APRIL 2017
THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE — Steve Callaway, President As April begins, we hope we are out of the rainy season. April through June is the best time of year for our club. The wet weather stops, the plants and trees bloom, and the course firms up with smooth and fast greens. Come out and enjoy your course. Enjoy your club as we begin some busy months. Easter, Mother’s Day, The Invitational Party and Memorial Day are all big celebrations at Sequoyah. Please make reservations so we can accommodate and properly serve you and your guests at these large events. Operationally, the Board is working with management on the Club’s budget. The wet months caused a significant
downturn in activity and revenue at Sequoyah CC. Reduced golf rounds means reduced food and beverage revenue. We anticipate the next months will reverse this trend as the weather improves. The facilities improvement project is moving forward. We are working with the architect and interior designer while finishing drawings for the City of Oakland building permits. There may be some delays due to contractor availability. The fitness equipment selection and pricing is near completion. That will be followed by the new furniture selection and pricing. The pool is heated as we get ready for summer. Adults are welcome to “swim at your own risk” as there will not be daily life guard service until swim season. We will have weekend life guard
PRO SHOP NEWS — By Brandon Huneke, PGA Professional Spring course maintenance is underway with the greens aerated and sanded on March 29th. The fairways will be aerated between April 10th and 18th (weather permitting). This procedure, although a nuisance to players, is extremely beneficial to the condition of the golf course. Aeration consists of punching holes in the greens/fairways/ tees and filling them with sand/seed to alleviate compaction and promote oxygen flow through the soil. If the weather is cooperative, full recovery of the greens takes approximately three to four weeks. You may have noticed some tree removal adjacent to the 18th tee. This is
due to root encroachment under the surface of the 18th tee which causes an uneven playing surface and inconsistent turf health. Once the roots are removed, the teeing ground will be levelled and sodded. Weather permitting, the reconstructed tee should be playable for the Men’s Invitational on May 18th.
Tournament Central The NCGA Zone Qualifier was held on March 18th & 19th. This two-day event produces only one winning group to advance to the Regional Qualifier in Monterey. Congratulations to our winners Nick Lima, John Farquhar, Gary Continued on Page TWO
service beginning in April. We ask that you only bring children to swim when there are life guards on duty. The Men’s Invitational is almost full. So, if you have not signed up, now is your time. We have about ten spots left. This is each member’s opportunity to show off his club to his selected guest. The tournament and related events cover three days: May 18th – 20th. For newer members, this is a great opportunity to enjoy Sequoyah CC and meet fellow members. The dinner party on Saturday May 20th will feature Tony Lindsay. Lindsay won eleven Grammies and toured with Carlos Santana. This is an event you don’t want to miss.
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