Walla Walla Country Club
August 2015
Our Mission‌ Our mission is to create a sense of community by providing our members with quality services and facilities, fostering friendship and fellowship.
Club Calendar Outdoor Family & New Member Appreciation Party at the Pool Wednesday, August 5th Bridge Brunch Thursday, August 6th Thursday, August 20th Chef’s Table Friday, August 7th All City Tournament Friday, August 8th Member Guest Tournament August 21-22nd Tuesday Night Twilight Golf Every Tuesday from May 5th - August 25th
BBQ Buffet Every Tuesday Night through August 25th 1/2 Price Wine with Dinner Every Wednesday & Saturday Night 1/2 Price Cocktails Every Thursday Night when you bring a Guest for Dinner Thursday Night Couples’ Twilight Golf Every Thursday Night from May 7th - August 27th “Bogey Burger” Thursday A “Bogey Burger” will be offered every Thursday Night for $6.95
General Managers Report The Board of Directors has approved to continue “Men’s Day” on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. from the first tee only on a permanent basis. This trial policy of starting everyone off the first tee only was well received by the membership this spring. It was found that the men have plenty of time to find a tee-time during “Men’s Day” and more men and women are enjoying the course before the restrictions of “men only” beginning at 11:30 a.m. Good job by everyone in making our golf course more accessible to all members! The Club’s “Membership Drive” was an outstanding success as the Club accepted 97 new and/ or transferring members in a short four month time period!! Of those 97 members, 57 are Regulars, 18 are Specials (under 36 years of age), 4 are Non-Resident G. & T. and 18 are Social Members. The Club now has 460 Regular Members…5 more than the old limit of 455 as the Board of Directors approved to raise our limit to 465. The Club’s big “Outdoor Family and New Member Appreciation Party” is right around the corner…it’s scheduled for Wednesday evening, August 5 th alongside the swimming pool! Beginning at 5:00 p.m. and running till dusk, all members and their children are welcomed to attend this fun family-party complete with a barbecue picnic of burgers, hot dogs and German Sausages plus all the trimmings along with sodas and beer all hosted by the Club…wine and spirits will be offered for purchase. We’ll be using the pool, a giant “Slip n’ Slide” and a high pressure water hose to keep everyone cool plus we’ll have Bocce Ball, Bean-Bag Toss, miniature golf, a chipping area and a large “sand box” for all the children to enjoy. The “dress code” for this evening will be “Beach Attire”…meaning a swimming suit, tee-shirt and flip-flops are perfect. Also this night, we will draw three lucky members from all the members who sponsored the 84 brand new members from the Club’s highly successful “Membership Drive”. Please call for reservations to help Chef Mike in planning his menu for this fun -filled party!! Chef Mike’s second “Chef’s Table” of the year will take place on Friday, August 7th. We still have a few openings at this time, so call early as Chef Mike limits this wonderful dinner to the first 24 reservations. Chef Mike never prints a menu for the “Chef’s Table”, it’s always left in his hands! The next “Chef’s Table” isn’t until November 6th, so make your reservations early as these dinners always fill. For all you competitive golfers, the All City Tournament is played at the Club on Saturday, August 8 th followed by the second round at Veterans Memorial on Sunday, August 9 th. Call the Pro Shop now as entries are now available. The Club’s final two major tournaments of the year are quickly approaching. On Friday, August 21 st and Saturday, August 22nd the “Men’s Member-Guest” will be played to determine its champions for 2015. This tournament begins on Thursday evening with a “live team auction” with hosted hors d’oervres followed by the first round on Friday morning with the competition counting both balls on the odd holes and the best-ball on the even holes – modified Stableford Points. After Friday’s lunch, all teams eligible will participate in the “Horse Race”. During the second round