Well, unless "the green men" decide to come out and scare the sun away we may actually have a 21 degree day, believe it or not. It should be a perfect day to play a round and have lunch on the new deck. Have fun out there.

Members Spring Scramble

Yes, you read the title correctly. Today is the members Spring Scramble, although, we are defining "spring" in very loose terms these days. Some sunshine is in the forecast for today after the liquid variety stops this morning, just in time for the scramble...

1:00 Shotgun
Women - green tees (KP's on 11 & 15)
Men - silver tees (KP's on 6 & 13)
$25,000 Hole in One #8 (if yer gonna get one, today would be nice)

Game: Individual gross and net Stableford Points
Blind Draw Teams

6pm Dinner

Bring your smiles.

-Chris

Wow! Was that ever a beautiful morning yesterday. Sunny and warm....ooops...to steal a saying from a friend , "I was just in my happy place". The afternoon today is supposed to have sunny periods, this morning?, not so much. Enjoy your day and we'll see you out there.

It looks like a great day....if you are excited about saving sunscreen. No real rain, just showers this morning. It's great to have a change in the weather finally. See you out there.

The rain looks to be over for now. There is a front coming from the south-east that might hit us latter today, again, might being the operative word. It sure would be nice to see a quadruple overtime in Boston tomorrow night. Saturday is going to be a warm and sunny day, exactly what is ordered for the first members event of the year. Make sure you sign up so you don't miss the fun. Have a great day and we'll see you out there.

It looks like there is a front coming up from the south that is going to bring a couple of showers this afternoon. Everyone knows how unreliable forecasts are for showers. Don't waste too much sunscreen this morning, you'll need it latter in the week. Too bad the Sedins aren't playing that good and Luongo?? isn't that good of a goalie. Have a fun day and we'll see you out there.

There is just a small shower going through the area now, then cloudy periods this morning and sunny periods this afternoon. Not exactly what everyone wants for their holiday Monday but it could be worse. On the bright side, the sun screen supply isn't being used up. Play well and we will see you out there.

Just a few drops of rain overnight so another dry day ahead on the course. It looks like some showers forecast for this evening, again, are the forecasters correct, likely not. The Canucks play at noon today so lots of time before or after to play a round of golf. See you out there.

Mother Nature must be easing us into the warm season with only a few sunny days at a time. How very thoughtful? Just a few showers forecast for today, however, so we won't complain too loudly. Unless, of course, we're discussing the Canucks game last night. Sigh...sigh...sigh....
Ok, enough lamenting. Time to cut the greens. Enjoy your day.

The grounds crew are awake early enough to experience a bit of early morning frost, believe it or not, but by the time the golfers arrive the sun will be doing its job. It looks to be another beautiful day in the sunshine: 19 degrees with the odd cloud to give the blue sky a bit of character. Enjoy the course and have a great round.

Sun is out. Course looks fantastic. Don't want to get too carried away, but can we say that it looks like Spring is here? Nearing 20 degrees today. Finally, global warming is taking over...

The golf shop continually has new products trickling in, so if you are looking for an early Father's Day gift, we have some new hats, shirts, shoes and sweaters that are ready to go.

Have a great day everyone!

-Chris

Pheasant Glen and Social Media

What a great day it is shaping up to be. This weekend we will be having a huge sale on clothing, shoes and golf equipment. Look for great deals on putters and wedges as well as clearance of demo product. Have you found us out on Facebook or Twitter yet?? Check out our Facebook page and click "Like" for a chance to win lunch in the Pheasants Nest restaurant.

Junior Night

Just a reminder to all junior members that there will be junior lessons today at 5:30. See you in the sunshine.

As a little reward for following our junior blog postings, the first junior member who shows up for the lessons this evening with the answer to the following trivia question will win a prize.( see Chris to claim this treasure)

Q: Who won the 1986 Masters golf tournament?

- Chris

It looks like April this morning ( frost ) but we all know it's not, right? Forgive me , I seem to be losing it. Come on out and play , we can have some semblance of normalcy if everyone just ignores reality. Now there is a statement that fits in with the spring we are having. See you out there.

Bring your sun screen when you come to the course today as the forecast is for sunny skies. The next couple of days might be the last comfortable days of golf for the season. Hot weather is expected for later in the week and then who knows, summer could be here. Play well today.

Some more west coast sunshine today. Just showers forecast so we could be lucky and not see anything. The accumulations for yesterday and overnight were just over .33 of an inch (8.25mm) so the course is just a tad wet in spots. It will still be a good day for a round of golf. Enjoy yourself and we'll see you out there.

What the heck was that??!!?? An inch ( 25mm ) of rain overnight??!!?? Someone thinks that just because the Canucks are still playing hockey it must be the middle of winter, so let it rain. We have standing water this morning and how fast it disappears will depend on how much rain we get during the rest of today. The greens are still good so if we don't get any more heavy rain the course will play a bit long but still playable. Enjoy whatever you do today.

3c and light rain...a common occurrence in winter...not to common in the middle of May. Clean living I guess, yes we are just lucky because of clean living. It is supposed to be somewhat sunny today so pack up your sticks and come out and play a round. The fresh air will do you good. See you out there.

Junior Reminder

Just a reminder that there are no scheduled junior member lessons for this evening. The next lesson is Wednesday, May 18 at 5:30.

