What a great part of the country we live in, rain all around us yesterday and we didn't receive a drop. Don't tell anyone they might want to move here. Just some high clouds forecast for today, nothing to worry about. The course is playing easy so there should be loads of birdies carded today. Play well and we'll see you out there.

Just a few showers in the area....almost a zero chance of rain. We don't have to worry about the temps being too hot today, thank goodness. Can anyone stand it when the temps get above 20c?? I doubt it!! Play well and keep an eye out for unusual sightings ( wildlife ). We'll see you out there.

Canada Day scramble

Look at all the red!!! Canada Day scramble yesterday was a huge success. 72 players came out to enjoy the sunshine and a great golf course. Gerry Gessler was the big winner in the putting contest grabbing the $180 first prize and the winning team shooting 61 was Brian and Chris Zamisky, Catherine Morris and Dennis Finnan.

It must of been 'coming out day' for all the fawns on Thurs. I counted 8 on the back 9, with some singles and a couple sets of twins. There is also a single runt ( yearling ) that is hanging around the back 9 and one wonders if that is the same one that was orphaned last year. Stranger things have happened. Also an alert golfer has noticed a robin with unique markings on the back 9 as well. Keep a sharp eye out for that one. The forecast is for just a chance of a shower or two on Mon. and Tues., other than that the week looks like is going to be sunny ( not too warm ). Play well and we'll see you out there.

A turtle in the pond on the left of 18. ( red-eared slider ) Another turtle was sighted in the lake on 13, which has yet to be identified. My, it sure has been sunny and warm these last couple of days and the rest of the week is to be a continuation of the same. According to the calendar the first day of summer starts today, as if we didn't know that by the weather we're having!! Play well today, as I'm told there are a lot of birdies out there waiting for the right player. See you out there.

Red-eared slider????...anyone????? The answer to come. Just enough cloud cover today to make the day bearable. Too much sunshine can cause, oh, I don't know, an overly optimistic view of life in general and just lead to deep depression come late summer and early fall. We wouldn't want that! A happy fathers day to all fathers out there and I hope you have a great round of golf today. See you out there.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS Golf Tournament

Today we are hosting the Special Olympics Golf Tournament. It is a 1:30 shotgun off the front nine. There are still a few select tee times available today so call in if you are interested in coming out to play.

Can Rory hang on? Going into the third round of the US Open, young Rory McIlroy has a commanding lead in the year's second major. He is sitting at 11 under after firing 65-66 the first two days. Only Y.E. Yang can see a bit of leader running away with second at 5 under. A host of players are at -2. Should be a good weekend to keep an eye on some record setting moments.

To discourage the potential golf shop looters in the aforementioned blog, we do have some discounted merchandise: Srixon balls (1) dozen for only $20.86 plus tax. That's cheaper than most used balls! Callaway shoes are still 25% off. If you are looking for something for dad, there is some great new Dwyers & Co. clothing that looks and feels great. Just ask our golf shop staff, they are looking particularly stylish these days.

Have a good one.

Chris (Dwyer & Co. advocate)

So, who brought the rain? What if our golf games don't go well and we choose to "celebrate" by lighting cars on fire? Won't the rain put out the flames? It doesn't seem fair that enthusiasm can be so easily extinguished. I guess there's always the pro shop to loot, but I digress...

All of you golfers/arsonists will be happy to know that the rain is now a drizzle and should taper off completely by around 8:00, according to the powers that be. From then on it looks to be a beautiful day turning into a beautiful week. Enjoy your golf.

OK everyone stop crying, it doesn't help anyway. It was an entertaining year with lots of exciting games...well worth the price of admission. The sun will shine today even if not many people notice. Play well and try to enjoy yourself.

My,My,My,My..My, we must be special. We received a spot of precipitation overnight just in time to halt the moisture loss, due to the extreme heat. Clean living has its benefits. Nothing but sun again today...another day in paradise. Oh by the way, I think there is a hockey game on tonight that might be of interest. Someone said it is a special game so it might be worth trying to find the channel it is on and watching a few minutes. The course is set up for a ton of birdies today so come on out and get your fair share. We'll see you out there.

