August 31, 2005, Now that you've been perfecting your drive all season, it's time to turn your attention to your short game.  Use our putter guide to choose the perfect flat stick for draining all those amazing putts and then make it happen with this month's golf tip.  Test out your newly-honed skills at our end of season tournament at Hidden Lake on October 1st, or at ICN's fabulous new course, Royal Oaks in New Brunswick.  Relive a little bit of golf history with Jack Nicklaus and learn how to be the model golfer with our article on etiquette.  There's still plenty of golf to be played, so enjoy! - The ICN Team Tournament - October 1 End of Season Tournament at Hidden Lake Test your skill against your fellow ICN members at our end of season tournament at the beautiful Hidden Lake in Burlington on Saturday, October 1st.  Bring some friends for a fantastic day of golf, fall colours and fun!   Equipment Buying a putter Ah, the putter - that critical tool that can help you turn those double-bogies into pars.  But, with so many on the market, how do you choose the one that is best for you?  Read on for what to look for on your next quest for the perfect putter...                          Golf Tip Make more putts - plain & simple  It's late in the season.  You're hitting it long and straight and all is right with the world.  Well...almost.  Now it's time to turn your attention to your short game.  Get back to the basics and watch those putts fall with our plain and simple putting tips...  Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>     Golf Etiquette What to do on the course Whether you shoot a 75 or 110, golf for business or pleasure, one of the most important aspects of the game is etiquette.  Read on for a few simple rules of golf etiquette that will make your time on the course enjoyable for all...   Golf Greats When Jack shot in the 80s Even the legends had to start somewhere.  Reminisce with Jack Nicklaus about achieving those important milestones - breaking 80, then 70 - and then get ready to make your own memories on the course! New Course  Royal Oaks Golf Club Be ready for a majestic experience at Royal Oaks Golf Club in Moncton, New Brunswick.  With its beautiful landscape of large lakes surrounded by rolling dunes, this links style course provides all golfers with an exciting challenge and breathtaking scenery... Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>   See our past newsletters...        Your opinion counts!                www.privplay.com     Visit our course list

July 6, 2005 The golf season is in full swing and we’ve got some amazing events in store for you!  Indulge your love of golf and your taste for fine wine at our 2-day golf and wine getaway in Niagara Falls.  BC golfers - take on your fellow ICN members in a fun tournament at beautiful Swan-e-set Bay in Pitt Meadows.  Use your low scores from these events to compete for great prizes in our ICN Golf League!  Learn how the pros make those great shots even when faced with gale-force winds with our British Open Primer.  Hit a hole-in-one both on and off the course with the latest in golf fashion, and take your new-found style to our incredible new course in BC – The Dunes at Kamloops.  And don’t forget to enter our contest to win 10 free rounds of golf at your favourite Privileged Play courses! - The ICN Team Upcoming Events From Ontario to BC, ICN brings you great golf events this August! Let the fun begin!  Ontario golfers will be able to sip and chip at the Niagara Golf & Wine Tour on August 7th & 8th.  And those of you in BC won't want to miss ICN's Tournament at Swan-e-set on August 7th...     Contest Win 10 Free Rounds of Golf! What could be better than a round of golf for two at your five favourite Canadian Privileged Play courses?  Tee off at Taboo, break 80 at Bond Head and win at Westwood Plateau.  What are you waiting for?  Enter now for your chance to win...                              New Course The Dunes at Kamloops With lush fairways, wild fescue and majestic mountain scenery, The Dunes is truly nature's golf course.  With 4 tee decks, the course is fun and challenging for amateurs, but a formidable test for golf experts.  And just as its name implies, there are plenty of sandy dunes that transform into challenging bunkers to keep you on your toes!  Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>     ICN Golf League The ICN Golf League is here! Now those great scores you've been getting can earn you more than just bragging rights.  Join ICN's new Golf League and compete for weekly and end-of-season prizes!  ICN members can join the League at no cost.  Sign up now and get ready to compete...   Golf - What to Wear Do your clothes match your game? So you've been on the course every weekend, working on your game.  Your drive is now amazing, but do you have the clothes to match?  Check out the latest trends in golf fashion for both men and women, so your style will be as sharp as your game!  Golf Tip British Open Primer "Bump and Run"; "The Stinger"; "Skip and Check".  No, these aren't the latest dance moves - these are some shots your favourite pros will rely upon to deal with the gale force winds they'll face at this year's British Open.  Read on to discover the secrets of these shots, so you'll be ready for your next windy day of golf... Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>   See our past newsletters...        Your opinion counts!                www.privplay.com     Visit our course list

