see page 6 for more details - Norwood Hills Country Club

Golf Shop
314.521.4802
Clubhouse
314.521.0682
Norwood Hills Country Club Mission Statement:
“Norwood Hills Country Club shall continually provide members and their families the best private club experience, with ever improving quality
in all social and recreational offerings, to enhance members’ usage and continue serving a full membership.”
*see page 6 for more details
Dinner starts at 4:00pm. Tennis, Swim & Golf Awards will be presented at
4:45pm. Music & Dancing will be from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
Please make reservations online or with the Concierge.
Cost is as follows: Adults $16.00; Children (6-12) $8.95
Children (5 & Under) $4.95; Sign for all drinks.
FEATURED THIS MONTH
Margaritaville
Superhero Pool Party
Girls Night Out
Ladies Twilight Golf
Men’s & Ladies’ Club Championship
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From the Board Room
From the General Manager
From the Clubhouse
From the Golf Shop
From the Grounds
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On Monday, July 6th. Norwood Hills hosted the 5th Annual
Scholarship Scramble benefiting the Norwood Hills
Charitable Trust. The specific purpose of the Trust is to grant
scholarships for higher education to qualifying employees of
the club and their families.
We had 60 foursomes participate in this year’s rain
shortened event and raised over $85,000 surpassing the
previous year’s $61,000 total. Trust assets now exceed
$550,000. Our $5,000 Gold sponsors were Alsco Linen
Services, Sunfarm Produce and PFG Middendorf. Our
$1,500 Bronze sponsors were Coca-Cola, Hill Vision
Services, Vehicle Assurance a SIG Company, Morgan
Stanley, Triad Bank and D.W. & Donna McDonald. This
year’s winning teams were, Men: Chick Roland, Mark
Jansen, Michael Fox and Pat Britt. Women: Hazel Naert,
Carol Amling, Carole Heiland and Maria Morrison. Mixed:
John & Jean Serafin and John & Connie Gerard.
NORWOOD HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014-2015
Mr. J. Stephen Neusel, President
Mr. Joseph Weinbauer Vice-President
Mr. Mark Della Camera, Secretary/Treasurer
Mrs. Barbara Abbett (2014-2017)
Mr. James Buford (2015-2018)
Mr. Dennis Hennessy (2014-2017)
Mr. John Mitchell (2015-2018)
Mr. Daniel Naert (2015-2018)
Mr. Jerry Olsen (2014-2017)
CLUB MANAGEMENT
John H. Wright, General Manager/COO
Mike Russell, Clubhouse Manager
Jim Malik, Club Controller
Bernard Pilon, CEC, Executive Chef
Zina Dambrouskaya, Catering Manager
Katie Dooley, Membership Director
Lauren Patterson, Social Director
Danielle Lowery, Club Administrator
Kevin Blanton, Dining Room Director
Bruce Redding, Dining Room Director
Robert Feltus, Dining Room Director
Darryl Hatchett, Sous Chef
David Rogers, Personal Trainer
This year, the trust awarded six new $7,500 scholarships in
addition to four previous awardees to receive $7,500 as
well. The six new Norwood Hills Scholarship recipients are
Ryan Roy, PGA, Head Golf Pro
Dorothy Brandon, Trace Jablin, Bria Lee-Robinson, Joseph
Mike
Null,
GCSAA,
Golf Course Superintendent
Mirth, Nina O’Connell and Jessica Washington. The four
Dane McLaird, Outside Tournament Director
renewal recipients are Kenneth Hibbler, Danielle Lowery,
Ferdinand Redelijk, USTPA 1, Tennis Professional
Jarvis Neal and Taylor Stewart.
Norwood Hills member and sportscaster Frank Cusumano
was emcee for the evening’s festivities and as Frank
introduced our 2015 scholarship winners, each spoke about
how this scholarship has changed their lives.
In addition to bringing his charisma and professionalism to
the event, Frank took to his radio show on CBS Sports 920
the next morning to give a bit of commentary on Norwood
Hills and the Norwood Hills Charitable trust. Click here to
listen in on Frank’s commentary.
