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Chip & Chatter
The Corvallis Club Quarterly Newsletter January 2021 Vol2No1
GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE Exciting Renovations CLUB HOUSE HOURS SEE RESTAURANT NEWS AND ON THE GREEN
CLUB DIRECTORY MAIN NUMBER 541-752-3471 ACCOUNTING
EXT. 6
EVENTS
EXT. 4
GOLF SHOP
EXT. 1
NEW MEMBERS
MEMBERSHIP
EXT. 3
RESTAURANT
EXT. 2
WWW.CORVALLISCLUB.COM FOR UP TO DATE CLUB INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
JIM MAYO GENERAL MANAGER Greetings: It has been an interesting winter so far, and we expect spring to bring great things for The Corvallis Club. There are several items in the works. The first, and the most obvious, is construction on the new pro shop. We are hoping to be open by April 1st, and have the Fitness Center open by May 1st, but we never know how construction and the pandemic will play out, so follow along. With the improved facilities and Fitness Center addition, we anticipate many new members joining this spring. It is important to help new members get oriented. To achieve that, we are looking for existing members to become ambassadors for new members. This is still in the planning stage, but if you are interested, please let me know. This is your Club and you can influence the membership so that it remains the type of environment you enjoy. Sponsoring new members and volunteering as an ambassador are two ways you can shape the experience. Cheers! Jimmy
UNDER CONSTRUCTION Pro Shop Progress
There will be an entry door from back deck The black stick in the ceiling is for 2 TVs
Pro Shop entry area from back deck Pro Shop rolling garage door by pool deck
Bridal Suite with full kitchen and 2 Bedroom Rental
RESTAURANT NEWS
IAIN DUNCAN
EXECUTIVE CHEF FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR 2021 has finally arrived and the signs are showing that we will hopefully be re-opening inside dining soon. As more restrictions lift, and we are able to determine dates for our member events, please look for updated calendar events, expanded menus, and specialty cocktails menus on the Thursday eblasts and on our social media pages: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. As weather improves, we look forward to hosting more outside events and phenomenal parties!
RIAN PERRY SOUS CHEF
"Think of us like your personal chefs for an intimate or large party in the Club or in your home for take out orders. I love customizing menus for your special occasions" email me at least one week in advance at chef@corvallisclub.com to get started
LOOK FOR OUR CURRENT MENU and Hours ON OUR WEBSITE and WEEKLY Thursday E-BLAST
ON THE GREEN WINTER GOLF SHOP HOURS JANUARY AND FEBRUARY: MON: 11:00AM - 5:00 PM TUES-SUN: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
JORDAN ROPP, PGA
MARCH: MON: 11:00AM - 5:30PM TUES-SUN: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
We are getting closer to Spring Weather! Before we can start officially posting our scores on March 1st, now is a good time to take a look at your setup and needs for your game. CLUBS: If you have been waiting to get that new wedge, new putter, new driver, or even new set of clubs, now is the time to start diving a little deeper. All of the main companies that we represent here at the Club are sending us their new products in the next couple months. There have been a lot of “development dollars” spent on these clubs to make them more forgiving, faster off the face, and fitted properly for golfers based off of their skill. The main companies that we work with are: Taylormade, Cobra, Titleist and Callaway. We have 3 people on staff here at the club, representing Taylormade (Jordan), Cobra (Spence), Titleist (Brandon). That can be a rare feat and provides a unique opportunity for members to get the proper detailed information on certain clubs and balls from the companies. Come pick our brains for information on what you may be looking for this year! Remember that All Members at Corvallis Club get 10% off in stock clubs, and get special pricing on any Special Order clubs! GRIPS: “Golf Pride recommends changing your grips once a year. If you play frequently you may consider re-gripping more than once a year. Oils on your hands, sweat, dirt and other elements will break down the rubber.” -We carry a limited stock of all types of grips to fit what you are looking for. If we don’t have it, we can order it! Make sure you have the proper grips that can withstand the wet weather, but also provide good support during the upcoming summer time months. If you have already recently re-gripped your clubs, consider washing them after several rounds. Just take warm water, some degreaser dish soap, wipe the grips clean and use a dry towel to wipe them dry. You should see a noticeable change in tackiness. SHOES AND SPIKES: You want to make sure you will have minimal “slippage” when hitting your shots on a wet course. Make sure your spikes are not wearing down, and check if any need to be replaced. We have a good stock of spikes available at $1.00 per spike. Most shoes have 6-7 spikes each. Check if the waterproof lining on your shoes is holding. Most shoes nowadays have at least a 1 year waterproof warranty. You can get shoes from the various companies that offer even a 2 year waterproof warranty. The Golf Shop can order basically anything that is provided by Nike, Footjoy, Adidas, Puma, and New Balance. If there is a style you are looking at ordering, reach out to the Golf Shop and get your Member Discount! GOLF BALLS During the colder months, it may be more beneficial to use a softer compression ball. It’s good to find a ball that fits your style of play. Do you want less spin off the tee, but still enough spin around the greens? Or are you looking for a ball that will give you the most spin and feel to stop sooner on closer shots? Come talk to us about the benefits of each type of ball we have in stock from Taylormade, Bridgestone, Titleist, and Callaway. Remember that any stock golf balls you get 20% off as a Member.
SETTING GOLF GOALS
When we get closer to our “season” it is important to write down a list of goals you want to accomplish with your Golf Game. This can be anything from improving one aspect to as simple as shooting lower scores on average or getting your handicap lower. Here are some main stats that are good to track and improve upon:
GIR (Greens in Regulation)
This is the amount of times you hit the Green in Regulation during your round. You have 18 chances to get a GIR during your round. Par 3 = 1 shot Par 4 = 2 shots Par 5 = 3 shots
FIR (Fairways in Regulation)
This is the amount of times you hit the Fairway off the tee. You typically have 14 chances to get a FIR. Any hole, other than a Par 3 qualifies for this stat.
