July 2017 Newsletter

Oxbow Country Club Newsletter

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July 2017

HOURS OF OPERATION

General Manager Message……………………………….Page 2 July Calendar of Events……………………………………Page 3 Event Update..………………………………………………….Page 4 Food & Beverage Update………………………………....Page 5 Golf News………………………………………….………….Page 6-7 Derby Weekend……………………….…………………..….Page 8 Family Events……..…………………………………………….Page 9

July Guest Green Fee Special!

Administrative Office Hours: Monday - Friday

9 AM - 5 PM

Restaurant Hours: Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday

8 AM - 9 PM 7 AM - 9 PM 7 AM - 8 PM

Lunch service begins at 11 AM daily.

Breakfast served on Saturdays & Sundays from 7 AM—11 AM.

Golf Shop Hours: Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday Pool Hours: Daily

18 Holes With Cart—$60 June 9 & 10 | More details on Page 7!

9 Holes With Cart—$35 FOLLOW YOUR CLUB ON:

7:30 AM - 8 PM 7 AM - 8 PM

11 AM - 8 PM

4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY HOURS: Monday, July 3rd: Golf Course Opening Early At 10 AM Tuesday, July 4th: Course, Clubhouse & Pool Closing At 5 PM

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

SEDI HALVORSON GENERAL MANAGER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

It’s hard to believe that we are in to July! It has been a very busy June around the club, and it is only going to keep getting more fun in the months ahead. We have had some weather challenges, but June can be tricky.

July and August typically provide us with more consistently nice, sunny days. We have had some beautiful days as well, and I hope everyone is enjoying the time to get to the new pool and the course!

BILL SHORT—PRESIDENT SCOTT DIFFERDING –VICE PRESIDENT KEVIN HARRISON—SECRETARY/TREASURER ROGER CAMPBELL

MIKE PODOLAK

CHRIS CHAMP

DJ RIEGER

BRITTON MATTSON

RANDY SCHNEIBEL

MANAGEMENT STAFF SEDI HALVORSON GENERAL MANAGER SEDI@OXBOWCC.COM JAKE HUGHES ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER JAKE@OXBOWCC.COM DAVID WOOD SUPERINTENDENT DAVIDW@OXBOWCC.COM ALISON MOLONY DIR. MEMBER ENGAGEMENT & EVENTS ALISON@OXBOWCC.COM JOHN DAHL, PGA DIRECTOR OF GOLF JDGOLF@OXBOWCC.COM

ERIC WENAAS, PGA HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL ERIC@OXBOWCC.COM KYLE CHRISTENSEN, CPA ACCOUNTANT ACCOUNTING@OXBOWCC.COM HOLLIE GRANDE CATERING EVENT COORDINATOR HOLLIE@OXBOWCC.COM

We have some great member events this month, with the Fourth of July Best Ball, and of course, Derby Weekend. Also, be sure to check out Couple’s golf opportunities, including half price bottles of wine night, and the most fun, Derby Couples. We have had great turnout for couple’s nights so far this year. And remember, social members are always welcome to enjoy as well. Please check out the member events calendar online at oxbowcc.com, as well as your newsletters and membership guide to know all that is happening here at your club, so that you are able to maximize your membership opportunities.

Speaking of membership, we now have 49 new members and member families that have joined us in 2017! A huge thank you to all of our members for referring their friends, family, and colleagues to become members at your club.

We are still accepting new members, so please keep passing on your referrals to me! Remember that referring members receive a $250 credit in the golf shop or food and beverage for new golf members, $100 for social members.

Just a reminder that Kid’s Camp will start this month as well, providing great themed opportunities for kids from 4 – 10 to enjoy fun and learning at the club.

Camps run Monday through Thursday. Swimming lessons, noodle camp, and Jr. Golf are also great ways to utilize your Oxbow membership, please refer to your membership guide and this newsletter for more information on all the young member activities available this month.

Lastly, as a thank you to our members, we will be lowering the guest green fee rate for the month of July from $80 to $60, and still including golf cart. We realize the golf course is a bit different right now, as we continue to complete construction on the north nine holes, and we want to thank you for continuing to be members, as well as bringing out your friends and colleagues. As a reminder, the regular restriction on guests of once per month (local guest) still applies.

