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tribune april 30 1997 p11 r f f f 1 i f f i f r j j t t golf a g association run by women for wom mark foam resident started club that offers programs instruction and events for women golfers by bruce stapley correspondent 71 he national womens golf network expects 1997 to be a season of continued rapid growth the network saw its membership catapult from 400 to 900 in its first two seasons with an anticipated 1000 female golfers in the greater toronto area expected to take part this year founded by markham resident mary kraus the network offers a golf program for females which includes instruction and weekly play and social activities at present there are 40 courses in the gta acting as host clubs with 10 in the stouffvillemarkham area i believe this is a valuable pro gram said kraus who is the pres ident of the network and teacher at markham district high school she took a oneyear leave of absence from her job to involve her self on a fulltime basis with the womens golf outfit we as women need a program that represents us m golf course markhams angus glen golf course will also offer clinics for members at dis counted prices this season the association will host three charity tournaments throughout the 1997 season in addition a golf excursion to a colling- wood area resort has been scheduled for july today there are approximately 30 members from the stouffville area the maples of bal- lantrae golf club and 4 seasons golf and country club in clare- mont are among the host clubs while the member ship list currently includes mostly gta residents kraus is out to make the network a the network saw its membership catapult from 400 to 900 in its first two seasons with an anticipated 1000 female golfers in the greater toronto area expected to take part this year canadawide organiza tion offered to donate a set of golf clubs to any league of 50 or more m t o that end she is inviting womens golf leagues from across the country to participate in the national league chal lenge the event will see each league send its top three golfers to a championship playoff at the angus glen facility leagues must only have 10 members to take part although the spalding company has raus said the spalding offer s typical of the assistance the network is receiving as golfrelated com panies set out to attract the growing number of women players were getting lots of corporate support kraus said the net work is becoming pop ular because women are becoming main stream players on the fairways of canada its being run by women for women in golf women have always been left on their own and basically told good luck she said the response to the organi zation is indicative of the demand embers meet at 5 pm on a specified afternoon to play v nine holes of golf at the host club of their choice a pro is on hand to give tips to individual golfers before they tee off each course has a host club director who is a volunteer member of our organization said kraus that person oversees the pro gram from golf through the social aspect events bringing together mem bers from all participating clubs are also planned members are invited to a cham pagne and orange juice brunch at the sporting life at sherway gar dens in mississauga may 25 the women are then gathering for shopping followed by a twohour golf clinic at the nearby lion head gjw5 ce clubhouse opening this spring d 9 hole executive golf course bent grass tees greens plenty of ponds sand traps automatic irrigation system coif cv 12 weekdays 14 weekends 12 rounds for the price of 10 2kmseastofbrockrd phil brownlee cpga professional cone brock rd spring creek bh golf course hwy 2 s s s hwv 401 the challenge is yours 18 holes par 69 public memberships ayail dynamic manicured 5400 yds fe q tournaments raaar m rd nortl hw 7 y b3pbf yj east of brock rd pickering if deason- ijvddings m m parkview golf club two 18hole championship courses public course with a limited number of memberships lessons full fleet power carts club rentals shower facilities fully stocked pro shop tournaments welcomed licensed banquet facilities snack bar lounge swing analysis by our usgtf professional new for 97 24 hour reservation system senior citizen special twilight power cart rate phone 4162932833 for reservations 6400 steeles ave east markham every time we do a mail out we get 100 calls a day the network is the only one if its kind in canada annual membership fees are 135 for details contact the national womens golf network at 905-415- 1270 treat yourself right start the season off at fofc db dstebv wfiwfei i j l f r vi-y- silver lakes golf country club one of ontarios finest 18 challenging holes private club conditioning fabulous clubhouse facilities for tournamentsbanquets corporate memberships or pay as you play one regular bucket aqua driving range balls with similar purchase offer expires may 2097 not valid with any other promotion or discount jtua1 wbjskis l fljyll- m lauili uuijylus xl siyiis islissi xk mam for rates information 9058368070 21114 old yonge st minutes n of newmarket olivers nest golf and country club oakwood 15 minutes east of hwy 12 on hwy 7 pro shop 705 9532093 or 1888953nest director of golf ned bean course supt greg mclinton architect graham cooke 18 holes par 7172 6440595955704932 rating 722 slope 127 when the tees are hack and the pins are tucked even the finest players will find a tough but truly unforgettable course this course features bent grass tees greens fairways sjpring special 18 holes 18 holes- 1 i vefcdays ffj 9 holes i 9 holes weekdays until may 31 1997 so too