OXBOW COUNTRY CLUB MAY 2018
Welcome to Golf Season!
40 Clubhouse Drive Oxbow, ND 58047 | 701.588.4666 | oxbowcc.com
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IN THIS ISSUE
Message From Sedi Halvorson, General Manager………Page 2-3 2018 New Member Drive………………………………………….Page 4 Event Update……………………………………………………..Page 5—6
MAY WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Food & Beverage………………………………………………...….Page 7 Recipe Of The Month………………………………………...…….Page 8
- TUESDAYS -
May Calendar Of Events….………………….…………............Page 9
League Night
June Calendar Of Events….……………………….…….…......Page 10
6 PM—Shotgun Start
(begins May 15th)
May Event Details……………………………………..……Page 11 –12 Golf Shop News…………………………………..………….Page 13—14
- WEDNESDAYS-
News From The Fairway……………………………..…………...Page 15
1/2 Price Wine Night
Employee Spotlight……………………………………………….Page 16
4 PM—9 PM
Past Event Photos…………………………………………...Page 17—18
Ladies’ Golf Night 5:30 PM—Clinic 6 PM—Reserved Tee Times
(begins May 30th)
POOL OPENS FOR THE SEASON ON MAY 26TH!
MAY 2018
Daily Pool Hours May 26th—September 3rd 11 AM—8 PM
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- THURSDAYS -
Men’s Day 11 AM—Reserved Tee Times
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GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE
Sedi Halvorson GENERAL MANAGER It is so exciting for all of us here to see outdoor activity again! The club takes on a different feel once the season begins and the days start getting longer and warmer. While we had to wait a bit longer than normal to get the golf season started, I hope that it means we will have terrific spring and summer weather, and maybe even a long fall to make up for it! As usual, we have lots of things coming up on the calendar for you, and now we get to add in golf events as well. Please make sure to check out the events calendar in the following pages, as well as info on all of our outstanding member events this month. Membership As of the end of April, we have had 12 new members and families join our club! This is only the beginning of membership season, so please keep referring your friends and colleagues to your club. We are a bit behind our numbers from last year, which is mostly attributed to our longer off-season and colder weather. Our goal this year is to have 50 families join us this year, and that happens when our members refer the club to others. We are offering great incentives to both new members and current members who refer members to us. Alison has details of this later in the newsletter. Please make sure to read about these, as well as our Membership Preview Night on May 18 th! We would love for all of our members to bring out anyone they know who has interest in joining. We will have live music, hors d’oeuvres, tours, and kids’ activities to give prospective members a sample of what life is like as an Oxbow member.
Annual Meeting Thank you to all who attended the annual meeting on April 30 th! We covered a lot of topics, including all the new and exciting things happening at your club in 2018. Congratulations to Bill Short on reelection to the Board of Directors, as well as new directors Shannon Campbell and Tami Henke. We look forward to their contributions to the club! Tami previously served six years on the board, from 2010 – 2016. Also, two members just completed their terms on the Board, Britton Mattson and DJ Rieger. When you see them out at the club, please give them a big thank you for their service to the membership! MAY 2018 PAGE 2
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GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE
Sedi Halvorson (con.) 2018 Golf Season As we get in to golf season, a couple of reminders to all of our golf members. Please make sure you have full sand and seed bottles when you start your round. Typically, we have many ready to go on your cart or by the golf shop. If there are none, please notify the golf shop. We have an amazing golf course. Please assist by filling your fairway and tee divots. Additionally, always repair ball marks on the greens, and try to repair two if you can. Finally, please take time this year to enjoy the north side holes for one last season. Course construction has been a challenge for the club and its members, but I would invite everyone to take advantage of this last season on some of the best golf holes in North Dakota. The north holes are in terrific condition to start the season, showing off one last time for you.
Sign up for junior golf camp!
League Signup!!! Men’s and Women’s League will get underway in a couple of weeks. Since our season is starting a bit later than normal, please make sure to get your team info to the golf shop ASAP! For those of you new to league, women’s teams of two and men’s teams of four play Tuesday nights at 6PM in different competition formats, and usually have lots of fun socializing after! Contact Corey in the golf shop to get your team in today!
