Submitted by Gary Ward, General Manager & C.O.O.

Department Performance Feedback

Later this week we’ll email out the first in a series of short surveys asking you to assess our performance this summer within each department. This year we made some subtle changes to our employee training program, and we’re interested to know if you’ve noticed an improvement in our performance.
The date each survey will be sent and remain open during the following dates;

• Food and beverage – August 12-19
• Golf operations – August 19-26
• Golf course – August 26 - 31

Each survey should only take 3-5 minutes to complete, and your participation is anonymous. Your views will help guide our decisions and training plans for both the end of this year and into 2027. If by chance you do not receive a survey, please contact Sandy Higgins at [email protected] and she’ll resend one to you.

Thank you in advance for participating.

 
Submitted by Chad Vibert, Golf Course Superintendent

We have been getting some questions around some remediation left over from the irrigation project.  Please do not be concerned, as there is a plan in place to take care of these items, The Atkinson crew is coming back onsite later this fall to address any settling that has occurred.

There are indeed some deficiencies and areas requiring remediation as a result of the irrigation project. These items have been identified and will be addressed later in the year, with the current target being in the month of October.

The decision to delay this remediation is intentional and is based primarily on the establishment and survival of the sod. Completing extensive sodding during the hot summer months presents a significant challenge, particularly with the amount of water and attention required to successfully establish sod during periods of high temperatures and increased evapotranspiration.

By postponing this work until October, we will be working in much more favourable conditions for sod establishment. Cooler temperatures and typically more consistent moisture conditions will allow the sod to root in more effectively, while significantly reducing the stress and water requirements associated with summer.

This approach will deliver a better long-term result while reducing the risk of having to resod these areas more than once.

The goal remains to ensure that all deficiencies associated with the irrigation project are properly addressed and that the finished product meets the standards expected at Mad River Golf Club.

 
Submitted by Dean Elliott, Men's Captain

The Mad & Noisy was contested over 27 holes last Thursday.  A full field enjoyed a great day of golf and fellowship.  Mother Nature smiled on us for just long enough to allow us to complete play.  Grayling Lamont and Angelo DeLorenzi booked their seats at the 2026 Dinner of Champions in October by defending their title from 2025.  Great playing guys.  I wonder if anyone will bet on these guys next year?
 
Our annual Club Championship weekend is upon us.  There is still time to register here www.golfgenius.com/ggid/lnljsc.  Chad, Rob and their team will have the course in outstanding condition, and you won’t want to miss that!  There are numerous flights to choose from designed to help the event appeal to everyone.  Hope to see you out this weekend.  It will no doubt be a great event! 
 

Submitted by Ryan Rinneard, Director of Instruction
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Submitted by Michelle Larcher, Food & Beverage Manager

A Season of Gratitude

As we move into August, I've found myself reflecting on what an incredible season this has been. Together, we welcomed an almost entirely new team, introduced refreshed spaces, launched new menus and experiences, and watched those ideas come to life thanks to the dedication of our staff and the wonderful support of our members.

Now, the course is fully open, the clubhouse is bustling, and what were once quieter evenings have become some of our busiest. Seeing members stay after their round to enjoy dinner with friends and family has been incredibly rewarding. More than anything, it has created the warm, welcoming atmosphere we had hoped for.