Wednesday

Ho-Ho-Holy Guacamole, the frost is upon us. It's hard to say when the course will open, so I'd recommend giving the Pro Shop a call around 10:30 for an update. If you don't get out today have a Merry Christmas and we'll see you in the new year.

Tuesday

It's a bit breezy and showers are expected today, but what that says to the golf-minded is No Frost! The start will be on time, so we'll see you out there.

Monday

The trouble with this time of the year (winter, duh)is that when the stars are visible,  frost is also. Now it's just a guessing game...what minute of what hour will the frost melt? 10:30ish would be my guess for today and like the weather person, there is no penalty for being wrong. Stupid frost! ! Oh yah, the days are getting longer now, spring is just around the corner.

Kelly

Sunday

A bit of rain yesterday and overnight but nothing compared to last week. The skies are clear and there is no frost (yet) so the start should be on time. Golf on the first day of winter? what is better than that..rhetorical question. ..play well

Kelly

Saturday

Today we're offering a chance at scratch golf. Yes, there are rain and wind warnings but par waits for no one. Come out and grab it.

Friday

With half an inch of rain yesterday there won't be a lot of roll on your drives today. However, I guarantee it will be a drier day today than tomorrow, so come on out and get some exercise while the puddles are small.

Thursday

The stars are visible. ..there's  frost on the course...rain is supposed to be coming...if it starts raining before 9:00 the start will be on time... if not it won't...stupid frost, it ruins everything! !!

Kelly

Wednesday

6c and rain showers. ..doesn't that sound like a perfect day for golf? ..
.in December in Canada. ..who knows?  you might not need your umbrella today...play well.

Kelly

Tuesday

4c with the odd drop of rain...not unusual for this time of year..the greens have thawed from yesterday's frost so it's a go for golf at 9:00...layers and maybe an umbrella. .

Kelly

Monday

-3c..what can I say...oh, the water is draining off the course nicely. ..we won't be cutting fairways for a day or two yet but we're getting closer. The frost should be gone around 11:00ish and when we get going,  the Glen will be in play. The radar shows some showers heading this way so if that happens the start will be earlier than mentioned previously. It's so confusing this time of year. Personally, I like summer better.

Kelly

Update

With the water flowing out of here at a record pace we will be able to use carts on the Pines today...cart paths only of course.

Kelly

Sunday

Temperature hovering around 0c, bad news...no rain until Tuesday, good news...the water level on the course has dropped 14 inches, good news..put that all together and you get, frost and when that lifts we'll be playing the Pines with no carts...stupid 145mm of rain in December. Start time 11:00ish? Maybe.

Kelly

Saturday

Apparently, five inches of rain in four days doesn't drain away overnight. Who knew?

There are still impassable areas on The Glen, so it will remain closed for now. The Pines, however, will be available for play to those with rubber socks and prudent course management. Power carts will not be available today, unfortunately. 

Let the draining continue...

Friday

Another 28mm of rain yesterday didn't exactly help the golfer's cause. We'll keep our fingers crossed for tomorrow but...but...
See you ASAP.

Thursday

Another 25mm overnight for a total of 113mm so far in December. ..that's a lot of water..more coming today..depending on what happens today we could be open Saturday...depending...

Kelly

Wednesday

From now on when the Weather Network says  'an incredible series of storms is coming' I'm going to believe them...wow..over 75mm of rain and wind gusts this morning in the 70kph range...nasty...it's supposed to calm down some this afternoon but we have to get rid of all the water so tomorrow might even be iffy for golf...patience. ..I'm getting sick of that word.

Kelly

Tuesday

I guess when it's 11c at this time of year we have to expect some sort of extraordinary weather  'event'...well we have an  'event' happening this morning. ..it's a tad breezy with  showers in the area...35mm overnight and more to come.. another storm coming in tonight with similar conditions as the one we're experiencing now..relax, stay dry and think about the golf you'll play on the weekend.

Kelly

Monday

8c...a very mild morning..oh yah..there is a bit of a wind and rainfall warn issued for the next four or five days..when the weather network uses the term  'incredible series of storms' you kind of know something is coming...who knows? it might miss us...leave the umbrella, gusts to 75 kph..just sayin'

Kelly

Sunday

Jack (Frost) has left the property. ..we have all the greens open on both nines and they will be freshly cut and rolled for this auspicious occasion...it's supposed to be warm all week so shed a layer before you head out...the little bit of precipitation forecast is of secondary importance ...enjoy your round and we'll see you out there.

Kelly

Saturday

Baby steps, baby steps...

The rain that was supposed to come yesterday turned out to be "rain", so there is still more thawing to be done out there. However, it's been mild enough that the practice and putting greens will be open today along with at least seven of the greens on the front nine. Have fun out there.

Friday

It'll take a lot more than last night's shower to thaw out the greens but at least you can get a tee in the ground today. We should have the front nine open on temps today, so come on out if a bit of rain doesn't bother you.

Thursday

-1c...it tried to rain a bit earlier but it didn't amount to anything so we're still frozen ...showers this afternoon and rain tomorrow. .hopefully we'll get open this weekend. ..it all depends on how stubborn mother nature gets.

