OCC ~ February Newsletter 2019

OXBOW COUNTRY CLUB FEBRUARY 2019

40 Clubhouse Drive Oxbow, ND 58047 | 701.588.4666 | oxbowcc.com

1975

IN THIS ISSUE

Message From Sedi Halvorson……………….………..…Page 2 Featured February Event……………………………………Page 3 Event Update……………………..…..………………....Page 4—5 Food & Beverage………………………………………....Page 6-8

EVERY SUNDAY

February Calendar Of Events….………..…..…….…......Page 9

FEBRUARY FAMILY DAY SCHEDULE

March Calendar Of Events………………….…….……..Page 10 February Event Details.…………………….……..…Page 11-13 February Family Day Schedule…………….....…….….Page 14 News From The Fairway……………………….………....Page 15 Golf Shop……….………………………………….……Page 16-17

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Past Event Photos………………………………..………..Page 18

TRACKMAN SIMULATOR AVAILABLE STARTING FEBRUARY 7TH! BOOK YOUR TEE TIMES VIA THE OXBOW CC APP/WEBSITE! PAGE 1

Feb 3rd—Super Bowl Sunday Feb 10th—Valentine’s Day Mini Photo Sessions Feb 17th—Character Brunch Feb 24th—Family Bingo MORE DETAILS ON PAGE More details on Page 11. 14!

CHECK OUT MORE DETAILS ON PAGE 16 & 17!

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GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE

SEDI HALVORSON GENERAL MANAGER

It’s hard to believe February is here, and we are probably about two months from teeing it up again. We had a great January at the club. THANK YOU to all who came out to join us for member events and dining. February again offers many opportunities to experience some fun and unique events, only offered to our members.

TRACKMAN INDOOR GOLF Our Trackman Simulator is complete, and will be available for member usage starting Thursday, February 7th. We are very excited to have this available to our members, both for winter-time fun, and year-round club fittings and lessons. More information can be found in Corey’s article later in your newsletter. I want to thank the Oxbow Stag Committee and all of our members who contributed to this project. It is another great amenity for you to enjoy at your club.

SPRING FEVER—MARCH 3RD I want to touch on a new event coming to you in early March so that you can get it on your calendar now.

Sunday, March 3rd will be our Spring Fever Event, which is a great way to get your kids signed up for all the fun that awaits them this summer. We will have fun for the whole family, plus all of the Oxbow staff here to go over individual programs such as Junior Golf, Kids Camps, Swimming Lessons, and much more. You can ask any questions that you may have, and get a head start on planning out your summer. We really hope those of you with younger children are able to attend, as this is a perfect way to find out about all the activities available.

Hopefully the worst of the sub-zero weather is behind us, and we will begin to see some warmer temps as we get through February. I hope everyone is enjoying the winter months, or is able to head south somewhere warm for a bit during this time of year. I hope to see you soon, at YOUR club!

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MEMBERSHIP Although we are still in the winter months, we welcomed three new member families to the club this month.

We have great new member promotions in full swing right now! Please contact myself or Alison if you know of a prospective member family that would be a great fit at your club. We also have great information you can share with anyone who inquires about life at Oxbow. The continued growth of our membership is vital to being able to provide you with all of the fun that we have here every year.

FEATURED FEBRUARY EVENT

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Sunday, February 17th

CHARACTER BRUNCH Reservations accepted between 10:30 AM—12:30 PM $22—Adult $15—Child 12 & Under

Experience a specialty brunch buffet with family activities and appearances by your children’s favorite characters.

Costumes are encouraged!

SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY:

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SNOW WHITE | BELLE | ELSA | WONDER WOMAN SPIDERMAN | BATMAN | CAPTAIN AMERICA | THUNDAR

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EVENT UPDATE

HOLLIE GRANDE

CATERING EVENT COORDINATOR Wedding season is soon around the corner, but before we get there, we’ll pass through Bridal Shower season. Spring is a great time of year when everything is new and fresh (and hopefully, no longer covered in snow). It’s a great time to look forward to new things! For most bridal showers, we see a brunch style because everyone needs a reason to drink champagne in the morning! However, here are a couple other ideas if you need inspiration….

One idea is a throwback to your 5-year-old self. Have a tea party! Encourage hats and gloves just like when you played dress-up once upon a time. Just because tea isn’t your beverage of choice doesn’t mean you can’t put a different beverage in a beautiful tea cup. Tea time doesn’t usually require more than a snack, so it will also help your food budget. Did you know that if you have everyone sign a tea pot in sharpie you can bake it to “set” the signatures?

