2021 PLAYER MANUAL Play Like an Amateur, Get Spoiled Like a Pro.
WELCOME Dear GTA AM TOUR Member: The GTA AM Tour is heading into its 18th season! We are excited and GRATEFUL to have the opportunity to be hosting you ON TOUR. It has been a unique and challenging year for most but we have persevered individually and collectively. CONGRATULATIONS to you, and those close to you, for getting to this point and, from ALL of us on The Tour Team, all our best to you and your loved ones. The long-term success and viability of The Tour is directly dependent on players like you, who recognize The Tour’s mandate, which is, to provide competition in a well-organized, friendly and sportsmanlike setting. We thank you for your support of, and engagement in, this Community! The Tour’s ongoing success is predicated on the wonderful sponsorship support we are fortunate to receive year after year. You will no doubt hear this often throughout the season on the 1st Tee Speech! We respectfully ask you to choose to purchase products and use services from TaylorMade, Mazda, Mill St. Brewery, Half Moon Resort, P.J. Dermody Insurance Brokers, Cellworks, GOLFTEC, The Wronski Cann Group, Golf Away Tours, LPS Athletics, Huawei, M+M Contracting, Boulderz Climbing Centre, Papa’s Pizzaland, Vinyl-Pro Windows, Imperial Headwear, Sundog Eyewear, The Look Company, Puma, Rose Hall Golf, Yurko Photography, Mister Transmission and The Swing Lab Performance and Therapy. It is also very important for us to know when you support any of The Tour Sponsors so, whenever possible, please send us an email and/or provide us with a copy of your Sponsor product purchase receipts. In the first section of this Player Manual, you will find advertisements from many of the Tour sponsors. You will also find special discounts available to all Tour players and their immediate family members. In the second section are advertisements from many of the private and public host golf clubs. Some of these courses are providing Tour players with access to their clubs and, in some cases, with discounted rounds. We have also included a list of Tour policies and procedures, including Handicapping Policies, Standard Local Rules, Pace of Play as well as general Tour information. Please read this information carefully! The GTA AM TOUR does not happen without the support of a passionate and dedicated Team. When you see them at an event please take a moment to say hi, and/or thank you to: Patricia Bandurka and Christian De Cloet (Co-Managers, Event Operations), Peter Norrie (Player Communication and Tee Times), Matt MacKay (Chair - Handicap Committee), Brad Golden (Vice-Chair - Handicap Committee), Peter Cuthbert (Website) Lisa Mustard (Registration and Scoring), Jeff Rogers, Karl Walkden, Paul Hardy, Gord Koyama, Don Murphy, Marko Markac, Brendan Roffey, Craig Anderson, Fred Myrtunec, Chris Harrington, Joseph Di Domizio (Tour Operations Team), Jenna Trew (Social Media Manager), Marshall Hoare (Graphic Design and Press Releases), Susie Reaman (Graphic Design), Candice Pemberton-Yurko (Photography), Mike Alcott, Jeremy Choi, Brad Golden, Peter Cuthbert (Virtual Net Match Play), Steve Zimmermann, Mike DiFlorio and Steve Brydson (Course Guides) Judy Juhasz (Tour Accountant). Mike O’Neill, Lorry Moffatt, Brad Elliott, Scott Murfitt, Anne Edgar, Jason Gendron, Dave Colling, John Sharp, Ian Nordheimer and Judy Pouliot are Tour and Golf Canada Referees. On behalf of the entire Tour Team, I thank you for your support and hope you enjoy playing ON TOUR as much as we enjoy organizing it. In good health, Canadian Golf Tours Inc. Mark Young, President [email protected] 905-773-7333
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STAY ON TOP OF YOUR GAME WITH “INSURANCE THAT FITS” P.J. Dermody Insurance Brokers has been a proud sponsor of the GTA AM Tour community since 2008! Creating Quality Insurance programs for the Tour players we offer professional service to commercial and personal clients, providing a full range of business, home, auto, and life insurance products, with attentive service and competitive rates. Whether you are a Contractor, IT Professional, Food Wholesaler, Fleet Operator or a Classic Car Collector, we can create an insurance program to fit your unique needs! Helping the Darling Home for Kids. Tour Players have helped support our endeavour to bring awareness to The Darling Home For Kids and the fabulous work they do providing high quality respite and palliative care services for children, who are medically fragile and technology dependent. We have raised over $20,000 for The Darling Home and hope you will help continue your support of The Darling Home For Kids again this year at the P.J. Dermody Insurance Classic on Wednesday July 21, 2021 at The Nest Golf Club at Friday Harbour. Feel free to donate directly at: www.darlinghomeforkids.ca/pjdermody www.dermodyinsurance.ca [email protected]
