#pumpkinridgegc | pumpkinridge.com STAY CONNECTED PUMPKINRIDGEGOLFCLUB AUGUST 2023
GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE
Jeff Muller
Dear Members,
The beautiful weather has golf season in full swing! We are adding new staff in every department so you may see new or familiar faces returning to the club With increased staffing, we are getting the bag drop attendants out and working on increasing food and beverage service. We are excited to host our annual Men's Member Guest Invitational the second week of August, with a full 72 teams playing. Couples Twilight is a perfect chance to bring your friends to the club and have a night out - join us on August 6th or 13th!
As always, thank you for your continued support
MEETOURTEAM
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Matt Whitfeld
mwhitfield@pumpkinridge com
503 647 2528
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT MANAGER/ CLUB ACCOUNTANT
Taylor Bench
tbench@pumpkinridge com
503 647 2508
DIRECTOR OF GOLF
John Kawasoe
jkawasoe@pumpkinridge com
503 647 2505
HEAD PROFESSIONAL
Sebastain Stewart
sstewart@pumpkinridge com
503 647 2353
DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY
Matt Kimball
mkimball@pumpkinridge com
503.647.2507
MERCHANDISER
Jared Duvall
jduvall@pumpkinridge com
503 647 2353
CLUB HOURS
Monday: Club Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
12930 NW Old Pumpkin Ridge Rd @pumpkinridgegolfclub | www pumpkinridge com
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Matt Whitfield
Hello PRGC Membership,
Our Pumpkin family continues to grow as we ’ ve welcomed 7 new members to our membership group over the past month! As our growth continues, please engage, and introduce yourself to any fresh faces at the club when you have an opportunity!
The 2022/2023 Discover Membership program is still active, and we have a couple spots available. The cost is $1,500.00 and includes 3 complimentary guest passes, along with some nice Pumpkin Ridge apparel Let me know if you have anyone interested, it is an easy enrollment.
Initiation Fee update: our Initiation Fees are still at $10,000 00 (Junior Executive (under 40 years old)) and $20,000 00 (Full Golf (over 40 years old))
As always, we continue to ask for everyone ’ s commitment with scheduling (and cancelling) tee-times correctly/accurately via EZ Links in order to maximize access for all members THANK YOU!
As a heads up - the Referral Rewards program will be changing in 2023 so that referring members will qualify for a bi-annual golf trip. Stay tuned and more to come….. ��
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Sean & Meagan Free
Brian & Samantha Free
Brian & Olivia Carter
Julianne White
Ryan & Stephanie Snyder
Jon & Kathryn Sigler
For those members curious about Icon Golf, Icon Golf has also added the Golf Club of Houston (TX) and The International (MA) to their club portfolio in 2023! All the Icon trips are 5 star and very memorable so let me know if you ’ re interested in hearing more?!
ATTENTION LADIES: we would LOVE to grow our ladies’ groups at Pumpkin in 2023!...if you are a female member interested in meeting other ladieseven in a casual setting, please email me at mwhitfield@pumpkinridge com We’re actively working with our current ladies’ groups on club programming/events in 2023!
I/we are appreciative of everyone ’ s support!
MEMBERSHIP
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2023 Ladies Tequila Open
ALL PUMPKIN RIDGE LADIES INVITED!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH 9:30AM SHOTGUN
4 PERSON SHAMBLE
$125 PER PERSON - ALL DAY EVENT INVITE UP TO 3 GUESTS OR LET US CREATE A PAIRING FOR YOU.
INCLUDES:FOOD, PRIZES, ON COURSE SNACKS, MARGARITA FLIGHT, CARTS AND COCKTAILS.
CONTESTS: GOLF CART DECORATING, PAR 3 COURSE, MAGIC PUTT AND PUTT FOR PRIZES.
SHOPPING, HOLE SPONSORS AND MUCH MORE!
Matt Kimball Director of Agronomy
We have begun needle aerifying the incredibly dry areas in the fairways This will enable us to get water where we need it and disrupt playability the least Once we have water at the roots, we can reduce the total gallons we apply nightly and in turn provide more firm and fast conditions. As stated in previous updates, we just want to limit the turf loss at all costs which is a challenge given the soils and the aged irrigation system It should be noted as well that we have been exceedingly dry with little to no measurable rain for several months, which adds to the challenge Apparently, I brought the Arizona dry weather with me.