MAY 2018
Pool Finally, just a reminder that the pool will open Memorial Day weekend, on May 26th. I know it has been a long winter, and it’s hard to believe that pool season is almost here. We will have many events and activities at the pool this summer, and of course lots and lots of ice cream. Remember to get the kids signed up for swimming lessons. We are excited to welcome back many of our lifeguards from last season to enjoy the summer with you. The weather is starting to look nice (finally), and we are just getting started with the next five plus months of summer fun! See you at YOUR club! Sedi PAGE 3
June 4th—8th 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM daily Recommended ages: 7—12 $125/child; $150/guest To register: golfshop@oxbowcc.com John Dahl’s Junior Golf Camp will cover the basics of golf, from swing mechanics to chipping to a team scramble! Daily lunch and tee prize will be provided.
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2018 NEW MEMBER DRIVE
2018 NEW MEMBER REFERRAL INCENTIVEs! Refer a new member and you’ll receive:
- GOLF MEMBERS Choice of $250 Food & Beverage OR Golf Shop Credit
- SOCIAL MEMBERS -
$100 Food & Beverage Credit
WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS! TERRY & BETTY BENSON JONATHAN EGGERS & LISA STEVENS
Cassie (20)
COLE JOHNSON RYAN & BRITTANY GRUSSING
Louise (4) & Liv (1)
MATTHEW & SARAH THOMPSON
Hailey (4)
DOUBLE YOUR REFERRAL INCENTIVE IF YOU BRING A GUEST WHO JOINS OXBOW THIS YEAR!
BEN ZIEGLER & JULIE HALVERSON
Dylan (20)
LEX LUNDE & MARISHA KHUNGER
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BEN & KATIE LECOMPTE
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EVENT UPDATE
Alison molony Director of membership & events Charity Gala Follow-Up THANK YOU to everyone who attended our Charity Gala on April 21st! I’m thrilled to report that we raised over $20,000 that evening for Matthew’s Voice Project, a charity that supports homeless youth in Fargo. Since this organization is run entirely by volunteers, all the money raised will go directly to these kids. I will be sure to provide updates on how these funds were used in future newsletters. It is a pleasure to be part of such a giving membership. If you weren’t able to attend the Gala this year, you won’t want to miss it next year! Membership Preview Night—Friday, May 18th Here’s a chance to show off your club to prospective members! We are planning a lively, family-friendly event on Friday, May 18th. As an Oxbow member, YOU are our greatest resource for growing membership, so I challenge you to invite FIVE people to attend that evening. Oxbow staff will give tours of the facility, light appetizers will be provided, we will hold drawings for some great prizes, and enjoy live music. Doesn’t that sound like a fun night? If you invite guests that evening, I’ll even give you a drink ticket on the house. PLUS, as an added bonus, we will DOUBLE YOUR REFERRAL INCENTIVE if you invite a guest that evening who ends up joining Oxbow this year! I hope you come out to your club on May 18th and show these prospective members a great time!
HOLLIE GRANDE CATERING EVENT COORDINATOR
MAY 2018
We’ll be making a splash this summer at the pool with the new Oxbow Country Club Pool Party package! Don’t worry about the decorating and entertainment for your kids’ party. Let Oxbow Country Club do all the work so you can relax at the pool and worry about your tan. The pool party package includes: a party host, decorations, special pool party menu, pool guest fee included, reserved tables at the pool, and a special gift for the birthday boy or girl. Dates will fill up fast, so get your special day reserved today! Check out details on the next page!
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EVENT UPDATE
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE
JAKE HUGHES ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER Spring is finely here! The course is open and the club is now open 7 days a week! With the season starting up, we will be moving our ½ price bottle of wine nights to Wednesdays to coincide with Ladies’ Night. Discount is available for dine -in only. Come in and try a nice bottle of wine! Speaking of wine, last week we finished up the last wine dinner until July 11 th for the Americana Dinner. Flora Springs Winery brought in some wonderful collections of wine, one of which will be making it onto our wine menu in the restaurant. Flora Springs Merlot 2015 was a big hit at the wine dinner. Members who attended the dinner bought three cases for themselves! Flora Springs Merlot is 100% Merlot grape and is aged 16 months in small oak barrels. It will be available starting this weekend by the bottle! I am looking forward to another great summer.