To book an event,
Contact Zina Dambrouskaya at
314.521.0682 x211
To book a golf outing,
Contact Dane McLaird at
314.521.0682 x208
To refer a prospective member,
Contact Katie Dooley at
314.521.0682 x207
Norwood Hills and the recipients of the Norwood Hills
Scholarship would like to thank Frank Cusumano for
emceeing the event, Augie Augustine for calling the auction,
all of our vendors and of course all of our friends and
Norwood Hills members who continue to be so generous
year after year.
-Dan Naert, Scholarship Committee Chair 2015
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AUGUST
Margaritaville
Girls Night Out
Junior Awards
Tennis Twilight #4
Superhero Family Pool Party
Lobster & Champagne Decadence
SEPTEMBER
Tennis Twilight
Labor Day Celebration
Labor Day - Club Open Normal
Holiday/Weekend Hours
Grandparent’s Day Celebration
New Member/Sponsor Reception
Noboleis Vineyards Winery Trip
Remember - reservations for all of these events can
be made on our website or by calling the Concierge
at 314-521-0682.
The partners at Global Golf Advisors, the National firm
directing the formation of our 5 year strategic plan, are now
at the point where they will be conducting focus groups to
get the opinions of the membership on several subjects.
Focus groups will begin in mid-August and will concentrate
on collecting the thoughts of a cross section of our
membership to assist in guiding a completed marketing
analysis and business plan. The groups will be composed of
8-10 people and will last for approximately 75 minutes. If
contacted, please try to set aside the time to add your input
into this process. And if you’re not contacted but want to
participate, please contact me. It is the intent of the Board
of Directors to be able to have the strategic plan
completed and presented to you at this year’s Annual
Shareholder’s meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2015.
Frank’s Been Busy: Frank Cusumano is keeping Norwood in
the positive spotlight via print, radio, television, and hands
on. He emceed our 5th Annual Scholarship Scramble on
Monday, July 6th, and what a great job he did. He kept the
sold out golfing attendance entertained throughout the
event and has promised his services to the yearly event for
years to come.
St. Louis Club Reciprocals: Just a reminder that we have a
standing dining reciprocity agreement with the St. Louis Club
for every Monday throughout the year, but only on
Mondays. You can call to make your own reservations by
identifying yourself as a Norwood members and giving them
your number.
Don’t Believe Everything You Hear: McGladrey LLP, one of
the nation’s leading tax and consulting services recently
published an annual report on private clubs in Florida. It
used the term “flourishing” to describe operations, adding
42% of clubs in Florida, the state with the highest
concentration of private clubs, plan significant
improvements projects and at an average cost of $6.9
million and that clubs are rapidly refilling their membership
numbers. Things are looking up after a long and difficult
period.
Looks like it’s finally stopped raining and the St. Louis summer
temperatures are back - enjoy your club.
Stay connected with Norwood on
Facebook, Twitter & Google+!
Norwood News, August 2015
John
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Saturday, August 8th
Join us for cheeseburgers in paradise and search for your lost shaker of salt at
the Margaritaville Party at the pool on August 8th! Gather your friends and your
Hawaiian shirts and meet us at the pool at 6:pm for island drinks and yummy treats. Did we
mention there will be steel drum music from Norman Riley until 9pm?
Cost is $17.95 per person Sign for all Drinks.
Cheeseburgers in Paradise, Cold Shrimp
Ceviche with Margaritaville Salsa,
Jamaican Me Crazy Jerk Chicken
Pineapple Skewers, Key West Key Lime
Pie, and Coconut Cookies
$5 LIME MARGARITAS & MOJITOS
This is a 21+ only event and
reservations are required.
Onsite childcare available
from 6pm until 10pm, contact
Lauren Patterson to learn
more or to register.
CALLING ALL NORWOOD
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND
BOYS
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FRESH FRUIT KAPOWS
WONDER CHILI DOGS
BAT-A-RONI
PETER PARKER’S PEPPERONI PIZZA
MARVEL ICE CREAM NOVELTIES
AND GIRLS ALIKE WILL ENJOY THIS
SUPERHERO THEMED PARTY AT THE POOL
DINING DECK! AND YOU NEVER KNOW
WHO MIGHT STOP BY TO SAVE THE DAY!
