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News Bulletin - June 17, 2026
Golf Instruction now available to all members
Hello, and welcome to the 2026 golf season! My name is Mathieu Castonguay, and I'm excited to be joining Dunany Country Club this year as your new golf coach.
I've been coaching under the mentorship of Shauheen Nakhjavani, a well-known PGA Tour coach, and I bring a Titleist Performance Institute approach to my teaching. I’m certified in TPI Golf (Level 1) and TPI Power (Level 2). In practice, that means I look at how your body and your swing work together, rather than forcing everyone into one "correct" model. The result is improvement that's faster to find and more likely to hold up on the course.
I've worked with golfers at every level, from someone picking up a club for the very first time to highly competitive professionals. Whatever stage you're at, my goal is the same: to help you reach your greatest golf potential.
What I'm offering in 2026:
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Individual lessons — $80 per one-hour session;
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Group lessons — $45 per person;
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On-course lessons — $120 per two-hour session.
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I'll also be working with the Junior program this season, helping our younger players build a strong foundation and a real love for the game.
For members looking to commit to steady improvement, I offer discounted lesson packages. Just ask and we'll find the right fit.
How to book
The best way to book is to reach out to me directly, preferably by text but email also works:
(514) 641-7644, m.castonguay1213@gmail.com
I'm looking forward to working with you this season, whether you're chasing a lower handicap, getting into the game for the first time, or somewhere in between. Let's make 2026 your best golf year yet!
Mathieu Castonguay
(514) 641-7644
TPI Certified Level 1, Level 2 Power
On the course
Please do not pull your golf carts across the tees and aprons/collars of the greens and please try to avoid walking and pulling your carts in all seeded areas. To get around the seeded area near the 4th green, please walk close to the tree line or around the back of the green. Please do not go onto the fringe with your carts.
Also, please do not move the Tee benches as they are difficult to move out of the way for grass cutting.
Members may have noticed the addition of Edge-Saver devices to the bottom of the flags on the greens. The Edge-Savers were added to our pins to help remove golf balls from the cup without damaging the hole edge.
Ladies Opening Meeting
Please note the change to the Ladies Opening Meeting. Apologies for the short notice. The meeting planned for June 20 at 10:00 a.m. has been rescheduled to Sunday, July 5 at 10:00 a.m. at the Clubhouse. The new date is reflected in the fixture card.
Merch Update
Unfortunately, we did not reach the minimums necessary to move forward with the orders, so we have had to modify the selection of merchandise available to members. Please review the new form here and make your pick from the new selection of gear – by Thursday, July 3.
If we again do not reach minimums, we will not be able to process this order. If you have any questions, please email dunanycountryclub@gmail.com.
Mike Roy Memorial
Members can sign up for this year’s Mike Roy Memorial event, which is taking place on Saturday, July 18. The usual smoked meat supper will follow the meal, and golfers should indicate whether they are eating or not when signing up. On the same sign-up sheet is also an option for members to sign-up for the Meal Only (cost TBC). Juniors/children are also welcome for dinner so please ensure you sign them up.
The deadline to sign-up for golf and for the meal is Thursday, July 16 at 3 p.m. If you are signing up a guest to play, please include their handicap and include the name of the member who should be charged.
Social News
Friday (June 19) 5 à 7: The Dunany Glee Club invites you to join them in song at the opening 5 a 7 of the season. Lots of fun, familiar songs for you to sing along or fake it till you make it! The Glee Club will also pay a tribute to Mary Chuprun, a long time Glee member, who passed away last fall. So come sing and raise a glass! See you there!
Saturday (June 20): A Night with Bokomaru: Live tribute to the spirit of the Grateful Dead
“Step into the groove, follow the music, and let the good times roll… Join us at the clubhouse for an unforgettable evening with Bokomaru, who make the rich, improvisational spirit of the Grateful Dead comes alive. Let there be songs to fill the air… Bring your friends, your good energy, and your love of live music — because this isn’t just a show… it’s a journey. Don’t miss the bus — come ride the sonic currents, where colors swirl, spirits rise, and the music flows in waves of peace, love, and cosmic groove.” – Dan LeBlanc
Please signup here to confirm your attendance. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. but doors open from 6 p.m. for a BBQ beforehand.
Saturday, June 27: Opening Directors’ Dinner Dance
The Havill family will be leading this year’s Opening Directors’ Dinner Dance with a Maple Leaf Mixed Grill. Members will receive an email at 10 a.m. this Friday (June 19) with a 48-hour priority link to the sign-up sheet. From 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, guests can be signed up (space permitting). Any non-member names on the sheet before this time will be deleted.
In the meantime, please consider lending us a hand on the day-of. Check out our volunteer sign up sheet here and please add your name if you can help!
Volunteer of the Week
Thank you to Duncan Campbell for taking the initiative to repaint the signs for each hole in time for the new season. They were sorely needed after a decade without touch-ups.
Recurring Community/Social activities at the Clubhouse
Here are the social activities occurring at the Clubhouse this summer, you can always find them on the second page of the DCC Calendar/Fixture Card.
Mondays:
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Yoga by Gaye Parsons from 9 to 10 a.m. from June 29 to August 31 (July 6 class will be held on Friday, July 3). Sign-up here.
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Mixed Bridge from 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m. Runs until September 14 (except July 6 when it will be hosted at Angie McLeod’s) – sign-up here.
Tuesdays:
Sports Night / Junior Crafts from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Starts on June 30 and runs until mid- August. Volunteers can sign-up here.
Wednesdays:
Men’s Cribbage, starts from 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays:
Junior Movie Night from 6:30 p.m. Start on July 2, volunteers can sign-up here.
Fridays:
Weekly 5 à 7s – consult the calendar.
You can also sign up for a Bartending shift here. All events can be found on the Calendar / Fixture Card.