August / September - Rattlesnake Ridge Golf Club

T H E R AT T L E R
R AT T L E S N A K E R I D G E G O L F C L U B
AU G U S T / S E P T E M B E R 2 010
ON TH E C O U R S E
WELCOM E
NEW MEMBERS
GOLF MEMBER
Kristin Reninger
SOCIAL MEMBERS
Donna Johnson
William Marks
Ken Neverman
Camile Salloum
William Tanner
GLOW BALL
TOURNAMENT
A
couples’ five-hole Glow
Ball Scramble will be held
Friday, Aug. 13, starting at
dark. If you’ve never played in
one of these events, you’re in
for a unique experience. The
five-hole course will be
beautifully illuminated, and
while the glow balls don’t go as
far as a normal golf ball, they’re
easy to find. The format will be
a four-person scramble with a
shotgun start just after twilight.
Entry fee for this event is
$45 per couple plus cart for
members and $55 plus cart for
guests. The entry fee includes
all the glow ball supplies, golf
fees, special glow ball punch
and prizes.
The deadline to enter is
firm––Tuesday, Aug. 10––so
the Golf Shop can order glow
ball supplies.
GOLF SHOP: 614-410-1399
It’s been rain and heat . . . in abundance
by Kyle Frederick
Course Superintendent
T
his summer has been one of constant
weather extremes for the Rattlesnake
Ridge maintenance crew. We’ve had
torrential rains that have washed out bunkers
and flooded fairways and greens. For
example, on July 22, right before the MemberMember Championship, we got hit with one
and a quarter inches of rain in about 30
minutes. When it wasn’t raining over the last
two months, we had periods of consecutive
days of intense heat, which increases the
problem of turf diseases as well as baking out
areas of the fairways and roughs. Overall, the
course has come through fairly well thus far,
although it’s been a challenge.
It does seem that Delaware County gets
hit particularly hard when it comes to
rainstorms. Consider this: Rattlesnake Ridge
received 7.4 inches of rain from June 1
through June 16, a result of 12 separate
storms. During that same period, Port
Columbus registered 3.57 inches.
In July, a submerged cart path to the first tee. A.J. Hawk
would’ve been right at home.
Following that, from June 17 through July
31, we got 6.01 inches of rain. Average
temperature for that period was 86.5 degrees,
and 11 days were above 90 degrees. In 2009,
we had only five days with temperatures 90
or above. Since June 17, at least 35 days have
been 85 degrees or higher. More importantly
for course disease concerns, most nights have
remained above 70 degrees. Very humid,
sticky nights mean more disease and less
recovery time for stressed plants.
Despite our complaining about the
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Thompson and high school pal take Member-Guest title
D
Cady, winners of the Jones
an Thompson and
Flight.
his guest, high
Other flight winners were
school buddy Gary
Bob Grossi and Derek Kesig
Elekes, prevailed over a
in the Hogan Flight, Bob
record field of 84 players
Fletcher and Mike
to win the 2010 MemberCunningham in the Palmer
Guest Invitational June
Flight, Carl Rankin and Bob
25-26. The ThompsonGary Elekes, left, and Dan Thompson
Triplett in the Hagen Flight,
Elekes team won first
Jeff Parlet and Dave Gealy in the Nicklaus
place in the Snead Flight, and then survived
Flight and Joe Mickunas and Mark Denman
the first shootout hole against six other flight
in the Nelson Flight.
winners. On the final shoot-out hole with
This year’s field was the largest ever for
only two teams remaining, they defeated the
the Rattlesnake Ridge Men’s Member-Guest.
father-son team of Brad Cady and Greg
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hef Brandon has been finding
numerous uses for the produce
from Rattlesnake’s Chef ’s Garden,
including a couple of tomato salads, Italian
and Caprese, that between them used basil,
garlic, oregano and green bell peppers
from the garden. He’s also used herbs and
peppers to flavor mayonnaises, sauces and
soups. Okra was cause for cooking up
some chicken gumbo twice in July.
The menu for the Aug. 21 Ladies’ Day
Invitational (with a Jimmy Buffet/
Margaritaville theme) has been set. It
includes corn and blue crab chowder, a
Florida Caesar, several appetizers, a choice
of crab cakes or jerk chicken and, as usual,
weather, the course is heading into
the cooler fall season in pretty good
shape. We have some important
maintenance jobs coming up that
members should be aware of,
foremost being the aeration of greens
on Monday, Sept. 13, and Tuesday,
Sept. 14. If things go well, we might
reopen the course on Tuesday
afternoon; otherwise it will be
reopened on Wednesday.
