Weekly Newsletter - Wednesday, October 14th, 2020
2021 Membership Renewals

Membership forms for 2021 are now available on our website. Go to the Member Page, with the password "Homestead" and click "2021 Memberships" or click here to read and download the forms. Renew your Membership for 2021 today. Take note of the changes for 2021, such as shareable cart packages, Handicap Cart Plans and the
brand new Convenience Membership.



2021 Early Bird Reward

Those who renew for their 2021 memberships before November 30th will receive the lowest rates and be entered in the Early Bird draw to win prizes. Those who renew before November 30th will also receive a complimentary Early Bird*, 18-hole, guest pass for 2021.

*carts are not included with the Early Bird pass
From the General Manager

Hello everyone,

The impact of COVID-19 has been unbelievable, affecting us in ways we could not have imagined. Over the past months we have seen Governments here in Canada and globally, impose measures in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus and reduce the impact on our health.

Vespra Hills Golf Club would like to take a moment to thank each of you, our valued members, for your patience and support this difficult season. There was no precedent for us to plan for 2020 and we found ourselves adapting almost every procedure, plan, event and policy, often on the fly. Dealing with the restrictions of COVID-19 was not something we were prepared for but we hope that we have met or exceeded your expectations. We sincerely thank you for your continued support during this pandemic as we work towards our 2021 golf season.

Vespra Hills is committed to providing the best possible Club experience for you in 2021. In the event that COVID-19 restrictions are still in place next season, we now have a “road map” that we can use to plan with. 

Thank you again for your loyalty. We look forward to working with you to keep our Club strong and healthy. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if there is anything we can do better to maintain your support in the future.

Dave Caldwell
Managing Director
Vespra Hills Golf Club

The Attic Golf Lounge
At Vespra Hills Golf Club

The Attic Golf Lounge is now open. Book yourself, or your group for virtual golf using Trackman technology in our premiere swing bay. Open from 10:00am - 6:00pm
Monday-Friday by appointment only. Click here for full rates and details.
From the Golf Shop

If you’re an amateur photographer, then Vespra Hills has some Autumn colours that you may want to capture. What an incredible view we have here.

We’re at that time of year where you and your golfing buddies may want to start negotiating the ‘leaf rule’ prior to your round. Clubs seldom actually implement a local rule that addresses leaves on the course relative to a lost ball scenario, and if they do, it’s often a little too liberally implemented. To do it correctly, the club would need to designate specific holes and locations on those holes where the leaf rule would be in effect. Here’s how it would need to be implemented under the Rules of Golf:

F-14 Accumulations of Loose Impediments

Model Local Rule F-14

“During play of the [specify hole number], any ground with temporary accumulations of [identify types of loose impediments ] in the general area or in a bunker is treated as ground under repair from which free relief is allowed under Rule 16.1.

We’ll take a look around this week and post a modified local rules document for the Fall that will meet the criteria for this rule. I used to think a ‘leaf rule’ was a myth, until now.

We’re hoping for a nice finish to the season and are discussing some potential small events to run on some of the warmer November days should they occur. Stay tuned as we hope to add a little more fun before we close down.

See you all soon,

Chris McNair


Photo submitted by Member, Mike Vanderlee.

2 Man Scramble at Adare Manor
"The Augusta of Ireland"

Complimentary virtual golf event in The Attic Golf Lounge at Vespra Hills Golf Club.
In The Attic Golf Lounge
Players may book a tee time weekdays between 10:00am - 6:00pm from now until November 15th.

Registration available here. Once registered, you may email Logan to book a time.

Step 1: Register at Golf Genius
Step 2: Email: logan@vesprahillsgolfclub.com to book a time

Winners of this event will receive prizes in the form of simulator time in
The Attic Golf Lounge this winter.
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The Moe Norman Challenge

A tribute to Canadian golf legend, Moe Norman. This unusual golf strategy worked for Moe Norman, but could it work for an average golfer like yourself? Logan hits wedge off the tee to see how the skills of an average golfer stack up against one of the
golfing greats.

Click here to watch dozens of entertaining videos, like this one, on our website.