2012 Golf Issue by Inter-County Leader

SPECIAL GOLF ISSUE• INTER-COUNTY LEADER & WASHBURN COUNTY REGISTER • APRIL 25, 2012

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Special Golf Issue

Golf courses and specialty shops

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Amery Golf Club

601 Deronda St. Amery, WI Phone: 715-268-7213 Web site: www.amerygolfclub.com E-mail: amerygolfclub@amerytel.net Owners: Membership owned Club manager: Kevin Maupin Superintendent: Chris Schanon Course designer: Tom Varden of the Twin Cities designed the original nine holes in 1922, and Don Herfort of the Twin Cities designed the additional nine holes in 1989. Type of course: Public Holes: Regulation 18 holes Length: 6,300 yards Course par: 72 Membership: Individual: $645, Age 19-30 individual, $500; Couple: $890, Family: $970, Student: $220. Our members also enjoy a reciprocal play agreement with Barron, Cumberland, Frederic, Luck, Colfax, Siren National and Pheasant Hills Golf Clubs. Fees: Weekdays: 9 holes $15 and 18 holes $25. Weekends & holidays: 9 holes $18 and 18 holes $30. Twilight special after 3 p.m.: $30 with cart/weekdays, $35 weekends. Leagues: Wednesday ladies, Thursday men’s. Lessons: Yes, by Steve Wilhelm. Driving range: Yes. Small bucket range balls - $4; Large bucket range balls - $7. Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: Yes Practice green: Yes Power carts: $15/person for 18 holes; $10/person for nine holes. Pull carts: $6 for 18 holes, $3 for 9 holes. Walking: Yes Golf Club rental: Yes Clubhouse: Yes. The clubhouse is available for weddings, anniversaries, reunions, etc. Call 715-268-7213. Restaurant: No Snack bar & Cocktails: Yes

Frederic Golf Course

Hwy. 35, South of Frederic 1/2 mile Frederic, WI 54837 Phone: 715-327-8250 Web site: www.fredericgolfcourse.com E-mail: fredericgolf@lakeland.ws Owners/operators: Stockholder owned Manager: Joan Spencer Type of course: Public Holes: 18 Length: 6,173 yards Course par: 72 Membership: Individual: $575, Couple: $755; Family: $825, Age 17 & Under: $85, Age 18-24: $225, 30-day trail: $150. Fees: Weekday: 9 holes $16, 18 holes $25. Weekend & holidays: 9 holes $21, 18 holes $33. Senior and junior discounts. Early bird and twilight special (Monday-Friday): Before 10 a.m., $18, after 2 p.m. or after 6 p.m., call for details. Saturday twilight: 3-6 p.m. $25. Sunday twilight: 2-6 p.m. $20. Leagues: Tuesday morning men’s. Lessons: Call for information. Driving range: Yes Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: Yes Practice green: Yes Power carts: Yes Pull carts: Yes Walking: Yes Golf club rental: Yes Clubhouse: Yes. Dining room and pavilion available for parties. Restaurant: Yes

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Fox Run Golf Course

Hwy. 35, 2 mi. North of Webster Phone: 715-866-7953 Web site: www.foxrungolf.net E-mail: info@foxrungolf.net Owners/operators: Kevin (KC) and Amy Belland Course designer: Ren Belland Type of course: Public Holes: Two nine-hole courses Course par: 27 for the par 3 and 35 for the regulation course. Membership: Individual: $550, Couple: $650, Family: $730, Student: $300. Fees: Weekdays (Sunday, after 2 p.m. -Thursday): Par-3 course $9.35. Regulation 9 course $15.50. 18 Regulation course $25.50. 18 Regulation 9 plus Par 3 $19.50. Discounts for seniors and juniors on weekdays. Weekends and holidays: Regulation 9 course $18.50. Par 3 course $11.50. 18 Regulation $31. 18 Regulation 9 plus Par 3 $24. Leagues: Tuesday evening men’s; Wednesday morning ladies; Thursday morning men’s. Lessons: Yes Driving range: Yes Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: Yes Practice green: Yes Power carts: Yes Pull carts: Yes Walking: Yes Golf club rental: Yes Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: No Snack bar & Cocktails: Yes

Grantsburg Golf Course

333 W. George St. Grantsburg, WI Phone: 715-463-2300 Web site: www.golfgrantsburg.com E-mail: golfgrantsburg@gmail.com Owners/operators: Village of Grantsburg/Grantsburg Golf Course, LLC Clubhouse manager: John Addison Type of course: Public Holes: 9 Length: 1,933 yards Course par: 32 Membership: Individual: $270, Couple: $335, Family: $375, Student: $125, Youth: $65. Fees: 9 holes $10, 18 holes $15, Leagues: Monday youth, Tuesday ladies, Wednesday morning seniors, Wednesday afternoon and evening men’s. Lessons: Yes Driving range: No Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: No Practice green: No Power carts: Yes Pull carts: Yes Walking: Yes Golf club rental: Yes Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: No Snack bar & Cocktails: Yes