Another idea is to theme the shower after the couples’ honeymoon destination. Are they going to a resort in Mexico? Have a fiesta and serve tacos and margaritas! If the couple is going to Hawaii, a luau is always a reason for celebration. A romantic trip to see the Eiffel Tower must be paired with French macaroons and a great bottle of wine. All the guests could bring something for the bride to pack, like sunscreen or a wine bottle protector sleeve to bring a bottle of wine home as a souvenir.

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My personal favorite is to theme the shower after an interest the bride has. If she loves to read, maybe a Harry Potter themed shower is in order, complete with butterbeer. If she’s a baker, maybe a mini wedding cake decorating contest will get the flour flowing. Maybe the Bride likes to get her namaste on with some yoga. Just make sure you have a few poses for Grandma who isn’t a regular on the mat.

There is no need to change any plans you already have in place, but adding something that personalizes the event will make your shower shine.

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MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

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ALISON MOLONY

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP & EVENTS OXBOW COUNTRY CLUB FACEBOOK GROUP—Check out the new way to stay connected to your club, view upcoming events, and stay up-to-date on all things Oxbow! We have recently started a closed Facebook group called “Oxbow Country Club Members”. To join, simply search the group name on Facebook and click on the “Request To Join” button. You must have a Facebook account and be an Oxbow member to join this group. We are excited to put this into use because it will allow us to share more specific information about Oxbow that we can’t otherwise share on our public Facebook page.

VALENTINE’S DAY MINI PHOTO SESSIONS—I have received a lot of questions about the Valentine’s Day Mini Photo Sessions that we are hosting on February 10th. We have partnered with Taylor Jane Photography to bring you an exclusive opportunity just for Oxbow members! It’s a WONDERFUL excuse to take high quality photos with your children, your significant other, or even a group of friends! Taylor specializes in working with families/children, and is one of the most sought-after photographers in the Fargo area. Check out her work at www.taylorjanephoto.com. If you want some fantastic images that you will treasure forever, make sure you sign up for a 15-minute time slot with me or via the Oxbow app/ website. I don’t know about you, but I love all opportunities to capture wonderful photos of my daughters.

These pictures are guaranteed to be Pinterest-worthy! Check out more details below!

V A L E N TI N E ‘ S D A Y M I N I P H O T O S E S S I O N S

Sunday, February 10th 15 MINUTE TIME SLOTS | $125/SESSION INCLUDES 5 PROFESSIONALLY EDITED DIGITAL IMAGES WITH PRINT RELEASE SIGN UP FOR A TIME WITH ALISON: ALISON@OXBOWCC.COM OR VIA THE OXBOW APP/WEBSITE

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CHECK OUT OUR INSPIRATION FOR THE PHOTO SHOOT BELOW! OUR PHOTO SCENE WILL BE SIMILAR!

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

JAKE HUGHES

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER Please check out our new wine offerings on our wine list the next time you are in. We have three new bottles this month: Penfolds Club Tawny Port, 2016 Meiomi Pinot Noir, and 2015 Klinker Brick Farrah Syrah. Below is some information on your new offerings.

February Culinary Events Feb 13— GALentine’s Day Wine Dinner Feb 14-16— Valentine’s Day Meal Specials

Feb 27th— Camp Oxbow Wine Dinner

MEIOMI PINOT NOIR Meiomi Pinot Noir is a selection produced by the Wagner Family, using Pinot Noir grapes harvested from three vineyard sites: Sonoma, Monterey, and Santa Barbara. It has a much fruitier and opaque texture than most Pinots found in that region. It’s velvety and smooth, enough to satisfy even a Cabernet drinker.

KLINKER BRICK FARRAH SYRAH Klinker Brick Farrah Syrah is full-bodied and juicy, yet really nicely balanced with mild acidity and soft, round tannins on the finish. Black cherry, blueberry, licorice, black pepper, and mocha are some of the flavors that pop out. This big, medium -dry wine pairs well with our hand cut ribeye steaks.

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Feb 19th— Easy As Pie Cooking Class

PENFOLDS CLUB TAWNY PORT The first released vintage of Penfolds Club Tawny was 1950.

