The Golfer March 2024

Brian Severn, Assistant General Manager

Winter? Who said winters in Detroit are rough...

I would like to start by saying thank you for whomever is controlling the winter weather and not making it dump 3 feet of snow and prolong frigid temps. My knees thank you!

It has been a productive off season thus far. Front of the House Food and Beverage team has been busy with new training standards, creating an onboarding plan for those returning this spring and working diligently on creating and enhancing offerings to create value for you here at DGC.

We are undergoing some change in our Catering Sales Department, we have tentatively identified a replacement and based on several staff’s opinions, the new potential Catering Sales Manager will remind you of Jen Howton, I hear she was loved by many. I am also excited to announce a new Banquet Manager, we have identified a dynamo for that role, I look forward to announcing both hiring in the coming weeks. I must thank, everyone that has supported my “Learn Why You Like” drinking series. I believe we have had fun on Friday nights, I know I have enjoyed creating the experience for you with the F&B team. This is an event we are looking to extend throughout the year. If there are any ideas or special beverage nights you would like to enjoy, please feel free to share them with me. I encourage as many of you who can attend, to please attend March 8th, International Woman’s Day event.

As the 2024 Golf Season approaches us, if there is anything I can do to enhance your experience from a F&B experience or overall experience here at the Club, please share it with me so I can ensure we all have a fantastic 2024 season.

Brian Severn Assistant General Manager

Club News

Lena Angott, Membership & Communications Director

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 a 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.

Review & Posting

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.

Orientation & Membership Activation

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.

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

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 Repel 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.

Dining

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

DINNER MENU

Thursday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

BRUNCH MENU

Sunday 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Social

Social

Social

Golf

Dear Member,

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 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.

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 re-gripping, 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

Josh Upson, PGA Head Golf Professional

Grounds

Happy Birthday

Richard Adamo

James P. Addison

Trevor Andrews

Dennis Archer Jr.

James E. Baiers

Karen Heidelberg Barnwell

Jason Bath

Dawn Beatty

David V. Berger

Andy Bergesen

George Blaha

John Borglin

Brian Brazda

Trey Brice

Mark Buckley

Andrew Carey

Robert Chapman

Gregory Z. Dadian

Stuart Daly

Michael D'Antonio

Troy DePanicis

Scott Elliott

Steven Fishman

Milton H.Greenman

Eric A. Hardy

Steven Hardy

Irene Bruce Hathaway

James R. Howard III

Darrin Hotts

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

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

Calendar of Events