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 After an unusually cold winter, we are delighted to see the buds forming on the trees – in just a few short weeks, Vancouver Island will again be awash in beautiful colour! The past few months have been difficult for many golfers; especially so for our competitive juniors who have persevered brilliantly through some very nasty conditions to further their golfing objectives. Thankfully, at the time of writing, Qualicum Beach is a balmy 13 degrees Celsius; a bit overcast with just a slight breeze – in other words, a perfect day to spend at the golf course. As we bid farewell to winter on the island, even the most fair-weather of golfers will be dusting off their clubs … the first tee beckons! Big Sky will not be far behind and we look forward to an Easter weekend opening in Pemberton. A couple of points to note for parents of junior golfers: The RCGA has made several amendments to its quota system, used to determine eligibility for CN Future Links Championships. The most notable of these changes are the increase in exemptions available for the Canadian Junior and a change in policy regarding international competitors. Beginning this year, the number of players who will receive exemptions will be increased from 6 players in total to 6 players per event, to a total of 36 spots. There will also be 3 spots available for international players at the discretion of the exemptions committee (previously 1) and 10 spots available for foreign juniors (previously 0). These changes will allow more of our top juniors the opportunity to compete in high profile championships – great for the players and for junior golf as a whole! For more information: www.future-links.org
Also of note for parents of junior golfers in regular instruction programs, be sure to review your eligibility for the new Children’s Fitness Tax Credit; a non-refundable tax credit on amounts of up to $500 paid by parents to register a child in an eligible program of physical activity. Click here for more information.
Young, seasoned or in-between, we hope you enjoy the spring edition of our newsletter. We've included tips to help keep you in optimal shape as well as information on upcoming golf schools and seasonal programs to keep your game in shape, too. We’re here to help you play your best golf; why not contact us today!
Robert
Collier
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Join us this spring to work on your full swing, short game or
both! Participants may register for one day or multiple sessions.
Players 12 years to adult are welcome (beginner juniors must be
accompanied by a parent).
March 20: Short Game
March 21: Full Swing
March 22: Short Game
Looking for different dates?
All applicable taxes extra Please contact us for more information.
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Lying on your back, curl whole abs in, with knees toward your forehead
and fingers interlaced behind head. Keeping the abs ‘flat n firm’,
extend the legs out – lower the head a little, but still keeping
the shoulder blades off the floor, and extending the legs 45 degrees
off the floor and straight out. Repeat – curl everything in, then
out again. Slow and precise is best. If there is any sensation in
the lower back, press the belly down into the back and don’t extend
the legs quite so far.
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Try these exercises for a stronger golf swing this spring!
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  Five days that will turn your game around! Sessions offered Monday-Friday throughout July and August. Students are welcome to register for consecutive weeks. Sessions Include:
Cost: Junior Homestay option available to juniors 12-18 years old – includes meals, accommodation & weekday shuttle between Pheasant Glen and Homestays: $200.00 extra per week (Sun check in; Sat check out) Schedule: July
2-6, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-Aug 3, Aug 6-10,
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 When you're hitting your drive down the 18th fairway, do you feel as energized and up to the challenge as you do on the first tee? If not, you may wish to have a closer look at your eating habits. The B vitamins - B1, B2, niacin, B6, folic acid, B12, biotin and pantothenic acid are important in the metabolism of energy - they aid the body in breaking down carbs into glucose, which gives us energy. They are also important for proper neurological function and the production of red blood cells, which deliver oxygen throughout the body. B vitamins are often used therapeutically in the treatment of stress, depression and cardiovascular disease as well as skin conditions. The B family of vitamins are water-soluble, which means that they are not stored in fat cells to be used as the body demands (like the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E & K). Therefore, we must regularly replace them by eating foods which contain them! Good sources of B vitamins include whole grains, legumes, leafy greens, citrus fruits, eggs, meats and poultry. If you are experiencing lagging energy or mental confusion on the course, it may be your body telling you there is something missing. Consult with your physician or health-care provider to keep swinging in the best health possible. Looking for a B vitamin supplement?