We continue working on bunkers and should have them wrapped up this week
We have hired a landscaper His name in Antonio Silva and he is doing a great job elevating the level of detail in all areas. If you see him out there working, please say hi and welcome him to the team.
The routine vertical mowing and sand topdressing of greens went incredibly well on Tuesday Those greens should be fully healed and playing great by the weekend
We have begun identifying irrigation issues with small colored pin flags. If you see them out there, please leave them so we can get these issues resolved as quickly as possible
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CALENDAR August Events
6 SUNDAY
MEN'S MEMBER GUEST
COUPLES TWILIGHT
We want you and your significant other to join us in a social environment for a 9 hole round of golf, plus dinner and drinks to follow! Also, bring your favorite couple as your guests and enjoy this fun event with them too!
GGID REGISTRATION
THURSDAY
A memorable three days for both members and non-members, with golf and social events for all days of the tournament.
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WEDNESDAY
23
PLAYING IN PINK
Open to all ladies of PRGC, a charity golf tournament with food, drinks and prizes!
GOLF-PLAYERDEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Chuck DaSilva
Dear Members,
Time to sign up for Fall Operation 36 classes. This program has been successful in giving players the opportunity to ‘learn to play’ the game of golf in a group setting versus just learning how to swing a golf club.
Golf skills are learned from the inside-out (putting, chipping, pitching, full-swing etc…) Classes are offered for Ladies, Adult and Juniors and are open to members and their guests
See flyer for full details and schedules. Use QR code on flyer or link to be directed to the OP36 registration page.
Hope you are all enjoying the summer season and getting out to play! Thanks for your support!
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JR OP36 Fall Flyer
OP36 Fall Flyer
GOLF-GHOSTCREEK
PRO SHOP - GHOST CREEK GOLF RULES & TIPS
Sebastain Stewart
The Ghost Creek Golf Course has never been better! Conditions are flawless, the weather is beautiful, and it is an absolute must play right now! We have reinstated the Marshal/Starter program on the weekends here at Ghost to try and help the pace of play and get all the tee times out in a timely and organized manner. Also, the Ghost Creek practice range is now o grass Friday-Sunday!
Ever wondered why you hit it really well on th range, but it doesn't translate to the course? Sounds like all you need is an on course playing lesson to get a second perspective on what you need to do to stripe golf shots just like you do on the range! Email Sebastain your Ghost Creek Head Golf Professional!
sstewart@pumpkinridge.com
PRO TIP: Alright, we are going to go through a ball position crash course for you to understand where the ball should be on every golf club.
Merchandise Ghost & Witch Update Below:
All new Ghost & Witch Rawhide
Headcovers available in both golf shops
Stitch & Peter Millar men's polos available in Witch Hollow
Apparel from Belyn Key & San Soleil for women also in Witch
Women's Greg Norman in the Ghost Golf Shop
4th of July Golf Shop Sale, be on the lookout!!!
If you have any special orders, please contact Jared Duvall to submit your order!
jduvall@pumpkinridge com
All your wedges are going to go under your trail eye (That's right eye for righty, left eye for lefty)
I want all your mid irons, 9-7 to go directly under your nose (Obviously with the right distance between you and the ball)
Long irons, hybrids, and woods so 6-3 iron & all hybrids/woods will go under the lead eye
Last but not least your Driver will go under the lead ear
Side note: Remember "Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast"
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MEMBERSPOTLIGHT PAGE 9
Frank Barich & Doug Sauvageau
Senior Net Club Champion (FB) Senior Club Champion (DS)
Dean Stevenson & Matt Baldwin Super Senior Club Champion (DS) Super Senior Net Club Champion (MB)
Congratulations, Senior Club Champions!
NINE, WINE & DINE PARTY
August 16th
September 13th at 5:30pm
AllPRGC Ladies Welcome!
Please join us for a 9 hole 4 person Scramble, dinner and wine. All skill levels are welcome. Please sign up via Golf Genius or by contacting the pro shop directly. Dinner and wine are sold separately.
