Appetizer Station Breakfast Station Carving Station Pasta Station

Appetizer Station
ICED SHRIMP WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE SALMON WITH TOMATOES, ONIONS, CAPERS, EGGS, CREAM CHEESE, CHIVE CREAM CHEESE AND MINI BAGELS FRESH FRUIT & ASSORTED CHEESES TURKEY BLT SALAD BEET PANZANELLA FENNEL MUSHROOM SALAD GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD PICKLED CUCUMBER AND ONION SALAD MINT MARINATED SHRIMP TABBOULEH TOSSED CAESAR SALAD Breakfast Station
SCRAMBLED EGGS OMELETS & WAFFLES MADE TO ORDER BACON AND SAUSAGE HASH BROWNS FRENCH TOAST Carving Station NEW YORK STRIP Pasta Station
POTATO GNOCCHI WITH VODKA SAUCE Luncheon Station
GRILLED CHICKEN MEDALLIONS WITH SORREL CREAM GRILLED MAHI GREEN BEANS AND SCALLOPED POTATOES Buffet Serving Hours 10 am to 2 pm
For the Kids
FAMILY FUN PHOTOS IN THE COMPLIMENTARY PHOTO BOOTH & PETTING ZOO CHICKEN FINGER AND FRIES MAC N CHEESE AND GRILLED CHEESE PENNE WITH MARINARA PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SANDWICHES Dessert Selection & Ice Cream Bar
Adults $35 Children $17 For Reserva ons please visit www.ofcc.info or call 708‐748‐0495 STAGG ROOM OPEN FOR BREAKFAST 7 AM TO 10 AM May 2013
By Brian Morrison
Published March 26, 1928 AIRPORT FOR GOLF
CLUB CONSIDERED
AT CHICAGO
Olympia Fields Members
Predict Many Players
Will Soon Fly
Their Own Planes.
CHICAGO, March 25 (AP).—An aviation field for its members is being considered by Olympia Fields Country
Club, on one of whose four courses the
national open golf championship will
be played in June. The club, which has
1,250 members, owns eighty-four acres
besides the square mile used for golf,
and it is proposed by members that
this be made into a landing field for
the use of members and visitors.
The club’s grounds are twentyseven miles south of Chicago’s business
centre, and members need forty-five
minutes to reach the clubhouse on
electric trains. This time could be cut
to fifteen minutes by the use of airplanes.
The members favoring the project contend that with the advent of
flivver planes there will be many flying
members and that the extra land,
which has been for sale for subdivision
has no ready market at present at the
price of nearly $500,000 asked.
Olympia Fields pioneered in
aviation several years ago by holding
the first airplane golf contest. Two
fliers dropped marked golf balls near
the greens on the No. 4 course, where
Walter Hagen last year won the Western open crown, and golfers teamed
with the two planes played out the
balls with mashies and putters in team
contests.
I would like to thank everyone for their continued support of
our ongoing membership recruitment efforts. As your Membership Chairman, I have the responsibility of asking all of you to
think about how much you enjoy your Club and how you can
share the Olympia Fields Country Club lifestyle with your
friends and family. We remain committed to upholding the traditions and virtues that have shaped our past, in order to solidify
our future. I encourage and challenge all of you to think about
those who you feel will embrace the culture of our Club and extend an invitation for them to join the OFCC family!
Now is not the time to let our foot off the gas, in fact, it is critical we maintain this positive momentum as we head into our
busiest months. There is so much going on at Olympia Fields in
the months of May and June; please bring a prospective member to one of our many events planned this Spring.
Remember, under the “Discover Olympia Fields Country Club”
Preview Membership Initiative, both you and your new Member can enjoy monthly account credits totaling as much as
$3,600 over 24 months. Additionally, you have the ability to
offer a preferred initiation fee exclusively to your prospective
candidate, which is not available to anyone without the privilege of being sponsored into Olympia Fields Country Club by a
current Member of the Club. I am very excited about the future
of Olympia Fields Country Club and I look forward to making
2013 the most successful year yet! If you have any questions
regarding the membership initiative, please contact Gwen Russell, Membership Director, at (708) 257-3239. Gwen will be
happy to assist you in scheduling a private tour for your prospective candidate as well. Also, if you would like to send information regarding our current membership drive with your
prospective candidates, please share our link:
http://publ.com/ZMOvkTu.