It has become one of Australia’s most loved Tawny. This multi-varietal blend is crafted to ensure quality and consistency is maintained with each release. Ports wines tend to have a higher alcohol by volume (ABV) compared to other wines. The Penfolds has an 18% ABV, so a typical serving is 3oz. The tasting notes on the Penfolds Port are very spicy, with a caramel, cinnamon, and tarry flavor, with a sweet and silky long finish. Port wine is also known as a dessert wine...so, after a great dinner from Chef Scott, enjoy a glass of Port!

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE

SCOTT MOTSCHENBACHER EXECUTIVE CHEF

FEBRUARY 2019

Hello, Oxbow!! January is finally behind us and hopefully, that dreadful weather as well. February is a short month, but we plan to pack a lot of fun activities in it.

Suzy and I will be teaching a dessert cooking class. We have some fun things planned for that. We are also having our first ever GALentine’s Day dinner. This is a night just for the ladies of Oxbow –stay tuned for the menu! For Valentine’s Day, we will be offering a prix-fixe special in addition to the regular menu. This special will also be available the Friday and Saturday following Valentine’s Day to give you a chance to celebrate at your convenience. Our wine dinner this month is themed “Camp Oxbow”. We did this theme for a private event last year and it was so well-received, we thought we should do it again.

This month is also when we have our Character Brunch. If you attended last year, you may have noticed an overweight Batman making omelets. At the risk of my own safety, I cannot reveal his identity. Batman may or may not make an appearance again this year. If he cannot make it, I will find someone to fill his shoes.

Maybe fat Spiderman???

In other culinary news…we are changing up the brunch menu. I want to offer a couple of healthier options alongside some of the staples. Looking out your window it may not look like it, but golf season really is not that far away, especially for myself and the rest of the staff. Planning the spring/summer/pool menus starts now. I have a few ideas I am working on, one of which is doing a “Chipotle” style grill in the pool room. This will take quite a bit of convincing, but I think this would be a great addition to our club.

Let me know your thoughts if you catch me around the club or just email me chef@oxbowcc.com. That Is about all there is for news from the culinary department. Hope to see you again soon!!

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Weekly Specials THURSDAYS 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine 4 PM—9 PM

FRIDAYS Pot O’ Gold Drawing 8 PM Pot O’ Gold is a progressive jackpot for food and beverage credit that increases by $25 every week. All members are entered into the drawing each week and you must be present to win.

SUNDAYS Brunch Menu Available 10 AM—2 PM Family Style Meal Special 4 PM—8 PM

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Recipe of the Month

BY CHEF SCOTT

Mocha Truffles This month, I would like to share my Mocha Truffle recipe. This is an easy recipe that is a nice bite after a well-rounded dinner, or even a nice surprise for that special someone on Valentine’s Day. INGREDIENTS • ½ pound of your favorite chocolate • 7 ounces heavy whipping cream • 1 ounce prepared espresso • ½ teaspoon iodized salt • 4 ounces cocoa powder

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PROCEDURE In a heavy-bottomed sauce pan, add your cream, espresso, and salt. Bring this to a simmer. In a large mixing bowl. add your chocolate. Once your cream mixture has come to a simmer, add it to your chocolate.

Stir with a whisk until fully-incorporated. Place in your refrigerator and stir every 30 minutes or so. When the mix has gotten to the consistency of clay, you can start to form your truffles. Scoop about a tablespoon worth with a spoon and roll it around in your palms until you have formed a nice little ball. Roll this in the cocoa powder and coat it completely. Enjoy this with a nice after dinner coffee or cocktail!!

FEBRUARY EVENT CALENDAR 1975

REGISTER FOR EVENTS ON THE OXBOW CC APP OR WEBSITE!

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

WINTER RESTAURANT HOURS

Thursday—Saturday: 11 AM—9 PM Sunday: 10 AM—8 PM

KIDS NIGHT

3

4

5

VALENTINE’S DAY PHOTO MINI SESSIONS 10

11

12

7

8

9

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SPECIAL

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SPECIAL

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15

16

18

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20

21

22

23

27

28

CAMP OXBOW WINE DINNER

BINGO 24

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SPECIAL

EASY AS PIE CLASS

A LA CARTE DINING CLOSED!

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6

GALENTINE’S DAY WINE DINNER

CHARACTER BRUNCH

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2

DECADES TRIVIA ‘80s Edition

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

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1

25

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MARCH EVENT CALENDAR REGISTER FOR EVENTS ON THE OXBOW CC APP OR WEBSITE!

