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DEL RIO COUNTRY CLUB
MEN'S INVITATIONAL GALLERY
COUPLES INVITATIONAL 2015
ON THE COVER: TAKING A BREAK DURING THE
MEN'S INVITATIONAL 2015
OCTOBER 2015
PHOTO BY BECKIE WOODFIELD
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DEPARTMENTS
DEL RIO COUNTRY CLUB
DEL RIO COUNTRY CLUB
Official Publication of the
Del Rio Country Club
801 Stewart Rd.
Modesto, CA 95356
OFFICERS
3 From the Super
President Randy Clark
4 Manager's Memo
Vice President John Bellizzi
5 Culinary News
Treasurer Eric Tobias
5 Marketing Minutes
Secretary Marty Fox
6 From the President
Phone 545.0723
Fax 545.5133
6 From the Pro Shop
DIRECTORS
8 Gallery | Men's Invitational
2nd Vice President Ken Dieker
Restaurant 341.2411
Publicity John Bellizzi
Golf Shop 341.2414
Ex-Officio Sylvester Aguilar
10 Gallery | Freaky Friday
12 Men's Group
12 Couples Invitational 2015
Tee Time 341.2415
Finance Eric Tobias
Fitness 341.2424
Greens Scott Castle
Tennis 341.2412
Membership Tony Bruno / Craig Julsgard
13 New Members
13 9-Tees News
14 Calendar
Sports/Jr. Golf Brent Gardner / Jill Henry
16 Senior Chip Shots
Del Rio CC Foundation Craig Julsgard
16 Del Rio CC Foundation
House/Social Jon Zagaris
18 Talkin' Tennis
18 18-Hole Ladies Group
FROM THE SUPER
DAVID BERMUDEZ, GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
The collars and approaches
Overseeding is the practice of incorporating
available and driving the golf cart in the
replacement project on
cool season rye grass into our warm season
fairways and not in the roughs.
the River Course begins
bermuda grass roughs. The rye grass will
September 29th. Course
provide good winter color and increase
Greens aeration and sand top dressing is
maintenance will apply
the playability of the course. In order to
scheduled for the week of October 12th.
Round Up to the existing
give the young seedling an opportunity
Large ¾ inch cores will be removed from the
collars and approaches. The course will
to mature, the seed must be kept moist
putting surface. Once aeration is completed
be closed on September 29th and 30th
at all times. Course maintenance will be
the greens will be on the slow side until the
to make sure that the Round Up is not
watering the roughs throughout the day.
holes are completely healed. In 2 weeks the
tracked onto the greens. Contractors will
We will be over seeding green surrounds,
greens will be about 80% healed. It will take
begin construction on October 19th.
tee
roughs,
another week or more until the greens are
Kaminski Golf Construction will dig out
around the clubhouse and approximately
100% back to normal. Core aerating putting
the approaches six inches deep; install
30 feet around each fairway. To expedite
greens is a lot like going to the dentist.
drains, then backfill with new fresh sand.
the process, contractors have been hired to
Even though we don’t like it, we know it is
The existing collars will be cut out with
bring in their “state of the art” drill seeders.
necessary a few times each year. Although
a sod cutter. Delta Blue Grass will re-
The Oak and Bluff Courses will be over
core aeration temporarily diminishes putting
turf the collars and approaches with bent
seeded October 1st and 2nd. The River
quality, the short-lived pain results in long
grass sod. While the contractors are on
Course and Driving Range will be over
term management of organic matter levels,
property they will rebuild the black tee
seeded on October 5th. . As a member one
relieves soil compaction, increases soil oxygen
on #3 Bluff Course.
can help by utilizing the cart paths where
levels and stimulates healthy root growth.
surrounds,
intermediate
OCTOBER 2015
MANAGER'S MEMO
DUNCAN RENO, GENERAL MANAGER
I HAD A DREAM…
next 30 days will be a critical time to evaluate
TUESDAY: The first tee is reserved for the
I had a dream that I
the success of the oversprigging.
18 holes ladies group until 12:00 noon.