Krooked Kreek Golf Course

2448 75th Ave. (CTH M) Osceola, WI Phone: 715-294-3673 Web site: www.KrookedKreek.com E-mail: golf@krookedkreek.com Owners/operators: Dean Dehmer, Kevin Berg, Gary Olson, Glen Dehmer. Director of Golf: Bob Klund Type of course: Public Holes: 18 Length: 6,109 yards Course par: 72 Membership: Individual: $541, Couple: $767, Family: $960, College student: $257, Junior: $195. Fees: Weekdays: 9 holes $16, 18 holes $25; Weekends and holidays: 9 holes $20, 18 holes $32. Leagues: Tuesday and Wednesday men’s, Thursday ladies, Friday couples. Lessons: Yes Driving range: Yes, $3.50 for 30 balls. Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: Yes Practice green: Yes Power carts: Yes. 9 holes $14; 18 holes $26. Pull carts: Yes. 9 or 18 holes $2. Walking: Yes Golf club rental: Yes. 9 or 18 holes $10. Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: No Snack bar & Cocktails: Yes

Luck Golf Course

1520 South Shore Drive Luck, WI 54853 Phone: 715-472-2939 Web site: www.luckgolfcourse.com E-mail: lgcdirector@lakeland.ws Owners/operators: Village of Luck Director of golf operations: Susan Matusiak Course superintendant: Kevin Clunis Course designer: Gordon Emerson Type of course: Public Holes: 18 Length: 6,200 yards Course par: 71 men’s, 72 women’s Membership: Individual: $600; Couple: $700; Family: $750; Youth, $100; College student: $225. Fees: Weekdays (Monday-Thursday): 9 holes $15, 18 holes $24. Weekends: 9 holes $20, 18 holes $35; Call for junior/senior specials, twilight rates and other specials. Leagues: Mondays Lessons: Free - Sundays - 2 p.m. Driving range: Yes. $4 per bucket. Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: Yes Practice green: Yes Power carts: Yes. 9 holes, $12; 18 holes, $16. Pull carts: Yes. 9 or 18 holes, $3. Walking: Yes Golf club rental: $5. Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: Yes. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Snack bar & Cocktails: Yes

Yellow Lake Golf Course

7768 CTH U, Danbury, WI 54830 Phone: 715-866-7107 Owner/operators: Chuck and Sheila Anderson Type of course: Public Holes: 9 Length: 2,613 yards Course par: 34 Membership: Single: $260, Family: $360. 10% off through May 5. Fees: Weekdays: $8 all day. Weekends and holidays: $10 all day Leagues: Monday men’s, Tuesday and Thursday coed. Lessons: No Driving range: Next door. Chipping green: No Putting green: No Practice bunker: No Practice green: No Power carts: Yes Pull carts: Yes Walking: Yes Golf club rental: Yes Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: Yes Snack bar & Cocktails: Yes

St. Croix Valley Golf Course

2200 U.S. Hwy. 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Phone: 715-483-3377 Web site: www.stcroixvalley golfcourse.com Owners: Mark Becker/Jim Rochford Sr. Manager: Mark Becker/Jim Rochford Sr. Director of golf: Dave Johnson Course designer: Andy Lindquist, opened in 1923 Type of course: Public Holes: Regulation 9 holes Length: 3,060 yards Course par: 36 Membership: Preseason - Individual: $295; Couple: $475, Family: $100/Child, Student: $100-$135, College student: $195. Fees: Weekdays: 9 holes $14 and 18 holes $21. Weekends & holidays: 9 holes $16 and 18 holes $24. Seniors (62-plus) and Juniors (Under 16) Monday, Wednesday and Friday before noon, 9 holes $11 and 18 holes $18. Twilight play: unlimited, Saturday and Sunday after 4 p.m. $27 w/cart. Leagues: Tuesday night women’s league, Wednesday morning seniors league, Thursday night men’s league and a Friday night couples league. Lessons: Yes, by Dave Johnson. Driving range: Yes Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: Yes Practice green: Yes Power carts: $12/person for 18 holes; $8/person for 9 holes. Pull carts: $3 for 18 holes; $2 for 9 holes. Walking: Yes Golf Club rental: $8 for 9 holes; $12 for 18 holes. Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: Yes Snack bar & Cocktails: Yes

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YELLOW LAKE

DANBURY– Sand greens certainly make Yellow Lake Golf Course unique, in that golfers need to employ a different strategy than they would normally use on courses with grass greens. Owners Chuck and Sheila Anderson take pride in having what Chuck believes might be the only golf course in Wisconsin with sand greens. Chuck Anderson said golfers need to “chip and

“Chip and run” strategy is key to mastering the sand green

The “chip and run” strategy has held strong on the Yellow Lake Golf Course for 80 years. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Owners Chuck and Sheila Anderson take pride in having what Chuck believes may be the only golf course in Wisconsin with sand greens.

in Wisconsin that kept the concept. Anderson hasn’t heard of any other courses that have sand greens. Many people will practice on Jack O’Fallon’s Westside Driving Range, located three-fourths of a mile down French Road, before playing the Yellow Lake course. After teeing off, golfers need to chip the ball near the hole and let the ball roll into the green. Golfers don’t want a lot of loft on their ball, because the ball will hit the ground and bounce off the green. This is where using a No. 7 iron is best, because it has less loft than a normal pitching wedge. “The short game is important,” Anderson said. “The approach shot is the most-