Scott motschenbacher Executive Chef
MAY 2018
Hello, Oxbow! Golf is finally upon us. We were closed for six months, and it felt like an eternity. We just had the Annual Meeting and now we are looking at the weekend of the Opener. In case you missed the meeting, here are some of the talking points that I went over for the culinary department. Your number 1 dining destination- As your chef, I want Oxbow to be the first place you think about when dining out. Accommodation- This is your club and I want everyone to be able to get what they want. Meaning, if you come in on any given day and you want something that may not be on the menu, I will do my best to make it happen if I have the ingredients on hand. Member club usage- This is right along with accommodation. If you have a special event and you need the help of the culinary department, we will do our best to make it happen for you. If you need a specialty cake, dessert, or anything sweet, I have a wonderful pastry chef on staff! We will always do our best to cater to your needs. Another idea I brought up at the meeting was the chef’s bus trip. This would be open to 15-20 people. I would make all the arrangements for dining. We would do some brewery and distillery tours. Then on the last day (Sunday) go to a football game. The first destination I have in mind is Minneapolis. Next time you are in the club, let me know your thoughts! We’ll see you around the club!! PAGE 7
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
RECIPE OF THE MONTH By Scott motschenbacher Guacamole For this month’s recipe, I want to do my guacamole recipe. The sun is finally out and I think this goes great with a bowl of chips and a beer! Ingredients: 1 large fresh jalapeño 2 roma tomatoes ½ a large yellow onion 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 ripe avocados (look for avocados that are dark in color and just slightly firm) Juice of 2 limes Procedure: Dice your jalapeños, onions, and tomatoes and place into a mixing bowl. Please remember when you cut peppers such as jalapeños with your bare hands, you get the capsaicin on your fingers. If you rub your eyes or any other sensitive body part, you’re going to be in a bit of pain. I learned this the hard way early in my career. Add the remainder of your ingredients and start mooshing (mooshing is an industry term). After all your ingredients are fully incorporated, enjoy with some chips and cervesas! Pro tip: when storing your guacamole place plastic wrap directly onto the guacamole. This helps to keep any air away. Air will oxidize the guac and turn it brown. Enjoy!!
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MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CONTACT RSVP@OXBOWCC.COM TO REGISTER FOR social events Contact golfshop@oxbowcc.com to register for golf events SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
THE OPENER 10 AM 1
2
3
PXG FITTING DAY 6
13
8
9
10
15
16
17
22
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23 LADIES’ NIGHT KICK-OFF
MEMORIAL DAY MIXER 10 AM
CALLAWAY DEMO DAY 29
30
18
TITLEIST DEMO DAY
DEMO DAY
21
12
PREVIEW NIGHT
TAYLORMADE
20
11 MEMBERSHIP
LEAGUE KICK-OFF 14
5
KIDS’ NIGHT 7 PM
7
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
4
24
PING DEMO DAY 31
25
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POOL OPENS FOR THE SEASON 26
june CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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CONTACT RSVP@OXBOWCC.COM TO REGISTER FOR social events Contact golfshop@oxbowcc.com to register for golf events SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
JOHN DAHL JUNIOR GOLF CAMP STARTS 3
FATHER’S DAY POOL PARTY 17
5
24
18
JUNIOR GOLF MORNINGS BEGIN 12
13
7
BATTLE AT THE BOW 14
PARENTCHILD SWIMMING LESSONS BEGIN 19
8
9
BATTLE AT THE BOW
BATTLE AT THE BOW 15
16
LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO 20
21
22
23
28
29
30
LADIES’ GUEST SCRAMBLE
JOHN DAHL BUS TRIP 25
6
26
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JOHN DAHL BUS TRIP
GROUP SWIMMING LESSONS BEGIN
2
COUPLES’ KICK-OFF
4
11
1 KIDS’ NIGHT
PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE BEGINS 10
SATURDAY
MAY EVENTS 1975
CONTACT RSVP@OXBOWCC.COM TO REGISTER FOR social events Contact golfshop@oxbowcc.com to register for golf events
Saturday, May 5th
Friday, May 11th
10 AM Shotgun Start $40/Member | $55/Guest
7 PM Games | Activities Viewing Of The Movie “Ferdinand”
THE OPENER
3-Person Scramble
Entry Fee Includes Lunch & Prizing
MAY 2018
Kick-off the golf season by playing in our first tournament of the season!
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KIDS’ NIGHT
Enjoy dinner in the restaurant while your children have a fun Kids’ Night in the ballroom! Child must be potty-trained in order to attend.
