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Grand Haven Golf Club

F RO M T H E G E N E R A L MA N AG E R A N D D I R E C T O R O F G O L F B Y : A N D R E A K N OX

June 2015

*2015 GOLF

TOURNAMENT CALENDAR

• October 10-11th

Men’s Member-Member

• October 17-18th Women’s Member-Member

• October 23rd-25th

Men’s Invitational

• December 12-13th

Couple’s Championship

Mark your Calendars and make plans to join us!

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Turf Talk 2

From the Golf Shop 3

SenseSational Golf 3

Great Golf Shots 3

Upcoming Events 8-10

Club Events Calendar 7

GHMGA 6

GHWGA 6

LGLGH 6

The Hub of the Club 8

Membership 5

Director of Sales 5

Chef’s Corner 4

THE 19TH HOLE

June is one of my favorite months. We welcome the first day of summer, celebrate Father’s Day

and stay glued to the television for the second major golf tournament of year; the US Open. This

year’s US Open Championship is being played at Chambers Bay, University Place, in the state of

Washington June 15-21, 2015. Visit www.chambersbaygolf.com to learn more details about this

unique venue in the Pacific Northwest and www.usopen.com for all the fascinating history and most

recent news items on the tournament itself. Will Martin Kymer defend his 2014 title or could this

years trophy be hoisted by one of the players earning entry through a local qualifier? We’ll all just

have to wait and see.

Our new golf cart fleet arrived on May 18th. It was quite a sight to see the four Club Car tractor

trailers lined up in the parking lot carrying the 72 shiny new vehicles. The new fleet is identical

looking to the old but there is no mistaking the noticeable difference in acceleration and ride. Enjoy!

Also new this month is the addition of Billy VanArsdale to our golf staff. Billy will be managing the

golf shop and cart staff and we are very fortunate to have him join our team. Please stop in the golf

shop to say hello and introduce yourself.

Monday’s this month include three play day opportunities the 8th, 15th and 29th. Tee times will

run 7:30 to 11am and guests of members are welcome to play at a rate of $55 plus tax (4 times per

year). The driving range will be open on the Monday play days until 1pm.

Speaking of Monday’s, on June 15th we are hosting a special “Ladies Learn and Play” beginning

at 1pm. This day is designed to give women an introduction to golf in a comfortable fun

environment. Beginner or experienced, member or non-member - you are welcome to join us. $5 of

each entry fee will be donated to “GAL 7” of Flagler County. Look for the details on page 9 of this

newsletter or stop by the golf shop to sign up.

The food and beverage department has been very busy this past month creating new menus and

functions for you to enjoy at the club. You’ll definitely not want to miss The

Not So” Newly Wed Game Wednesday June 24th. Our own Bill Holland has volunteered to be the

Game Show Host for this fun and entertaining evening. Look for details contained in this newsletter

for this and other great club events on tap this month. See you around the club,

May was a busy month for the Grand Haven

Maintenance team! We sprayed our second

pre-emergent herbicide application, applied our

insect control to the whole course, put out 12

tons of fertilizer wall to wall, and aerified all the

tees and fairways! We have also maintained our

schedule of bi-weekly verticutting and topdressing

greens. The only thing missing was some rain. We

only received .37" in May. It has been a struggle

to keep moisture in the soil via the irrigation sys-

tem. In an ideal world, irrigation is a supplement

to regular rainfall, not a replacement. With all that

being said, the course is holding up well.

Our new Toro ProCore 648 Aerifier was delivered

on May 22nd. Mother Nature permitting, the

greens will have already been aerified (May 31st

and June 1st) and started the healing process

when this newsletter goes out. The aerification

holes are small and tightly spaced. With the next

two aerifications, we may punch a larger hole that

is more spread out. The new equipment allows us

to be more versatile with our

aerification practices. We can

adjust spacing and tine size/type

dependent upon what we see in

the way of greens condition, as well as pick the

plugs up and roll the green all with this machine.

The ProCore is a welcome addition to our fleet of

equipment at Grand Haven!

While the course is closed on June 1st, we are

contracting a Bobcat service to help us clear the

line of sight issue from the back tees to the

fairway on #6. Our in house attempt was a failure

due to...let's call it wildlife! With the aid of the

Bobcat, we will hopefully solve the problem with

that wetland area.