Occasionally there will be a recognized 18-
was being attacked by
subsequent
Hole Ladies Group event that will cause the
A monster that seemed
experiments in an attempt to evaluate pesticide
first tee to open later than 12:00 noon. During
to never go away and
usage, watering techniques and the effects of
their play there will be no open nine.
chased me to a noose tied to one of our majestic
traffic. The results of these tests showed that
oak trees. I got scared and woke up. These are
after 15 weeks, coverage was 50% less on the
WEDNESDAY:
my nightmares lately - being attacked by the
fairway with traffic, significantly hampering the
may play before 11:00am and after 2:00pm.
Fairway Monster. I guess it’s only fair since our
plants’ ability to cover.
Course reserved for Proprietary Members
the
Fairway
Monster.
The
VGA
also
conducted
Non-proprietary
members
between 11:00am -2:00pm.
members can pretty much say the same thing.
The results of our test on #5 Oak and #1 River
With this information in hand, the Board has
are unfortunately not what we expected nor led
decided to continue to restrict the use of these
THURSDAY: Nine holes will be reserved for the
to believe. We should have done a better job in
fairways to give this process the best chance
Nine Tees Group from 7:30am -11:30am. The
vetting the process and analyzing the expected
for success. This will include restricting access
second nine will be available after 11:30 am.
results and for that we apologize. Hindsight
during our Men’s Invitational. We have asked
being 20/20, it’s not a lost cause because we will
the Invitational Committee to play these holes
FRIDAY: No restrictions. Open Play for all
end up with hybrid Bermuda grass which is the
as par 3s using temporary tees outside of the
golfing members and their guests.
ultimate goal. It just may take longer.
fairway.
As we head into the eighth week of our hybrid
We will continue to evaluate our
progress after the Invitational as to when play
SATURDAY:
on these holes may resume.
the first hour (7:00am – 8:00am) on Friday
Proprietary
members
have
morning to call for weekend tee-times. Non-
Bermuda trial using the fairways of #5 Oak
and #1 River, we thought it would be helpful
The Board would like to thank the membership
proprietary members may call for tee times
to review our progress.
for their cooperation and patience while we
after 8:00am.
complete this effort to improve our golf course.
available. Open play for all golfing members.
All unfilled tee times are
We began the process of oversprigging
While we want to fully evaluate the viability
hybrid Bermuda into these fairways with the
of this much less expensive method to develop
SUNDAY: Proprietary members have the first
expectation that we would have results in two
hybrid Bermuda fairways, we are also mindful
hour (7:00am – 8:00am) on Friday morning to
months that would allow us to play the fairways
of the inconvenience to our members and will
call for weekend tee-times. Non-proprietary
again and evaluate the success of the process.
make every effort to make all 27 holes available
members may call for tee times after 8:00am.
It now appears that this time frame was overly
to them as soon as possible.
All unfilled tee times are available. Open play
for all golfing members.
optimistic. We have reviewed research done
by the Victorian Golf Association (VGA) in
RIVER COURSE RENOVATION OF
Australia using a similar process that shows that
COLLARS AND APPROACHES
We have been extremely busy at the club.
a much longer time frame should be anticipated.
This year’s project to renovate the River collars
Member activity is at an all-time high and club
According to their tests, we should not expect
and approaches are under way. Starting on
events offered are also at an all-time high. As we
full coverage until 120 days after sprigging.
October 19, 2015 the River course will be
continue to grow we need to make adjustments.
closed and if all goes well it will open on Friday
It’s a wonderful challenge and we want you
After seeing very little coverage so far, we
November 12, 2015. Below are our operating
to remember that our first concern is your
were somewhat encouraged to see that based
procedures during this time.
satisfaction so thank you for your constructive
on their
and informative comments that are critical to
trials; only 15% coverage should
be expected after 50 days, increasing to 80%
COURSE AVAILABILITY TIMES
coverage after 80 days. That means that the
REVISED DURING 18-HOLES OF PLAY
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our success. Please enjoy
CULINARY NEWS
JAMES ABLETT, EXECUTIVE CHEF
May I start by saying
thank you for all the
warm welcomes back
to the Central Valley
after so many years. I
am loving the Del Rio
GRILLED CORN CHOW CHOW
CC environment and all of the dedicated
8 Ears Sweet Yellow Corn
employees working hard to give you a great
2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar (Sparrow Lane)
experience.