Kelly

Wednesday

-5c...at least it's supposed to warm up a bit today..no, not enough to golf but heading in the right direction. ..showers tomorrow and rain Friday. .should be golfing sometime this weekend. .patience (yah, yah, yah, whatever! !)

Kelly

Tuesday

The temperature is moving in the right direction but just slower than most of us would like. Starting Thursday, above normal temperatures at least until the middle of December. ..you heard it here first.!!! Maybe golfing by the weekend. ...patience. .

Kelly

Monday

When does -4c seem warm? When it follows a -8c day...it's going to be down right balmy by the weekend (a bit damp too). Get the umbrella working.

Kelly

Sunday

-8c...the forecast high today? ..-1c..
Golf today? ..a snowball's chance in,  you know where. Rain Thursday. .see you after that.

Kelly

Saturday

As you may have guessed, the course is currently lacking the colour green. White is the order of the day as we're covered in snow. It's not supposed to get above freezing today, so I'd recommend some indoor activities for now. See you after the thaw.

Friday

It's a bit soggy out there after more rain yesterday but that won't stop anyone who is (or should be) committed. We're on the cusp of frost but if the clouds hang around through sunrise we should be able to start on time. See you out there.

Thursday

10c ..hellooo! !!...it's November 27..this is crazy...ok abnormal. ..there are showers in the area but I don't think the rain will start until later in the day or maybe after dark...play on.

Kelly

Wednesday

Another substantial rain  'event' ( what the h--l is that) yesterday and overnight..light rain this morning then another  'event' this afternoon..we've had 65mm since Friday so the odd puddle is showing up...the start will be on time.

Kelly

Tuesday

Another great day ahead ,no frost...you might have to bring an umbrella though...the start will be on time. We'll see you out there.

Kelly

Monday

My, time flies when you're having fun....the start will be on time today..bring an umbrella. .

Kelly

Monday

My, time flies when you're having fun....the start will be on time today..bring an umbrella. .

Kelly

Sunday

Mother nature is looking after the weekend golfer..rain overnight to keep the frost away and sunny periods forecast for the day light hours...10c for a high today with just enough of a breeze to keep the mosquitoes away, perfect...we'll see you out there.

Kelly

Saturday

Oops. I got so excited about the greens thawing out that I forgot to blog!
All eighteen holes will be open today once this frost takes its leave. It will be a beautiful day once we get going, so come on out and break your course record.

Friday

And so the thaw begins...

Eight of the front nine greens will be open today along with both practice greens and the driving range. If we get the rain that we were promised -- and it looks likely -- the lone holdout on the front may open later today. A full 18-hole round is not far off, so dust off your clubs for this weekend.

Thursday

We will be on temps to start the day...no rain over night so the greens are still frozen part way down..hopefully they thaw completely today..patience.

Wednesday

2c...we've seen some improvement at the golf course (frost related) but the course is still frozen...if mother nature is kind we could get out on temps around noon...the driving range will be open all day...call before coming out if your desire is to play golf...patience, it's supposed to rain tonight.

Kelly

Tuesday

We're trending in the right direction. ..now don't get excited as we're still a couple of days and/or a rainfall away from thawing out and opening..patience. ..the driving range will be open today.

Kelly

Monday

Another cold morning..-6c..the ground is frozen and it doesn't warm up enough to thaw out so no golf again today...the driving range will be open later ...that could either tease or appease. ..rain is coming...patience, patience.

Kelly

Sunday

-5c...agaaaain! !?!!...don't despair, rain by the end of the week. I bet you never thought that in the middle of October...watch golf, CFL and NFL football, reruns of Holmes on homes, anything but soccer. ..who watches that anyway? ...if the temperature gets to the forecast high we might be able to get out on temps near noon ...call the pro shop before coming out though.

Kelly

Saturday

On the upside: it's warmer than -7. On the downside: it's a touch colder than -6.

Not exactly conducive to golf, unfortunately. All surfaces were still frozen well into the afternoon yesterday, so even nine holes on temps is unlikely again today. Thankfully, there are some soccer games on the tube, so all is not lost.

Friday

Today's weather is a carbon copy of yesterday's and so is today's blog. Stay cozy, Qualicum Beach.

Thursday

-5c..that didn't take long...winter is here...we might get out on temps later today...sigh...might.

Kelly

Wednesday

1c with a bit of a breeze...don't get excited now, we do have frost...the hopefully part of this is that MAYBE (notice the big maybe) we'll be able to start a bit earlier than yesterday. ...if you're warmed up between 9:30-10:00 you shouldn't be too far off ...enjoy the sun.

Kelly

Tuesday

It's a sure sign that the day is going to start slow when you have to scrape the ice off of your vehicle's windows. ..-2c...today is 4º colder than yesterday so we probably won't start at the same time as yesterday. ..10:30ish might be an optimistic guess for today's start time, but we'll go with it anyway. The ish could have an expanded meaning today. Patience.

Kelly

Monday

Yep, you guessed it, we have frost. Now I know the next question is when is it lifting so we can get out on such a beautiful day? I could tell you 9:34 , but that would be a lie. The truth is I don't know when the frost will lift but my guess for today will be 10:00ish. Tomorrow when we have frost again my guess will be closer to the actual fact than it is today...patience is the word...we'll see you out there.

