From the President
The snow we had was wonderful for the golf course. Hopefully the bitterly cold weather is behind us and as the weather warms up, and there is an increase in play.
Welcome our new board of directors. If you don’t know who they are, stop in the club house and see their photos hanging on the wall. Already they have come up with some new ideas that will help play and improve our course. If you have any ideas to help improvements, please give your information to one of these folks.
Tim is finally here. If you haven’t had a chance to meet him, stop by the pro shop and visit with him. He brings us some new and fresh ideas for the club. He is also busy painting and cleaning up the pro shop. What a difference a coat of paint makes.
We had a very successful Polar Bear tournament and the Mikel’s Revenge / beat the Pro tournament. I think this is the first time the weather has cooperated. Good turn out. It was good to see folks back on the course playing again.
The next time you play, look around the course. Mikel and his crew have been doing some clean-up. The old brick fountains on No 4 tee box and No. 9 tee box are gone. Also, (thanks to Roger Senter), we have removed the old shed and tank next to No. 3 tee box. When you are out and about, if you see any trash, coke cups, beer cans etc. please pick them up and put them in a trash can.
Get your clubs out of the garage, clean them up, buy some new balls from Tim, the grass shows signs of green and the weather is warming up so: LET’S PLAY GOLF!
Dick Archer – President
Board of Directors
From the Golf Shop
Thanks so very much for the warm welcome I have received here from all of you members. I am excited to be here, and appreciate the opportunity you all have given me. I have done some extensive cleaning in the golf shop along with some new paint colors and some organization. Hopefully you will like the new look in there!!
I will soon have some new merchandise on order, although I still need to visit with the representatives from the golf companies and get accounts set up, merchandise ordered and so forth. So please bear with me as new things should start showing up in the golf shop soon. If there is something you would like to see carried in the shop such as a favorite brand of clothing or balls or clubs, please let me know.
I would like to thank all of you who showed up to support the beat the pro tournament on the 19th. It was a great showing from the members, as me and Mikel didn’t win one single bet. Ouch!! All of the credit from this event has been put onto your club accounts, and you can use those credits for purchasing merchandise in the shop.
On that note, according to my understanding in the past you paid your golf shop accounts through the club. With the new point of sale system I am installing in the shop, you will actually see a separate statement from me if you happen to have an outstanding balance. So just a heads up on that.
I am still learning everyone’s names and faces, so please bear with me if I happen to refer to you as someone else. I promise to do my best to know you all soon!! Again thanks for all your hospitality, and if there is anything I can do for you please don’t hesitate to ask!!
Tim Davis – Golf Professional
The Adios to Winter
3 – Person Scramble will be held on March 26th and 27th.. There will be a morning and afternoon shotgun on both days. If you would like to play please call the golf shop for more information or to sign up.
Special Stockholders Meeting
There will be a Special Stockholders Meeting held on March 7th @ 7:00pm.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Febuary 2011 Newsletter
From the President
First off I want to thank Jerry Neufeld for serving as our club president for the past 3 years. Also a big thank you to Wilma Higginbotham, and Sue Herring for serving on the board. These people were a big asset to the club and will be missed. We are a family and there are not any better members than what we have at CCC.
2011 brings a challenging year. With the economy being tight and fewer rounds of golf played, we are all challenged to step up to the plate and help out where ever we can. We have a great staff to work with and with Tim Davis arriving soon as our new Pro, we are looking forward to new ideas, new members, and ways to improve our course and increase our membership. We had a great stockholders meeting and several changes were made and a host of good ideas to work on. We will do our best to keep everyone informed of the happenings at CCC. Please check the web site from time to time. Let’s hope the weather cooperates through the remainder of winter so we can get ready for the Friday night scrambles.
A big thanks to Zach, Courtney and Billy for taking control of the Pro shop till Tim arrives and a big thanks to those who have volunteered to fill in while Zach and Billy attend classes.
Dick Archer, President – Board of Directors
Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl Party at the club will begin at 4:30 on Sunday, February 6th. We will have plenty of food and there will be a chance for you to win some money with our annual Squares Pot. We would love to see everyone there, so don’t forget the party starts at 4:30.
Mikel’s Revenge / Beat the Pro
Our wonderful superintendent gets to play the role of the Evil Greenskeeper on Saturday, February 19th. Mikel will be setting the pins in the most difficult positions that he can find and the tees will be set way back. Find yourself a partner and see if you can stomach the six-putts that are inevitable. The format will be a two person scramble. There will be a 10 stroke handicap limit on your team. Also, there will be an optional Beat-the-Pro tournament. Mikel and Tim will play in the scramble, and yes we will be zero handicaps – (although many could argue that we probably need a few strokes!). The costs of the tournament will $20 for the scramble per player and an extra $10 per player for the Beat-the-Pro portion of the tournament. If you play in the Beat-the-Pro portion, you will automatically receive a $10 credit in the golf shop. If you beat Mikel and Tim, then you double your wager! You can’t lose! Teresa will be making dinner following play.
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary will be meeting on Thursday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the community room with NO SMOKING allowed. All ladies are invited to come and be a part of the Ladies Auxiliary. This does not just include the women that play golf, but all ladies that are a member of CCC, as their fundraisers go directly back into the update and beautification of the club. Plus they have a really good time! Dues for 2011 have increased to $20 with $1 going to the hole in one...so the total is $21 for those who want to participate in this.
Membership Dues Increase
As of March 1st, the membership dues will increase to $138.13 per month. This was discussed and voted on during the January Stockholders Meeting.