on Saturday, the two-person teams reverse Friday’s scoring by counting both balls on the even holes and the best-ball on the odd holes – again with modified Stableford Points. The champions will be crowned Saturday evening following the hosted “Pasta Bar” dinner. All wives of players are encouraged to attend Thursday and Saturday evening functions. There is still time to pick your guest and fill out your entry form. Your entry must be received by the Pro Shop or the Club Office by Friday, August 14 th to participate, so don’t wait too long. The final major golf tournament of the year…the “Couples’ Fall Classic” Tournament takes place over the weekend of September 12 & 13. This is always a popular golfing event with many of our members rekindling friendships with the nonmember couples who always return for the fun and festivities…and “yes”, even the golf! This event usually fills to its capacity quickly, so don’t dally on sending in your entry form! Please remember the Club’s “dress code” both inside the Clubhouse and on the golf course and practice areas while visiting the Club. The main dress code problems seen when visiting the Clubhouse are usually tee-shirts and/or tank-tops being worn by males. Just remember that all males – both youngsters and adults – need to have a collar on their shirt at all times in the Clubhouse. On the golf course side, the main issues are again tee-shirts on males and ladies’ tops that are sleeve-less but without a collar. Remember, women’s tops must have sleeves if no collar is present, or tops without sleeves must have a collar. On the length of shorts, skirts/skorts, the Golf Committee and Board revised the length to no shorter than 6” above the top of the knee…it was previously set at no shorter than 4 ½” above the top of the knee. Following the Club’s dress code will make everyone’s experience more enjoyable when visiting the Club! Jeffrey C. Thomas General Manager
Employee of the Month Christopher Mares has been an employee of the Club for seven years. Starting out as a dishwasher, Chris quickly elevated to prep cook and is now a line cook. You may recognize him at any of our Club functions as he is always manning an action station involving salads, carving, or pasta bar. Chris has a great attitude and a strong desire to please the membership. It’s a privilege to have Christopher as a team member of the Walla Walla Country Club! “Thank you” Chris for all your dedicated work!
“New Members” Social: Jeannette & Jim Barrow Mark & Sandy White Robb Phipps & Terrah Jackson Diane & Roger Sexton Julie & Oliver Batson Linda McCauley
Regular: Mark & Cherine Vuchetich Loic & Benedicte Carbonnier Scott & Trinidy Campbell Blaine & Julie Bickelhaupt Frank & Laurie DePonty Julie & Adam Ligon Kent & Renee Marquardt
Special: Shane Butler John Brown
E-Mail correspondents... Would you like to be kept up to date on what’s happening around the Club and notified of special events? Give us your e-mail address! Call 509-525-1780 or e-mail info@wwcountryclub.com
Julie & Oliver Batson
News from the Golf Shop Update on Golf Tournaments and special events: Couples’ Chapman This year the tournament had an unexpected heat wave with temperatures well above 100 degrees. Fortunately no one ended up with heat stroke or unable to finish the rounds. Our members Ronnie Smith and Dona Dunovant tied for third place with a two day total of 152 in flight one. Joanne Dunham and Robb Dale took 2nd net for flight two and Phil and Maggie Stalcup finished tied for third net in flight three. Thank you to all those who played and endured the heat. Fourth of July Tournament Once again we had a full field for the 4th of July Couple Tournament. First gross was a tie between Larry & Kathy Mauer who teamed with Curtis Kuhlman & Mindy Stonebraker, and Jim & Pam Hayner with Mike & Liz Mitchell, both shooting 60. First Net with a score of 43 went to Bruce & Tina Dumser and Brian & Alison Bruggeman. Best Cart and Best Dressed Ronnie Smith and Paige Blackburn. Special Games included BEST DRESSED and CART DECORATIONS.
Special thanks to the committee for all their hard work. Gerard & Joan Schille and Mike & Tracey Eytchison.