1 oz. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ Cup Water
Now that I have completed my 5th month
1 Cup Sugar
here at the club, I am starting to see
1 Tbsp. Dijon
change all around. The Fall Cornucopia of
1 Tbsp. Turmeric
vegetables are nearly here and I’m excited for
1 Green Bell Pepper (Small Dice)
slow roasting, a good braise, and some big
2 Ribs Celery (Small Dice)
red wines from the cellar.
1 Red Onion (Cut into 1/3” rounds for grilling)
1 Tsp. Salt
The balance of the menu still has to excite
1 Jalapeno (Sliced into rounds with seeds)
a member after golfing in 90° weather on
an early November day, although I believe
1. In a small sauce pot, bring to a boil turmeric,
we would like to see it cool down! Fall can
vinegar, water and sugar. Cool and stir in Dijon.
be enjoying Roasted Butternut Squash in
2. On a hot grill, grill the corn and red onion.
a Risotto or tasty Fried Green Tomatoes
3. Remove corn from the Cobb and dice the
with Saffron Aioli. Try these, they never
red onion.
disappoint for a light dinner with salad. Let
4. Combine the grilled items, the pickling
me share with you a recipe for another fall
liquid, and the fresh vegetables.
favorite - Grilled Pork Chops with Bacon
5. Let set for 20 minutes before serving.
Chow Chow.
MARKETING MINUTES
LISA TESSARO, DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING
OCTOBER 2015
FROM THE PRESIDENT
RANDY CLARK, PRESIDENT
As we say goodbye to
special guests. Let’s give a big shout out
event where the club provides wine and hors
the scorching days of
to our dedicated professional staff for
d’oeuvres at no cost to the membership.
summer, we welcome
helping make these high profile events
How can you beat that?!
in the cooling trends
a huge success. Congratulations to the
of autumn. Of course,
winners, and as for the losers, well there’s
Speaking of food and drink, it’s not too
it would be great to
always next year. If you enjoyed the
early to make your banquet reservations for
get some of that predicted El Nino rain,
Freaky Friday bash that was open to all
the holiday season. As many of you know,
but that can wait until the crops are all
members, please let us know. This is the
the dates for Fridays and Saturdays tend
harvested… and we do have a couple of
type of fun event we can invite guests to
to fill up quickly so don’t delay. I’m sure
fairways that need a little extra sunshine in
and it also helps us recruit new members
Amber would love to hear from you.
the next month or so.
(always a priority with Lisa).
So pray for rain, but also pray that those
At Del Rio we just finished our invitational
Please mark your calendars for our next
two fairways will grow in as intended.
season. By all accounts the Men’s, Women’s,
Town Hall meeting on November 19th.
Thank you for your patience. We’ll be
Seniors’ and Couple’s annual events went
The focus of discussion will be our golf
playing them again soon, we hope!
smoothly and were well received by our
course operations. This is an early evening
FROM THE PRO SHOP
FRED RODRIGUEZ, HEAD GOLF PRO
Summer has come to an
goal is to raise $5000.00 for “The First Tee of the
end and we are coming
Central Valley” and need your help. Don’t miss
into a beautiful time
the Men’s Harvest Classic which will be held
of the year. Fall brings
November 13 and 14.
temperature and color
perfect
Please make sure you are doing your part in
playing conditions. The
respecting the golf course. Once again, following
event schedule is narrowing but please stay tuned
a few simple rules makes the course more
to the calendar for final fall tournaments.
enjoyable for everyone.
changes
and
The Secret to a
Better Drive.
• Repair Ball Marks
September was a busy month which hosted
• Replace Divots
two invitational events; Men’s and 9-Tee
• Rake Bunkers
Ladies’. Both events had a full field and were
• Keep Carts on Paths Where Provided
a lot of fun for all. We received many positive
• Follow Cart Signs
comments from members and guests. Please
see the results in this issue.
Everyone appreciates your help here.