Sunday

Cough, cough, sneeze, cough...stupid dust on the blog keys...I really think this is a record, no frost delays (maybe one) since the first of May. Let the good times roll...oh yeah, no frost as of yet today, I'm just warming up the blog in anticipation of the dastardly event. Sun for the rest of the week so prepare for a golf marathon.

Kelly

Thursday

The last time the temperature got above 14c I said spring was here and we got two weeks of bad weather... if the weather turns bad this time I'll keep my mouth(typing finger) shut for at least a day or two. ..20c yesterday so spring is now officially here. ..slather slather slather. ..we'll see you out there.

Kelly

Monday

Clear, cold, frosty...8:00ish start? ..around there..did you see the temperature forecast for mid week? 20c...how are we going to stand that? ..luckily it doesn't last long before getting back to some cooler temps with rain...whew...sunscreen today. ..we'll see you out there.

Kelly

Sunday

Just enough cloud cover to keep us frost free this morning...there are showers in the area and even fresh snow on the hills...spring! !??...play well and we'll see you out there.

Kelly

Saturday

Aaaaand to continue on with our cool spring, there is a single degree registering on the thermometer. The frost is upon us. We got going just before 8:30 yesterday and that should be the case this morning. Have a good game.

Friday

Not the warmest start to the day... It's frosty and white at the course at the moment, so we're looking at a bit of a delay. I'm going to guess for an 8:30 start time while hoping for an earlier one. It should be a pretty nice day afterward, though, so all is not lost. Enjoy your round.

Thursday

Breeze out of the SE @ 25 with gusts to 60 kph ...the good news is that there are no mosquitoes. ..the rain should be over (maybe a bit in an hour or so). A decent day for golf, in April . We'll see you out there.

Kelly

Wednesday

Another spring like day ahead...showers with rain mixed in..lovely. .play well

Kelly

Tuesday

Have you ever started to do a thing, get distracted, forget to do the thing but think you've done said thing? ?.. two days in a row ? ..me neither...Anyways. ..wasn't that just a peach of a day yesterday! !...mostly sunny to start the day and hopefully that trend continues. According to the long range forecast we're going to see a ton of May flowers...that'll be nice..play well.

Kelly

Saturday

Just a bit of light rain today and so far it hasn't shown up. Don't you love it when the weather turns out to be a bit better than the forecast from a few days ago? Enjoy your round.

Thursday

The good news...the forecast for yesterday was wrong ...we received a bit of rain but really nothing to talk about. The bad news...it's supposed to rain today...the long weekend doesn't look like it's going to be too hot so at least that's something. Layers and raingear. ..we'll see you out there.

Kelly

Wednesday

Bring your rain gear,  the day is going to be wet. Only 5mm overnight so no puddles to contend with this morning. The forecast is for 25-30mm overnight so it could be dampish tomorrow.  West coast sunshine...we'll see you out there.

Kelly

Tuesday

Nice...7c with a bit of a breeze to start the day. Sunshine for the rest of the day. Get out and tee it up today as it looks like spring showers will be around for the next week. We'll see you out there.

Kelly

Monday

Another two cupper..clear and frosty...we got going around 8:30 yesterday and that shouldn't change much for today...sunscreen needed later though so prepare..we'll see you out there.

Kelly

Sunday

It's a two cupper today (2 extra cups of your morning beverage)...0c at the moment and falling...shoot  for an 8:30ish start and you won't be far off either way..the afternoon is going to be nice so slather on the sunscreen. .we'll see you out there.

Kelly

Saturday

14 degrees in the afternoon doesn't sound as good when it's this chilly in the morning. You heard it here first: FROST is in the air and, more to the point, on the grass. If I had to guess, and I do, 8:30 would be a time to shoot for. Start with a toque and end with sunscreen today. Have fun.

Friday

Today's frost report: likely but not imminent. If the clouds hang around for a bit we may be lucky enough to start on time. Cross your fingers and toes and enjoy your day.

Thursday

Not a heat wave but definitely warmer than yesterday. ..no frost today...we will finish aerating the practice greens today and we're thanking whoever was in charge of the weather for such perfect conditions for the aforementioned aeration. That sure makes a difficult job much easier. Don't be too hard on your putting results for the next few days as it won't be your fault. Hit it staight.

Kelly

Wednesday

What a difference a day makes..11c yesterday morning and a balmy 1c this morning. ..we have frost...have an extra cup and aim for an 8:00 warm-up and golf after that..(that's an exact time ?)..remember, even though the greens are aerated and have sand on them you still have to repair your ball mark...play well.

Kelly

Tuesday

No rain today..good news for us, we will be aerating the Glen today and the Pines tomorrow ( just the greens). Quit groaning you know it has to be done. Play well.

Kelly

Monday

A warmish morning this morning. ..yes we have cloud cover and the forecast is for some rain this morning but I think the meteorologist is exaggerating a bit..(my that is sickly sweet )...no sunscreen needed until noonish, then slather..we'll see you out there.