Warm regards,
Sean Heenan
Membership Chairman
An exciting addition to the golf program this season will
be the Trackman Launch Monitor. Trackman is considered to be the essential tool for merging teaching and club
fitting.
As we get into the season the golf staff will be sending
out emails and providing information in the golf shop
about various programs we will be offering that will
make 2013 the year you have been waiting for!
A Doppler radar based, portable unit with Bluetooth technology, Trackman can give the Teacher/Fitter and Student every statistic required for tracking progress with the
golf swing or statistics needed to fit the player with the
correct clubs. Swing Path, Launch Angle, Spin Rate, Carry Distance, Total Distance, and Smash Factor,
(squareness of hit with club head speed). Combined with
video, you are able to see club face, swing path, and ball
flight. This further enables the Teacher/Fitter and player
to analyze player alignment and ball position relative to
the target line. The Trackman radar is used by the PGA
Tour, USGA, The R & A, equipment manufacturers, and
Touring Professionals on all tours worldwide, for the ultimate in Ball Flight and Swing Analysis.
On May 6th, North Course architect Willie Park, Jr. will
be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. To put it
mildly, Willie was something else. Born into a golfing
family in 1864 Willie played in his first British Open at
the age of 16, and in 1887 won the first of his two British
Open titles. His father, Willie Park, Sr. won four British
Opens and his uncle Mungo also won a British Open. His
prowess as a player, especially his putting, was legendary. After several years of earning a living by playing in
high stakes money matches, Willie penned his first book,
and the first book written by a golf professional, The
Game of Golf. He later wrote another famous book entitled, The Art of Putting. He was a leading designer of
clubs and balls, and held several patents for his innovations in golf ball design. With the explosion of golf at the
turn of the century Willie moved to the United States to
enhance his golf course design business. In addition to
our North Course, some of his more famous designs were
Maidstone, The Ottawa Golf and Hunt Club, The Weston
Club, and the Old Course at Sunningdale in London. In
all, he is believed to have designed 170 golf courses. Fortunately for us, our forefathers hired Willie to design and
build our North Course and Willie’s presence is felt here
every day.
One of the interesting capabilities of the Trackman is that
you can increase a player’s distance without increasing
their swing speed by improving the launch conditions.
Because the Trackman provides every conceivable measurement of a golf shot, the Teacher/Fitter has quantifiable
data to use in assessing your swing and can pinpoint the
areas of the swing or impact position that can be improved to increase your distance.
You no longer have to go off campus for the latest in golf
technology; we have it right here in your own golf shop. See you on the tee. The Hundred Hole Hike HHH) is a na onal‐network of golf marathons where par cipants plan to walk 100 or more holes of golf in one day in order to raise money for various worthwhile charitable causes. Kudos to Olympia Fields Country Club Members Erik Skurka and Clint Squier who are par cipa ng in The Hundred Hole Hike on June 17th at Flossmoor Country Club. They have both chosen the Evans Scholars Founda on as the benefi‐