It has been great seeing so much activity out here at the club during June, and we will continue to provide great ways for you to utilize your club throughout the summer and in to the fall. I am excited with many of the events that we have planned, both large and small, and I hope that you and your family are able to come out and have fun at Oxbow!

I hope everyone has a safe and fun 4th of July!

Sedi

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

NO JUNIOR GOLF NO LEAGUE

Course & Clubhouse open early at 10 AM! 2

4th of July Best Ball Course, Pool & Clubhouse Close at 5 PM. 3 4 Junior Golf Morning

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League

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League

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Ladies’ Night

Couples’ Night with Live Music

Men’s Day 5

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Couples’ Night with 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine 14

Ladies’ Night 12

Men’s Day

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Craft-n-Splash 18

Ladies’ Night 19

The Derby Men’s Day 20

Derby Couples 21

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Men’s Day 27

Couples’ Night with 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine 28

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Noodle Camp Begins

Junior Golf Morning

Pool Party

Craft-n-Splash

Craft-n-Splash

Junior Golf Morning 16

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Craft-n-Splash 23

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League

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Ladies’ Night 26

Refer a new golf member* and receive your choice of the following: - $250 Food & Beverage Credit - $250 Golf Shop Credit *$100 for social member referrals 3

EVENT UPDATE Alison Molony Director of Member Engagement & EventS Ronald McDonald House—THANK YOU again to everyone who attended the Charity Gala in April. The $49,000 raised by Oxbow membership at this event is going directly toward Ronald McDonald’s new home, which is breaking ground on Tuesday, July 11th. After the positive feedback we received, we are pleased to say that we are going to make this an annual event, each year partnering with a new, local charity. Stay tuned!

NOW Booking— Wouldn’t it be great to get out of the office every once in awhile and host a company meeting/retreat at a different location? Oxbow has a private meeting room that is perfect for this very occasion! Complete with flatscreen TV, panoramic views of the golf course, and food and beverage service, we are eager to host your next meeting. The best part?

Oxbow members do not pay room rental for using this space. On select days, you could also consider adding rounds of golf to your meeting. Contact me for more details and availability!

Off-Season Event Calendar-Believe it or not, we are already looking ahead to the fall/winter season to schedule our off-season member events! (I know, I know...summer just started….) What events would you like to see at your club? Trivia nights? Dueling Pianos? Karaoke?

Please feel free to share your ideas with me. Or better yet, if you’d REALLY like to get involved, I encourage you to join our Social Committee, which provides guidance and leadership for all things social at Oxbow. This committee is fun and has a low commitment level—perfect for our members who already have a full plate!

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS! Melissa & Gabe Evenson

Andria Foster & Glenn DeVold

Ted & Tami Dahl

James & Amy Parker

Brenda & David Zens

Ken & Michelle Useldinger

Darren & Anna Trudeau

Tyler Holland

John & Leah Clemedtson

Mike & Cheryl Glasoe

Michelle & Craig Kilber

Brendan & Trista Giese Chelsey & Tyler Strand 4

Food & BEVERAGE FOOD Beverage UPDATE Update SCOTT MOTSCHENBACHER Executive chef Hello, Oxbow! Wow, June has come and gone so fast. If there has been one thing I have learned out here, it is that time flies. I was able to be part of my first Battle at the Bow this year. That was a lot of fun, especially cooking a whole hog! I came in the night before to prep the piggy, and after a twenty two hour shift, we ate that piggy!

The month of June stole away my Sous Chef too. He is on to greener pastures, though. He will most certainly be missed, as he was a big part in the opening of the new Clubhouse. In July, I have a new Sous Chef starting. He has an outstanding resume, as well as work ethic. I have worked with him in the past and he will bring some creativity to the club. With him coming on board, we are already starting to brainstorm new weekly special ideas. In the meantime, if you think of anything you would like to see, either stop me in the club for a quick chat or email me at chef@oxbowcc.com. I always appreciate feedback and new ideas. We are after all here for you!! Until next time, I’ll see you around the club!!

Chef Scott’s Bacon Cheeseburger Dip For this month’s recipe, here is the Bacon Cheeseburger Dip I made on North Dakota Today. I know it sounds simple, but it got rave reviews from Chris Berg and Kristi Larson. Plus, Alison won’t leave me alone about it.