Thanks to all you members who
help keep the course in good shape
by replacing divots and repairing ball
marks on the greens. We appreciate it.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
August
TUESDAY
1
2
3
MEDAL PLAY
CHAMPIONSHIP
CLUB CLOSED
LADIES’ TWILIGHT
6:30 pm shotgun
8
WEDNESDAY
4
THURSDAY
5
MEN’S TWILIGHT
6 pm shotgun
9
10
11
CLUB CLOSED
LADIES’ TWILIGHT
6:30 pm shotgun
MEN’S TWILIGHT
6 pm shotgun
Chef ’s Surprise Dessert.
At the end of July, Chef turned Ohiogrown blackberries into an especially
lovely house-made blackberry ice cream. If
it appears on a future Specials Menu, don’t
miss it.
The 2010 Wine List, new in the spring,
has been well received, with the Brancott
Sauvignon Blanc, a product of New
Zealand, being a particular favorite,
according to Chef Brandon. Half-bottles
are finding favor, too, with more available
and good pricing.
On the lunch Specials Menus, paninis
continue to be popular, led by the Italian
panini and the roast beef and cheddar.
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SATURDAY
FRIDAY
6
7
POT GAME
Noon
MEN’S BANDITS
tee off by 11 am
COUPLES’ TWILIGHT
6 pm
MEN’S CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP
BEGINS
13
14
POT GAME
Noon
PGA
COUPLES’ GLOW BALL
9 pm
15
22
16
17
18
CLUB CLOSED
LADIES’ TWILIGHT
6 pm shotgun
MEN’S TWILIGHT
6 pm shotgun
23
24
25
CLUB CLOSED
LADIES’ TWILIGHT
6 pm shotgun
MEN’S TWILIGHT
6 pm shotgun
29
30
31
SENIOR & LADIES’
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
CLUB CLOSED
LADIES’ TWILIGHT
6 pm shotgun
19
26
20
21
POT GAME
Noon
MEN’S BANDITS
8 am shotgun
COUPLES’ TWILIGHT
6 pm
LADIES’ DAY
INVITATIONAL
1 pm shotgun
27
28
POT GAME
Noon
MEN’S BANDITS
tee off by 11 am
WINE & NINE
6 pm
SENIOR & LADIES’
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Chip-off decides Member-Member
survive a one-hole playoff
with Tom Owens and
James Helgreen in flight
fter two shootout holes,
one to get to the overall
the teams of Jon
shootout. Both teams had
Furrow-Bob Fletcher from
finished the 27-hole
flight one and Mike
tournament with scores of
Pat McNaughton, left, and
Thompson-Pat
97. Thompson and
MIke Thompson
McNaughton from flight
McNaughton scored 98 to
two were still tied. So the 2010 Membercapture flight two.
Member Championship came down to a
Other flight winners were Jeff Parlet
chip-off on the 18th green. Thompson,
and Tim McGhee (100) in flight three and
chipping last, hit his ball inside five feet,
Mike Bradford and Gary Wonn (100) in
the closest of the four, to win the title.
flight four. Twenty-four teams competed
Earlier, Furrow and Fletcher had to
in the July 24 event.
Thompson,
McNaughton take title
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SUNDAY
MONDAY
10 years for Kyle
C
ourse Superintendent Kyle
Frederick completed 10
years at Rattlesnake Ridge on
Aug. 1. He began growing-in the
course in 2000, almost a year
before its opening in 2001.
Assistant Superintendent Chuck
Linville started work at the club
soon after, and will have been
here 10 years on Sept. 15. These
two have been instrumental in
making Rattlesnake what it is
today, which is one of the bestconditioned courses in the area.
September
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
1
THURSDAY
2
MEN’S TWILIGHT
5:30 pm shotgun
SATURDAY
FRIDAY
3
4
POT GAME
Noon
MEN’S BANDITS
tee off by 11 am
COUPLES’ TWILIGHT
5:30 pm
6
7
8
9
10
11
LABOR DAY
TOURNAMENT
Last point event
for Rattlesnake Cup
CLUB CLOSED
MEN’S TWILIGHT
5:30 pm shotgun
LADIES’ TWILIGHT
ROUNDUP
5:30 pm shotgun
GUEST DAY
MEN’S BANDITS
tee off by 11 am
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
COUPLES’ CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP
Noon tee times
CLUB CLOSED FOR
GREENS AERATION
CLUB CLOSED FOR
GREENS AERATION
MEN’S TWILIGHT
5:30 pm shotgun
POT GAME
Noon
MEN’S BANDITS
tee off by 11 am
5
WINE & NINE
5:30 pm
19
20
21
CLUB CLOSED
26
27
CLUB CLOSED
22
23
MEN’S TWILIGHT
5:30 pm shotgun
28
29
30
MEN’S TWILIGHT
5:30 pm shotgun
GOLF SHOP CREDITS
EXPIRE
24
25
POT GAME
Noon
MEN’S BANDITS
tee off by 11 am
TO U R NA M E N T R E S U LT S
Laslo and Sokol have playoff
S
teve Laslo beat Tim Sokol on the
first playoff hole to take the Medal
Play Championship, played July 31 and
Aug. 1. Both came from behind after
the first day to post identical scores of
150 for the 36-hole event. Ken Kinkopf
led after the first round with a 73, and
finished tied for third at 152 after a 79
on Sunday. Others finishing at 152
were Lindsey Newman and Terry
Wamack.