ciary of their efforts. For more informa on or to pledge your support, please visit www.hundredholehike.com The only connec on to the club is the grip: this being said it is very important to have a correct grip which will influence mul ple things in the swing such as club face rota on, body rota on and path of the club. These items are major parts of the swing and can be nega vely influenced simply by a faulty grip. Below are three different grip posi ons: one weaker, one stronger and one neutral or ideal to perform a correct golf mo on. 2013 Officers
President, Curtis Zamec
Vice President, Michael D. Bruni
Secretary, Jerry F. Williams
Treasurer, Bruce A. Czyl
2013 Committee Chairmen
Finance, Bruce A. Czyl
Golf, Jon Dye
House & Building, Mark Gentuso
Grounds, Andrew P. Revell
Hospitality, David Mistic
Marketing, Michael D. Bruni
Membership, Sean Heenan
Swimming and Tennis, David Mistic
The le hand is responsible for the rota on of the clubface through the strike and the right hand is responsi‐
ble for the rota on of the clubface in the backswing. In the picture of the weaker grip the le hand is not rotated enough and the right hand is rotated too much. How does this affect the swing? The face will rotate open too much and swing under the plane on the backswing. On the downswing, the face comes into the strike zone open with no rota on from the le hand causing the ball to go right. With the weaker grip, the face opens to much on the back swing and never releases through the strike. In the picture of the stronger grip the le hand is rotated too much and the right hand is not rotated enough. How does this affect the swing? The face will not rotate open enough causing a shut club face and this also locks up the right shoulder limi ng turn behind the ball. On the downswing, the face comes into the strike zone shut and with too much rota on from the le hand causing the ball to go le . With a stronger grip, the face is closed on the back swing and over releases through the strike. With the correct grip (middle picture) the club can properly open on the backswing, square at the strike and release through the forward swing. The short game strongly demands a correct grip because the swing speed is slower allowing more room for error. It is almost im‐
possible to pitch the ball with success with a stronger grip and the face being shut. This is a big reason why short game shots can be difficult to get on the green. A grip change can be difficult at first, but in the long run it can help every part of the game. By matching the pictures with the outcome of shots and experimen ng with the grip, a player can make huge improvements not only in the mo on of the swing and golf club but also in con‐
sistent ball striking. Billy Fitzgerald, PGA
Director of Instruction
231-881-6094
bfitzgerald@ofcc.info
billyfitzgeraldgolf.com Executive Management
Chief Financial Officer
Officer,, Roger Cole
708.283.7650 rcole@ofcc.info Ext. 230
Club Manager, Adam Nickerson
708
708--679
679--6761 adam@ofcc.info Ext. 223
Director of Golf, Brian Morrison
708.283.7645 bmorrison@ofcc.info Ext. 345
Director of Grounds, Sam MacKenzie
708.283.7641 smackenzie@ofcc.info Ext.
228
Administration
Communications Dir, Lisa Vercauteren
lisa@ofcc.info 708.283.7655 Ext. 202
Member Billing, Laurie May
lmay@ofcc.info 708.283.7653 Ext. 203
Membership Director, Gwen Russell
gwen@ofcc.info 708.748.7678 Ext. 298
Food & Beverage
73rd Hole, Ext. 295
AA Stagg Room, Ext. 296
Olympian Lounge, Ext. 252
Evening Manager, Vanessa Covarrubias
vanessa@ofcc.info
Food & Beverage Manager, Georgia Clifford
Clifford--Detjen
georgia@ofcc.info Ext. 295
295—
—296
Catering Director, Mary Radtke
mradtke@ofcc.info 708.283.7643 Ext. 211
Executive Chef, Jeff Seapan
chefjeff@ofcc.info 708.283.7642 Ext. 227
227--229
Halfway House/Cabana Manager
Manager,, Russell Stuebe,
rstuebe@ofcc.info Ext. 360
Clubhouse
Asst. Club Mgr Operations, Diane Malinowski
diane@ofcc.info 708.283.7656 Ext. 283
