May 8th

WEEKLY LINKS
Orchards Golf Club
FROM THE GM
Jason Waters, PGA
May 8th, 2014
In This Issue
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From the GM
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From the Pro
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Instruction
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Upcoming Events
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Weekend Specials
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On the Course
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Membership
General Manager/Director of Golf
I don’t know about all of you, but I am so happy to see the weather finally change and it
looks like spring has finally arrived. Matt and the entire grounds crew have been very busy
getting the course ready through non-ideal conditions and every day we see more and
more improvements. You will notice some specific areas they are working on and I thank
you in advance for being patient as we work to make the course better.
This week we launched a monthly calendar of events for the clubhouse. The team is
committed to providing a fun, enjoyable experience in the clubhouse for all members and I
hope you will take advantage of what your club has to offer you. Chef Mark has put a lot of
thought in to creating a fun experience in the clubhouse.
The golf calendar is off and rolling. The Andy Vitali Member/Member or Member/Guest is
right around the corner. If you haven’t registered, please consider playing. This event
offers a great opportunity to play with a fellow member at the club or introduce a future
member to the fun that we have here at The Orchards.
Jodi has been hard at work showcasing the club to all of our potential members. If you
have anyone who you would like to see join you at the club, please let us send them an
invitation on your behalf. May is the biggest month to get new members introduced to The
Orchards. Let us help you fill the remaining open memberships with your friends.
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Orchards Pride
#4 Greenside Bunker. Wednesday at 8am and at 8pm. Thank you members for raking
the bunkers and returning them to the condition you found them. Either that, or you
are so good, you don’t hit golf balls in bunkers here at The Orchards!
In order to care for your course, please
make sure carts stay away from green
surroundings and stay on paths where
present. Thank You.
FROM THE PRO
Jonathan Banas, PGA Head Golf Professional
Now that spring finally seems to be upon us, it’s time to highlight some of the
unique new opportunities that we have to offer this year. Let’s first take a look
inside that golf bag. If you are like me, there is at least one or two clubs in there
that have a tendency to upset you on a semi-regular basis. Obviously the problem
is not the Indian, but it may be time to look at a few of those arrows.
Keep in mind that we will have skilled tech reps from Titleist, Taylor Made and
Callaway on the range for demo day on Saturday, May 17th. This will be a great
opportunity to try out all of this year’s new technology and see if there is a new
club that will enhance your current set. The event will take place from 10 a.m. and
last till about 3 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity, so try not to miss it.
Did You Know?
The James D. Young Memorial
Tournament entry begins
Friday May 9th at 7am. If you
wish to get more information on
the event or register, click
HERE for more information. We
are taking 56 teams and expect
to SELL OUT, so plan to sign
up quickly. Thank You.
Orchards Pride
If you cannot make the demo day, new at the Orchards this year is some of the
latest club fitting technology that can be administered by the professional staff.
Whether it’s spending a little time at the range with a few driver shafts, or a full
blown club fitting that includes a launch monitor and fitting carts options, we now
have much more technology and expertise than before. If you are interested in a
custom fit, please see any member of the professional staff.
As always, please see me with anything that you may need.
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INSTRUCTION
Michelle Winkler
Player Development
Here are some upcoming events to get your game started in the right direction:
Get Golf Ready - May 9th , 16th , 23rd , 30th , June 6th
5:30-7PM, $99
This 5-session program is an excellent way for the ladies of the club to improve
their golf skills, have fun, and make new friends! We will work on short game
technique, full swing mechanics, course management, rules, and much more. A
great chance to show your Orchards Pride 
Mother’s Day Clinic – May 11th
9-10AM, 11:30-12:30PM
$20
Come join us on Mother’s Day for a special clinic with brunch following
instruction. A great treat to give yourself or gift to give your mother! We will be
holding two separate times for this event. Sign up through Michelle:
mwinkler@palmergolf.com or the Golf Shop: (413) 533-4653.
Orchards Demo Day Instruction – May 17th
All Day
$5
Orchards Demo Day is around the corner. Stop by to get fitted for new clubs and
get help with your short game! Michelle will be by the chipping green, giving 10minute short game lessons. Bump-N-Run shots, flop shots, bunker shots, longer
pitches, you name it! Whatever you need, Michelle will be there to help 
As work is being done on the course, you will
see signs like this. Please observe ropes and
closed areas so we can make the course
better. Thank You.