If you have any questions or comments about the

aerification process or the golf course in general, I

can be reached at [email protected]

TU R F TA L K BY : TJ WE S T

“The new equipment

allows us to be more

versatile with our

aerification practices.”

Aerification May 2015 New ProCore Aerifier

Please stop in the golf shop to introduce yourself to

Billy and give him a big

Grand Haven welcome!

mailto:[email protected]

S E N S E S A T I O N A L G O L F D I S C O V E R I N G H O W T O P L A Y Y O U R B E S T G O L F

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G R E A T G O L F S H O T S

F R O M T H E G O L F S H O P F O R . . .

The Grand Haven team would love to share in your great shots and great rounds.

Please let the golf shop know when something out-standing happens to you or one

of your fellow members.

5/13/15 Larry Geiser Eagle on Hole #6

5/21/15 Bob Aiken Eagle on Hole #18

5/09/15 Nobuko Koop Hole in One #8 (her second on this hole)

5/03/15 Gino DiGiore Eagle on Hole #10

5/23/15 Brian Gazzoli Shot a 64 on 5/23/15 with an Eagle on #2, six birdies and no

bogies. The round was witnessed by playing partners Paul Gillis

and Dave Pilvinsky. Nice round Brian!

5/26/15 Rick LaFond Eagle on Hole #12

5/29/15 Keith Marvin Eagle on Hole #2

For information on Rick’s programs at Grand Haven or to

schedule a lesson, stop by the golf shop or give him a call at

1-941-661-5483.

Sneaky Squirrels and

Crafty Crows . . . .

Please be aware that

along with the beauty

of nature comes a

few cautions.

Please do not

leave food in your

golf bag or

golf cart

unattended.

The squirrels and

crows have learned

that these are easy

meals and are not

shy about helping

themselves.

Tom Basso and Gerry Mack

getting ready for another

busy morning at bag drop.

2015 Summer of Discovery Aiming Program

This program has been designed to give you the opportunity to take a look at how

your address to impact motion sequence can clearly affect scoring consistency. Your

swing motion pattern can even cause physical pain and strain on your body. Let me

help you find the emotional and physical “path of least resistance” in your golf game.

30 Minute Sessions to help beat the summer heat just $30.

Welcome Billy Van Arsdale! AKA Billy. He is 57 years old

and was born in Greer, South Carolina. He has lived and worked most of my

career at clubs in Western North Carolina. He also is a "Quarter Century" (29

years) Class A member of the P.G.A. of America. His hobbies include fishing,

yoga, playing with my granddaughter. Still love to play and compete in state

and sectional tournaments. He is excited to be at Grand Haven and wants

to meet all of you.

“I want too impress upon the membership that I am here for all their

needs at any time. “ Billy

Please be

reminded that

dress code asks

that you not wear

jeans in the

clubhouse, dining

room or on the

golf course.

Please remind

your guests of our

dress code also so

that they may be

prepared

appropriately.

CH E F ’S CO R N E R BY : TO M M Y GS C H W I N D

First off and foremost, I would like to introduce

myself Chef Thomas Gschwind and my

colleague Chef Jason Musella, as the new

culinary additions to this already fantastic grand

haven golf club team! We are very excited to

plant our feet, roll up our sleeves and get to

work. Jay and I have a number of years of ex-

perience working with each other as kitchen

managers and chefs. We also attended three

years of culinary school together at First Coast

Technical College in St. Augustine Fl.

Chef Jason has cooked and managed

at a few different local seafood restaurants

throughout his culinary career. He has a passion

for making exceptionally good food and puts a

lot of focus in his southern style cuisine. I could

not be happier to have not only a great chef and

great employee as a part of my culinary team,

but a great friend as well.

For myself, growing up on a large farm

in upstate New York taught me many things like

waking up early, working hard through a

multitude of different conditions and being

accountable. All are things I look forward to

bringing here to

Grand Haven

with me. Like

Chef Jason, I

have years of experience working in local area

restaurants at all kitchen level aspects. I am

personally excited about sharing my take on

food with all of the Members here and can’t wait

to start hearing responses back.

We have a handful of things to look

forward to in the month of June from a food and

beverage point of view. Starting June 2nd, our

new lunch menu and bar menu will be out so be

ready to come and check everything out. Out

lunch menu will be available Tuesday through

Sunday daily from 11am-4pm. The bar menu

will be available Wednesday through Saturday

from 4pm-7pm. We also have a few different

member and social events scheduled so be sure

to check out the monthly calendar and schedule

accordingly!

