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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PRO SHOP NEWS — Continued from Page ONE Russello and Bill Buchanan, who will represent Sequoyah CC at Poppy Hills and Quail Lodge on April 10th & 11th! The next Saturday Tournament will be the NCGA Four Ball Qualifier on Saturday, April 15th. This is a two-person better ball event where up to three teams will advance to the Regional Qualifier on May 18th. Grab a partner and sign up in the golf shop! We have recently introduced changes in the way we communicate to the members. Less emails are being sent and the way we used to send notification of tournaments is no more. To be informed on upcoming events at the Club and on the golf course, please check the “This week at Sequoyah” email. We will be integrating online tournament registration in May.
Golf Instruction We will be holding a new/ beginner golf clinic on the last Thursday of each month. These clinics are a great way to learn the basics and become familiar and comfortable with the game and procedures. Be on the lookout for more information in the weekly emails. Our Junior Program is starting on April 4th. This golf school for our youngsters will be held every Tuesday afternoon and possibly on Thursdays if the demand is there. An email with all pertinent information has been sent to
2017 Men’s Invitational The Cherokee Challenge Thursday, May 18 Two-Man Qualifier Practice Round & Horse Race Stag Dinner, Sky Room Post Game and more
Friday, May 19 Two-Man Net & Gross Team Competition Friday Nite Lite
Saturday, May 20 Two-Man Net & Gross Team Competition Cherokee Awards Gala Dinner Dance All Inclusive: Food, Beverages, Entertainment by Tony Lindsay, Golf Prizes, SWAG & Visa Moments. Special Offer: $500 credit when your Guest becomes a New Member in 2017! Contact the Pro Shop or a CC Committee Member: Steve Callaway, Chris Conway, Marc Cunningham, Nick Geist, Sam Osman, Dan Sanford, Glen Vondrick
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the membership and see the ad on page six. If you are interested in signing your junior up for this six week program, please contact the golf shop.
Course Maintenance Did you know an un-repaired ball mark on the putting surface does not heal for 25 days and an improperly repaired ball mark takes 38 days to heal? Not repairing a ball mark will cause the inlaying grass to die and leave a depression which will knock putts offline. Repairing your ball mark will smooth the surface and initiate the healing process immediately. Please be aware that repairing a ball mark incorrectly can actually cause more damage than not attempting to repair it at all. Make sure you know how to fix your ball marks and they will heal within 10 days keeping Sequoyah in the best playable and aesthetic shape possible. See chart above for instructions on how to properly fix a ball mark.
Great Shots There were not many great shots to write about in the month of March. Everyone must still be shaking off the rust! One golfer shined by chipping in from 40 yards on #17 for birdie. He then proceeded to knock his second shot on #18 into the greenside bunker, then knock it into the hole for an eagle! Way to finish the round, Chris Conway!!
WOMEN’S GOLF — Emily Gorin, Captain March came in like a lion, and no sign of the end-of-the month lamb! Even so, we did manage to get in a few rounds of golf together as follows:
Iron Maiden Tournament – March 7 The Iron Maiden tournament tested our “metal” as players picked their best 13 holes. 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place 5th place
Elisabeth Fredricsson Jane Hong Ruby Soo Mirna Wong Tracey Perkins
23 pts 23 pts 22 pts 19 pts 19 pts
UPCOMING EVENTS
Trophy Day – March 10 Persistence pays off! Just ask Cheryl and Ruby as conditions were so tough, the rest of the field withdrew. But these two hardy ladies stuck it out and were Trophy Day winners! Trophy Day is our monthly tournament in which the lownet overall winner and the low-putts winner earn a coveted spot in the Trophy Day play-off in November. Overall Winner Cheryl Johnson 93 net Low Putt Winner Ruby Soo 32 putts 1st Place Ruby Soo Continued on Page FOUR
Tuesday, April 4 Trophy Day, 8:30 am shotgun Sunday, April 9 Easter Cup, tee times after 10:30 am Tuesday, April 11 Easter Cup, 8:30 am shotgun Friday, April 14 Easter Cup, 8:30 am shotgun Tuesday, April 18 Blind Draw Partner, 8:30 am shotgun Tuesday, April 25 Mini Invitational, 12:30 pm shotgun Fridays, April 7, 21, 28 Friday Play Days
Iron Maiden Tournament (L to R): Luisa Farquhar, Mirna Wong, Jane Moon, Ruby Soo (in front), Tracey Perkins, Cheryl Johnson, Emily Gorin, Elisabeth Fredricsson.