Ingredients: 8oz hamburger (preferably a leaner grind) 3oz diced bacon (I use apple wood) 2oz butter 2oz diced yellow onion 3oz beer (I use Budweiser) 4oz heavy whipping cream 4oz shredded cheddar cheese Pickles, diced tomatoes, ketchup and mustard for garnish

Procedure: In a non-stick skillet on medium-high heat, add your butter and bacon.

When your bacon is about half way to crispy, add your yellow onion.

Cook these down until there is just a little bit of color and brown hamburger. At this point, you will add your beer. Cook this down for about five minutes. Now you will add your heavy cream and bring to a boil. Once you have big rolling bubbles, then add your cheese. Be sure to constantly stir until the cheese is fully incorporated. At this point, you are ready for dippin! I garnish mine with ketchup, mustard, pickles and diced tomatoes. Enjoy!!

Jake hughes ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER We are hoping for a warmer July so more people enjoy our wonderful pool. Though we were unable to have our June pool party, we’re crossing our fingers for great weather on July 23rd so we can host our Derby Pool Party that day!

When going to the pool, please check in your guest with the pool attendant. Guest fees are $7 per person and are welcome once a month. Member’s grandchildren may use the pool free of charge provided they are accompanied by the member grandparent. As an added perk, Oxbow will provide towels for use at the pool. I hope everyone has a great 4th of July! Just a reminder the Clubhouse and Pool will be closing at 5pm that day.

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Golf News Golf ShoP June has come and gone in a hurry! We had a great month of golf in spite of the wind!

We had about 40 junior golfers participate in Junior Golf Camp this year. Our Junior Golf program continues throughout the summer with Junior Golf Mornings on Tuesday mornings starting 8:30 AM. This consists of a 30 minute lesson with John Dahl and then a nine hole round. Our juniors are also playing in the PGA Junior League on Monday nights around the Fargo-Moorhead area. They are doing a great job!

Battle at the Bow was a huge success again this year. Dave Barge and Jim Mikkelson were our shootout winners, making them the 7th Annual Battle at the Bow Champions. Congratulations to our winners and thanks to everyone for participating! It’s always a great time, so plan to play next year.

Ladies’ Night has been a huge hit this summer with up to 22 ladies participating in one night! Come out for a group lesson with John at 5:30 followed by a cocktail and a nine hole game for a chance to win some golf shop credit!

4TH OF JULY BEST BALL July 4th $40/member; $55/guest 9:00 AM Shotgun Start | Two-Person Best Ball Net and Gross Divisions Entry Fee Includes Lunch & Prizing Winning Team In The Gross Division Automatically Advances To Derby Shootout!

COUPLES’ NIGHT Fridays 6 PM

Couples’ Golf is held every Friday at 6:00. This is a fun way to meet new friends and enjoy golf in a social atmosphere. It’s lots of fun for everyone whether you rate yourself as a good golfer or not. Please call the Golf Shop to register.

- JULY SCHEDULE -

We are also looking forward to some fun tournaments coming up! The 4th of July Best Ball is right around the corner. The winning team earns a spot in the Derby on July 23rd, so get your partner and sign up today! The Derby weekend is July 21-23rd and is always a blast. Make sure you sign up soon and get your derby outfits ready! Even if you aren’t playing in the tournament, join us to watch the shootout and listen to some fantastic live music following the event.

Following Couples’ Golf, we will have LIVE music on the patio by Anthony Chaput!

Come see what’s new in the Golf Shop and remember we can order anything you need - even Derby team outfits! Make sure to order them soon!

5 PM: Social & Derby Punch 6 PM: Six-Person Scramble Dinner To Follow $60/Couple* *Includes dinner & prizing!

The Oxbow Open (previously the Oxbow Best Ball) will be August 5th and 6th. Put it on your schedule and plan to play.

Check with the Golf Shop for cart regulations and changes on the course. Please remember to fix you ball marks and fill in divots on your golf course.

Friday, July 7th - LIVE Music

Friday, July 14th –Wine & Nine 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine Starting at 5:30.

Friday, July 21st –Derby Couples

Friday, July 28th–Wine & Nine 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine Starting at 5:30 PM.