MAY EVENTS 1975
CONTACT RSVP@OXBOWCC.COM TO REGISTER FOR social events Contact golfshop@oxbowcc.com to register for golf events
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 13th
Friday, May 18th
MEMBERSHIP PREVIEW NIGHT 6 PM—9 PM Light Appetizers | Tours Live Music | Prize Drawings
Monday, May 28th
MEMORIAL DAY MIXER
10 AM Shotgun Start $40/Member $55/Guest 4-Person Quota Scoring Entry Fee Includes Lunch & Prizing
Seating Times: 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM Adults ~ $28 Children 6-12 ~ $12 Children 5 & Under ~ $6
DOUBLE YOUR REFERRAL INCENTIVE IF YOU INVITE A GUEST THAT EVENING WHO JOINS OXBOW THIS YEAR!
Finish the long weekend by playing in a club tradition, the Memorial Day Mixer!
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Treat all the special “Moms” in your life to an elegant brunch at your club.
Invite your friends and family to experience YOUR club on our Membership Preview Night.
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GOLF SHOP NEWS
COREY hERLICKSON Head Golf Professional Tournament season begins this month with The Opener on May 5th and the Memorial Day Mixer on May 28th. The Opener is a 3-Person Scramble and the Memorial Day Mixer is a 4-Person Quota Scoring event. Call the golf shop or email the golf shop at golfshop@oxbowcc.com. We have our second PXG Fitting on May 8th from 1:00 – 5:00. We still have 1:00 open for a reservation. They will be back in June again if we have interest, so if you cannot make it on May 8th, let us know you would like to see them in June. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are coming up soon. Come and check out some of our new apparel and the latest in golf clubs as an idea for your much deserving husband/wife or mother/father. A gift certificate for the golf shop is also a great way to say, “Thank you!” John Dahl’s Golf Camp is June 4th – 8th! This fun camp has lessons every day from 8:30 - 12:30. Lunch is included each day and your child will also get a prize. Member price is $125 per person and guest price is $150 per person. Social members are welcome to sign up their kids for this camp as well! Call the golf shop or email golfshop@oxbowcc.com to sign up!
MAY 2018
If you are a league golfer from last year or have a new team this year, we are looking for you! Please speak with a member of the golf shop team to make us aware of your return or wish to create or join a team. Women’s teams consist of 2 golfers each week and Men’s teams consist of 4 golfers each week. You play 9 holes of golf each week. Women’s entry is $250 per team and Men’s entry is $500 per team. Golf 101 for women is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23rd starting at 6:00 PM. Join us for an introduction to golf where you will learn all you need to know to feel comfortable making a tee time, arriving at the course, checking in, playing on the course, etiquette, etc. It is our intent to help all golfers enjoy the game and enjoy their time here at Oxbow CC! This class is great for brand new golfers and those who have played in the past but are not at the advanced level. PAGE 13
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GOLF SHOP NEWS
LEAGUE Tuesdays |6:00 PM May 15th—July 31st* Play-Offs, August 7th—21st *No League on Tuesday, July 3rd
WOMEN’S GOLF 101 May 23rd | 6 PM Join us for an introduction to golf where you will learn all you need to know to feel comfortable making a tee time, arriving at the course, checking in, playing on the course, and more!
Men: 4 players/week, $500/team Women: 2 players/week, $250/team
LADIES’ NIGHT Wednesdays | 5:30 PM May 30th—August 15th
MAY 2018
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a half-hour ladies’ golf clinic starting at 5:30 PM, followed by reserved ladies’ tee times. Clinic participants will be split into groups based on skill level. Cost is just $10 to attend and includes a free cocktail! FIRST GROUP ON OPENING DAY! PAGE 14
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NEWS FROM THE FAIRWAY
DAVID WOOD SUPERINTENDENT The most frequent question we receive this time of the year is, “How did the course survive the winter?” As things begin to warm up this spring, we are happy with what we are seeing. The grass went into the winter with plenty of moisture and in full dormancy before the snow cover arrived. These are two important factors that can affect turf grass survival through a winter. There are several golf course projects we have identified for the 2018 season to improve playing conditions. Sand depths in the bunkers needs to be restored to two inches on the faces and four inches in the bases. Several wind storms in October and in April have depleted these levels. We have exhausted our sand inventory and we will be ordering more in May.
