E-newsletter Apr 2012 #1 (English)

CLUB NEWSLETTER

MONTHLY ROUND-‐UP

COURSE RATES FOR QINGMING FESTIVAL Please be informed of the course rates for the upcoming Qing Ming Festival from 31st March to 4th April.

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INTRODUCING… OUR NEW DIRECTOR OF GOLF Sheshan Golf Club warmly welcomes Gavin Eckford, our new Director of Golf, this month. Say hello to him as you catch him on the course and around the club!

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SHESHAN GOLF LEARNING CENTRE Behold a new era of junior golf in Shanghai at Sheshan Golf Learning Centre with the exciting Sheshan-‐TPI Junior Program!

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APRIL TEE TIMES & SCHEDULE Keep yourself updated on the tee timings for the month of April 2012.

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April 2012

Embrace spring at Sheshan Golf Club this

April as we are all set to welcome golfers

looking to play a great game on our

course! Come and indulge in the lush

greens or simply satisfy your sweet tooth

with our new newly introduced Afternoon

High Tea set at the Havana Club. There is

no excuse not to join us at Sheshan Golf

Club this April so bring your family and

friends, and we will see you on the course!

Annabelle Chen 曾欣霖

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

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CLUB NEWS

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CLUB NEWS

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INTRODUCING…

SHESHAN’S NEW DIRECTOR OF GOLF

GAVIN ECKFORD

Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, I started playing golf about 20 years ago. After playing golf competitively throughout my school years, I was accepted into the Professional Golf Management Program in a neighbouring city. Upon graduating in 2001, I moved to Whistler, Canada, a well-‐known ski and golf destination, and home to much of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

I spent over 10 years as a Professional at Nicklaus North Golf Course in Whistler assuming many roles including, most recently, Golf Operations Manager and Director of Instruction. Nicklaus North has played host to two Skins Games and a Shell's Wonderful World of Golf featuring players such as Fred Couples, Vijay Singh, Nick Faldo, Greg Norman, Ernie Els, John Daly, and Jack Nicklaus.

During the years of 2009 -‐ 2010, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to move to London, England where I spent my time teaching golf and managing the golf operations at two golf courses. This was a wonderful chance to learn more about the golf industry closer to its original roots in the United Kingdom while experiencing the diverse European culture.

After my time in London, I returned to Whistler to become the Director of Instruction at Nicklaus North Golf Course. During my time as a Professional, I have taught thousands of lessons to people of all ages and abilities. I have been awarded the Associate Professional of the Year from the PGA of British Columbia and was recently voted Whistler's Favourite Sports Coach. I have also been the Camp Director for the only PGA Tour Junior Development Camp outside of the United States.

With many years of experience in the golf industry, both managing and teaching, I still enjoy playing competitive golf. My other interests include skiing during the winter months and travelling the world. I have spent time in Asia over the years although the closest I have been to Shanghai is Hong Kong. I am very excited to learn more about the culture in Sheshan, Shanghai, as well as China. I look forward to sharing my passion and enthusiasm with all of the members and ensuring the continued success of Sheshan International Golf Club. I am very eager to be a part of Sheshan International Golf Club as its prestige and reputation are second to none. I truly look forward to being associated with such a highly distinguished club and I consider myself very fortunate to be a part of the growth of golf in China.

Water Hazards

Golf: A game of 34 rules but many variables

If your ball is in a water hazard, you basically have two options:

• Without penalty, play the ball as it lies.

• With a 1-‐stroke penalty, take a drop outside the water hazard (following the below procedure).

By Robbie Sherwin

GOLF RULE OF THE MONTH

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Regular Water Hazard -‐ yellow stakes

1. Take a drop on the backwards extension of the line from the hole to the entry point (point X where the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard), 1 penalty stroke.

2. Take a drop on the site of the last stroke (tee up on the teeing ground), 1 penalty stroke.

GOLF RULE OF THE MONTH Golf: A game of 34 rules

but many variables

v Bear the Local Rules in mind – it is possible that a dropping zone has been provided as an additional option.