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run,” to have success on the course. “The secret is to chip early and let the ball run onto the green,” he said. “There’s a hard pack of sand underneath, and then a layer of soft sand on top. A No. 7 iron is a key iron around here.” Golfers don’t need many clubs in their bag for playing this course, as a driver, a couple of irons and a putter will suffice. That’s what late, longtime golfer Harold Haaf of Webster did until he was in his mid-80s. Golf courses used to have sand greens in the 1920s and ‘30s when there weren’t any irrigation systems, Anderson said. But Yellow Lake is probably the only one

important shot here, just like with grass greens.” Once golfers make the green, they need to be aware of sand pebbles, which could alter the ball’s movement on the green. Hitting a small pebble can ruin a good putt and make the ball just miss the hole. Before the Andersons bought the golf course in May of 1988, it was much easier to get the ball into the cup, because the ball used to funnel into the hole. So golfers needed to simply get the ball near the hole, and it would go in the cup. The Andersons took away the funnel, so golfers are required to work at making a good putt. Night-light golfing is popular at Yellow Lake Golf Course, as the course was one of the first courses in the area to start offering it 20-plus years ago. Groups of people golf six holes near the clubhouse. Golfers play with balls that glow in the dark, and there’s a light stick on the hole flags. Each group is given a flashlight, which they shine on the hole as people in their party are putting on the green. Night-light golf occurs almost every weekend from now until Labor Day, Anderson said. This is the kind of activity that reflects the golf course’s image of providing a pleasurable golfing experience. Golfers of all skill levels can enjoy themselves on this course, while not being hurried. “Our emphasis is on fun. There’s no ranger on the course,” Anderson said. – Leader staff reporter

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FREDERIC — If you haven’t played Frederic Golf Course, they want you to know FREDERIC what you’re missing! This is the 55th year of consistently great golf at FGC and the 12th year of being an 18-hole course. Golfers at Frederic have always enjoyed the lush fairways and beautifully manicured greens along with the challenging but fair holes. Golfers like being able to walk the course if they choose, but there are always plenty of power carts if walking isn’t your thing. It is truly one of the more enjoyable courses in Northwest Wisconsin for all levels of golfers. They believe that once someone plays Frederic Golf Course, they will have a customer for life. With the mild winter and the warm spring weather we’ve had, the course is already in great shape. They opened a month ahead of last year and everyone is excited about that. Golf course superintendent, Ray Amundson is back and getting the course in its usual excellent condition. With his over 20 years of experience at FGC, people have come to expect great things from Amundson and his crew. And they won’t be disappointed in 2012 – consistently great golf at a reasonable price! Joan Spencer is back as manager and as usual has some new ideas up her sleeve. This is her sixth year at FGC, so she pretty much knows everybody by name and that’s good considering they had over 13,000 rounds played last summer. Spencer, along with Mel, Sue and the entire clubhouse staff, strives to make every experience at Frederic Golf Course a pleasant one. Spencer is happy to accommodate groups of any size and guarantees that any event at FGC will be a well-run and fun experience. Whether it’s a family outing, a corporate tournament or just a great day of golf with friends, the staff at FGC will do their best to make it a good one. There is always a lot going on at Frederic Golf Course. To see a schedule of tournaments and events, please visit their Web site at www.fredericgolfcourse.com. Remember, if you want to play in their club tournament – always the last weekend in

Frederic Golf Course: Consistently great golf

The Frederic Golf Course offers 18 holes of challenging, At the Frederic Golf Course you'll run into a friendly yet fair, golf with beautiful scenery. Shown above is hole staff to help you with your golfing needs. Pictured (L to eight, which is a par 4, bordered by water. – Photo submitted R): Clubhouse manager Joan Spencer, Frankie and suAugust – you need to be a member with a quality meats. Every- perintendent Ray Amundson. – Photo by Marty Seeger

current handicap. Club tournament weekend is always a fun and competitive weekend and it is a great way to meet new people. There are usually seven or eight flights for the men, and three for the women, so even if you’ll never be a club champion, you could win your particular flight and that can be exciting too. Just ask anyone who has gone home with a trophy! All other tournaments are open to everyone so check out the Web site and come out and play. The course’s largest tournaments include St. Croix Regional Medical Center and Northwest Passage. Both have had their fundraising tournaments there for years, and everyone at FGC is proud they're their course of choice. A new tournament this year is a spring Big Cup tournament. Everyone enjoys the Big Cup in the fall so much they decided to have another one in the spring and that tournament is May 6. Bruce Rowe is heading up another new tournament to raise money for the kids sports in Frederic and Luck. It’s the Kids ‘n’ Sports tournament—a four-person scramble, and is on Monday, May 21. Call the golf course for more information or to sign up. Also new this year to Frederic Golf Course is a meat raffle on Saturday nights starting at 5:30 p.m. It benefits the Burnett Hockey Association and features Daeffler’s

