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It was great to see some returning faces as well as some new ones this year. I hope everyone enjoyed the golf course which was in great condition, as well as the event as a whole.  We also hope you will spread the word to your members, guests, family and friends about the great experience we offer.

Pro-Scratch Sponsors
I would like to once again name our sponsors and hope that we all recognize the huge contribution they have made to this event. 

EOS Pipeline Services – Liam Mcfarlane                                    eos1990.com

NIKE Golf – James Muir                                                               nikegolf.com

Copper Point Resort                                                                     copperpointresort.com

High Country Properties – Bjorn Billehaug                                highcountryproperties.com

Tim Hortons – Kurt Taylor                                                            timhortons.com

Copper Point Golf Club                                                                copperpointgolf.com

Mel Dies and Paul Mensch from Fernie combined for the lowest team score of 64. Murray Walter/Kolby Kneil (66) and Terry Carter/Bob Genoway (67) rounded out the top 3.  The sun was shining bright, balls were flying against the snow capped mountains and friends were laughing.  It was a great day all around! 

Once again, THANK YOU to all and we look forward to hosting you next year at The Pro-Scratch on Monday April 21, 2014.

SCHEDULE THEMES

May 16          Swing Fundamentals (grip, stance, alignment, posture)

May 23          Short game (putting and chipping)

May 30          Driver, fairway woods and hybrids

June 6           Warm-up, fitness and stretching

June 13         Swing Fundamentals (what club to use when)

June 20         Short game (sand and wedge play)

June 27         Driver, fairway woods and hybrids

July 4             Uneven lies, rough shots

July 13           Swing Fundamentals (balance and tempo)

July 18           Short game (distance control for approach shots)

July 25           Driver, fairway woods and hybrids

Aug 1             Fitness and stretching

Aug 8              Swing Fundamentals (course management)

Aug 15           Short game (sand play and pitching)

Aug 22           Driver, fairway woods and hybrids (video)

Aug 29           Uneven lies, rough shots

Sep 5             Season Finale !!  Lets Play!

Sep 12           Fall Finish

Sep 19           Fall Finish

 Special nights:  We strive to offer a unique experience so stay tuned for Special Guests and upcoming Themes this summer!  Check out our events calendar online at www.copperpointgolf.com

Contact Casey at 250-341-3393 or email him at cjohnson@copperpointgolf.com.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008– 2012:  Associate Golf Professional at Windermere Valley Golf Club, Invermere, British Columbia.

Accomplishments

• Instructed private and group golf lessons for players of all levels
• #1 sales account in North America for Adams Golf 2010-2012
• 2012 PGA of Canada Golf Shop Retailer of the Year Nominee
• Founder of WVGD a personal private charity golf tournament (2 years of existence we have given over $10000 to local families in need)
• Organized a large public junior program with lessons and tournaments
• 2009 PGA of Canada Junior Promoter of the Year Nominee
• Certified Adams, Callaway, Ping, and Taylor Made custom club fitter
• Certified in all aspects of club repair
• Placed 3rd on the 2012 Kootenay Pro Series Order of Merit

2009 – 2010:  Teaching Professional at Manawatu Golf Club, Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Accomplishments

• Part of nationally grow the game project in working with large groups of juniors of all levels, including Junior Tiger National Tournament
• Importance of organization with lesson plans while teaching everything from juniors, privates, clinics

2001 – 2008:  Apprentice Golf Professional at Radium Resort, Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia

Accomplishments

• Played at the highest amateur/junior level before successfully obtaining my PGA of Canada status.
• Instructed private and group golf lessons for players of all levels.
• Planned and organized several public golf tournaments.
• Learned the business while being promoted from the back shop up.
• Learned to manage a team environment while being a role model.

EDUCATION

• Certificate in Golf Management, Lethbridge Alberta 2006-2007
• Business Administration Diploma, Lethbridge Alberta 2004-2006
• Successfully Completed TCCP Beginner Coaching
• Successfully Completed TCCP Intermediate Coaching
• NCCP Certified
• Rules of Golf 

Tournament Accomplishments

• 11, 1st Fernie Pro Am Champion
• 09, 1st Kootenay Tour, Tour Championship
• 08, 09 Springs Pro Am Champion
• 04, 05, 06 Professional Golf Management Scholarship Tournament Winner
• 05, 06 Competed in Canadian Men’s Amateur Golf Championship
• 05, 06 Top 10 in British Columbia Men’s Amateur Golf Tournament

HOBBIES

Hockey, tennis, surfing, rock climbing, table tennis, competition, reading, music, family, travel 

It is with sincere regret that we announce the departure of Darren Ottenbreit from Copper Point Golf Club effective April 1^st, 2013.

Darren has been instrumental in the success of Copper Point for the past seven years. He has held the position of Head Golf Professional since 2010 and prior to that was our Assistant Golf Professional starting with Copper Point in 2006. Darren has devoted a tremendous amount of his time and energy to ensure the service at Copper Point has always been the best in the Valley and we’ll certainly miss his engaging personality and positive attitude.

Darren Ottenbreit

Darren has decided to leave the golf industry and is moving on to establish a Pest Control Business in the Valley as well as completing his Business Degree. He will continue to reside in the Valley and hopes to assist you with any Pest Control issues you may have.

Darren can be reached as follows:

            Email:  darrenottenbreit@gmail.com

We thank Darren for his dedication, professionalism and friendship while with Copper Point and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

Any Copper Point business inquiries you have may be directed to our General Manager, Brian Schaal:

            Phone:  250-341-3392 extension 4

            Email:  bschaal@copperpointgolf.com