TOTAL PUTTS We want to strive and only 2 putt average on every hole. This means 36 total putts during your round is our standard goal. If the course is Par 72, that is half your strokes! This means we should be practicing putter over half our time when practicing! With each of these stats, the better you can do, the lower your scores will be. GIR is probably one of your most important stats to have high numbers on. The more greens you hit, averaging 2 putts, the more Pars and lower scores you will have.
LESSONS If you need a quick refresher on different aspects of your game (Driver, Irons, Pitching, Chipping, Putting), come see us for a quick 30 minute lesson so we can get you on the right track to lower scores and have more enjoyable rounds!
FUN GOLF QUOTES
“THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS BAD WEATHER, ONLY INAPPROPRIATE CLOTHING!” -ANONYMOUS
COURSE IMPROVEMENTS JASON LEONARD
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Winter Update
It officially feels like an Oregon winter now that we have been getting hammered with rain. The bulk of the winter has been decent in terms of rain accumulation, and thus we have been attacking our project list that is typically difficult in wet conditions.
Trees
You may notice a few dead trees, that have been lingering for years, are finally down and gone. Tree work is typically expensive and time consuming. We have an awesome arborist that is hanging with us for a good portion of the winter, and addressing some much-needed tree work. We are also trimming up low tree branches where needed. We have excessive amounts of firewood. Feel free to come down and get a load from the maintenance yard. The gate on Golf View Drive is open between 6AM and 2PM.
Drain Lines
You may notice some more drain lines added to various locations around the course. We have a great machine for trenching and a great operator that attacks these wet spots with aggressively. We are excited to now have the capability to efficiently and cost effectively address wet spots.
Tree Boxes
We re-leveled a few crowned tee boxes last fall with a demo machine. We are purchasing the equipment needed to continue leveling more tee boxes. We hope to get this machine in the next month or two. We have another 15 – 20 tee boxes that are on our list to re-level.
Future
We have a few other exciting projects and improvements we will be adding to the course this coming year that we are excited for you to see and enjoy.
Next time you are on Hole 6, check out the new addition to our landscaping!
MEMBER EVENTS & CALENDAR
TONYA DUNCAN EVENTS COORDINATOR
For now, most events are TBD pending the Benton County risk level, but we do have some fun events planned. We are open to suggestions for future member events, and would love to have any spectacular photos around the course for our future Chip & Chatter cover page or Social Media posts. Please email your ideas and photos to events@corvallisclub.com. We look forward to some good times this year!
WINTER SOCIAL MEMBER EVENTS:
Winter Golf Member Events: 2/6/21 2/27/21
2/7/21 Super Bowl Platters 2/14/21 Valentine's Day Special 4-Course Take Out Dinner 3/17/21 St. Patrick's Day TBD
SPRING SOCIAL MEMBER CALENDAR: 4/4/21: Easter Brunch TBD 5/5/21: Cinco de Mayo TBD 5/9/21: Mother's Day Brunch TBD 5/31/21: Memorial Day Pool Party 6/10/21: Rocco Wine Maker's Dinner 6/20/21: Father's Day TBD Date TBD: Cribbage Tournament Date TBD: Bocci Ball Tournament Date TBD: Crab Feed
Superbowl Scramble Cross Country
Spring Golf Member Events: 4/8/21 4/10/21
Ladies 18 Hole Kickoff Day Men’s Golf Association MGA #1 PICK YOUR PRO: "MASTERS DAY" INDIVIDUAlL STABLEFORD 4/24/21 MGA #2 - TBD 5/4/21 TWILIGHT LEAGUE - WEEK 1 every Tuesday 5:45pm 5/8/21 MGA #3 – TBD 5/22/21 MGA #4 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP PICK YOUR PRO: PAIRS BEST BALL 6/5/21 MGA #5 – TBD 6/19/21 US OPEN DAY PICK YOUR PRO: SIDE GAME 6/19/21 MGA #6 US OPEN PICK YOUR PRO: US OPEN INDIVIDUAL NET & GROSS
EVENTS
Engagement Parties Rehearsal Dinners Wedding Packages Receptions Business Meetings Class Reunions Celebrations of Life Holiday Parties
What are our super powers for events?
Modern Trendy Decor Fine Cuisine Choices: French, Italian, Asian Fusion, any kind of BBQ, many more... Customizable Menus to Fit Your Budget All Inclusive (chairs, tables, tableware, linens, candles included) 5 TVs in Ballroom for Presentations Lower Site Fees for Mid-Week (Tues,Wed, Thurs) and Off Season Dates (10/1 - 3/31) Premier Venues:
Terrace & Pavilions: up to 250 guests outdoors Ballroom & Lobby: up to 150 guests, or in 3 sections Fireside & Tapas Bar: up to 30 guests (Tues - Thurs)
20% Member's discount on event site fees for Non-Saturday dates to check availability please email events@corvallisclub.com
CLUB AMENITIES
FINE DINING
Excellent cuisine by Executive Chef Iain Duncan
SPORTS PUB & TREE BAR
Excellent cocktails designed by Bar Manager Cody McClellan
COMING SOON:
Fitness Center & Remodeled Pro Shop
BOCCE BALL
Balls will be available at the Pub Bar. Start practicing for upcoming tournaments
TENNIS & PICKLE BALL Courts are available Monday-Sunday 8am-7pm
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Bud and Lynne Ervin & Lorraine Martin Scott & Heather Brownholtz Jim Hays & Fran Willis Rick & Johnnie Freeman JP & Beverlee Stilwell Ed & Janis Tefteller Lisa Rice Cole & Aly Reynolds
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