Building Superintendent, Gary Lazzo
glazzo@ofcc.info 708.283.7657 Ext. 257
Housekeeping, Mike Popovich
mikep@ofcc.info 708.283.7644 Ext. 218
Purchasing Agent, Eric Hurley
ehurley@ofcc.info 708.283.7651 Ext. 251
Golf
Caddie Master & Outside Golf Services,
Jim Salvatori jimsal@ofcc.info
708.283.7648, Ext. 244
Golf Pro Shop, 708.283.7663
Men’s Locker Room Mgr, Scott Radtke
scott@ofcc.info 708.283.7646 Ext. 234
234—
—272
Women’s Locker Room Mgr, Tomitra Fluker
tomitra@ofcc.info 708.283.7647 Ext. 263
Tennis
Tennis Professional, Wayne Muskievicz,
tennisshop@ofcc.info 708.283.7662
Ext. 671
671—
—672
672 By Adam Nickerson
As I type this, my first le er to you, the members of OFCC, let me start by saying thanks to you and the Board for giving me the opportunity to step in as the interim Clubhouse Manager. I am looking forward to the upcom‐
ing season. I am eager for challenges it will bring and I am ready to meet them head‐on. This will be my 5th season here at the Club. You may have seen me over the years working the floor in the Stagg Room, making cocktails at the Cabana, or hos ng one of the Club’s walk‐around wine tas ngs. I am very proud to be a part of such a storied and historic place that is Olympia Fields Country Club. I started my hospitality career as Dining Room Manager at Ralph Lauren’s RL Restaurant in Downtown Chicago. It was a great experience. It was there that I developed my interest (and now passion) for wine. I then made the move to the private club industry when I accepted a posi on as Food & Beverage Manager at The University Club of Chicago. My experience there was one I will never forget. As many of you know, I am very much into all things wine. I recently completed my first level of The Court of Master Sommeliers Diploma. I will use that knowledge to further enhance the wine program here at the Club. When I am not here at the club, I can be found in and around the neighborhood. I live in the community with my wife of 9 years, Jennifer, and our 5 year old daughter, Ava (she would correct me by saying she is 5 ¾). Anyway, in closing, I look forward to this season and making 2013 one of the best years OFCC has had in a very long me. See you around the clubhouse, Adam  OPEN TUESDAY‐SUNDAY BY APPOINTMENT  UTILIZING MAT‐T (MOTION ANALYSIS TECHNOLOGY BY TAYLORMADE) AA Stagg Room & 73rd Hole Tuesday Wednesday thru Friday Saturday Sunday 10:30 AM ‐3 PM 10:30 AM ‐8 PM 7 AM ‐ 8 PM 7 AM ‐ 8 PM Olympian Lounge Friday & Saturday  FITTINGS AVAILABLE RANGE FROM FULL BAG, WOODS, IRONS, PUTTER OR DRIVER ONLY  KNOW YOUR YARDAGES WITH THE FLIGHTSCOPE RADAR LAUNCH MONITOR (THE SAME USED ON THE PGA TOUR) 5 PM ‐ 11 PM  OUTDOOR RANGE BALL FLIGHT VALIDATION  OFCC MEMBER PRICING ON EQUIPMENT (15‐20% LESS THAN RETAIL STORES) Golf Shop Closed Mon Tuesday ‐ Sunday 7 AM ‐ 7 PM Tennis Shop Open Weekends Halfway Houses Tuesday—Thursday Friday—Sunday  TRADE‐IN'S OF ANY BRAND EQUIPMENT WELCOME 10 AM ‐ 4 PM 9 AM ‐ 6 PM 8 AM ‐ 6 PM CONTACT: BRAD SYSLO,DIRECTOR OF FITTING 708‐679‐6700 OR BRAD@TMPLABS.COM Clubhouse is Closed on Mondays & Tuesday Effec ve May 14th AA Stagg Room & 73rd Hole Tuesday thru Sunday 7 AM ‐ 8 PM Olympian Lounge Friday & Saturday 5 PM ‐ 11 PM Golf Shop Closed Mon Tuesday ‐ Sunday Tennis Shop Tuesday—Sunday Halfway Houses Tuesday—Friday Saturday—Sunday 7 AM ‐ 7 PM 9 AM ‐ 7 PM 9 AM ‐ 6 PM 8 AM ‐ 6 PM Clubhouse is Closed on Mondays All Regular Voting Members & Senior Members are Invited to Participate 2013 Membership Golf Classic & Annual Meeting 8:30 AM Shotgun Golf 1:30 PM Annual Meeting Luncheon 2:30 PM Annual Meeting of the Membership Please sign up separately for Golf and Luncheon www.ofcc.info or 708‐748‐0495 by Wayne Muskievicz
Happy Spring To All!