Kelly

Sunday

Just a light shower poundind down on the roof...nothing to worry about, really...it's a sunscreen day ahead..get out and enjoy it...if you don't use it you lose it...the start is on time.

Kelly

Saturday

Relax and have another cup...we have frost..clear skies and all that...if you're warmed up by 8:30 you shouldn't be too far off the mark. Rain is forecast so plan accordingly.

Kelly

Friday

There are a few clouds around which is just enough ( so far ) to keep the frost away...yesterday's rain turned out to be almost nothing so the course is drying out nicely...you might even see fresh cut fairways if you golf today...sunscreen is the word...use it.

Kelly

Thursday

No rain as of yet...and the really good news is that there is no frost...yeahhhh! !!...the start will be on time...it's an umbrella type day ahead but who knows maybe the worst will miss us..we'll see you out there.

Kelly

Wednesday

Another clear night...we have frost to start the day now if the cloud cover,  that the satellite is showing, shows up it shouldn't be much of an issue..we got going just after 9:00 yesterday so that would be my target for warm up today. It looks like umbrella weather for the next few days starting tomorrow and I don't mean a shade umbrella. Take advantage of a decent day.  We'll see you out there.

Kelly

Tuesday

It's a bit cooler this morning than it was yesterday morning. ..yes that's right the frost will last longer than yesterday. ..we got going yesterday around 9:00ish so plan to start warming up around that time today and you won't be too far off...sunscreen needed today...play well

Kelly

Monday

Clear and 1c..you all know what that means! !...stupid frost! !!...it shouldn't last too long but there will be a slight delay...patience, it's still March. ..

Kelly

Sunday

It looks like the rain is over for this weekend...we've only had 23mm so there will be a puddle or two around..the good news is that there is no frost (at present)...just to be safe, for later,  bring sunscreen. ..we'll see you out there.

Kelly

Saturday

With 2/3 of an inch of rain on the gauge we know the day will start out a bit soggy. The course may be a tad "receptive" until the rain tapers off, which just may happen later in the morning if the rumours are true. Some blue sky could even make an appearance, so look up now and then unless you're busy keeping your head down. Enjoy your game.

Friday

There will be NO mention of rain this morning. Wind won't even cross our minds. The focus will instead be on the complete and utter lack of frost and the fact that there will be no delay in start times.
Sincerely,
The Optimistic Blogger

Thursday

What rain? ??.... 6c and it looks good for the rest of the day (there could be minor glitches) with the sun even making an appearance around noon. When your taking the first layer off after the first hole just give a nod to the East and give a brief thought to our brethren who are still neck deep in winter. Thank you to whoever is responsible that we don't live in the part of Canada that is still a winter wonderland.

Kelly

Wednesday

If it clears up any more we could be in trouble ...frost wise...so it's going to be one of 'those' days..optimists will be here for the normal start time...realists will be here around 10:00ish and pessimists won't show up at all because it could rain,  snow, sleet, etc...we'll be watching.

Kelly

Tuesday

Do I see a pattern here...for the third day in a row no frost and, ..wait for it...it's warmer today than yesterday. ..a small pattern I know but still a pattern. .oh yeah, it's raining as well, not hard rain just nice light rain you know the kind you hardly even get wet..hee hee...oops did that slip out? Doc..???

Kelly

Monday

Wow..three days in a row of no frost...it's cloudy but no rain (real rain) in the forecast...another winter ( I know it's not winter but it sure feels like it) on the West coast golfing day..take an extra club and swing easy. ..

Kelly

Sunday

Holy..two days in a row ...no frost, wow..spring has sprung (sigh)..3c and heading to a balmy 8c (sigh)..wow ..(sigh)..the week ahead looks excellent for dust control..thankfully..it was getting close to a crisis situation with how dry it is...the start will be on time...play well.

Kelly

Saturday

There's good news and good news this morning. Firstly, it's juuuuuust warm enough to keep the frost away, so it looks like the start will be on time. Secondly, the amount of rain expected for today is barely worth mentioning. Heck, let's throw in a Thirdly. Thirdly, the radar suggests that the rain may not even show up (but don't hold me to that one). Play well and enjoy your round.

Friday

We're still waiting on spring here as the temperature is on the wrong side of zero. We got started around 10:00 yesterday, so let's shoot for a similar start time this morning. Once things thaw out a bit it should be a great day for golf. Enjoy the sunshine.

Thursday

What happens when it rains/hails off and on in 2c temperature, then..clears off and gets cold? ...freezing, frosty frozen everything, well almost everything. ..everything on the golf course, everything.that's what ..!!..there will be a delay in starting today. ..I wouldn't get too excited until 10:00ish...if you're going out early leave extra time to scrape your windows...oh yeah, happy first day of spring.

Kelly

Wednesday

Yeah. .?...no frost! ..?..it is raining a bit though...just showers I'm sure..oh, life in a northern rainforest. ..patience (self-talk)..bring sunscreen, even if you don't use it today, you'll have some handy when the need arises. Play well.

Kelly

Tuesday

Cloudy and cool but no frost. ..the start will be on time. .the good news is that the rain is going to hold off until later (whenever that is)..putt well .

