2018 Membership Information Package Ranked One of the Top 50 Golf Courses in Canada
A LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER This membership information package is designed to give you basic information about our fine Club. Please visit our website stthomasgolf.com to find out more information or contact the Membership Services Coordinator or me with any questions. St. Thomas Golf and Country Club has a tremendous past with names like Norman, Knudson, Weir and many others who are a part of our history. The club formed over 100 years ago and moved to its present location in 1922 when Canadian Golf Hall of Fame architect Stanley Thompson designed this rare gem. In 1973, another Hall of Fame architect Clint Robbie Robinson re-designed parts of the course layout. St. Thomas Golf and Country Club, also referred to as Union due to its location, is rated in the top 50 golf courses in all of Canada. Few other courses in the area are consistently ranked higher. There are many ingredients that make a great Club, but one of the most important is the people. You will find the members of our Club to be warm and welcoming. You will have the opportunity to join us for our regular league play and tournaments as well as our terrific social events. The other important people at our Club are the employees. We have a wonderful group of dedicated people who sincerely want to make your experience at St. Thomas Golf and Country Club fun and enjoyable. You will enjoy one of Canada s finest golf courses, outstanding food service, the best golf academy and practice facility in the area, a professional golf shop with the latest in equipment and fashions, and members and staff who will make each experience enjoyable for you, your family and your guests. Welcome to our Club. Rob Mason General Manager C.S.C.M., C.P.G.A. rob@stthomasgolf.com Phone: 519-631-4800 x23 2
ABOUT ST. THOMAS GOLF & CC Over 115 years old, St. Thomas Golf and Country Club is one of the few clubs formed in Ontario prior to the year 1900. Over the course s long history, our club has undergone substantial growth and change, always keeping up with the times and maintaining the course to current standards of excellence. We have had the honour and the privilege of hosting many great tournaments over the years and in 2018 our Club will host the Men s Ontario Amateur Championship. Our Championship highlights include: 2015 Ontario Womens Amateur Maddie Szeryk 2010 Canadian Senior Men s Championship Paul Simson 2005 Ontario Junior Championship Matt Graham 1996 Ontario Open Martin Price 1992 Ontario Amateur Championship Mike Weir 1989 Canadian Senior Men s Championship Keith Alexander 1985 Ontario Ladies Amateur Ann Lavis 1982 Ontario Amateur Bill Swartz 1978 Ontario Open George Knudson 1966 Ontario Senior Men s Championship Phil Farley 100 Years and Counting... Work on the course is on-going to maintain St. Thomas Golf and Country Club as one of Canada s finest golf courses. The present course has a par 72 (36-36) from all tees and measures 6848 yards with a GAO rating of 73.1 and a slope of 128 from the championship tees. A new set of shorter tees makes this great historic course more playable for seniors and juniors alike. The success of St. Thomas Golf and Country Club lies in the fact that for more than 115 years the consistent leadership of elected directors have made it their goal to build and maintain a superior golf course and to provide facilities and service of high quality. There can be no doubt that we are proud of our past, and that we look to our future confident that we will always have one of the greatest golf courses in Canada right here at St. Thomas Golf and Country Club. 3
THE GOLF COURSE St. Thomas Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole parkland style course spread out over almost 200 acres of magnificently undulating land. This Stanley Thompson classic is a 6848 yard par 72 championship golf course famous for fast undulating greens. TEE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FRONT GOLD 412 410 413 170 501 374 429 510 215 3434 BLUE 410 380 394 152 488 358 412 490 200 3275 BLUE/WHITE 364 380 378 126 488 358 381 490 175 3140 WHITE 364 367 378 126 468 338 381 477 175 3074 YELLOW 339 309 327 120 426 338 321 445 125 2750 WHITE/YELLOW 339 367 327 126 468 338 321 477 125 2888 GREEN 288 309 273 120 380 279 312 445 125 2531 TEE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 BACK TOTAL GOLD 