Last year’s weather was quite different than this
Spring’s! With highs in low 40’s instead of in the
70’s, we have had a rather cool and wet season so
far. This does not mean that we are doomed, but it
only means that adjustments have to be made and
change will occur. Before we can play on our courts,
they are totally resurfaced with new Har-Tru. Approximately two ton of material is put down on each
court, along with removing the old Har-Tru, rolling the
courts and nailing new lines (approximately 1,000
nails per court). The courts are continually rolled and
brushed so the new material will insure great play.
The courts, at first, are softer and need more heat
and sun in order for the surface to bind together. This
process usually begins the first two weeks in May
when the surface is dry. We have projected a
“tentative” schedule; however, we are always accommodating to our member’s changing needs! We
hope that all of the changes in weather will remind
everyone that we, too, can adjust. A call to the Tennis Pro Shop, or a visit, may quickly help make an
“impossible situation into a positive one”!
We have a terrific staff that is ready to help everyone at any level to improve his game. Carol and I will
celebrate our 38th year at Olympia, and each year we
have had an awesome staff. This year is no exception. We want to help make this year the very best
one yet, so please “ Don’t hesitate… and participate”
so everyone can have fun with this fabulous sport.
We can accommodate any level of player at your
convenient time. We have the experience, the knowhow, the staff, and our great facility. The more the
merrier!
We are excited about our staff. We have many
familiar faces and a few new ones! On the court returning will be Carlos Alcantar; Bradley Holt, Western
Illinois University; Jack Heininger, freshmen player
Grand Valley State; Samantha Sakevicious, Purdue
University; Colleen Kenney, Loyola University; Jeremy Miller, senior and number one player at HF High
School; and Gregory Temofeew, University of Alabama. Newcomer Allison Lesner, senior state qualifier at HF High School, will be on the courts and in the
tennis shop along with Mary Beth Ceragiioli, St Joseph –Rennseleur; Arica Williams, Illinois Wesleyan
freshman; and Karla Escamilla, freshman DePaul
University. Our staff is enthusiastic, knowledgeable,
caring, and ready to help make your experience at
the club a special one!
Most of the events are in the club calendar, but
we are willing and able to add any special events.
We have facilitated special events, outings and birthday parties on the courts, Cardio get-togethers, as
well as social round robins. Tennis can be competitive, but most importantly it is a fun exercise both
physically and mentally. Junior sign-ups will take
place Wednesday, April 17th in the Stagg Room at 5
p.m. We know how busy our members are, so
please do not hesitate to call the tennis shop or email
Carol at Carol.Muskievicz@gmail.com. We promise
a quick response. We are continually taking sign-ups
for private as well as group lessons. We want to accommodate, but planning is crucial for success.
“Early Bird Catches the Worm”!
The Tennis Pro Shop has been open weekends
but will open daily May7th from 10-4. Hours will expand when the courts open for play. The new fashions are bright, and remember that resort wear,
swimsuits for all, and children’s clothing help round
out our tennis boutique!
It may be the best time for a “tune-up” on an existing racket or a new racket. Stop in, have a look, and
we will be happy to re-grip, restring, and refurbish
your frame. Our stringer, with fifteen years of experience, is certified by the United States Stringers Association. He can make adjustments with the types of
string used and the amount of tension to compliment
your style of play. A restringing is recommended at
least once a year, so start the season off with the
“new you”. It is amazing what upgrades will do!
Spring is in the air, and the outdoor season is fast
approaching! Let’s make 2013 the best year for exercise, fun, and tennis. The opportunities are endless
and the rewards priceless.
Don’t delay, get out and play!