UPCOMING
PROGRAMS
Michelle’s Lessons
Get Golf Ready
Junior Academy
Mother’s Day Clinic
S.P.A. Day
BOOT Camp
Click above to Open
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CLUBHOUSE CALENDAR
UPCOMING EVENTS
SUNDAY MAY 11TH
Mother’s Day Brunch
10:30am and 1pm
SUNDAY MAY 18TH
Orchards Cup
Round 1 Deadline
MAY 24TH—26TH
Andy Vitali
Registration in Golf Shop
TUESDAY MAY 13TH
Ladies League
9am Tee Times
TUESDAY MAY 20TH
Ladies League
9am Tee Times
WEDNESDAY MAY 28TH
Executive Club
1:00pm Shotgun
THURSDAY MAY 15TH
Men’s League
5:30pm Shotgun
WEDNESDAY MAY 21ST
Member Guest
1:00pm Shotgun
THURSDAY MAY 29TH
Men’s League
5:30pm Shotgun
SATURDAY MAY 17TH
Demo Day
10:00am—2:00pm
THURSDAY MAY 22ND
Men’s League
5:30pm Shotgun
FRIDAY MAY 30TH
Mixed Couples
5:30pm Shotgun
WEEKEND SPECIALS
Mark Avgoustakis
Executive Chef
Jumbo Lobster Ravioli
Topped with Lobster Newburg Sauce
$16.95++
Sautéed Sirloin Beef Tips
Served over pasta with a wild mushroom
wine reduction
$16.95++
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ON THE COURSE
Matt Streeter, GCSAA Golf Course Superintendent
The weather has been steadily improving, and with that comes optimism that
course conditions are about to really turn the corner. Better weather is just what is
needed to show the fruits of our labor this spring. Greens aerification, verticutting,
topdressing, tee renovation, and rough seeding will all benefit from some warmth,
a few well-placed showers, and sunny days! I look forward to layering more
management practices on top of the work we've already done to keep improving
the course conditions and playability.
The Grounds Committee had a productive introductory meeting this week where
many ideas, goals, and plans were put on to paper for implementation this
season. We will be sharing much of this information with the membership as soon
as it becomes relevant and we work things out in more detail. Please bring all
concerns, questions, or discussion to me or any member of the committee. We’re
all glad to help!
Please continue to enjoy May golf, and stay tuned regularly to this newsletter and
the maintenance blog for more information. Things will start moving more quickly
now that the weather is better and staffing levels increase. Happy golfing, I look
forward to seeing more of you out on the course.
Equipment
Review
The Big Bertha Alpha, Callaway’s
lowest-spinning driver, is designed
for the player looking for several
adjustable features to fine-tune
launch conditions by adjusting
vertical center of gravity, loft, lie
and directional bias.
The new Big Bertha Alpha driver
is made up of eight different
materials including carbon fiber,
titanium, aluminum, tungsten and
steel. Callaway managed to
remove weight where you don’t
need it, such as in the crown, and
use it in places where it can be
useful such as the Adjustable
Perimeter Weighting or Gravity
Core.
Stop by the Golf Shop and
Schedule a Professional Fitting
with One of the Members of our
staff.
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Matt’s Blog
We also be featuring the
Callaway Big Bertha and Big
Bertha Alpha at our upcoming
Demo Day on Saturday, May 17th.
CONTACT US
Clubhouse—(413) 533-4653
Golf Shop—ext. 14
Jason Waters—ext. 11
Jodi Lauzier—ext. 10
Jon Banas—ext. 12
Deb Hartnett—ext. 16
HOURS OF
OPERATION
May
Golf Shop
Tuesday—Friday
7:30am to 6:30pm
Saturday—Sunday
7:00am to 6:30pm
Dining
Kitchen Closes by 8pm*
Bar closes by 10pm*
*May close early based on
when the last members
finish play/dinner
MEMBERSHIP
Jodi Lauzier, PGA Membership Director
Welcome Coach Coen and Coach Masella to the Orchards!
We have been posting pictures of our Members and the ‘on-goings’ of the Club on
Facebook. Like us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with what’s going on and for a
chance to win some great prizes. Who knows, your picture might be on there
soon! Click HERE to visit our page.
If you have a friend or family member that you would like to see here at the
Orchards, please let me know and I will send out an invitation on your behalf. I
would like to see everyone’s name on the ‘Sponsor Leaderboard’ competing for the
Partners Invitational at PGA National in Florida.
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