June 7, 2005 Summer’s here and golf is on our minds!  Need to tune up your game?  Check out the excellent golf academies that your Privileged Play courses have to offer and unravel the mysteries of the hybrid club with our golf tip.  Practice your new skills at the incomparable Swan-e-set Bay, or make a weekend out of it and hit the links at some of our fabulous Muskoka courses.  Thanks to all who made our first tournament of the season at the Club at Bond Head such a success!  Check out the members’ only section for photos and to learn more about the other fun events we have planned for you, including our Vancouver tournament, a golf & wine tour in Niagara, the ICN Golf League and more!  Don’t let Dad miss out on all the fun – think about a Privileged Play membership this year for Father’s Day. See you on the first tee, The ICN Team Father's Day Give Dad the Gift of Golf This Father's Day, forget the neck ties and treat Dad to a gift he can enjoy all season - a Privileged Play membership.  As an added BONUS Dad will also receive a Bushnell distance finder complete with a divot tool, tees and ball marker to enhance his enjoyment of the game!      Golf Tip How to use that brand new hybrid Off the tee, on the fringe or in the sand, the new hybrids can help get you out of many tough situations on the course.  Read on for tips on how to get the most out of this versatile club...                                New Course Swan-e-set Bay  Prepare to be dazzled!  With majestic mountain ranges, crystal clear streams and 36 holes of championship golf, Swan-e-set Bay Resort & Country Club has it all.  Located in Vancouver's lower mainland, Swan-e-set Bay is a must for people who are passionate about golf, and about living! Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>     Golf Academies Need some professional help?  Raw beginner or seasoned pro - we can all use a little help with our game from time to time.  From state-of-the-art technology to personalized instruction, Privileged Play courses are home to some of the best golf schools in the world.  Read on for the school nearest you that will help you get your game into top form...                  ICN Golf League Enjoy the game even when you're not on the course... Challenge other players online with ICN's new virtual golf league.  Enjoy friendly competition throughout the season as you vie for weekly prizes and a chance to win the grand prize.  Golf Muskoka Muskoka - more than just cottage country Just two hours north of Toronto lies one of Canada's premier golf destinations.  Cut out of the Canadian Shield, Muskoka offers an exquisite combination of beautiful scenery and memorable golf.  What are you waiting for? Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>   See our past newsletters...        Your opinion counts!                www.privplay.com     Visit our course list

May 11, 2005 The grass is green, the sun is out and the fairways are calling you.  From east to west, fabulous courses await.  Indulge yourself in breathtaking scenery and challenging golf at our newest BC course, Bear Mountain.  Or travel to New Brunswick for a family golf getaway on Canada's east coast.  Let golf legend Ben Hogan's story inspire you to conquer your driver with our golf tip and establish a handicap to track your game.  And check out the sneak preview of upcoming Privileged Play events!  With our opening tournament of the season at The Club at Bond Head already sold out, the rest of the season promises to be a success. See you on the links... New Course Bear Mountain - Walk in the footsteps of a legend Come up to a mountain high golf experience like no other.  Revel in the magnificent scenery while playing challenging golf on this Jack and Steve Nicklaus designed course. Experience this new chapter of golf on Canada's West Coast.     New Brunswick Travel Welcome to the wonder of New Brunswick              Plan a trip to New Brunswick, one of Canada's premier golf destinations, where great golf is the start of an even better family vacation!                                Golf Tip Conquer Your Driver    It's as easy as ABC. Find out how these three easy tips will make those winter dreams of long, straight drives a spring reality. Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>     The Handicap What's the big deal about having a handicap?  For some golfers, it's bragging rights.  For others, it's a benchmark to measure their progress.  Most importantly, a handicap levels the playing field and helps you enjoy the game even more.  Read on to find out how to establish a handicap for yourself...                  Events We've got a great season in store for you... Round up your golf buddies for some fun Privileged Play golf events this season.  Brush up on your game at our golf clinics, practice your new skills at our tournaments, check out the latest equipment at our demos and more.  There's something for everyone...  Legends: Ben  Hogan The man with the magic swing... Ben Hogan is one of golf's true legends.  His focus, determination and dedication to practice earned him the distinction of being one of only two golfers to ever win three Majors in one season... Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>   See our past newsletters...        Your opinion counts!                www.privplay.com     Visit our course list

