write about.
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Brent Morrison
Director, Brent Morrison Golf Academy at Glengarry Golf Links
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
Executive Professional, Glengarry Golf Links
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
Program Coordinator, Brent Morrison Golf Academy
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
Head Professional, Glengarry Golf Links
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
Teaching Professional, Brent Morrison Golf Academy
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
Teaching Professional, Brent Morrison Golf Academy
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
BMGA Program Leader (Strength & Conditioning)
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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Maureen Noble-Kilback
BMGA Program Leader (Nutrition)
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
BMGA Program Leader (PowerYoga), B.Ed, RYT
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
BMGA Program Leader (Sports Psychology), M.Sc.
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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