From the PresidentWell it’s hard to believe how fast these past 3 years have gone. It seemed like only yesterday when I agreed to serve on the board and was nominated and elected to serve as President of Canyon CC. I have learned so much about the inner workings of a golf course and what it takes to keep a business a float.
The most important thing that helped me was our staff. I know that most businesses will tell you their staff is the best, but I truly believe Canyon CC would not be in as good as a position (course or financially) as we are if it were not for our staff. Casey was a huge asset to the club, and while we didn’t always agree with a direction or particular project, he was willing to set down and talk things out and do what was best for the members. He was willing to do whatever was necessary to make Canyon CC successful and competitive as a business. At times during the summer Casey would work as many as 60-70 per week, maybe even more. He really went above and beyond his duties, and I really appreciate all help and guidance he gave me during my time on the board. I wish him all the best in his new endeavor.
Speaking of Golf Pro’s, we have put together a search committee comprised of stock members & board members to help in the search for a new Head Golf Pro. We have advertised with the PGA (at no cost) and are accepting resumes till November 29th. The search committee will start meeting in December and conduct interviews and hope to have a recommendation to the Board by the first part of January. With any luck the new Pro can be introduced at the annual stock holders meeting.
I would like to recognize Mikel & Javier for the tremendous work they do for our golf course. These two guys work countless hours for the club. When you look at the amount of staff some golf courses have these guys do it with just the two of them (with some summer help). That to me is amazing. Talk to other golfers in the panhandle, I bet if they have played CCC they would tell you the course was in fantastic shape and would become members if we had a full 18 holes.
The other staff members are also a huge asset to the club, Courtney, Zach, Billie, Cassidy are valuable employees. Zach and Billie are now taking on more responsibility in running the shop with just the two of them. Courtney is also adjusting her hours to help out in opening the shop on Tuesday s and Thursdays. Thanks guys and gals.
With Casey now gone, there may be times that the Pro Shop is not opened at 8 or even 8:30. If there was a heavy frost on the ground, there is no reason to pay these guys to come open the shop and sit around waiting for the greens to thaw out. Please keep that in mind if you are calling to book a tee time or to come down and play.
I would also like to take this time to thank all those I have served with over the past few years. Without listing names (cause I would probably forget someone), I would like to say thanks for serving on the board of directors, thanks for pitching in when we needed some help, financially or physically. It was always comforting to know that our board members would go well above and beyond what was asked of them to serve. I also don’t want to forget our members. I believe we have some of the finest members in the panhandle maybe even the state. Even though we had our disagreements I believe our members are a true asset to Canyon CC.
Lastly, I want to look to the future. We do have some difficult choices coming up in January at our annual Stock Holders meeting. We have been running on a shoestring budget for the last few years and we are going to have to make some changes. Go ahead and mark your calendar now, the annual meeting will be on January 17 at 7:00pm.
Jerry Neufeld, President – Board of Directors
From the Golf Shop
Happy Holidays from all of the staff at your Canyon Country Club. We hope that everyone had a great golfing year. Just as a reminder, please use all of your credit by the end of the year.
Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Party
The Annual Ladies Auxiliary Christmas party will be held on December 6th at 7:00 p.m. All ladies are invited to attend (you do not have to be a member of the auxiliary). Please bring a covered dish for dinner and a $15.00 gift for exchange. Please put your name on the gift so that the person receiving it will know who it is from. Remember – the fun starts at 7:00 and lasts until 9:00.
Canyon Country Club’s Christmas GalaOn Saturday, December 11th, everyone is invited to the Christmas Gala. Dinner will start at 6:00 p.m. Teresa is making us a wonderful Christmas dinner. Cost will be $18.00 per person and guests are welcome. Please RSVP Wilma Higginbotham at 622-3405 or email her at shelbywilma@amaonline.com and let her know if you can make it. There will be entertainment and there will be a few games played after dinner. Please bring a white elephant gift for each person. We hope to see everyone here at the club for what will be a wonderful meal and a great time.
New Year’s Eve Party
The Club will be hosting their annual New Year’s Eve Party. The party will start on December 31st at 7:00 p.m. The club will furnish snacks and finger foods. This is always a fun time so we hope to see everyone there.
Teresa's Holiday Baking
If you would like Teresa to bake any of her delicious holiday treats for you or your family give her a call at 499-3397 ext. 25. She also has made tamales that are ready anytime. Teresa said to call her anytime and she can have your favorite desserts ready in no time at all.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
November Newsletter
From the PresidentThe leaves are changing and the weather is cooling off as fall settles in. The last couple of weeks have been absolutely beautiful for playing golf. I don’t know any other golf course in the Texas panhandle that offers as much beauty as Canyon Country Club. Now, if we could get Mother Nature to cooperate and bring us some much needed rain that would be the icing on the cake.
With the coming of winter I would like to ask everyone to be more aware of your golf cart. Try to stay on the paths as much as possible. The Board of Directors is not making it mandatory (at this time) to remain on cart paths at all times, just making a suggestion. The less we drive on the fairway, the better our course will be next spring. I know I am guilty of still using the 90-degree rule at times, so I myself need to be a little more attentive when playing. If you are capable to walk a little further into the fairway, leave your cart on the path and lets all try to save our fairways for next spring.
The only other new business, is the nominating committee is talking to stock members to find individuals that would be willing to serve on the Board of Directors for the next few years. Elections are held during the upcoming stockholders annual meeting in January. If you are interested in serving on the board get with Casey, Courtney or let one of our current board members know.
Jerry Neufeld – President
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary will be decorating the club for Christmas on Saturday, November 20th at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcomed to come and help out, we would love to see you all there.
The annual Christmas part will be held on Monday, December 6th. Please bring a covered dish and a $15.00 gift.
Annual Christmas Party
The annual Christmas Party will be December 11th at 6:00 p.m. Invitations will be mailed before Thanksgiving so keep your eye out for that in the mail.
From the Golf Shop
Tournament season is over. Hope everyone had a great golf season. Now that the grass is turning brown, remember that there are several things that you can do to help the course through the winter. Remember to sand all divots, repair your pitch marks on the greens, and to stay on the cart path for as long as you can. Cart compaction can have a direct effect of the quality of turf that we have in the spring. Remember to do these things to help Mikel keep our course looking great.
The Senior Partnership was held on October 9th & 10th. The weather was great both days. Here is a list of members who placed in the tournament.
First Flight - 3rd Place – Dan Luther and Joe Sanchez
Second Flight – 1st Place – Rick Dabney and Stan Price
2nd Place – Roger Senter and Dick Archer
Third Flight - 1st Place – Red Higginbotham and Pete Clay
2nd Place – David Stephenson and Rick Weitner
The 19-Man Shootout was held on October 17th. Javier Solis finished in first place (lasting 18 holes to come out on top). Cleve Gustin finished second, Roger Senter finished third, Stan Price in fourth, and Clarence Vaughn finished in fifth place. Great Playing Guys!
Hope everyone has a great holiday season, and don't forget to look for great deals in the shop around Christmas time.
Casey Renner is Moving OnI have accepted the Director of Golf Position at Palo Duro Creek Golf Club. This will be a great opportunity for me and my son. This was a hard decision to make, Canyon Country Club has been great for me and my family. I am proud to have worked with all of you and look forward to seeing you all soon. If you ever need anything from me, please don’t hesitate to call. Once again, thank you for allowing me to work and grow as a professional at your wonderful facility.
Course Closed on Thanksgiving Day
Canyon Country Club will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th. We will re-open on Friday at 8:00 a.m.
With the coming of winter I would like to ask everyone to be more aware of your golf cart. Try to stay on the paths as much as possible. The Board of Directors is not making it mandatory (at this time) to remain on cart paths at all times, just making a suggestion. The less we drive on the fairway, the better our course will be next spring. I know I am guilty of still using the 90-degree rule at times, so I myself need to be a little more attentive when playing. If you are capable to walk a little further into the fairway, leave your cart on the path and lets all try to save our fairways for next spring.
The only other new business, is the nominating committee is talking to stock members to find individuals that would be willing to serve on the Board of Directors for the next few years. Elections are held during the upcoming stockholders annual meeting in January. If you are interested in serving on the board get with Casey, Courtney or let one of our current board members know.
Jerry Neufeld – President
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary will be decorating the club for Christmas on Saturday, November 20th at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcomed to come and help out, we would love to see you all there.
The annual Christmas part will be held on Monday, December 6th. Please bring a covered dish and a $15.00 gift.
Annual Christmas Party
The annual Christmas Party will be December 11th at 6:00 p.m. Invitations will be mailed before Thanksgiving so keep your eye out for that in the mail.
From the Golf Shop
Tournament season is over. Hope everyone had a great golf season. Now that the grass is turning brown, remember that there are several things that you can do to help the course through the winter. Remember to sand all divots, repair your pitch marks on the greens, and to stay on the cart path for as long as you can. Cart compaction can have a direct effect of the quality of turf that we have in the spring. Remember to do these things to help Mikel keep our course looking great.
The Senior Partnership was held on October 9th & 10th. The weather was great both days. Here is a list of members who placed in the tournament.
First Flight - 3rd Place – Dan Luther and Joe Sanchez
Second Flight – 1st Place – Rick Dabney and Stan Price
2nd Place – Roger Senter and Dick Archer
Third Flight - 1st Place – Red Higginbotham and Pete Clay
2nd Place – David Stephenson and Rick Weitner
The 19-Man Shootout was held on October 17th. Javier Solis finished in first place (lasting 18 holes to come out on top). Cleve Gustin finished second, Roger Senter finished third, Stan Price in fourth, and Clarence Vaughn finished in fifth place. Great Playing Guys!
Hope everyone has a great holiday season, and don't forget to look for great deals in the shop around Christmas time.