Curt Zamec
committee [kuh-mit-ee] noun
1. a group of people chosen to perform a specified service or func on 2. a group who voluntarily offer themselves for a service or undertaking 3. a group who perform a service willingly and without pay. The following are OFCC members that, as President, I would like to acknowledge and thank for their service on Club Board and Commi ees. Finance Commi ee Chairman Bruce Czyl Steve Abraham Dave Brown Steve Desmond Jim Eidam Mark Gentuso Sco Lang Dave Mis c Lisa Radomski Jerry Richardson Jerry Williams Golf Commi ee Chairman Jon Dye John Finnin Norm Glass Sean Heenan Neal Kitchell Troy Logan Mike Mazurczak Jim Mulcahy Bill O’Neil Bryan Willmer Marke ng Commi ee Chairman Mike Bruni Dave Allard Mike Mazurczak Dave Brown David Mortell Steve Desmond Mike Mortell Tony DiTommaso Bob Peele Mike Drew Steve Schanwald Joe Kuchta Joe Tapajna Joe Lee Jerry Williams Saturday, May 25th
Thrall Family
Aquatic Center
Opens for the Season
3rd annual
Progressive dinner
4 courses - 4 dining rooms
Details to be announced...
Grounds Commi ee Chairman Andy Revell Dave Allard Bob Aus n Chuck Bonebrake Tony Cascino Tony DiTommaso Mark Gentuso Bill Regnier Joe Tapajna Lou Weber Membership Commi ee Chairman Sean Heenan Bob Aus n Adam Cody Tom Dockweiler Steve & Chris ne Marks Mike O’Malley Mike & Cherie Rippey Ryan Ruskin Julie Schotanus Jason Simon Erik Skurka Dan Weber Hospitality/ Swimming & Tennis Commi ee Chairman David Mis c House & Building Commi ee Chairman Mark Gentuso Terrace Colony/Secretary Chairman Jerry Williams Sunday, may 26th
stagg room
holiday cookout
4 pm to 8 pm
Monday, may 27th
stagg room hours
7 am to 8 pm
Tennis mixed doubles
2 PM to 4 pm
In March of 2012, the Board of Gover‐
nors concluded that the me had come to update the Master Plan of the North Course and commissioned golf course architect Mark Mungeam of Mungeam Cornish Golf Design to lead us in the pro‐
cess. Mr. Mungeam has been consul ng at OFCC for more than 20 years and has overseen prepara ons for both the 1997 US Senior Open and the 2003 US Open, and most recently the design of the new short game range. Our last Master Plan update was completed in 1998. The pur‐
pose for upda ng the Master Plan is to review the current course and create a plan for improve‐
ments that make the course enjoyable for all levels of play‐
ers. It is also intended to iden fy and priori ze modifica‐
ons to the course so that the work may be done in a sys‐
tema c and logical order on a schedule desired by the club. Finally, upda ng the Master Plan establishes a direc on for our future by making recommenda ons that are in line with our long term vision. Upda ng of the Master Plan is recommended every 10‐15 years. Next up, a “Master Plan” commi ee was formed consis ng of several board members and members of the grounds commi ee. Many of these members were also involved with the successful renova on of the South Course and short game range. The commi ee members are: Dave Al‐
lard, Chuck Bonebrake, Tony Cascino, Tony DiTommaso, Jon Dye, Mark Gentuso, Jeff Goldman, Sean Heenan, Andy Rev‐
ell & Joe Tapajna. The project began in earnest in the sum‐
mer of 2012 with the establishment of the following goals and objec ves: 


Improve member experience Maintain or restore the historic features of the course Keep the course relevant for the best players in the world Over the balance of 2012, the MP Commi ee had many mee ngs with Mark and there was plenty of hearty discus‐
sion. By year’s end the plan was complete and in January the Board of Governors unanimously approved the Master Plan update. What follows is a detailed explana on as to what we are asking the membership to approve, as well as the proposed method of funding. Project Scope
Another goal of the MP Commi ee was to minimize the disrup on of play during implementa on. To that end, the project presented will be broken up into 2 phases, and will not disrupt play in the months of June, July or August. The scope of each phase is as follows: Phase 1/Bunker Renovation: It was determined very early in the process that updating our bunkers would be first priority. The USGA recommends that bunkers should be renovated every 7‐10 years. It has been 14 years since the fairway bunkers have been touched, and 7 years since the greenside bunkers were renovated. IT IS TIME! What to expect from Phase 1: New Sand: Most folks are aware of the issues relating to the sand we currently have. The new short game range has three different sands at the bunker green, and we will make our choice from one of these three. All are specifical‐