April 13th, 2005 The wait is finally over.  Golf season is here, and ICN is ready!  Read on to see when your favourite Privileged Play courses open and be one of the first to hit the fairways.  Practice your putting with our golf tip so you'll be ready for The Club at Bond Head's Grand Opening on May 28th - ICN's first tournament of the season.  Looking for a getaway?  Check out our amazing courses on Canada's Golf Island, PEI.  And give your Mom a gift she really wants this Mother's Day with a Privileged Play membership and a bonus women's golf clinic! Join Us May 28th The Club at Bond Head's Grand Opening & ICN's first tournament of the season - May 28th! Join us for a day of fun and amazing golf at this grand opening event!  Receive an Ashworth golf shirt, enjoy a free video of your swing, try to set the course record and much more. Be one of the first to play this exceptional new course...   Course Opening Dates Get out there and play!  Golf season has officially arrived and Privileged Play courses across the country are opening their doors.  Here is a list of all the course opening dates, so you can get out onto the links without delay...    Mother's Day - May 8th Spoil that special lady in your life with a Privileged Play golf membership.  As an added bonus, Mom will be invited to attend a free women's golf clinic hosted by Westwood Plateau in BC, Hidden Lake and Silver Lakes in Ontario, or The Falcon in Quebec... Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>     Golf Tip Do downhill, side hill putts terrify you? Ever find yourself on the side of a sloping green with a difficult putt ahead?  Take on this daunting task with confidence by checking out these easy tips that can help you make more putts and put you at ease anywhere on the green...   PEI Travel Enjoy a week of golf heaven with a memorable golfing holiday in PEI! Plan a trip to Canada's Golf Island and play our amazing courses.  Enjoy fantastic golf and breathtaking scenery at Canada's number one golf destination...   New Course Your newest challenge - John Daly's Thundering Waters Golf Club in Niagara Falls John Daly's first signature course in Canada opens this August.  To mark the grand opening, Daly will face the roar of Niagara Falls head on as he attempts to become the first person to drive a golf ball across the Falls.  Get ready for your chance to play this amazing new course...   Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >> See our past newsletters...        Your opinion counts!                www.privplay.com     Visit our course list

It's 2005 and ICN is working hard for our members.  We are pleased to announce that ICN has added a new Privileged Play course in Ireland and a new ski resort, Panorama Mountain Village, located in the beautiful Canadian Rockies.  Also in this newsletter, you will learn about the Journal of the Shivas Irons Society, a publication unlike any other golf magazine; a new member-only trip to gorgeous PGA National Resort and Spa in Florida; and how to perfect your chipping before the golf season begins.

Happy New Year! - The ICN team.