The CAPAX-Giddings, Corby, Hynes/McCoy-
Fall lines are starting to arrive in the golf shop
Michelin Tire Del Rio Country Club Pro-Am
and Cindy has done a remarkable job ordering.
is scheduled for October 12 this year. Entry to
Titleist has a new line of irons out and we are
the tournament is open now and will fill up fast
equipped to fit you if you are in the need. Stop in
so please get entered early this year. If you are
and see what else is new in the golf shop.
unable to play we will appreciate you sponsoring
the event with a tee sign selling for $100.00. Our
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MEN'S GROUP
CHRISTIAN BARTELS, MEN'S GROUP CAPTAIN
If you haven’t played in the
Men’s Invitational in the
past or you just missed this
year - You Missed a Great
Event! Starting off the week
with a bang on Wednesday
MEN'S INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONS
LOW GROSS WINNERS BRIAN ARBINI AND
MATT HENDERSON AND RON EWING
KENNY VERSCHELDEN
night was the Low Gross Horse Race auction
referring of course to the fire dancers, I’m
In the end there can be only one team standing
where the lowest handicap participants members
just now starting to feel my tongue after
and this year’s Men’s Invitational Champions
and guests were teamed up. These players are some
eating some fire. The main attraction of the
were Matt Henderson and Ron Ewing! Great
of the premier players in the Valley including some
evening was, of course, the Cheeseballs from
play throughout the week and an exciting finish
who have spent time on tour. Teams went for record
the City. They played great dance music that
in the horserace. Way to go! The low gross goes
amounts and the eventual shoot out on Friday
got everybody going especially our esteemed
to Brian Arbini and Kenny Verschelden who
afternoon lived up to the excitement. The eventual
guests from Minnesota who were flashing back
were not afraid to go low.
champions were Corbin Kinser and Adam Maisel
to American Bandstand. Thank you Mr. Huff
who played steady and hit the shot when needed.
for your generosity!
Less spin next time Gards! Congratulations to Mr.
2015 MEN’S CLUB CALENDAR
November 13-14 Harvest Classic 12:30 SG
Kinser and Mr. Maisel who walked away with
Congratulations to all the flight winners for
pockets full of green.
playing great for 3 days and for making this
and 8:30 SG
year’s horserace for the championship very
As a Men’s Club Member the Guest Day’s are
Friday night’s soiree dubbed “Freaky Friday”
exciting. On the final hole there were the flight
included!
lived up to its name. Amber Allen transformed
winners with low, middle and high handicaps
the clubhouse into a Las Vegas nightclub
left. Thank you to Dr. Rob for putting together
Don’t be afraid to go low!
with the valley’s version of Cirque de Soleil,
an equitable system to determine the champions.
Final Final, CB
2015 COUPLES INVITATIONAL
DEL RIO COUNTRY CLUB
14 years ago the Couples Invitational was
started, each year getting better and better.
This year was over the top, the best ever, a
tribute to our club and staff.
The two day competition was close with only 6
strokes separating 1st through 4th on the net side.
1ST PLACE LOW GROSS - DAVID & KATY
OVERALL CHAMPIONS - TED FERNANDES,
BERTUCCI, BARON MCDONALD, KIM ALTON
ALLISON STOCKING, BRIAN & LUCY STEWART
Our Overall Champion, awarded to the 1st Place
1st place Low Gross was won by David & Katy
& Allison Stocking, guests Michael Kinch
Low Net, was won by Ted Fernandes, Allison
Bertucci, Baron Mcdonald, Kim Alton with a
& Shelly Broumas
Stocking, Brian & Lucy Stewart with a net 239.
score of 272.
Day 2 – Members Chuck O’Brien & Nan
2ND PLACE NET 242: Chuck & Kristi O’Brien,
2ND PLACE GROSS 277: Jack Jacques,
Mike & Paula Kinch
Karen Nicholson,
3RD PLACE NET 243: Brian & Donna Hook,
Jim & Jane Findarle
Ulrich & Felecia Thiersch
Winter, guests Jeff Weigum & Kim Alton
The Les Konkin Award was won by Katy
Bertucci for her eagle on 4 Oak. Katy’s dad Pat
4TH PLACE NET 245: Jerry Gonzalez,
Closest to the Hole Awards:
Joslin was given an “almost” award for his near
Jessica Ringer, Ken & Claudia Matthys
Day 1 – Members Matt Henderson
eagle miss (4 inches).
