From the President:
Greetings: We lost another one of our dear members – Buddy Townsend. Please keep this family in your prayers. Buddy will truly be missed. He was a joy to be around especially during the Friday night scrambles.
Golf play is beginning to pick up. However, we need more members so if you have any good ideas we can use to recruit new members please tell one of the board members. We have already had several suggestions from our current members and will try to decide which ones will work.
The first Friday night scramble was a success and it was good to see old and new faces on the course. Teresa cooked catfish following the scramble – way to go Teresa. Check the schedule on line to see when the scrambles are scheduled.
Don’t forget our work day on Saturday May 7. We need to paint the swimming pool and clean up around the course. If we get enough people, we can do this in about 3- 4 hours or less. We are still in the process of filling in the sand trap on #4 green so now this is considered ground under repair.
Tim is beginning to get new merchandise in the pro shop so check it out the next time you are in there. If you need new clubs or repairs or anything that pertains to golf, he can get you fixed up.
We still have one of the best value’s in the Texas Panhandle – Canyon Country Club. It’s no secret – words out – Spread the Word.
From the Golf Shop
Hello to all. There are many things to report about this month. We had two holes-in-one this month, both on hole #7. On April 17th, Johnny Vaughn used a 4 iron to knock it in the hole. Witnessing his shot of the year were his brother Clarence, Cleve Gustin and Travis Loe. Six days later on April 23, Dick Archer used a 5 wood in very windy conditions to hole it out for his first ever. His playing partners were Gary Erdman, Craig Curlee and, again, Clarence Vaughn. I think Clarence is the good luck charm around here!!
A reminder that May 7th is clean up day for the club starting at 8:30. The main projects are repainting the pool and cleaning up the trash in the creek. Lunch will be provided for all that volunteer. The more we have the quicker it gets done!!
We had the first member scramble on April 22 with some great weather to boot!! There were 44 players in the field, and there is always room for more, so don’t forget to come out and play in these fun events!! The winning team with a score of 6 under 29 was Kelli Mooring, Bob Lang, Brito Valdez and Chrystal Seemann. We will see if anyone can better that score this Friday!!
I am offering some range packages for those who want to get in some more practice and bring their game around. If you want to sign up month to month, cost is $20 for an individual or $30 for a family. Or, you can sign up for the entire year for $125 for an individual or $175 for a family. This plan is offered only to members of the club, and not available to the general public. Just stop by the shop to get going. Plans will start the first of each month. Also remember that as members of the club, you receive 10% off of purchases of clubs, bags, shoes and clothing. For smaller items like balls and gloves, the discount does not apply (basically because I sell them at such a small mark up). Also I am always getting in new things, some that you may need, so stop by some time and check out what I have.
The last thing to report on is the number of carts in a group. This will be necessary especially when we can start driving in the fairways. If you are in a group of 4, please limit your carts to 2 per group. If there are 5 in your group, then it is ok to have 3 carts. Please, lets try and stick to this. It will create less wear on our fairways and also less wear on the carts themselves. Your cooperation on this is greatly appreciated!! The weather is getting warm, the grass is turning green, so come on out to the club and play some golf!!
Tim Davis, Golf Professional
Ladies Auxiliary News
Women's Working Wednesday Play
All ladies are invited to play golf on Wednesday nights in the Women's Working Wednesday Play Day. There will be a different game every Wednesday and prizes at the end of the year. Please call the golf shop by 4:00 to sign up and play begins at 6:00. Once again, all ladies are invited to play – so come out and have a great time playing golf and meeting new friends.
Guest Day
Ladies Guest Day will be held Thursday, May 5th, starting with a light breakfast at 8:00am and tee off at 9:00am, with a meal following play. Format is a four-person scramble and cost is $50. Everyone please plan on coming out and enjoying a day of golf. This is a great event, all of our ladies get to show off our great golf course to other women from around the panhandle.
Ladies High Plains Golf Association
Score one (1) for Canyon Country Club. Four of our ladies, Wilma Higginbotham, Marsha Kirk, Sue Herring and Kay Reynolds, traveled to Farwell to participate in the High Plains Ladies Play Day. Fun was had by all, but Sue was the only one able to rack up a point for the Club. Our next play day will be in Dimmitt, May 11th. Any woman is invited to join and participate in the FUN. For more information, please call Kay Reynolds at 499-3310.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
From the President
The trees are beginning to leaf out, the grass is beginning to turn green and golf play is starting to increase. What a great way to start off spring. I am always amazed at God’s creation every time I drive to the club. There are not very many places in the world where you can see all 4 seasons and the abundant of wildlife we have in the canyon.