MERIT TRAVEL Golf, swim and massage away your stress at the PGA National Resort At a special member-only price, escape to the sunny PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Treat yourself to their championship golf courses, world class spa and amazing health and racquet club...              GOLF TIP Too chilly to golf? Practice this chipping tip in the comfort of your own home Before you tee off this season, practice this often neglected facet of your game.  Remember, the majority of all golf strokes   are taken within 60 yards of the green...          NEW SKI RESORT Forget to ski during your Christmas vacation? Experience the vast wonder of ICN's newest ski resort, Panorama, and find out how Privileged Play members get 15% off lift passes and lodging... Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>        EQUIPMENT REVIEW   The Hybrids Check out the new club that everybody is talking about. It will help your game and lighten your golf bag. What more could you ask for?     NEW IRISH COURSE Privileged Play members: welcome to Ireland Brendan McGovern, Captain Irish PGA said it best: "If God restricted me to playing only one course for the rest of my life, it would unquestionably  be the Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club."     GOLF PUBLICATION       The Journal of the Shivas Irons Society Golf's newest journal elegantly depicts the beauty of the game through an array of essays, short stories and art. A must for golf fans who appreciate the finer points of the game...  Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>        Newsletter Back Issues       Your opinion counts!                www.privplay.com     Visit our course list          You have subscribed to the International Club Network (ICN) Email Newsletter. If you would prefer not to receive the ICN Email Newsletter please click on the link at the bottom of this page. Please address questions regarding our privacy policy to our Chief Privacy Officer at the address below. If you choose to unsubscribe, we will process your request as quickly as possible. However, it is possible that you will receive an email that has already been scheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience. International Club Network 885 Don Mills Road, Suite 110 Toronto, Ontario M3C 1V9

December 2nd, 2004 Whether you're looking for stocking stuffers or planning to spoil someone, we've put together some of our favourite gift ideas to make your choices easier.  We've got a lot happening at Privileged Play - Merit Travel has joined us with exciting ongoing travel opportunities just for our members; we've added the new lifestyle benefit - skiing - to our program with some fantastic ski resorts; and we have some great courses for you in sunny California. We also want to thank you for your support as we continue to grow. Happy Holidays! - The ICN team. MERIT TRAVEL Merit joins ICN. Merit travel has teamed with ICN to offer you great savings and unique golf and travel opportunities. Treat yourself to the sunshine and some memorable golf at La Costa, Doral, La Quinta ...    GOLF TIP Want to hit "flop shots" like Tiger Woods? Follow our step-by-step instructions to figure out how to execute this fun shot, and more importantly, figure out WHEN to use it.   NEW SKI RESORTS Going skiing this Winter? Check out these new ICN ski resorts and enjoy the member only benefits at Big White and Silver Star resorts. These resorts will fulfill all of your dreams of a true Canadian winter wonderland holiday. Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>     TOP TEN GOLF GIFTS The results are in: ICN found the top ten golf gifts for this Christmas No need to drop subtle hints around the dinner table this December. We’ll show you the golf balls, bags, clubs and gadgets that are in high demand this Christmas.   NEW COURSES California dreaming with 8 new courses Experiencing symptoms of golf withdrawal? These magnificent courses are in mint condition   365 days a year. California - it's sunny and a little slice of  heaven. GIFT IDEA Only 22 days until Christmas!Avoid the outrageous mall traffic and cross a few names off your Christmas list RIGHT NOW.  Read on to find out why golfers in every province are asking for their very own Privileged Play membership this Christmas. Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>        Newsletter Back Issues       Your opinion counts!                www.privplay.com     Visit our course list          You have subscribed to the International Club Network (ICN) Email Newsletter. If you would prefer not to receive the ICN Email Newsletter please click on the link at the bottom of this page. Please address questions regarding our privacy policy to our Chief Privacy Officer at the address below. If you choose to unsubscribe, we will process your request as quickly as possible. However, it is possible that you will receive an email that has already been scheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience. International Club Network 885 Don Mills Road, Suite 110 Toronto, Ontario M3C 1V9