Check out Ionix
Supreme
"Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better." Ralph
Waldo Emerson
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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 a low 4:1 student to instructor ratio. You will learn proven BMGA techniques to immediately benefit your game under the friendly and knowledgeable guidance of Brent Morrison and his team. We'll address Full Swing on Day 1, Short Game on Day 2. Includes:
Cost:
Schedule: April 14 & 15, May 19 & 20, June 16 & 17, July 14 & 15, August 6 & 7, August 10 & 11, September 15 & 16.
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 Intention and Vigilance The effort of achievers in pursuing their dreams can fittingly be reduced to two primary tasks: 1) doing what you need to do and 2) evaluating how well you did what you set out to do. Doing what you need to do is having INTENTION. Evaluating how well you did what you set out to do is VIGILANCE.
Many people wake up each day with hope in their hearts. It is a good to begin the day with aspirations. Aspiring to do something is a beginning. Unfortunately, many of those same people arrive at the end of the day with only hope in their heart. The great beginning to the day dissolved into little more than wishful thinking. We are advised to begin each day with hope and then DO SOMETHING that will move us in the direction that we aspire to go. |
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 Stability Through Your Adductors Here is the first tip of many more to come that may help you to switch on the inner core muscles that stabilize your lower back during rotational movements and re-train reflexes to prevent muscle strain! Over the winter months, most of us become less motivated and therefore physically un-conditioned. Without consciously being aware of it, we have reduced the stimulus that our joints need to keep our brain informed of ‘where we are in space’, or our body’s position at any given moment. As a result, your reflexes to prevent any sudden muscle stretch (a ‘pulled’ muscle) become slower and less efficient. So, when we all rush out to the practice range and then onto the first tee box in under 10 minutes in response to the first ray of sunshine, there’s that all-familiar “stiff” feeling as we grunt through our first ten shots! Sure, you may not be as flexible as you were 5 years ago, but with the minimum of effort you can begin to ‘re-awaken’ those reflexes, by contracting your inner thigh muscles at address! |
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 Balance and Stability
"The major reason for setting a goal is for what it makes of you to accomplish it. What it makes of you will always be the far greater value than what you get." Jim
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Are you a junior player aspiring to achieve a University golf scholarship or play Professional Golf? Our 10-Month Collegiate Golf Prep Program is a challenging option, designed to develop confident and competent players and prepare these students for exciting careers in golf! Students attend Kwalikum Secondary School and train with the Brent Morrison Golf Academy at Pheasant Glen Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:30-5:30 pm followed by strength and conditioning courses. Program also includes Human Performance seminars, individual nutrition consultations and workshops, yoga sessions, tournament scheduling and post secondary planning as well as unlimited golf and practice facility use. Boarding options with shuttle service available to both Canadian and International students. We are very pleased to announce that our Collegiate Golf Preparatory was filled in 2006/2007. Limited spaces are now available for our September 2007-June 2008 session as our graduating students move on to the next stages of their golf development. Request an application package » "People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily." Zig
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Brent Morrison joined the Canadian PGA in 1988. His passion for helping people fulfill their objectives has resulted in a diverse career, from Club Professional and U.S. mini tour player to his current roles of golf instructor, mentor, innovative businessman and consultant to both golfers and players of varied sport backgrounds. Brent is consistently recognized as one of the "Best Golf
Instructors in North America" (Golf Magazine rankings, 1999-2005).
In 1998 he was named "Teacher of the Year” by both the
Canadian and British Columbia PGA. He has been included in Golf
Magazine's prestigious list of “Top Regional Golf Teachers”,
and nominated for "Top 100 Best Golf Teachers" and "Top
25 Best Golf Schools" in North America (2004-05). Teaching private, group & corporate lessons to both amateurs
and professional since 1989, Brent's constructivist approach to
golf instruction led him to create the comprehensive Collegiate
Golf Development Program, fast gaining recognition as one of North
America’s premier development programs for junior golfers.