From the Pro Shop
Zach, Billy, and Courtney would like to thank all of the members that have helped us during the past couple of months. We could not have gotten through it without your help. Also, I hope everyone is as excited as we are about Tim Davis being our new Pro. We are looking forward to working with him and making our club grow. Also because of the lack of moisture, we are Cart Paths Only. We will allow those that need it a flag for the cart, but try to stay on the cart path as long as possible. I hope that everyone will have a great year, and that the weather will be nice enough so we can all have a chance to go out and enjoy our beautiful club. See you on the course!
First off I want to thank Jerry Neufeld for serving as our club president for the past 3 years. Also a big thank you to Wilma Higginbotham, and Sue Herring for serving on the board. These people were a big asset to the club and will be missed. We are a family and there are not any better members than what we have at CCC.
2011 brings a challenging year. With the economy being tight and fewer rounds of golf played, we are all challenged to step up to the plate and help out where ever we can. We have a great staff to work with and with Tim Davis arriving soon as our new Pro, we are looking forward to new ideas, new members, and ways to improve our course and increase our membership. We had a great stockholders meeting and several changes were made and a host of good ideas to work on. We will do our best to keep everyone informed of the happenings at CCC. Please check the web site from time to time. Let’s hope the weather cooperates through the remainder of winter so we can get ready for the Friday night scrambles.
A big thanks to Zach, Courtney and Billy for taking control of the Pro shop till Tim arrives and a big thanks to those who have volunteered to fill in while Zach and Billy attend classes.
Dick Archer, President – Board of Directors
Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl Party at the club will begin at 4:30 on Sunday, February 6th. We will have plenty of food and there will be a chance for you to win some money with our annual Squares Pot. We would love to see everyone there, so don’t forget the party starts at 4:30.
Mikel’s Revenge / Beat the Pro
Our wonderful superintendent gets to play the role of the Evil Greenskeeper on Saturday, February 19th. Mikel will be setting the pins in the most difficult positions that he can find and the tees will be set way back. Find yourself a partner and see if you can stomach the six-putts that are inevitable. The format will be a two person scramble. There will be a 10 stroke handicap limit on your team. Also, there will be an optional Beat-the-Pro tournament. Mikel and Tim will play in the scramble, and yes we will be zero handicaps – (although many could argue that we probably need a few strokes!). The costs of the tournament will $20 for the scramble per player and an extra $10 per player for the Beat-the-Pro portion of the tournament. If you play in the Beat-the-Pro portion, you will automatically receive a $10 credit in the golf shop. If you beat Mikel and Tim, then you double your wager! You can’t lose! Teresa will be making dinner following play.
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary will be meeting on Thursday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the community room with NO SMOKING allowed. All ladies are invited to come and be a part of the Ladies Auxiliary. This does not just include the women that play golf, but all ladies that are a member of CCC, as their fundraisers go directly back into the update and beautification of the club. Plus they have a really good time! Dues for 2011 have increased to $20 with $1 going to the hole in one...so the total is $21 for those who want to participate in this.
Membership Dues Increase
As of March 1st, the membership dues will increase to $138.13 per month. This was discussed and voted on during the January Stockholders Meeting.
From the Pro Shop
Zach, Billy, and Courtney would like to thank all of the members that have helped us during the past couple of months. We could not have gotten through it without your help. Also, I hope everyone is as excited as we are about Tim Davis being our new Pro. We are looking forward to working with him and making our club grow. Also because of the lack of moisture, we are Cart Paths Only. We will allow those that need it a flag for the cart, but try to stay on the cart path as long as possible. I hope that everyone will have a great year, and that the weather will be nice enough so we can all have a chance to go out and enjoy our beautiful club. See you on the course!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
December 2010 Newsletter
From the President
Well it’s hard to believe how fast these past 3 years have gone. It seemed like only yesterday when I agreed to serve on the board and was nominated and elected to serve as President of Canyon CC. I have learned so much about the inner workings of a golf course and what it takes to keep a business a float.
The most important thing that helped me was our staff. I know that most businesses will tell you their staff is the best, but I truly believe Canyon CC would not be in as good as a position (course or financially) as we are if it were not for our staff. Casey was a huge asset to the club, and while we didn’t always agree with a direction or particular project, he was willing to set down and talk things out and do what was best for the members. He was willing to do whatever was necessary to make Canyon CC successful and competitive as a business. At times during the summer Casey would work as many as 60-70 per week, maybe even more. He really went above and beyond his duties, and I really appreciate all help and guidance he gave me during my time on the board. I wish him all the best in his new endeavor.
Speaking of Golf Pro’s, we have put together a search committee comprised of stock members & board members to help in the search for a new Head Golf Pro. We have advertised with the PGA (at no cost) and are accepting resumes till November 29th. The search committee will start meeting in December and conduct interviews and hope to have a recommendation to the Board by the first part of January. With any luck the new Pro can be introduced at the annual stock holders meeting.
I would like to recognize Mikel & Javier for the tremendous work they do for our golf course. These two guys work countless hours for the club. When you look at the amount of staff some golf courses have these guys do it with just the two of them (with some summer help). That to me is amazing. Talk to other golfers in the panhandle, I bet if they have played CCC they would tell you the course was in fantastic shape and would become members if we had a full 18 holes.
The other staff members are also a huge asset to the club, Courtney, Zach, Billie, Cassidy are valuable employees. Zach and Billie are now taking on more responsibility in running the shop with just the two of them. Courtney is also adjusting her hours to help out in opening the shop on Tuesday s and Thursdays. Thanks guys and gals.
