2008 Newsletter from Albany Golf Club


		Albany Golf Club - Albany, Minnesota 320.845.2505

	May 9th, 2008 - 3:25 pm

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2008 A.G.C. NEWSLETTER | LADIES LEAGUE NEWSLETTER

It sure has been a long cold winter; signs of green grass can’t get here soon enough. Hope everybody is ready for the 2008 season.

2008 Rate Comparisons

	Single	H & W	Family
A.G.C.	$473.92	$623.02	$766.80
Long Prairie C.C	$500.00	$670.00	$770.00
Wapicada	$708.95	$859.15	$859.19
Rich Springs	$760.00	$925.00	$955.00
Black Berry GC	$825.00	$1,200.00	$1,350.00
Territory G.C.*	$1,295.00	$1,595.00	$1,790.00
Little Crow GC	$1,044.00	$1,268.25	$1,491.90

* Includes Motorized Cart

STOCK HOLDER MEETING
The Annual Stockholder meeting is scheduled for Monday April 7, 2008 8:00pm 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 March 31. Nominees can be added from the floor at the Stockholders Meeting.

Men’s League:
There will be a Men’s Organizational Meeting Tuesday April 22nd. With league play to begin Tuesday April 29th. Again this year we will hold the Men’s League Scramble on Tuesday April 22nd. A chicken dinner and organizational meeting will follow. Sign up at the club.

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

Sr. League:
The Sr. League will begin play Wednesday May 21st. There will be a Sr. League Scramble Wed. May 14th. With an organizational meeting to follow.

Sr. Mix League:
The Sr. Mix League is scheduled to start Monday June 2nd. 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.

Jr. Huskie League:
Jr. Huskies join us for lessons and league play for only $25.00. 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 16th.

Tournament Dates:

Avon/ Albany Lions – Sat. May 17th.
MGA Players Qualifying – Thurs. May 22nd.
Red River Short Stop – Sat. June 7th.
3 – Person Bestball – Sun. June 8th.
Parent Child Open – Sun. June 15th.
Herkies Scramble – Sun. July 13th.
P.G.A. Jr. Tourney Mon. July 21st.
AHS Alumni Event – Fri. Aug. 1st.
Club Championship – Sat. Aug. 9th. Sun. Aug. 10th.
2 Person Scramble – Sun. Aug. 17th.
Tree Scramble / Supt. Revenge – Sat. Sept. 27th.
Fall Party – Sat. Sept. 27th.

Golf Outings:
We 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.

Dolores Wellenstein Scholarship:
Danielle Gretsch was the recipient of the 2007 scholarship. Danielle is a freshman at The University of Wisconsin Madison.

2007 Most Improved:
Leslie Thesing – Ladies
Tim Bahr – Men’s

2007 Most Rounds Posted:
Jean Osendorf – 38
Leslie Thesing – 34
Clair Bauer – 29

Joe Nett – 103
Don Nett – 71
Craig Baggenstoss – 70

Notes from the superintendent:
Welcome to the 2008 golf season. As I write this letter in Jan. it is 8 below zero with a wind chill of 35 below. The only good thing about it is that it has to get better.

Last years addition of Assistant Superintendent, Terry Simon and Equipment Manager, Mike Bushman was very positive, their knowledge and experience was welcome to a complicated transition. It was a year of training and assisting each other through a lot of different experiences and general aspects of the golf course. They are both very hard workers. I’m happy to have them back and am looking forward to exploring all of their new and exciting ideas for the A.G.C.

Our irrigation well project is basically complete with the exception of a few finishing touches this spring. It was helpful to have Terry and Mike there in the early stages of the project and having Mike in the shop allowed me to be out on the course where I was needed the most. It took much of our time, especially the many leaks or “growing pains” that occurred with the increased water pressure and volume, but the benefits the course will eventually see made it worthwhile.

Between the time and funds spent on the well project and dealing with another drought we were still able to complete some much needed improvements. This included bunker and tee box renovation, more asphalt cart paths, and rebuilding three bridges. And once again despite the intense drought conditions, the flowers were wonderful.

As I have said in the past, thank you for your patience in allowing the grounds crew time to complete our tasks. Please allow them to finish or move out of your way before hitting your shot. We’ve had a lot of close calls and a few direct hits in the recent past and it is at their request that I bring this to your attention. Let’s make the 2008 season the best ever. Remember the course belongs to you, let’s all do our part to make it the best we can.

Thanks again!
See you when the grass turns green!
Tom

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