179 407 484 231 505 556 454 164 434 3414 6848 BLUE 172 370 472 210 486 504 427 148 411 3275 6475 BLUE/WHITE 165 340 472 186 486 446 343 148 386 2958 6098 WHITE 165 340 448 186 439 446 343 137 386 2890 5964 YELLOW 151 323 400 164 420 415 300 137 316 2626 5376 WHITE/YELLOW 165 323 448 164 439 446 343 137 316 2781 5669 GREEN 151 278 400 164 375 415 255 137 280 2455 4986 Stanley Thompson must have loved creating the course, given the land at his disposal. I can see him out there, saying This green has to go there. Wait, there s an equally good site there. Let me think about this. Okay, here, which means we ll go there for the next hole. What a piece of property. And then he d walk some more and smile and let his creativity flourish as he created one of Canada s most entertaining and challenging courses. I can t wait to return. I can never wait to return, the course is that special. Thanks, Stanley. Lorne Rubenstein, Globe & Mail and ScoreGolf.com contributor Wade Beaudoin SUPERINTENDENT wbeaudoin@stthomasgolf.com Phone: 519-631-2447 4
SPOUSAL PROMOTION COME OUT AND ENJOY SOME GREAT FRIENDS, FOOD AND GOLF! $895.00 FOR FIRST YEAR S MEMBERSHIP FULL MEMBERSHIP WITH NO RESTRICTIONS. (AMOUNTS LISTED ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO HST. ADDITIONAL CHARGES ARE REQUIRED) 5
INTERMEDIATE (AGES 31 TO 36) - $2,157 PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE FOR THIS CATEGORY NO PLAYING RESTRICTIONS (AMOUNTS LISTED ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO HST. ADDITIONAL CHARGES ARE REQUIRED) 6
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Andrew Pearson GOLF PROFESSIONAL andrew@stthomasgolf.com Phone: 519-631-4800 x 28 Ranked 34th by Canadian Golf Magazine 2017 Ranked 46th in Canada by Score Golf in 2016 Elgin County s Premier Golf Academy and Practice Facility Family Oriented Golf Club with Junior Program Updated Locker Rooms, Club Storage and Cleaning Special Guest Packages Yearly Power Cart Packages Organized League Play and Club Tournaments Reciprocal playing privileges with other private clubs Online Services including lottery tee time system and member accounts Golf Canada Handicap Card & System Access Numerous golf and social events designed to promote camaraderie and fun within the Club. 7
A FOCUS ON JUNIOR GOLFERS St. Thomas Golf & Country Club is dedicated to our Junior Members as we recognize that they are the future of the game and our club. Our professional staff offer a wide variety of junior development programs from beginner to elite, both boys and girls. Junior Members also enjoy a relaxed, social, learning environment through our junior league program offered on Thursday evenings throughout the golf season; clinics are offered followed by a fun round of 3-9 holes, playing various games. Once all the necessary golf skills and etiquette are learned, our juniors can test their skills in our season long match play championship with flights for all ages. 8
CAN YOU PICTURE YOUR SPECIAL DAY AT ST. THOMAS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB? Social Membership is $360.00 and gives you reduced room rental rates, and access to the clubhouse including daily dining in season, and all of our special events such as Seasonal Brunches, Christmas Santa Brunch, Thanksgiving, Easter, Mother s Day and more. Our Culinary Team will make your special day fantastic. To begin planning your special event please contact our Food & Beverage Manager at:foodandbev@stthomasgolf.com or call 519-631-4800 Ext. 25 OUR CLUBHOUSE & SERVICES Conveniently Close An easy 20 minute drive south of London Ontario, St. Thomas Golf & Country Club is the perfect location to host any special event. Our beautiful country setting is far from urban distractions yet conveniently close to home. Celebrate, Motivate, Engage & Appreciate Offering fabulous food, outstanding service, beautiful and private grounds, ample meeting space and one the best golf courses in Ontario, St. Thomas Golf and Country Club takes care of all the details to make your function a stress-free success. Business Meetings Inspiration often takes places outside of the meeting: you and your guests can enjoy a round on our private golf course. For some added teambuilding, why not take advantage of the opportunity to book a private golf clinic for your group with our golf pros? Fabulous Food Our Culinary Team has crafted a variety of menu options to suit a range of tastes and budgets. They are committed to working with local growers and producers to source and serve the finest and freshest local produce, cheeses and meats, including Ontario beef and the freshest Lake Erie fish caught daily and brought in just minutes away in Port Stanley. 9
