November Weekly News

The Member Newsletter is distributed to our Members, via email. Should you not receive your copy, please contact Rhianna Slipec for enrollment. In this thread, you will find general updates sent to all members.

Click Here – Member Update – Nov 4, 2024 – Special Dinner Menu
Click Here – Member Update – Nov 1, 2024 – Volunteers Needed

October Weekly News

The Member Newsletter is distributed to our Members, via email. Should you not receive your copy, please contact Rhianna Slipec for enrollment. In this thread, you will find general updates sent to all members.

Click Here – Member Update – October 29, 2024 – Niakwa News
Click Here – Member Update – October 28, 2024 – Fitness Centre Update
Click Here – Member Update – October 24, 2024 – Join us for some Game Day Specials!
Click Here – Member Update – October 23, 2024 – Niakwa News
Click Here – Member Update – October 16, 2024 – Niakwa News
Click Here – Member Update – October 15, 2024 – NCC Happy Hour Starts Today
Click Here – Member Update – October 14, 2024 – Niakwa Winter Golf Leagues
Click Here – Member Update – October 12, 2024 – Bunker Maintenance Program
Click Here – Member Update – October 11, 2024 – 2025 Membership Update, Dues & Winter Programs
Click Here – Member Update – October 9, 2024 – Niakwa News
Click Here – Member Update – October 3, 2024 – Please join us for the 2024 President’s Soiree
Click Here – Member Update – October 2, 2024 – Niakwa News

August 2024 Niakwa News

The Member Newsletter is distributed to our Members, via email. Should you not receive your copy, please contact Kayla-Rae for enrollment. In this thread, you will find general updates sent to all members.

Click Here Member Update – August 22, 2024 – Niakwa News

Click Here – Member Update – August 20, 2024 – Construction on Niakwa Road

Click Here – Member Update – August 16, 2024 – On Course Water Station
Click Here – Member Update – August 15, 2024 – Niakwa News
Click Here – Member Update – August 9, 2024 – Construction on Niakwa Road
Click Here – Member Update – August 3, 2024 – Range Closure
Click Here – Member Update – August 1, 2024 – Niakwa News

July 2024 Niakwa News

The Member Newsletter is distributed to our Members, via email. Should you not receive your copy, please contact Kayla-Rae for enrollment. In this thread, you will find general updates sent to all members.

Click Here – Member Update – July 26, 2024 – Niakwa News
Click Here – Member Update – July 19, 2024 – Niakwa News
Click Here – Member Update – July 17, 2024 – Join us for this for an exclusive Bomber event at Niakwa
Click Here – Member Update – July 11, 2024 – Niakwa News
Click Here – Member Update – July 4, 2024 – Niakwa News
Click Here – Member Update – July 2, 2024 – Course & Range Update
Click Here – Member Update – July 1, 2024 – Temporary Range Closure

June 2024 Niakwa News

The Member Newsletter is distributed to our Members, via email. Should you not receive your copy, please contact Kayla-Rae for enrollment. In this thread, you will find general updates sent to all members.

Click Here – Member Update – June 26, 2024 – Niakwa News
Click Here – Member Update – June 23, 2024 – Join us for Canada Day – 100 Year Blast!
Click Here – Member Update – June 9, 2024 – Thompson Cup – Men’s Ryder Cup Event
Click Here – Member Update – June 7, 2024 – Niakwa News
Click Here – Member Update – June 4, 2024 – Course & Range Update – June 4th
Click Here – Member Update – June 3, 2024 – Course & Range Update
Click Here – Member Update – June 1, 2024 – New Member Golf Day Itinerary

2024 Handicap Letter to Membership

Golf Canada requires a Member Club, which uses the Golf Canada Handicap System, to have a formal Handicap Committee. The Niakwa Handicap Committee is comprised of the Club Captain (chair), the S&C Committee Chair, the Past Club Captain and the Head Professional. The Committee is required, by Golf Canada, to send a Notice to Members at the start of each season. Issues of importance for 2024:

1. Entering Handicap Scores

In 2023, there were over 30,000 rounds played at Niakwa.  Out of these rounds, only about half the scores were entered into the handicap system.  Yes, some of these rounds were from outside tourneys, guest play, etc.… but we can do much better!!  Every golfer, regardless of ability, should have an established handicap. Establishing a handicap will allow you to keep track of where you stand with your game at any given moment.

In 2024, Niakwa members will need to have an official Golf Canada handicap to be eligible to win prizes in any “flighted” event.  Examples would be the Men’s/Ladies Days, Monthly Medal, Club Championship, and any season long events such as the Bissett, Two Person Best Ball and Ringer Board.

