FALL 2026 Newsletter
CONTENTS Page 3 - Directory Page 4 - A Note from the General Manager Page 5 - All About Golf Page 6-7 - Words from the Shop Page 8 - Thanksgiving Buffet Page 9 - Keeper of the Greens Page 10 - Social & Dining Page 11 - Ian’s Corner Page 12 - For the Cocktail Connoisseur Page 13 - Breakfast with Santa Page 14 - New Year’s Eve at Embers Page 15 - Booking Events Page 16 - Dress Code Page 17 - Monthly Calendars Page 20 - Club Hours
DIRECTORY Kevin Myers General Manager (360) 459-2708 • kevinm@indiansummergolf.com
Brian Petoletti Head Golf Professional (360) 459-3794 • brianp@indiansummergolf.com
Lindsey Munson Catering & Sales Manager (360) 412-8300 • lindseym@indiansummergolf.com
Ian Shulman Food & Beverage Manager (360) 923-1075 • ians@indiansummergolf.com
Rick Hancock Superintendent (360) 459-2707 • rickh@indiansummergolf.com
Golf Shop (360) 459-3772
Embers Restaurant (360) 459-4572
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A Note from the General manager There’s something special about fall at Indian Summer. The mornings are cooler, the colors around the course begin to change, and fitting in those last rounds of the season feels a little more meaningful. As a golfer myself, it’s one of my favorite times of year. There’s an appreciation for every round, knowing that Northwest weather will soon have a bigger say in our plans. Fall is also a great time to enjoy the other side of the Club. We’re continuing to find new ways to make Embers a place where members want to gather, whether it’s lunch after a round, dinner with friends, or simply stopping in for a drink. This season, we’ll be introducing some new dishes inspired by the flavors of fall, and we look forward to sharing them with you. I’d also like to recognize our staff. The golf season places tremendous demands on every department, and I’m grateful for the dedication, hard work, and hospitality they bring each day. Their efforts help create the experience our members and guests enjoy throughout the year. And to our members, thank you. Your participation, feedback, and continued support are what make Indian Summer such a special community. We appreciate the opportunity to be part of your lives, both on and off the course. Enjoy the season, take advantage of every chance to get out and play while Mother Nature cooperates, and I’ll see you around the Club.
Kevin Myers General Manager
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GOLF
Words From The Shop Dear Members, As the vibrant warmth of summer gives way to the crisp, cool mornings of autumn, we enter one of the most beautiful times of the year on the golf course. The changing foliage creates a spectacular backdrop, while the shifting season brings a few adjustments to daily play and course maintenance. Golf Shop Hours Monday–Sunday: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM Driving Range Hours Sunday–Friday: 30 minutes before the first tee time until one hour before sunset. Saturday: 30 minutes before the first tee time until 5:00 PM to allow for range ball collection and weekly maintenance. Grass Tees Grass tees will close on September 19. All members and daily-fee guests will use the mats beginning that day. Fall Course Conditions & Maintenance As autumn arrives, changing temperatures and falling leaves affect course conditions. Our turf crew is working hard to keep the course in excellent shape, and we appreciate your cooperation with these seasonal adjustments. Aerification & Recovery: Thank you for your patience during our recent aerification. This essential process relieves soil compaction and promotes healthy turf growth for the coming spring. The “Leaf Rule” & Pace of Play: Falling leaves can make finding your ball challenging. To help maintain a good pace of play, we encourage groups to follow a local “leaf rule.” If a ball is lost in a leaf-covered area where it should reasonably be found, agree with your playing partners to drop a ball nearby without penalty. Frost Delays: As overnight temperatures drop, morning frost delays will become more frequent. Please stay off the greens and grass during a delay. Walking on frosted turf can break frozen grass blades, causing internal damage that may leave black, dead footprints for weeks. Check the tee sheet or call the Pro Shop before heading out on chilly mornings.