August
COST:Norwood
$12.95 News,
PER ADULT
; 2015
$6.95 PER CHILD 12 AND UNDER
GAMES BEGIN AT 4:30PM
DINNER SERVED AT 5:30PM
How often do you visit your local Farmer’s Market?
Turns out there are lots of great benefits that impact your
family, as well as your environment from buying local
produce! Buying from the local farmer cuts out the
middle man producing a higher profit for the farmer, who
then circulates his profits into the community creating a
cycle that helps build a strong local economy. Local
farmers also ensure healthier and better tasting food,
which is always great for a growing family. Best of all,
buying local means the food doesn’t have to travel far,
reducing carbon dioxide emissions and packing materials.
There are many great options in the St. Louis area, and
we encourage everyone to try one out this weekend. The
Soulard Market is a great option and is open every
Saturday offering all kinds of fresh products from fruits
and vegetables, to spices and sweets.
As summer comes to a close, many of our
lifeguards return to college or high school
along with most of our members children.
With this in mind, please note the following
abbreviated hours for the Pool for the month
of August and September.
Tuesday - Friday as of August 18th: Pool
Opens at 12pm & Closes at 8pm
Saturday - Sunday as of August 22nd:
Pool Opens at 10am & Closes at 8pm
Labor Day Weekend, Saturday - Monday as
of September 5th: Pool Opens at 10am &
Closes at 8pm
Note: the Pool Closes for the Season at 8pm
on Monday, September 7th
Save the Date
Thursday, August 27th at 6:30pm
Check your Norwood Now Emails for more
information very soon!
Norwood News, August 2015
Viewing this newsletter online? You can now click
anywhere on an article or event that you’re interested
in to learn more! Events will take you to online
registration on our website and articles will take you to
corresponding information and pages on the Norwood
Hills Website. The Norwood Hills Website is an
endless portal of information and convenient
registration...from events to daily dining and even
booking a caddie - it’s all available quickly and easily
at www.norwoodhills.com.
Don’t know your username or password? Contact
Danielle Lowery or Katie Dooley for assistance.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015
Mark your calendars and grab your girls - we’re hosting
Girls Night Out on Thursday, August 13th from 6pm
until 8pm! Enjoy an evening on the Overlook with the
girls and relax with a cosmo (or two)! Light appetizers
will be served at 6:30pm and drink specials will be
featured all evening long just for you! Dress for the
evening is casual and the cost is $15 per person.
Featured Appetizers
BBQ CHICKEN PITA PIZZA
FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP WITH RUM COCKTAIL SAUCE
SEASONAL ROASTED VEGETABLE SELECTION
WITH BERNAISE SAUCE
TONI’S FAMOUS DESSERT BARS
Featured Cocktails
COSMOPOLITANS & LEMON DROP MARTINIS - $7 EACH
SIGN FOR ALL DRINKS
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Join us Saturday, August 29th in the Ben Hogan
Ballroom as we serve you champagne and spoil you
with lobster. This decadent dinner is the perfect
opportunity to treat a loved one, celebrate an
anniversary or birthday or woo a business associate.
Cocktails will be served at 6:00pm
Lobster & Champagne
Stations will open at 7:00pm
Norwood Signature Lobster Bisque
Tropical Lobster Cocktail with Rum Sauce
Traditional Maine Lobster Rolls
Baked Lobster Newburg
Maine Lobster Tail with Grapefruit
Tarragon Beurre Blanc
Chef’s Starch and Vegetable du Jour
Decadent Dessert Bar
Roederer Estate Brut
Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut
and many more
Cost is $75 per person. Sign for all other drinks.
Reservations are required and can be made by
logging onto the website or by calling the
Concierge at 314-521-0682.
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Did you know…The Missouri Amateur Championship was
held last month. Norwood’s favorite Amateur still holds 2
records in the Amateur. Bob Cochran holds the record
for Most WINS (1931-1973) 78 wins and only 27 losses
and Most Appearances (Cuts made to Match Play) 31
(1931-1973).