Jeremy Leeds was the winner in
B I G S A N DY July 10
1ST FLIGHT
1st Place – (tie) Dan Thompson, Rob
Foote, 67
2ND FLIGHT
1st Place – (tie) Jimmy Kondratick,
Rick Rano, Tim Harrison, 73
Tim Sokol (left) and Steve Laslo tied after 36 holes
in the Medal Play Championship. Laslo won the
first playoff hole.
3RD FLIGHT
1st Place – Mike Satkowiak, 71
2nd Place – Eric Dardinger, 73
Flight 1 with a score of 164, while Don
Hagan took the Flight 2 title with l74.
BRITISH OPEN July 17
MEDAL PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP July 31-Aug. 1
CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT
1st Place – Steve Laslo, 150 (won in playoff )
2nd Place – Tim Sokol, 150
3rd Place – (tie) Lindsey Newman, Terry
Wamack, Ken Kinkopf, 152
FLIGHT 1
1st Place – Jeremy Leeds, 164
2nd Place – Rick Gostel, 169
FLIGHT 2
1st Place – Don Hagan, 174
2nd Place – Mike Satkowiak, 183
U.S. OPEN June 19
1st Place – Bob Grossi/Matt Kuchar, 139
2nd Place – Todd Wellman/Vijay Singh, 140
3rd Place – (tie) Mark Harris/Shaun Micheel, Mike Bradford/Graeme McDowell,
Tim Harrison/Phil Mickelson, 141
MEN’S MEMBER-GUEST June 25-26
Champions: Dan Thompson/Gary Elekes Runners Up: Brad Cady/Greg Cady
HOGAN FLIGHT
N I C K L AU S F L I G H T
1st Place – Bob Grossi/Derek Kesig
2nd Place – Mark Zimmerer/Todd
Sutton
1st Place – Jeff Parlet/Dave Gealy
2nd Place – John Milliken/Adam
Milliken
PA L M E R F L I G H T
1st Place – Bob Fletcher /Mike
Cunningham
2nd Place – Brady Tesner/Matt
Walters
JONES FLIGHT
SNEAD FLIGHT
1st Place – Joe Mickunas/Mark
Denman
2nd Place – (tie) Nick Valentine/
Roger Valentine, Skip
Campbell/Graham Wand
1st Place – Dan Thompson/Gary
Elekes
2nd Place – Rick Bannister/ Jim Davis
H AG E N F L I G H T
1st Place – Carl Rankin/Bob Triplett
2nd Place – Matt Schlabig/Ken Green
1st Place – Brad Cady/Greg Cady
2nd Place – Victor Lopez/Scott Wise
1st Place – Max Brown/Retief
Goosen, 139
2nd Place – Gary Wonn/Rory McIlroy,
140
3rd Place – (tie)Don Hoover/Robert
Rock, Jeff Parlet/Ross Fisher, 142
5th Place – Nick Valentine/Lee
Westwood, 143
6th Place – Bob Grossi/Robert
Karlsson, 144
7th Place – Jimmy Kondratick/
D. Johnson, 145
MEN’S MEMBERM E M B E R July 24
Champions: Mike Thompson/Pat
McNaughton
Runners Up: Jon Furrow/Bob Fletcher
1ST FLIGHT
1st Place – Jon Furrow/Bob Fletcher
(won in a chip-off )
2nd Place – Tom Owens/James
Helgreen
2ND FLIGHT
1st Place – Mike Thompson/Pat
McNaughton
2nd Place – Carl Rankin/Jeff Groezinger
NELSON FLIGHT
3RD FLIGHT
1st Place – Jeff Parlet/Tim McGhee
2nd Place – Dave Silvia/Mark Harris
4TH FLIGHT
1st Place – Mike Bradford/Gary Wonn
2nd Place – Rick Rano/Dick Rano