August 2011 Newsletter

From the President
Greetings:
We finally got some of the pot holes repaired. Hopefully it won’t be so bumpy driving down the road. We extended the berm on the south side of the parking lot to allow water to run past the door to the club house on the south side. That is, if it ever rains, maybe the water will not run into the ladies restroom now.New windows for the pro shop have been ordered and should be here shortly.
Since we started advertising, we have 14 new members. WE ARE GLAD YOU CHOSE CANYON COUNTRY CLUB AS YOUR GOLF COURSE! It was good to see some of these folks playing in the Friday night scrambles. Meet them and get to know them. I will try to get a list out in the next letter to let you know who they are. Hopefully we will have 14 more by next month.
Considering how dry and hot it has been, the course is in excellent shape. The greens are beautiful and the new sod has started growing and the fairways are beginning to take shape. I don’t know of any golf course in the Panhandle that is as good of shape as we are. THANKS to Mikel and his crew for doing an excellent job making our course the best in the Texas Panhandle. Keep praying for rain.
Some of the golf carts are beginning to show a little ware. If you are using a cart that needs some attention such as brakes being a little soft or something that just doesn’t seem right, please give Tim the number of the cart when you get through playing so we can get it fixed. Over all, the carts are in good shape. Remember the 90 deg rule and try not to drive through puddles of water or where there is no grass.
Golf play has increased quite a bit so please be patient if the play slows down some. There are going to be days when play is slow and days when it’s not slow. Be patient with the folks playing ahead of you and be courteous. If you are slow playing, please let the folks behind you play through. It’s very hard to maintain a constant flow.
The swimming pool is getting a lot of use. The lifeguards are doing an excellent job. Give them a pat on the back.
We have several advertising spots open on the tee markers. If you or if you know someone who would like to advertise on one of these, please contact one of the board members or Tim or Courtney and we will get them fixed up. The cost is $1,000 for 3 years.
Remember to get involved with the remaining tournaments, check the web site schedule for these, and play in the scrambles so you can meet and play with some of the new members. Play more, get your handicaps down and we’ll see ya on the course!


From the Pro Shop
Well it has been a busy month here at the club. During this past month we have had the Roadrunner, the Texas junior tour, the Pro-Am, member scrambles, a reunion, wow!! Lots of things to mention. First of all, the golf shop staff would like to send out a big thank you to the ladies auxiliary group who paid for a much needed, new air conditioner in the golf shop. During this heat wave the days were getting to be unbearable in the shop. The temperature inside the pro shop was routinely in the mid 90’s. The new a/c unit has eliminated that and it is now a very pleasant working atmosphere. Once we get the new windows in (which should be very soon), things will be just excellent in the shop. Again, thank you ladies!!
Due to all the events, I am getting picked over pretty good in the shop. New things are on order and should be arriving shortly. As I have mentioned before, if you have any need for new clubs or a new putter or new wedges, etc. etc., please check with me in the shop. I can most likely beat any deal you can find elsewhere!!
The ladies are having their Hi-Plains Ladies golf day on Wednesday, August 3rd. It will be a 9:00 shotgun start, so the course will be closed until 2:30 or 3:00 that day, so make your plans accordingly. The Ladies Chaparral has been moved to the 20th and 21st of August. The Super Scramble year end scramble tournament will be held on Sunday, August 28th starting at 1:00 Shotgun.
We are getting many new members here at the club, please say hello to the new folks and make them feel welcome!! Hope everybody is having a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing you around the club!!
Tim Davis, Golf Professional

Ladies Chaparral
The Ladies Chaparral will be held the weekend of August 20th & 21st. The format will be a partnership with scramble on one day and low ball the second day. There will be a meal served on both days. If you or someone you know would be interested in playing then please call the golf shop to enter.
Super Scramble
The last member scramble will be held on Sunday, August 28th. This is a 1:00 shotgun start. Call the pro shop to enter or if you have any questions.

From the Pool
We would like to thank everyone for a great summer out here at Canyon Country Club. Also, thank you to all of the lifeguards for their hard work this summer: Jayla Lackey, Brandi Ellison, Kristin Canida, Megan Godfrey, and Austin Hamil. The last day the pool will be open this year is August 21st, and it will close at 4:00 p.m. Last but not least, a very special thank you goes out to David and Rhonda Stephenson for taking over the pool this year. We hope everyone had a great summer at the pool, and hopefully we will see you again next summer!