With Casey now gone, there may be times that the Pro Shop is not opened at 8 or even 8:30. If there was a heavy frost on the ground, there is no reason to pay these guys to come open the shop and sit around waiting for the greens to thaw out. Please keep that in mind if you are calling to book a tee time or to come down and play.
I would also like to take this time to thank all those I have served with over the past few years. Without listing names (cause I would probably forget someone), I would like to say thanks for serving on the board of directors, thanks for pitching in when we needed some help, financially or physically. It was always comforting to know that our board members would go well above and beyond what was asked of them to serve. I also don’t want to forget our members. I believe we have some of the finest members in the panhandle maybe even the state. Even though we had our disagreements I believe our members are a true asset to Canyon CC.
Lastly, I want to look to the future. We do have some difficult choices coming up in January at our annual Stock Holders meeting. We have been running on a shoestring budget for the last few years and we are going to have to make some changes. Go ahead and mark your calendar now, the annual meeting will be on January 17 at 7:00pm.
Jerry Neufeld, President – Board of Directors
From the Golf Shop
Happy Holidays from all of the staff at your Canyon Country Club. We hope that everyone had a great golfing year. Just as a reminder, please use all of your credit by the end of the year.
Ladies Auxiliary Christmas PartyThe Annual Ladies Auxiliary Christmas party will be held on December 6th at 7:00 p.m. All ladies are invited to attend (you do not have to be a member of the auxiliary). Please bring a covered dish for dinner and a $15.00 gift for exchange. Please put your name on the gift so that the person receiving it will know who it is from. Remember – the fun starts at 7:00 and lasts until 9:00.
Canyon Country Club’s Christmas Gala
On Saturday, December 11th, everyone is invited to the Christmas Gala. Dinner will start at 6:00 p.m. Teresa is making us a wonderful Christmas dinner. Cost will be $18.00 per person and guests are welcome. Please RSVP Wilma Higginbotham at 622-3405 or email her at shelbywilma@amaonline.com and let her know if you can make it. There will be entertainment and there will be a few games played after dinner. Please bring a white elephant gift for each person. We hope to see everyone here at the club for what will be a wonderful meal and a great time.
New Year’s Eve Party
The Club will be hosting their annual New Year’s Eve Party. The party will start on December 31st at 7:00 p.m. The club will furnish snacks and finger foods. This is always a fun time so we hope to see everyone there.
Teresa's Holiday Baking
If you would like Teresa to bake any of her delicious holiday treats for you or your family give her a call at 499-3397 ext. 25. She also has made tamales that are ready anytime. Teresa said to call her anytime and she can have your favorite desserts ready in no time at all.
Well it’s hard to believe how fast these past 3 years have gone. It seemed like only yesterday when I agreed to serve on the board and was nominated and elected to serve as President of Canyon CC. I have learned so much about the inner workings of a golf course and what it takes to keep a business a float.
The most important thing that helped me was our staff. I know that most businesses will tell you their staff is the best, but I truly believe Canyon CC would not be in as good as a position (course or financially) as we are if it were not for our staff. Casey was a huge asset to the club, and while we didn’t always agree with a direction or particular project, he was willing to set down and talk things out and do what was best for the members. He was willing to do whatever was necessary to make Canyon CC successful and competitive as a business. At times during the summer Casey would work as many as 60-70 per week, maybe even more. He really went above and beyond his duties, and I really appreciate all help and guidance he gave me during my time on the board. I wish him all the best in his new endeavor.
Speaking of Golf Pro’s, we have put together a search committee comprised of stock members & board members to help in the search for a new Head Golf Pro. We have advertised with the PGA (at no cost) and are accepting resumes till November 29th. The search committee will start meeting in December and conduct interviews and hope to have a recommendation to the Board by the first part of January. With any luck the new Pro can be introduced at the annual stock holders meeting.
I would like to recognize Mikel & Javier for the tremendous work they do for our golf course. These two guys work countless hours for the club. When you look at the amount of staff some golf courses have these guys do it with just the two of them (with some summer help). That to me is amazing. Talk to other golfers in the panhandle, I bet if they have played CCC they would tell you the course was in fantastic shape and would become members if we had a full 18 holes.
The other staff members are also a huge asset to the club, Courtney, Zach, Billie, Cassidy are valuable employees. Zach and Billie are now taking on more responsibility in running the shop with just the two of them. Courtney is also adjusting her hours to help out in opening the shop on Tuesday s and Thursdays. Thanks guys and gals.
With Casey now gone, there may be times that the Pro Shop is not opened at 8 or even 8:30. If there was a heavy frost on the ground, there is no reason to pay these guys to come open the shop and sit around waiting for the greens to thaw out. Please keep that in mind if you are calling to book a tee time or to come down and play.
I would also like to take this time to thank all those I have served with over the past few years. Without listing names (cause I would probably forget someone), I would like to say thanks for serving on the board of directors, thanks for pitching in when we needed some help, financially or physically. It was always comforting to know that our board members would go well above and beyond what was asked of them to serve. I also don’t want to forget our members. I believe we have some of the finest members in the panhandle maybe even the state. Even though we had our disagreements I believe our members are a true asset to Canyon CC.
Lastly, I want to look to the future. We do have some difficult choices coming up in January at our annual Stock Holders meeting. We have been running on a shoestring budget for the last few years and we are going to have to make some changes. Go ahead and mark your calendar now, the annual meeting will be on January 17 at 7:00pm.