Casey Renner is Moving OnI have accepted the Director of Golf Position at Palo Duro Creek Golf Club. This will be a great opportunity for me and my son. This was a hard decision to make, Canyon Country Club has been great for me and my family. I am proud to have worked with all of you and look forward to seeing you all soon. If you ever need anything from me, please don’t hesitate to call. Once again, thank you for allowing me to work and grow as a professional at your wonderful facility.
Course Closed on Thanksgiving Day
Canyon Country Club will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th. We will re-open on Friday at 8:00 a.m.
Friday, October 1, 2010
October Newsletter
From the President
Fall is definitely in the air and we are finally seeing some cooler temperatures. All we need now is some much needed moisture. Hopefully, the coming winter will be mild in terms of temperatures but plentiful of moisture. Fall is a great time for golf; milder temperatures, less wind (hopefully) and with the leaves changing makes for a beautiful golf course setting. We still have lots of golf to be played this year, so get out and enjoy the beauty and splendor of Canyon CC.
The pump, motor and variable speed drive is now completely up and running, including the new “shed” to house it all, and it looks so much better. Mikel is also trying to get bids on replacing the “shed” between #6 fairway and #7 ladies tee. I’m sure everyone will agree that “shed” needs replaced. Several of the board members were discussing at the last board meeting about removing the green building by the # 3 tee box. Hopefully we can get that done in the next month or so.
A couple of Thank You’s needs to be mentioned this month. First is we had a good turnout for the Ladies Chaparral in late August. Thanks to Bob Lang for furnishing drinks for the ladies and he and Lynn Johnston drove the cart around handing out beverages. Thank You to Roger Senter for installing (on a Saturday afternoon) a new compressor for the air conditioner in the bar and for some minor electrical “fixes” around the club. While we do seem to struggle financially at times and cannot afford to do some things we would like, our stock/board members seem to step up and pitch in all the time. No doubt, ACC members or TGC members don’t pitch in like our members do. Thanks again guys.
As you know by now the fundraising campaign failed to meet its goal. We did have 55 members willing to step up and donate $230 to the land account of CCC, to replenish our coffers. Since the goal was not met no one is financially obligated to fulfill their pledge, however if you chose to go ahead with you donation, please contact Courtney and make arrangements with her. Thank you Regina Dinga for your hard work and diligence in this endeavor.
Jerry Neufeld – President
From the Golf ShopThe Senior Partnership will be held on October 9th & 10th. This is open to men who are 50 years old or older. The first day will be a scramble and the second day will be low ball. Flights will be determined by your combined handicap. Call the golf shop to sign up your team or for more information.
The 19-Man Shootout was moved to October 17th. This is a fun event with 19 men teeing off #1 tee box and then we lose one man a hole until we get to #18. Everyone will get their full handicaps so men of all abilities can play. It’s a fun event with all kinds of possibilities and outcomes. The entry fee is $10 plus the cart. Call the golf shop if you want to enter or have any questions.
The Ryder Cup was held at the end of September. The Men's side won this years’ contest, however, there were a lot of close matches and it really could have gone either way. Thanks to everyone who played and we will see everyone again next year.
The Robert C. Burton 3-Man Scramble was a great success this year. Thanks to the Burton family for donating money for the meals for the weekend. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who played.
Winter time is coming up. Remember to stay on the cart path as long as possible when driving a golf cart. Also, please remember to fix your pitch marks on the greens and to sand all of your divots in the fairways. Thanks for making Canyon Country Club a great place to be a part of.
Fall is definitely in the air and we are finally seeing some cooler temperatures. All we need now is some much needed moisture. Hopefully, the coming winter will be mild in terms of temperatures but plentiful of moisture. Fall is a great time for golf; milder temperatures, less wind (hopefully) and with the leaves changing makes for a beautiful golf course setting. We still have lots of golf to be played this year, so get out and enjoy the beauty and splendor of Canyon CC.
The pump, motor and variable speed drive is now completely up and running, including the new “shed” to house it all, and it looks so much better. Mikel is also trying to get bids on replacing the “shed” between #6 fairway and #7 ladies tee. I’m sure everyone will agree that “shed” needs replaced. Several of the board members were discussing at the last board meeting about removing the green building by the # 3 tee box. Hopefully we can get that done in the next month or so.
A couple of Thank You’s needs to be mentioned this month. First is we had a good turnout for the Ladies Chaparral in late August. Thanks to Bob Lang for furnishing drinks for the ladies and he and Lynn Johnston drove the cart around handing out beverages. Thank You to Roger Senter for installing (on a Saturday afternoon) a new compressor for the air conditioner in the bar and for some minor electrical “fixes” around the club. While we do seem to struggle financially at times and cannot afford to do some things we would like, our stock/board members seem to step up and pitch in all the time. No doubt, ACC members or TGC members don’t pitch in like our members do. Thanks again guys.
As you know by now the fundraising campaign failed to meet its goal. We did have 55 members willing to step up and donate $230 to the land account of CCC, to replenish our coffers. Since the goal was not met no one is financially obligated to fulfill their pledge, however if you chose to go ahead with you donation, please contact Courtney and make arrangements with her. Thank you Regina Dinga for your hard work and diligence in this endeavor.
Jerry Neufeld – President
From the Golf ShopThe Senior Partnership will be held on October 9th & 10th. This is open to men who are 50 years old or older. The first day will be a scramble and the second day will be low ball. Flights will be determined by your combined handicap. Call the golf shop to sign up your team or for more information.
The 19-Man Shootout was moved to October 17th. This is a fun event with 19 men teeing off #1 tee box and then we lose one man a hole until we get to #18. Everyone will get their full handicaps so men of all abilities can play. It’s a fun event with all kinds of possibilities and outcomes. The entry fee is $10 plus the cart. Call the golf shop if you want to enter or have any questions.
The Ryder Cup was held at the end of September. The Men's side won this years’ contest, however, there were a lot of close matches and it really could have gone either way. Thanks to everyone who played and we will see everyone again next year.
The Robert C. Burton 3-Man Scramble was a great success this year. Thanks to the Burton family for donating money for the meals for the weekend. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who played.
Winter time is coming up. Remember to stay on the cart path as long as possible when driving a golf cart. Also, please remember to fix your pitch marks on the greens and to sand all of your divots in the fairways. Thanks for making Canyon Country Club a great place to be a part of.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
September 2010 Newsletter
From the PresidentAs we wind down from another summer of golf, Canyon Country Club continues to strive to be the best 9-hole course in the panhandle. Casey and his crew in the Proshop work to offer the best customer service and products available. Mikel, Javier and Paul work countless hours to offer the best course and what many people describe as the best greens in the panhandle. In case you haven’t thought about it before, during the heavy golfing months (April-Oct.) Casey generally works 6 to 7 days a week (some days 10-12 hours each day) and will work several days without any days off. Mikel is the same way, although he has Javier to help cover every other weekend, it is not uncommon for Mikel to be out on the course at 9pm, checking sprinklers and making sure everything is working as it is suppose to be. I know I have said this before, but we need to compliment our staff for all they do for us. I realize these folks are paid to do this, but also consider they haven’t had a raise in a couple of years. We need to remember this when we meet at our annual meeting in January.
Just wanted to let everyone know the new pump and motor was installed with no problems. Mikel was able to get back on a more effective watering schedule and the new variable speed drive should be installed in a few weeks. One problem that we did run into was the current building that houses the pump was not big enough to handle the new variable speed system as well. Thankfully the company that is putting in the system is going to build a building and attach it to our existing building at no cost to the club.
The swimming pool closed on August 22. I think we can deem the “pool membership” a success. I don’t have all the numbers in at this time, but I do think it is safe to say the pool membership paid for all of the chemicals for the pool this summer and part of the salary for lifeguards. A couple of other things about the pool, I was hoping to find a “cheap” used slide to buy but none came available this summer so hopefully that will change by next year. We will also need to look at re-painting the pool next year. Last time it cost $2,000-$3,000 and I expect it would be around the same next year. In a perfect world what really needs to be done is to have the swimming pool re-plastered. Unfortunately to do that we are looking at $15,000 to $18,000, but if we re-plastered then we wouldn’t have to re-paint every 3-4 years. Just something for everyone to be thinking over the fall and winter.
Hope to see y’all on the course.
Jerry Neufeld – President
From the Pro Shop
It was a great summer this year. The weather never got to hot, we got a little bit of rain (keep your fingers crossed for more), and the golf course has never looked better. If you get a chance to see Mikal and his crew, be sure to tell him what a great job they have been doing.
The Ladies Chaparral was a big success this year. We had 27 teams from not only our club, but from all over the panhandle. Congratulations Lori O'Loughlin and Kim Davis for placing third in the second flight. Also congatulaions to Trish Giacomazzi for winning the putting tournament. Thanks again to everyone for playing and to everyone who volunteered their time and efforts to make this tournament such a huge success.
The Super Scramble will be held August 29th with a 1:00 shotgun.This our year end member scramble. There will be over $1000 in prize money and possible skin money to be had. If you are interested in playing please call the shop to sign-up.
The 19-Man Shootout is a fun event. It will be held on Sunday, September 12th. I will take the first 19 men to sign-up by the 12th of September. Cost is $10, so come out and enjoy the fun.
The Robert C. Burton 3-Man Scramble will be held on September 18th & 19th. There will be a morning and afternoon shotgun start on both days. To sign-up your team or if you have any questions, please call the golf shop.
The Ryder Cup Matches will begin on Saturday the 25th and end on Sunday the 26th. This is a fun event with the women versus the men. The men have won the last four years – but I’m sure the ladies will come out fighting to regain the cup. Every member is invited to play in this regardless of ability. If you would like to play or have any questions, please call the golf shop.