Brent oversees all golf instruction programs at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort and personally instructs students in our Collegiate Golf Prep, Post-Secondary Tour Prep & Junior Tournament Preparatory Programs.
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 Pheasant Glen Golf Resort, a position which highlights his enthusiasm both for the game and for helping players fulfill their goals. In addition to his commitments as Head Professional, Gord instructs both our Collegiate Golf and Junior Tournament Preparatory programs.
Brandon Guile has been the Senior Instructor for the Brent Morrison Golf Academy since 2001. He instructs both our Collegiate Golf and Junior Tournament Preparatory Programs, where students enjoy his progressive instruction and dynamic teaching style. In addition to his extensive work with juniors, Brandon also instructs adult custom groups, 2-day golf schools, summer camps, twilight programs, personalized coaching programs, private and semi-private lessons at the Brent Morrison Golf Academy. Brandon is a Class A Professional as well as a graduate of the Professional Golf Management program at Camosun College, Victoria, B.C.
Leila obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles while maintaining academic honours and serving as Captain of the SCU golf team. Some of her golf career highlights include a 1st place finish at the 2005 BMO Tour event, Cordova Bay Golf Course, qualifying for the BMO LPGA Canadian Open (2005, 2004), West Coast Ladies Golf Tour event Champion, Phoenix, AZ (2004) and Top 5 finishes for both team and individual at the 2000 NCAA Championship. Leila now balances a busy playing and teaching schedule and instructs both adult and junior programs at the Brent Morrison Golf Academy.
John has 12 years of experience in the golf industry and has completed levels 1-4 of the Canadian PGA Teaching & Coaching Certification Program. Passionate about supporting students as they learn their best swing based on physical abilities, learning style and personal goals, John also specializes in Club Fitting, helping students find the best equipment to suit their individual body types and swing mechanics.
Janie oversees all program registrations and client communications for the Brent Morrison Golf Academy. She coordinates the Homestay program for boarding students in our Collegiate Golf Prep and Summer Programs and acts as school and home liaison for our boarding students, maintaining a solid support network for our juniors living away from home. Janie also facilitates post-secondary planning workshops for our CGPP students and edits our Academy newsletter.
Adam Ridgewell grew up in South Africa with a background in school sports and an extensive outdoor life. Adam traveled to Canada and the UK to gain a fuller understanding and to play a part in the rehabilitation of athletes and people with the spirit to play sport at their best. Over
the last 12 years, Adam has fulfilled his quest in Physical therapy
and Osteopathy, gaining degrees from top accredited Universities
in Vancouver and London, England. He has also combined his knowledge
of functional human anatomy with a ‘Chek Certified’ Golf Biomechanic
qualification from the USA. Gaining the hands-on experience of working
with professional golfers on the European Challenge Tour over the
last 2 years, Adam specializes in developing functional, individualized
golf-specific performance programs. For more information about Adam’s
philosophies and approach to golf fitness, see: www.golfnostics.com.
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. Scotty conducts
fitness assessments for students in our Collegiate Golf Preparatory
Program and develops personal training routines incorporating cardio,
strength & flexibility, helping students continue to build on their
strengths and improve in areas of challenge.
Doug is a Human Performance Consultant, specializing in the areas
of team and individual consultations in Sports Psychology, Managing
Adversity and Lifestyle Management. He is sports psychology consultant
to the Portland Winterhawks and facilitates educational and 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
for the University of Calgary. Doug facilitates Sports Psychology
workshops for students in our Collegiate Golf Preparatory Program,
sharing his expertise in the field of Human Performance.
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 & Treatment to Brent Morrison Golf Academy, where she
is both a workshop facilitator and personal nutritional consultant
for our students.
For the last 14 years, Penny has worked with yoga students of all
ages and walks of life in both Canada and Australia. Penny facilitates
Power Yoga classes for our Collegiate Golf Prep students each semester
to help them improve their core strength, flexibility and breathing
techniques, reducing physical tension and slowing respiration for
increased mental clarity and physical stamina.
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