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Franzia. Damon is the President/General
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be a member of Del Rio after playing as a
Damon and Melissa have two daughters,
guest many times. He and Jamie have two
Olivia and Sofia. The family is excited to be
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9-TEES NEWS
GRACE ZAGARIS, 9-TEES CAPTAIN
Congratulations to Allison
Thank you to Marianne Russo for making this
Stocking! She is our TOC
event so special. The year is not over and we have
Champion this year. Judi
plenty of golf yet to play! See you on the course!
Dumas is the winner of
first flight and Barbara
October
Kamps is our second flight
1st Reg Play 9SG
winner. They are heading to La Rinconada
8th Reg Play 9 SG
Golf & Country Club in Los Gatos to compete
15th Reg Play 9SG
in the WNHGA Tournament of Champions.
22nd Halloween Trny/Guest Day 9SG
We wish you luck.
29th Reg Play 9SG
Our invitational was wonderful! Our turnout
November
was fabulous and everyone had a great time.
5th My gratitude to Barbara Kamps and her
12th Reg Play 9SG
committee for the fun event. Thank you to
19th Turkey Shoot/Guest Day 9SG
Reg Play 9SG
all the 9 Tee members who played as well.
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OCTOBER 2015
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9T Reg Play 8:30SG
OCTOBER
KIDS EAT
FREE
18 Hole Brd Mtg 4pm
OVERSEEDING DRIVING RANGE & ALL COURSES
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5
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7
BBQ Cook Off!
5:30p.m.
Del Rio Pro Am
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Men’s Final
Horserace 4pm
MA Complimentary
Guest Day
18 Bus Mtg
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9T Reg Play 9SG
18 Cpt. Trophy Playoff
9SG
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18 Game Day 9SG
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KIDS EAT
FREE
PRIME RIB NIGHT
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9T Reg Play 9SG
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KIDS EAT
FREE
GREEN AERATION / TOP DRESSING – ALL COURSES
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18 Reg Day 9SG
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FREE
Kids Fall Carnival
5:00pm-8:00pm
PRIME RIB NIGHT
REPLACE COLLARS & APPROACHES / SAND CAPPING – RIVER COURSE
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18 Halloween
Trny 9SG
Board Meeting
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KIDS EAT
9T Reg Play 9SG
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18 Halloween
Trny Guest Day 9SG
REPLACE COLLARS & APPROACHES / SAND CAPPING – RIVER COURSE
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MEMBER REMINDERS
CONGRATULATIONS to Ken Saisho and
Consuelo Purvis who are the winners of ‘Tell Us
How We Rate’. Go to the Del Rio Country Club
website and click on ‘Comment Card’ under the
Members Only section for a chance to win a
complimentary lunch at the club!
OCTOBER
October 3 - MA: Kids Eat Free! Every Saturday
in the month of October, kids under ten eat free
from the kids menu.
October 8 - MA: Complimentary Golf Guest Day.
Bring a friend out to play and pay no green fee.
Doesn’t include cart fee.
November 8th is a day for masks, capes, tiaras
and wands. Come out to the club for lunch with
a real Princess and Superhero. Battle through
our obstacle course, take princess lessons, and
craft souvenirs to take home. $21++
November 13-14 - Men’s Harvest Classic
November 14 - Prime Rib Night
October 10 - MA: Kids Eat Free!
November 19 - MA: Talk & Taste Town Hall
Reception. Join other members of the club for this
“town hall” reception as we discuss current and
future Golf Course operations. Complimentary
wine, beer and hors d'Oeuvres at 5:00 pm.
Discussion starts at 5:30 pm.
October 17 - MA: Kids Eat Free!
October 20 - Kids Fall Carnival 5:00 – 8:00 pm.
$25++ Open to kids of all ages. Get dressed up in
your favorite costume then come to Del Rio to get
spooked in the Haunted House, take a hayride, try
your hand at pumpkin carving and dance with all
your friends. For reservations call (209) 545-0723.
DEL RIO COUNTRY CLUB
NOVEMBER
November 6 - Fall Wine Tasting
October 10 - Prime Rib Night
October 12 - Del Rio Pro Am
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October 24, 31 - MA: Kids Eat Free!