Elisabeth Fredricsson, Emily Gorin and Noel Murray hoped they had the luck of the Irish in the St. Patrick’s Day Tournament. 18 Holers say goodbye to Tracy Stansbury after golf on Tuesday, March 14th. We’ll miss him!
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SENIOR NEWS
— Mike Erickson
Our Senior season starts on April 6th at Claremont and ends in November with our Finale. You will be receiving email blasts about two weeks before events. At this time, the sign up sheet will be in the Pro Shop as before. It is possible we will have online sign-ups in the future. Again, your support of all Home and Away events is appreciated. See you all around the North, West, South and East Bay in 2017.
WOMEN'S GOLF
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2017 SEQUOYAH SENIOR SCHEDULE DAY DATE Red=Home | Black=Away
Time
Thursday 6-Apr
Claremont
12:30
Thursday 20-Apr
Marin and Blackhawk @ SCC
8:30
Wed
26-Apr
Peninsula
8:30
Thur
4-May
Contra Costa and Mira Vista @ SCC
8:30
Tues
9-May
San Jose CC*
Thur
25-May Diablo, Ruby Hills and Richmond @ SCC
Thur
1-Jun
San Jose, La Rinconada & Los Altos Hills @ SCC* 12:30
Wed
7-Jun
Mira Vista
Wed
14-Jun
Blackhawk
1:00
Thur
22-Jun
Green Valley @ SCC
8:30
Tues
27-Jun
Los Altos Hills*
12:30
Thur
6-Jul
Invitational
12:30
Wed
12-Jul
Rossmoor
8:30
Wed
19-Jul
Marin
8:30
1:00 12:30 8:30
Wed
26-Jul
Crow Canyon
8:30
Sat
29-Jul
Senior Championship
8:30
Beat The Pro – March 14
Sun
30-Jul
Senior Championship
8:30
We love our pro, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t want to beat Brandon in this point par competition! Last year, there were quite a few women who were able to triumph. But this year, Brandon showed us no mercy as he brought his “A” game, and by the end of the round, not one woman was able to “beat the pro.” Congratulations, Brandon!
Thurs
3-Aug
Rossmoor, PAHCC and Crow Canyon @ SCC*
Wed
9-Aug
Castlewood
8:30
Wed
16-Aug
Round Hill
8:30
Thur
24-Aug Round Hill and Claremont @ SCC
8:30
Wed
30-Aug Green Valley
8:30
Thur
7-Sep
8:30
Tues
12-Sep
Palo Alto Hills*
1:00
Overall Winner
Brandon Huneke
Tues
19-Sep
Ruby Hills
8:00
Tues
26-Sep
La Rinconada*
1:00
1st place 2nd place 3rd place
Donna Erickson Sherry Westernoff Luisa Farquhar
Wed
27-Sep
Contra Costa
8:30
Tues
3-Oct
Diablo
8:00
Four Leaf Clover Tournament – March 17th
Thur
5-Oct
Richmond
8:30
Tues
24-Oct
Orinda
12:30
Thur
2-Nov
Finale
12:30
* Dinner Event
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These lucky ladies in green found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow in this St. Patrick’s Day point par tournament in which all par 4s, hole #18, and two other holes of our choice counted:
Castlewood and Orinda @ SCC
OVERALL WINNER – Emily Gorin
Guest Day – March 28
FIRST FLIGHT
An invitation to our Guest Day is the hottest ticket in town! We are famous for our challenging course and good food, so ladies love to come to our Guest Day. A hearty breakfast kicked-off our morning, and fueled our fun. After golf, we lunched on an impressive array of salads, veggies, shrimp and tri-tip. One salad did not look promising, but turned
1st place 2nd place 3rd place
Donna Erickson Beverly Steffen Elisabeth Fredricsson
SECOND FLIGHT 1st place 2nd place 3rd place
Mary Ellen Tong Noel Murray Nora Lima
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12:30
out to be a favorite with couscous, crisp asparagus and fresh peas. A light cake with hints of orange ended the meal on a sweet note. Everyone appreciated the parting gift of a Sequoyah logo golf ball to commemorate our fun day together. Thanks to Guest Day Chairs Marta Parker and Holly Cromer for planning the festivities.
