AUGUST2025 AUGUST2025
From the GM’s Desk
Dining Offerings at the Club
Recent Event Highlights
Upcoming Events
Shop Notes
Refreshed KemperCollection
KemperSports Hole-In-One Promotion Superintendent’s Update
Dear Members,
With a strong finish to July highlighted by a fun-filled Member-Guest event we now head into the heart of our summer season, looking forward to a busy and exciting August!
Events Update
Following a magnificent Member-Guest event in July, we kicked off August with our 2025 Club Championship. The tournament showcased outstanding competition, unforgettable moments, and stories that will be shared for years to come. Congratulations to our 2025 Club Champions, Tim Jacobs and Erica Carlson!
Be sure to check out the Member-Guest and Club Championship photo collages for a look back at the highlights. Looking ahead, registration is now open for one of the most exciting events of the year the 2025 Calcutta Event. A full breakdown and detailed description of the event will be published soon, so stay tuned!
Club Improvements & Enhancements
As more projects are completed throughout the clubhouse and grounds, McHenry Golf Club continues its exciting transformation From new signage to accent lighting around the landscaping and clubhouse, the property is truly starting to shine
Food & Beverage Update
We're excited to now offer food delivery service from well-known local venues Simply scan the QR code and place your order through our bartending team. Our staff is happy to assist and ensure your food is delivered to you whether you ' re relaxing at the main bar, enjoying the back patio, or out on the course during your round. Be sure to check out the QR code and explore your options!
Our Continued Focus: You
We remain committed to enhancing every aspect of the member experience, with a focus on both the large and the small details. I’ve received some incredible compliments about our team members, and it’s always a pleasure to share that feedback with them.
As we move through this exciting transitional season, I invite you to share your ideas, feedback, and suggestions. Your input helps make McHenry Golf Club a truly special place for all.
Stay cool, enjoy August, and we look forward to seeing you around the club.
Play well, play fast, and enjoy!
Warm regards,
Rick Sutton, PGA GM / Head Professional
AT YOUR
Foreasyordering,selectfoodfrom thefollowingthreerestaurants. Call815-385-1087toplaceorders withtheclubbartender.
$15minimum forallorders Ordersmay beplaced starting at11am Payments will be made when picking up orders from the Main Bar. Delivery Fee and 15% Gratuity for Delivery Drivers
*Please expect longer delivery times for pizza
*Orders may be placed until 5:30pm daily except on Sundays until 3pm
*Lobster Roll available on Wednesdays and Fridays
Please let club bartender know if you’d like take out plates or silverware
UPCOMING EVENTS
Caddie - Member
August 12th - 5:00 PM SG
Event Details:
$50 per player, all fees go directly to the caddie fund which pays for bibs, polos, flags, and lunches for caddies during tournaments
All caddies that participate will also receive a gift certificate to the Golf Shop as a reward for their hard work this season.
Registration is available via ForeTees.
2 Jacks and a Jill August 17 - 1:00 PM SG th
Format and Event Details:
Shamble - Teams are made up of two men and one woman, spouses cannot be paired on the same team.
All players hit a tee shot and the team selects the best position, then all players play their own ball from that point.
The 2 best scores on a hole will count as the team score
Registration Full.
Please note that this event is invite only via the "Jill"! The Golf Shop will pair teams if absolutely necessary, but it is on the female golfer to select their "Jacks.”
Calcutta
August 30 & 31 th st
Format and Event Details:
Our annual Calcutta event is a four-person Stableford competition. Teams are comprised of any combination of men and women. There will be a Pick 'Em Party on Saturday, August 23rd where teams will be selected, followed by the Captain's Horserace where you can come out to cheer on your team captain.
Full details and breakdown of information to be sent out soon!
Registration available via ForeTees or by calling the Golf Shop.
Make a Hole-in-One. Win a Getaway to Streamsong.
From June 1 through December 31, 2025, golfers who make a hole-in-one at McHenry Golf Club—or any participating KemperSports course—are eligible to win a golf getaway to the award-winning Streamsong Resort in Florida.
The prize includes:
One-night stay
One round of golf at any of Streamsong’s award-winning courses (including cart when available)
To be eligible:
You must register before your round
Your hole-in-one must occur at a participating KemperSports course between June 1 and December 31, 2025
One winner per qualifying ace
The trip must be redeemed by December 31, 2026. Additional terms and blackout dates apply.
Click HERE to register and learn more!
I’m happy to report that the hot, humid weather from July has finally lifted, and cooler temperatures are in the forecast for August. Prolonged heat, high humidity, and warm nights create ideal conditions for turf disease. We apply fungicides bi-weekly to manage this pressure, but unfortunately, we experienced some breakthrough on the fairways late in the heatwave. The start of fairway #3 was hit hardest, showing signs of summer patch and anthracnose. We responded quickly with a premium fungicide to stop further spread.
The cooler, drier weather combined with cultural practices should aid recovery I also plan to adjust our fungicide program for 2026 to better handle stretches of extreme weather Overall, greens and approaches remain healthy and are beginning to dry out During the heat, I increased plant growth regulator (PGR) rates to slow upward growth on greens. This is helping bentgrass outcompete poa annua, although daily rolling and PGR use have stressed some collars, which we’ll continue to repair through the season.
On a positive note, we began using a greens brush before mowing ahead of the Club Championship. This tool helps the grass stand upright for a cleaner cut and faster greens. We expect continued improvement into the fall. We'll also begin aerating and topdressing some surfaces in August to stay ahead of our September greens aeration.
As always, feel free to reach out with any questions. Here’s to a mild August and great late-season golf!
Thanks from the Grounds Department! Kayle Dellert, Superintendent
Disease in #3 fairway
New Greens brush mowing #7