Bob was elected to the Missouri
Golf Association Hall of Fame in 2005. Bob’s widow
Kathleen is still a Norwood member.
Source: The Missouri Golf Post June 2015
Ladies Morning Tennis
Fresh fruit and coffee will get you started at
9am on Thursdays. Ferdinand will arrange
the match-ups on these weekly events and
you are welcome to bring a friend.
Club Tennis
Every Tuesday evening thereafter through
Labor Day. We will play fun sets of doubles,
mixed doubles and singles.
Schedule of Social Events
August 21 @6:00pm
Tennis Twilight 4
September 4 @6:00pm
Tennis Twilight 5
August 22 @ 1:00pm
Mother-Child
Junior Tennis
The Junior Tennis Team competed in All Club
Competition on Friday, July 17th and not only did the
team have a great time competing against other
regional clubs, but they came out victors in several
divisions. Congratulations to all of the kids that
competed, especially:
Luke Gill, Champion
Boys 9 & Under Division
Vincent Weinbauer, Runner Up
Boys 9 & Under Division
Kathryn Conaty, Champion
Girls 13 & Up Division
Patrick Simoncic, Champion
Boys 13 & Up Division
Gabriel Schwartz, Champion
Boys Open Division
Norwood News, August 2015
I am certain everyone has been treasuring and/or enduring this lovely (HOT but oh so rainy…) weather. I can’t believe we are entering what many consider to be the
“final” month of the summer season. Labor Day and
families heading back to school are both just around the
corner…During the past few months, the Pro Shop has
been a busy place. Thanks to all of you who have made
purchases this season. The response to the new apparel
lines we have begun carrying as well as our “tried and
true standbys” in the Shop has been wonderful. We all in
the Pro Shop really appreciate your support!
AUGUST
14th
Junior Golf 18-Hole Play Day, 8:00am
Fall wear has begun to arrive almost daily – please stop
in – there are also many great spring/summer pieces still
available… As always, hope to see you in the Pro Shop
soon and enjoy the rest of your “summer.”
15th
Men’s/Ladies’ Club Champ., Tee Times, Both
16th
Men’s/Ladies’ Club Champ., Tee Times, Both
16th
Junior Awards Banquet, 5pm
18th
LEGS, 5:30pm, East
19th
18-Hole WGA, 8am, West
AND! Mark your calendar and be sure to stop by the
Shop for our “end of the season” Labor Day Sale – details to follow soon!!
See you in the Pro Shop,
Kat
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH
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5:30pm Shotgun on the East Course, format TBA

Cocktails & Hors D’Oeuvres on the patio after golf.

Spouses and significant others welcome to join for
cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the patio following
golf.
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
$22 per person, includes cart & hors d’oeuvres. Sign
for drinks.
Sign up in the Golf Shop or on the website - make
your own foursome, guests are welcome!
4th
Junior Golf Play Day, LS, 3 & 6 Hole, East
LEGS, 5:30pm, East
5th
18-Hole WGA, 8am, West
9-Hole WGA, 9:30am, East #10
7th
Junior Golf, 18-Hole, 8am, East
11th
Junior Golf 9/18 Hole Guest Day, 8:30am, East
Junior Golf LS, 3/6 Hole Casino Golf
LEGS, 5:30pm, East
12th
18-Hole WGA, 8am, East
9-Hole WGA, 9:30am, West #1
9-Hole WGA, 9:30am, East #1
25th
LEGS, 5:30pm, East
26th
18-Hole WGA, 8am, East
9-Hole WGA, 9:30am, West #10
28th
Ladies Twilight, 5:30pm East
SEPTEMBER
1st
LEGS, 5:30pm, East
2nd
18-Hole WGA, 8:30am, West
9-Hole WGA, 9:30am, East #10
3rd
Senior Men’s Tournament, 9am, West
8th
LEGS, 5:30pm, East
9th
18-Hole WGA, 8:30am, East
9-Hole WGA, 9:30am, West #10
10th
Men’s Member/Guest Classic, Practice, West
11th
Men’s Member/Guest Classic, West
12th
Men’s Member/Guest Classic, East
15th
LEGS, 5:30pm, East
16th
18-Hole WGA, 8:30am, West
9-Hole WGA, 9:30am, East #1
17th
Huck’s Convenience Tournament
19th
LEGS & PEGS Closing Event , 4:30pm, East
23rd
18-Hole WGA, 8:30am, East
9-Hole WGA, 9:30am, West #1
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For more information, please call Sherrie Doyel at
314-514-1169 or Kitty Gray at 314-922-7900.