NINER NEWS — Molly Natsues, Secretary The month of March for the Nine Hole group of ladies saw more golf than previous months, but still this everlasting rain! On March 8th, Mary Jane Gross planned a putting clinic with golf afterwards with the goal of greeting potential new members interested in our growing group of dynamic women. A warm welcome to our most recent additions: Ava Kelly, Alex Phillips and Ann McIntosh. We all look forward to getting to know you better and enjoying golf when the weather clears up!
Sweeps – March 1 1st Flight 2nd Flight 3rd Flight
Marilyn Morrish Terhilda Garrido Diane Del Fante
Low Putts Marilyn Morrish Terhilda Garrido Susan Sprague Chip-in Susan Sprague, #2
NINER’S UPCOMING EVENTS
Sweeps – March 8 1st Flight Mary Folzman 2nd Flight Susan Sprague 3rd Flight Diane Del Fante Low Putts Diane Del Fante Susan Sprague Chip-in Nancy Levy, #4
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 Monthly Meeting & Birthday Celebration WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 Spring Tournament
Sweeps – March 22 2nd Flight Low Putts Chip-in
Terhilda Garrido Terhilda Garrido Lisa Bajada, #4
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 Exchange Day at Sequoyah with Blackhawk
St. Patrick’s Day Tournament Once again, Tamrin Rice planned a fun event centered around “Your 4 Luckiest Clubs.” One mulligan was given to be used anytime on a tee shot, whiff shots were considered “practice swings” and various holes had interesting tee box starting points! Out of 16 players, prizes were awarded in each flight:
TUESDAY, APRIL 25 WNHGA Open Day at Spring Creek WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 Play Back Nine
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March Birthday Girls: Sarah Ramsey, Sue Caro, Nancy Levey. Happy Birthday!
Niners braving the elements but always enjoying lunch afterwards! Back Row: Barbara Lee, Teresa Butner, Rosalie Schoenweiler, Susan Sprague, Guest , Lisa Bajada. Table (Back to Front): Joan Cannon, Mary Jane Gross, Ericka Mashhoon, Guest, Terhilda Garrido, Stephanie Hulka, Buffy Ross. St. Patrick Day winners and luncheon with Tracy Stansberry (L to R): Susan Sprague, Terhilda Garrido, Buffy Ross, Tracy Stansberry, Susan Fox, Tamrin Rice, Nancy Levey.
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NINER NEWS — Continued from Page FIVE 1ST FLIGHT 1st place 2nd place
Nancy Levey Buffy Ross
2ND FLIGHT 1st place 2nd place
Susan Sprague Terhilda Garrido
3RD FLIGHT 1st place 2nd place
Jenny Ma Susan Fox
General Meeting News President Buffy Ross announced that we will have five spring clinics covering full swing, putting, short game, sand and uneven lies with a morning and after lunch session. The fee is $10 and look for sign-ups on the Niner board in the Pro Shop and here in the newsletter for the Bunker Clinic on April 4th. The First Tee will be conducting their tournament here at Sequoyah on April 24th with the entrance fee set at $185 per person including breakfast, champagne, lunch and nine holes. It is always a fun tournament and wonderful way to raise funds for such a worthy cause. The Forward Tees have just been officially rated. (Yeah!) The rating is 68.9 with a slope of 125 and yardage of 4,853. Names and colors of the tees will need to be chosen. Following that, Brandon will create a scorecard for the tees. This is very welcomed by the Niners and will make golf a more do-able and fun game for many of us. We thank all who helped make this a reality — especially Mary Schmitz. Please remember to post ALL of your scores, and be sure to play with someone to make the card qualify in developing your handicap or posting. If you play only seven holes, you can still post, use par plus pops for last two holes. Contact Neva Phillips to sign up for our Eclectic Tournament which is always fun. There is still plenty of time as it runs from March 1st – May 3rd, using the forward tees. With a heavy heart, we said farewell to our club Director of Instruction, Tracy Stansberry. We wish him only the very best in Preoria, AZ and hope to visit him soon! April Birthdays: Terry Cheng, Buffy Ross and Tamrin Rice
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2017 Sequoyah Junior Golf Program Par Level Cost:
Level Structure:
Full 6-Week Session Pass $150
Junior Golf Program is structured into 4 Levels: (PAR, BIRDIE, EAGLE, ACE)
Individual Session Pass $30
All students will start at the PAR Level Students will achieve Certification before moving to the next Level
Session Schedule Ages 5 – 9: 1st session April 5th
Ages 10 – 14: 1st session April 6th
Wednesdays: 4:45 – 5:45 pm
Thursdays: 4:45 – 5:45 pm
April 5th April 12th April 19th April 26th May 3rd
Introduction Putting Chipping Pitching/Bunker Full Swing
April 6th April 13th April 20th April 27th May 4th
Introduction Putting Chipping Pitching/Bunker Full Swing
Contact the Pro Shop to Register tel. 510.632.4069 | email: proshop@sequoyahcc.com
Camp Sequoyah Weekly Sessions at Sequoyah Country Club:
June 19 - August 4 Campers ages 4 - 10 Weekly Tuition: Members $275 Non-Members $305 Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Before-Care from 8:30 am & After-Care until 4:00 pm A one-time, non-refundable $40 registration fee includes two camp t-shirts Golf • Tennis • Wacky Wednesdays • Thankful Thursdays • Arts & Crafts & more!
