Pheasant Glen golf course at Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. Championship golf at the foot of Majestic Mount Arrowsmith. Host of the 2006 BC Men's Mid Amateur, 2007 BC Women's Amateur and Senior Women's Amateur, 2008 RCGA Men Mid Amateur Championships.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
The stars are shining....oh no...the good news is that the back nine is open with the exception of 14 which is a temp. There will be a delay for frost this morning. If the front comes in sooner than predicted the delay won't be that long. Just showers for latter in the day so another good day for golf. We'll see you out there.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
4c this morning with intermittent showers....sounds nasty if you don't golf. If you golf it is a glorious morning full of promise. There should be no frost to contend with this morning so the start could, almost,maybe, be on time. Old man winter has been camping out on the back nine for quite a while now but we are hoping he'll move on one of these days. He is really cranky so it is best if we don't provoke him too too much. Enjoy your day and we'll see you out there.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
There is a bit of frost this morning and a light layer of hail on the greens, so the first tee time will likely be pushed back by an hour or so. Would it be too much to ask for about five minutes of torrential rain to speed up the thawing process? Probably. Enjoy your round, whenever it takes place.
Friday, January 27, 2012
It's 2 degrees on the wrong side of zero this morning, so obviously we're in for a frost delay. It will likely be closer to lunch by the time things thaw out enough for play, so it may be a good idea to phone ahead if you have a particular tee time in mind. Dress warmly and enjoy your day.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
There was a bit of rain overnight then the skies cleared and ....the same thing happened as always happens with clear skies at this time of year. We were open on the front nine yesterday and the greens made it through the snow in good condition. The back nine greens are still frozen so hopefully today they will thaw out. There might be a bit of a delay this morning then the front nine will be open.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
For those of you brave enough to brave the elements in a brave manner, the rain and brief bit of sun yesterday was enough to thaw out the practice greens and five more greens on the front nine. The back nine will remain closed for now. Not a perfect scenario but, heck, it's a start. Enjoy your day.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
What nasty weather this morning. There is a wind warning issued for today and deservedly so. The snow has almost all melted but the ground is still frozen so there will be no golf today. If the teeing ground thaws by tomorrow we could get out on temps and that right now is a big if. We are all crossing our fingers for warmer conditions. Enjoy your stretching and carpet putting.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Although it is much warmer today the course is still covered in snow. The rain yesterday and overnight helped a little but it will be a couple of days yet before we are out there enjoying the great conditions we have been spoiled with all winter. The Golf Shop will be open until 3:00pm today and 8:30-3:00pm tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
-2c with a bit of a breeze...still a bit of snow on the ground. The good news is that the snow forecast for Wed. has been cancelled. The temperatures, although have also been downgraded to highs of -5 and -6 Wed. and Thurs. Not good news for golfers. Keep up the stretching and putting on the carpet for a while longer.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
-3c with snow on the ground and in the forecast...not exactly the type of morning that a golfer wants to wake up to. Alas, that is the week ahead as well. With the forecast temperature to not be much above freezing I'd suggest to plan something other than golf today and the extra cautious will have a contingency plan for the rest of the week as well. Make sure others enjoy your company today.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
The early morning course inspection revealed pretty much what you'd guess: frost and frozen greens. The small amount of precipitation expected today won't be enough to thaw out the greens, so we'll be on temps when the front nine opens. The frost should lift earlier than yesterday -- let's hope for somewhere between 10:00 and 11:00 -- but I'd recommend phoning ahead before tying up your golf shoes.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Today looks and feels very similar to yesterday, so enjoy your breakfast and we'll see you around lunchtime.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The minus 1 temperature is a clear indication that there is frost at the golf course. The light cloud cover hasn't been able to keep the thermometer above the freezing point. Yesterday we didn't get going until close to noon and then it was on temps. I don't see much of a difference today. The best golf today will be after lunch ( and maybe a bit of a nap ). We'll see you out there.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Clear skies..full moon..usually a wonderful sight. Not if your a golfer on the west coast in the winter. We have frost this morning. It looks like a full week of clear weather coming up which would be nice in the summer not so much in the winter. The start time will be delayed this morning. I don't think anyone should get too excited until after 10:00 . If the temperature drops any more that time will get closer to 11:00. Call before you come.
Monday, January 9, 2012
8c with a nice warm breeze this morning with a few showers forecast for latter in the day. Is this January or what? Sounds more like March. Oh well, we'll take it. Only sunshine for the rest of the week and we all know what that means, right? Great afternoon golf. Have a good one and we'll see you out there.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
6c this morning...a great start to the day. We will start on time and hopefully the rain that is forecast will hold off until this evening. The rest of the week looks good with sunny skies. The course has drained well from the rainfall last week and the greens are rolling good so come out and enjoy a round of birdie filled golf. Enjoy your day and we'll see you out there.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Good news/good news:
The good news: The course continues to drain off very well, with most of the major puddles having disappeared overnight.
The other good news: Power carts are able to go out today and the course will be open on time.
Enjoy your day.
The good news: The course continues to drain off very well, with most of the major puddles having disappeared overnight.
The other good news: Power carts are able to go out today and the course will be open on time.
Enjoy your day.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Good news/bad news:
The good: The front nine should be open for play today.
The bad: It won't be until at least 11:00. The course is currently frozen solid, so when the frost does come off we will likely start on temps. It will be open for walkers only as there is still too much water on certain areas of the cart path, but carts will be allowed out as soon as possible.
The good: The front nine should be open for play today.
The bad: It won't be until at least 11:00. The course is currently frozen solid, so when the frost does come off we will likely start on temps. It will be open for walkers only as there is still too much water on certain areas of the cart path, but carts will be allowed out as soon as possible.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
There was 23.5mm of rain since yesterday morning so the golf course will still be very wet. There are a few showers passing through this morning then forecasted sunny skies so we should see a substantial drop in the standing water today. It is unlikely we will open today but if there is no rain today we should open by the weekend.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
8c this morning....is spring here already? Happy New Year everyone. I hope all the pain of the celebration has abated and you are coming out today to enjoy a round of golf in the warmth we are experiencing today. The birdies are waiting and I even saw an eagle or two floating around the course so come out and get your share. Enjoy your day and we'll see you out there.
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