If you have wondered about all of the little yellow and pink flags all along the road, the phone company is in the process of laying a new fiber optics cable. Please watch out for their equipment. Hopefully they won’t be there too long.
Starting with the Adios tournament, on the weekends, and other tournaments, we will be running a beer/soft drink cart. We will run this for a while and see how it works. We will not run it during the middle of the week. This will be cash only for non members. Members may charge it to their account or pay cash. It may take a few trips to work out the kinks so please be patient with us.
Take a look around the next time you are in the pro shop. WOW! Tim has done an excellent job of cleaning and rearranging it. He has new stuff ordered so you should see an increase in merchandise very soon. The carts are all running but in the event you find something wrong with one of them, please tell Tim and give him the number of the cart so we can get it repaired.
Hope everyone survived the winter and is now ready to play golf. We need new members so tell everyone you know who plays golf to come visit our course and let’s try to increase our membership.
Have a good round and get your handicap’s down.
Board of Directors
Dick Archer
From the Golf Shop
Well the year is off to a great start as far as tournaments go. We had 32 teams sign up for the Adios 3-man scramble, a great turn out! There were 4 flights of 8 teams each. Aside from the 6 hour rounds and the less than desirable temperatures, things went pretty much to plan. There was a tie for the winner in the Championship Flight, and those teams decided to go ahead and split first place rather than play it off in the dark or do a scorecard playoff. The winning teams were Philip Fetzer, Scott Perry, and Jerry Hoover tied with Chris Sloan, Chad Coleman, and Dario Garza at 16 under par. In the First Flight it was Bobby Boswell, Ed Burge and David Moore who won a scorecard playoff to claim first prize in their flight. Second Flight was won by Clarence Vaughn, Johnny Vaughn, and Trish Giacomazzi. And last but not least, the Third Flight was taken by Rick Dabney, Janice Price and Stan Price. Low round of the weekend belonged to Chad Pernell, Nate Seemann, and Doug Simms. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone for playing!! Hopefully our next tournament, the 2 man best ball on April 16 and 17, will have some warmer weather for everyone!! Give us a ring in the pro shop if you want to play and we will be sure to sign you up. Play is again slated for 2 shotguns each day at 8:30 and 1:30. The new merchandise is finally starting to arrive in the pro shop. If there is something you would like to see us carry but don’t have, please let us know so that we can see about getting your favorite brand in here. We will also be offering a monthly range pass to those who are interested in getting in a little more practice. If you are a member of CCC you can sign up at the beginning of each month in the shop for a cost of $25. There is no monthly plan for those who are not members. This will entitle you to all the range balls you want to hit that month. Just let one of the pro shop staff know and we can get you going. Hope to see you all out at the club real soon!!
Tim Davis
Ladies Auxiliary
Meetings
The Ladies Auxiliary meetings will be moved to the second Wednesday of each month starting in May (for summer months only). Meetings will be held in the community room with NO SMOKING allowed. All ladies that are a member of CCC are invited to come and be a part of the Ladies Auxiliary. This does not just include the women that play golf.
Wednesday Play Day
April 6th will be the first OFFICIAL Wednesday night ladies play day of 2011. There will be a different game every Wednesday and prizes at the end of the year. Please call the golf shop by 4:00 to sign up and play begins at 6:00. All ladies are invited to play including non-members – so come on out, bring a friend and have a great time playing golf.
Fundraisers
The CCC Ladies Auxiliary will be selling changes on a $500 gift card again this year. Tickets are $1.00 a piece or six (6) for $5.00. Remember money received from fundraisers go directly back into the update and beautification of the club. Auxiliary members if you don't have your tickets, please contact Lori O'Loughlin.
High Plains Ladies Golf
Play starts in April and ends in October. Cost is $15.00 membership fee and $35 a month (this include cart fee, green fee, snack for breakfast and lunch). A different golf course is played each month, those include, Farwell, Muleshoe, Tulia, Hereford, Canyon, Clovis Muni and Chaparral Country Club in Clovis.