one is welcome to come on out – you might get lucky and go home with some great steaks! Information on the junior program will be sent home with the kids from area schools and advertised later in May. The Pitch, Putt and Drive contest for the juniors will be held again this summer. Again, details will be available at a later date. Regular happenings at FGC include scrambles, men’s Tuesday morning league, Men’s Day on Tuesday afternoons, ladies no-commitment morning league on Thursdays, and Ladies Day on Thursday afternoon (course is still open to everyone on Thursdays). Herb Howe will be running the men’s traveling league this year. If you don’t golf and would like to learn, golf professional Tim Smith is available for lessons. Just call the course for details. The driving range is a great place to practice and is open during golf-course hours except Thursday mornings when it is closed for mowing. Don’t forget about happy hour— Wednesday nights from 6-8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday nights from 5-7 p.m. And check out the schedule for the Friday night taco/pasta buffets. It includes an allyou-can-eat taco or pasta buffet at a great price. It’s a favorite of many! FGC offers a variety of memberships including single, couples, family, junior, student and corporate memberships. We also

offer a one-month membership, a weekday membership, a weekend punch card, a driving range pass and a riding cart pass. They have reciprocity with many area courses – Amery Golf Club, Luck Golf Course, Siren National, Krooked Kreek (Osceola), Rolling Hills (Barron), White Tail (Colfax), Pheasant Hills (Hammond) and Cumberland Golf Course. Cost is $25 for 18 holes of golf with cart at these courses if you have a membership at Frederic Golf Course. If you would like to become a stockholder, FGC stock is available but you do not have to be a stockholder to become a member. Frederic Golf Course is a privately owned course open to the public. Outside play is always welcome. It is owned entirely by its stockholders who vote for a seven-person board of directors to help run the club. Any stockholder can run for the board. Some of FGC’s original stockholders are still active members today, and like the stockholders back in the 1950s, put a lot of volunteer effort into making the course a success and an asset to the community. For more information on Frederic Golf Course please call 715-327-8250 or check out their Web site at www.fredericgolfcourse.com. If you enjoy consistently great golf, Frederic Golf Course is the place for you. - submitted

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LUCK – Luck Golf Course is nestled on the south shore of picturesque Big Butternut Lake and has graced the area for LUCK more than 74 years, providing enjoyment, challenge, and at the same time, showcasing the natural beauty of the area. Designed by Gordon Emerson, the Luck Golf Course offers a variety of terrains and multiple tee boxes to both test and satisfy players of all abilities. Luck Golf Course is a 6,200-yard par-71 layout sporting 18 holes. Eight of the original nine holes are on rolling countryside flowing through open land that is dotted with majestic oak trees. The other 10 holes weave through a pristine pine and hardwood forest, placing a premium on accuracy and club selection. In 1988, the course was expanded to 18 holes due in part to a generous donation of the land to the south of the course by the Ravnholt family for the purpose of a second nine. The order of the holes was reversed in 1997 with the construction of a new building. In the winter of 2004, the clubhouse and bar were remodeled. Today, Luck Golf Course is in great shape and offers the perfect balance of challenge and family fun. The Luck Golf Course is under new management inside and out. Both a new clubhouse manager and new course superintendent have been hired. Both are jazzed. Eager. Excited to get to work and make Luck Golf Course the place to be. Susan Matusiak hails most recently from Forest Lake where she worked at the Washington County Licens-

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ing Center and as a site manager for the Forest Lake Athletic Association. She was also the information resource coordinator for Hubbard Broadcasting (KSTP, KS95, FM 107) and has a myriad of marketing experience. Matusiak has moved back to Luck, where her roots are, to be near family. As village Administrator Kristina Handt said, “Susan’s previous manSusan Matusiak has been agement and customer hired as the clubhouse man- service experience, work ager for the Luck Municipal in the marketing field, faGolf Course. - Photos by Greg miliarity with Luck area, Marsten and her the love of the game make her an excellent choice for clubhouse manager at Luck Golf Course.” Matusiak noted her family goes back 100 years in Luck and she has spent summers and weekends here throughout her life. She said she is recently an “empty nester” so she made her way back home. “This is my dream job and I am honored - it is my privilege to do my very best for Luck Golf Course to promote the game of golf.” Kevin Clunis is the new course superintendent and comes with credentials as long as one’s arm. He has been a certified golf course superintendent since 1994, has 27 years' experience as a superintendent at such golf courses as Tanners Brook in Forest Lake, St. Croix National, Stillwater Country Club, Wedgewood Valley Golf Club and Bistol Ridge Golf Club. He has been very active as a member of the Golf Course Superintendent Association of AmerKevin Clunis (R) ss the golf ica and Minnesota Golf course superintendent.