Jerry Neufeld, President – Board of Directors
From the Golf Shop
Happy Holidays from all of the staff at your Canyon Country Club. We hope that everyone had a great golfing year. Just as a reminder, please use all of your credit by the end of the year.
Ladies Auxiliary Christmas PartyThe Annual Ladies Auxiliary Christmas party will be held on December 6th at 7:00 p.m. All ladies are invited to attend (you do not have to be a member of the auxiliary). Please bring a covered dish for dinner and a $15.00 gift for exchange. Please put your name on the gift so that the person receiving it will know who it is from. Remember – the fun starts at 7:00 and lasts until 9:00.
Canyon Country Club’s Christmas Gala
On Saturday, December 11th, everyone is invited to the Christmas Gala. Dinner will start at 6:00 p.m. Teresa is making us a wonderful Christmas dinner. Cost will be $18.00 per person and guests are welcome. Please RSVP Wilma Higginbotham at 622-3405 or email her at shelbywilma@amaonline.com and let her know if you can make it. There will be entertainment and there will be a few games played after dinner. Please bring a white elephant gift for each person. We hope to see everyone here at the club for what will be a wonderful meal and a great time.
New Year’s Eve Party
The Club will be hosting their annual New Year’s Eve Party. The party will start on December 31st at 7:00 p.m. The club will furnish snacks and finger foods. This is always a fun time so we hope to see everyone there.
Teresa's Holiday Baking
If you would like Teresa to bake any of her delicious holiday treats for you or your family give her a call at 499-3397 ext. 25. She also has made tamales that are ready anytime. Teresa said to call her anytime and she can have your favorite desserts ready in no time at all.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
November Newsletter
From the PresidentThe leaves are changing and the weather is cooling off as fall settles in. The last couple of weeks have been absolutely beautiful for playing golf. I don’t know any other golf course in the Texas panhandle that offers as much beauty as Canyon Country Club. Now, if we could get Mother Nature to cooperate and bring us some much needed rain that would be the icing on the cake.
With the coming of winter I would like to ask everyone to be more aware of your golf cart. Try to stay on the paths as much as possible. The Board of Directors is not making it mandatory (at this time) to remain on cart paths at all times, just making a suggestion. The less we drive on the fairway, the better our course will be next spring. I know I am guilty of still using the 90-degree rule at times, so I myself need to be a little more attentive when playing. If you are capable to walk a little further into the fairway, leave your cart on the path and lets all try to save our fairways for next spring.
The only other new business, is the nominating committee is talking to stock members to find individuals that would be willing to serve on the Board of Directors for the next few years. Elections are held during the upcoming stockholders annual meeting in January. If you are interested in serving on the board get with Casey, Courtney or let one of our current board members know.
Jerry Neufeld – President
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary will be decorating the club for Christmas on Saturday, November 20th at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcomed to come and help out, we would love to see you all there.
The annual Christmas part will be held on Monday, December 6th. Please bring a covered dish and a $15.00 gift.
Annual Christmas Party
The annual Christmas Party will be December 11th at 6:00 p.m. Invitations will be mailed before Thanksgiving so keep your eye out for that in the mail.
From the Golf ShopTournament season is over. Hope everyone had a great golf season. Now that the grass is turning brown, remember that there are several things that you can do to help the course through the winter. Remember to sand all divots, repair your pitch marks on the greens, and to stay on the cart path for as long as you can. Cart compaction can have a direct effect of the quality of turf that we have in the spring. Remember to do these things to help Mikel keep our course looking great.
The Senior Partnership was held on October 9th & 10th. The weather was great both days. Here is a list of members who placed in the tournament.
First Flight - 3rd Place – Dan Luther and Joe Sanchez
Second Flight – 1st Place – Rick Dabney and Stan Price
2nd Place – Roger Senter and Dick Archer
Third Flight - 1st Place – Red Higginbotham and Pete Clay
2nd Place – David Stephenson and Rick Weitner
The 19-Man Shootout was held on October 17th. Javier Solis finished in first place (lasting 18 holes to come out on top). Cleve Gustin finished second, Roger Senter finished third, Stan Price in fourth, and Clarence Vaughn finished in fifth place. Great Playing Guys!
Hope everyone has a great holiday season, and don't forget to look for great deals in the shop around Christmas time.
Casey Renner is Moving OnI have accepted the Director of Golf Position at Palo Duro Creek Golf Club. This will be a great opportunity for me and my son. This was a hard decision to make, Canyon Country Club has been great for me and my family. I am proud to have worked with all of you and look forward to seeing you all soon. If you ever need anything from me, please don’t hesitate to call. Once again, thank you for allowing me to work and grow as a professional at your wonderful facility.
Course Closed on Thanksgiving DayCanyon Country Club will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th. We will re-open on Friday at 8:00 a.m.
With the coming of winter I would like to ask everyone to be more aware of your golf cart. Try to stay on the paths as much as possible. The Board of Directors is not making it mandatory (at this time) to remain on cart paths at all times, just making a suggestion. The less we drive on the fairway, the better our course will be next spring. I know I am guilty of still using the 90-degree rule at times, so I myself need to be a little more attentive when playing. If you are capable to walk a little further into the fairway, leave your cart on the path and lets all try to save our fairways for next spring.
The only other new business, is the nominating committee is talking to stock members to find individuals that would be willing to serve on the Board of Directors for the next few years. Elections are held during the upcoming stockholders annual meeting in January. If you are interested in serving on the board get with Casey, Courtney or let one of our current board members know.