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Lateral Water Hazard -‐ red stakes

The same options (1 + 2) as with the regular water hazard plus -‐

3. Take a drop within 2 club-‐lengths of the entry point (X), 1 penalty stroke

4. Take a drop within 2 club-‐lengths of the point opposite the entry point (point on the opposite side of the lateral water hazard at the same distance from the hole), 1 stroke penalty.

If you have a particular rule, decision or situation on the golf course that you would like further information on, please contact Teaching Professional Robbie Sherwin at

[email protected] or Sheshan Golf Learning Center at 021-‐5779 8017.

Behold! Sheshan Junior Program:

A New Era of Junior Golf at Sheshan Golf Club

GOLF NEWS

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The Sheshan Golf Learning Center was proud to launch the beginning of a new era of junior golf at Sheshan Golf Club this past month as Sheshan Head Professional Cyrus Janssen and Teaching Professional Robbie Sherwin began the new Sheshan TPI Junior Program. With the support of Titleist and PING Golf, the new Sheshan TPI Junior Program is a structured development program that consists of six color-‐coded levels. Upon entering the program juniors will receive a book outlining exactly what they need to accomplish in each level before advancing. Students will be graded in a combination of both athletic based skills and golf specific skills. The Sheshan TPI Junior Program is the first athletic based junior golf training program in Shanghai and we are very proud to offer this exclusive experience to the members of Sheshan. Cyrus and Robbie will be leading the program and also teaming with a certified fitness trainer to offer our children the absolute best junior golf experience. The mission of our program is to develop athletes first, golfers second, and create a love for the game that lasts a lifetime. 我们这次课程的主要目标是“发展运动员为一，球手为二”，和培养对高尔夫的热爱，让他们能够一生享受这运动的好处 .

Golf: A game of 34 rules but many variables

By Cyrus Janssen

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SHESHAN GOLF LEARNING CENTER Where passion fuels

better training

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Our program uses a color-‐coded system that will challenge each child to pass a series of pre-‐determined tests before advancing in the program. Advancement through levels is based on individual performance of each junior. Below is an overview of the classes we offer all junior golfers:

• FUNdamentals Class – First Timers to Beginner Level o Levels – White and Yellow

• SMASH Class – Intermediate juniors who have played for some time o Levels – Orange and Red

• PING Junior Elites -‐ Advanced juniors playing tournament golf o Levels – Blue and Black

Class Schedule

• FUNdamentals Class (Ages 5-‐8) o Saturday Afternoons 16:45-‐17:45 o Sunday Afternoons 16:45-‐17:45

• SMASH Class (Ages 9-‐12) o Saturday Afternoons 15:45-‐16:45 o Sunday Afternoons 15:45-‐16:45

• PING Junior Elites o Friday Afternoons 16:00-‐18:00

The Sheshan TPI Junior program is available to all junior golfers. Private individual lessons are available to juniors who have achieved the level of orange or higher.

For more information on how your child can learn in Shanghai’s best junior golf program, please contact Head Professional Cyrus Janssen at [email protected] or

mobile 86 13761217794.

GOOD TO KNOW

Weekdays

First Tee Time – 06:36

Last Tee Time – 16:20 (9-‐Holes),

13:48 (18-‐Holes)

Weekends/Holidays

First Tee Time – 06:36 – 08:28

11:32 – 13:24

Last Tee Time – 16:20 (9-‐Holes),

13:24 (18-‐Holes)

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APRIL TEE TIMES

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Ø COURSE RATES (QINGMING FESTIVAL ON APR 4TH)

Mar 31st, Sat: Weekday Rate Apr 1st, Sun: Weekday Rate Apr 2nd, Mon: Weekend Rate Apr 3rd, Tue: Weekend Rate Apr 4th, Wed: Weekend Rate

Thereafter: Revert to Normal Rates

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Ø MEMBERS’ TOURNAMENT (BANK OF SINGAPORE)

Apr 27th, Fri 120 pax, 13:00 18-‐hole shotgun

Ø DRIVING RANGE

OPENS from Weekdays: 06:45 Weekends: 06:30

CLOSES half an hour before sunset

Ø BALLANTINE’S GOLF CHALLENGE (MEMBERS ONLY)


Ø COURSE CLOSURE

Apr 6th, 13th, 27th (Friday)

Ø TMCC INTERCLUB

MATCH (MEMBERS ONLY)


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