Course Superintendents Association. Handt noted he is a “regular in the area” and has golfed the Luck course many times – even back when it was a nine-hole course. “I’ve been around and been involved in the associations on both a local and national scale,” Clunis said. “I’ve been our chapter delegate for the last 11 years, so I do get to know all the people in the industry on both sides of the fence – suppliers and superintendents.” Clunis shared that he has a family of four, and he is close to being an empty nester himself, with his last child in college. He also said his in-laws have a cabin which is about a “pitching wedge away from the maintenance building.” “I enjoy this area and really like this part of the world … I’m looking forward to the opportunity here. It is all about meeting needs by exceeding expectations and providing an exceptional experience at Luck Golf Course.” One thing is clear, there is a new buzz at the Luck Golf Course, and there is a new team in place determined to make this great community asset even better. When you would like to have a special golf tournament, golf outing, charity event or club scramble, you will be in very competent hands. Luck Golf Course and Country Club wants you to know that “You are Invited!” This is a public course and facility. The staff both indoors and out are top-notch. They can customize an event for any size group with small-town hospitality and big-time professionalism. After your event, join your friends upstairs for great treetop views of the course from the outdoor deck. Indoor seating for 100 or more makes it a beautiful location for parties, weddings or any reason friends gather. Chef Bob has joined the staff to provide culinary delights previously unseen in this area. Meals are served Wednesdays and Thursdays only, and on a prepaid basis. Learn more at www.luckgolfcourse.com Luck Golf Course is proud to offer the services of Dick Johnson for private lessons. Johnson has been a PGA Class A Pro for 30 years. He has worked with the likes of Dr. James Suttie of Cog Hill, Master Champion Claude Harmon and many PGA tour players. He has taught over 25,000 lessons and is available right here at the Luck course. There is always something going on at Luck Golf Course. And, you are invited.

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AMERY – Golfers will certainly find a challenging course in Amery, in which AMERY half of its 18 holes have water hazards. Amery Golf Club, nestled on 150 acres of land inside the city of Amery, is an 18hole regulation course that provides numerous challenges along the way. Golfers gain confidence on the first hole, which is the easiest par on the course, according to club manager Kevin Maupin. The course continues to get more difficult after hole number one, but the front nine holes are generally easier than the back nine. Golfers cross Deronda Street to play holes number 10, 11 and 12. When teeing off on hole number 10, golfers are required to hit the ball over water and then deal with water on both sides of the fairway. Hole number 11 is regarded as the

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when teeing off, just like hole number nine. Chris Schanon is the course superintendent. Schanon stated, "The golf course came through the winter in excellent shape. Everyone that comes out will enjoy a great golf experience." AGC prides itself on its extremely friendly atmosphere, so come out and have fun!" – Leader staff reporter

Hole number 11 is regarded as Amery Golf Club’s signature hole, because it’s a pretty hole which is a bit secluded and is surrounded by white birch, poplar and aspen trees. It’s a beautiful hole especially in fall when the trees are turning colors. Golfers need to hit the ball over water to reach the green on the par-3 hole. – Leader file photo

course’s signature hole, because it’s a bit secluded from the rest of the course and is surrounded by white birch, poplar and aspen trees. It’s especially pretty in the fall when leaves on the trees are turning colors, Maupin said. The par-3 signature hole is 148 yards from the men’s white tee, and golfers need to hit the ball over water. “It’s probably one of the nicest par 3s in this area,”Maupin added. There’s a drop circle on the other side of the pond. Once golfers are able to get the ball over the pond, they then need to

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deal with sand bunkers on both sides of the green. But golfers who hit the ball straight over the pond should be successful. Don’t be surprised to see some wildlife on the course, especially around the signature hole, such as eagles, osprey, turkeys, ducks, fox and deer. The back nine also includes the toughest hole on the course. Hole number 14 is regarded as the most difficult, Maupin said. It’s a horseshoe-shaped hole that is 525 yards from the men’s tee. It’s also tough in that golfers can’t see the flag

Amery Golf Club Location: 601 Deronda St. in Amery Phone: 715-268-7213 Owner/operators: Amery Golf Club Inc. leases the golf course and buildings from the city of Amery. Course designer: Tom Varden of the Twin Cities designed the original nine holes in 1922, and Don Herfort of the Twin Cities designed the additional nine holes in 1989. Holes: Regulation 18 holes Course par: 72 Signature hole: Number 11 is a pretty par 3 that is a little secluded on the course. Golfers need to hit the ball over water to make the green, which is surrounded by white birch, poplar and aspen trees. This hole is especially beautiful in fall when the trees leaves turn colors. Greens fees: It costs $15 for nine holes, and $25 for 18 holes on weekdays. It costs $18 for nine holes and $30 for 18 holes on weekends and holidays. Rentals: Power and pull carts and clubs. Power carts $10, nine holes; $15, 18 holes per person. Services: Nice pro shop, bar, beverage carts, upstairs banquet room, which can be rented for parties and weddings. Onsite caterer available. The course also offers a golf driving range, chipping green with a sand bunker and a putting green.