Early Morning Tee times The golf course has been in demand early in the morning before official tee times begin at 7:00 a.m. If you are playing early, please be aware that no carts will be available before 7:00 a.m. Also the maintenance crew will continue to get the golf course ready so please try to work around them. If you need to skip a hole or pick up a putt that would be great. They are working as fast as they can to get the course ready for the day. Thank you! One more thing to keep in mind most of those playing early are doing so before they head to work so please be considerate of them and if you are playing at a slower pace please let them play through. Finally, if you are a late evening player going out to play, we are asking that golf carts be returned a little after sunset. The board outside the golf shop will indicate what time carts need to be back and this will change daily. If you want to continue to play after that time, you may do so but you will have to walk. Driving range A new area has been created on the driving range that will affect all members and guest using the driving range. To prevent the golf balls from going over the net, the use of irons only will be allowed on the grass area in front of the yellow rope. Drivers and fairway woods must be hit from the back tee area on the mat. Use the opposite side of where irons are being hit. Range balls will be place in the area’s for you to use. IF YOU CAN HIT IT OVER THE NET, PLEASE DON’T! The hours of the driving range are from 7:30 a.m. each morning except on Monday which will be 11:00 a.m. This change will allow the range tee to be mowed set each day. The range will close each evening at a set time which is posted on the driving range. Please refrain from hitting balls after posted time, we have to allow the staff time to pick up range balls. If you arrive at closing or 5 to 10 minutes before, do not plan on hitting balls. Dress Code: Update and change on the dress code in regards to shorts, skorts, or skirts length. The length is now 6” or equivalent of a dollar bill. This applies directly to both men, women and juniors. Before coming out to play or use the driving range or to chip and putt, take a moment to measure your short length if you think it may be too short. Thank you for helping us with the dress code.
WALLA WALLA COUNTRY CLUB TENNIS SUMMER 2015 TENNIS LESSONS MONDAY –THURSDAY: *Sign up for four classes and you choose the days and weeks you take a lesson.
We are very
flexible with scheduling. Please call Ann for special requests.
8-9 am High school/middle school stroke class ALL LEVELS 9-10 am 4-6 year olds (special equipment) 10-11 am 7-12 year olds ALL LEVELS 11 am -12:30 pm (Monday – Thursday) and Tuesday and Thursday 5 pm-6:30 pm High school and middle school (intermediate and advanced) *will coordinate your lessons with swim or golf lessons *you may take a class at a different time than your age group after talking with Ann
ALL CLASSES $12.00 (discounts for multiple classes and kids) (NON-MEMBERS MAY TAKE LESSONS) ADULT: Tuesday and Thursday (other times/classes available upon r equest) 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Drills all ages, ($10.00/class) Men’s Night: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6 pm ($2.00) Women’s League: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 am * (seniors and all other ages) (Lesson on Wed. morning for $5.00)
Pickleball league and drop in play on Wednesday nights. You may register the first day of class or call Ann at 509-845-6236 or e:10scoachann@gmail.com PICKLE BALL AND BASKETBALL HOOP LOCATED AT TENNIS COURTS. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED. Ann Thomas- Beery, M.S. Ed. is a for mer pr ofessional tennis player and is a pr acticing spor t psychology consultant. She has coached and played at the collegiate and professional level. Happy Spring! We are excited to start our seventh year here at the Country Club. The weather has been great and tennis may be able to start a little sooner this year. I have had several inquiries about lessons and men’s night starting before summer and we will accommodate anyone who would like to play or take a lesson. We will see if the weather holds. Please call or email Ann about times. We welcome Wa-Hi tennis to the courts. If you would like to play and they are practicing, please feel free to let Coach Peck (girls coach) or Coach Eggers (boys coach) know you would like to play. Members always have preference. If it is a school match, then courts will be available after the match completes. The dates for the school matches will be posted on the pro shop door. Wa-Hi thanks the Country Club for this privilege. We are gearing up for a busy summer with several new activities in the works. We have been discussing with the pros in the Tri-Cities about having a social with players from there, both men and women. We will keep you posted. Also, we are starting a pre-tournament group that will participate in several Pacific Northwest USTA events. Times and costs for lessons are on the following page. We have a drop-in policy with a pre-pay of four classes and you may pick days that you attend class. This means we do not have structured sessions. We also can accommodate times with your swim or golf lessons. We can also work with siblings at the same time. We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones this summer. If you have any questions, please call Ann at 509-845-6236 or e:10scoachann@gmail.com.
Reservations will be honored before any walk-ins. “My favorite thing to make for Dinner is Reservations... Have you made yours?” - anonymous Reservations are now available online just log-in to member central at www.wallawallacountryclub.com and click on dining reservation link!