Jerry Neufeld – President
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary will be decorating the club for Christmas on Saturday, November 20th at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcomed to come and help out, we would love to see you all there.
The annual Christmas part will be held on Monday, December 6th. Please bring a covered dish and a $15.00 gift.
Annual Christmas Party
The annual Christmas Party will be December 11th at 6:00 p.m. Invitations will be mailed before Thanksgiving so keep your eye out for that in the mail.
From the Golf ShopTournament season is over. Hope everyone had a great golf season. Now that the grass is turning brown, remember that there are several things that you can do to help the course through the winter. Remember to sand all divots, repair your pitch marks on the greens, and to stay on the cart path for as long as you can. Cart compaction can have a direct effect of the quality of turf that we have in the spring. Remember to do these things to help Mikel keep our course looking great.
The Senior Partnership was held on October 9th & 10th. The weather was great both days. Here is a list of members who placed in the tournament.
First Flight - 3rd Place – Dan Luther and Joe Sanchez
Second Flight – 1st Place – Rick Dabney and Stan Price
2nd Place – Roger Senter and Dick Archer
Third Flight - 1st Place – Red Higginbotham and Pete Clay
2nd Place – David Stephenson and Rick Weitner
The 19-Man Shootout was held on October 17th. Javier Solis finished in first place (lasting 18 holes to come out on top). Cleve Gustin finished second, Roger Senter finished third, Stan Price in fourth, and Clarence Vaughn finished in fifth place. Great Playing Guys!
Hope everyone has a great holiday season, and don't forget to look for great deals in the shop around Christmas time.
Casey Renner is Moving OnI have accepted the Director of Golf Position at Palo Duro Creek Golf Club. This will be a great opportunity for me and my son. This was a hard decision to make, Canyon Country Club has been great for me and my family. I am proud to have worked with all of you and look forward to seeing you all soon. If you ever need anything from me, please don’t hesitate to call. Once again, thank you for allowing me to work and grow as a professional at your wonderful facility.
Course Closed on Thanksgiving DayCanyon Country Club will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th. We will re-open on Friday at 8:00 a.m.
Friday, October 1, 2010
October Newsletter
From the PresidentFall is definitely in the air and we are finally seeing some cooler temperatures. All we need now is some much needed moisture. Hopefully, the coming winter will be mild in terms of temperatures but plentiful of moisture. Fall is a great time for golf; milder temperatures, less wind (hopefully) and with the leaves changing makes for a beautiful golf course setting. We still have lots of golf to be played this year, so get out and enjoy the beauty and splendor of Canyon CC.
The pump, motor and variable speed drive is now completely up and running, including the new “shed” to house it all, and it looks so much better. Mikel is also trying to get bids on replacing the “shed” between #6 fairway and #7 ladies tee. I’m sure everyone will agree that “shed” needs replaced. Several of the board members were discussing at the last board meeting about removing the green building by the # 3 tee box. Hopefully we can get that done in the next month or so.
A couple of Thank You’s needs to be mentioned this month. First is we had a good turnout for the Ladies Chaparral in late August. Thanks to Bob Lang for furnishing drinks for the ladies and he and Lynn Johnston drove the cart around handing out beverages. Thank You to Roger Senter for installing (on a Saturday afternoon) a new compressor for the air conditioner in the bar and for some minor electrical “fixes” around the club. While we do seem to struggle financially at times and cannot afford to do some things we would like, our stock/board members seem to step up and pitch in all the time. No doubt, ACC members or TGC members don’t pitch in like our members do. Thanks again guys.
As you know by now the fundraising campaign failed to meet its goal. We did have 55 members willing to step up and donate $230 to the land account of CCC, to replenish our coffers. Since the goal was not met no one is financially obligated to fulfill their pledge, however if you chose to go ahead with you donation, please contact Courtney and make arrangements with her. Thank you Regina Dinga for your hard work and diligence in this endeavor.
Jerry Neufeld – President
From the Golf ShopThe Senior Partnership will be held on October 9th & 10th. This is open to men who are 50 years old or older. The first day will be a scramble and the second day will be low ball. Flights will be determined by your combined handicap. Call the golf shop to sign up your team or for more information.
The 19-Man Shootout was moved to October 17th. This is a fun event with 19 men teeing off #1 tee box and then we lose one man a hole until we get to #18. Everyone will get their full handicaps so men of all abilities can play. It’s a fun event with all kinds of possibilities and outcomes. The entry fee is $10 plus the cart. Call the golf shop if you want to enter or have any questions.
The Ryder Cup was held at the end of September. The Men's side won this years’ contest, however, there were a lot of close matches and it really could have gone either way. Thanks to everyone who played and we will see everyone again next year.
The Robert C. Burton 3-Man Scramble was a great success this year. Thanks to the Burton family for donating money for the meals for the weekend. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who played.
Winter time is coming up. Remember to stay on the cart path as long as possible when driving a golf cart. Also, please remember to fix your pitch marks on the greens and to sand all of your divots in the fairways. Thanks for making Canyon Country Club a great place to be a part of.
The pump, motor and variable speed drive is now completely up and running, including the new “shed” to house it all, and it looks so much better. Mikel is also trying to get bids on replacing the “shed” between #6 fairway and #7 ladies tee. I’m sure everyone will agree that “shed” needs replaced. Several of the board members were discussing at the last board meeting about removing the green building by the # 3 tee box. Hopefully we can get that done in the next month or so.