The good news is we get to watch one more hockey game this season. And more good news ...there are no goalie issues in Canuck land. Rest up for the next couple of days and prepare for the opening faceoff on Wed. night as I'm certain it will be a barn burner. Just a few showers passing through this afternoon so the day will be good for golf ( not too hot ). Stay out of the long stuff and we'll see you out there.

Fathers day special in the Pheasants Nest is back!!! Bring Dad in for a meal on Fathers Day Sunday and we will give him a round of golf. Reservations are required.

It looks like a pleasant day ahead with just a chance of showers around faceoff time. Get your game in today as tomorrow might be a lost day due to all the celebrations tonight. Play well and we'll see you out there.

Pheasant Glen Junior Open

Over 50 of the best junior golfers on the Island will be on site for the Pheasant Glen Junior Open this weekend. There is much on the line as this event consists of both boys and girls Zone 6 Junior, Juvenile, and Bantam Championships as well as a qualifier for the BC Junior Championships held in Rossland-Trail July 5/8. Good Luck to all competitors.

SHOP DEALS:

Limited time left for our Callaway golf shoe sale @ 25% off. Several styles are under $99 so if you are looking for some new footwear, they are worth a look.

Ball deals: Currently we have a Srixon ball/glove deal. (1) Dozen Srixon Soft Feel golf balls and a Srixon cabretta leather golf glove for just $29.95+tax.

** SIGN UP REMINDER**

Don't forget to sign up for the Canada Day Scramble, Saturday June 25. Sign up in the golf shop.

- Chris

I guess I should welcome a number of people, including myself, back onto the Canucks bandwagon after last night's game. Having said that, it would almost be nice if they lost the next one so we could see a game 7 in Vancouver.

Note to self: this is not an NHL blog. With that in mind, I hope the showers in Parksville stay in Parksville and leave us with a nice day for golf. Keep your heads up, finish your checks and enjoy your day.

Mid Am News

News from Storey Creek and the BC Mid Am tournament June 7-9. Our own Kim Hay posted a tie for 29th in a field of 80+. Congrats Kim on a good showing.

This is the time of the year for all the deer on the property to start having their young ones. If you see a fawn ( young deer ) laying in the grass not moving, don't be alarmed. That is how they hide from predators and usually the mother has just gone off to eat (or maybe have a nap). There has also been sightings of a turtle in the pond off the left of eighteen. We have yet to determine the species. Keep a watchful eye around and you might see a 'National Geographic' moment out there. Play well and we'll see you out there.

Whats to say today?? After the collective groan heard around the province last night I just assumed the Canucks lost. Next game will be different, we all hope. Today is a great day for golf, not too hot. As everyone has noticed the grass is growing nicely. Don't hit it in the long stuff. Enjoy whatever you do today.

When will this oppressive heat wave end??? There is some hope for a shower Tues. Lets keep our fingers crossed. Play well and we'll see you out there.

Just another beautiful day in paradise, sunny and warm. Can we survive the heat wave?? Mother nature is sure testing us this week. By the way, what takes 11 seconds and has thousands cheering?? Have a great day and we'll see you out there.

With a sunny high of 22 AND a Canucks game tonight this could very well be the Saturday that all others aspire to be. And tomorrow is supposed to be even warmer. Could Spring have finally arrived just in time for Summer? Let's hope so. Have a great round, you golfers; have a great game, you Canucks.

Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! Its raining.!@#!@#. Just a light shower passing through the area this morning. The weekend looks like it's going to be scorcher so this rain is a blessing in disguise. Bring the sunscreen for the afternoon. By the way, who won the hockey game last night?? HEE HEE HEE. See you out there.

Just because the Canucks are playing tonight is no reason to not play golf today. The forecasted rain might hold off so come on out and get some exercise before the game. I had a chance to talk to golf course personnel from across the province the last couple of days and the cold weather has affected everyone. No growth and poor recovery everywhere. Up to a month latter than normal in some places. This is the first morning we have had temperatures in the double digits so maybe spring has finally arrived. Play well and we'll see you out there.