Grandparents Did you know that you can now bring your Grandchildren out to golf with you as often as you would like? No longer limited!!! PLEASE CHECK-IN AT THE GOLF SHOP! Relative Guest Fees still apply: $40 / 18 holes; $20 / 9 holes
Bocce Ball and Bean-Bag Toss “Bocce Ball” and “Bean-Bag-Toss”… anyone interested?! It would be great to start a Couples’ League of both Bocce Ball and Bean-Bag-Toss! These games can easily be played on the Blue Tee on #10, making it very convenient to enjoy an hors d’oeuvre and a glass of wine! And if these catch on, multiple sets can be ordered and played by members on an evening basis. Another great area for playing these games would be around the “chipping green” by the pool. Maybe we can warp this into a season ending “tournament”... just think…the “Bocce Ball” and “Bean-Bag-Toss” Champions of the Year are ???!!!
Hole-in-One July 15th, 2015 Rob Olson had a hole-in-one on the 17th hole, 197 yards using his 5 iron. This was has 1st Hole-in-one. It was witnessed by his playing partner Glyn Marsh, Gerald Larson and Glyn Marsh Jr.
From the Golf Course Having broken temperature records in June and July, I am really not sure what August has in store for us! Extreme daytime and warm nighttime temperatures made late June and early July a tough time keeping the course healthy. Obviously, extreme summers really show how much better our irrigation system is and as we continue to fine tune the individual stations we actually water less but much more efficiently. When watering the golf course, I take many things into account, but the main goal is consistency throughout the golf course. That is why when we do irrigate we water the entire course that night. That way, one nine isn’t drier or wetter than the other. There can be a problem programming the irrigation system like this as I am unable to put a large amount of water out because the water window is not long enough. Prolonged warm temperatures can cause problems because it slowly wears down the turf plant and the high nighttime temperatures does not allow the plant to rest and recover enough for the next day. The course is closed, Mondays until noon and is used as a maintenance day, usually on greens. That may Watering greens at Chamber Bay! consist of spraying, verticutting, topdressing, aeration, etc. Please keep in mind that on that day we are doing a cultural practice that might not make for good putting that day, but is of the utmost importance in the wellbeing of the putting greens for the golf season. Greens are mowed at least 5 days per week and sometimes 7 depending on what cultural practice we are performing or if the course is open all day Monday. Without the opportunity to complete these tasks on Monday’s, I would not be able to give the membership a consistent putting surface. Thank you! Early sunlight means early golfers! We will do our best to work “around” and “through” you but remember we need to complete our work and any help you give us will be greatly appreciated. Also remember, a sprinkler or two may come on while you are playing! The Board has approved the removal of the ½ dead willow on the right side of #12 and the black locust on the left side of #15. Any questions please contact the Board of Directors. With the help of Brady Sharp, we are making short etiquette videos available to view covering varying topics like raking bunkers, ball repair, and using the new ball pickers on the practice greens. Hopefully they will be helpful and fun! Jeff Blanc, CGCS
Junior Golf Camp
took place June 29th through July 2nd with 30 kids from age 7-15 years of age.
Enjoying golf with others
Playing on the golf course
Making friends Full Swing
Etiquette and Rules
Chipping
Cooling off
Putting
Have you seen the new Walla Walla Country Club’s Website? Click by www.wallawallacountryclub.com and check it out and get registered!! Here are a few of the new links for members! MEMBER CENTRAL Roster - Customize and update your profile information. Look up other Club Members information, including address, e-mail address, phone number, birthday, relatives and join date. Statements - View current charges on your account, view and print statements for the last year, view chits, calculate food minimums or check your credit book balance. Dining Reservations - Make your dining reservations. ForeTees - Link directly to ForeTees login page for Walla Walla Country Club members. Calendar - Look up information, pricing and make reservations for Special Events. Groups - Create new groups, invite members to your group and post reminders. Other items you can find include: Club Info: Club Courier Pool News Tennis Dress Code
Golf Info:
Hours of Operation Golf Course Information Staff / Lessons Junior Golf Program Tournament Information
Restaurant: Hours of Operation Dining Reservation Lunch, Dinner, Children’s, Small Plates, & Banquet & Catering Menus Clubhouse Floorplan
Swimming Pool News POOL SCHEDULE: (weather permitting) Weekdays 12:00 noon till 6:30 pm Weekends 10:30 - 8:30 pm
Small Group Swim Lessons 5 two week sessions beginning June 15, 2015 Sign Up Members—Friday, May 1st Non-Members—Friday, May 15 For more details call: Alyson Magnaghi 509-525-8441 or E-mail: amagnaghi@wwps.org (please include name and phone number)
Private Swim Parties The pool may be reserved for Private pool parties on Thursdays after 6:30 p.m. and (1)one Saturday per month after 6:30 p.m. …. all on a first-come-first-served basis. A fee of $100 will be charged for each private pool party.
