The Detroit Golfer March 2024

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Don Byerly GENERAL MANAGER & COO It’s hard to believe, but we have almost made it through another winter and can all see that spring is right around the corner. This winter has been especially busy for our management team and myself with carrying out capital projects and planning the programs that will lead to another amazing year of activity for all of our members and guests to enjoy. We are excited to execute on our planning and preparation for the year and will strive to exceed your expectations.

I am a firm believer that our management team and I must keep our foot on the gas pedal in regards to training, improving processes, and planning in the off-season to accomplish a very successful peakseason. Our leadership team and entire staff are dedicated and focused on providing you and your guests high quality experiences each time you visit the Club. Whether it’s in the clubhouse, on the golf course, at the pool, or on the tennis/pickleball courts, we need to, and we will do better. So, in addition to living the DGC Mission, our Club's management and staff will embrace the guiding principle of “Continuous Improvement”, two simple words that carry a lot of weight. Please continue to let us know when we do well, and where we can improve.

Two of our current capital project initiatives include the Cigar Bar and new windows for the Champions Grille and Ladies Locker Room. The Cigar bar is still on track to be completed at the end of this month and we are looking forward to having it open for all members to enjoy during the Masters in early April. All of the new furniture has arrived and the new floor has been installed. We have opened up the ceiling and removed the old HVAC ductwork, which included several systems from over the years to make room for the new system. The major HVAC component, ERV, exhausts the smoky air out and brings the fresh air in, is shipping on the 7th and should be on site by the 13th. This was the item we were most concerned about receiving on time. I would like to personally thank Tim Nickert, Chief Engineer, and his team for their hard work and dedication throughout this entire project. The new Pella windows for the Champions Grille and Ladies Locker Room were ordered a couple weeks ago and we are looking at a mid-April installation time frame.

This is the ideal time of year to encourage new membership growth and the best recruitment method is word of mouth by current members. Please take the time to tell your friends and colleagues why you are a member at DGC and the benefits it provides for you and your family. Please contact Lena Angott, Membership and Communications Director, to help with the recruitment and sponsorship process. She can assist with tours and answer all questions about the Club and our amenities.

The staff and I are very excited to show how many great things we have in store for you and your families.

I look forward to seeing you around the Club soon!

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LENA ANGOTT Membership & Communications Director

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What is the membership application process?

Even though all members went through the application process themselves it is often hard to remember what the requirements were. Below will answer most of those questions if you find yourself sponsoring a potential member.

Application Requirements The perspective member must complete and sign an Application for Membership.

One Sponsor and one Endorser.

Complete a background check.

Sponsoring or Endorsing a perspective member The Sponsor/Endorser has to be voting members in good standing.

The Sponsor/Endorser has to personally know the person applying for membership.

Orientation & Membership Activation Review & Posting

Once approved each new member has to go through an orientation reviewing club rules and guidelines.

At the orientation the new member is given their membership number and website login as well as a membership welcome package.

The perspective member and their spouse (if applicable) is required to meet with the Membership Committee and be introduced to Board members at a scheduled Meet & Greet.

The Sponsor/Endorser is required to introduce the perspective member at the Meet & Greet.

If recommended by the Membership Committee the perspective member’s name and biographical data will be posted for at least two (2) weeks in the clubhouse. During the posting period any member of the club knowing of any good reason why a request for membership should not be approved should communicate this to the Board of Directors.

Following the posting period the Board of Directors will vote by ballot and the perspective member will be notified by the Membership Director if he/she was approved. If approved the next step is to attend an orientation.

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Mission Statement The Detroit Golf Club is a private club dedicated to providing its members with an exceptional golf experience augmented by quality dining, social and recreational programs promoting good fellowship and family entertainment. Our commitment to excellence results in member pride and a distinguished reputation among our members, their families, and guests.

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90 YEARS AGO IN DGC HISTORY

Dr. C. D. Brooks was President.

The cash-and-carry system was abolished.

Credit for members rule was established, with a limit of $200 for Class B and $300 for Class A. North Course hole No. 4 was greatly improved by building a new green and lengthening hole to 403 yards.

North Course hole No. 14 was also given a new tee increasing it to 500 yards.

With the Repeal of Prohibition on December 5, 1933, the House Committee prepared for the sale of liquor.

The price of family dinners was increased to $1.

The Swimming Pool Committee was authorized to build an outdoor pool with limit of $25,000, which was to cover all necessary changes in clubhouse or grounds. The amount was raised subsequently to $30,000. The club borrowed $25,000 to finance the work.

Swimming pool fees for members were fixed at $.15 and for guests $.50. Accumulated fees were to be applied on swimming pool bank loan.

