Northwest Arkansas Razorback Club E-News

Northwest Arkansas
Razorback Club
E-News
Razorback Celebrity Golf
Scramble – Special Edition
In This Issue
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7th Annual Razorback Classic
Celebrity Scramble,
Razorback Celebrity
Golf Scramble
Saturday, May 31st
presented by the
Bella Vista Country
Club
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Raffle and Live
Auction Items
George Billingsley
Northwest Arkansas Razorback Club
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Sites:
www.bbvrazorbackclub.org
Contact Us
[email protected]
Doyle Groff – President
Saturday, May 31st
Bella Vista Country Club
100 Country Club, Bella Vista
479-366-1209
Registration: 7:00 a.m.
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Coffee and Donuts
Mulligan and Raffle Sales
$5,000 Putting Contest,
sponsored by Vacation Rentals, Inc.
– immediately preceding start.
Shotgun Start: 8:00 a.m.
• $10,000 “Hole in One” Contest,
sponsored by Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Lunch: Noon (Tanyard Creek Parking Lot)
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Team Results and Prizes, including
Longest Drive, Closest to Pin, etc.
Raffle
Live Auction
Directions to Country Club - Golf
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Take 71 North through Bella Vista
Exit at Lancashire Blvd./AR-340
Turn Left onto Lancashire Blvd. going West – Go
0.5 mile
Turn Right onto Cooper Road – Go 0.1 mile
Turn Right onto Clubhouse Drive – Go 0.2 mi
Turn Right onto Country Club Drive – Go 0.1 mi
Bella Vista Country Club (100 Country Club Dr.)
Registration Logistics
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To expedite registration, Team Captains please have all remaining fees
(preferably fees have been paid in advance), as well as POA member
information on each player (i.e. if POA member provide their POA
number), ready for registration. At registration, you will receive
information concerning your Celebrity player, starting hole, carts, etc.
Only Team Captains and players who signed up as Individuals at
the Registration table please.
Mulligans, as well as raffle and putting contest tickets, will be sold at a
separate table and by various volunteers. Raffle and Auction items will
be on display both prior to the tourney start and at the beginning of
lunch.
Coffee, donuts and beverages will be provided at a tent located below
the Pro Shop.
Additional beverage tents will be located at Holes 6 and 14.
$5,000.00 Putting Contest
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Will be held immediately preceding the Shotgun Start.
Tickets will be sold for $5 each or 5/$20. Participants will be entered into
a drawing to be selected to putt.
If the winner does not make the 50 foot putt, they will receive a gift
certificate from Blackboard’s Café in Bella Vista, an
annual subscription to Hawgs Illustrated and a
Razorback visor.
Whether it’s drinks after golf or a
romantic dinner, Blackboard’s Café
can accommodate you. Known for their
excellent steaks and eclectic cuisine,
Blackboard’s is located at
12 Cunningham Corner in Bella Vista
(479) 855-0739
Enjoy a full year subscription to
Hawgs Illustrated… the ultimate in
Razorback sports coverage.
Lunch Logistics – Tanyard Creek Driving Range Parking Lot
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After Completing Round – Turn in Golf Carts at Country Club – Report
Score at Drink Tent
From Country Club, go XXXX
Turn Left on Cooper Rd. – Go 0.1 mile
Turn Right onto Lancashire Blvd. going West – Go XXX
Turn Left onto XXXXXX
Curve around to Main Parking Lot – Go to Northeast Corner of
Parking Lot to Tents (close to Hole #16)
Contact [email protected] or 479-366-8826 for more
information…
A special thank you from our Board to all of our sponsors,
including:
Vacation Rentals (www.arkansasvacationhomes.com)
for sponsoring the “Hole-in-One” and Putting contests, along
with contributing to our Hot Springs package. See information
on Vacation Rentals below.
Premier (www.prconcepts.com), a sales and
marketing organization which provides retail support to WalMart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets for companies, for
donating and cooking the food for our lunch.
More Branding (www.morebranding.com), a
nationally-recognized branding firm located in Tulsa which
provides a complete range of strategic brand consulting and
creative services, for their design work again this year on our
tourney registration flyer.
MacAdoodles (www.macadoodles.com), the regions
premier liquor and wine store located at the Arkansas/Missouri
line, for again contributing beverages for the event.
Nunnally Chevrolet (www.justtryme.com) in
Bentonville for donating numerous oil changes to be used as
prizes and in our raffle.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House (www.ruthchris.com) in
Rogers at 3529 Pinnacle Hills Parkway (479) 633-8331 for
donating a $100.00 gift certificate. They’re open daily at 5:00 for
dinner.