In addition to our support of the DHFK we also provide a draw for four $250 Sponsor Spending Sprees at the Tour Championship On Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Grand Niagara GC. Participating in the draw is easy! You can obtain ballots in the following ways: 1. Register and play at the P.J. Dermody Insurance Classic on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 (receive 1 ballot) 2. Request a quote for insurance by emailing [email protected] (1 ballot) 3. Purchase any form of insurance from P.J. Dermody Insurance Brokers (receive 5 ballots) 4. First place winners in each flight earn 5 bonus ballots automatically Paul Dermody has been a tour player since year #2 and the Official Insurance Provider for the GTA AM Tour since 2008. We provide insurance for 40 + GTA AM Tour players and look forward to talking to you about your unique insurance needs. www.dermodyinsurance.ca We are driven to provide you with “insurance that fits”
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Leveraging our Strokes Gained Analysis in conjunction with our proprietary database, we know that this player’s #1 Improvement Priority (in orange) to lower his 7-handicap is his Approach game. Digging deeper into the analysis, we can see that specific improvement in his Approach shots from 150-175 yards will yield the greatest immediate improvement in his scores. He had the most shots in the 150- 175 yard range (31 attempts). He also had three Penalty results in this range along with the largest negative Strokes Gained number (- 8.51). Negative Strokes Gained Numbers: A golfer is losing strokes to par. Positive Strokes Gained Numbers: A golfer is saving strokes to par. So what exactly does he need to improve about his Approach shots in the 150-175 range? First, he would look at the % Greens Hit by Distance range (above) versus his 3 to 5 Target Handicap. He finds that he is actually hitting more greens (58%) while his Target is only hitting 52%. Since his is hitting enough greens, we know that the problem must be the 3 penalties he accumulated, in the 10 rounds that he analyzed, that are too costly. If he can reduce his penalties, from that distance, he will be on his way to reaching his target handicap. Follow the same process to start shooting lower scores: Capture your rounds with the ShotByShot.com app to quantify your relative handicap in the 5 major facets of Golf Performance Log into ShotByShot.com to identify your #1 Improvement Priority Zero in on the biggest area of weakness within your #1 Improvement Priority Use the data to guide your practice and improvement strategy to reach your Target Handicap Select a new, lower Target and repeat the process Start your 1-round FREE trial now and take advantage of the GTA Am Tour 20% discount: https://analyze.shotbyshot.com/Account/Register?sub=SUBEG&promo=GTAAmTour&action=buy
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The Hidden Gem of the Kawarthas Our challenging 18-hole course, designed by renowned architect Stanley Thompson, features impeccable course conditions, mature trees and natural tranquility. 777 Clonsilla Ave. Peterborough, ON | www.kawarthagolf.ca
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UltiTmHE ate FITTING EXPERIENCE AWAITS AT NIAGARA’S PREMIER CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF DESTINATION, LEGENDS ON THE NIAGARA. Whether you need a quick tune-up or a fully customized experience, our master fitters and teaching professionals can help you take your game to the next level. Try the latest in TaylorMade equipment with professional custom fitting at Niagara Parks. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT VISIT NIAGARAPARKS.COM/PERFORMANCE OR CALL 905.295.9595
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Proud Host 2021 GTA Am Tour Championships GTA Am Tour Members qualify for preferred pricing during the 2021 season. $83/per- taxes extra • Valid Monday thru Friday (anytime) • Weekend play after 1:00 pm- • Includes golf, ride and range for 18-holes Reservations are required. Call or Email Bob Culig PGA (Head Professional) to make your tee times. Quote GTA Am participant www.grandniagaragolf.com 905.384.4653 X.222 [email protected]