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St. Croix Valley offers beauty and scenery

CROIX ST. FALLS — Nestled in the heart of the Croix River ST. CROIX St. Valley, the St. VALLEY Croix Valley Golf Course sits on 133 acres of rolling, wooded terrain. Adjacent to the Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls, this golf course offers the beauty and scenery which gives this hidden gem a parklike experience that golfers will enjoy during their round. From tee to green, the course is kept in pristine condition that will keep you coming back. With rolling and tree-lined fairways, along with elevated greens that are among the best in the area, the St. Croix Valley Golf Course offers a challenging experience for all abilities of golfers in which no two shots are the same. Playing the 3,060 yards from the back

trees, this par-36 golf course will test every club in your bag. Every hole at the St. Croix Valley Golf Course has its own characteristics that can’t be matched anywhere. The signature hole is the par-5 fifth, which was converted from a par 4 to a par 5 back in 2008, and gives each golfer the chance to see the beauty of the course, not to mention the chance to pick up a stroke on the scorecard. The tee shot to many appears tight, but there is plenty of room to land your ball in the fairway and go for the green in two or at least reach the green in regulation and have a chance at birdie. The St. Croix Valley Golf Course has a Tuesday night women’s league, a Wednesday morning seniors league and a Thursday night men’s league. All of their leagues are “people friendly” and laid-back, with the emphasis on fun first, with just a hint of competitiveness that allows the winners bragging rights for

A view of the eighth hole at the St. Croix Valley Golf Course.

An aerial view of the St. Croix Valley Golf Course. – Photos submitted

that year. There is also a Friday night couples league that is open to couples or singles, where they play a scramble format. Call the course at 715-483-3377 to inquire more about the leagues or to sign up. Having an outing? The St. Croix Valley Golf Course offers reasonable rates and will help you with your outing to help make it both enjoyable and memorable. The St. Croix Valley Golf Course offers lessons and golf club regripping both done by teaching professional Dave Johnson. The course also has both power carts and pull carts to make your round more enjoyable. Forgot clubs? No worries. Golf clubs are available for rent. After your round enjoy a drink in the

course's fully stocked bar. Many people love to sit on the deck and watch the golfers come in on No. 9, sipping on their beverage of choice, while golfers putt on the most difficult green on the course. The bar also has a grill that features one of the best burgers in St. Croix Falls and a full menu of other sandwiches and appetizers. With rates starting at $11, the St. Croix Valley Golf Course is dollar for dollar the best value around. Come see for yourself and you won’t be disappointed. The course is open and in full swing for the 2012 season. They hope to see you soon. For more information log onto www.stcroixvalleygolfcourse.com or call 715-483-3377 for rates and specials.

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Gain a mental edge on the course

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HAWAII – Across the country, men and women routinely turn to golf as a means of relaxation and letting off steam. However, many players soon discover that golf can be as stressful as a day at the office. Such was the case for Darrin Gee, author and founder of Darrin Gee’s Spirit of Golf Academy. Like many people, Gee liked to hit the links as a means of letting loose. With a background in marketing, sales and corporate strategy, Gee is well aware of the stress that comes with working in a corporate environment. Looking to quell his frustration on the golf course, Gee soon developed his own approach to mastering the game and now shares it with readers in his new book “The Seven Principles of Golf: Master the Mental Game On and Off the Course,” published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang. Utilizing his Bachelor of Arts in psychology from UCLA, Gee shares the best way to mentally approach the often-frustrating game of golf. In recent years, the technique has been made famous by world renowned players such as Vijay Singh, Annika Sorenstam and even Tiger Woods. Each has used sports psychologists in the hopes of gaining an edge. For proof of the success of a finely tuned mental approach, one need look no further than the nearest leader board, where you’re sure to find the names “Sorenstam” and “Singh” at or near the top. Living in Hawaii where he has worked personally

with over 3,500 clients and has taught over 5,000 pupils at his school, Gee sought to reach a larger audience that perhaps could not make it to the Big Island and figured writing a book would meet that goal. Throughout the book, Gee provides exercises which are both easy to understand and simple to follow. Having benefitted from the exercises himself, Gee was pleasantly surprised with the results such exercises produced not only on the golf course, but away from the links as well. “I believe that if you can take one ounce of your passion for golf or whatever you truly love and apply it to the rest of your experiences, you will surely lead a more fulfilling and gratifying life,” Gee says. To learn more about Gee and mastering the mental side of golf or to order your own copy of “The Seven Principles of Golf,” visit www.hnabooks.com. – Metro Creative Graphics

As more and more golfers are learning, the right mental approach can make all the difference on the golf course.

Golf technology becomes par for the course

STATEWIDE – Remember when golf used to be simple? You’d grab your clubs and hit a golf ball down the fairway. But that was before golf went high-tech. Nowadays, more and more golfers are whipping out a handheld personal digital assistant, global positioning system or other gadget to obtain diagrams of the course, distance measurements, pro tips, information on wind velocity or elevation and maybe order a beer and burger from the clubhouse’s restaurant. Even the golf ball has become complex, tweaked to allow golfers to hit the ball farther with greater accuracy. Such high-tech devices are promising to improve golfers games not to mention help some golf courses across the country lure golfers to their courses with the latest technology, golf experts say. Indeed, some golf courses are installing Wi-Fi hotspots to help golfers measure course distances and surf online for stock updates and sports scores. Companies are identifying golfers needs and developing specific technology geared to improving the speed and precision of their games, says Andy Brumer, author of “The Golf Revolution: How Technology is Driving the Game,” TechTV, 2003.