Social Membership Category Yearly Dues Yearly House Minimum Monthly Assessment (Billed 12 months of the year) Social 360 275 18.75 N Social Limited Golf 1,150 350 30.00 Y Corporate Social 360 275 18.75 N Initiation Required? Please Note: Yearly Dues and Monthly Assessment are subject to HST. House Minimum includes all dining room and snack bar purchases before tax and gratuities. House Minimum period is from October 1st to September 30th. Social Member An individual and or a Family (including dependent children under the age of 18 years old) who are entitled to only clubhouse privileges and does not include golfing privileges and or the use of the club s golf facilities. Social Limited Golf Full social membership, may attend all social events, access to practice facilities, 20 nine hole or 10 eighteen hole rounds in the year of purchase, may invite guests to play (all guest restrictions apply), may add locker (if available) for additional fee, GAO entry for fee. Restrictions include: Saturday, Sunday and Holidays restricted until after 11:00am, Friday before 4:00pm, restricted from league play and the following golf events: Member Opening and Closing and Club Championships. Corporate Social Membership issued in the name of the Corporation. Rights and privileges are that of the Corporation and are not transferable. The Corporation may assign a maximum of three (3) designees who will have rights and privileges under the Corporation for a social membership. The Club must approve all designees. No golf playing privileges. 31 Years and Over Category Yearly Dues Yearly House Minimum Monthly Assessment (Billed 12 months of the year) Intermediate 2,157 350 30.00 Y Principal 3,288 350 30.00 Y Principal - Restricted 2,515 350 30.00 Y Spousal Membership 20% discount on membership Initiation Required? Please Note: Yearly Dues and Monthly Assessment are subject to HST. House Minimum includes all dining room and snack bar purchases before tax and gratuities. House Minimum period is from October 1st to September 30th. Intermediate This category includes playing members from age 31 to 36 inclusive. No Golf Restrictions applicable. Regular assessment charges apply. Principal Playing Member A full golfing member age 37 and over with no golfing restrictions. Regular assessment charges apply. Principal Restricted Member A full golfing member age 37 and over with a limit of 60 nine hole rounds or 30 eighteen hole rounds in the year of purchase, may invite guests to play (all guest restrictions apply), may add locker (if available) for additional fee. Restrictions include: Friday, Saturday, Sunday restricted before 11:00am. If they participate in Member Opening and Closing and Club Championships their rounds count towards their maximum rounds per year. Regular assessment charges apply. 10
Junior/Student/Young Adults Membership 11 Category Yearly Dues Yearly House Minimum Juvenile Associated Sponsored Junior Associated Sponsored Student Associated Sponsored 315 415 495 595 495 595 Please Note: Yearly Dues and Monthly Assessment are subject to HST. House Minimum includes all dining room and snack bar purchases before tax and gratuities. House Minimum period is from October 1st to September 30th. Juvenile Associated Member This category includes the children and grandchildren, from age 10 to 14, of Principal/Family member. Restricted golfing privileges. May tee off Monday 8:00 a.m. - noon; Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - close: Wednesday, Friday, weekends and Holidays after 2:00 p.m. with a parent and after 4:00 p.m. without a parent at the discretion of the pro shop. Juvenile Sponsored Member This category includes the children, from age 10-14, of non-members. Applications for sponsored juvenile members will require review by the Golf Professional and must successfully complete the junior/juvenile assessment program, developed by the Golf Professional. Restricted golfing privileges. The same restrictions apply as the juvenile member. Junior Associated Member This category includes the children and grandchildren, from age 15 to 18, of Principal/Family members. Restricted golfing privileges. Unqualified juniors have the same restrictions as