Remember that Labor Day is Monday, September 6th. Members may make their tee times up to a week in advance. Non-members can make their tee times only one day in advance. If you want to play on that Monday, get your tee time early.
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We hope to see everyone on the golf course this fall. Remember that this is your club, so be proud to be a member. Remember to fix all your pitch marks on the greens, sand your divots in the fairways, and help keep us clean by picking up any stray trash you see lying around. Let's make sure that Canyon Country Club the best golf club in this area.
Just wanted to let everyone know the new pump and motor was installed with no problems. Mikel was able to get back on a more effective watering schedule and the new variable speed drive should be installed in a few weeks. One problem that we did run into was the current building that houses the pump was not big enough to handle the new variable speed system as well. Thankfully the company that is putting in the system is going to build a building and attach it to our existing building at no cost to the club.
The swimming pool closed on August 22. I think we can deem the “pool membership” a success. I don’t have all the numbers in at this time, but I do think it is safe to say the pool membership paid for all of the chemicals for the pool this summer and part of the salary for lifeguards. A couple of other things about the pool, I was hoping to find a “cheap” used slide to buy but none came available this summer so hopefully that will change by next year. We will also need to look at re-painting the pool next year. Last time it cost $2,000-$3,000 and I expect it would be around the same next year. In a perfect world what really needs to be done is to have the swimming pool re-plastered. Unfortunately to do that we are looking at $15,000 to $18,000, but if we re-plastered then we wouldn’t have to re-paint every 3-4 years. Just something for everyone to be thinking over the fall and winter.
Hope to see y’all on the course.
Jerry Neufeld – President
From the Pro Shop
It was a great summer this year. The weather never got to hot, we got a little bit of rain (keep your fingers crossed for more), and the golf course has never looked better. If you get a chance to see Mikal and his crew, be sure to tell him what a great job they have been doing.
The Ladies Chaparral was a big success this year. We had 27 teams from not only our club, but from all over the panhandle. Congratulations Lori O'Loughlin and Kim Davis for placing third in the second flight. Also congatulaions to Trish Giacomazzi for winning the putting tournament. Thanks again to everyone for playing and to everyone who volunteered their time and efforts to make this tournament such a huge success.
The Super Scramble will be held August 29th with a 1:00 shotgun.This our year end member scramble. There will be over $1000 in prize money and possible skin money to be had. If you are interested in playing please call the shop to sign-up.
The 19-Man Shootout is a fun event. It will be held on Sunday, September 12th. I will take the first 19 men to sign-up by the 12th of September. Cost is $10, so come out and enjoy the fun.
The Robert C. Burton 3-Man Scramble will be held on September 18th & 19th. There will be a morning and afternoon shotgun start on both days. To sign-up your team or if you have any questions, please call the golf shop.
The Ryder Cup Matches will begin on Saturday the 25th and end on Sunday the 26th. This is a fun event with the women versus the men. The men have won the last four years – but I’m sure the ladies will come out fighting to regain the cup. Every member is invited to play in this regardless of ability. If you would like to play or have any questions, please call the golf shop.
Remember that Labor Day is Monday, September 6th. Members may make their tee times up to a week in advance. Non-members can make their tee times only one day in advance. If you want to play on that Monday, get your tee time early.
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We hope to see everyone on the golf course this fall. Remember that this is your club, so be proud to be a member. Remember to fix all your pitch marks on the greens, sand your divots in the fairways, and help keep us clean by picking up any stray trash you see lying around. Let's make sure that Canyon Country Club the best golf club in this area.
Monday, July 26, 2010
August 2010 Newsletter
From the President
Well, like usual it’s been an interesting month here at Canyon Country Club. I want to thank everyone that showed up for the special stockholders meeting that was held on July 12th. I think the members made the correct decision in approving the replacing of the well & and adding a variable speed drive that will hopefully add a few years of service to the pump and motor.
We had a big turnout for the Fourth of July festivities and I think we can deem them a huge success. I have heard from several members, of how wonderful the tournament was along with the fireworks and most people I have talked to are hoping to continue this tradition next year. A very big THANK YOU goes out to Casey for the planning and the promotion of the activities as well as the discharging of the fireworks. Thanks also go out to Mikel, Zach for their help. Last but certainly not least, the Lang’s for their suburb grilling. I know it was hot out there, but they did a great job of cooking. Its events just like this that makes Canyon Country Club a special place.
All in all the club seems to be rocking right along, the number of rounds being played is still down quite a bit from last year, but I think that is going on everywhere. We did pick up 4 new members last month, but we also lost 2 so our total membership is 155. Keep encouraging your friends and colleagues to become a part of CCC, we always need more members.
Hope to see you out on the course.
Jerry Neufeld - President
From the Pro Shop
The Club Championship was a great success this year. We had 34 men and 14 ladies play in this years event. Thank you all for playing and Congrats to the winners.
Don Mooring won a close match in our Championship Flight over Dana Wise to become our new Club Champion. Trish Giacomazzi won her fourth consecutive Club Championship this year as well. Here is our winners from this years tournament.
Championship Flight: Don Mooring def. Dana Wise 2 & 1
Consolation: Eddie Clement def. Clarence Vaughn Forfeit
First Flight: Dan Luther def. Ron Reynolds 1 up -20
Consolation: Garry Erdman def. Cleve Gustin 5 & 4
Second Flight: Bob Lang def. Stan Price 3 & 1
Consolation: Nathan Seemann def. Charlie McClure 1 up
Third Flight: Javier Solis def. Jimmy Lackey 1 up - 20
Consolation Pete Clay def. Brito Valdez 5 & 4
Fourth Flight: Rick O'Loughlin def. Jack Willburn 5 & 4
Consolation TJ Koontz def. Cliff Webb 2 & 1
Women's Club Championship
Gross Division Net Division
1st - Trish Giacomazzi 1st – Debra Hetzler
2nd – Emily Neufeld 2nd – Charlene Sherwood
3rd – Janice Price 3rd – Lori O'Loughlin
The Roadrunner Invitational was a huge success this year. Thanks also to all the members who helped sponsor tee box signs. Without your help, the tournament wouldn’t have been the success that it was. Thanks again to everyone who played and thanks for the sponsorship.
August is filled with activity as usual. Here is a list of all of the events:
July 31st – KA Classic Scramble (course will be closed @ 2:00)
August 2nd – Pro-Member
August 21st & 22nd – Ladies Chaparral
August 29th – Super Scramble
Member Scrambles will be held on August 6th, 13th , & 27th.
Pro – Member
My Pro-Member is scheduled for Monday, August 2nd. I have 15 professionals lined up to come and play our beautiful golf course. This is a fun event and a good chance to play with the pros from around our area. Cost will be $60 to play (includes cart and lunch). If you are interested please call the golf shop to enter.
Ladies Chaparral
The Ladies Chaparral will be held the weekend of August 21st & 22nd . The format will be a partnership with scramble on one day and low ball the second day. There will be a meal served on both days. If you or someone you know would be interested in playing then please call the golf shop to enter.
Super Scramble
The last member scramble will be held on Sunday, August 30th. This is a 1:00 shotgun start. Call the pro shop to enter or if you have any questions.
KA Classic Scramble
We will be hosting the KA Classic Scramble on Saturday, July 31st. The course will be open for play in the morning but closed Saturday afternoon beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Well, like usual it’s been an interesting month here at Canyon Country Club. I want to thank everyone that showed up for the special stockholders meeting that was held on July 12th. I think the members made the correct decision in approving the replacing of the well & and adding a variable speed drive that will hopefully add a few years of service to the pump and motor.
We had a big turnout for the Fourth of July festivities and I think we can deem them a huge success. I have heard from several members, of how wonderful the tournament was along with the fireworks and most people I have talked to are hoping to continue this tradition next year. A very big THANK YOU goes out to Casey for the planning and the promotion of the activities as well as the discharging of the fireworks. Thanks also go out to Mikel, Zach for their help. Last but certainly not least, the Lang’s for their suburb grilling. I know it was hot out there, but they did a great job of cooking. Its events just like this that makes Canyon Country Club a special place.
All in all the club seems to be rocking right along, the number of rounds being played is still down quite a bit from last year, but I think that is going on everywhere. We did pick up 4 new members last month, but we also lost 2 so our total membership is 155. Keep encouraging your friends and colleagues to become a part of CCC, we always need more members.
Hope to see you out on the course.
Jerry Neufeld - President
From the Pro Shop
The Club Championship was a great success this year. We had 34 men and 14 ladies play in this years event. Thank you all for playing and Congrats to the winners.
Don Mooring won a close match in our Championship Flight over Dana Wise to become our new Club Champion. Trish Giacomazzi won her fourth consecutive Club Championship this year as well. Here is our winners from this years tournament.
Championship Flight: Don Mooring def. Dana Wise 2 & 1
Consolation: Eddie Clement def. Clarence Vaughn Forfeit
First Flight: Dan Luther def. Ron Reynolds 1 up -20
Consolation: Garry Erdman def. Cleve Gustin 5 & 4
Second Flight: Bob Lang def. Stan Price 3 & 1
Consolation: Nathan Seemann def. Charlie McClure 1 up
Third Flight: Javier Solis def. Jimmy Lackey 1 up - 20
Consolation Pete Clay def. Brito Valdez 5 & 4
Fourth Flight: Rick O'Loughlin def. Jack Willburn 5 & 4
Consolation TJ Koontz def. Cliff Webb 2 & 1
Women's Club Championship
Gross Division Net Division
1st - Trish Giacomazzi 1st – Debra Hetzler
2nd – Emily Neufeld 2nd – Charlene Sherwood
3rd – Janice Price 3rd – Lori O'Loughlin
The Roadrunner Invitational was a huge success this year. Thanks also to all the members who helped sponsor tee box signs. Without your help, the tournament wouldn’t have been the success that it was. Thanks again to everyone who played and thanks for the sponsorship.
