Voting Results

The following members were voted into elected positions at the March 14 Smoker. They will serve during the 2016 and 2017 seasons.

President-Elect: Brett M. Nelson
Secretary: Rick Hagberg
Board Member: Dan Cowan
Board Member: Jeff Belstler

The proposed change to the bylaws passed.

Helpful Handicap Hints

While the golf in Minnesota has opened very early, the MGA/USGA handicap system for Minnesota has not yet opened.  All March play in Minnesota is considered "practice" with none of the scores being posted for handicap revision.  The MGA/USGA handicap system for Minnesota does not open until April 1.  All play on and after April 1 and until October 31 is to be posted.  Remember that all Men's Club Thursday, Event, and Tournament scores will be posted by the handicap chair (Pat Murray), and all other scores daily play is to be posted by the player or player designee.  The only tournament scores that do not need to be posted by the handicap chair are your Classic and individual Challenge matches.  All of those matches MUST be posted as "T"ournament scores either by the players or the scorecard can be put into the scorecard box in the computer room and the chair will post.  If you want the chair to post the scores, you MUST identify the scores as Classic or Challenge scores by writing those words CLEARLY across the card.

Remember, all cards must have the players names (no nicknames, please), hole-by-hole scores, and date of play CLEARLY printed on each card.  If a card is not clearly written, those scorecards will not be posted.  ALSO, an "X" on a card indicates a handicap score according to your handicap.  If you skipped a hole, the handicap score is appropriate.  If you do poorly on a hole and have gone over your adjusted score, you are better off putting the adjusted score down than putting an "X".  An adjusted score and a handicap score are not the same score.  Both, however, are determined by your handicap.

If you have ANY questions regarding handicaps, please feel free to contact Pat Murray via email (patrickjamesmurray@comcast.net) or either Tony Simon or Dan Cowan - the handicap committee members.

Green Haven Opens March 14

Thanks to a stretch of great early spring weather, the course will open Saturday, March 14. Call the pro shop for your tee time.

Brand New Website

We hope you enjoy this new website and find it useful. It will be a work in progress that will get better. One key to making it a great tool is for you to share your thoughts and ideas. Feel free to leave a comment below, or email the webmaster (Rick Hagberg).

One goal is to use the site to replace the annual printed roster booklet. All the information previously in the booklet is available here. Besides being more convenient, it will create cost savings for the club.

New Outdoor Seating

Our patios are getting an upgrade. Green Haven is getting new furniture for relaxing on the outdoor patios. "The new seating is so comfortable, you won't want to leave", said Larry Norland. The chairs should arrive in late April.

Come to the Smoker

The annual Smoker will be held at Green Haven Saturday, March 14 from 11-3. See old friends, have a beverage, and enjoy some free food.

(We don't smoke there, so don't you wonder why we still call it the Smoker?!?  Hmmm......)

New 9-9-9 Super Combination Tournament

Our Spring and Fall 6-6-6 Combination Tournaments are among the most popular events on our schedule. This year, we're adding a brand new 9-9-9 Super Combo.

A total of 27 holes will be played Saturday, June 13. It's a two man team event (pick your own partner), playing nine holes of two man best ball, nine holes scramble and nine holes alternate shot.

Put the date on your schedule - it should be a blast.

New Member Promotion

Once again for 2015, any new member paying the $75 initiation fee will have $50 of that fee rebated to their new pro shop account. The credit can be used for green fees, merchandise, etc.