2009 Newsletter from Albany Golf Club


		Albany Golf Club - Albany, Minnesota 320.845.2505

	February 5th, 2012 - 6:02 am

2011 A.G.C. NEWSLETTER | LADIES LEAGUE NEWSLETTER

With this year’s heavy snowfall and frigid temperatures, I hope that many of you have had a chance to sharpen your game in warmer climates. If not, one can only hope for an early start to the 2011 golf season and hopefully we will be rewarded with pleasant weather and a warm and dry season.

2011 memberships are again the lowest in central Minnesota

	Single	H & W	Family
A.G.C.	$485.00	$635.00	$780.00
Koronis	$525.00	$710.00	$710.00
Wapicada	$805.00	$985.00	$985.00
Rich Springs	$862.08	$1,048.98	$1,083.18

Membership Incentive Program
Current A.G.C. members that refer a new member for the 2011 season will receive a credit of $50.00 to be used in the bar area. New member must not have been a member the previous two seasons. All credit must be used in the 2011 season.

Stock Holder Meeting
The Annual Stockholder meeting is scheduled for Monday May 9th. 8:00 pm at the club house. Anybody that is interested in becoming a share holder (non equity) contact the club for more info. Share Holders that wish to be on the ballot must submit their name in writing by 7:30 April 12, 2011. Nominees can be added from the floor at the Stockholder Meeting.

LEAGUE INFO

Men's League:
There will be a Men’s Organizational Meeting Tuesday April 26th. With league play to begin Tuesday May 3rd. Again this year we will hold the Men’s League Scramble on Tuesday April 26th. A Chicken dinner and organizational meeting will follow. Sign up at the club

Sr. League:
The Sr. League will begin play Wed. May 18th. There will be a Sr. Scramble Wed. May 11th - organizational meeting to follow.

Sr. Mix League:
The Sr. Mix League is scheduled to start Wed. June 1st. It’s a great way to spend a relaxing evening on the course with friends. Anybody interested in playing may sign up at the club.

Ladies League:
Ladies League information can be found on the Links Letter.

Jr. Huskie League:
Jr. Huskies join us for lessons and league play for only $25.00 – Residents of the school dist. or members. $35.00 non residents. The program will consist of morning lessons followed by league play. We are trying to encourage the future golfers of our area to come out to the course and explore the game of golf. Sign up today

Mix Night:
Want to enjoy a round of golf with friends. Sign up for the mix night (4- person scramble format). It’s a great way to meet new members. 1st. night Friday May 6th.

Tournament Dates:

• Avon / Albany Lions – Sat. May 14th.
• Red River Short Stop – Sat. June 11th. 3 – Person Bestball – Sun. June 12th. 7
• Parent Child Open – Sun. June 19th.
• P.G.A. Jr. Tourney Mon. July 11th.
• Herkies Scramble – Sun. July 17th.
• Club Championship
• Sat. Aug. 13th. Sun. Aug. 14th.
• 2 Person Scramble – Sun. Aug. 21st.
• Tree Scramble / Supt. Revenge – Sat Sept 24th.

Golf Outings:

WWe Still have some great dates open for your next golf outing. (Corporate, Family) Let us plan your next event. More info can be found on the A.G.C. Web Site: www.albanygc.com or contact the club

Notes from the superintendent:
Welcome to a new season in 2011!!

2010 brought lots of surprises. A very early opening and some well deserved warm spring weather turned into hot, humid, and wet. Twenty-six inches of rain in June, July and August created some very extreme conditions for our turf and our grounds staff. Thanks to all of our staff for their hard work to keep the course playable throughout some very difficult conditions.

We were still able to get some added things done on the course including reconstruction of tee boxes, bunker removal, irrigation updates and additions, tree removal, some cart path work and finally the reconstruction and expansion of our putting green. With a retaining wall built by our staff we were able to more than double the original size of the green. Hopefully, weather permitting, it will be ready to use as early as possible. We were also able to purchase some much needed equipment in 2010.

Once again this year I believe the economy, along with the weather, will dictate what we can accomplish on the course outside of the day to day routines. Trying to keep golf affordable, while costs continue to rise, is very challenging. I would like to thank everyone for their support of the AGC through all the years, good and bad. The course belongs to all of us as members and it is our job not only to take care of it but also to take pride in it.

I would also like to thank Terry and the whole grounds staff for the hard work and pride that they put into the AGC. It can’t happen without them. It doesn’t matter if it’s the greens, tees, and fairways or the flowers, rough, and trees, the same pride and dedication is put toward all aspects of the course.

Finally, I would like to invite anyone with any questions, opinions, suggestions, or just the need to spend a few minutes to talk to contact us at the shop. Stop by or call us, we would be happy help with anything we can. Thanks again, and let’s make this a great year.

Let's make it a great 2010!

See you when the grass turns green.

Tom

500 Church Ave • P.O. Box 338 • Albany, MN 56307 • info@albanygc.com