Oakville North News (Oakville, Ontario: Oakville Beaver, Ian Oliver - Publisher), 30 Apr 1993, p. 14

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The undulating greens of Glen Abbey are once again open for business. The prestigious Oakville golf course will once again host the Canadian Open, won last year by Nick Price (left). Jack McClellan, the Abbey‘s director of golf and general managâ€" er, says more marshals have been hired and will be given a refresher course on getting golfers to play more quickly. And, McClellan warns, if that doesn‘t work, golfers will be simply be removed from the course if they Slow players beware: Glen Abbey‘s Speed Police are watching. Concerned over the growing number of lallygagging golfers, club officials have announced they will increase efforts to get players to speed up this season. More signs, urging players to speed up, have also been added. Abbey gets tough on slowpokes BE PART OF THE GLEN ABBY COMMUNITY POLICING COMMITTEE Avoid head injuries by wearing helmets while bicycling. Parents, children L and others are invited to this event which will include information on how to properly size a bicycle and helmet. As well as gear up for safety. /A JOIN US AND AND CHILD FIND ONTARIO; Fingerprinting and safety precautions for your children BICYCLE HELMET AWARENESS DAY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: MARTON VIDA AT It goes beyond letting other groups play through, he said; a slow foursome will back up play for everyone throughout the day. Why the increase in slow play? McClellan figures it‘s a) the number of newcomers to the game who are simply unfamiliar with etiâ€" quette and b) the course itself, which either intimidates and baffles many golfers. As well, many golfers just want to enjoy their "You hate to do it," he says. "But I‘d rather have four people mad at me than 200....There‘s nothing more frustrating for a golfer than being stuck behind a slow moving group." fail to obey. time: MAY 187, 1993 10 am to 2 pm LOCATION: 1395 Abbywood Dr. (Abbywood Plaza) Remember, green fees are only $75 up until May 24, when they jump to $95â€"100. The controversial green at the 17th hole remains in placeâ€" despite protestations from several pros at lest year‘s Canadian Open. Abbey experience and take their As it is, the average length of time to play a round at Glen Abbey is nearly five hours. Officials have also announced that taking a cart is not mandatory; golfer may walk the course if they wishâ€"â€" although there‘s no reduction in green fees. McClellan says walking is just as fast as taking a cart. The club opened on Tuesday and one of the first players through was none other than Blue Jays outfielder Joe Carter. The quirky design is "fair but different," said McClellan. After consulting with PGA tour officials, the Abbey‘s directors decided to leave it as it is. Daly, 26, is in the midst of a comeback following a brief absence from the Tour while he underwent treatment for alcohol abuse. He began 1993 by missing three straight cuts and is currently 47th on the money list with $117,591, having finished in the money in just five of 11 tournaments. Defending champion Greg Norman, 1991 winner Nick Price and big hitter John Daly have all confirmed their entry in this year‘s Open, Sept. 6â€"12. The Shark, who defeated Bruce Lietzke in a playoff last year, also leads the tour in scoring, shooting an average of only 69.55 a round. But, predictably, Daly does lead the PGA tour in driving distance, recording 285.2 yards a crack. Norman and Price, meanwhile, currently rank No. 3â€"4 on the PGA money list; Norman with $497,587 in six events, Price $497,464 in five. Total prize money this year will be $1 million (U.S.). Sponsored by du Maurier Ltd: and the Royal

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