June 2010
A couple of reminders right up front before you get too bored.
1) NO LEAGUE PLAY this Wednesday, June 16th or next Wednesday, June 23rd. This week the State High School league will be having the state tournament for 2A (I think) taking up the course so we will not be having league. The following week on the 23rd is our Guest Day.
2) Which segways me right into reminder #2. The Pebble Creek Men's Club Guest Day presented by StarCor Credit Union will be on Wednesday, June 23rd. This is a great deal that you really should not miss out on. Cost for members who have a golf course and cart membership is only $20!!! Cost if you have a course membership and no cart pass is only $36 and for guest's and men's club members who do not have a Pebble Creek course or cart membership will be $65. That is still incredibly cheap as you are going to get 18 holes of golf with cart, free range balls, prize fund, and a steak dinner! Gather your friends and don't miss this chance to play one of the finest conditioned courses in the State. Each men's club member can bring up to 4 guests to partner with. There are registrations forms in the Pro Shop or you can download one off our website at www.pcmensclub.com. Sign up deadline is this Sunday, June 20th!!
Men's Club News:
I covered the two main points I wanted to mention up above so I will just ramble a while. Men's Club membership is down a bit this year, we are not really sure if it is because of the economy or if people are just losing interest (No, it can't be that!). However, we have picked up 16 new members this year that we are thrilled to have join us as well as some past members who have found there way home again. Welcome to both groups! We hope you get involved in all the activities we have available to you.
The year long match play tournaments seem to be going along smoothly, at least I have not heard of any problems (other than we lost our first round match, darn!). Remember to keep on schedule and get your matches in before the deadlines! I know it is pretty hectic in the beginning of the year, especially if you are playing in both the Classic and Individual tournaments. Trying to get two matches scheduled in a two week period is tough but things calm down as you get further into the brackets and teams drop out, so hang in there!
We know that June is a busy month for many of you with graduations, weddings, vacations, etc. That is why we only scheduled one weekend event (which was this past weekend). Starting back up in July we will have two weekend events each month so check our calendar and make sure you leave those dates open in your busy summer schedule.
Past Event Results:
High Ball Low Ball - May 22nd. In rainy conditions with lightening threatening, the team of Dave Landreville, Curt Renslow, John Dinsmore, and Jim Anderson blew away the field by 6 strokes to take the top honors in this event. Three teams tied for second place with a score of 151, but the team of Chad Mathews, Mike Doering, Tony Graning, and Josh May won based on the scorecard matchup. Congrats to all the winners!
Easy as 1-2-3 - June 12th. This past weekend we were able to dodge the rain and finish before the skies opened up. We had some great individual playing as well as team ham and egging to put up some super scores. Leading his team to a first place finish with a super individual gross score of 72 was Mike McCann, who along with Mel Doherty, John Dinsmore, and Jim Anderson put up a excellent team score of 22 under par. Coming in second, 5 strokes back with a team score of 17 under was the team of Greg Mattson, Ken Batts, Jerry Vetsch, and Lyle Herbst, who won the scorecard matchup to take the second place honors over the team of Eric Gohdes (gross score 74), Lonnie Fluck, Don Holly, and Todd Hanrahan. Good job 'fellas!
Upcoming Events:
US Open Event - Sunday, June 20th. This is a Pro Shop event and open to the public. This is a 2 person best ball format where players will be teamed up with a PGA professional playing in the US Open. Make your own tee times then come upstairs in T's Bar to watch the finish!
Men's Club Guest Day - Wednesday, June 23rd. This is a 2 man best ball format using USGA handicaps. NO MEN'S CLUB handicaps will be used! Partners with handicaps within 8 strokes of each other will get 90%, partners with more than 8 stroke difference will use 80% of their course handicaps (this is in accordance with USGA procedures for 4 ball stroke play competitions). Further information can be found above or on our website. Sign up deadline is Sunday, June 20th!
Member-Member Event - Saturday, July 10th. This is a new event on our calendar but an old standard format and will be a morning event. Pick your own partner 2 man best ball format. Partners with men's club handicaps within 8 strokes will get 90% of their course handicap, partners with greater than 8 strokes difference will get 80% course handicap. Sign up deadline is Wednesday, July 7th.
British Open Event - Sunday, July 18th. This is another Pro Shop event and open to the public. This is a 2 person best ball format where players will draw and partner with a PGA professional playing in the British Open. Make your own tee time.
2-Man 6-6-6 combination - Saturday, July 31st. This will be a morning event. Pick your own partner. 1st six holes – Scramble; 2nd six holes – Alternate shot; 3rd six holes – Best Ball.
As you can see, we have plenty of opportunities for you to get out and have some fun competition with your fellow men's club members. The rainy weather is bound to end soon so get out and play the best course in the area while you can. Also, below is a list of our generous sponsors for Guest Day. Please patronage their business if it applies.
See you at the course,
Mark Staller
Club Secretary
Guest Day Sponsors:
Corporate Sponsor - StarCor Credit Union www.starcorcu.com
Gold Sponsors - Becker Collision www.beckercollision.com
State Fair Pronto Pup www.prontopup.net
Sherburne State Bank www.sherburnestatebank.com
Viking Coca Cola www.vikingcocacola.com
RevVnrg www.revvnrg.com
T's Restaurant www.tspebblecreek.com
Country Lumber http://www.countrylumber.us
Hole Sponsors - Nettie's Nook and Gifts nettiesnook123@gmail.com
Fat Nats Eggs www.fatnatseggs.com
Great River Spine and Sport www.grssclinics.com
EZGO Versatile Vehicles www.versatilevehicles.com
Lyle's Excavating