NEW SEASOIN BEGINS!

Today was really the start of the new season!  Opening day was yesterday, but the Spring meeting was held this afternoon preceded by a scramble which was attended by 13 golfers.  It was a bright sunny day with a strong Northwest wind and a chill in the air.  Winners today included Ron Vose, Dusty Batley, Bob Richardson, Hank Read, Chris Blum, and Dave Allen.  The meeting was well attended and all present had strong feeling toward a great year of golf ahead.  Let's get our friends out there to become members.  See you on the course!

GREAT NEWS!  The golf clinic returns on May 30th!  Free to public, with golf pro Matt Murphy.  Look for info on the website.  Contact Hank at 845-2347 to sign up for a one-on-one.  It is a great opportunity to bring friends to see the course and meet a few people.  We gained a few new members here last year.  During the afternoon, the course will be open to play at no charge...SO...this is the time to spread the word and get some new possibilities on the course!  Make the effort...and improve your game at the same time!

Just a quickie to welcome Jim Murphy onto the Board of Directors!  Jim was the unanimous choice to replace the vacancy made by the new bylaw combining President and Chairperson of the Board.  Get to know this guy!  He brings new energy to the board...and hopefully new members to the club!!
Welcome Jim!

Another season opens with the annual Spring Meeting !  There was a record turn-out at the meeting which is really good news.  We heard about the general financial situation of the club, the problems with the property that happens to include our 4th green and 5th tee that will be sold in May, the revisions to the bylaws, our plans to hold another clinic this year, our club logo hats that are for sale, the condition of the course, the loss of our "beloved" pine tree at the corner on the 3rd hole, the progress of course projects, and the important problem with our numbers in membership.  We re-elected Les Demmons, Hank Aho, and Kerry Jett to the board for another term, established dues at $230 single and $380 couple for this year, left greens fees at $15, and limited the membership to 210 people (should we ever be able to get it up to that!).  In all, it was good to see the faces of old friends and fun to share a few laughs with them.
Please take my email seriously and give us a hand in pulling in members this year.  It is vital to the continuance on our organization!  Any good ideas on how we might increase our membership would be gratefully accepted.
I took a few swings the other day and realized that I am dead meat for Butch and all on Thursday nights...but somehow, I can't wait!
See you there!
Bogey Bob

There was a certain sadness I felt the other day in seeing that twilight league has pulled to a close this season.  It was a good year for Thursday nights...and I looked forward to it every week.  I'd like to report, on the upside, that the course is in great shape...lush late season grass and perfect greens....and I really had the whole courser to myself...it was heaven on earth.  Let's not let this place go without your notice!  Come on out and get the last joy of the season...before the snow comes!

PERFECT WEEKEND!

This weekend was perfect for golf and just great for the UCC!  This afternoon was the Bob Heald Memorial Tournament with a good turnout of sun-drenched golfers.  It was as close as it could be with the winning team of Hank R., Butch W., Chris B., and Bob R. shooting a 2 over 31.  The other two teams tied for a close second at 3 over.  A great day that was followed by a cookout in front of the clubhouse.  Just a great picture...for which I did not have my camera!
BUT...I did have my camera for the clinic on Saturday.  It was well attended and all were given personal attention by pro, Scott Hoisington, before partaking in a morning ending couple of holes with Scott.  It was a terrific help to many and brought new faces to the club...and I hope, some new memberships.  It was a welcomed sight to see so many women showing up to get a start at this crazy sport.  Below are some of the mornings shots...a great time had by all.
Make sure to sign up for the President's Cup in the clubhouse!  It would be great to have a full bracket.It begins in earnest next Saturday (or whenever your match can be scheduled).

A BUSY WEEK!

Thursday is going to be great weather so there is NO excuse for not coming to Twilight League!  See you there!  Also, Saturday morning is the end of my slice...that is, I have a lesson lined up at the clinic.  There is still room, I think!  Bring friends to play in the afternoon for free!
Also...Come to the Bob Heald Memorial on Sunday at  2:30 P.M.  It's a scramble format and all should have a great time.  Come honor the guy who made this all possible.  If you are new to the club, this is a must.  Let's break records!