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The Georgian Bay Club
began as a dream in 1999 for its
owners and thirty founding members, and the dream became reality
when the golf course opened for play in June 2004. The following year
the majestic Mountain Style Clubhouse opened to the Membership,
perched high atop the Nipissing Ridge overlooking both the golf course
and beautiful Georgian Bay. The Club was named the Best New Private
Course in Canada for 2005 by Golf Digest Magazine, and from 2008
to 2010 played host to The FordWayne Gretzky Classic on the PGA’s
Nationwide Tour, as the only PGANationwide Tour stop in Canada. In
just ten short years, the GBC is quickly climbing the rankings of the coun-
try’s best courses.
The Club will be having tenth anniversary celebrations during the sea-
son for the Membership and their guests, with the highlight of the festiv-
ities being The Georgian Bay Club Foundation’s Tenth Annual Charity
Golf Tournament on Sunday August 18th, with events planned through-
out the weekend. The Georgian Bay Club Foundation is a charitable
organization comprised of Club Members, and provides a means of
“giving back” to the local community by raising funds annually which
contribute to the health and well-being of our community. With over
$820,000 raised in its first nine years, the Foundation’s goal is to raise
$1Million in 10 years!
The Club is pleased to welcome Mr. Mickey Mathias as its new Direc-
tor, Food and Beverage, further enhancing the Club’s reputation as one
of the premier dining destinations in our region. Mr. Mathias comes to
The GBC from The National Golf Club of Canada, perennially ranked
among the top private golf clubs in the country, and currently Score
Magazine’s number one rated golf course in Canada. Prior to The Na-
tional, Mickey held various positions during his seven years at Pink
Beach Club in Tucker’s Town, Bermuda. Originally from India, where
for five years he trained at the Taj President Hotel and Resort inMumbai,
Mr. Mathias brings a wealth of club knowledge and international ex-
perience to The GBC, and together with his family is eager to learn
more about all the Georgian Triangle has to offer.
The Golf Academy at The Georgian Bay Club is pleased to announce
the appointment of Megan Chapman as Head Teaching Professional.
A PGA of Canada Class 'A' Professional, Megan was one of the top
ranked female amateur golfers in Canada before turning professional.
Born and raised inMeaford, Ontario, at the age of 18Megan became
the number one ranked female junior golfer in Ontario after winning
the Ontario Junior Girls' Championship. Megan was the first Canadian
female to accept a full golf scholarship to Colorado State University in
2002. New for 2013 and returning to The Academy and The GBC
from the Port Carling Golf and Country Club is Teaching Professional
GWKing. Also new for 2013 is the addition of Mike Pollard as a third
Teaching Professional. Mike joins The Academy Team from The Core
Golf Academy at Willow Valley Golf Club in Hamilton, Ontario.
The Golf Academy at The Georgian Bay Club is fully open to the public,
and offers a wide variety of lessons and programs for junior and adult
golfers of all ages and abilities, including summer camps in July and
August for juniors.
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For complete Club information, including introductory golf and social membership
opportunities for 2013, please contact Steve Prest, General Manager,
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r at 519.599.9949 ext 247.
For more information about this year’s Georgian Bay Club Foundation event, please
contact: Paula Zubek, President, Georgian Bay Club Foundation -
For more Golf Academy information, please contact
The Academy Team -
The Georgian Bay Club
celebrates its
Tenth Anniversary
With over $820,000 raised
in its first nine years, the
Foundation’s goal is to raise
$1,000,000 in 10 years!
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Spring 2013
Escarpment Magazine