Kelly

Monday

I know it's hard to believe, but we have frost at the moment and yes the start will be delayed. The sun is supposed to shine this morning so the wait shouldn't be too long. I guess, too long, is a relative term. If you need to golf immediately any wait is, too long..and if you are relaxed about golfing on St. Patrick's Day then, too long, doesn't mean a thing (does relaxed mean a lot of green beer already?..funny you never hear about Irish whiskey on St. Pat's day...ok ok get back). Is digress the word I'm thinking of? Play well, celebrate hard.

Kelly

Sunday

It's a mild start to the day with the odd shower around. We had 13mm of rain yesterday and overnight so it won't be dusty out there (whew). The start will be on time so get your gear shined up. We'll see you out there.

Kelly

Saturday

If you believe the forecast we're in for a day of wind and rain. If you believe the radar we'll be just fine by about 10:00. Either way, nobody buys a rain jacket to putt indoors. Come on out and shoot the lights out.

Friday

The rain clouds were kind enough to visit overnight and then move on at the start of the day, so it looks like there's a dry day of golf ahead. It's pretty cool out there at the moment but not quite cool enough for frost. If it stays that way through sunrise the start should be on time. Enjoy your round.

Thursday

Ok ok ok ...there was frost yesterday morning that disappeared when the fog rolled in...we have frost this morning....now...is the fog going to roll in or what? ?..I'm saying not,  but check back around 8:00 for an update if, I repeat, if the fog rolls in and the frost moves out. At present there will be a delay to the start. The rain is supposed to fall after golf today which will work out quite nicely. Play well and we'll see you out there.

Kelly

Update

What the? ??...fog rolled in frost moved out...we're good to go..

Kelly

Wednesday

-1c...now that's not a good start...(wwhhaatt? ?) ..oops I used that yesterday...the day is starting so similar to yesterday it's hard to tell one day from the next... the start will be delayed..yesterday we got going around 10:30 and today might be a bit later...patience. .the sun is going to shine.

Kelly

Tuesday

-1c...you know that's not good if you want an early game this morning..the bright spot is that it's going to be sunny all day. The start will be delayed...the sun doesn't rise until just before 8:00 so if we get a couple of hours sunshine the frost should be gone by, 10:00ish. Another day without rain, ahead so we'll be drying up nicely from last weeks deluge. .sunscreen . We'll see you out there.

Kelly

Monday

The frogs sure think that spring is here...they're croaking up a storm this morning. ..I have a tendency to trust them more than the weatherman so, ..spring is officially here and you can take that to the bank! !!...the start will be on time ...bring your sunscreen, the sun is going to shine! We'll see you out there.

Sunday

64mm (2 1/2 in.) of rain in the last week...the good news is that we only got 22mm yesterday and not the 30-50mm that was forecast. Yeaahhh! !...The really good news is that we should have a mostly sunny week ahead. Golf anyone? The start will be on time...we'll see you out there.

Kelly

Saturday

Fair-weather golfers, you may want to look away from the screen.

So far the rain is light but the wind is gaining weight. Those cynical forecasters are predicting more rain and steady wind throughout the day, as if it were a bad thing. They must not be golfers. The hardiest of you are already packing up your rain jackets and your resolve, so we'll see you out there soon.

Friday

Today is the day to golf. Don't believe me? Check tomorrow's forecast. Ugh.
However, that ugh is followed by what looks to be a week of good weather, so things are looking up. Enjoy your round (today).

Thursday

18mm of rain overnight and I guess that is good news as the snow that was lingering on the Pines is almost all gone. Gone enough to start playing out there anyway. 6c with rain falling ...yeah...the start will be on time. Spring is just around the corner.

Kelly

Wednesday

Who is the clown that ordered yesterday's weather. ..a real laugh that was...today is going to be much better. ..well, there should be no snow anyway...the Glen will open on time...there is a free drop if your ball lands in the snow surrounding a few of the greens, they needed the snow off more than the others...the Pines is still a couple of days or an inch of rain away from opening...we're making progress.

Kelly

Tuesday

You knew this day was coming...the snow is gone from the Glen...the Pines? ..still covered...now don't get too excited, because we have frost at present... that will lift a bit later (10:00ish) and all that pent up golf can be released. ..probably only 9 holes open today but that's a lot better than yesterday. ..baby steps Bob, baby steps.

Kelly

Monday

If the rain comes a bit harder and the temperature rises some (lots) we should be golfing in a few days...wasn't that just a February to remember! !!!???!!!...have you had to replace your carpet yet...that vacuum is a nasty machine if your not careful.

Kelly

Sunday

March 2th...snowfall warning in effect..snow still on the ground from last week...we need to do something about this global warming and I'm sure our brethren from the Prairies would agree...I clicked on the Yorkton icon on the Weather Network web page and my screen froze, that's how cold it is back in the Old Country...here's to hoping we don't get any more snow..

Kelly

Saturday

I guess a frosty morning isn't an issue when there's still snow on the ground...

Enjoy the warmth of home for at least one more day and join us in hoping that tomorrow's precipitation falls in the form of droplets. No more flakes permitted.