   All scores should be entered into the Golf Canada Handicap System. Scores can be entered online at http://kiosk.rcganetwork.org/Default.aspx  or through the Niakwa website. You can also download the Golf Canada app to your phones. If you are having trouble entering your scores, please contact the Pro Shop and they will help you enter your score.

2. Winter Scores Played Away From Niakwa

All away scores from games played during your winter vacation must be entered into the Handicap System. The Pro Shop will be happy to assist members entering away scores in the Handicap System.

3. Local Rules

The local rules for 2024 will be the same as 2023.  These local rules can be found on the scorecards

  1. Out of Bounds: Defined by white stakes or fence post at ground level. Inside the Driving Range is out of bounds as defined by the white stakes
  2. Ground Under Repair may be marked by white paint of signage
  3. Flower Beds and Newly Plated Trees are NO Play Areas and relief must be taken. Flower Beds are defined as cultivated beds containing flowers or shrubbery.  Newly planted trees are defined by surrounding wood chips
  4. Penalty Areas are defined by red lines or red stakes
  5. Irrigation control boxes and the driving range fence are defined as immovable obstructions. Relief is available under Rule 16.1
  6. Local Rule E-5. If a player’s ball has not been found or is virtually certain to be out of bounds, the player may take relief for two a two stroke penalty by dropping the original ball of replacement in the relief area

4. Temporary Local Rule

Due to the condition of some of the fairways, we will be implementing a temporary rule that allows you to “roll your ball” with your club head up to 1 club length, no nearer to the hole.  This rule applies only to balls that are on the fairway of the hole you are playing. This rule will be in effect until further notice.

For more information or any questions that you may have, please contact the Pro shop or any member of the Handicap Committee.

Sincerely,

Niakwa Handicap Committee
Bill Bench, Club Captain (Handicap Committee Chair)
Andrew Maslyk, Social and Competition Chair
Rob Sproule, Past Club Captain
Terry Reilly, Head Professional

May 2024 Niakwa News

The Member Newsletter is distributed to our Members, via email. Should you not receive your copy, please contact Kayla-Rae for enrollment. In this thread, you will find general updates sent to all members.

Click Here – Member Update – May 29, 2024 – Update – Club Closure
Click Here – Member Update – May 22, 2024 – New Member Golf Day
Click Here – Member Update – May 22, 2024 – Last chance to register for Ladies Opening Day
Click Here – Member Update – May 15, 2024 – Niakwa News
Click Here – Member Update – May 14, 2024 – 2024 PGA Pool
Click Here – Member Update – May 11, 2024 – Mother’s Day – Special Operating Hours
Click Here – Member Update – May 11, 2024 – 2024 Men’s Opening Day Results
Click Here – Member Update – May 9, 2024 – Niakwa News
Click Here – Member Update – May 6, 2024 – Food & Beverage Service
Click Here – Member Update – May 3, 2024 – Niakwa News

April 2024 Niakwa News

The Member Newsletter is distributed to our Members, via email. Should you not receive your copy, please contact Kayla-Rae for enrollment. In this thread, you will find general updates sent to all members.

Click Here – Member Update – April 30, 2024 – Food & Beverage Service
Click Here – Member Update – April 26, 2024 – Niakwa Opening Cocktail Party
Click Here – Member Update – April 25, 2024 – Course Opening
Click Here – Member Update – April 20, 2024 – Course and Practice Facilities
Click Here – Member Update – April 19, 2024 – Membership Update
Click Here – Member Update – April 18, 2024 – Niakwa News
Click Here – Member Update – April 15, 2024 – Masters Pool Results
Click Here – Member Update – April 8, 2024 – Masters Pool

March 2024 Niakwa News

The Member Newsletter is distributed to our Members, via email. Should you not receive your copy, please contact Kayla-Rae for enrollment. In this thread, you will find general updates sent to all members.

Click Here – Member Update – March 30, 2024 – Niakwa News
Click Here – Member Update – March 22, 2024 – 2024 Access to the Tee Initiative
Click Here – Member Update – March 21, 2024 – 2024 Membership Update
Click Here – Member Update – March 19, 2024 – 2024 Niakwa Majors – Save The Date
Click Here – Member Update – March 14, 2024 – Important Update from Niakwa

February 2024 Niakwa News

The Member Newsletter is distributed to our Members, via email. Should you not receive your copy, please contact Kayla-Rae for enrollment. In this thread, you will find general updates sent to all members.

Click Here – Member Update – February 13, 2024 – Niakwa News
Click Here – Member Update – February 6, 2024 – 2024 Chick Duncan Award
Click Here – Member Update – February 1, 2024 – Niakwa News

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