The trees are beginning to leaf out, the grass is beginning to turn green and golf play is starting to increase. What a great way to start off spring. I am always amazed at God’s creation every time I drive to the club. There are not very many places in the world where you can see all 4 seasons and the abundant of wildlife we have in the canyon.
If you have wondered about all of the little yellow and pink flags all along the road, the phone company is in the process of laying a new fiber optics cable. Please watch out for their equipment. Hopefully they won’t be there too long.
Starting with the Adios tournament, on the weekends, and other tournaments, we will be running a beer/soft drink cart. We will run this for a while and see how it works. We will not run it during the middle of the week. This will be cash only for non members. Members may charge it to their account or pay cash. It may take a few trips to work out the kinks so please be patient with us.
Take a look around the next time you are in the pro shop. WOW! Tim has done an excellent job of cleaning and rearranging it. He has new stuff ordered so you should see an increase in merchandise very soon. The carts are all running but in the event you find something wrong with one of them, please tell Tim and give him the number of the cart so we can get it repaired.
Hope everyone survived the winter and is now ready to play golf. We need new members so tell everyone you know who plays golf to come visit our course and let’s try to increase our membership.
Have a good round and get your handicap’s down.
Board of Directors
Dick Archer
From the Golf Shop
Well the year is off to a great start as far as tournaments go. We had 32 teams sign up for the Adios 3-man scramble, a great turn out! There were 4 flights of 8 teams each. Aside from the 6 hour rounds and the less than desirable temperatures, things went pretty much to plan. There was a tie for the winner in the Championship Flight, and those teams decided to go ahead and split first place rather than play it off in the dark or do a scorecard playoff. The winning teams were Philip Fetzer, Scott Perry, and Jerry Hoover tied with Chris Sloan, Chad Coleman, and Dario Garza at 16 under par. In the First Flight it was Bobby Boswell, Ed Burge and David Moore who won a scorecard playoff to claim first prize in their flight. Second Flight was won by Clarence Vaughn, Johnny Vaughn, and Trish Giacomazzi. And last but not least, the Third Flight was taken by Rick Dabney, Janice Price and Stan Price. Low round of the weekend belonged to Chad Pernell, Nate Seemann, and Doug Simms. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone for playing!! Hopefully our next tournament, the 2 man best ball on April 16 and 17, will have some warmer weather for everyone!! Give us a ring in the pro shop if you want to play and we will be sure to sign you up. Play is again slated for 2 shotguns each day at 8:30 and 1:30. The new merchandise is finally starting to arrive in the pro shop. If there is something you would like to see us carry but don’t have, please let us know so that we can see about getting your favorite brand in here. We will also be offering a monthly range pass to those who are interested in getting in a little more practice. If you are a member of CCC you can sign up at the beginning of each month in the shop for a cost of $25. There is no monthly plan for those who are not members. This will entitle you to all the range balls you want to hit that month. Just let one of the pro shop staff know and we can get you going. Hope to see you all out at the club real soon!!
Tim Davis
Ladies Auxiliary
Meetings
The Ladies Auxiliary meetings will be moved to the second Wednesday of each month starting in May (for summer months only). Meetings will be held in the community room with NO SMOKING allowed. All ladies that are a member of CCC are invited to come and be a part of the Ladies Auxiliary. This does not just include the women that play golf.
Wednesday Play Day
April 6th will be the first OFFICIAL Wednesday night ladies play day of 2011. There will be a different game every Wednesday and prizes at the end of the year. Please call the golf shop by 4:00 to sign up and play begins at 6:00. All ladies are invited to play including non-members – so come on out, bring a friend and have a great time playing golf.
Fundraisers
The CCC Ladies Auxiliary will be selling changes on a $500 gift card again this year. Tickets are $1.00 a piece or six (6) for $5.00. Remember money received from fundraisers go directly back into the update and beautification of the club. Auxiliary members if you don't have your tickets, please contact Lori O'Loughlin.
High Plains Ladies Golf
Play starts in April and ends in October. Cost is $15.00 membership fee and $35 a month (this include cart fee, green fee, snack for breakfast and lunch). A different golf course is played each month, those include, Farwell, Muleshoe, Tulia, Hereford, Canyon, Clovis Muni and Chaparral Country Club in Clovis.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
March 2011 Newsletter
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.
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, 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.
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