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A Letter from Your Board of Directors

It’s no secret that all golf courses have some form of slow play during some point or another. Whether it be during league play, a Friday night out with your friends, or during the weekend. We’ve all been victims of slow play.
A few points to consider each time you come out to golf that can help curtail the effects of slow play, which can make the round more enjoyable for all on the course. Please consider the following:

  1. Be sure to arrive at least 10 – 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tee time. Giving you time to pay, get some beverages, and get to the first tee in a timely manner.
  2. Minimize cell phone use.
  3. Be ready. Have your tee, ball and club ready for your next shot.
  4. Everyone go to their own balls and play ready golf. There is NO need for everyone to go to each person’s ball and wait for them to hit before moving on to the next shot.
  5. You only have 3 minutes to locate your ball. If you cannot locate your ball, drop another where you feel it was and move on.
  6. After you putt out, move off the green to the next tee to record your score.
  7. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT POINT TO REMEMBER, KEEP UP WITH THE GROUP IN FRONT OF YOU!

If we all work on keeping the pace of play moving along, we will be doing our part to help eliminate this problem.


Thanks,
The Board of Directors

    2025 Thursday Old Masters Announcement

    The Thursday Old Masters invite golfers aged 50 and up to participate in our exciting 9-hole group!

    We welcome players of every skill level to join us for a fun-filled season of flighted skin play, where you can compete for the longest putt and closest to the pin prizes.

    For just $60 per year, you’ll be contributing towards weekly skins and other prizes. The Thursday Old Masters play every Thursday starting May 1st for 20 weeks, with randomized tee times and foursomes scheduled between 1 and 2 PM. For the die hard golfers, the fun continues all the way into November!

    If you’re interested in being part of this year’s group, please contact Randy Nash at 519-329-1927 via text or voice message, or email randalnash@hotmail.com.

    We look forward to welcoming both new and returning players!

    We look forward to welcoming both new and returning players!

    Thursday Morning Ladies Meet and Greet

    The Thursday Morning Ladies are excited to announce a meet and greet event on Thursday, May 1, at 10 AM. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in joining this 9-hole group to come out and learn more, or for those of which have played with the group before and would like to reconnect before starting up again.

    Kelly Dominato and Luanne Richmond will be running the Thursday Morning Ladies this year, and they are eager to welcome new members!

    The Thursday Morning Ladies group is tentatively set to begin their season on May 8th, and the entry fee is $35.

    Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a fun and engaging community of lady golfers!

    2025 Monday Night Men’s League Announcement

    We’re excited to announce that Jack Hannigan and Branden McKeen will be running Wheatley’s famous Monday Night Men’s League at Talbot Trail again this season. The league will kick off on May 5th and run every Monday until the end of August, providing a great opportunity for golfers to enjoy weekly skins, scramble dinners, and friendly competition.

    The cost to participate in the league is $125, which includes the weekly skins and scramble dinners. Scramble events will continue to be held on the last Monday of each month, with the dates set for May 26th, June 30th, July 28th, and August 25th. Participants will be placed into different flights based on their handicap, and golfers must be at least 19 years of age to sign up. Tee blocks will alternate between White and Blue each week, beginning with the Whites. Please note, there will be a double bogey max rule in place, and golfers are expected to submit their scorecards to the clubhouse drop-off bin after their round.  

    A few important changes to note this season: Unlike last year, the league will only be played on Mondays, with Tuesday scorecards no longer accepted. Additionally, there will be no fivesomes this year. If you do not have a foursome to play with, the Marshall will assist with groupings.   

    This year we will require you to sign up prior to paying. Deadlines for sign ups will be April 20th. To sign up, please fill out this online form (REGISTER HERE) , or email jackhannigan8@gmail.com or text 519-981-9354 with your full name, phone number and email address. If you do not have access to email or a cell phone with texting capability please come to the clubhouse and sign up via in person form. After the sign up window is closed, payment instructions will be sent to the email used to sign up with. Once again if you do not have access to an email speak with Jack directly for an alternative option.   

    May 26, June 30, July 28, August

    Large Donation Made to Talbot Trail Junior Golfers

    Last week, on an extremely hot and humid Wednesday, over 75 junior golfers showed up at Talbot Trail Golf Club bright and early on their summer vacations with their clubs slung over their shoulders and broad smiles across their faces to participate in the opening day of the Junior Golf Program.

    Those broad smiles are what kept Mavis Shanks running the program for over ten years while her own children participated.  She volunteered her time tirelessly to help the local juniors embrace an appreciation and love of the game.  Whether it be canvassing Wheatly clubs for donations, namely Legion branch 324 and Wheatley Optimists, or working with Tecumseh Golf to get an elaborate prize table every year, Mavis was determined to make the golf program a success.

    As time went on and her children grew too old for the program, Mavis passed the torch on to others with the same passion for junior golf, including both her daughters who led the program together, of course under her watchful eye, but now she would simply go out on the course with the kids and provide advice and etiquette on the course.

    When Mavis passed away in 2021, her wish was to create a junior golf award in her name to be handed out to one junior boy and one junior girl each year with the intent that the golfers use the money towards new equipment or furthering their skills.  Last year’s inaugural recipient was Ty Gould, with the female winner deferred one season.

    Today, the family of Mavis Shanks is pleased to announce a donation of $5000 to the Talbot Trail Junior Golf Program.

    “We have been blessed with an outpouring of support for this award after my mother’s death,” said Mavis’ oldest daughter, Samantha. “Together with my Dad, Al, we decided that in addition to the yearly award, we wanted to ensure that the Talbot Trail Junior Golf Program had the funds needed for continued success in years to come.”

    “We are so honoured to continue to run a great program that has been a success thanks to the people who laid the ground work, like Mavis and her family,” said Nicole Coulter, co-convenor of the Talbot Trail Junior Golf Program. “Programs like Junior Golf require funds to help ensure the program is successful and this monetary donation will definitely help to create more opportunities for learning and growth on the course.”

    “We are so fortunate to have a beautiful course in our small town and it is so wonderful to see so many kids coming out and learning the sport,” adds Jessica Coulter, co-convenor of the program. “We have seen so many juniors go through the program and grow up to pass on their passion for golf to their children and their children’s children and that is what helps to keep this golf course so special and successful! We thank the Shanks family for their generous donation on behalf of Mavis and we look forward to another fun and successful season of Junior Golf.”

    The funds for this donation have accumulated from memorial donations and a yearly golf tournament held in Mavis’ name to raise money for the Mavis Shanks Memorial Junior Golf Award.

    This year’s tournament will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023.  Spots are still available. Please visit www.talbottrailgolfclub.com or contact to the clubhouse (519-825-4521) to register your team today.

    New Website Launched

    Talbot Trail Golf Club is excited to announce the launch of our new website! Feel free to take a look around and explore information about our golf course and our range. Aside from the updated look, the new website has been designed to help improve navigation and make it easier to find the information you are looking for.

    If you have any questions, or would like to book a tee time please contact us today.

    We look forward to seeing you all on the course in the spring!

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