D I R E C T O R O F S A L E S B Y : J E R I H A R P E R

with her amazing room decorations.

Thank you to all the lovely models that

volunteered at the Chico’s Fashion show benefit

for the GAL7 Foundation. 140 ladies filled the

clubhouse for wine, hor d’oeuvres, and dessert

while 12 beautiful models showcased Chico’s new

fashion lines. Thank you to the committee who

put together such a wonderful event.

Two beautiful weddings finished off the month.

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. James and Mr. &

Mrs. Brown. The Grand Haven team transformed

with clubhouse into a beautiful fairytale for the

brides. Best wishes to the two happy couples!

Create a special event, casual or formal, during

these hot summer months. High school or college

graduate? Throw a surprise party in the Coastal

Room overlooking the Intracoastal waterway.

Birthday or milestone around the corner? Come

celebrate with the Grand Haven team. Have

friends or family visiting this summer? Make the

most of your time together and let us do the

cooking for you. Whether it’s a small get-together

or a large family reunion, we strive to make your

event a memory forever!

Wow! May was an exciting

month with Mother’s Day

brunch, two weddings, a

charity golf tournament, a

fashion show, H.E.R.O.S.

breakfast, DJ night with

the Supernatural Duo, a

Murder Mystery Dinner, and a tea party.

We kicked off the month with a tournament

benefiting Gratitude America. Over 70 golfers

and an additional 50 guests for the awards

dinner raised $6000 for our soldiers coming

home. Thank you to Coldwell Banker Premier

Properties and all participating sponsors for

hosting such a successful event.

We welcomed the Flagler County Tourism Office

and their H.E.R.O.S. of Flagler County for

breakfast at the club. Every year the tourism

office recognizes the front line employees in the

hospitality industry. These H.E.R.O.S are given

awards for their outstanding service and

thanked for going above the everyday call of

duty. Congratulations and thank you for your

excellent service.

Happy Mother’s day to all the mom’s out there

and thank you for joining us at the Mother’s Day

brunch. We had over 120 members dine with

our new chefs and Meagan wowed us again

The 19th Hole

NE W ME MB E R S A S O F MA Y 1 , 2015

5/1/2015 SKEE, JEFFERY TRIAL MEMBER

5/8/2015 NICHOLS, TERRY Social

5/14/2015 HOPKINS, RALPH Social

“Create a special event,

casual or formal, during

these hot summer

months. Whether it’s a

small get-together or a

large family reunion,

we strive to make your

event a memory

forever!”

The MGA year runs from 7/1 thru 6/30. We are closing out the 2014/2015 year at the end of June.

Beginning July 1, the following people are the Board Members for the 2015/2016 year:

Harry Hasty-President

Ted Kolva-Vice President

Jan Marsh-Membership

Larry Geiser-Tournament Director

Michael Tebbano-Tournament Scoring and Communication

Jim Golomb-Treasurer

Bob Aiken-Rules and Grounds

Billy Wood-Handicaps and Sunshine

Steve Samuel-Web Master

As a reminder, if you haven’t paid your $40 annual fee for the 2015/2016 year, please do so no later

than July 1st.

We currently have 105 members and would like to welcome the following three members who joined

in the last month: David Jaworski, Jim McCutcheon, Michael Zuest.

G H M G A ( G R A N D H AV E N M E N ’ S G O L F A S S O C I A T I O N )

G H WG A ( G R A N D H AV E N W O M E N ’ S G O L F A S S O C I A T I O N )

As a reminder,

if you haven’t

paid your $40

annual fee for

the 2015/2016

year, please do

so no later

than July 1st.

Opening Day has been set for September 15, 2015!! I am looking forward to another awesome year!!!

50 members have already paid their dues, so we are off to a good start. $40.00 dues are due at the

end of June, you can drop a check at the golf shop and meet our new Pro at the same time or you can

mail a check to Carol Wolfe, if you have any information changes to make, please fill out one of the

applications, along with your check.

Kenny O’Connor

[email protected]

The LGLGH finished its season on May 14th with a step aside scramble and luncheon. Cathy Whitby

chaired this fun event. We will resume league play in September, but will continue our 8:30 am

Thursday play throughout the summer. Anyone wishing to play with us June. July and August may do

so without paying league dues. You need to be a Full or Associate golf member.