26th
Ladies’ Team Championship, 9am, East
Mulligan purchases are required before tee off at a
cost of $5 for two.
27th
Ladies’ Team Championship, 9am, West

30th
18-Hole WGA, 8:30am, West
Norwood News, August 2015
9-Hole WGA, 9:30am, East #10
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 1:00pm Shotgun Start on the West
Course - Member/Guest Two Man Teams
 Team Scramble - Selective Drive, Play
Your Own Ball
 60% of each player’s handicap, score one
best ball.
 Closest to the Pin Prizes on select par
three holes
 Team Awards and Dinner to follow play.
Sign for carts and cocktails.
 Entry fee is $90 per two man team and
includes entry, prizes and dinner. There is
no credit if you do not stay for dinner.
 This is a rescheduled date from the
original rained out, June 18th date and all
Norwood Seniors are
invited to
participate.
Sign up in the Golf Shop - (314) 521-4802
make your own foursome or the Golf Shop
will pair you.
All Norwood Members age 49 and older are
welcome to join the Norwood Senior’s Group. To
sign up, call Danielle at (314) 521-0682. The
annual dues are $30.00
AUGUST
3rd
10th
11th
17th
18th
21st
24th
25th
28th
31st
Special Olympics, 7am/12:45pm,, Both
Jerry McDowell Memorial, 12:00pm, Both
TwoTen Foundation, 12:00pm, East
SITE, 12:00pm, Both
Harris House, 12:15pm, East
First Clover Leaf Bank, 8am, East
Brown/Smith/Wallace, 12:30pm, Both
MOGCH, 12:00pm, East
CH Robinson, 9am, East
St. Mary’s Hospital, 11:30am, Both
SEPTEMBER
1st
Merrill Lynch, 1:00pm, East
8th
Autism Speaks, 12:30pm, Both
14th
Enterprise, 7:30am/1:00pm, Both
17th
Huck’s Convenience , 10:30am, Both
18th
O’Loughlin Hotel Group, 9:00am, East
21st
DePaul Hospital, 12:00pm, Both
25th
St. Louis Senior District, 8:00am, East
28th
Ortyl Memorial, 12:00pm, East
29th
Metals USA, 12:30pm,
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Here's hoping that August is filled with more sun shiny days.
WINNERS CIRCLE:
June 17 - Low Gross - Rain Out
June 24 - Match Play Winners:
Mary Baumgartner, Susie Barreca, Jean Serafin, Claire Boevingloh,
Kristine Williams, Arleen Warmann, Missy Minkiewicz, Jane
McLaughlin, and Bev Palmer. Tie Match Trish Lazaroff and Connie
Neumann.
July 1 - Individual Low Gross
Red, White & Blue Day
A Flight
1st- Audrey Brasher (53)
2nd - Maureen Hurley (55)
B Flight
1st - Jane McLaughlin (63)
2nd - Trish Lazaroff (68)
July 8 - Queen’s Cup
Ugh… Rain Out AGAIN!
Keep your crowns polished, we’ve rescheduled Queen’s Cup for
Wednesday, August 19th!
July 15 - 9 or 18 Hole Scramble
You got to pick ! Our combined scramble day gave ladies in both the 9
and 18 hole groups an opportunity to play golf together, meet new
friends and share smiles. It was a really fine day.
