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GOLF NEWS

BLUE VALLEY GOLF CLUB NEWS

‘Cause a little bit of summer is what the whole year’s all about’

– lyric from John Mayer’s album, Paradise Valley

SOAK UP THE SUN
The rains have arrived, along with the sunshine.
As the main attraction of our beautiful estate,
our golf course is in excellent condition and
looks magnificent with its rich greens and
beautiful foliage. At this, the start of the
festive season, we’re ready to welcome guests
for a round or two. Plus, we have some fun
competitions in store to end off 2022.

The golf committee encourages residents to
familiarise yourselves with the rules pertaining
to the golf course, and then to take time to
appreciate it.
We remain steadfast in our goal to convert
more of our residents to golfers. There are
many benefits to taking up the game; the
website www.playgolfcalgary.com lists the top
10 reasons you should do so:

Golfers live longer: Five years longer on
average, according to a Swedish study.
Golf keeps your weight down: A round of golf
walking burns 1 500 calories and keeps your
weight down. So, no matter how badly you
play, you win!

Golf reduces stress and increases your mental
capacity, creativity and problem-solving ability.
Anyone can play: Golf caters to all members
of a family and all ages. A young golfer may
enjoy the challenge of making contact with
the ball for the first time and learning a new
sport, and they’ll delight in spending the
day with an adult relative. For parents, golf is
a great opportunity to direct the kids away
from distractions like their cellphones, so they
spend quality time together as a family in the
context of a fun game.
Golf creates lasting friendships: Golf is the
perfect way to make new friendships and
strengthen old ones.
Golf is great for business: “All things being
equal, people will do business with a friend; all
things being unequal, people will still do business
with a friend.” – Mark McCormack, American
lawyer, sports agent and writer. visit different countries to see them all. Ah … starting fun and easy. Visit the Pro Shop to
so many courses, so little time. find out how to get your game on.
If you are in business or you need to network
and make new contacts, the golf course is Lifetime challenge: Golf is a game of a lifetime Make Blue Valley more than a place to live by
renowned as the perfect place to clinch a deal. and the challenges it offers change daily with enjoying the facilities available to you.
That’s because there is plenty of time between the course conditions, wind and weather.
shots or while waiting for the group in front of GOLFING ACTIVITY
you to talk about your product or service. Great recreational value: Golf scores high Our Blue Valley Knock Out doubles event
on the pleasure rankings compared to many concluded in October and proved to be a
You can enjoy nature: Take in the beauty of our other activities. huge success. Congratulations to the winners:
estate while at play. Andre Pienaar & Chris Beukes
Remember that Blue Valley golf club offers (men’s doubles winners)
Golf gives you a reason to travel: There are some world-class facilities to get you Nico Meerhoz & Bev Meerholz
so many amazing courses around the world, introduced to the game. Our Pro Shop; our (mixed doubles winners)
from the links of Scotland to the blue waters driving, chipping and putting greens; and Amelia Swartz & Winde Loeve
of the Caribbean, and golf is a great reason to our friendly and qualified instructors make (ladies doubles winners)

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