www.kecamps.com • 877.671.2267 • http://snip.li/campsequoyah To make reservations for Camp Sequoyah, please call (877) 671-2267 or online at http://snip.li/campsequoyah to inquire or enroll!
Take advantage of 50% off green fees for the next three weeks due to course aeration. The cost for weekday green fees drops to $37.50 from $75, and weekend fees are now $45, down from $90. Promotion ends April 20th.
THURSDAY NIGHT FAMILY BUFFET
TITLEIST PRO V1 REWARDS We have partnered with Titleist to offer the Pro V1 Loyalty Rewards Program. Order three dozen Pro V1 or Pro V1X and the 4th matching dozen is FREE. Please respond with the specifics of your order and we’ll have them waiting for your spring play.
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. DINING FOR DOLLARS: This week’s drawing is for a $1,000 club credit! Increases $100 each week if not won. Must be present to win. No purchase necessary. Drawing at 6:30 p.m. JUMP HOUSE & KIDS CLUB available.
SUNDAY, APRIL 16TH
First Thursday Family Bingo Thursdays April 6th & May 4th 6:30 p.m.
No charge to play. Two cards per player. Play to win an assortment of gift cards, valued at $250!!!
First Seating 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Second Seating 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES 12:00 – 2:00 pm | Petting Zoo 1:00 pm | Easter Egg Hunt 1:00 – 2:30 | Easter Bunny, Pirate Magic Show Plus other fun activities! Live Piano Music Adult $44.95++ Children $19.95++ Bottomless Mimosas $15
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SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY 1
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Ala Carte Dining 5:30–8:00 pm
CLUB CLOSED
4 18 Holers Trophy Day 8:30am Jr. Golf School Taco Tuesday 5:30 – 8:00 pm
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9 Holers & Monthly Meeting 8:00 – 10:00
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CLUB CLOSED Fairway Aeration
EASTER BRUNCH 11:00am-1:00pm 2:00pm-4:00pm
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Ala Carte Dining 5:30 – 8:00pm
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Ala Carte Dining 5:30 – 8:00pm
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18 Holers Easter Cup, after 10:30am tees Ala Carte Dining 5:30 – 8:00pm
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18 Holers Easter Cup, 8:30am Jr. Golf School Taco Tuesday 5:30 – 8:00 pm
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CLUB CLOSED
18 Holers Blind Draw, 8:30am Jr. Golf School Fairway Aeration 10.99 TAX DAY BUFFET 5:30 – 8:00 pm
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24 CLUB CLOSED
18 Holers, Mini Invitational 12:30pm shotgun Jr. Golf School Taco Tuesday 5:30 – 8:00 pm
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9 Holers Spring Tournament, 8:00 – 10:00
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Sky Room Buffet 11am – 3pm
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Thursday Night Buffet 5:30 – 8:00 pm
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Join Us for Tax Day Tuesday, April 18 for a bit of reprieve from Uncle Sam with our $10.99 Buffet featuring Tacos, Tamales and Posole!