Red Ball Productions (www.redballproductions.com),
specialists in convention services, exhibit programs, 3D
marketing, as well as corporate and special events, for providing
tents, tables and chairs for our lunch.
Ad About You (www.adaboutyou.com)
and Go Pickle.com for providing advertising support.
Arkansas Sign & Banner, a full service sign company,
for printing our tee box signs.
Krispy Kreme (www.krispykreme.com), for
donating donuts for the event.
Little Debbie (www.littledebbie.com) for donating snacks
for our lunch.
Great Raffle and Live Auction Items/Packages
Besides Razorback memorabilia (including a Coach Petrino
autographed helmet), our raffle and live auction will include other
great items and packages donated by our sponsors:
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“Branson Golf Getaway” Package
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A Two Night, Weekend Getaway
(2- Bedroom, accommodating up to 4)
at StoneBridge Village – Branson,
donated by Escapes!, a division of
Cooper Communities, Inc.
Just minutes from all Branson has to offer, StoneBridge Villages’
3,200 wooded acres offer a natural buffer to the hustle-andbustle. Among the amenities guests enjoy is the first-class golf
course Ledgestone, a unique mountain layout that's considered
one of Missouri’s best courses, Splash Falls mini water park,
restaurant and grill, tennis courts and a nature trail. Guests at
StoneBridge can also enjoy all the amenities at Branson Yacht
Club, another Escapes! Resort just three miles away on Table
Rock Lake, including a full-service marina.
Four Rounds of Golf, with
carts, at Branson’s Only
Private Golf Course –
LedgeStone Championship
Golf Course, donated by
Escapes!, a division of Cooper
Communities, Inc.
Described by Golf Digest as a "masterpiece of mountain golf
architecture," LedgeStone’s 18-hole championship layout
offers the kind of golfing experience where "players don't
want the round to end."
With panoramic vistas of the ancient Ozark Mountains and the
spectacular natural beauty of serene water, faultless Bent Grass
greens and tree-lined Zoysia fairways, LedgeStone inspires golfers
and non-golfers alike.
For more information on Stonebridge Village, LedgeStone and other
great Escapes! vacation destinations like Panama City, FL, Orange
Beach, AL, Galveston, TX, Hot Springs and others, go to
www.escapes-rentals.com or call 800-757-9730.
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“Hot Springs Golf/Spa Getaway”
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2 Nights Accommodations, donated by Hot Springs
Village Vacation Rentals
Enjoy the magic of the Quachita Mountains,
close vicinity to fabled Hot Springs with its
spas, restaurants and Oaklawn Park, ten
championship golf courses, eight lakes and
two beach areas, two full-service marinas,
over 20 miles of walking trails and other
amenities during your stay at Hot Springs
Village.
Vacation Rentals can provide you a perfect vacation getaway or
extended stay accommodation - furnished and unfurnished homes and
townhomes available by the day, week, month or year, depending on
your destination – Bella Vista Village, Hot Springs Village, Holiday
Island and now Eureka Springs! For more information, check
www.arkansasvacationhomes.com
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Four Rounds of Golf at Hot Springs Village, provided by
NWA Razorback Club
• One Hour Aromatherapy Massage,
performed by Heather
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• One Hour Therapeutic Massage,
performed by Donald
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For a Couple or Two Friends…
donated by:
To get pampered, relieve the aches and pains of everyday
living or just the aches from your latest round of golf, when
you’re in Hot Springs head to Pain Relief & Massage Studio.
Schedule time to enjoy the One Hour Aromatherapy Massage, a
perfect massage for men and women alike - a truly “personalized”
experience. Or enjoy a One Hour Therapeutic Massage/
Myotherapy Treatment, as your therapist works on relieving the
aches and pains in your lower back, neck and shoulders, restricted
movement, migraine-impacted areas and more… with the treatment
tailored to your needs to help you feel your best!
Check out the other spa services and British whole health therapies
Pain Relief & Massage Studio offers, along with products, on their
website at www.painreliefandmassagestudio.com They are
located at 1126 A Malvern Avenue (501-609-0300) in Hot Springs and
are open Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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“Dinner for Two” Gift Certificate,
donated by McClard’s Bar-B-Q
Restaurant
Family owned and operated for over 75
years, McClard's Bar-B-Q Restaurant was
established in Hot Springs National Park,
Arkansas in 1928.