A couple of Thank You’s needs to be mentioned this month. First is we had a good turnout for the Ladies Chaparral in late August. Thanks to Bob Lang for furnishing drinks for the ladies and he and Lynn Johnston drove the cart around handing out beverages. Thank You to Roger Senter for installing (on a Saturday afternoon) a new compressor for the air conditioner in the bar and for some minor electrical “fixes” around the club. While we do seem to struggle financially at times and cannot afford to do some things we would like, our stock/board members seem to step up and pitch in all the time. No doubt, ACC members or TGC members don’t pitch in like our members do. Thanks again guys.
As you know by now the fundraising campaign failed to meet its goal. We did have 55 members willing to step up and donate $230 to the land account of CCC, to replenish our coffers. Since the goal was not met no one is financially obligated to fulfill their pledge, however if you chose to go ahead with you donation, please contact Courtney and make arrangements with her. Thank you Regina Dinga for your hard work and diligence in this endeavor.
Jerry Neufeld – President
From the Golf ShopThe Senior Partnership will be held on October 9th & 10th. This is open to men who are 50 years old or older. The first day will be a scramble and the second day will be low ball. Flights will be determined by your combined handicap. Call the golf shop to sign up your team or for more information.
The 19-Man Shootout was moved to October 17th. This is a fun event with 19 men teeing off #1 tee box and then we lose one man a hole until we get to #18. Everyone will get their full handicaps so men of all abilities can play. It’s a fun event with all kinds of possibilities and outcomes. The entry fee is $10 plus the cart. Call the golf shop if you want to enter or have any questions.
The Ryder Cup was held at the end of September. The Men's side won this years’ contest, however, there were a lot of close matches and it really could have gone either way. Thanks to everyone who played and we will see everyone again next year.
The Robert C. Burton 3-Man Scramble was a great success this year. Thanks to the Burton family for donating money for the meals for the weekend. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who played.
Winter time is coming up. Remember to stay on the cart path as long as possible when driving a golf cart. Also, please remember to fix your pitch marks on the greens and to sand all of your divots in the fairways. Thanks for making Canyon Country Club a great place to be a part of.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
September 2010 Newsletter
From the PresidentAs we wind down from another summer of golf, Canyon Country Club continues to strive to be the best 9-hole course in the panhandle. Casey and his crew in the Proshop work to offer the best customer service and products available. Mikel, Javier and Paul work countless hours to offer the best course and what many people describe as the best greens in the panhandle. In case you haven’t thought about it before, during the heavy golfing months (April-Oct.) Casey generally works 6 to 7 days a week (some days 10-12 hours each day) and will work several days without any days off. Mikel is the same way, although he has Javier to help cover every other weekend, it is not uncommon for Mikel to be out on the course at 9pm, checking sprinklers and making sure everything is working as it is suppose to be. I know I have said this before, but we need to compliment our staff for all they do for us. I realize these folks are paid to do this, but also consider they haven’t had a raise in a couple of years. We need to remember this when we meet at our annual meeting in January.
Just wanted to let everyone know the new pump and motor was installed with no problems. Mikel was able to get back on a more effective watering schedule and the new variable speed drive should be installed in a few weeks. One problem that we did run into was the current building that houses the pump was not big enough to handle the new variable speed system as well. Thankfully the company that is putting in the system is going to build a building and attach it to our existing building at no cost to the club.
The swimming pool closed on August 22. I think we can deem the “pool membership” a success. I don’t have all the numbers in at this time, but I do think it is safe to say the pool membership paid for all of the chemicals for the pool this summer and part of the salary for lifeguards. A couple of other things about the pool, I was hoping to find a “cheap” used slide to buy but none came available this summer so hopefully that will change by next year. We will also need to look at re-painting the pool next year. Last time it cost $2,000-$3,000 and I expect it would be around the same next year. In a perfect world what really needs to be done is to have the swimming pool re-plastered. Unfortunately to do that we are looking at $15,000 to $18,000, but if we re-plastered then we wouldn’t have to re-paint every 3-4 years. Just something for everyone to be thinking over the fall and winter.
Hope to see y’all on the course.
Jerry Neufeld – President
From the Pro Shop
It was a great summer this year. The weather never got to hot, we got a little bit of rain (keep your fingers crossed for more), and the golf course has never looked better. If you get a chance to see Mikal and his crew, be sure to tell him what a great job they have been doing.
The Ladies Chaparral was a big success this year. We had 27 teams from not only our club, but from all over the panhandle. Congratulations Lori O'Loughlin and Kim Davis for placing third in the second flight. Also congatulaions to Trish Giacomazzi for winning the putting tournament. Thanks again to everyone for playing and to everyone who volunteered their time and efforts to make this tournament such a huge success.
The Super Scramble will be held August 29th with a 1:00 shotgun.This our year end member scramble. There will be over $1000 in prize money and possible skin money to be had. If you are interested in playing please call the shop to sign-up.
The 19-Man Shootout is a fun event. It will be held on Sunday, September 12th. I will take the first 19 men to sign-up by the 12th of September. Cost is $10, so come out and enjoy the fun.
The Robert C. Burton 3-Man Scramble will be held on September 18th & 19th. There will be a morning and afternoon shotgun start on both days. To sign-up your team or if you have any questions, please call the golf shop.