Congratulations go the LGLHG ladies Alice Lafond and Martha Morse who took 1st place in the Grand

Haven Cup.

A reminder that dues for the 2015-2016 season need to be paid no later than July 1 to get in the

directory.

Karen Oorlog

LGLHG President

L G L G H ( L A D I E S G O L F L E A G U E O F G R A N D H AV E N )

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J U N E 2 0 1 5

S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T

1 CLUBHOUSE & GOLF COURSE CLOSED Course Aer i f ica t ion

2 Lunch Menu 11am-4pm


Bar Menu 4—7pm


Bar Menu 4—7pm

Ala Carte Dining 5:30—7:30 pm


Bar Menu 4—7pm

Happy Hour 4:00—5:30pm



Bar Menu 4—7pm


8 Tee Times

7:30—11:00 am


1 0 Lunch Menu 11am-4pm

Seafood Buffet

5:30—7:30 pm


Bar Menu 4—7pm



Bar Menu 4—7pm




Bar Menu 4—7pm


1 5

Tee Times

7:30—11:00 am

Ladies Learn & Play

1:00 - 4:30 pm



Birthday Bash

5:30—7:30 pm


Networking 9’s & Business After Hours


Bar Menu 4—7pm




Bar Menu 4—7pm

2 1 Father ’s Day Cookout 11:00 am —2:00 pm

2 2 CLUBHOUSE & GOLF COURSE CLOSED



Bar Menu 4—7pm

The Not so Newlywed Game Night

6:00—8:30 pm


Bar Menu 4—7pm



Bar Menu 4—7pm




Turkey Buffet

5:30—7:30 pm


2 9 Tee Times

7:30—11:00 am


TH E HU B O F T H E CLU B BY : SAR A H WE L L S

“I can tell you that if a

question is asked about

your monthly statement

that I cannot answer I

will find out for you.”

Golf Shop Charge

Restaurant Charge

Payment for

last month’s bill

Last

month’s

bill total

This

month’s

charges

Any payments

you made or

credits I have

applied

What will be

charged to your

credit card

around the 5th

of the following

month.

Over the last several months all

the technical difficulties with the

statement Web site I thought it

would be helpful to demonstrate

how to read your monthly

member statement. I know how frustrating it can

be to not understand how a company is billing you.

I want you to know that my office always has an

open door. I truly value each member and want

you to know how seriously I take billing and

statements each month. I can tell you that if a

question is asked about your monthly statement

that I cannot answer I will find out for you. The

billing statement has many intricate parts that

unless a person understands each part it may

seem a simple process. Each time a member

comes and utilizes the Club there is a possibility

for charges to occur in 3 different departments.

Each department charges a member’s account

essentially the same way but appears on the

statement differently. As you can see below I have

highlighted a golf charge as well as a food and

beverage charge. When you look at your statement

online you will notice that the Reference# is a

hyperlink that when you click on it will pop the

actual ticket up in a separate window on your com-

puter. In order to view your statement like it is

shown below you will need to click on the drop

down box and pick the month you want to view.

Then click on the “Printable View” button. Your

statement should open in another window. You

then should be able to take the previous balance

plus the purchases, minus any payments/credits

and reach the same total that appears in the

balance due box. I hope this has helped and

remember I can be reached via phone at extension

3208 or via email at [email protected] .

mailto:[email protected]

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Grand Haven Golf Club

Phone: 386-445-2327

Fax: 386-445-3866

E-mail: [email protected]

We’re On the Web! www.grandhavengc.com

If you walked through any door at Grand Haven chances are you have noticed

Joseph’s work. If you have used any restroom in the Clubhouse you have probably

noticed Joseph’s work. If you have walked on the sidewalk or set on the patio, then

you have witnessed Joseph’s work. Joseph Berleus worked diligently for Grand

Haven for over 11 years. He was here faithfully each week from 6:00 am—11:30 am

to make sure the Clubhouse was ready for guests. He has chosen to retire and

focus on finishing his book and spending time with his family. Reggie Mathelier who

has been part of our Grand Haven team since 2013 will be taking over Joseph’s

roles. There is a card in Sarah’s office if you wish to send Joseph any well wishes.

The card will be available until June 26th.

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