News From Highland Pacific
“Locals only” tee-times and two great short term lessons programs are just a couple of the news items HP has recently announced...
Highland Pacific on Top of COVID
In their latest newsletter, the public-access facility said with travel limited to “essential” within the health region and a recommendation to stay in our communities. They are implementing “Circuit Breaker Restrictions and will not take any bookings from golfers living outside of VIHA health region until May 25, 2021. Said General Manager, Jeff Palmer, “We look forward to ensuring a safe environment and welcoming back travellers after the May long weekend.”
F&B Man Fred Green says, “In accordance [with] the Circuit Breaker restrictions, our indoor dining area is closed but we have extended our patio for outdoor enjoyment. We are open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and as the weather warms up, we will look to extend our hours.”
Finally, all those using their driving range now must check in with the golf shop and sign a contact tracing form. The range is now open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Warren Reeves Offer Inside Info
Highland Pacific is a layout where smart play will be rewarded and PGA of BC Professional and Highland Pacific Head Pro Warren Reeves is going hole-by-hole showing you what to do and what not to do. In this first YouTube video, you can learn how to play Highland #1.
Tapping Out
Highland Pacific is doing their part to save water by drilling another well on the property. Superintendent Geoff Sheffield says, “I am thrilled to announce the installation of an additional water well here at Highland Pacific Golf. We have installed this new well behind Highland #2 green and it will provide the course with a new water source which will help keep the driving range and course green for the much of the year.”
In other course construction news, players may have also noticed the start of a new short game area adjacent to the practice green near the first tee. Sand capping will begin soon and it may open by September.
Short Game Lesson Programs in May
Callum Ashby, Director of Instruction, and Tyler Stene have a couple of great one-month programs to sharpen your game.
Up and Downs
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
May 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th
Cost: $179
Callum and Tyler will be your short game wizards in becoming a master around the greens! This series will focus on everything around the greens. Student to instructor ratio is 5:1.
Course Management 101
Wednesdays: May 5th (6:40 p.m.), May 12th (6:40 p.m.), May 19th (7:00 p.m.), and May 26th (7:00 p.m.)
Thursdays: May 6th (6:40 p.m.), May 13th (6:40 p.m.), May 20th (7:00 p.m.)m and May 27th (7:00 p.m.)
Cost: $249
The focus here is how to play the course! All about tips and strategies for your game. The first session will be an hour on the range and the next 3 sessions will be 90 minutes on course! Power carts are available for an additional fee. Student Ratio 4:1.
For more, visit www.highlandpacificgolf.com.