Friday

Things are still very white out here. There is a fair amount of rain in the forecast for the coming days, though, so keep your fingers crossed for the baring of green grass. Enjoy your day.

Thursday

If you believe the forecast, we have good news....March is going to come in like a lion...yeah! !!??!!!...that's it..

Kelly
p.s.  we are still covered in snow

Wednesday

It didn't freeze overnight (small victory) we still have snow so don't get excited...don't look at next weeks forecast if you are prone to depression. ..warm for the next couple of days at least. Putt, vacuum, nap, (did you notice the change up? )...keep on your toes folks...focus should be in there as an exercise as well I guess.

Kelly

Tuesday

Yeaaahhhh......what's a foot of snow in the grand scheme of things. ..it's going to be 9c on Thursday. ..doesn't it look nice out,  all white and everything...putt, vacuum, putt, vacuum, nap and repeat...three days of that, then tell somebody your not crazy and see how that goes for you.

Kelly

Monday

Who jinxed the weather by claiming spring was here...idiot. ..snow is falling at present. ..hopefully it turns to rain soon...9c is the forecast high for tomorrow and if that happens, the snow won't last long..we have about 4 inches of the white stuff just in case you are in a location that has none...you know like the frost..'there is none at my place'..that place...don't hurt yourself shoveling.

Kelly

Sunday

If this keeps up any longer (snow) we'll have to get the plow out..book a time for Tuesday as that will be the next chance to golf and it could be busy...or should I say could be the next chance for golf and will be busy...I'm so confused! !

Kelly

Saturday

I tell you, the snow is a foot deep if it's an inch!

Ok, so maybe there's an inch. Alright, half an inch. Enough to ruin a tee time, anyway. And enough to make driving a car a bad idea -- please be careful if you have to venture outside today, and we'll see you when Snowmageddon is over.

Friday

"Spring is here"?? Where? It's currently -1 and the greens look more like whites. So does everything else, in fact. Give the pro shop a call around 10:00 and we'll see how quickly we're able to get going on what should later be a beautiful day.

Thursday

Wow...cutting and rolling greens this morning and changing holes also...spring is here...enjoy your day

Kelly

Wednesday

Aieh aieh aieh aieh aieh. ...what a February this is turning out to be..stupid winter....it's -1c and clear ...frosty and frozen...there will be temps to start and that won't be on time (sigh) ...we will open the greens if and when we can...stupid winter...call the pro shop for an update around 10:00ish...stupid winter..

Kelly

Tuesday

Most of the snow is gone (good news) ...the greens are frozen ( bad news) ...it's raining (believe it or not good news) ...it's blowing out of the SE at 30 kph (bad news)...we will get out on temps and if it rains long enough and gets a bit warmer we'll get some greens open sometime today...this winter sucks... oh, by the way, we've had close to 100mm of rain in the last week..just sayin'..

Kelly

Monday

Isn't this just a special way to start the week...0c with frozen snow on the ground...the good news is that the snow is only 25mm deep. Where's the vacuum? and the putter? Noon would be a good time to check for an update.

Kelly

The Glen nine is all open on regular greens, and the Pines nine is currently being inspected for any remaining signs of frost.

Sunday

Rain and blow like he__ then clear up and get cold as he__ then get frosty as he__ ..that's a lot of he__'s (heck's 'silly' )..since last Tuesday we've received 65mm of rain..just stating the facts (as grim as they are). Have a third cup this morning..we have frost and the wind is as cold as heck..see above...

Kelly

Saturday

The clouds I see this morning were apparently not around last night as there is some newly frozen ground (as opposed to frost) out there. We shouldn't be surprised, though, as a nearly-two-week freeze takes some time to thaw out and allow all the surface water to drain completely. The forecasted rain can't come fast enough, I suppose.

Long story short, by the time the first group tees off the fairways are likely to be soft enough to dig your spikes into (good news). Currently, the final four holes on the Glen will start the day open for play (good news). The next couple of hours will tell us more about the other greens (just news).

Oh, winds of up to 56 km/hr are expected later today with gusts up to 71 km/hr (bad news).

Friday

Okay, here's the morning scoop: a bit of rain last night has thawed out 5 greens on the Glen. Two more may open up later in the day but the remaining two holdouts (and the Pines) really need a downpour to speed up the thawing process. Fortunately, this weekend is supposed to include a few of those. So, between sweet nothings on this Valentine's Day, please join us in a rain dance. Enjoy your round.  

Thursday

Yes,  it was mild all night with a bit of rain. Did it help to thaw the greens? ..yes it helped a bit,  but, not enough yet. We still have a frost layer in the greens  (everywhere) so we'll be on temps again today. Patience, patience, patience. It took ten days to get this way, and it will take a few (could be four or five) days to return to normal.

Kelly

Wednesday

20mm of rain overnight on top of the frozen ground equals standing water. We will open on temps on the Glen today. The ground is still frozen about an inch down so don't get your hopes up for regular greens today, in fact tomorrow might be a stretch. Temps on time. It's something.