9-Hole Scramble Winners
1st - Pattie Canter, Maureen Hurley and Mary Leritz (35)
2nd - Debbie Manne, Lori Rottler and Mary Roy (37)
3rd - Karen Hughes, Janie Epstein, Margie Stanec and Kathy
Keusenkothen (38)
Closest to the Pin: Debbie Manne - #10, Mary Roy #12
Jump on over to the 18 Hole WGA for a recap of the 18-Hole
Scramble Winners --->
Club Championship is coming so be sure to sign up by 12. noon, the
Wednesday before the events to be eligible for awards
and prizes. Don't miss out - there are multiple avenues to sign up
including online.
If you have any questions call our sports
chair, Debbie Sellers at 314-306-1760.
Upcoming August Games:
August 5 - Club Championship #1
August 12 - Club Championship #2
August 19 - Queen’s Cup (Reschedule)
August 26 - Match Play
Norwood News, August 2015
Rain, rain go away, the WGA would like to play……
It’s been a rainy time in St. Louis which has caused the cancellations of some of the WGA events.
Nevertheless, we were able to get some golf in!!!
Dottie Linsin Tournament
On June 17 the Dottie Linsin Tournament was played. Normally, the Dottie Linsin Tournament is
a 2-day low net event. Day one on June 17th on the East course was rained out. As a result, the
tournament was played as a 1-day event on June 24th on the West course.
There was a winner and runner up announced in 4 flights. In addition low gross, overall low putts, a Dottie Divot, closest to
the line, and closest to the pin were awarded. The following attendance prizes were awarded: 4 plants donated by Norwood
and 4 Norwood Bucks paid by NHWGA .
Overall Winner: Mary Jotte (65)
Gold Flight
Winner: Karen Hughes (71)
Runner Up: Pattie Canter (74)
Blue Flight (2nd)
Winner: Terry Milne (73)
Runner Up: Katie Dietrick (75)
White Flight (3rd)
Winner: Betty Kraeger (70)
Runner Up: Judy Brostron (72)
Green Flight (4th)
Winner: Dottie McLaughlin (73)
Runner Up: Lois Ditzler (75)
Low Putts
Gerry Wisniewski (31), Mary Jotte (31)
Dottie Divot
Ester Schmid (73)
Closest to the Pin
Nora Casey
Closest to the Line
Katie Dietrick
Low Gross
Vicki Wolken
Birdies
Vicki Wolken #16
Chip Ins
Vicki Wolken #16, Eileen Barry #14
9 and 18 Hole Scramble
On July 17, the 9 Hole and 18 Hole groups joined forces to hold both a 9 and 18 hole scramble. The ladies chose which event
and they wanted to play and mixed teams containing players from both groups were formed. Prizes were awarded as follows:
18 Hole East Course
1st Place Team: Esther Schmid, Betty Kraeger, Nora Casey and Susan Ryan (70)
2nd Place Team: Jill Keach, Carol Frank, Debbie Sellers and Eunhee Ahn (75)
3rd Place Team: Eileen Barry, Suzy Andersen, Sharon Byrne and Susie Barreca (78)
Closest to the Pin East
Nora Casey #8, Susie Barreca #10. Betty Kraeger #13, Debbie Sellers #15
<----Check out the NHCC 9-Hole WGA’s article for the 9-Hole Results!
Upcoming Events
August 5th
Open Play, West, 8:00am
August 12th
Past Chairman’s / Skins #3, East, 8:00am
August 19th
Team Stableford #3, West, 8:00am
August 26th
Beat the Pro / Western Women’s Pin, East, 8:00am
If you have any questions about the WGA, please contact Debbie Manne at 314-705-9199 or Karen Hughes at 314-813-0019.
Norwood News, August 2015
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MEN’S & LADIES’
RANDOM HANDICAP QUESTIONS...AND ANSWERS
Over the past couple of months, I have heard (overheard) a
number of questions about handicaps and thought I would
address a few of them.
Q.
When I look up my handicap on the GHIN system there is a
“Trend Handicap”, what is it?
A.
The Trend Handicap is the unofficial estimate of your
handicap. It includes un-reviewed scores posted since the
previous revision. As much as I would like to use my trend
during some matches, it is nothing more than an indicator of
what you next revision will look like.
Q.
Is there a maximum handicap index for men and women?
A.
The maximum Handicap Index for men is 36.4 and 40.4 for
women.
Q.