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9/18 Ladies Play 8 – 10:00 Ala Carte Dining 5:30 – 8:00pm
9 Holers, Play Back 9, 8:00 – 10:00 Seniors @ Peninsula, 8:30
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Seniors @ Claremont, 12:30 Thursday Night Buffet 5:30 – 8:00 pm 1st Thurs. Family Bingo
Seniors host Marin & BHCC, 8:30 Thursday Night Buffet 5:30 – 8:00 pm
9 Holers Exchange with Blackhawk 8:00 – 10:00
5:30 - 8:30 pm
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GRILL HOURS Sunday 7:00 am - 2:30 pm Tues - Fri 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Saturday 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Sky Room Buffet 11am – 3pm
Men’s Member Guest Beginner Golf Clinic Thursday Night Buffet 5:30 – 8:00 pm
18 Holers Easter Cup, 8:30am Ala Carte Dining 5:30 – 8:00pm
9/18 Ladies Play 8 – 10:00 Ala Carte Dining 5:30 – 8:00pm
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9/18 Ladies Play 8 – 10:00 Ala Carte Dining 5:30 – 8:00pm
NCGA 4-Ball Qualifier 8:00am Sky Room Buffet 11am – 3pm
Sky Room Buffet 11am – 3pm
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Sky Room Buffet 11am – 3pm
SUNDAY
MONDAY
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CLUB CLOSED
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Ala Carte Dinner 5:30 – 8:00pm
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18 Holers, Trophy Day 9:00am shotgun Jr. Golf School Taco Tuesday 5:30 – 8:00 pm
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CLUB CLOSED
Ala Carte Dinner 5:30 – 8:00pm
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
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18 Holers, Play Day 9:00am shotgun Seniors @ SJCC Jr. Golf School Taco Tuesday 5:30 – 8:00 pm
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CLUB CLOSED
18 Holers, Open Day 8:30am shotgun Taco Tuesday 5:30 – 8:00 pm
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9 Holers 8:00 – 10:00am
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9 Holers 8:00 – 10:00am
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Seniors host Contra Costa & MVCC Thursday Night Buffet 5:30 – 8:00 pm 1st Thurs. Family Bingo
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Oakland Cup Thursday Night Buffet 5:30 – 8:00 pm
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9 Holers 8:00 – 10:00am
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Men’s Invitational Thursday Night Buffet 5:30 – 8:00 pm
FRIDAY 5
9/18 Ladies Play 8 – 10:00 Ala Carte Dinner 5:30 – 8:00 pm
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SATURDAY 6
NCGA Senior 4-Ball Qualifier Sky Room Buffet 11am – 3pm
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9/18 Ladies Play 8 – 10:00 Ala Carte Dinner 5:30 – 8:00pm
Sky Room Buffet 11 am – 3pm
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9/18 Ladies Play 8 – 10:00 Men’s Invitational Ala Carte Dinner 5:30 – 8:00pm
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Men’s Invitational Sky Room Buffet 11am – 3pm
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Ala Carte Dinner 5:30 – 8:00pm
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Ala Carte Dinner 5:30 – 8:00pm
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CLUB CLOSED
29 MEMORIAL DAY POOL PARTY & BARBECUE
18 Holers Guest Day, 9:00 am shotgun Taco Tuesday 5:30 – 8:00 pm
30 COURSE CLOSED
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9 Holers Guest Day 8:00 – 10:00am
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Seniors host Diablo & Richmond Beginner Golf Clinic Thursday Night Buffet 5:30 – 8:00 pm
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9 Holers 8:00 – 10:00am
MEMBER NEWS New Members Approved by the Board Eric Ang
(April)
Individual Golf
Jamie Besaw
(Jong Li)
Proprietary
Shane Favinger
Young Family Golf
Ben Pope
(Sarai)
Individual Golf
Chris Root
(Cara Lee)
Individual Golf
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9/18 Ladies Play 8 – 10:00 Twilight Golf Ala Carte Dinner 5:30 – 8:00pm
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Sky Room Buffet 11 am – 3pm
GRILL HOURS Sunday 7:00 am - 2:30 pm Tues - Fri 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Saturday 7:00 am - 11:00 am
COPY DEADLINE Tuesday, April 25th Please submit any articles or pictures by April 25th to be published in the May 2017 Newsletter. APRIL 2017
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