Pool Food Service Pool Menu… Noon—5:00 pm No Food Service from… 5:00 pm—6:00 pm Dinner Menu after 6:00 pm by reservation only
Swimming Pool Rules: 1. 2. 3. 4.
All users of the pool swim entirely at their own risk. All persons entering the pool area must register with the lifeguard before using the facility. Relative guest fee is $5.00 per visit per individual. Non-Relative guest fee is $10.00 per guest per visit. Attire: All persons within the swimming pool enclosure must be clothed in swim wear and will not leave the pool and use the adjacent putting green or golf course. Swimwear is not permitted in the Clubhouse. 5. A lifeguard will be on duty from 12:00 noon to 6:30 p.m. weekdays and 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekends after June 12th. This lifeguard is employed for your protection and has complete authority from the Board to expel anyone from the pool for misconduct or infraction of the safety and enjoyment of those using the pool facilities. 6. The pool will be open for swimming from 12:00 noon to 6:30 p.m. weekdays and 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. weekends beginning June 12th, subject to the following: A). The pool will open 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Tuesday to Friday for swimming lessons only. B). Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in the pool even when a lifeguard is on duty unless accompanied by a guardian 16 year old or older. C). After 6:30 p.m. swimmers must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age. 7. Running, wrestling, playing tag and rough housing in general is prohibited on the deck area or around the pool, in the locker rooms or elsewhere in the Clubhouse or Clubhouse grounds.
Club 9 Invitational is August 11th. Get your items or donation to Val or Pat ASAP. June scramble winners are: 1st with a 39 was Jamie Loney, Edie Johnson, Cassie Siegel and Val Cochran. 2nd with a 40 was Patty Knittel, Laurie Straud, Barbara Stanford and Sandy Morgan T-3rd with a 42 was Sharon Quinn Sears, Pat Hobkirk, Linda Johnson and Margaret Roser T-3rd also was Becky Martin, Terri Evered, Kathleen Lockwood and Terry Thunell Good turn out ladies. July lunch will be planned by Donna Frei and Bonnie Shannon. Aug will be done by Delores Peery and Barbara Stanford The June lunch planned by Jamie Loney and Becky Martin was delicious. Betty Simcock 520-3073 and Sandy Morgan 522-0209 Co Presidents
Women’s 18 Hole Golf Association Once again, the intrepid women of the 18 Hole Golf Association have weathered the hottest weather of the season (we hope!). We have completed two of our three annual tournaments and look forward to a break in the schedule and in the weather. Congratulations to the winners of the Handicap Tournament, completed on June 25th, and many thanks to my co-chair Linda Eki, who chaired most of the way alone, while I was vacationing with family, and to our committee, Linda Howell, Sandra Smith and Elly Sherry. Low Net of Field - Lois Ping Flight A - Joan Schille 1st, Claire Knipe & Rhonda Abajian tied for 2nd, Kathy Mauer, & Sam Long tied for 5th Flight B - Patsy Donovan & Kit Maestretti Tied for 1st, Janet Miller 3rd, Doreen Bughi & Linda Howell tied for 4th Flight C - Frances Nishi 1st, Mary Ann Gray 2nd, Helen Adams 3rd, Dorothy Hanson, Linda Eki & Janet Morrison tied for 4th A big thank you to our Guest Day chair, Joan Dicus and her committee Sandy Morrison, Patsy Donovan and Naomi Fulgham, who made our guest day a great event! We had 60 women in attendance and a great time was had by all! Our Wine Cup Team has completed 3 matches this season and are right in the thick of the competition, in 3rd place. Meadow Springs is in 1st place, and Yakima is in 2nd. Follow their status in the articles posted on the bulletin board in the locker room. We look forward to our Championship Tournament, coming up soon on August 10th, 13th and 14th. If you haven’t signed up yet, please contact Kit Maestretti. This is a great tournament, with winners in every flight! The celebration on the patio following play on the 14th is so much fun, come share the excitement with the winners and partake of wonderful appetizers and a piece of cake! The more the merrier! Janey McKern President
Upcoming Tournaments... All-City Championship August 8th Men’s Member-Guest Invitational August 21st & 22nd Couples’ Fall Classic September 12 & 13, 2015 Turkey Tournament October 4th Entry Forms Available in the Pro Shop or online at www.wallawallacountryclub.com
Outdoor Family and New Membership Appreciation Pool Party Wednesday, August 5th 5pm—Dusk FOOD BBQ Picnic, Beer & Soda (Club Hosted) Wine & Spirits (available for purchase)
Games Giant Slip-n-Slide Miniature Golf Bocce Ball Bean-Bag Toss Chipping Area Sand Box
All Members and their Children welcome!