thermore, GPS programs often allow golfers to compare their games to other players’, monitor the position of other golfers on the course to determine when they should tee off, and provide instant contact to the clubhouse in case of golf cart troubles or a medical emergency. “The graphics are continually getting better,” Brumer says about GPS monitors. Plus, they’ve been useful in improving golfers games and speeding up the game, he adds. That’s because precise information golfers need to set up the perfect shot is often at their fingertips. “[Golfers] can carry them around, get measurements of how far their shot is, outlines of each hole with diagrams and suggested course strategies,” Brumer says. Some golf courses are also finding these devices can be useful in gaining revenue by flashing advertising on the monitors. Golfers can also turn their smartphone or palm pilot into their golf caddy. Software on such systems can be integrated with GPS to provide golfers with scoring, course information and shot tracking.

GPS devices a digital caddy Before, golfers needed a caddy to inform them about the course, yardages, hazards and dangers to avoid. Now, a GPS can tell you that. And some golfers have found them useful in getting them to the green faster and staying below par. These GPS devices — mostly found installed in golf carts at high-end golf or resort courses — boast highresolution color monitors that pinpoint distances to the hole. Many GPS devices also can suggest game strategy and recommend which club the golfer should use. Fur-

Golf club The golf club also continues to get technologically advanced. Golfers may tap simulators to determine club movement, club head speed, path and ball flight in helping to take the guesswork out of choosing the right club or improving their swing. Brumer says the sport is seeing more of these launch monitors in club fitting and testing. Launch monitors might use a camera or digital method to measure data when the golfer hits a ball against a wall, which can then be used to reveal such items as the spin rate, speed and direction of the ball, Brumer says. Some golfers may even be able to put this technology right into their club. For example, one such product —

STATEWIDE – Golf is one of the most popular sports, growing by leaps and bounds among people of all ages. In the United States alone, 26.7 million people — including more than one of every six adults — currently play golf, say statistics. Among total numbers of golfers, an estimated 2.9 million are between the ages of 5 and 17. While golf is certainly an activity the entire family can enjoy, some do not have the means or the time to make repeated trips to the course and traverse the links. Others are looking to continue the game long after they’ve sunk their last hole. There are ways to enjoy the premise of golf at your convenience and under any weather conditions. These ideas can also be used as gifts for the hard-to-buy-for golf fan or entertainment options for themed parties. • Purchase an instructional video by a favorite coach or player and watch it as a group. • Look for a computer or video-game-system game that simulates golf play. For team play, set up fun competitions for who can beat par. • Design a few practice holes or a miniature putting green in the yard if there is ample acreage to do so. Host a party around your private golf country club. • Upgrade to a cable television package that offers sports coverage on demand that can be recorded or watched when a professional golf game is being broad-

cast. • Box of Golf® can be played by the whole family, including those who play golf and those who don’t. The entire game is housed in a collectible wooden box. It comes complete with eighteen holes and is a combination of luck and strategy, just like the real thing. Just like in real golf, the object is to beat par. The par number for each hole is located in the upper left corner of each board. You begin each hole on the Tee Box and move your playing piece based on matching like colors on your dice. You are trying to beat par on each hole by taking the least number of turns to get to the cup on the putting surface. – Metro Creative Graphics

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SmartSwing, developed by an Austin, Texas-based golf systems company — allows golfers to have a circuit embedded in their club that collects information on their swing while on the course. The data is stored in the club’s memory and then later can be downloaded into golfers computers to access a graphic of their swing. It provides information about the acceleration and rotation of the swing too. Some products — such as EDH Sport’s FlightScope — can also trace or record the actual flight of the ball when it is struck. These products track the ball and analyze the characteristics of the ball’s flight to help golfers find the club that produces the best shot for them, Brumer says. Along those same lines, some golfers are finding that using virtual reality programs — such as Virtually Perfect Golf — may also help improve their swings. Golfers wear a virtual reality head monitor as they swing in a simulated environment. A virtual instructor offers swing analysis, including errors in the swing, and overlays the golfer’s swing with a model for comparison. It then guides golfers on how to achieve the perfect swing. Whether tapping virtual reality or accessing satellites for GPS, golfers are finding many options in ball, club and system technology to choose from in improving their game. “There is always new technology being introduced,” Brumer says. Some golf experts predict that many of these devices will soon become more prevalent among amateur golfers. Brumer expects that launch monitors used for club fitting will especially grow in popularity in the coming months. “I think [golfers] will start to see it more at driving ranges,” he says, “and we’re already seeing it at the big retailers.” – Metro Creative Graphics