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

WINTER RESTAURANT HOURS

Thursday—Saturday: 11 AM—9 PM Sunday: 10 AM—8 PM

KIDS NIGHT 1

2

DECADES TRIVIA: ‘90S EDITION

SPRING FEVER 3

4

5

6

7

8

9

12

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15

16

21

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BUTCHERY BASICS CLASS

MARDI GRAS MASKS 10

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY SCAVENGER HUNT

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WINERY SPOTLIGHT WINE DINNER

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DADDYDAUGHTER DANCE

DR. SEUSS STORYTIME 25

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BINGO 31 PAGE 10

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FEBRUARY EVENT DETAILS 1975

REGISTER FOR EVENTS ON THE OXBOW CC APP OR WEBSITE!

KIDS NIGHT Friday, February 1st 7 PM—9 PM $10/Child

Thursday, February 7th 7 PM Complimentary

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Bring a group out to ‘80s Trivia Night!

Oxbow will host 3 rounds of trivia, featuring all things EIGHTIES, from sports to pop culture to news stories. Compete by yourself or with a group for awesome prizes! This is part of a monthly trivia series that will run in January—March. Cumulative prizes will be awarded for individuals/teams who compete in all three nights!

Enjoy dinner in the restaurant while your children get treated to an evening of fun featuring the movie, Brother Bear! Dinner is included for the kids and advance registration is required. This event is limited to 30 kids. Children must be at least 3-years-old and potty-trained in order to attend.

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Evening will also feature 80 cent nacho plates and 1/2 price bottles of wine.

It’s going to be a RAD time!

FEBRUARY EVENT DETAILS 1975

REGISTER FOR EVENTS ON THE OXBOW CC APP OR WEBSITE!

GALENTINE’S DAY WINE DINNER Wednesday, February 13th 6:30 PM $50/Person It’s a three course wine dinner just for you and your favorite gal pals!

Made popular by TV’s Parks and Recreation, Galentine’s Day is an opportunity for you to celebrate with all the special ladies in your life!

Valentine’s Day

DINNER

Thursday, February 14th— Saturday, February 16th

*This event was previously scheduled for January 10th PAGE 12

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In addition to our normal restaurant menu, we are offering a delicious prixfixe dinner special not only on Valentine’s Day, but on February 15th and February 16th as well. We’re giving you an opportunity to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the person you love at your convenience! Please make your dining reservation by emailing rsvp@oxbowcc.com or via the mobile app/website.

FEBRUARY EVENT DETAILS 1975

REGISTER FOR EVENTS ON THE OXBOW CC APP OR WEBSITE!

EASY AS PIE CLASS Tuesday, February 19th 6:30 PM $45/Person

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Learn the tricks of the trade for baking delicious pies with Chef Scott and Suzy, Oxbow’s resident Pastry Chef.

This two hour cooking class will be hands on and you will practice simple, yet essential, techniques for baking the perfect pie every time!

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CAMP OXBOW WINE DINNER Wednesday, February 27th 6:30 PM | $80/Person

Prepare to be WOWED by this delicious five course dinner centered around a fun camp theme. All courses will be paired with a beverage ranging from wine to specialty cocktails. Limited to 30 guests.

FEBRUARY FAMILY DAY SCHEDULE 1975

REGISTER FOR EVENTS ON THE OXBOW CC APP OR WEBSITE!

FEBRUARY 3RD—SUPERBOWL SUNDAY Kickoff: 5:30 PM 2-For-1 Drinks $10 All-You-Can-Eat Wings, Nachos & Pizza Football Themed Activities For Kids Betting Board

FEBRUARY 10TH— VALENTINE’S DAY MINI PHOTO SESSIONS $125/Session Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to come out to Oxbow for a mini photo shoot with Taylor Jane Photography! Take a few pictures with your special someone or the entire family! Photography will sessions will be staged with rentals from the White House Co. of Fargo. Price includes five professionally edited images by one of the area’s top photographers.

Contact Alison for available times: alison@oxbowcc.com.

FEBRUARY 17TH—CHARACTER BRUNCH Reservations accepted between 10:30 AM—12:30 PM $22/Adult | $15/Child 12 & Under The Character Brunch is back with your child’s favorite princesses, super heroes, and MORE! Families will also enjoy a magnificent brunch buffet, fun games, activities, and craft projects.

Costumes are encouraged! We are thrilled to announce this year’s Characters: Snow White, Belle, Elsa, Wonder Woman, Spiderman, Batman, Captain America, and Thundar.