Kelly

Tuesday

What happens when it rains 8mm then clears up and freezes. ..the start of an outdoor skating rink is what happens. Be extra cautious on the road this morning as the roads are icy...the rain is forecast to start this afternoon then it's wait and see how soon we thaw out. Putt, vacuum, putt, yah yah yah ...

Kelly

Course update February 10

A touch of snow here this morning and trying to rain. A good sign as the rain and warmer temperatures will help thaw us out. If you have to come to the course I suggest waiting until after 12:00 as the driveway is a little slippery this morning. The course will probably be closed until Wednesday at the earliest but the range will open today at 12:00. 

Sunday

It looks like there is hope for golf later this week. With all the cold weather we need a few (just a guess) days to thaw out. The rain (when it gets here) will help a lot. Putt, vacuum, etc., etc...you know! !

Kelly

Saturday

Photo taken Saturday morning, 4 feet west of the bench at #4 tee.

Frigid Friday

-9 and feels like the cold chill of outer space. Alright, that's enough whining for the day. Stay warm and enjoy your day.

Thursday

-8c, wind out of the south at 11kph..feels like -11c. Warming up to -2 this afternoon with the wind out of the north at 15kph...heat wave...putt...vacuum. ..putt...vacuum...nap...putt..you know the drill..see you next week.

Kelly

Support Junior Golf at Pheasant Glen

Looking for something to do on a cold day? We have cut firewood available at Pheasant Glen and are offering a truck load for $100.00. All proceeds will be donated to our Junior Program. Some of the wood needs to be split, some doesn't, but it is all cut to length. If you don't have a truck we can supply ours, load it, deliver and unload for an additional $25.00. Wood is both Alder and Fir that has been fallen over the past 6 months. Pick up is available between 9:00am and 3:00pm, any deliveries will be made on weekends. To make arrangements contact Gord Melissa at 250-752-8786 or gmelissa@pheasantglen.com.

Wednesday

-5c at the course...feels like -holy crap its cold....!!!!! The good news? ?...it's going to be sunny today...the bad news ...!!!..it's going to be colder tonight! !...100 putts ....vacuum after each group of 10 putts...nap after each group of 50....repeat as needed...your carpet should stimp at least 9 to be effective...soldier on.

Kelly

Tuesday

-3 feels like -5...less than 1cm of snow forecast for this morning. ..forecast high of 1c...are we golfing today? ?...highly unlikely...the ground is frozen at present and there is frost to contend with ...call the proshop around 10:30 and we'll have a better idea of if/when we'll open.

Kelly

Monday

There is a skiff of frozen white precipitation on the ground and the temperature is 0c...combine all that with a NW wind at 15 kph and it feels a bone chilling -3c. We are in Canada and it is winter,  don't you know. The sun is supposed to shine today so give the proshop a call around 10:00ish and we'll have a guesstimate on a start time. Patience! !!!!!

Kelly

Sunday

If it doesn't snow...that's a good start to our daily get together.  There's no frost at present and if it stays cloudy the frost should stay away and that is good news...I'm just a bit suspicious about how the clouds are coming down island...any shift westward and we could see snow? ?...just sayin'...get your round in early then watch the game...

Kelly

Saturday

-1 with frost on top of frost. Give the pro shop a call around 10:30 and we'll see if we can guesstimate a start time.

Friday

An overnight shower and some cloud cover have kept the frost at bay this morning. As long as the clouds don't clear out in a rush we should be able to start on time. And, if the forecasters aren't pulling our legs, we're due for sunshine a bit later in the day. Enjoy your round.

Thursday

Frost frost frost...the forecast is for rain (light) today but so far it hasn't shown up, hence the frost. Have an extra cup this morning and wait for the rain. We will most likely get out by 10:30 (temps? ) if the rain holds off that long. Patience.

Kelly

Wednesday

5c with light rain.....yeah yeah yeah! !!!...no frost! !!...the start will be on time and no temps...what a wonderful life we have! !!...just under 2mm overnight so no need for boots again today...what a country!

Kelly

Tuesday

4c and a bit of rain...now we're talking...winter on the west coast..we had about 5mm overnight so the dust problem should be alleviated. ..it looks like the heavy rain is waiting until this evening (so thoughtful)..dare I say the fog is gone? ?...here's to life on the wild side...the fog is gone! !..the start will (most likely) be on time. Enjoy.

Kelly

Monday

Stupid cold...stupider fog...we have frost again so we're in the same shape as yesterday. ..10:30ish on temps noonish on greens...lets hope for a bit earlier for the start and see if collectively we can alter the space time continuum. Hhhuuuummmm! !!???!!!

Kelly

Sunday

Clear, cold and frosty...temps around 10:30ish...should have greens open around noonish if all goes according to Hoyle. Patience, patience, patience.

Kelly

Saturday

It's a carbon copy of yesterday morning, with clear skies, -1 on the thermometer and frost as expected. There's fog in the forecast but let's hope it doesn't show up as the direct sunshine got us started just after 10:30 yesterday. Hope for the best and we'll see you out there.

Friday

In January a morning fit for stargazing is not exactly conducive to an early tee time. It's clear, cold and frosty out there. Tee times will certainly be pushed back this morning, so give the pro shop a call after 10:00 for an update.

