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 >>