August is filled with activity as usual. Here is a list of all of the events:
July 31st – KA Classic Scramble (course will be closed @ 2:00)
August 2nd – Pro-Member
August 21st & 22nd – Ladies Chaparral
August 29th – Super Scramble
Member Scrambles will be held on August 6th, 13th , & 27th.
Pro – Member
My Pro-Member is scheduled for Monday, August 2nd. I have 15 professionals lined up to come and play our beautiful golf course. This is a fun event and a good chance to play with the pros from around our area. Cost will be $60 to play (includes cart and lunch). If you are interested please call the golf shop to enter.
Ladies Chaparral
The Ladies Chaparral will be held the weekend of August 21st & 22nd . The format will be a partnership with scramble on one day and low ball the second day. There will be a meal served on both days. If you or someone you know would be interested in playing then please call the golf shop to enter.
Super Scramble
The last member scramble will be held on Sunday, August 30th. This is a 1:00 shotgun start. Call the pro shop to enter or if you have any questions.
KA Classic Scramble
We will be hosting the KA Classic Scramble on Saturday, July 31st. The course will be open for play in the morning but closed Saturday afternoon beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
July Newsletter
From the President:
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer as much as we are. It always amazes me how fast time flies, we are nearly half way into summer, before you know it school will be starting soon.
I wanted to update everyone on a couple of different matters. First, the Board of Directors has changed the summer hours yet again. We had hoped by opening the golf course at 7am during the summer months, we could pick up some additional income from green fee players (those trying to beat the heat), however we did not see a increase in play during that time. A motion was made, seconded and approved to return our hours to open at 8am 6 days a week and 10am on Tuesdays.
One other point I would like to bring up is the tennis courts. As most of you know the tennis courts are in very sad shape and more of an eyesore than a plus for the club. Fellow CCC resident Brad Tooley has asked for and received permission from the Board of Directors to start a fund raising mission to repair our tennis courts. His only request from CCC is to help in some lawn mowing around the courts and to cover any monthly expenses (light bill) associated with lighting the tennis courts. Brad is very confident that this project is very doable and hopes to have commitments in place and the project under way by the end of the year. Brad will be making posters and soliciting commitments from friends and business associates to cover the cost of resurfacing one of the existing courts. As the interest grows, the re-surfacing of the second tennis court will also be considered. As part of this mission, CCC may start offering a tennis only membership once the court has been resurfaced. This income would also help defray some of the cost of resurfacing the second court. The estimate for resurfacing the one court and installing new lights is estimated to cost approximately $8,000. If you would like to donate to the tennis court fund, a commitment is all Brad is looking for at this time, please get in touch with him at 499-3363. As the commitments start coming in and we get closer to starting the project, we will be having a clean up day to work on the area around the tennis courts and the maintenance barn. I applaud Brad for taking on such a tremendous undertaking and I encourage our members to support this project with your comments as well as your donations; this is really a win-win situation for everyone.
Jerry Neufeld – President
From the Golf Shop
Summer is in full swing. I hope that you have gotten a chance to play our wonderful golf course. Mikel and his crew have done a wonderful job. Just a few reminders; please repair all ball marks on the green and sand all your divots. Also, please do not spray mosquito repellent on while standing on the green. These oil based products can kill the grass that is one the green. So, if you are going to spray yourself, be sure to do it on the cart path. Thanks.
July 4th Celebration
On Sunday, July 4th, we will be celebrating July 4th down here at the club. Starting at 7:00 p.m., we will be having a Par 3 Tournament. This will be an individual stroke play event, that will be flighted by your handicap. After the tournament, we will be having a cook-out with hamburgers and hot dogs, with desert following the meal. As soon as it gets dark, we will have a fireworks show. I am asking everyone who attends to bring some fireworks with you and Mikel and myself will set them off. The club will also furnish some fireworks. This will be a great time for golf, fellowship, and some entertainment. If you have any questions or would like to sign-up for the tournament, please call the golf shop.
NTPGA Jr. Tournament
Once again, Canyon Country Club is honored to host a Northern Texas PGA Jr. Tour event. The event will be held on Tuesday, July 6th. We are expecting around 60 kids to play our wonderful golf course. The course will open back up around 2:00 p.m.
Roadrunner Invitational
Our biggest tournament of the year is July 9th through the 11th. All members should have received an invitation. Included in the invitation was a tee-box sponsor sheet. If you or someone you know is interested in helping sponsor this event then please mail back the sponsor sheet to the club. Thanks for your support and thanks for playing.
Hi-Plains Ladies Golf
The Hi-Plains Ladies Golf Association will be hosting an event here on Wednesday, July 14th. This will be a 9:00 a.m. Shotgun start and the course will re-open at 2:00 p.m.
Club Championship
Our club championship will be held July 24th & 25th. The format for the men will be match play and for the ladies will be stroke play (gross & net). I encourage all members to participate in this event. If you would like to sign-up for the club championship please call the golf shop. Starting times will be determined on Friday, July 23rd.
After the morning round on Saturday we will have our annual Man-Woman Shoot-out. This is always a fun event where the players in the tournament are paired up with each other (no husband-wife teams) and we have a 9-hole shoot-out.
Pro-Member
Canyon Country Club’s annual Pro-Member will be held on Monday, August 2nd.I have many professionals from around the panhandle already signed up to play in the event. If you would like to play in the pro-member then call the shop. Starting times are flexible, so just let us know about what time that you can play. Thanks for supporting my Pro-Member.
KA Scramble
On Saturday, July 31st, CCC will be hosting the KA Golf Scramble. This event starts at 2:00 p.m. We will have open tee times in the morning but we will be closed at 2:00 for the tournament.
Friday Night Scrambles
All Member Scrambles will be held on Friday in July. The only week that we will not have one is the week of the Roadrunner.
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer as much as we are. It always amazes me how fast time flies, we are nearly half way into summer, before you know it school will be starting soon.
I wanted to update everyone on a couple of different matters. First, the Board of Directors has changed the summer hours yet again. We had hoped by opening the golf course at 7am during the summer months, we could pick up some additional income from green fee players (those trying to beat the heat), however we did not see a increase in play during that time. A motion was made, seconded and approved to return our hours to open at 8am 6 days a week and 10am on Tuesdays.
One other point I would like to bring up is the tennis courts. As most of you know the tennis courts are in very sad shape and more of an eyesore than a plus for the club. Fellow CCC resident Brad Tooley has asked for and received permission from the Board of Directors to start a fund raising mission to repair our tennis courts. His only request from CCC is to help in some lawn mowing around the courts and to cover any monthly expenses (light bill) associated with lighting the tennis courts. Brad is very confident that this project is very doable and hopes to have commitments in place and the project under way by the end of the year. Brad will be making posters and soliciting commitments from friends and business associates to cover the cost of resurfacing one of the existing courts. As the interest grows, the re-surfacing of the second tennis court will also be considered. As part of this mission, CCC may start offering a tennis only membership once the court has been resurfaced. This income would also help defray some of the cost of resurfacing the second court. The estimate for resurfacing the one court and installing new lights is estimated to cost approximately $8,000. If you would like to donate to the tennis court fund, a commitment is all Brad is looking for at this time, please get in touch with him at 499-3363. As the commitments start coming in and we get closer to starting the project, we will be having a clean up day to work on the area around the tennis courts and the maintenance barn. I applaud Brad for taking on such a tremendous undertaking and I encourage our members to support this project with your comments as well as your donations; this is really a win-win situation for everyone.
Jerry Neufeld – President
From the Golf Shop
Summer is in full swing. I hope that you have gotten a chance to play our wonderful golf course. Mikel and his crew have done a wonderful job. Just a few reminders; please repair all ball marks on the green and sand all your divots. Also, please do not spray mosquito repellent on while standing on the green. These oil based products can kill the grass that is one the green. So, if you are going to spray yourself, be sure to do it on the cart path. Thanks.
July 4th Celebration
On Sunday, July 4th, we will be celebrating July 4th down here at the club. Starting at 7:00 p.m., we will be having a Par 3 Tournament. This will be an individual stroke play event, that will be flighted by your handicap. After the tournament, we will be having a cook-out with hamburgers and hot dogs, with desert following the meal. As soon as it gets dark, we will have a fireworks show. I am asking everyone who attends to bring some fireworks with you and Mikel and myself will set them off. The club will also furnish some fireworks. This will be a great time for golf, fellowship, and some entertainment. If you have any questions or would like to sign-up for the tournament, please call the golf shop.
NTPGA Jr. Tournament
Once again, Canyon Country Club is honored to host a Northern Texas PGA Jr. Tour event. The event will be held on Tuesday, July 6th. We are expecting around 60 kids to play our wonderful golf course. The course will open back up around 2:00 p.m.
Roadrunner Invitational
Our biggest tournament of the year is July 9th through the 11th. All members should have received an invitation. Included in the invitation was a tee-box sponsor sheet. If you or someone you know is interested in helping sponsor this event then please mail back the sponsor sheet to the club. Thanks for your support and thanks for playing.
Hi-Plains Ladies Golf
The Hi-Plains Ladies Golf Association will be hosting an event here on Wednesday, July 14th. This will be a 9:00 a.m. Shotgun start and the course will re-open at 2:00 p.m.
Club Championship
Our club championship will be held July 24th & 25th. The format for the men will be match play and for the ladies will be stroke play (gross & net). I encourage all members to participate in this event. If you would like to sign-up for the club championship please call the golf shop. Starting times will be determined on Friday, July 23rd.
After the morning round on Saturday we will have our annual Man-Woman Shoot-out. This is always a fun event where the players in the tournament are paired up with each other (no husband-wife teams) and we have a 9-hole shoot-out.