Take it ‘To-Go’
Food Minimum
1) The Club added an OFF-PREMISES WINE SALES endor sement to its Liquor License. This OFF-PREMISES WINE SALES endorsement allows the sale of wine by the unopened bottle for off-premises consumption. 2) ‘To-Go’ orders are now available any time!
The new minimum cycles will end on the day of the month the “main’ member was born… example: Jim Abajian was born on the 11th day of his birthday month so his and Rhonda’s minimum cycle will run from the 12th of every month through the 11th of the following month. It’s very simple, just remember to have spent your minimum of $45 no later than the day of the month of your birthday! Those who have birthdays later than the end of the month, will fall on the last day of the month. So if you were born on the 31st and there are only 30 days in the current month, your cycle would end on the 30th. Board of Directors
Hours of Operation Pro Shop
Restaurant
Lounge
Tuesday—Sunday 7 am—7 pm
Tuesday & Thursday Lunch 11 am—3 pm Dinner 6:00 pm—9:00 pm
Tuesday– Saturday 11 am—midnight*
Monday 11:30 am—7 pm
Golf Course
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Lunch 11 am—2 pm Dinner 6:00 pm—9:00 pm
Sunday 11 am—midnight* Monday Closed
Sunday Brunch 11 am - 1 pm Dinner 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Office
Monday Closed
Monday 8 am—3 pm
Pool
Driving Range & Practice Greens
Tuesday—Friday 8 am—5 pm
Weekdays Beginning June 12th) Noon - 6:30
Daily Weather Permitting
Tuesday - Sunday Weather permitting Sunrise - Sunset Monday Noon—Sunset
Saturday-Sunday 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday 9 am—5 pm Sunday Closed
Au g u s t 2 01 5 Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat 1 1/2 price wine with Dinner
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5 Twilight Golf
Clubhouse Closed Course Opens @ 12:00
BBQ Buffet
Outdoor Family Party 5:00 to dusk
6 7 Bridge Brunch at noon Chef’s Table 1/2 Price Cocktails with Dinner when you bring a Guest
No Regular Dinner Service 9
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11 Twilight Golf
Clubhouse Closed Course Opens @ 12:00
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BBQ Buffet
12 1/2 price wine with Dinner
Club 9 Invitational 18 Twilight Golf
Clubhouse Closed Course Opens @ 12:00
BBQ Buffet
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BBQ Buffet
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31 Clubhouse Closed Course Opens @ 12:00
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1/2 Price Cocktails with Dinner when you bring a Guest
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1/2 price wine with Dinner
1/2 price wine with Dinner
20 21 Bridge Brunch at noon 1/2 Price Cocktails with Dinner when you bring a Guest
1/2 price wine with Dinner
27 Women’s 18-Hole Luncheon Meeting 1/2 Price Cocktails with Dinner when you bring a Guest Twilight Golf
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All-City Tournament
Twilight Golf
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Clubhouse Closed Club 9 Luncheon Course Opens @ 12:00 Twilight Golf
1/2 price wine with Dinner
Twilight Golf
Twilight Golf 23
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22 Pasta Bar Buffet (no regular dinner menus)
Men’s Member Guest Invitational 28
29 1/2 price wine with Dinner