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GOLF News LADIES’ NIGHT Wednesdays 5:30 PM Join us on Wednesday evenings for a half-hour ladies’ golf clinic starting at 5:30 PM, followed by reserved Ladies’ tee times at 6 PM. Clinic topics will vary each week and are sure to help improve your golf game. Cost is just $10 to attend and includes a free cocktail!.

LADIES’ BUS TRIP TO MYSTIC LAKE CASINO Sunday, August 6th —Monday, August 7th Relax and enjoy a one night stay at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and play two rounds of golf. This trip is limited to 20 people, so sign up soon! The price is $400, based on double occupancy.

Contact the Golf Shop for more details and to sign up: 701.588.4669.

NEWS FROM THE FAIRWAY DAVID WOOD, SUPERINTENDENT With our summer staff all in place, we concentrating on fine-tuning some of the detail work around the course. Improving the turf density in the fairways is the top priority now. We have seen germination from our spring seeding, and these plants have matured into the three and four leaf stage, with additional plants still germinating. This recovery process will continue with more aerification and seeding until we have 100% coverage.

Removal of weeds in the native areas around the golf course has begun also. This task can be labor intensive when the fescue grasses are at their mature height. By removing the plants, we are also disposing of the weed seed and not allowing that to be a problem in the future.

In regards to the new course construction, Bruce Charlton was here for his first construction site visit of the year. Bruce was able to review the work that Landscapes Unlimited has completed on phase two and offered suggestions as to what he would like to see adjusted. Areas that he focused on are sub-grade elevations and golf feature work on future holes 6-8, 13 and 14.

Landscapes Unlimited irrigation staff has arrived and started installing the 12” irrigation mainline under Riverbend Road from the south holes to supply the north nine. Layout of sprinklers around greens, tees and fairways will begin after topsoil is placed and grass lines are established. Our goal is still to have the majority of the phase two seeded with germination by September 15th. We will keep you updated as the process continues.

Just a reminder to please repair ball marks and rake out sand bunkers. When taking a golf cart, please pair up with another player, which will prevent wear and tear on the golf course.

See you on the course.

David Wood

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23rd ANNUAL

OXBOW

DERBY WEEKEND July 21ST — 23RD FRIDAY JULY 21ST Derby Couples $60/Couple

SATURDAY JULY 22ND

SUNDAY JULY 23RD

DERBY POOL PARTY THE DERBY FREE! $90/PERSON 2-PLAYER TEAMS

9:00 am: Breakfast 5:00 PM: Social 10:00 AM: SHOTGUN START 6:00 PM: Golf 4:00 PM: SHOOTOUT DINNER TO FOLLOW LIVE MUSIC TO FOLLOW 11 Green

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: INFLATABLE GAMES POOL CONTESTS LIVE DJ

Register for Couples Derby and The Derby with the Golf Shop: 701.588.4669

FAMILY EVENTS Kids’ Events JUNIOR GOLF NOODLE CAMP—Hosted by PGA Professional Eric Wenaas Session B (Wednesdays: 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16)

Time: 10:30 AM—12 PM $95/Child | Recommended for ages 5—10 JUNIOR GOLF MORNINGS

Complimentary

Tuesdays, June 13th—August 15th*

8:30 AM: Clinic at the Driving Range 9:00 AM: 9 Hole Event (must be able to play 9 holes on their own)

*No Junior Golf Mornings June 20th, July 4th, August 1st

SWIMMING LESSONS

OXBOW DAY CAMP Treat your children to an all day summer camp with the fantastic Oxbow staff! Each week will have a different theme, so we encourage you to sign your children up for at least one week of camp—if not all three! Open to kids ages 4—10, Oxbow Day Camp is a great way to keep your children busy during the summer months. These will be the best weeks of your child’s summer—guaranteed!

Week One—Under The Big Top

PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS By appointment, $50/five half-hour lessons Contact Alison to register: Alison@oxbowcc.com.

Monday, July 10—Thursday, July 13 Week Two-Superheroes

Monday, July 17—Thursday, July 20 Week Three-Olympics

Monday, July 24—Thursday, July 27 $150/child per week 9 AM—4 PM (before-care offered starting at 8 AM, after-care offered until 5:30 PM)

Sunday, July 23rd 12 PM - 4 PM Games, Pool Contests, Live DJ, and Grill Out

Craft ‘N Splash Every Wednesday at the Pool at 2 PM Complimentary

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