2009 Newsletter from Albany Golf Club


		Albany Golf Club - Albany, Minnesota 320.845.2505

	March 10th, 2010 - 4:24 pm

2010 A.G.C. NEWSLETTER | LADIES LEAGUE NEWSLETTER

2010 represents a milestone for the AGC. Fifty years ago the farmland which is now the AGC was transformed into one ofthe area's first nine hole golf courses. Remnants of that farm are still evident at the course including the silo which was transformed into the cooler in the clubhouse. However, the course has also undergone many changes over the years with the addition of the second nine holes in 1982 and the new club house in 1991. With this exciting time we are planning on celebrating the 50 year anniversary of the AGC on Saturday July 10th with a grand reopening - so save the date. If anyone has any old pictures or memorabilia from the original nine we would love to display and share with the rest ofthe golfing community.

2010 memberships are again the lowest in central Minnesota

	Single	H & W	Family
A.G.C.	$460.00	$605.00	$745.00
Koronis	$505.00	$685.00	$685.00
Kimball	$540.00	$700.00	$700.00*
Wapicada	$734.50	$893.57	$893.57

*Extended family extra

Membership Incentive Program
Current A.G.C. members that refer a new member for the 2010 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 2010 season.

Stock Holder Meeting
The Annual Stockholder meeting is scheduled for Monday April 12, 2010 - 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 p.m. April 12, 2010. 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 27th. With league play to begin Tuesday May 4th. Again this year we will hold the Men's League Scramble on Tuesday April 27th. A Chicken dinner and organizational meeting will follow. Sign up at the club.

Sr. League:
The Sr. League will begin play Wed. May 19th. There will be a Sr. Scramble Wed. May 12th. With an organizational meeting to follow.

Sr. Mix League:
The Sr. Mix League is scheduled to start Wed. 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.

Ladies League:
Ladies League information can be found on the enclosed 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. www.albanvgc.com

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 7 .

Tournament Dates:

• Avon / Albany Lions - Sat. May 15th.
• Red River Short Stop - Sat. June 12th.
• 3 - Person Bestball - Sun. June 13th.
• Parent Child Open - Sun. June 20th.
• P.G.A. Jr. Tourney Mon. July 12th.
• Herkies Scramble - Sun. July 18th
• Club Championship
• Sat. Aug. 7 . Sun. Aug. 8th.
• 2 Person Scramble - Sun. Aug. 22.
• Tree Scramble / Supt. Revenge - Sat. Oct. 2nd

Golf Outings:

We Still have some great dates open for your next golf outing. (Corporate, Family) Let us play 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 the 2010 golf season. I hope you are all as I am.

Overall, 2009 provided us with great weather except for October. Although I guess if could pick a month for poor weather it would be October.

I want to thank you for your continued support of the A.G.C. in these tough economic times. As I stated in last year's letter we will continue to try to provide you with the best conditions possible while we all weather this storm.

We were able to accomplish various projects on the course in 2009. These included bridge redecking, cart paths additions, new asphalt, tree trimming and removal (which will continue this year), new 150 yard markers along with many other needed updates and improvements.

We will continue to move ahead this year with projects, improvements, flowers (which are 2nd to none), and our day to day course maintenance as the economy and weather will allow. If you have any questions or ideas about something we are doing, please don't hesitate to ask us about it. The Board, along with Paul and I, are constantly trying to make decisions that are in the best financial and recreational interest of yours and the golf courses. We will strive to maintain the quality that we have always taken pride in providing.

Thanks to all who are using sand and seed bottles to fill divots on the course. We still have some available and would be happy to install one on your private cart. Just contact me this spring to make arrangements. Thanks also to Terry and our entire stafffor all oftheir hard work.

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