MAY 2018
Tee box construction for the silver tees on Holes 2, 4, and 5 will begin this summer. The tees will be placed in the same locations as where we are currently playing from. We will remove the native soils and construct these tees with a level sand base. There will be a black/gold tee built on #9 in a similar location to one of the old tees before the levee construction. This tee will allow players to not have to hit off of a mat or the back of old #7 tee. Phase 2 construction is underway. Landscapes Unlimited staff has arrived and started the final tasks before seeding. Greens # 2 and 5 sub-bases are being finalized, with the drainage to begin after. Several tees along the levee that were not completed are being graded and sand placed on them. Holes #3 and #14 irrigation has begun also. The construction and seeding will continue into July, with grow-in of the course lasting all of this year. We will keep you updated on LU’s progress in the coming months. See you the course, David Wood PAGE 15
AERIAL OF OXBOW GOLF COURSE, PHASE I
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT 1975
Jesse Lunde, assistant superintendent On any given day in the summer, our May employee spotlight is at work before most of us wake up for the day. Jesse Lunde, our Assistant Superintendent, starts his work day by 5:30 AM, but loves every minute of it! “I always knew I wanted to work on a golf course,” he says.
Jesse earned his degree from NDSU in Turf Grass Management in 2012. Before starting at Oxbow, he worked in the Grounds Departments at TPC Twin Cities and Moorhead Country Club. A fun fact about Jesse: this is actually the SECOND time he has worked at Oxbow. The first time was as a seasonal employee while he was attending college. In his current role, Jesse works as a “second-in-command” under David Wood. He helps oversee the seasonal staff and gives them their daily tasks. He’s also available to troubleshoot problems throughout the day as needed. Many people are surprised to learn that Jesse works at Oxbow year-round—even when the golf course is closed! In the “off-season”, Jesse keeps busy by grinding the reels on all our mowers to keep them in shape for the golf season to come.
When Jesse isn’t at work, he likes to golf and go to the cabin. Jesse says his favorite golf course (AFTER, Oxbow, of course!) that he’s ever played is TPC San Antonio. In his spare time, he also helps his wife, Allison, with her floral and event design business, Floret + Foliage. Jesse currently lives in South Fargo with his wife, three dogs (Ruxin, Penny, and Carl), and one cat (Louis). If he didn’t work at Oxbow, he says he’d like to be a stay-at-home Dad!
Thank you, Jesse, for the long hours you put in to make sure our golf course is great shape!
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Though he’s mostly behind-the-scenes, Jesse loves getting to know the members. If you see Jesse out on the course, please say hi and introduce yourself!
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PAST EVENTS
- PRINCESS BALL DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE -
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- LADIES’ NIGHT OUT -
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PAST EVENTS
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OXBOW COUNTRY CLUB 40 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE OXBOW, ND 58047
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY/TREASURER DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
BILL SHORT SCOTT DIFFERDING KEVIN HARRISON ROGER CAMPBELL SHANNON CAMPBELL CHRIS CHAMP TAMI HENKE MIKE PODOLAK RANDY SCHNEIBEL
- HOURS OF OPERATION ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS Monday—Friday 9 AM - 5 PM CLUBHOUSE HOURS Monday Tuesday—Friday Saturday Sunday
11 AM—9 PM 9 AM - 9 PM 7 AM - 9 PM 7 AM - 8 PM
GOLF SHOP HOURS Monday Tuesday -Friday Saturday-Sunday
11:30 AM—7 PM 8:30 AM—7 PM 7:30 AM—7 PM
Tee times begin a 1/2 hour after the Golf Shop opens
POOL HOURS (opening May 26th) Daily 11 AM—8 PM
Breakfast available starting at 7 AM on Saturdays & Sundays. Lunch service beings at 11 AM daily.
MANAGEMENT STAFF SEDI HALVORSON - General Manager JAKE HUGHES - Assistant General Manager ALISON MOLONY - Director Membership & Events KYLE CHRISTENSEN, CPA - Accountant DAVID WOOD - Superintendent JOHN DAHL, PGA - Director of Golf COREY HERLICKSON, PGA - Golf Professional PEGGY SOLA - Golf Shop Merchandiser SCOTT MOTSCHENBACHER - Executive Chef HOLLIE GRANDE - Catering Events Coordinator
Sedi@Oxbowcc.com Jake@Oxbowcc.com Alison@Oxbowcc.com Accounting@Oxbowcc.com Davidw@Oxbowcc.com Jdgolf@Oxbowcc.com Corey@Oxbowcc.com Peggy@Oxbowcc.com Chef@Oxbowcc.com Hollie@Oxbowcc.com