November 1st, 2004 We at International Club Network never stop working for our members.  For the keen golfers, we have just added St. Andrews Valley to the Privileged Play lineup.  Thinking about an escape this winter?  Enter our Great Escape contest for a chance to tackle Doral's legendary Blue Monster course.  And don't forget to check out our great golf tips, equipment reviews and gift ideas. NEW COURSE Golfers beware: With one of the highest course ratings in the province, St. Andrews Valley demands skill and perseverence no matter which tees you play from (up to 7,300 yards)...   THE GREAT  ESCAPE 7-day all inclusive Florida golf trip contest!  Celebrate our newest partner, Merit Travel, with a chance to win a 7-day, all-inclusive trip for two to the fabulous Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Florida...   GOLF TIP Expand your shot repetoire around the green Phil Mickelson is famous for his magical trick shots.  Use this 3-wood move around the green to lower your score and to impress your friends... Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>     SCOTLAND GETAWAY The golf experience of a lifetime won't wait forever Seize the opportunity to visit Scotland, the place where the game was born.  AND, let ICN do all the work...   GIFT IDEA Give the gift of golf - and save! It's that time already.  We'll show you how to fit a membership to over 100 of the best courses across Canada and the US under your tree this Christmas... EQUIPMENT Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh or Mike Weir Find out which pro uses this putter.  ICN is your inside source for cutting edge putting technology... Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>         Send to a friend      Your opinion counts!                www.privplay.com     Visit our course list       Newsletter Back Issues

September 30th, 2004 Being a Privileged Play member has never been so exciting!  Your membership now entitles you to discounts at exquisite Delta resorts across Canada.  Not only that, Members who make Florida their regular vacation destination now have the option of playing one of ICN's seven beautiful golf courses.  Be sure to check out the revamped Members Only section featuring useful golf tips, equipment reviews, jokes and your very own handicapping software.   ACCOMMODATIONS Delta joins ICN Delta Hotels and Resorts have joined with ICN to offer you great savings and unique golf vacation opportunties at 9 of Delta's premiere properties...   EQUIPMENT "Hit it long and straight"  Stepping up to the par 5 18th, you know you need a good drive in order to steal the match from your buddy. The problem; your new driver. Find out how to choose the driver that works for you and leaves your competition scrambling to keep up.   FLORIDA COURSES Florida won't wait forever  ICN now has 5 new courses in Florida, so pack up your clubs and head south to challenge your game!  Find out more about these new member courses here... Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>     FEATURED COURSE Discover the beauty of golf in the fall at Hockley Valley Enjoy a challenging game of golf in a backdrop of incredible fall colours at Hockley Valley. The stunning beauty of the surrounding countryside will take your breath away...                                       MEMBERS ONLY Check out your revamped Members Only section Make sure to enter the trivia contest for a chance to win some great prizes:  Who did Mike Weir defeat in extra holes at the 2003 Masters...   GOLF TIP Knock your sand shots stiff Going in the sand doesn't have to be a bad thing.  Read ICN's 3 easy tips, and watch your game improve... Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>         Send to a friend      Your opinion counts!                www.privplay.com     Visit our course list       Newsletter Back Issues

 

August 12, 2004 If you're like most of us, your drives are getting longer, your irons are finding the green and your putting....needs some work.  In this issue, you will learn how to drain long putts and how to choose the putter to help you do it.  You can also get a sneak peek at 5 new ICN courses where you can play to show off your new-found putting prowess.  Lastly, we invite you to a couple of year-end events - the ICN Open tournament and our Wine Tasting event.

WINE TASTING & GOLF   Wine connoisseurs and amateur wine enthusiasts wanted. Experience a morning of golf at gorgeous Peninsula Lakes Golf Club, followed by an exquisite dining and wine tasting event on the patio...   TOURNAMENT The culmination of your golfing season has arrived Members and non-members are welcome to compete in the tournament to end all tournaments - the ICN OPEN...   INSTRUCTION Drive for show and PUTT for dough We'll give you 3 easy steps to make sure you putt for perfection and never waste a perfect drive again.... Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>     4 NEW COURSES Here are 4 excuses to schedule a Quebec golf trip ICN's already stellar Quebec course selection just got better...   EQUIPMENT How to choose the perfect putter Many golfers sabotage their chances of being a good putter even before they take a practice swing...   NEW T.O. COURSE Maples of Ballantrae, a new option for the Toronto golfer Ballantrae's beauty and ferocity shine through in its championship calibre design... Continue >>   Continue >>   Continue >>           Send to a friend      Your opinion counts!                www.privplay.com     Visit our course list