SUMMER TOUR: Don't forget to get your entry forms to the appropriate clubs for the following events:


Sat May 21 Pepsi Junior @ Morningstar Golf Course - 11am $45

Sun May 22 Nanaimo Junior Open - 1pm $40

-CHRIS

So far so good with the rain. Nothing yet. Maybe we'll go the whole day again, without any rain. The Callaway fitting van was here yesterday but I didn't see too many people trying the latest products. These are good opportunities to try out the newest clubs so don't be shy about using the expertise of the company reps to keep up to date on the tools of our favorite game. I think the Ping van is here today ( check with the pro shop ). Enjoy your day.

It looks like a bit of precipitation for the next couple of days. Living in the protection of Mt. Aerosmith the accumulated totals are always lower than the forecasters predict. We are just lucky I guess. Hockey fans aren't noticing the weather today anyway, it's just a beautiful day for Canuck fans. Enjoy whatever you do today.

Another great day ahead, sunny skies and dare I say, warm? Forecast highs are supposed to reach 16c if the weather person is to be believed. It is odd that we have a tendency to believe the forecast if it is bad and are sceptical if it is a good. Humans?!? Enjoy your day and I'll see you out there.

Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there. We have ordered a nice sunny day for you so come out and enjoy a round of golf. All Canuck fans need a break from the tensions of playoff hockey and the serenity of the golf course will provide some respite from said tensions. ( a win would also work ) Have a great day and I'll see you out there.

Loss of a Golf Legend

I know some of you reading this may be tempted to call me and insist you are still alive and kicking. The legend I am referring to is the Spanish genius Seve Ballesteros, who past away early today. The passionate conquistador was known for his vibrant style and unfailing resolve. Of his many magical moments, the one I remember this second is his recovery from the car park in the British Open. It gave hope to all golfers that you can hit it all over God's creation and still enjoy the game. In that spirit, enjoy the course and your game today.

- CHRIS

Whoever wrote yesterday's blog must have too much faith in the weather network. Light rain all day? There wasn't a drop until 1 pm! Personally, I no longer believe that today's "cloudy with showers" should be taken seriously.

Today's reality is as follows: It's going to be dry. It's going to be mild. The Canucks are going to win the series tonight. The greens have been cut and rolled and the course is playing great. Have fun.

Golf specials in Qualicum beach

The day looks promising.

I hope no one has forgotten about Mother Day this Sunday!!!! Bring Mom out for a meal in the Pheasants Nest and she will receive an 18 hole pass.

Looking for a new set of clubs?? We have a 9 piece Mens set of the NEW Taylor Made Burner 2.0 irons on sale for $750 tax included, regular price is $900 plus hst.

We also have some great deals on last years Footjoy shoes. Sizes are limited so hurry in.

I'm happy to report there isn't a hint of frost on the course, but when it's the first week of May you sort of expect that kind of thing. I guess you also expect there to be rain now and then, and today looks to be one of those days. The forecast is for light rain to start at the same time the first group tees off, and to hang around long after said group has packed up and headed home. Oh well, it's LIGHT rain. Could be worse.

Golf Shop News

MOTHER'S DAY is coming soon...

This Sunday, May 8, bring your mother for a fantastic meal in the Pheasant's Nest Restaurant and receive a complimentary 18 holes of golf. Reservations are recommended. 250-752-0117.

New to the golf shop this week is the FootJoy "Street" shoe. These comfortable, casual golf shoes have been popularized by Fred Couples and come in three colours. For those looking for some extra comfort walking the course, these are worth a look. And in anticipation of the inevitable question, "Will these shoes make me play like Fred Couples?" This simple answer is no, but they will help in looking good, which can't hurt.

Looking to try the latest and greatest in golf equipment? Don't forget to sign up for our demo days coming up soon...

CALLAWAY : Tuesday May 10, 11-5

PING: Wednesday May 11, 11-5

-CHRIS

Just a few scattered showers this morning. Just enough cloud cover to keep it kind of mild (?!@?). According to the long range weatherman/woman/child it is going to be a good couple of weeks to watch the playoffs. Maybe the weather will warm up the same time as the Canucks do. Remember everyday is a good day to golf. See you out there.

Can it be ??? A clear night and no frost? This could be the true sign of summer. We will see as daybreak arrives. The cold weather has kept the growth of the grass to a snails pace and that is why the greens haven't totally healed from aeration as of yet and the fairways slow to recover as well. What we need is warm temperatures (+10c) overnight to achieve good growth. I guess mother nature marches to the beat of her own drum and we just follow along. Enjoy your day.

One of these days I won't pass along the forecast for the weather because summer will be here and there will be nothing but good weather, but not today. Just kidding....today is going to be a great day for golf, sunny and not too hot. It sounds like the same percentage of people vote as those who fix ball marks, replace divots and rake bunkers. Funny how that works. Enjoy your day and see you out there.

Congratulations to Junior Member Brayden Eriksen for his victory yesterday in the Arbutus Ridge Mens Open. Brayden shot 2 under 68 on Saturday to take a one shot lead into Sunday's final round. After a bogey on the opening hole he settled in making two birdies and fifteen pars to shoot a final round 69 to win by one stroke. Assistant Professional Adam Haddad also played shooting 75, 74 and won $240.00.

There are showers passing through the area this morning and the afternoon is supposed to be a little drier. Due to the cloud cover we will start on time this morning ( no frost ) . The presence of ball marks on the greens is down considerably from aerations past so a big thanks to everyone for a great job in repairing said marks and keep up the good work. Enjoy your day. See you out there.

Clear and cold.....frost. There will likely be a delay in the start this morning, but the sun is going to shine so it shouldn't be too long. This should allow a bit more rest for those who stayed up late watching the hockey game. The rest of the week is the same as last week, showers etc., enjoy the sunshine when you can. See you out there.