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Upcoming Fall Events & Tournaments Our tournament calendar is heating up just as the weather cools down! Mark your calendars for these upcoming club highlights. NEW! Halloween Horse Race — Friday, October 30: A combined men’s and women’s event. $10 buy-in. NEW! Fowl Weather Classic — Saturday, November 21: Rain or shine, we’re playing! This two-person net alternate-shot event will be flighted by tees, with players receiving 85% of their handicap. Men, women, and juniors are welcome. Enjoy Thanksgiving-themed closest-to-the-pin contests and join us after the round for a pre-Thanksgiving feast! Santa’s Skins Game — Sunday, December 13: An 18-hole net skins event with men’s, women’s, and junior flights. 12:00 PM start; $10 buy-in. Registration Information: Sign-up books for these events open October 21. Spots fill quickly, so gather your team and register early! Pro Shop & Instruction Updates Don’t let your game cool off just because the temperatures are dropping! Cold-Weather Ball Fitting: Did you know that cold temperatures can reduce golf ball distance? Talk to our PGA professionals about whether a lower-compression ball could help you maintain performance during the colder months. Apparel Clearance: Get ready for layering season! The Pro Shop is offering double the member discount on all windbreakers, thermal quarter-zips, and knit beanies through October 31. We look forward to enjoying a beautiful fall season with you on the course. Thank you for being part of our club community, and we hope to see you out there soon! Always here to help,
Brian Petoletti
Head Golf Professional
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Keeper of the Greens As the days get shorter and temperatures begin to cool, our focus shifts from peak-season play to preparing the golf course for the challenges of a Pacific Northwest winter. What we do this fall has a significant impact on the condition and playability of the course when spring arrives. One of our biggest priorities is managing moisture. Our fall weather can bring extended periods of rain, and saturated soils are particularly vulnerable to traffic. You may notice that we adjust mowing patterns, limit equipment traffic when conditions are too wet, and occasionally use temporary measures to protect areas that are especially susceptible to damage. These steps help reduce compaction, rutting, and long-term turf damage. Fall is also an important time for aeration, overseeding where appropriate, fertility applications, and other cultural practices that encourage strong root development and healthy turf. While some of these practices can temporarily affect playing conditions, they are investments in the long-term health of the course. A healthy root system going into winter gives the turf a much better chance of recovering quickly when temperatures rise in the spring. We will also be keeping a close eye on leaves, drainage, bunkers, irrigation systems, and areas of the course that tend to hold water. Good drainage is especially important in our climate. Keeping drainage channels and surface areas clear allows excess water to move away from playing surfaces and helps minimize winter damage. Our goal is simple: protect the turf through the winter so we can start next season with the strongest course possible. We appreciate your patience when weather and maintenance conditions require changes to normal operations. A little extra care this fall can make a big difference when spring arrives. Preparing Your Home Lawn for Winter: The same principles that help the golf course can benefit your lawn at home. Fall is one of the best times to prepare cool-season lawns for the winter months. Continue mowing as long as the grass is actively growing, gradually lowering the mowing height slightly toward the end of the season without scalping the lawn. Keep leaves from accumulating in heavy layers, as prolonged leaf cover can reduce light and air movement and contribute to turf problems. Fall is also a good time to address compacted areas with aeration and to overseed thin or damaged areas while soil temperatures are still favorable for root growth. A soil test can help determine whether your lawn actually needs additional nutrients rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all fertilizer program. Most importantly, avoid working or driving on saturated soil whenever possible. In the Pacific Northwest, protecting soil structure during our wettest months can pay dividends when spring arrives. A little preparation now goes a long way toward having a healthier, greener lawn—and golf course—next year. Enjoy the remainder of the season, and thank you for supporting the work that goes on behind the scenes to keep our course in the best condition possible. Have a great fall
Rick Hancock Superintendent
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SOCIAL & DINING
Ian’s Corner By the time you’re reading this, the 2026 season will be winding down, possibly leaving another epic summer in the rearview mirror. There’s always hope that Mother Nature will smile upon us and extend our season just a little longer. You never know… stranger things have happened. We can only hope that the nice weather will continue toward our namesake. Regardless, here at Indian Summer G&CC, we’re going to do what we do best: “Hosting Great Days,” whatever that may entail. With the change of seasons, we typically notice how our palates and cravings change as well. When salads do the trick in the thick of summer to help beat the heat, we now find ourselves longing for warm and familiar comfort foods. Be assured that the Indian Summer Bar & Kitchen menu will begin to reflect this transition. As the bright citrus and fruity flavors we enjoy in the warmer months fade, we look forward to hints of herbs and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, rosemary and thyme. We move away from vodka and Sauvignon Blanc and toward Cabernet, bourbon and brandy. Those of us in the kitchen shift away from bright, acidic, grilled dishes to darker concoctions that simmer away happily in thick pots for many hours, yielding meltingly tender, meaty dishes that cut through the cold and warm the bones. We can consider ourselves lucky—though “lucky” isn’t quite the right word—to live in the great PNW, where we can boast about having actual seasons. There are tons of stellar events to look forward to during the final stretch of 2026. By the time you read this, we’ll be through our Oktoberfest celebration, but there’s still plenty on the horizon, including our Thanksgiving Feast, when you can bypass the stress of cooking and cleaning and leave the work to us. Kick back, relax and enjoy the company of your family while we take care of the rest. Also sticking around for this final quarter of 2026 are our regular staples: Bango — Music Bingo: September 26th, October 31st (Halloween), November 28th and December 26th Thirsty Thursday: September 24th, October 29th and November 26th. No Thirsty Thursday in December. Pasta Night: September 29th, October 27th, November 24th and December 29th Happy Hour: Every day except Monday Indian Summer Wine Club: October 15th (Winemakers Dinner), November 12th and the always-epic Long Shadows Dinner & Tasting on December 17th. Cheers!
Ian Shulman
Food & Beverage Manager
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for the cocktail connoisseuer:
the bourbon & bloom
This is the kind of cocktail that feels perfect for early evening: golden-hour light, a chilled coupe, a little music in the background, and one beautifully balanced drink in hand. The bourbon brings caramel and vanilla warmth, the lemon keeps it bright, the honey syrup adds a silky roundness, and the crème de violette gives just enough floral charm without turning the drink perfumey. The key here is restraint. No bitters needed. No extra lavender syrup. No competing liqueurs. Just a few thoughtful ingredients working together beautifully.