Play. Learn. Enjoy. Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto is North America’s only private golf club created by women for women. Founded in 1924, we’re an iconic venue where women enjoy the special privileges of membership, and where women and men enjoy golf in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We have a number of options for women to choose from including full and trial memberships, as well as seasonal packages for intermediate and juniors. We’re a great men’s club too! Men are welcome to join as seasonal Guest Card Holders or play as guests. A Stanley Thompson Drive your game to Enjoy a superb meal masterpiece - with a the next level with or casual bite in our challenging par-72 top-rated instruction iconic clubhouse or on course (par-70 for men). and practice facilities. our beautiful patio. For more information Contact Sales & Marketing Manager, Loryn Ingham 905.889.3531 x308 or [email protected] ladiesgolfclub.com 7859 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C4
Premier Golf in the Perfect Natural Setting Only minutes from downtown Toronto Situated in the scenic Rouge River Valley, Cedar Brae is one of the finest and most picturesque golf courses in GTA. A challenging par 71, 6700 yard layout, the course forces you to use all of the clubs in your bag each time you play. Cedar Brae Golf Club has been serving the Greater Toronto area for over 95 years by offering exceptional golf, exquisite culinary delights, and unsurpassed membership services. Choosing Cedar Brae also means; Affordable membership categories Exemplary course management Fast pace of play High quality teaching programs for all abilities Certified National Junior Development Center 55 Mac Frost Way ● Scarborough, Ontario ● 416-293-4161
3 Great Reasons to Join Cedar Brae The Course Situated in the picturesque Rouge River valley, the course design will challenge you in using every clubs in your bag each time you play! When playing Cedar Brae members and guests will experience consistent top notch course conditions, fast greens, and a 4hr pace of play. Flexible Membership Options Whether you play a lot or play a little Cedar Brae has a membership options that will suit your golf needs! Inquire today about our different categories: Unlimited playing category Flex & Weekday categories Trial membership option Sport & Social category The Clubhouse Cedar Brae’s clubhouse has received rave reviews! The Richard Wengle design allows the Club to offer members and guests an exceptional private golf experience with state-of-the-art facili- ties. The Club is proud of its golf course located in an incredible natural setting, its full length practice facility with redesigned putting & chipping area, and an easily accessible location only 30 minutes from downtown Toronto with proximity to the 401 and 407. Contact our Member Services Coordinator, Chris Jones, for more details [email protected] www.cedarbraegolf.com
DISCOVER. BELONG. EXPERIENCE Dundas Valley Golf & Curling Club A private Members' Club nestled in the Niagara Escarpment. Experience our stunning Stanley Thompson designed golf course coupled with a strong curling program. (905) 628 6731 10 Woodleys Lane, Dundas ON L9H 6Y6
Our Course Dundas Valley offers a scenic 18 hole golf course, full practice facility, including a driving range, short game area & the 8 hole Mackenzie Hughes Par 3 short course. Ranked #111 out of over 2,000 golf courses in Canada - 2020 Score Golf Clubhouse & Lounge Our modern Clubhouse offers many dining options, from pub fare to upscale dining. Our cocktail lounge is perfect for intimate settings & gatherings. We provide year-round dining & banquet services with breathtaking views of the Niagara escarpment. Curling Dundas Valley is committed to providing all members an exceptional curling experience. We have five sheets of pristine ice & offer a wide variety of curling options. Weddings & Events Dundas Valley is an oasis nestled into the scenic Niagara Escarpment. Lush greens, rolling hills and Carolinian forests create the perfect backdrop for your wedding, event, meeting or golf tournament.
TRADITION • COMMUNITY • GOLF The Oshawa Golf & Curling Club (EST 1906) The Home of Golf in Durham Region Established in 1906, the Oshawa Golf & Curling Club is located in the heart of the city and features a century old course designed by the legendary Stanley Thompson. As you arrive at the first tee early in the morning, your clubs are waiting, and the sun casts long shadows across the 1st fairway. The course in front of you is wide open. It’s just a bit cooler than you’d anticipated, and an absolutely beautiful day for golf... Since 1906, our club has focused on providing of outstanding service to golfers, curlers, social members, and their families. Our Stanley Thompson-designed championship course preserves and capitalizes on the natural beauty and flow of the land. Being designed by one of the world’s most respected golf course architects is a great foundation, and on this foundation we’ve built a best in class member experience.
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