The Ryder Cup Matches will begin on Saturday the 25th and end on Sunday the 26th. This is a fun event with the women versus the men. The men have won the last four years – but I’m sure the ladies will come out fighting to regain the cup. Every member is invited to play in this regardless of ability. If you would like to play or have any questions, please call the golf shop.
Remember that Labor Day is Monday, September 6th. Members may make their tee times up to a week in advance. Non-members can make their tee times only one day in advance. If you want to play on that Monday, get your tee time early.
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We hope to see everyone on the golf course this fall. Remember that this is your club, so be proud to be a member. Remember to fix all your pitch marks on the greens, sand your divots in the fairways, and help keep us clean by picking up any stray trash you see lying around. Let's make sure that Canyon Country Club the best golf club in this area.
Just wanted to let everyone know the new pump and motor was installed with no problems. Mikel was able to get back on a more effective watering schedule and the new variable speed drive should be installed in a few weeks. One problem that we did run into was the current building that houses the pump was not big enough to handle the new variable speed system as well. Thankfully the company that is putting in the system is going to build a building and attach it to our existing building at no cost to the club.
The swimming pool closed on August 22. I think we can deem the “pool membership” a success. I don’t have all the numbers in at this time, but I do think it is safe to say the pool membership paid for all of the chemicals for the pool this summer and part of the salary for lifeguards. A couple of other things about the pool, I was hoping to find a “cheap” used slide to buy but none came available this summer so hopefully that will change by next year. We will also need to look at re-painting the pool next year. Last time it cost $2,000-$3,000 and I expect it would be around the same next year. In a perfect world what really needs to be done is to have the swimming pool re-plastered. Unfortunately to do that we are looking at $15,000 to $18,000, but if we re-plastered then we wouldn’t have to re-paint every 3-4 years. Just something for everyone to be thinking over the fall and winter.
Hope to see y’all on the course.
Jerry Neufeld – President
From the Pro Shop
It was a great summer this year. The weather never got to hot, we got a little bit of rain (keep your fingers crossed for more), and the golf course has never looked better. If you get a chance to see Mikal and his crew, be sure to tell him what a great job they have been doing.
The Ladies Chaparral was a big success this year. We had 27 teams from not only our club, but from all over the panhandle. Congratulations Lori O'Loughlin and Kim Davis for placing third in the second flight. Also congatulaions to Trish Giacomazzi for winning the putting tournament. Thanks again to everyone for playing and to everyone who volunteered their time and efforts to make this tournament such a huge success.
The Super Scramble will be held August 29th with a 1:00 shotgun.This our year end member scramble. There will be over $1000 in prize money and possible skin money to be had. If you are interested in playing please call the shop to sign-up.
The 19-Man Shootout is a fun event. It will be held on Sunday, September 12th. I will take the first 19 men to sign-up by the 12th of September. Cost is $10, so come out and enjoy the fun.
The Robert C. Burton 3-Man Scramble will be held on September 18th & 19th. There will be a morning and afternoon shotgun start on both days. To sign-up your team or if you have any questions, please call the golf shop.
The Ryder Cup Matches will begin on Saturday the 25th and end on Sunday the 26th. This is a fun event with the women versus the men. The men have won the last four years – but I’m sure the ladies will come out fighting to regain the cup. Every member is invited to play in this regardless of ability. If you would like to play or have any questions, please call the golf shop.
Remember that Labor Day is Monday, September 6th. Members may make their tee times up to a week in advance. Non-members can make their tee times only one day in advance. If you want to play on that Monday, get your tee time early.
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We hope to see everyone on the golf course this fall. Remember that this is your club, so be proud to be a member. Remember to fix all your pitch marks on the greens, sand your divots in the fairways, and help keep us clean by picking up any stray trash you see lying around. Let's make sure that Canyon Country Club the best golf club in this area.
Monday, July 26, 2010
August 2010 Newsletter
From the President
Well, like usual it’s been an interesting month here at Canyon Country Club. I want to thank everyone that showed up for the special stockholders meeting that was held on July 12th. I think the members made the correct decision in approving the replacing of the well & and adding a variable speed drive that will hopefully add a few years of service to the pump and motor.
We had a big turnout for the Fourth of July festivities and I think we can deem them a huge success. I have heard from several members, of how wonderful the tournament was along with the fireworks and most people I have talked to are hoping to continue this tradition next year. A very big THANK YOU goes out to Casey for the planning and the promotion of the activities as well as the discharging of the fireworks. Thanks also go out to Mikel, Zach for their help. Last but certainly not least, the Lang’s for their suburb grilling. I know it was hot out there, but they did a great job of cooking. Its events just like this that makes Canyon Country Club a special place.
All in all the club seems to be rocking right along, the number of rounds being played is still down quite a bit from last year, but I think that is going on everywhere. We did pick up 4 new members last month, but we also lost 2 so our total membership is 155. Keep encouraging your friends and colleagues to become a part of CCC, we always need more members.
Hope to see you out on the course.
Jerry Neufeld - President
From the Pro Shop
The Club Championship was a great success this year. We had 34 men and 14 ladies play in this years event. Thank you all for playing and Congrats to the winners.
Don Mooring won a close match in our Championship Flight over Dana Wise to become our new Club Champion. Trish Giacomazzi won her fourth consecutive Club Championship this year as well. Here is our winners from this years tournament.