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Dining

We look forward to a fun and busy March at DGC. Chef Darnell has awesome plans for Fresh Fish Fridays in the Ross Grille and we will have new seafood options each week concluding with an extravagant Good Friday special to get us ready for Easter Weekend. Last year we had almost 800 members and their families in for Easter Sunday and we are excited to welcome you back again.

Reservations are available online, please make them sooner than later.

Dining Hours

MARCH Ross Grille ALL-DAY DINING MENU Wednesday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday - Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm

If you are looking for a spot to celebrate St. Patrick's Day or watch the NCAA playoffs we hope you decide to come up to the club. We will have drink features and gameday style food offerings during the games, and complimentary Guinness beer and Bushmill's Irish Whiskey all day on St. Patrick's Day.

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DINNER MENU Thursday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm BRUNCH MENU Sunday 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

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JOSH UPSON, PGA Head Golf Professional

Golf

As the weather begins to change (hopefully!) and we see our friends and family make their way to the club to start the season, the Professional Shop would like to welcome everyone back for the 2024 Golf Season! As the new golf season quickly approaches there are a few things the Professional Shop would like to make you aware of.

Professional Shop - The Professional Shop is open Tuesday- Sunday from 10am-4pm during the month of March. A complete list of the Professional Shop hours for the 2023 season can be located on the club website under the golf tab.

Tournament Sign-Up - Tournament sign up will be available for many of our favorite events for all members through the club website starting March 15th. We ask that you carefully read the sign-up process for each event prior to registering as some events have later sign up dates.

Please remember that Whistler entry cards will be mailed out middle of March.

Simulator Bays - The simulators located in the South Lounge will be open until March 24th (weather depending). All reservations for simulators can be done using the club website under the golf tab.

HOURS OF OPERATIONS Monday - Tuesday Wednesday - Saturday Sunday

Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Club Repair- As the Professional Staff and Golf Service Staff start to ramp up for the upcoming season, we wanted to let you know we offer many different club repair services such as regripping, loft and lie checking or adjustment, and re-shafting. If you are in need of any of these services please contact Head Golf Professional Josh Upson at jupson@detroitgolfclub.org If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the Professional Staff at 345-313-1818. We look forward to seeing everyone around the club soon

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SAM MOYNIHAN Head Golf Superintendent

As we welcome the warmer temperatures of February, it's important to be mindful of the agronomic challenges that come with an early spring. We've been closely monitoring our growing degree days (GDD) since the start of the year. For those unfamiliar, GDD is calculated using the equation GDD = [(T MAX + T MIN ) / 2] - T BASE, where TMAX and TMIN represent the daily maximum and minimum air temperatures, respectively, and TBASE is the base temperature. Once we reach approximately 200 GDD, it will be time for the first application of our seed head suppression product. A second application will follow about 3-4 weeks later. It's important to note that even with perfect timing, the best outcome we can achieve is approximately 90% Poa seed head suppression.

Another significant consideration during early spring is the freeze-thaw cycle. As the turf freezes overnight and then thaws the following day, it can cause upheaval on our playing surfaces. Additionally, these milder temperatures can lead to underground root damage on surfaces that are opened too early in the season. This phenomenon, known as root shear, occurs when there's a thawed top layer and a frozen bottom layer, especially when combined with traffic. To learn more about this, please watch this informative video; https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/course-care/greenAs always, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we navigate through these challenges to ensure the best possible conditions for our golf course. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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Shaun Hampton Benjamin Israel Burt Jordan Jeffrey Katkowsky Kenneth Katz Jacqueline Keimig Jared Kohlenberg Patrick G. Kruse David Leiser Bryan T. Ludwig Frank A. Marchetti Barbara Martin Bailey Mattacola Lois McEntyre Erin McGovern Stuart Michaelson Courtney E. Morgan Jr. Timothy J. Opie Jr. William Osborne Patrick D. O'Leary David O'Reilly Pano L. Papalekas Caren Paskel Laval Perry Bob Przybylo Jeffrey Quinn Roy Roberts Brian Roemer Michael F. Rousseau P A G E

Richard Sanchez Robert R. Sfire Herbert Smitherman Rodney Velarde Joseph P.Vicari David Vigil Carlton Watson Lynn E. Weaver Troy Weaver M. Christopher Webber III Barry Werthmann John Wyskiel

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Calendar of Events

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Fresh Fish Fridays Donuts, Coffee , and Golf Course Masterplan Q&A

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Fresh Fish Fridays

Oscars Themed Yoga

Kid Stop - Books, Bites, & Burgers

Prime Rib Night

Learn to Enjoy What You Drink

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Fresh Fish Fridays Hodgepodge Trivia Night

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MARCH MADNESS HAPPY HOUR

St. Patrick’s Day

Fresh Fish Fridays Waffles & Wildlife

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Book Club

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Ladies Networking Happy Hour

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Fresh Fish Fridays

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