Pro-Member
Canyon Country Club’s annual Pro-Member will be held on Monday, August 2nd.I have many professionals from around the panhandle already signed up to play in the event. If you would like to play in the pro-member then call the shop. Starting times are flexible, so just let us know about what time that you can play. Thanks for supporting my Pro-Member.
KA Scramble
On Saturday, July 31st, CCC will be hosting the KA Golf Scramble. This event starts at 2:00 p.m. We will have open tee times in the morning but we will be closed at 2:00 for the tournament.
Friday Night Scrambles
All Member Scrambles will be held on Friday in July. The only week that we will not have one is the week of the Roadrunner.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
June Newsletter
From the President:
Its official, summer is here, or at least the kids are out of school. As the weather starts heating up, the swimming pool will be ready to go for the Memorial weekend. We have had a few minor issues with the pool but I have come to expect that every year. We will have 3 new life guards as well as two from last year. One new addition I am working on is getting a water slide for the pool. It will not be a new one but gently used. Texas Blue Lake pool is looking for a cheap one for us and hopefully we can have something in the near future. We have 5 commitments for the swimming pool membership and one or two others still interested. If you know of anyone that might be interested have them contact Courtney.
Everything around the course is looking great; Mikel, Javier and Paul (new employee) are doing a fantastic job as usual. Casey as always goes above and beyond in his duties in the Pro Shop; we also have a new employee in the Pro Shop James Josserand. While I am at it, let’s not forget any of our employees, they really go out of their way to help us out. Remember to give them a big Thanks the next time you see them.
As most of you have noticed we did some limited patching on the roads and in the parking lot. This is just a short term fix, which will hopefully get us through another year. We are still hopeful that some of these grants will come through. We have not heard anything official about any grants being awarded to us, but were keeping our fingers crossed.
Remember we have several golf tournaments coming up as well as the member’s scrambles, so sign up and come out and play. If you can’t remember when something is scheduled, check us out the internet at canyontxcounrtyclub.com. I hope you all have a great summer and we will see you on the course.
Jerry Neufeld – President
From the Golf Shop
Thank God for the rain. What a difference a year makes. We have had substantially more moisture this year than last. The golf course is coming in very nicely. As always we ask you to stay on the cart paths as long as possible. The less cart traffic we have on these old bermuda fairways the better they will look.
I would like to thank Bob Lang for his donation of cart tires (always need a few) and to Dick Archer and Roger Senter for putting in our new emergency phone line by the pool. This phone dials (and only dials) 911. So, heaven forbid, we ever need it, just open that box by the grill door and dial 911. This is a handy device to have, just in case we need it. Thanks again, guys
CHS Booster's Day/Night Fundraiser
The CHS Booster Club's Day/Night Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 5th. This tournament was postponed due to the weather. The course will close at 6:00 p.m. The proceeds from this tournament benefit the boys' and girls' high school golf teams here in Canyon (which is a very worthy cause).
Members Scrambles
The scrambles have started and are in full gear. This is a great way to meet new members and have a lot of fun with the ones you already know. Remember, the scrambles start at 6:00 and the deadline to sign-up is 4:00. The dates for the scrambles are:
June 4th – Friday
June 11th – Friday
June 18th – Friday
Grandmother’s Tournament
The Grandmother’s Tournament will be held on June 3rd The tournament starts at 9:00 a.m. with breakfast starting at 8:00 a.m. The course will open around 2:00 p.m. that day. To sign-up for the tournament please call the shop.
Frank Self’s Pig Roast / Kids Inc. Day – Night Tournament
Frank’s annual Pig Roast will be held on Saturday, June 20th. After the Pig Roast – the annual Kid’s Inc. Day-Night Tournament will start at 6:00 p.m. The course will be closed all day for these two events.
Doubles Couples Scramble
The Doubles Couples Tournament will be held on June 26th and 27th. We will be accepting the first 32 teams. There will be an 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. shotgun start on both days. On Saturday, there will be a meal following play after both rounds. To sign-up, please call the golf shop.
Upcoming events in July
July 6th – NTPGA Jr. Tour
July 9th - 11th – Roadrunner Invitational
July 14th – Hi-Plains Ladies Golf Association
July 24th & 25th – Club Championship
Its official, summer is here, or at least the kids are out of school. As the weather starts heating up, the swimming pool will be ready to go for the Memorial weekend. We have had a few minor issues with the pool but I have come to expect that every year. We will have 3 new life guards as well as two from last year. One new addition I am working on is getting a water slide for the pool. It will not be a new one but gently used. Texas Blue Lake pool is looking for a cheap one for us and hopefully we can have something in the near future. We have 5 commitments for the swimming pool membership and one or two others still interested. If you know of anyone that might be interested have them contact Courtney.
Everything around the course is looking great; Mikel, Javier and Paul (new employee) are doing a fantastic job as usual. Casey as always goes above and beyond in his duties in the Pro Shop; we also have a new employee in the Pro Shop James Josserand. While I am at it, let’s not forget any of our employees, they really go out of their way to help us out. Remember to give them a big Thanks the next time you see them.
As most of you have noticed we did some limited patching on the roads and in the parking lot. This is just a short term fix, which will hopefully get us through another year. We are still hopeful that some of these grants will come through. We have not heard anything official about any grants being awarded to us, but were keeping our fingers crossed.
Remember we have several golf tournaments coming up as well as the member’s scrambles, so sign up and come out and play. If you can’t remember when something is scheduled, check us out the internet at canyontxcounrtyclub.com. I hope you all have a great summer and we will see you on the course.
Jerry Neufeld – President
From the Golf Shop
Thank God for the rain. What a difference a year makes. We have had substantially more moisture this year than last. The golf course is coming in very nicely. As always we ask you to stay on the cart paths as long as possible. The less cart traffic we have on these old bermuda fairways the better they will look.
I would like to thank Bob Lang for his donation of cart tires (always need a few) and to Dick Archer and Roger Senter for putting in our new emergency phone line by the pool. This phone dials (and only dials) 911. So, heaven forbid, we ever need it, just open that box by the grill door and dial 911. This is a handy device to have, just in case we need it. Thanks again, guys
CHS Booster's Day/Night Fundraiser
The CHS Booster Club's Day/Night Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 5th. This tournament was postponed due to the weather. The course will close at 6:00 p.m. The proceeds from this tournament benefit the boys' and girls' high school golf teams here in Canyon (which is a very worthy cause).
Members Scrambles
The scrambles have started and are in full gear. This is a great way to meet new members and have a lot of fun with the ones you already know. Remember, the scrambles start at 6:00 and the deadline to sign-up is 4:00. The dates for the scrambles are:
June 4th – Friday
June 11th – Friday
June 18th – Friday
Grandmother’s Tournament
The Grandmother’s Tournament will be held on June 3rd The tournament starts at 9:00 a.m. with breakfast starting at 8:00 a.m. The course will open around 2:00 p.m. that day. To sign-up for the tournament please call the shop.
Frank Self’s Pig Roast / Kids Inc. Day – Night Tournament
Frank’s annual Pig Roast will be held on Saturday, June 20th. After the Pig Roast – the annual Kid’s Inc. Day-Night Tournament will start at 6:00 p.m. The course will be closed all day for these two events.
Doubles Couples Scramble
The Doubles Couples Tournament will be held on June 26th and 27th. We will be accepting the first 32 teams. There will be an 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. shotgun start on both days. On Saturday, there will be a meal following play after both rounds. To sign-up, please call the golf shop.
Upcoming events in July
July 6th – NTPGA Jr. Tour
July 9th - 11th – Roadrunner Invitational
July 14th – Hi-Plains Ladies Golf Association
July 24th & 25th – Club Championship
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
May 2010 Newsletter
From the President:
With the snow finally gone and winter a distant memory, we had a fairly descent month in March. We had nearly 700 rounds played in March, up considerably from February but still down from March of 2009. We are hoping the economy is turning around and that the weather will be conducive for more golf. There is not a lot to report from the board except we are ready for some spring weather and hopefully lots and lots of income.
I want to say THANK YOU to Rhonda Stephenson and Kay Reynolds for tackling the painting project in the restaurant. I need to mention some others that had a big part in the new paint job, Ron Reynolds, David Stephenson and Roger Senter. Thanks also go to the Ladies Auxiliary for buying the paint.
The board went into great discussion about was the pace of play and the need for marshals and/or starters on the course especially on weekends. Casey is working on some options with some of our retired members to see if we can work out some type of bargain with them. With that being said, a couple of weeks ago we had a very busy Saturday and the course got backed up. Some of the blame came from some green fee players, the other half of that blame unfortunately is with our own members. I understand the frustration with slow play, but when you play the front nine holes in 1 ½ hours because you’re the first ones out and want to make the turn with no delay, then get mad cause your back nine takes 2 to 2 ½ hours. Some of that responsibility comes back to you. I know the course belongs to the members, but we need to a little more understanding when trying to make the turn. There may be times that your groups get separated on the turn, but that is just the price we have to pay for being a 9-hole course.
As for as our daily fee players, so far they are responsible for putting nearly $9,000 in our accounts since the first of the year, and that is with us being closed nearly all of February. There is absolutely no way we can afford to exist without our daily fee players.
We would like to encourage everyone to call and make tee times and stick to them. As members we can make tee times a week in advance, leaving daily players to call on Friday to get what’s left for Saturday’s and Sunday’s. We need their income so we if are not needing some tee times let the Pro Shop know so they can fill it in with others. By doing so it keeps us from having to raise our monthly fees.
Since there are members that would like Canyon CC to be totally private, then I encourage you to help recruit new members so we have enough income to be totally private.