Can the Handicap Committee adjust a Handicap index for an
injured player?
A.
Yes! The Handicap Committee can grant an increase in
handicap for temporary and permanent disabilities (as
determined by the committee). The increased handicap must
be identified by the letter “L” to indicate that it is for club use
only.
Example: A player being treated for a wrist injury may be
given a higher handicap while recovering. Whether it is a
temporary or permanent adjustment, and the amount of
the adjustment, is to be determined at the club level by
the player’s Handicap Committee.
For the sake of full disclosure, I am asking the last question on
my own behalf. I am recovering from a Bursitis in one shoulder
and have developed some other joint issues in my hands & wrists.
Hopefully, the rheumatologist comes up with a solution soon, as I
haven’t been able to play in about 6 weeks.
My question to you is… Do you think that my golfing group will
recognize my medically adjusted Handicap when I return to
playing?
As always, if you have any handicap questions, send me an email at
cpecher@skinnerkennedy.com or stop by the pro shop.
-Chuck Pecher, Handicap Chair
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AUGUST 15TH & 16TH

36 Holes Stroke Play on the East
and West Courses on Saturday and
Sunday, August 15th &16th

Entry deadline is August 13th, 2015
at 12:00pm

The Pro Shop will pair by flight and
assign tee times which will be
posted in the Pro Shop. Tee times
begin at 7:00am on both courses in
threesomes with 10 minute
intervals.

All flights will be determined by
handicap index. Tees will be based
on Flights. August 1st Handicap
re vis io n will be u s e d f or
Championship.

Any player has the option to play in
the Championship flight.

Call the Pro Shop at 314-521-4802
or log onto the website to register.
Don’t forget that all results from
Club Events are now posted on the
website. Log in today!
HUCK’S TOURNAMENT RETURNS
ON SEPTEMBER 17th
Just a reminder that both courses
will be closed on Thursday,
September 17th as the Huck’s
Convenience Tournament returns to
Norwood. This annual tournament
has helped pay for club
improvements such as the new
scoreboard and the exterior
renovation of the West Shack.
Norwood News, August 2015
We are hitting the home stretch of the 2015 golf season. The
season seems though, as it has only just begun. The rains lasted
from April through July, making the season feel like perpetual
spring, and now we are talking about the end of the season,
and the best time of the year to golf, the fall.
The rains have been a major issue this season, making it difficult
to stay on regular maintenance schedules, often going for ten
days at a time without being able to get mowers out of the
shed. Of course this meant we were unable to get carts off the
path as well. This is never an enjoyable situation for me. I do not
like to tell people they can't get off the path when I know that it
means they can't play. Yet I know it is my responsibility to take
care of the courses for the entire membership as well.
The heat and humidity has made it a good season for the zoysia once it finally got going in
June. All the rain has not been good for the cool weather grasses though. All the excess
water causes the cool season grasses to have their roots near the soil surface. When it gets
hot, the plants don't have roots deep enough to draw the moisture they need to respire and
survive. To compound the situation, the moisture and humidity is the ideal environment for
funguses that kill these grasses to thrive and do their dirty work. This will be evident in areas of
the rough around the grounds.
The bent-grass greens being a cool season grass are on a preventive fungicide program.
Even so, at the one-eighth inch mowing height, are susceptible to a myriad of problems
under these weather conditions, and the guys will be working very hard to nurse them
through the month of August. By the end of August, day lengths are getting significantly
shorter, and maintaining greens becomes much easier.
Maintaining green speeds and firmness through the rains has been difficult too. Not being
able to keep on schedules has meant we could not top-dress, roll, and mow at regular
intervals. Add this to the fact that the grass is growing faster than normal, greens tend to get
"puffy" in our region.
Through all this I think the guys did a wonderful job preparing the courses on the days we
were afforded the opportunity to get equipment out of the door. Despite spending three to
four days a week shoveling bunkers for six weeks. It felt a lot like the movie "Ground Hog Day"
with Bill Murray. I'm hoping for a dry August, and looking forward to September and October
for some really good golf.
-Mike Null, Grounds Superintendent
Norwood News, August 2015
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