Championship Flight: Don Mooring def. Dana Wise 2 & 1
Consolation: Eddie Clement def. Clarence Vaughn Forfeit
First Flight: Dan Luther def. Ron Reynolds 1 up -20
Consolation: Garry Erdman def. Cleve Gustin 5 & 4
Second Flight: Bob Lang def. Stan Price 3 & 1
Consolation: Nathan Seemann def. Charlie McClure 1 up
Third Flight: Javier Solis def. Jimmy Lackey 1 up - 20
Consolation Pete Clay def. Brito Valdez 5 & 4
Fourth Flight: Rick O'Loughlin def. Jack Willburn 5 & 4
Consolation TJ Koontz def. Cliff Webb 2 & 1
Women's Club Championship
Gross Division Net Division
1st - Trish Giacomazzi 1st – Debra Hetzler
2nd – Emily Neufeld 2nd – Charlene Sherwood
3rd – Janice Price 3rd – Lori O'Loughlin
The Roadrunner Invitational was a huge success this year. Thanks also to all the members who helped sponsor tee box signs. Without your help, the tournament wouldn’t have been the success that it was. Thanks again to everyone who played and thanks for the sponsorship.
August is filled with activity as usual. Here is a list of all of the events:
July 31st – KA Classic Scramble (course will be closed @ 2:00)
August 2nd – Pro-Member
August 21st & 22nd – Ladies Chaparral
August 29th – Super Scramble
Member Scrambles will be held on August 6th, 13th , & 27th.
Pro – Member
My Pro-Member is scheduled for Monday, August 2nd. I have 15 professionals lined up to come and play our beautiful golf course. This is a fun event and a good chance to play with the pros from around our area. Cost will be $60 to play (includes cart and lunch). If you are interested please call the golf shop to enter.
Ladies Chaparral
The Ladies Chaparral will be held the weekend of August 21st & 22nd . 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 29th. This is a 1:00 shotgun start. Call the pro shop to enter or if you have any questions.
KA Classic Scramble
We will be hosting the KA Classic Scramble on Saturday, July 31st. The course will be open for play in the morning but closed Saturday afternoon beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Well, like usual it’s been an interesting month here at Canyon Country Club. I want to thank everyone that showed up for the special stockholders meeting that was held on July 12th. I think the members made the correct decision in approving the replacing of the well & and adding a variable speed drive that will hopefully add a few years of service to the pump and motor.
We had a big turnout for the Fourth of July festivities and I think we can deem them a huge success. I have heard from several members, of how wonderful the tournament was along with the fireworks and most people I have talked to are hoping to continue this tradition next year. A very big THANK YOU goes out to Casey for the planning and the promotion of the activities as well as the discharging of the fireworks. Thanks also go out to Mikel, Zach for their help. Last but certainly not least, the Lang’s for their suburb grilling. I know it was hot out there, but they did a great job of cooking. Its events just like this that makes Canyon Country Club a special place.
All in all the club seems to be rocking right along, the number of rounds being played is still down quite a bit from last year, but I think that is going on everywhere. We did pick up 4 new members last month, but we also lost 2 so our total membership is 155. Keep encouraging your friends and colleagues to become a part of CCC, we always need more members.
Hope to see you out on the course.
Jerry Neufeld - President
From the Pro Shop
The Club Championship was a great success this year. We had 34 men and 14 ladies play in this years event. Thank you all for playing and Congrats to the winners.
Don Mooring won a close match in our Championship Flight over Dana Wise to become our new Club Champion. Trish Giacomazzi won her fourth consecutive Club Championship this year as well. Here is our winners from this years tournament.
Championship Flight: Don Mooring def. Dana Wise 2 & 1
Consolation: Eddie Clement def. Clarence Vaughn Forfeit
First Flight: Dan Luther def. Ron Reynolds 1 up -20
Consolation: Garry Erdman def. Cleve Gustin 5 & 4
Second Flight: Bob Lang def. Stan Price 3 & 1
Consolation: Nathan Seemann def. Charlie McClure 1 up
Third Flight: Javier Solis def. Jimmy Lackey 1 up - 20
Consolation Pete Clay def. Brito Valdez 5 & 4
Fourth Flight: Rick O'Loughlin def. Jack Willburn 5 & 4
Consolation TJ Koontz def. Cliff Webb 2 & 1
Women's Club Championship
Gross Division Net Division
1st - Trish Giacomazzi 1st – Debra Hetzler
2nd – Emily Neufeld 2nd – Charlene Sherwood
3rd – Janice Price 3rd – Lori O'Loughlin
The Roadrunner Invitational was a huge success this year. Thanks also to all the members who helped sponsor tee box signs. Without your help, the tournament wouldn’t have been the success that it was. Thanks again to everyone who played and thanks for the sponsorship.
August is filled with activity as usual. Here is a list of all of the events:
July 31st – KA Classic Scramble (course will be closed @ 2:00)
August 2nd – Pro-Member
August 21st & 22nd – Ladies Chaparral
August 29th – Super Scramble
Member Scrambles will be held on August 6th, 13th , & 27th.
Pro – Member
My Pro-Member is scheduled for Monday, August 2nd. I have 15 professionals lined up to come and play our beautiful golf course. This is a fun event and a good chance to play with the pros from around our area. Cost will be $60 to play (includes cart and lunch). If you are interested please call the golf shop to enter.
Ladies Chaparral
The Ladies Chaparral will be held the weekend of August 21st & 22nd . 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 29th. This is a 1:00 shotgun start. Call the pro shop to enter or if you have any questions.
KA Classic Scramble
We will be hosting the KA Classic Scramble on Saturday, July 31st. The course will be open for play in the morning but closed Saturday afternoon beginning at 2:00 p.m.
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