Thursday

I hate to sound cynical but I'll never believe a forecast again. Where's the blazing sun we were told was imminent? Instead we're up to our ears in fog to start the day. Fog tends to burn off, though, so by the time you read this it could all be gone? Think warm thoughts and have a good game.

Wednesday

A little cooler this morning but the clouds are still doing their frost-denying best to keep the start time from being delayed. May they hang around for an hour or so and then vamoose until further needed. Enjoy your round.

Tuesday

So far there's enough cloud cover to keep the frost away this morning, so if things stay like this we'll be starting on time. Have a good round.

Saturday

As sometimes happens, the forecasters fed us some misinformation yesterday. Today was supposed to be the start of a very sunny week but instead we're socked in with fog. The sun should make an appearance tomorrow as the weather improves throughout the week. Keep your fingers crossed/overlapped/interlocked that that holds true.

Friday

Another day in paradise: the clouds have kept the frost away (so far) and as of tomorrow there looks to be a week of sunshine coming up. No complaints here.

Thursday

It's a rare Jan.16 where there's not only no frost to start the day -- hopefully, the clouds don't clear up too quickly and surprise us with a temperature drop -- but it's dry enough out there to allow us to get out and cut some grass. As long as you stick to the tees, fairways and greens your playing surface is likely to be short and striped by the end of the day. Enjoy your round.

Wednesday

In the good news/bad news category, there will be no frost delay this morning but that's based on feel rather than eyesight as it's too foggy to see much at all at this point. Caution recommended on roads and golf courses!

Tuesday

Back to normal...that was short lived..this spring thing could have the decency to last a bit longer. We have frost at moment so have that third cup and call the proshop for an update around 10:00.

Kelly

Monday

Wow...a heat wave hit overnight. Isn't that just a pleasant surprise. It has cooled off a tad but still 6c which isn't too bad for this time of year. The remnants of the rain over the weekend are almost all gone so all is normal again. Golf on.

Kelly

Sunday

Another 1/2 " (13mm) of rain yesterday and overnight to add to the rain from the day before, 2 " (50mm). The course drains fairly well but with that volume over that short timeframe, well we're wet. Give us until 11:00 then call the proshop for an update. The driving range will be closed until 11:00 also and hopefully we'll of drained enough by then to open. How does that saying go " it never rains, but it pours"?

Kelly

Soggy Saturday

WOW. I thought the rain gauge was acting up this morning when I saw that the overnight total was "2.01 inches". And then I drove the course... The gauge is working just fine.

There are a few puddles to navigate around but the course drains off quite well, so rubber boots may be only a temporary necessity. The great news is that there is no frost! Enjoy your day.

Friday

With some more rain coming and the wind warning in effect for this afternoon it looks like an early round of golf is the wise choice today. Fortunately, there is no frost to be found and the start will be on time.

Thursday

You know it's going to be one of those days when you have to scrape your windshield in the morning. Yes we have fffrrrosssttt. Now the question is "are the greens frozen" and we won't know that until the frost lifts. Ooh the suspense! ! Have an extra cup and call the pro shop around 10:00ish.

Kelly

Wednesday

Hallelujah brothers and sisters...we have a thawed out Glen..the Pines is a bit more stubborn..don't let the threat of rain today deter you from enjoying a round of golf ...who knows it might be your best round of the year. Oooohhh... the excitment of it all.

Kelly

Tuesday

It's raining...now that sounds good for a full course to play on this morning but it hasn't rained enough yet to thaw out the greens. We will be on temps to start the day and then, like always, put the greens in play as soon as possible. It's such a perfect day for golf too, ...2c ( feels like 0c) a SE breeze at 15kph and a touch of rain. ..beautiful.

Kelly

Monday

Anootthheerr clear and cold (relatively) night...but rejoice, rain is in the forecast. Don't get too excited about golfing today until 11:00ish and then we'll be on temps. IF the sun shines we might get on the greens around 1:00ish, maybe. Rain for the rest of the week so clean your clubs and shine up your putter for we'll be golfing for real tomorrow or Wednesday for sure (there are a lot of for's in that sentence, whew! !) Patience. .it's only January 6th.

Kelly

Sunday

Clear, cold, frosty...three words you don't want to hear if you want to go golfing. -1c at present and I don't think there is anyone,  in this whole country, that will sympathize with us about the dire circumstance we find ourselves in...can't golf? ...really! !!..enjoy your day, this 5th day of January. Who, now tell the truth, really remembers what -48 feels like?

Kelly

Saturday

Ok, here's the early skinny: It's two degrees colder this morning than it was yesterday morning. Today's high is going to be two degrees cooler than yesterday's. Yesterday we got going on temps at 11:30. Today...well, I'll leave the conclusion to you. Enjoy your brunch and we'll see you in quite a while.

Friday

Happy-yet-frosty New Year to everyone. After yesterday's mild morning and rainy afternoon the clouds moved on and the cold moved in, leaving us with one frozen, white golf course. It'll be quite a while before we get going today, so I'd recommend checking back with the pro shop some time after 10:00 for an update.  

Thursday

Oops, a bit late today...we're open..fresh cut greens..let'er buck..

Kelly