Recipe 1.5–2 oz. bourbon (Maker’s Mark or Four Roses) 0.5 oz. honey syrup 0.5 oz. fresh lemon juice 0.25 oz. crème de violette 2 drops saline, or one tiny pinch of salt Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until the tin is well frosted, then strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon. Tasting Notes The cocktail opens with bright lemon oil and soft vanilla from the bourbon. The first sip is smooth and citrus-forward, with honey adding a rounded sweetness through the middle. The crème de violette appears gently on the finish—floral, slightly powdery, and elegant—without overpowering the bourbon. The salt or saline does quiet work in the background, making the lemon feel sharper, the honey feel richer, and the bourbon feel more complete.
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A Place for All of Life’s Celebrations Whether you’re honoring a life well lived or celebrating love, milestones, and memories still being made, Indian Summer Golf & Country Club offers a warm and welcoming setting for every occasion. Our experienced events team will guide you through every detail, ensuring your gathering reflects the moments, traditions, and atmosphere that matter most to you and your guests. Customized event packages and menus are available to help create a truly personalized experience.
Contact Lindsey to reserve your date today! 360.412.8300 lindseym@indiansummergolf.com
DRESS CODE GOLF COURSE/PRACTICE FACILITY
Acceptable attire for men and male children 5 and older: • Collared shirts with sleeves or golf course appropriate mock neck shirts, jackets & pullovers • Golf appropriate slacks. Golf appropriate shorts no shorter than 4” above the knee • Golf appropriate rain gear Acceptable attire for women and female children 5 years and older: • Sleeved and sleeveless tops with collars or golf course appropriate mock neck shirts, pullovers, and jackets • Golf appropriate dresses, skirts, and shorts no shorter than 4” above the knee • Golf appropriate slacks • Golf appropriate rain gear NOT acceptable attire for all members, guests, and children: No sweatpants, tracksuits, workout attire, tank tops, bathing suits, athletic shorts or shirts, tee shirts, or hats worn backwards.
CLUBHOUSE*
Acceptable attire for men, women, and children 5 and older: • Collared shirts with sleeves or golf course appropriate mock neck shirts, jackets & pullovers • Golf appropriate slacks. Golf appropriate shorts no shorter than 4” above the knee • (Women) Sleeved and sleeveless tops with collars or golf course appropriate mock neck shirts, pullovers, and jackets • (Women) Golf dresses, skirts, and shorts no shorter than 4” above the knee. • Denim pants are free of rips and/or tears NOT acceptable attire for all members, guests, and children: No sweatpants, tracksuits, workout attire, tank tops, bathing suits, athletic shorts or shirts, tee shirts, or hats worn backwards. *some club events may have specific attire guidelines. Members will be informed of these as they occur.
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October 2026 SUNDAY
TUESDAY
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1
FRIDAY 2
SATURDAY 3
Prime Rib Night
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10 Prime Rib Night
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15 Winemakers Dinner 6:30pm
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22 Thirsty Thursday
25 Hawks Watch Party 5:20pm
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Pasta Night
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29 Thirsty Thursday 5:30pm
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Prime Rib Night
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Prime Rib Night
30 Prime Rib Night Halloween Horse Race (Men’s & Women’s Combined)
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Bango
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November 2026 MONDAY
SUNDAY 1
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TUESDAY 3
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 4
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Hawks Watch Party 5:45pm
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12 Wine Club 6:30pm
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Hawks Watch Party 1:00pm 22 Hawks Bye Week
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24 Pasta Night
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26 Thanksgiving
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Prime Rib Night
20 Prime Rib Night
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SATURDAY
Prime Rib Night
Hawks Watch Party 1:25pm
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FRIDAY
27 Prime Rib Night
21 Fowl Weather Classic 28 Bango
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Hawks Watch Party 1:25pm
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december 2026 MONDAY
SUNDAY
TUESDAY 1
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 2
FRIDAY 4
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SATURDAY 5
Prime Rib Night
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Hawks Watch Party 1:25pm Santa’s skins Game 20
17 Wine Club
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Prime Rib Night
Hawks Watch Party 5:15pm 13
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18 Prime Rib Night
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25 CLOSED
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Bango: Music Bingo
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Pasta Night
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CLUB HOURS Golf GOLF SHOP
FIRST TEE TIME
MON-THURS
6:30am-6:00pm
8am
FRI-SUN
6:30am-6:00pm
7am
MON-SUN WED
PRACTICE FACILITY 30 minutes before first tee time; range balls available until 1 hour before sunset Range balls available until 5 pm; closed for weekly maintenance
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE MONDAY - FRIDAY
9am-5pm
EMBERS RESTAURANT MONDAY
CLOSED
TUESDAY
12:00pm-6:00pm
WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY
12:00pm-8:00pm
SUNDAY
12:00pm-6:00pm