#pumpkinridgegc | pumpkinridge.com STAY CONNECTED PUMPKINRIDGEGOLFCLUB SEPTEMBER 2023
GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE
Jeff Muller
Dear Members,
We've got some awesome updates to share with you. Firstly, we're rolling out a fresh and fantastic new menu at Founder's Club starting 08/17, created by our new chef Heather Colvin. We welcome her to Pumpkin Ridge from Congressional Country Club! But that's not all – we're also revving things up with a new fleet of golf carts, A huge thank you to our Golf Operations team who worked diligently to have them ready for Men's Member Guest. We are looking forward to hosting more member events as the golf season starts to slow down next month - we've got our last 9, wine and dine event, the club championship, couples twilight and the Tequila Open
Your support is the driving force behind the magic of our club, thank you,
MEETOURTEAM
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Matt Whitfeld
mwhitfield@pumpkinridge com
503 647 2528
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT MANAGER/ CLUB ACCOUNTANT
Taylor Bench
tbench@pumpkinridge com
503 647 2508
DIRECTOR OF GOLF
John Kawasoe
jkawasoe@pumpkinridge com
503 647 2505
HEAD PROFESSIONAL
Sebastain Stewart
sstewart@pumpkinridge com
503 647 2353
DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY
Matt Kimball
mkimball@pumpkinridge com
503.647.2507
MERCHANDISER
Jared Duvall
jduvall@pumpkinridge com
503 647 2353
CLUB HOURS
Monday: Club Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
12930 NW Old Pumpkin Ridge Rd @pumpkinridgegolfclub | www pumpkinridge com
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Wednesday September 6th 3:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club @ Witch Hollow
Happy Hour on the range!
Complimentary Beverages & Apps
2023 Ladies Tequila Open
ALL PUMPKIN RIDGE LADIES INVITED!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH 9:30AM SHOTGUN
4 PERSON SHAMBLE
$125 PER PERSON - ALL DAY EVENT INVITE UP TO 3 GUESTS OR LET US CREATE A PAIRING FOR YOU.
INCLUDES:FOOD, PRIZES, ON COURSE SNACKS, MARGARITA FLIGHT, CARTS AND COCKTAILS.
CONTESTS: GOLF CART DECORATING, PAR 3 COURSE, MAGIC PUTT AND PUTT FOR PRIZES.
SHOPPING, HOLE SPONSORS AND MUCH MORE!
Matt Kimball Director of Agronomy
We are poking the fairways again with small needle tines to open them up so we can move water passed the surface and down to the roots After a mow, they look as if we didn’t do a thing. Over the next week or so you should see those dry sunken areas turn green and become much more playable. The irrigation system is showing its age during this incredible stretch of dry weather
We have begun cutting the native grass down. We must perform this task while the grass is dry, and it takes quite a while to get it all cut down so getting a jump on it is critical. The team actually started on this exact same day last season so this shouldn’t surprise anyone. Another benefit to starting this project now is that it should leave us enough time to identify the irrigation located in the native areas that services the adjacent tees, fairways, and greens.
We can then alter the native border before next season, ensuring that the irrigation is in the maintained heights of cut which will help with the uniformity of the nightly watering. The end result will be less hand watering in the affected areas and ultimately better-playing surfaces.
We are ready for the Divot Party on 8/31. Bagged green sand is staged at the Witch Clubhouse and John should have plenty of bottles for everyone that attends. We truly appreciate your dedication and willingness to lend a hand. We have been HEAVILY played this summer and it certainly won’t be difficult to find some divots to fill
Another reminder to please navigate your carts with care by keeping them away from tees and greens and by following the signage and roped-off areas. If we can keep the carts on the paths as much as possible the course will show it, and everyone will be able to enjoy a more beautiful and playable golf course
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CALENDARSeptember Events
FRIDAY
Men's Open (Gross): 54 holes, played from Blue and Tees
Men's Net: 36 holes, played from White Tees
Women's Open (Gross): 36 holes, played from Red Tees
Women's Net: 36 holes, played from Red Tees
Junior Open (Gross): 36 holes, played from White Tees.
Tee Times:
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 8
Friday: Mid afternoon
Saturday & Sunday: Mid morning
FRIDAY
We want you and your significant other to join us in a social environment for a 9 hole round of golf, plus dinner and drinks to follow! Also, bring your favorite couple as your guests and enjoy this fun event with them too!
REGISTER
COUPLES TWILIGHT 15
SATURDAY
30
TEQUILA OPEN
Open to all ladies of PRGC, a golf tournament with food, drinks, and prizes!
GOLF-PLAYERDEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Chuck DaSilva
Dear Members,
Time to sign up for Fall Operation 36 classes
This program has been successful in giving players the opportunity to ‘learn to play’ the game of golf in a group setting versus just learning how to swing a golf club.
Golf skills are learned from the inside-out (putting, chipping, pitching, full-swing etc…) Classes are offered for Ladies, Adult and Juniors and are open to members and their guests.
See flyer for full details and schedules. Use QR code on flyer or link to be directed to the OP36 registration page
Hope you are all enjoying the summer season and getting out to play! Thanks for your support!
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JR OP36 Fall Flyer
OP36 Fall Flyer
MEMBERSPOTLIGHT-MENSMEMBERGUEST
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GOLF-GHOSTCREEK
PRO SHOP - GHOST CREEK GOLF RULES & TIPS
Sebastain Stewart
The Ghost Creek Golf Course has never been better! Conditions are flawless, the weather is beautiful, and it is an absolute must play right now! We have reinstated the Marshal/Starter program on the weekends here at Ghost to try and help the pace of play and get all the tee times out in a timely and organized manner. Also, the Ghost Creek practice range is now o grass Friday-Sunday!
Ever wondered why you hit it really well on th range, but it doesn't translate to the course? Sounds like all you need is an on course playing lesson to get a second perspective on what you need to do to stripe golf shots just like you do on the range! Email Sebastain your Ghost Creek Head Golf Professional!
sstewart@pumpkinridge.com
PRO TIP: Alright, we are going to go through a ball position crash course for you to understand where the ball should be on every golf club.
Merchandise Ghost & Witch Update Below:
All new Ghost & Witch Rawhide
Headcovers available in both golf shops
Stitch & Peter Millar men's polos available in Witch Hollow
Apparel from Belyn Key & San Soleil for women also in Witch
Women's Greg Norman in the Ghost Golf Shop
4th of July Golf Shop Sale, be on the lookout!!!
If you have any special orders, please contact Jared Duvall to submit your order!
jduvall@pumpkinridge com
All your wedges are going to go under your trail eye (That's right eye for righty, left eye for lefty)
I want all your mid irons, 9-7 to go directly under your nose (Obviously with the right distance between you and the ball)
Long irons, hybrids, and woods so 6-3 iron & all hybrids/woods will go under the lead eye
Last but not least your Driver will go under the lead ear
Side note: Remember "Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast"
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CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
SEPTEMBER 8 - 10
REGISTER ON GOLF GENIUS
PUMPKINRIDGE
HERE
NINE, WINE & DINE PARTY
September 13th at 5:30pm
AllPRGC Ladies Welcome!
Please join us for a 9 hole 4 person Scramble, dinner and wine. All skill levels are welcome. Please sign up via Golf Genius or by contacting the pro shop directly. Dinner and wine are sold separately.