ly made for steep faced bunkers, and designed to minimize balls that plug in the face. This is by far the most important part of the project……WE NEED NEW SAND!!! Ingress/Egress: Getting in and out of the bunkers is quite the chore for most members, and one of the goals during this phase is to make sure there is an easy point to enter and exit each and every bunker. New Drainage: We have all seen water collect in the bunkers, especially the fairway bunkers after a heavy rain. New drainage will address this issue and regain complete functionality. Historical Bunkers: One of the fascinating parts of the project came during an analysis of the golf course from as far back as 1928. Mark Mungeam and the MP Commit‐
tee were guided by vintage aerial photographs to deter‐
mine what was there and what might be worth restoring. The proposal includes a new fairway bunker on the left side of the 7th hole, as well as the restoration of bunkers on 1, 8, 15 & 17. This part of the project represents a “sympathetic restoration” of the original course as it was laid out by Wil‐
lie Park Jr. Quite simply, it combines a historical evaluation of the golf course and relates it to the modern game and its improved technologies. Proposed starting date
for Phase 1 is September of 2013, completed by May 31st of 2014.
Phase 2/Tees & 18th hole: To the best of our knowledge, a com‐
plete tee renovation has never been done. Only a handful of tees were rebuilt during the 1999 renovation. Many of the tees are past due with grass lines spilling over the sides of the tees and most are not pointing in the right direction. What to expect from Phase 2:  All of the tees will be rebuilt in shape of the new black/blue tees on the 17th hole: squared up on the side and rounded at the corners. Two new championship tees on holes 7 & 9, and several new forward tees.  Pond extension across the fairway on the 18th hole will be eliminated. A new white tee at 400‐420 yards will be built, and the hole will play as a par 4 from each tee making the 18th hole a stern and captivating finish for all. Proposed starting date for Phase 2 is September of
2014, completed by May 31st of 2015.
The final part of the Master Planning process involved setting a direction for our future that is in line with our goals. Hosting major championships is one of the goals, and we asked Mark to make recommendations that would update the course in the event we are awarded a major. It also in‐
cludes a proposal that would improve drainage on the greens and expand the greens to recapture lost hole locations. These changes are conceptual at this point with no timetable for completion. Costs/Funding
In the past few years the club has rebounded from the depths of the eco‐
nomic downturn. We now have a growing membership, good financial results, and are excited about hosting the US Amateur in 2015. These posi‐
tive developments are a result of our membership buying into our strate‐
gic plan and helping us execute it. A part of that plan is to build on these good results by not incurring additional debt and by paying directly for vital capital projects. This means we need your help. A special assessment of the membership is needed to update the North Course. What we are proposing is: Total cost of project not to exceed $1,050,000 As the project is proposed in 2 phases, so will the assessment Phase 1 assessment will be $990 and paid in August of 2013 Phase 2 assessment will be $1,120 and paid in August of 2014 These numbers are based on current membership numbers and reflect an assessment to Regular golfing members. Proportional assessments will be made to other classes.\ We hope that you agree that this is a prudent plan to implement and pay for a project that is critical to maintaining the North Course as one of the Top 50 courses in the country. Please reach out to any of the Board mem‐
bers or members of the Master Plan Committee to discuss the plan. Special Informational meeting with
Master Plan Committee & Mark Mungeam
Saturday, May 4th—1 PM
Please Plan on Attending
On May 6, 2013,
Willie Park Jr.
the architect and designer of
our North Course,
is being inducted
into the
World Golf Hall of Fame
at the Annual
Induction Ceremony
held in
St. Augustine, Florida.
2013 Class of Inductees
also include:
Colin Montgomerie
Ken Venturi
Ken Schofield
Fred Couples