Jerry Neufeld - President
From the Golf Shop
It was nice to see our golf course being played on for a change. What a winter we had. Merchandise is rolling in with the latest and greatest equipment. Is it time for a new driver? Come to talk to me or any of my staff and we can fill you in with what you may need. I also have the latest hybrids and golf balls. Now is the time to make an equipment change so that you can fully enjoy your new stick through the summer. May is a busy month here so be sure to check the calender and also the Latest News Bulletin on the front page of the web site (canyontxcountryclub.com).
ATO Golf Scramble
The golf course will be closed the morning of Saturday, May 1st, for the ATO Golf Scramble. We will re-open around 1:30 for regular play.
Ladies Guest Day
Ladies Guest Day is scheduled for May 6th. All ladies are invited to play in this event. We will have a 9:00 shotgun start with a meal following play. There will also be a light breakfast in the morning before play. This is a great event, all of our ladies get to show our great golf course to other women from around the panhandle.
High School Fundraiser Day/Night Tournament
The Canyon High School Golf Team Fundraiser Day/Night Tournament in scheduled for Friday, May 14th. Please be aware that the Friday Night Scramble is scheduled for that Thursday, May 13th.
Bucks & Does
The Bucks & Does Couples Scramble will be held on May 22nd and 23rd. All couples are invited to play. There will be a morning and afternoon shotgun start on both days. There will be a meal following play on Saturday for both the morning and afternoon shotguns. Cost for the tournament will be $120 per team plus the cost of a cart. This event is always fun so come on out.
Members Scrambles
The scrambles have started and are in full gear. This is a great way to meet new members and have a lot of fun with the ones you already know. Remember, the scrambles start at 6:00 and the deadline to sign-up is 4:00. The dates for the scrambles are:
May 7 – Friday
May 13th – Thursday
May 28th – Friday
Ladies Auxiliary News
Wednesday's Ladies Night is in full swing. Remember all ladies in the auxiliary are invited to play. Call in by 4:00 on Wednesday and let us know if you plan to eat so that Teresa can have a good head count. Come on out on Wednesday and enjoy the fun.
The Ladies still have raffle tickets available for the $500 gift card. These tickets will be on sale until September 3rd. Don't miss out to not only help out the Auxiliary (who do so much for the club) but a great chance to win.
Kay Reynold is the director for CCC for the Hi-Plains Ladies Play Days. The Ladies play the 2nd Wednesday of every month from April to October at different courses in our area. Cost to join the Hi-Plains Association is $15 and the cost to play that Wednesday is $35 (includes fees, carts, and lunch). Call Kay Reynolds for more information.
With the snow finally gone and winter a distant memory, we had a fairly descent month in March. We had nearly 700 rounds played in March, up considerably from February but still down from March of 2009. We are hoping the economy is turning around and that the weather will be conducive for more golf. There is not a lot to report from the board except we are ready for some spring weather and hopefully lots and lots of income.
I want to say THANK YOU to Rhonda Stephenson and Kay Reynolds for tackling the painting project in the restaurant. I need to mention some others that had a big part in the new paint job, Ron Reynolds, David Stephenson and Roger Senter. Thanks also go to the Ladies Auxiliary for buying the paint.
The board went into great discussion about was the pace of play and the need for marshals and/or starters on the course especially on weekends. Casey is working on some options with some of our retired members to see if we can work out some type of bargain with them. With that being said, a couple of weeks ago we had a very busy Saturday and the course got backed up. Some of the blame came from some green fee players, the other half of that blame unfortunately is with our own members. I understand the frustration with slow play, but when you play the front nine holes in 1 ½ hours because you’re the first ones out and want to make the turn with no delay, then get mad cause your back nine takes 2 to 2 ½ hours. Some of that responsibility comes back to you. I know the course belongs to the members, but we need to a little more understanding when trying to make the turn. There may be times that your groups get separated on the turn, but that is just the price we have to pay for being a 9-hole course.
As for as our daily fee players, so far they are responsible for putting nearly $9,000 in our accounts since the first of the year, and that is with us being closed nearly all of February. There is absolutely no way we can afford to exist without our daily fee players.
We would like to encourage everyone to call and make tee times and stick to them. As members we can make tee times a week in advance, leaving daily players to call on Friday to get what’s left for Saturday’s and Sunday’s. We need their income so we if are not needing some tee times let the Pro Shop know so they can fill it in with others. By doing so it keeps us from having to raise our monthly fees.
Since there are members that would like Canyon CC to be totally private, then I encourage you to help recruit new members so we have enough income to be totally private.
Jerry Neufeld - President
From the Golf Shop
It was nice to see our golf course being played on for a change. What a winter we had. Merchandise is rolling in with the latest and greatest equipment. Is it time for a new driver? Come to talk to me or any of my staff and we can fill you in with what you may need. I also have the latest hybrids and golf balls. Now is the time to make an equipment change so that you can fully enjoy your new stick through the summer. May is a busy month here so be sure to check the calender and also the Latest News Bulletin on the front page of the web site (canyontxcountryclub.com).
ATO Golf Scramble
The golf course will be closed the morning of Saturday, May 1st, for the ATO Golf Scramble. We will re-open around 1:30 for regular play.
Ladies Guest Day
Ladies Guest Day is scheduled for May 6th. All ladies are invited to play in this event. We will have a 9:00 shotgun start with a meal following play. There will also be a light breakfast in the morning before play. This is a great event, all of our ladies get to show our great golf course to other women from around the panhandle.
High School Fundraiser Day/Night Tournament
The Canyon High School Golf Team Fundraiser Day/Night Tournament in scheduled for Friday, May 14th. Please be aware that the Friday Night Scramble is scheduled for that Thursday, May 13th.
Bucks & Does
The Bucks & Does Couples Scramble will be held on May 22nd and 23rd. All couples are invited to play. There will be a morning and afternoon shotgun start on both days. There will be a meal following play on Saturday for both the morning and afternoon shotguns. Cost for the tournament will be $120 per team plus the cost of a cart. This event is always fun so come on out.
Members Scrambles
The scrambles have started and are in full gear. This is a great way to meet new members and have a lot of fun with the ones you already know. Remember, the scrambles start at 6:00 and the deadline to sign-up is 4:00. The dates for the scrambles are:
May 7 – Friday
May 13th – Thursday
May 28th – Friday
Ladies Auxiliary News
Wednesday's Ladies Night is in full swing. Remember all ladies in the auxiliary are invited to play. Call in by 4:00 on Wednesday and let us know if you plan to eat so that Teresa can have a good head count. Come on out on Wednesday and enjoy the fun.
The Ladies still have raffle tickets available for the $500 gift card. These tickets will be on sale until September 3rd. Don't miss out to not only help out the Auxiliary (who do so much for the club) but a great chance to win.
Kay Reynold is the director for CCC for the Hi-Plains Ladies Play Days. The Ladies play the 2nd Wednesday of every month from April to October at different courses in our area. Cost to join the Hi-Plains Association is $15 and the cost to play that Wednesday is $35 (includes fees, carts, and lunch). Call Kay Reynolds for more information.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
April 2010 Newsletter
From the President
Well, we have finally had some decent weather for golf. The past few weeks have been fairly steady with play, nothing exceptional, but at least were bringing in some income. For the entire month of February we had basically one day of play that brought in $ 570.00 in green fees and cart rentals, other than that… February was a tough month for the Club.
Mikel and Javier are working on getting the course in shape; they have fertilized some areas and will continue to get the course ready for the spring and summer play.
The board of directors has authorized some changes to the golf course. We are proposing making modifications on our tee boxes to set the par as a 70 for both the Men and Women. It will require the course to be re-rated, but we are required to update our course rating in the next year or two. Johnnie and Cindy Guelker are looking at getting certified to do course ratings to help with our cost. We will be adding a third set of tees for both the Men & Women. This will give a slightly different look to every hole. By making these changes we will comply with the Texas Golf Association & the USGA in making Number 3 a legitimate par 5 for the ladies. The ratings guide states that a par 5 for ladies must be at least 400 yards long.
Other changes will include removing a few trees where the new tee boxes will be and leveling & mowing these areas. We are also looking at filling in both sand traps on the course. The sand traps are mainly a maintenance and aesthetic issue. It really makes no sense to have just two sand traps, either we need to add more or remove what we have. The truth being told, the majority of Board of Directors would really like to add several more sand traps however, sand traps with proper drainage (unlike number 4) cost around $5,000 to $7,000 each. Obviously this is something we cannot afford to do. These areas would be filled in to follow the natural contour of the surrounding area and seed will be put down. By the summer these areas should be completely grassed over and ready for play. Mikel, Casey and the Board are also considering letting the grass around the greens to grow a little taller, to add more emphasis on accuracy.
Again this is all being done at no additional cost to the club. Rick Dabney has agreed to cover the cost to add the one new sprinkler that we need to add and any cost associated with it (renting trencher & irrigation pipes).
With these changes, the great news is if you don’t like where the new tee box is located you can go back and continue to play the same tee box you have played for years. This is just going to give you another option. The men’s red/blue tees and the ladies yellow/white tees will pretty much remain the same with the exception of one or two holes. Therefore if you don’t like the new tees, continue playing the ones you’re used to.
Jerry Neufeld - President
From the Golf Shop
Spring is officially here (so says the calender and the goofy weathermen), although I don't agree with them yet. Eventually the sun will shine and the grass will green up and the snow of this year will be a distant memory. One thing that has been said by the weathermen is that it will be a very stormy spring. That means lots of lightning and hail. I hope that they are wrong, but in case they are not, keep in mind that if you hear thunder – lightning is near. If you are on the golf course and see any lightning please seek shelter immediately. The golf staff will be watching the radar and sounding the horn if we see any potential danger. If you hear the horn, please come back to the shop (that way we are not worried about where you could be). Remember – we aren't trying to ruin your game by bringing you in, we just want to keep you safe.