October 9 - Men’s Horserace
October 11 - NEW DATE: BBQ Cook Off! 5:30
pm $25++ Come watch your fellow members show
off their BBQ skills and enjoy the efforts of their
hard work. Full BBQ buffet provided by the club.
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October 24 - Prime Rib Night
November 26 - Thanksgiving: Course Open/Club
Closed
November 27 - Club Open/Office Closed
November 28 - Prime Rib Night
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18DWS Game Day
Grandmothers Trny
9SG
Daylight Savings
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9T Reg Play ECCI
Session 2 Ends 9SG
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Fall Wine Tasting
18 Hole Brd Mtg 4pm
RIVER COURSE CLOSED FOR COLLARS AND APPROACH CONSTRUCTION
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18 DWS Game Day
Grandmothers Trny
9SG
Superhero & Princess
Day – 10:00am
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18 Turkey Shoot 9SG
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Club Open/
Office closed
PRIME RIB NIGHT
9T Guest Day Turkey
Shoot 9SG
MA Talk & Taste Town
Hall Reception –
Greens
TEE AERATION - ALL COURSES
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12:30SG | MEN’S HARVEST CLASSIC | 8:30SG
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18 DWS Game Day
Grandmothers Trny
9SG
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PRIME RIB NIGHT
First Tee Sponsor
Dinner
RIVER COURSE CLOSED FOR COLLARS AND APPROACH CONSTRUCTION
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9T Reg Play 9SG
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Board Meeting
Course Open/
Club Closed
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NOVEMBER
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SENIOR CHIP SHOTS
BOB LEMOS, SENIOR MEN’S GOLF CAPTAIN
BEFORE I BEGIN, we
Often when competing in a game we
have one last “road trip”
overlook the beauty that surrounds us. Just
this year… Wednesday
take a moment to look around the course
1st – Our Senior Board has diligently
October
and drink in what we cherish.
pursued a schedule for your enjoyment.
14th
at
Woodbridge. Don’t miss
this last chance to impress
our host with the “Del Rio Spirit”.
TWO THINGS FOR YOUR REVIEW…
From the Lads and Lassies in March ending
Let’s also thank Amber and her team. During
with our Christmas Party and Holiday Golf
Home Events I have witnessed visitors taking
Tournament on Thursday, December 22nd.
pictures of her lunches for the purpose of
Thank them for the outstanding work to
Quick, look outside, is it raining yet? I think
sharing with their banquet personnel the
make our Senior Men’s Group the pride of
we would all welcome the chance to don our
Del Rio style of hospitality.
the club…
Fred, Jeremy, Austin, Ryan and Cindy run
2nd – We post all schedules, results, board
rain gear and slosh around the course. If not
yet, it’s coming.
a very, very efficient program. Let’s hear a
minutes, and important messages on our
We at Del Rio are truly blessed with one
great big bravo, well done, for all of our guys
exclusive website… www. delrio,org. Check
fantastic playground. The envy of all guests.
and gals on the front line. Also, say hello to
it out.
How does David and his staff make it the
Beckie in the office and Renee who keeps our
garden spot of the Valley? Good planning,
books straight. We couldn’t pay winners and
Look forward to an outstanding 2016. Be
hard work and a dedication to excellence.
make email blasts without them.
part of the (Senior) action.
DEL RIO CC FOUNDATION
BY CATHY MENDOZA “More than a game...Values for life”
On September 10, female
tables for this fun evening…if you’re invited
golfers
on
to join them or care to consider being a
Modesto Muni for the
new major sponsor, please say yes! For more
Third Annual “Ladies on
information, contact Cathy Mendoza at 485-
the Links” tournament.
3915 or [email protected]
converged
This day of fun and
Nicholson Insurance, Inc.
philanthropy included great food, fabulous
raffle prizes and 9 holes of festivity.