Juveniles. Qualified juniors are restricted only before 10:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays. Junior Sponsored Member This category includes the children, from age 15-18, of non-members. Applications for sponsored junior members will require review by the Golf Professional and must successfully complete the junior/juvenile assessment program, developed by the Golf Professional. Restricted golfing privileges. The same restrictions apply as the junior member. Student Associated Member This category includes anyone who is a full time student at a post-secondary institution and can provide proof of enrollment. Age limit 25 yrs. Exempt from any initiation. No golf restrictions applicable. Student Sponsored Member Sponsored by a member. This category includes anyone who is a full time student at a post-secondary institution and can provide proof of enrollment. Age limit 25 yrs. Exempt from any initiation. No golf restrictions applicable. Young Adult This category includes playing members from age 19 to 30 inclusive. The Young Adult member when and if he/she enters the Principal playing category, will be responsible at age 31 for the initiation fee using the initiation payment plan options in effect at that time, if applicable. No Golf Restrictions applicable. Regular assessment charges apply. Monthly Assessment (Billed 12 months of the year) n/a n/a N n/a n/a N 250 250 30.00 30.00 Young Adult 1,267 350 30.00 N Certain restrictions may apply with all membership categories. Initiation Required? N
Junior/Student/Young Adults Membership Category Yearly Dues Yearly House Minimum Monthly Assessment (Billed 12 months of the year) Non-Resident Social 360 125 18.75 N Non-Resident Principal 1,987 200 18.75 Y Spousal Membership 20% discount on membership Initiation Required? Please Note: Yearly Dues and Monthly Assessment are subject to HST. House Minimum includes all dining room and snack bar purchases before tax and gratuities. House Minimum period is from October 1st to September 30th. Applicable to Non-Resident Social and Principal categories only. All conditions are the same as Resident Categories except that: a) all members must reside AND have their chief place of business more than 100 km from the Club. b) as well all members must not reside OR work within 100 km of the Club for more than 30 days in total in the membership year. c) Golf restricted/limited to a maximum of 40 days per golf season. 12
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Is there a power cart rental package for members? A: We offer a variety of packages for our members Weekday 9 hole package $381.00 Weekday 18 hole package $737.00 Seven Day 9 hole package $548.00 Seven Day 18 hole package $1053.00 All prices are subject to HST. Q: Do you offer a membership at a reduced rate for a limited amount of rounds for the season? A: We offer two memberships with a limited number of rounds. The Social - Limited Golf and Principal - Restricted Memberships both offer a limited number of rounds for a reduced rate. Please contact Laura Ferris to discuss your many options for membership. Q: Do you have locker room storage? A: We offer locker storage for men and women. Should you require a locker for the season, please contact the office staff and they will provide one to you for a yearly fee. Q: Do you have a dress code? If so, what are the guidelines? A: Yes we do have a dress code. There is a specific dress code for both the Golf Course and Clubhouse. The policies can be found on the member section of our website under Member s Only Club Policies House Policies Dress Code. Should you have any questions, please forward them to the Office. Q: Are you allowed to bring guests? What are your guest policies? A: As a member you are able to bring guests to the club. One guest can golf a maximum of 6 times throughout one season. For the full guest policy, it can be found on the member section of our website Member s Only Club Policies Golf Policies Guest Play. Should you have any questions, please forward them to the Pro Shop. Guest Packages are also available at a reduced rate if you purchase 10 at a time. Please contact the Pro Shop for more details regarding rates. Q: What is the cost of initiation? A: Please contact Membership Services Coordinator for the most up to date promotions and rates for initiation. Q: I want to join. What do I do? A: Contact Laura Ferris at laura@stthomasgolf. com for membership information 13