Women's Working Wednesday Play
All ladies are invited to play golf starting in April on Wednesday nights in the Women's Working Wednesday Play Day. There will be a different game every Wednesday and prizes at the end of the year. Please call the golf shop by 4:00 to sign up and play begins at 6:00. Once again, all ladies are invited to play – so come out and have a great time playing golf and meeting new friends.
Adios to Winter 3-Person Scramble
We didn't get to say “adios” to winter on the week that we wanted to. The tournament has been rescheduled to April 17th & 18th. This is the same weekend that the 2-Man Low Ball was scheduled to be on. The 2-Man Low Ball will not be played this year. Please call the golf shop if you are interested in playing (there is still room) at 499-3397.
Friday Night Scrambles
The Friday Night Scramble will begin play on April 23rd. If you are interested in playing, you need to call the golf shop by 4:00 p.m. Play begins sharply at 6:00 p.m. All members are invited to play. Teresa makes a wonderful meal following play so be sure to stick around when you are done playing. Remember to call in by 4:00 p.m.
The Friday Night Scrambles will be played on April 23rd & 30th this month. .
WT Bowlers Tournament
The WT Bowlers Fundraising Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, April 21st h with a 12:00 shotgun. Please note that the course will be closed that afternoon till around 5:30 p.m.
Spring Aerification
We will be closed on Tuesday, March 31st for spring aerification. We will re-open Wednesday, April 1st at 8:00 a.m.
Reminders
Please be sure to fill all your divots with sand and to repair your ball marks on the green. This will help keep Canyon Country Club looking great.
Well, we have finally had some decent weather for golf. The past few weeks have been fairly steady with play, nothing exceptional, but at least were bringing in some income. For the entire month of February we had basically one day of play that brought in $ 570.00 in green fees and cart rentals, other than that… February was a tough month for the Club.
Mikel and Javier are working on getting the course in shape; they have fertilized some areas and will continue to get the course ready for the spring and summer play.
The board of directors has authorized some changes to the golf course. We are proposing making modifications on our tee boxes to set the par as a 70 for both the Men and Women. It will require the course to be re-rated, but we are required to update our course rating in the next year or two. Johnnie and Cindy Guelker are looking at getting certified to do course ratings to help with our cost. We will be adding a third set of tees for both the Men & Women. This will give a slightly different look to every hole. By making these changes we will comply with the Texas Golf Association & the USGA in making Number 3 a legitimate par 5 for the ladies. The ratings guide states that a par 5 for ladies must be at least 400 yards long.
Other changes will include removing a few trees where the new tee boxes will be and leveling & mowing these areas. We are also looking at filling in both sand traps on the course. The sand traps are mainly a maintenance and aesthetic issue. It really makes no sense to have just two sand traps, either we need to add more or remove what we have. The truth being told, the majority of Board of Directors would really like to add several more sand traps however, sand traps with proper drainage (unlike number 4) cost around $5,000 to $7,000 each. Obviously this is something we cannot afford to do. These areas would be filled in to follow the natural contour of the surrounding area and seed will be put down. By the summer these areas should be completely grassed over and ready for play. Mikel, Casey and the Board are also considering letting the grass around the greens to grow a little taller, to add more emphasis on accuracy.
Again this is all being done at no additional cost to the club. Rick Dabney has agreed to cover the cost to add the one new sprinkler that we need to add and any cost associated with it (renting trencher & irrigation pipes).
With these changes, the great news is if you don’t like where the new tee box is located you can go back and continue to play the same tee box you have played for years. This is just going to give you another option. The men’s red/blue tees and the ladies yellow/white tees will pretty much remain the same with the exception of one or two holes. Therefore if you don’t like the new tees, continue playing the ones you’re used to.
Jerry Neufeld - President
From the Golf Shop
Spring is officially here (so says the calender and the goofy weathermen), although I don't agree with them yet. Eventually the sun will shine and the grass will green up and the snow of this year will be a distant memory. One thing that has been said by the weathermen is that it will be a very stormy spring. That means lots of lightning and hail. I hope that they are wrong, but in case they are not, keep in mind that if you hear thunder – lightning is near. If you are on the golf course and see any lightning please seek shelter immediately. The golf staff will be watching the radar and sounding the horn if we see any potential danger. If you hear the horn, please come back to the shop (that way we are not worried about where you could be). Remember – we aren't trying to ruin your game by bringing you in, we just want to keep you safe.
Women's Working Wednesday Play
All ladies are invited to play golf starting in April on Wednesday nights in the Women's Working Wednesday Play Day. There will be a different game every Wednesday and prizes at the end of the year. Please call the golf shop by 4:00 to sign up and play begins at 6:00. Once again, all ladies are invited to play – so come out and have a great time playing golf and meeting new friends.
Adios to Winter 3-Person Scramble
We didn't get to say “adios” to winter on the week that we wanted to. The tournament has been rescheduled to April 17th & 18th. This is the same weekend that the 2-Man Low Ball was scheduled to be on. The 2-Man Low Ball will not be played this year. Please call the golf shop if you are interested in playing (there is still room) at 499-3397.
Friday Night Scrambles
The Friday Night Scramble will begin play on April 23rd. If you are interested in playing, you need to call the golf shop by 4:00 p.m. Play begins sharply at 6:00 p.m. All members are invited to play. Teresa makes a wonderful meal following play so be sure to stick around when you are done playing. Remember to call in by 4:00 p.m.
The Friday Night Scrambles will be played on April 23rd & 30th this month. .
WT Bowlers Tournament
The WT Bowlers Fundraising Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, April 21st h with a 12:00 shotgun. Please note that the course will be closed that afternoon till around 5:30 p.m.
Spring Aerification
We will be closed on Tuesday, March 31st for spring aerification. We will re-open Wednesday, April 1st at 8:00 a.m.
Reminders
Please be sure to fill all your divots with sand and to repair your ball marks on the green. This will help keep Canyon Country Club looking great.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Adios Postponed
The Adios to Winter 3-Person Scramble will be postponed until next weekend March 20th and 21st. If you are entered into the tournament please call and double check your starting time next week.
Thanks
Casey Renner
Thanks
Casey Renner
Monday, March 1, 2010
March Newsletter
From the President
It’s been a tough start to the new year, first with the bitter cold weather then all the snow; it has been pretty quiet around the golf course. We had just a little over 300 rounds of golf played in the month of January and with all the snow we had, we have not been able to open the golf course at all in February. If there is any good news to the lack of income from green fees and carts, it is definitely some much needed moisture. Come springtime we will be very thankful for the moisture from the snow.
In the meantime the board of directors is looking at ways to increase our membership and make course improvements at very little cost. Over the course of the next month or so we will be addressing these with the stockholders. I don’t foresee any of these changes being too drastic, just trying to expand on what we currently have.
A special thank to Roger Senter and Goodman Distribution for the donation and installation of 3 programmable thermostats for the clubhouse. Roger was able to get them to donate the thermostats in exchange for a couple of rounds of golf with cart, and Roger installed them on his own time. Thanks Roger for once again going above and beyond board member duties.
Let’s all hope for some better weather so we can get out there and chase that little white thing (golf ball not snow ball) around the course.
Jerry Neufeld – President
Board of Directors
From the Golf Shop
As I am writing this, it has been a whopping 29 straight days since we have been open for play. February flew by, especially since we didn't see most of you, and I hope that the snow will eventually melt off. One good thing is that much needed moisture that the golf course is receiving. According to Mikel we have had about 20 inches of snow in the last 30 days. The golf course will look great once it gets uncovered and dry enough to play.
While the snow was on the golf course, the golf staff did a few projects. We cleaned out the closets by the south door (there were two pickup loads of junk that were thrown away) and we also filled up the cart batteries with water (ensuring that your cart won't go down once we do get to play). These are just a few things we did to fight off the boredom (which is ironic considering that these things were really boring to write about).
We did have a Super Bowl party and Jimmy Jones, Roger Senter, Johnnie Guelker, and Trish Giacomazzi were the big winners on our squares pot. It was a fun time and such a good game to watch. Thanks to Teresa for the great food she cooked and thanks to everyone who came to the party.
The Adios to Winter 3 – Person Scramble will be held on March 20th and 21st. There will be a morning and afternoon shotgun on both days. If you would like to play please call the golf shop for more information or to sign up.
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary will be meeting on Thursday, March 12th at 7:00 p.m. All ladies are invited to come and be a part of the Ladies Auxiliary
Just a quick reminder that annual dues of $16 needs to be paid by March 11th for your information to be in the ladies yearbook.
Kay Reynolds, Director from CCC for the High Plains Women's Golf Association, is attending the March meeting in Clovis to set the play dates for 2010. Play is the 2nd Wednesday of the month, April thru October. $18 to join and $35 per meet. The $35 pays for green fees, cart and the meal. Any Canyon Country Club lady golfer is eligible to join. Please contact Kay Reynolds @ 499-3310, if you are interested in joining.
Thank You
Thanks to Roger Senter for finding and installing digital and programmable thermostats for the clubhouse. They were donated by Cory McClusky with Goodman Distribution Company. Thanks to Mr. McClusky and thanks again to Roger for all of his hardwork that he does around here.
It’s been a tough start to the new year, first with the bitter cold weather then all the snow; it has been pretty quiet around the golf course. We had just a little over 300 rounds of golf played in the month of January and with all the snow we had, we have not been able to open the golf course at all in February. If there is any good news to the lack of income from green fees and carts, it is definitely some much needed moisture. Come springtime we will be very thankful for the moisture from the snow.
In the meantime the board of directors is looking at ways to increase our membership and make course improvements at very little cost. Over the course of the next month or so we will be addressing these with the stockholders. I don’t foresee any of these changes being too drastic, just trying to expand on what we currently have.