The Modesto Bee and Valley Peterbilt. Co-
Congratulations to tournament winners
chair Kirstie Boyett and her committee are
Donna Hook, Kay Virgil, Rosie Figueroa
already planning for next year…we hope
and Missy Moncrief! After a delicious salad
you’ll join us!
bar lunch, prepared by the Modesto Nuts,
golfers were treated to an interview with
Our Annual The First Tee of Central Valley
ten-year-old participant Delilah Edmond
Sponsor Dinner is just around the corner-
who recently attended the LPGA Girls
Thursday November 12 at 5:30 PM! The Del
Golf Academy. Thanks to everyone for
Rio CC Foundation invites you to join us
coming out in support of the Del Rio CC
for a festive evening celebrating The First
Foundation!! Heartfelt thanks to our Eagle
Tee of Central Valley - a great opportunity
Sponsors Boyett Petroleum and Delta Sierra
to meet our participants and learn more
Beverage; our Birdie Sponsors Adrian’s
about our programs! Foundation Board
Beauty Colleges, Crystal Creamery, NCGA,
members are currently working to fill their
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OCTOBER 2015
TALKIN’ TENNIS
MARK WEIR, HEAD TENNIS PRO
They’re talking El Nino.
CONGRATULATIONS LABOR DAY ROUND
Friday, October 30th, we are having Adult
Let’s hope so! So many
ROBIN WINNERS. THEY INCLUDED:
Twilight. With the days getting dark earlier,
fires, smoke and dried
we are starting at 5:30.
up rivers and lakes. A
1st – Donna Plunkett and Lisa Rhodeman
warm September day
2nd – Carol Jones and Michelle Juarez
Pretty amazing U.S. open. Serena Williams,
this past month was
3rd – Lisa Martin and Lynda Venturini.
at 33, nearly wins the Grand Slam. Roger
It was a fun event with lots of great matches.
Federer, at 34, in the Men’s Final. That says
clouded with smoke from nearby fires. If we
do have El Nino, bring the rain on early!
a lot about these two phenomenal athletes,
Saturday, October 24th, we are hosting our
but where is the youth? I suppose we’ll see in
Ladies interclub has resumed. If you are not
Adult-Jr. family doubles round robin. Play
a few years, or maybe Serena and Roger will
signed up you can still be a sub. We have all
will be from 9:00-11:00. Juniors, drag Mom
still be winning.
levels and welcome new players. Contact me
and Dad out. Have fun, and maybe pick up
at 341-2412 or come by the tennis facility.
a trophy.
18 HOLE LADIES GROUP
CATHY BARTON
As summer draws to a
WINNERS CIRCLE
close we still have some
18 HOLD LADIES GUEST DAY RESULTS
great golf yet to play.
SEPTEMBER 1ST
Our
Past
Captains
Tournament just took
place
with
1st Place 130 captains
Findarle, Shari Dieker,
representing 1977 to 2015. A big thank you
to Judy Gregory for organizing this very
2nd Place 130 special event.
Team Play has ended and Gina Rand and
Katy Bertucci, Jane
3rd Place 131 Pam Tobias
Second Flight
Sharon Denny, Joanne
Low Gross
Judy Gregory
Deegan, Gina Simile,
Low Net 1st
Jeanne Abbott
Geortette Seefeldt
Low Net 2nd
Kristi O’Brien
Marsha Davis, June
Low Net 3rd
Julia Nelson
Donna Hook deserve thanks for another
Ferreri, Analynn Barton,
great year with our A’s coming in second
Clair Burns
and B’s coming in 3rd. We have a high
probability of taking it all next year!
Look for our Club Championship results
Third Flight
Low Gross
Sun Ohn
CTP
Low Net 1st
Trelle Uhl
Member – Gail Perez 15 ft. 1 inch
Low Net 2nd
Bertha Fitzpatrick
Guest - Jane Findarle 11 ft. 10 inches
Low Net 3rd
Marsha Venn
and Captains Trophy playoff winner in next
month’s article.
PAST CAPTAINS FROM
1977 TO 2015
Closest to the Pin Donna Hook 16 ft. 9 SWEEPS – 18 HOLE LADIES
AUGUST 25TH
inches
Captains Trophy – August 25th
All Hollows Eve is almost here – get your
Winner Debbie Cardoza
costumes ready because Gay Goss and Deb
First Flight
Mitchell have something very spooky in
Low Gross
Katy Bertucci
PAST CAPTAINS TOURNAMENT
store for us!
Low Net 1st
Carlyn Miller
AUGUST 18TH
Low Net 2nd
Linda Humble
Winning Team Claire Simi, Cathy Low Net 3rd
Jill Henry
See you on the tee!
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