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STATEWIDE – Golfers are constantly looking for ways to improve their game. They may hire instructors or pore over endless videos by golf masters. Some spend hours at the driving range hoping practice will b e what it takes. Other golfers are turning to Pilates when traditional methods don’t yield the desired results. Pilates is a method of strength trainng that was developed in the early 20th century by Joseh Pilates. Pilates found that you could strengthen the core body muscles, the “powerhouse,” encompassing the adomen lower back, hips, and buttocks, for overall health. His is a total body conditioning program that emphasizes proper alignment, centering, concentration, control, precision, breathing, and flowing movement. Today, Pilates is one of the fastest-growing fitness activities in America. Since the cost of a private Pilates session with a properly licensed instructor is comparable to or only slightly more expensive than a personal training session, it is something anyone can try. Because of these points, Pilates has grown outside the world of strictly fitness into the realm of rehabilitation, sports and improving day-to-day activities. “Your golf instructor can tell you how to change and improve your swing, but sometimes your body just won’t move that way,” says Sarah Christensen, founder of Hole in One Pilates. “Pilates techniques develop a solid core of strength with flexibility, stability, balance, alignment and posture — all of the body requirements for the golf swing.” While any Pilates routine will help general performance, Hole in One

PilatesTM was designed specifically to enhance the biomechanics of the golf swing. Many of the exercises have also been adapted to men’s physical requirements, and new exercises have been added for increasing rotation and flexibility in the neck, shoulders, torso and upper back. Golfers like Tiger Woods and Butch Harmon, “Golf Digest’s” No. 1 golf instructor, aren’t the only sports figures adding Pilates to their routines. The NBA’s New Jersey Nets now have Pilates equipment in their weight room and frequently have equipment shipped to hotels when the team is on the road. Additionally, everyone from football stars to baseball pitchers are incorporating Pilates training into their workouts to improve performance or prevent injury. Some players once made fun of their wives and girlfriends for doing Pilates, but quickly have learned the benefits Pilates provide. Due to its popularity, Pilates studios are poppingup all over at a fast rate. Not all offer the proper training first instituted by Joseph Pilates. Therefore, when choosing an instructor, look for one with certification. – Metro Creative Graphics

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Krooked Kreek has the sights and wildlife

– OSCEOLA The Krooked Kreek Golf Club is nestled beOSCEOLA tween the bluffs of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and the glacial eskers of western Wisconsin just two miles east of Osceola on CTH M. Golfing in the serenity of the prairie and natural wetlands is a sure way to see and hear many different forms of wildlife, such as ducks, white-tailed deer, foxes, turkeys, pheasants, sandhill cranes and many more. The golf course was first opened in 1990 with the front nine holes, while the back nine were added in 1995. Staying true to the name, a crooked creek runs through the course, challenging golfers

An aerial view of hole one.

and showing the true beauty of the countryside through gorgeous landscapes. The front nine greens of the Krooked Kreek Golf Club are generous in size and fairly level. The back, however, are smaller and have more pitch and plenty of undulations to test even the experienced golfer. The 18-hole course is a par-72 championship course that is enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels. Most of the holes are par 4, except the second, sixth, 12th and 16th holes which are par 3 and the third, ninth, 13th and 15th which are par 5. The first hole is a good start for any golfer. It’s a par 4 that the course pro says “a good drive will leave you a short iron into an inviting green.” The course’s Web site, www.krookedkreek.com, gives a pro tip for each hole along with pictures. Reservations for tee times may be made up to seven days in advance, but 24-hour notice is asked for tee time cancellations. For golfers desiring a USGA handicap, there’s a handicap computer on grounds. League play has started for the year and anyone wishing to participate, who is not currently on a team, may sign up for play next year. There is a men’s, women’s senior and couples league available. The junior program offered is a twopart program. All juniors are welcome to participate in both sessions or to choose the one that best suits their level of play. The first part is basic instruction and the second is a nine-hole league. The program is designed to introduce juniors, age 7 to 17, to the fundamentals of the golf swing, proper golf course etiquette and prepare them for play on the golf course. KKGC has opened for the season and will be open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. Twilight hours are unlimited Saturday and Sunday after 2

The Krooked Kreek Golf Club is enjoyable for all ages and all skill levels. The photo shows the view on hole seven. – Photos submitted

p.m. Golf carts, pull carts, club rental, a spacious driving range and practice green are some of the many features of the golf club. Club regripping is a service that is available, in a variety of grips, which are all done in-house. A bar and grill are located in the clubhouse for lunch, dinner or a snack. Lessons, club-fitting and club repair are available in the full-service golf shop, along with golf equipment, clothes, balls, clubs, hats, towels and accessories, several with KKGC’s logo. Group outings are welcome and hassle free for the planner after calling Krooked Kreek. There is a dining/meeting facility, bar and cook who will prepare the meal or snack you would like. Accommodations can be made for groups up to 144 people. All tournament packages include full event services, registration tables, prize

tables, event announcements to welcome guests, personalized cart signs, professional scoring, beverage cart attendants, hole contest signage, setup and pickup of signage/tables/chairs on the golf course, two complimentary committee carts, as well as use of practice putting green. Full beverage service is provided. The club’s banquet area has seating for up to 90 people. While the golf course usually closes in November, the banquet center is opened year-round. Tournaments are scheduled from May until October, several being member events, which league players are invited to. If you’re interested in becoming a member of the Krooked Kreek Golf Club, call 715-294-3673 or visit the clubhouse. – information from the course Web site

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