A special thank to Roger Senter and Goodman Distribution for the donation and installation of 3 programmable thermostats for the clubhouse. Roger was able to get them to donate the thermostats in exchange for a couple of rounds of golf with cart, and Roger installed them on his own time. Thanks Roger for once again going above and beyond board member duties.
Let’s all hope for some better weather so we can get out there and chase that little white thing (golf ball not snow ball) around the course.
Jerry Neufeld – President
Board of Directors
From the Golf Shop
As I am writing this, it has been a whopping 29 straight days since we have been open for play. February flew by, especially since we didn't see most of you, and I hope that the snow will eventually melt off. One good thing is that much needed moisture that the golf course is receiving. According to Mikel we have had about 20 inches of snow in the last 30 days. The golf course will look great once it gets uncovered and dry enough to play.
While the snow was on the golf course, the golf staff did a few projects. We cleaned out the closets by the south door (there were two pickup loads of junk that were thrown away) and we also filled up the cart batteries with water (ensuring that your cart won't go down once we do get to play). These are just a few things we did to fight off the boredom (which is ironic considering that these things were really boring to write about).
We did have a Super Bowl party and Jimmy Jones, Roger Senter, Johnnie Guelker, and Trish Giacomazzi were the big winners on our squares pot. It was a fun time and such a good game to watch. Thanks to Teresa for the great food she cooked and thanks to everyone who came to the party.
The Adios to Winter 3 – Person Scramble will be held on March 20th and 21st. There will be a morning and afternoon shotgun on both days. If you would like to play please call the golf shop for more information or to sign up.
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary will be meeting on Thursday, March 12th at 7:00 p.m. All ladies are invited to come and be a part of the Ladies Auxiliary
Just a quick reminder that annual dues of $16 needs to be paid by March 11th for your information to be in the ladies yearbook.
Kay Reynolds, Director from CCC for the High Plains Women's Golf Association, is attending the March meeting in Clovis to set the play dates for 2010. Play is the 2nd Wednesday of the month, April thru October. $18 to join and $35 per meet. The $35 pays for green fees, cart and the meal. Any Canyon Country Club lady golfer is eligible to join. Please contact Kay Reynolds @ 499-3310, if you are interested in joining.
Thank You
Thanks to Roger Senter for finding and installing digital and programmable thermostats for the clubhouse. They were donated by Cory McClusky with Goodman Distribution Company. Thanks to Mr. McClusky and thanks again to Roger for all of his hardwork that he does around here.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Febuary Newsletter
From the President
I want to thank all those who attended the annual Stockholders board meeting on January 18th. Three new board members were elected to 3-year terms. The three new members are Trish Giacomazzi, Johnnie Guelker, and David Stephenson. We welcome our new members and look forward to working with them.
Some of the highlights from the stockholders meeting were:
The by-laws were amended to prohibit a private cart owner from placing any commercial advertising on their cart. This does not apply to an individuals name or the promotion of a particular school or sports team. It only applies to advertising a specific commercial business.
Stockholders approved the use of monies from the land account to pay the remainder of the advalorem taxes (approximately $4,700).
Stockholders recommended keeping dues the same until we received word on some of these grants that have been written. Speaking of grants, our grant writers have re-submitted several grants with several more to go. Keep your fingers crossed over the course of the next month or two in hopes that one or more of these come through.
As was discussed at the stockholders meeting, we need more members. I know this sounds like a broken record but the non-member green fee and cart income was down over $9,000, and our member dues income was down more than $7,000. If it weren’t for 2 outside tournaments (ATO & KA) and a tax reimbursement from a landowner we would have suffered a loss of income of more than $25,000.
Please help us in recruiting new members. Talk to your friends and co-workers, tell them what Canyon Country Club has to offer, unmatched scenery, a challenging course & outstanding members just to name a few.
Jerry Neufeld – President
Canyon Country Club
Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl Party at the club will begin at 4:30 on Sunday, February 7th. We will have plenty of food and there will be a chance for you to win some money with our annual Squares Pot. We would love to see everyone there, so don’t forget the party starts at 4:30.
Mikel’s Revenge / Beat the Pro
Our wonderful superintendent gets to play the role of the Evil Greenskeeper on Saturday, February 20th. Mikel will be setting the pins in the most difficult positions that he can find and the tees will be set way back. Find yourself a partner and see if you can stomach the six-putts that are inevitable. The format will be a two person scramble. There will be a 10 stroke handicap limit on your team. Also, there will be an optional Beat-the-Pro tournament. Mikel and I will play in the scramble, and yes we will be zero handicaps – (although many could argue that we probably need a few strokes!). The costs of the tournament will $20 for the scramble per player and an extra $10 per player for the Beat-the-Pro portion of the tournament. If you play in the Beat-the-Pro portion, you will automatically receive a $10 credit in the golf shop. If you beat Mikel and me, then you double your wager! You can’t lose! Teresa will be making dinner following play and if we can get enough people to stay, I will conduct a Handicap and Rules Seminar (this is part of the entry fee). The tournament will tee-off at 11:00 (tee times). To sign-up just call the shop and enter you and your partner.
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary will be meeting on Thursday, February 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the bar. All ladies are invited to come and be a part of the Ladies Auxiliary.
Thank You
I would like to extend a special thank you to our board members who served their term on the board the last couple of years. This is a thankless job and they deserve a big pat on the back. Thank You to Bob Lang, Frank Self, and Travis Loe. There efforts this last year and beyond have made Canyon Country Club one of the best places to play golf and be a part of. It is also nice to know that I can call on them now, even though they are not on the board anymore, if I ever need anything.
Welcome New Board Members
Trish Giacomazzi, David Stephenson, and Johnny Guelker were elected to serve three year terms at the last Stockholders Meeting in January. I look forward to working with all of them and I feel confident that they will help lead Canyon Country Club in the right direction.
Thank You, Part 2
Thanks to Dick Archer, Joe Godfrey, Garry Erdman, and Red Higginbotham for helping me clean out our storage area and making it easier to get around in there. They were playing golf one day after the stockholders meeting, the wind got up (surprise, surprise) and then I put them to work. It is so nice to have members pitch in and help out with even being asked. Thanks again guys.
I want to thank all those who attended the annual Stockholders board meeting on January 18th. Three new board members were elected to 3-year terms. The three new members are Trish Giacomazzi, Johnnie Guelker, and David Stephenson. We welcome our new members and look forward to working with them.
Some of the highlights from the stockholders meeting were:
The by-laws were amended to prohibit a private cart owner from placing any commercial advertising on their cart. This does not apply to an individuals name or the promotion of a particular school or sports team. It only applies to advertising a specific commercial business.
Stockholders approved the use of monies from the land account to pay the remainder of the advalorem taxes (approximately $4,700).
Stockholders recommended keeping dues the same until we received word on some of these grants that have been written. Speaking of grants, our grant writers have re-submitted several grants with several more to go. Keep your fingers crossed over the course of the next month or two in hopes that one or more of these come through.
As was discussed at the stockholders meeting, we need more members. I know this sounds like a broken record but the non-member green fee and cart income was down over $9,000, and our member dues income was down more than $7,000. If it weren’t for 2 outside tournaments (ATO & KA) and a tax reimbursement from a landowner we would have suffered a loss of income of more than $25,000.
Please help us in recruiting new members. Talk to your friends and co-workers, tell them what Canyon Country Club has to offer, unmatched scenery, a challenging course & outstanding members just to name a few.
Jerry Neufeld – President
Canyon Country Club
Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl Party at the club will begin at 4:30 on Sunday, February 7th. We will have plenty of food and there will be a chance for you to win some money with our annual Squares Pot. We would love to see everyone there, so don’t forget the party starts at 4:30.
Mikel’s Revenge / Beat the Pro
Our wonderful superintendent gets to play the role of the Evil Greenskeeper on Saturday, February 20th. Mikel will be setting the pins in the most difficult positions that he can find and the tees will be set way back. Find yourself a partner and see if you can stomach the six-putts that are inevitable. The format will be a two person scramble. There will be a 10 stroke handicap limit on your team. Also, there will be an optional Beat-the-Pro tournament. Mikel and I will play in the scramble, and yes we will be zero handicaps – (although many could argue that we probably need a few strokes!). The costs of the tournament will $20 for the scramble per player and an extra $10 per player for the Beat-the-Pro portion of the tournament. If you play in the Beat-the-Pro portion, you will automatically receive a $10 credit in the golf shop. If you beat Mikel and me, then you double your wager! You can’t lose! Teresa will be making dinner following play and if we can get enough people to stay, I will conduct a Handicap and Rules Seminar (this is part of the entry fee). The tournament will tee-off at 11:00 (tee times). To sign-up just call the shop and enter you and your partner.
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary will be meeting on Thursday, February 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the bar. All ladies are invited to come and be a part of the Ladies Auxiliary.
Thank You
I would like to extend a special thank you to our board members who served their term on the board the last couple of years. This is a thankless job and they deserve a big pat on the back. Thank You to Bob Lang, Frank Self, and Travis Loe. There efforts this last year and beyond have made Canyon Country Club one of the best places to play golf and be a part of. It is also nice to know that I can call on them now, even though they are not on the board anymore, if I ever need anything.
Welcome New Board Members
Trish Giacomazzi, David Stephenson, and Johnny Guelker were elected to serve three year terms at the last Stockholders Meeting in January. I look forward to working with all of them and I feel confident that they will help lead Canyon Country Club in the right direction.
Thank You, Part 2
Thanks to Dick Archer, Joe Godfrey, Garry Erdman, and Red Higginbotham for helping me clean out our storage area and making it easier to get around in there. They were playing golf one day after the stockholders meeting, the wind got up (surprise, surprise) and then I put them to work. It is so nice to have members pitch in and help out with even being asked. Thanks again guys.
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