2012 Reciprocal Arrangements for Weston

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1 2012 Reciprocal Arrangements for Weston In the fall of 2008, both the Management and Greens Committee embarked on a project to enhance our reciprocal program. We felt that if we were to offer a greater assortment of clubs, flexible starting times and dates and more member opportunities outside of the GTA, we could increase participation to an already vibrant program. Upon this decision, we sent correspondence to targeted clubs of interest to us. I am pleased to say that we have secured reciprocity agreements with many fine clubs. These cooperative agreements will provide our memberships the ability to enjoy other exceptional private clubs in both Canada and the United States. Moving forward in 2011, we will offer two reciprocal choices. - A collection of Willie Park Jr. golf courses. - Private Club Connect Each of these two reciprocal programs is distinctly different. Our goal is to offer the membership a spectrum of choices to suit their golfing schedule and taste.

2 Weston Golf and Country Club are pleased to announce that we have engaged with the Summerlea Golf and Country Club in Montreal for the 2012 season. Summerlea Golf & Country Club is one of the most prestigious private golf clubs in the Greater Montreal area. Located to the West of Montreal, in Vaudreuil- Dorion, Summerlea offers two high caliber eighteen hole courses and an exceptional clubhouse overlooking the scenic Ottawa River. Please see the regulations and booking process for the Weston / Summerlea reciprocal agreement below: - Agreement to commence May 15th ending October 31st 2012 Starting times must be arranged by a club official only. Agreement would be reviewed by the respective clubs each year Any adult member of Summerlea would be permitted to visit Weston a maximum of 6 times per year Junior members are permitted, but must be accompanied by a senior member A maximum of one starting time per weekday would be available Weekend starting times may be available during non-peak times ( to be managed by GM and Professionals ) Guests are permitted, but must be compliant with Weston G and CC guest policy ( $ per guest inc. Juniors ) Guest fee and F & B charges may be signed back to each respective club

3 As I am sure you are all aware, Lambton have undertaken an extensive golf course renovation that is near completion. Having had the pleasure of playing Lambton s new design myself, I am positive that our membership will thoroughly enjoy the experience. Weston and Lambton members will enjoy one tee-time per week at each club commencing the week of June 1st. Ballots should be placed in the ballot box located in the handicap / library room in the pro shop. Alternatively, you can us at proshop@westongolfcc.com. New reciprocal with Victoria Golf Club - effective May 15th, 2011 Established in 1893, Victoria Golf Club is one of Canada's finest private golf clubs. We have considered many Western Canada clubs as potential reciprocal clubs and are thrilled to add Victoria Golf Club to our rotation. Weston members can enjoy free access to Victoria Golf Club a maximum of 6 times each calendar year, not more than twice per month. You may also host guests at Victoria, playing the regular member guest fee. All arrangements to visit Victoria Golf Club must be made through Colin Imrie, our Club Professional.

4 Willie Park Jr. Golf Courses Willie Park, Jr. (4 February May 1925) was one of the leading professional golfers of his era. Park was born in Musselburgh, Scotland. His hometown was one of the main centres of golf at the time, and was on rota for The Open Championship for much of his early life. His father Willie Park, Snr. and his uncle Mungo Park both won the Open while he was young. Park Jr. himself won it in 1887 and He was notable for his excellent short game, which compensated for an unreliable long game. At the time, it was not possible for a golfer to make a living from tournament prize money alone. Park took over the family ball and club making business and adapted to the introduction of the guttie golf ball, which replaced the traditional featherie ball, establishing an export business just when golf was beginning to spread internationally. He patented several golf club designs. His The Game of Golf (1896) was the first book about golf written by a professional. He also worked as a golf course designer with 170 designs to his credit in Europe, the U.S. and Canada, including the well-known Sunningdale course near London.

5 - Our first Willie Park Jr. reciprocal engagement is with Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club. An Ottawa landmark since 1907, and one of the National Capital Region's most prestigious private clubs. The Hunt Club's "traditional style" 27-hole championship course situated on 225 acres of well-manicured parkland offers challenging golf for all handicap levels. How it works: Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club (613) Guest Fees are gratis. Available to Gold, Silver and Bronze Members only, no Guests permitted. Juniors must be accompanied by one of the before mentioned categories. Starting time arrangements are made through each respective Club Professional. Starting times can be requested for Weekday.Weekend and Holiday afternoon. Please contact the Club Professional, at least 1 week prior to the requested day of play.

6 The Second reciprocal arrangement is with Le Club Laval-sur-le-Lac. How it works: Le Club Laval-sur-le-Lac. (450) Guest Fees are gratis. Available to Gold, Silver and Bronze Members only, no Guests permitted. Juniors must be accompanied by one of the before mentioned categories. Starting time arrangements are made through each respective Club Professional. Starting times can be requested for Weekday, Weekend and Holiday afternoon. Please contact the Club Professional, at least 1 week prior to the requested day of play.

7 - The third Willie Park Jr. offering is based in the United States. Pittsburgh Field Club, known simply as The Field Club to Pittsburghers is an exclusive private country club, established in 1882, located six miles (10 km) northeast of downtown Pittsburgh in the suburb of Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania. The Field Club hosted the 1937 PGA Championship. The club also hosted the 1959 Western Open as part of Pittsburgh s bicentennial celebration. Before he won the 1953 U.S. Open at Oakmont, Ben Hogan had to qualify for the national championship at the Pittsburgh Field Club. The Field Club dates to The current layout is an amalgam that includes the efforts of Donald Ross, A.W. Tillinghast, Emil Dutch Loeffler, Arthur Hills,Craig Schreiner and Willie Park Jr. How it works: Pittsburgh Field Club Guest Fees, a charge of $50.00 US for any Weston member(s). Golf members may take guests at a fee of $ US, based on availability. Available to Gold, Silver and Bronze Members only. Starting time arrangements are made through each respective Club Professional. Starting times can be requested for Weekday. Weekend and Holiday afternoon. Please contact the Club Professional, at least 1 week prior to the requested day of play.

8 - Our fourth Willie Park Jr. offering and the crown jewel of the program is Olympia Fields Country Club in Olympia Fields, IL, a Southern Suburb of Chicago. Olympia Fields Country Club features two top ranked golf courses. Its championship, Willie Park Jr. designed North Course ranks #41 in GolfWeek s Top 100 courses in the U.S. and was host to the 2003 U.S. Open. The South Course is home to one of historic golf architect, Tom Bendelow s most notable North American golf course designs and was recently restored in Olympia Fields has been the host of many world class championships as seen below. How it works: 2003 US Open 1997 US Senior Open 1971 Western Open 1961 PGA Championship 1943 NCAA Championship 1933 Western Open 1931 NCAA Championship 1928 US Open 1927 Western Open 1925 PGA Championship Olympia Fields Country Club Member Rate guest fees are applicable. $ $ for the North (US Open) and $ on the South Course. Available to Gold, Silver and Bronze Members only. Starting time arrangements are made through each respective Club Professional. Starting times can be requested for Weekday, Weekend and Holiday afternoon. Please contact the Club Professional, at least 1 week prior to the requested day of play.

9 PCC - Private Club Connect