FEBRUARY 24TH—BINGO FEBRUARY 2019

5 PM | Complimentary Bring your family out to Oxbow for lively rounds of Bingo! Games will vary and prizes will be awarded!

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NEWS FROM THE FAIRWAY

DAVID WOOD SUPERINTENDENT

A quick update as to what is happening in the Grounds Department: our main focus in February is sharpening all the mowers and making necessary repairs to keep everything running smoothly in the summer months. Oxbow’s Maintenance Mechanic, Bryce Fenske, is concentrating on the long-term care of the mowers and carts. This would include oil changes, greasing bearings, hydraulic issues and all safety equipment on the machines. Bryce will service over 40 mowers and utility vehicles, plus all of our golf carts.

Jesse Lunde, Assistant Superintendent, is responsible for cleaning and sharpening all the green, tee, and fairway reel mowers. There are over 80 cutting reels and bed knives that are disassembled, sharpened, and height of cut set before the mower is ready for use. When done properly, the mower will remain sharp throughout the coming golf season.

With the amount of snow on the ground, I would like to remind everyone that the use of snowmobiles and ATVs is prohibited on the golf course. Exploring the original golf holes in the winter is an enjoyable walk for a great workout. The peacefulness of this secluded area and the chance to see wildlife is very relaxing.

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See you on the course, David Wood

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GOLF SHOP 1975

COREY HERLICKSON HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

By the time you read this, our TrackMan Simulator will be finished! We will spend a few days playing around with it trying to figure out every nuance to ensure you have a great experience with it. For now, the simulator will be available Thursday—Sunday, since that has been the most requested time for use.

TRACKMAN SIMULATOR HOURS Thursday & Friday—2 PM—10 PM Saturday & Sunday—10 AM—6 PM

Trackman Simluator Hours

STARTING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS

2 PM—10 PM

We request that you book for the exact amount of golfers that will be using the simulator so we can accommodate as many golfers as possible. For example: if you have a twosome, please book for only two golfers. You may be paired with another twosome since we only have one simulator.

JUNIOR GOLFERS We ask that all junior golfers be accompanied by an adult at all times when using the Trackman Simulator.

10 AM—6 PM

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SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

HOW TO BOOK A TEE TIME We have created a tee sheet on our website and our app named “Simulator Course” that needs to be used to book times for the simulator.

You may book tee times seven days in advance. The times are set up for one hour, so if you want two hours, you will need to book (2) one-hour time slots. We ask that you limit your time to the following: • One hour for hitting balls and club fitting • Two hours for a foursome playing nine holes • Three hours for a foursome playing eighteen holes

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GOLF SHOP

COREY HERLICKSON (CON) SOCIAL MEMBERS Social Members can use the simulator one time a month and must pay the guest rate per hour (see below) to use it. Social Members do not currently have access to book tee times online or via the app, so if you wish to make a tee time, please call the Golf Shop or email golfshop@oxbowcc.com.

TRACKMAN SIMULATOR GUEST RATES • $20/hour for one Guest/Social Member • $5/hour for each additional Guest/Social Member All guests may use the simulator once per month, and must be accompanied by a member.

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TRACKMAN SIMULATOR LEAGUE TrackMan Simulator League will utilize a USGA Handicap for a 9-Hole round of golf. Two-Person Teams will compete in Gross and Net Divisions for $10/person which will be awarded back in Golf Shop credit. There is also an optional skins game for $10/person. We will have a schedule of games for each week posted in the Golf Shop and on the webpage, which we create via Golf Genius. We will email out this information when it is all finished.

We are very appreciative to the Stag Committee and all of you who helped make this possible.

We think it will truly enhance your membership and will continue to make your golf experience the best in the area.

Sincerely, Corey Herlickson PAGE 17

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PAST EVENT PHOTOS

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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 RESTAURANT HOURS Monday -Wednesday Thursday—Saturday Sunday

GOLF SHOP HOURS Monday—Wednesday Thursday Friday—Sunday

CLOSED 1 PM—6 PM 12 PM—5 PM

CLOSED 11 AM—9 PM 10 AM—8 PM

MANAGEMENT STAFF SEDI HALVORSON - General Manager JAKE HUGHES - Assistant General Manager ALISON MOLONY - Director Membership & Events KYLE CHRISTENSEN, CPA - Accountant DAVID WOOD - Superintendent COREY HERLICKSON, PGA - Head 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 Corey@Oxbowcc.com Peggy@Oxbowcc.com Chef@Oxbowcc.com Hollie@Oxbowcc.com