Recruitment Underway - Director of Golf

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February 18, 2025 - Sturgeon Point Golf Club is looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused person to join the team as the Director of Golf. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day golf clubhouse operations including food and beverage, merchandising of golf retail, the online booking system and the driving range.

The Director will also be responsible for overseeing golf instruction, managing tournaments/special events and providing exceptional experiences for members and guests.

Please see the job posting on the PGA of Canada site.

Deadline for applications: March 3, 2025.

Tidy Trimming

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You have probably noticed some positive improvements to the 150yd marker cedar bushes on the course.

Thanks to the skillful work of Wayne from the greens crew and member Gene Balfour the bushes on the par 4 and 5 holes have undergone a transformation.

This tidy trimming is not only nice to look at, it helps with the pace of play as balls are passing through the base and not getting stuck underneath. Wayne and Gene started with the largest bush on the 9th hole and once they perfected their skills, completed the work on the rest. Hats off to our bushmen for a job well done!

Did you know? If your ball does end up under one of the 150yd bushes or your stance or swing is impacted by the bush, you are entitled to free relief under Rule 16.1 of the Rules of Golf. This means you can, without having to take a penalty stroke, move the ball so you can hit it. When dropping your ball, it cannot be closer to the hole and the area to drop needs to be within one club length of the spot you determine where you can stand and swing. This video provides a good explanation of this rule - picture the sprinkler control box as the 150yd bush.

Fall Food Drive Drop Off Location

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The golf course is partnering with the Sturgeon Point Union Church to help support the annual Thanksgiving Salvation Army Food Drive.

Weekend drop off locations will be at the Church Sunday October 13th from 10:30am - 12pm (located at the top of 6th street) OR anytime at the Sturgeon Point Golf Course on Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th. Look for the signs and drop box at the course.

Attached is a list of the most requested/needed food items.

Many thanks to Larry Thomas for coordinating this very worthwhile cause.

Some key facts that underscore the need for donations to the Food Bank:

The number of people using the Food Bank monthly has grown from 70 to over 300 in the past two years.

The Salvation Army provides a hot meals every Wednesday evening for 20+ people 

People experiencing homelessness is on the rise here in Fenelon Falls, with people living in cars & trucks and sleeping rough in barns, back of businesses and in wooded areas.

All donations will be much appreciated! Financial donations to the Salvation Army are also appreciated and tax receipts will be provided.

Celebrating SPGC's 125th Anniversary

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There have been several events this summer to celebrate Sturgeon Point Golf Club’s 125th anniversary.

On Friday, October 4th at 9:30am a member from Golf Ontario will be at the club to present a commemorative plaque to celebrate our anniversary. Everyone is welcome! Men’s League is a shotgun start that day.

Sunday Drive With Bill Baker

Sunday Drive with host Maddy Mahoney features local stories from Kawartha Lakes. Maddy talks with SPGC President Bill Baker about the history of the course and the 125th Anniversary.

Check out the video.

Greg & Darlene

Celebrating
in style!

Check out the photos online.

Hickory Sticks Event

On June 8, 2024, a number of Golf Historical Society of Canada Ambassadors had the pleasure of joining several members who came out decked out in hickory era clothing to play a round of golf using golf clubs and balls from the 1900s. The golfing event was followed by the member wine & cheese.
Pictures are available online.

Sturgeon Point (2024) – Golf Historical Society of Canada (ghsc.ca)

A Look Back in Time

Thanks to Carol Gray for sharing pictures of Edith & J. D. Flavelle, J. W. MacMillan, and Amy Flavelle in front of the clubhouse and on the course. Circa. early 1900s.

2024 Annual General Meeting Results

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Thanks to all the members who came to the Annual General Meeting on August 31, 2024 at 10am. Over 50+ attended in person and several provided their votes by online and in-person proxy. Thanks to our election scrutineers Ruth Long and Gregg Mercer for their assistance.

The members passed the following three resolutions:

  1. To re-appoint Peter Shennett Professional Corporation.

  2. The amendments to the Letters Patent of the Corporation and adopting new articles of the Corporation.

  3. A new general By-law of the Corporation.

Elections also took place for the three board members who are from outside the Village of Sturgeon Point.

Effective immediately the Board Members for the golf course are:

  • Bill Baker

  • Jeff Dionne

  • Ken House

  • Jacqui Mutch

  • Sean Schumacher

  • Cynthia Sneath

  • Greg Young

Many thanks to our out-going Board Members, Don Gilchrist, Ken Nyhuus and Anne Soh for their contributions on the board and to the club.

There were some good discussions and recommendations during the meeting. If you have any recommendations or suggestions for the club please don't hesitate to reach out.

The Board would like to thank the Sturgeon Point Union Church for allowing us to host the meeting at this beautiful and historic location.

August Greens Committee Update

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The course continues to look and play great!

Here are a few updates from the Greens Committee as the collaboration with our Superintendent Jim continues.

  1. Twenty stumps were identified throughout the course and ground down. This helps with cart traffic safety and improves course conditions. Topsoil will be added to help with decomposition.  

  2. Overhanging branches have been limbed on the tee decks of holes #6, #8 and #9.

  3. The last limb of the big oak tree on hole #2 came down in July. Thanks to the quick work of the grounds crew, it was cleaned up in no time. Quotes are being obtained for removal of that tree as well as a few other dead ones.

  4. The sumac behind the green on hole #1 has been cleared away providing excellent views of Sturgeon Lake. Clearing along the lake will continue as time permits.

  5. Thistles have been removed from various fescue and areas in the deep rough.

We may have lost a tree, but we have a new one! Thanks to the generous donation of Cynthia Sneath and Gene Balfour, a male Gingko tree has been planted behind hole #4 in the fescue. This unique tree is called a living fossil making it a very appropriate planting to celebrate the club’s 125th anniversary.

The Greens Committee welcomes your comments and suggestions!

Committee Chair: Jacqui Mutch

Members: Christie Broad, Will Gray, Cacky Phipps, Tim Weaver and Deborah Woods

SPGC Board Member liaisons: Ken House and Greg Young

Course Maintenance - Tree News

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Hole #2: The oak tree that once stood prominently on the second hole has lost its last limb. The final branch came crashing down the morning of July 25 - observed by greens crew who were fortunately working on the green! Thanks to their quick work the large branch and debris have been removed. Arrangements are being made for an arborist to remove the remaining trunk.

Hole #1: Sumac is being cleared to the right of the green on hole one beyond the boundary fence. Players will be able to enjoy the views of Sturgeon lake while making their putts! Your patience is appreciated as the greens crew carry out these course improvements.