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We are proud to announce and invite you to take part in our
Teeing Off for Jeneece Place Charity Tournament!
If you are interested in participating, sponsoring, volunteering, or just getting more information, we would love to hear from you!
With any questions or concerns please contact:
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Summer Camps
Boys and Girls ages 7-14. Sign up below!
Junior: Girls and Boys ages 11-14
Combine outdoor exercise with golf instruction and learn the game in a fun, exciting way!
Includes professional coaching and on course play daily.
5 day camp $139
Camp runs from 2:30pm-5:30pm
July 10-14 July 17-21 July 24-28
Aug 7-11 Aug 14-18 Aug 21-25
Bantam: Girls and Boys ages 7-10
Introduction to the FUNdamentals of the game & proper etiquette.
On course play, games and contests keep things fun!
5 day camp $139
Camp runs from 9:30am-12:30pm
July 10-14 July 17-21 July 24-28
Aug 7-11 Aug 14-18 Aug 21-25
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Early Eagles
*New This Year*
Boys and Girls ages 4-6.
Become an "early eagle" and be introduced to the early basics of the game through fun and games using our kid friendly SNAG equipment. This program is the perfect place to start!
Four consecutive Saturday sessions for $79
July 8, 15, 22, 27 - 9:00am-9:45am
Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 - 9:00am-9:45am
Sept 9, 16, 23, 30 - 9:00am-9:45am
Future Links
*New This Year*
Boys and Girls ages 7-12.
The future links programs take a step by step approach by offering 3 levels of learning the kids can complete.
Four consecutive Saturday sessions for $85
July 8, 15, 22, 27 -
11:00am -12:00pm
Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 -
11:00am -12:00pm
Sept 9, 16, 23, 30 -
11:00am -12:00pm
SNAG - Starting New At Golf
*New This Year*
Boys and Girls ages 4+
SNAG sessions are a great way to get kids interested in golf at an early age. This program highlights a lot of the early
basics needed to play the game in a very fun and safe environment. P
erfect for birthday parties!
Groups of 5 kids or more required to book -
One hour session $100
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Dads loves the gift of golf...so come by Highland Pacific to show that special father how much they mean to you! Here are some great ideas for Father's Day gifts this year.
- Saxx Underwear $24.95
- HP Golf Shirts starting at $39.95
- One dozen TaylorMade Tour Perferred golf balls $49.95
- 45 Minute Lesson with one of our PGA of Canada Instructors $75.00
- 18 Holes of Golf with Power Cart and Range Balls $99.00
On Father's Day, Sunday June 18th, we will be having a sale of 25% off men's apparel.
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June Maintenance Update
The maintenance department crew have been working very hard. We like to take the time that is need to get the job done right and with a crew of 12 on any given day it can be a challenge.
The summer weather has finally arrived and the course is loving the temperatures. The greens have been vertically mowed and top dressed in this last week and are rolling great.
The new plant health and fertilizing program that we started last year has improved our fairways considerably.
Spiking and top dressing of the fairway areas, especially the areas that are more wet, is underway now and will be on going throughout the growing season to try and firm them up.
The detail work is getting attended to daily.
Thank you and good golfing,
Geoff Sheffield
Course Superintendent
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2017 Evening Optimist Junior Open
Thursday July 13th 2017
$20.00 entry fee, Open to all junior members of BCGA Zone 5
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Tee Shots seem to be the most popular topic we discuss at the HP Academy. We get tons of questions coming in that range from proper equipment to set-up to tee height. Though this aspect of the game can be overwhelming, here are a few simple tips to get you started...
- Avoid setting a curved spine at address.
- Set the ball forward in your stance.
- Half the ball should be above the top of the driver at address.
- Do not hinge your wrists at the start of the takeaway. Look for the shoulders to take the club back in more of a 'one piece' takeaway.
- Release the club on the forward swing the same as you would with your irons - Do not try and steer the ball
Remember, if you need more individual attention for any aspect of your game, please do not hesitate to ask any of our professional staff in the golf shop or find us online at
www.highlandpacificgolf.com/instruction
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Highland Pacific Team Member Profile
Each month we will be introducing a member of the Highland Pacific team for you to get to know a little better. This Month's Team Member Profile is all about
Geoff Sheffield, Highland Pacific Golf Course Superintendent.
Geoff's career in the golf and turf industry started in 1988 with the construction of Olympic View golf club here in Victoria. He had been working in the equipment rental business when he decided to change things up. The contractor of Olympic View was in need of a Bobcat operator to help construct the course; Geoff accepted the challenge and got his first taste of working in the field. He continued on throughout that summer enjoying himself immensely.
Geoff's family had been planning on moving to the interior (which they did for a very short time that winter) but soon realized that Geoff really wanted to go back to the course that he had helped construct. He joined Olympic View's maintenance department for their opening season, working under Randy Page and Brent Rogers who would end up teaching him the fine art of golf course maintenance.
After several years of working at OV Geoff realized that this was a career that he wanted. He discussed his future with Randy and expressed interest in becoming an Assistant superintendent. Randy mentored Geoff in his position and guided him to get an education in turf management. Geoff enrolled in a program sponsored by the local Superintendents association and successfully completed the course. He also completed the turf management course at Olds College in Alberta in the winter of 2006. With that under his belt, Geoff became the assistant at OV for 4.5 years until the spring of 1998 when he took the responsibility of becoming the Superintendent at Metchosin Golf course for a year and a half.
Geoff had taken a second job taking care of a resort at Shawnigan Lake with a small pitch and putt course, pool, tennis courts and 4 acres of grounds. Him and his family did this for 3 years and then purchased their 1st home. During this time, he worked at Brentwood College School in Mill Bay as their Head of Grounds for 8 years. This was very memorable time for Geoff as a turf manager, because he worked at the college taking care of the sports fields and over saw the construction of a new field and several other major landscaping projects.
In 2006 Geoff was approached to join the construction of Highland Pacific golf course as their Turf manager. He wanted to get back into the golf course construction and maintenance of the course and accepted the opportunity.
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