Whether stopping in for a BBQ meal or
purchasing McClard's Barbeque Sauce to
go, travelers from across the country
have made McClard's BBQ restaurant a
regular stop on their visits to Hot Springs.
All barbeque meat, mouth-watering hickory-smoked beef, pork and ribs,
at McClard’s is cooked and smoked in an old fashioned pit style.
Everything on their menu is made from scratch. Using time honored
family recipes, cole slaw, spicy Bar-b-que beans and hot tamales are all
prepared by hand.
A favorite of former President Clinton, McClard’s Bar-B-Q restaurant has
been featured on the Food Channel’s “Best of” show, voted one of The
Travel Channel’s “Top 10 Barbeque Restaurants”, listed in Southern
Living Magazine’s “40 Things Every Southerner Ought to Do”, voted one
of Travelocity’s “Local Secrets, Big Finds!”, featured in books like 1,000
Places to See Before You Die by Patricia Schultz and EAT THIS: 1,001
Things to Eat Before You Diet by Ian Jackman, among others…
McClards Bar-B-Q restaurant is located at 505 Albert Pike in Hot
Springs (501-623-9665 or 1-866-622-5273). They are open
Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. til 8:00 p.m. They don’t accept
credit cards at the restaurant. Check out www.mcclards.com.
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“LPGA 4
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of July” LPGA Package
Two Tickets and Parking Pass to P&G Beauty NW
Arkansas LPGA Championship golf tournament
(July 4th -6th), donated by Pinnacle Country Club
The stars of the LPGA Tour will once again be competing in a 54hole format at prestigious Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers
July 4th – 6th. Proctor & Gamble is this year’s title sponsor of the
“P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship, presented by John Q.
Hammons. 2008 prize money totals $1.7 million.
The tournament will host a concert and fireworks extravaganza on
Friday, July 4th. Check out www.lpganwac.com for more information
on the event, tickets, etc. Go to www.pinnaclecc.com for information
on Pinnacle Country Club.
Stacy Lewis Autographed Razorback Baseball Cap
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Named the top-ranked amateur by
Golf Digest for the second consecutive
year , the 2007 NCAA National
Champion, the ’07 and ’08 SEC
Champion and 2008 SEC Golfer of the
Year, Stacy Lewis just completed her
senior season at the University of
Arkansas leading the SEC with a 70.83
stroke average.
Come watch and root on Stacy as she
competes in the P&G Beauty NW
Arkansas Championship this year.
Stacy finished as the leader of the 2007
LPGA tourney, beating out 143 tour
professionals, after the tournament was
shortened to just 18 holes due to bad
weather.
Gift Certificate for Basil’s Cafe- Rogers
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Enjoy a wonderful evening at Basil’s Café
in Rogers. Basil’s features upscale dining with a variety of cuisines. They
offer numerous specialties, as well as seafood and steak.
Basil’s Café is located at 5212 Village Parkway (Village on the
Creeks) in Rogers. For more information, contact (479) 464-4190.
One Night at the new Aloft – Rogers (a W Hotel), along
with a certificate for “Lite Bites” at their w xyz bar
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After a day on the course and
watching fireworks, spend 4th of July
night at the Aloft – Rogers. And stop in
at their w xyz bar after the fireworks for
some late night “lite bites”!
Opening in mid-June, the Aloft located at
1103 S. 52nd Street in Rogers by
Village on the Creeks, offers numerous
amenities for business and pleasure
travelers:
Ultra comfortable signature bed;
Oversize spa shower;
Custom amenities by bliss© spa
100% Non-Smoking Rooms and
Facilities
• Outdoor Heated Pools
• 24-Hour Business Center, and many
more…
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You can find out more information on their
website at www.starwoodhotel.com or
by calling 479.595.9623
The NWA Razorback Club will holding our “inaugural”
networking event at the Aloft-Rogers this summer. More
information will be available soon.
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“Northwest Arkansas Golf” Package
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Four Rounds of Golf at Lost Springs Golf and Athletic
Club in Rogers
Lost Springs Golf and Athletic
Club, home of the Hooter’s
Pro Tour Daisy Golf Classic
June 9th – 15th, is a great
place to play a round of golf!
Located at 3024 N. 22nd St. in
Rogers, you can find more
information at
www.lindseymanagement.com or
by calling 479-631-9988.
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$50 Gift Certificate, donated by Fred’s Hickory Inn
Established in 1970, Fred’s Hickory Inn at
1502 North Walton Blvd. in Bentonville is a
Northwest Arkansas “institution”!
With a menu including hand-cut steak, smoke
meats, shrimp, pastas and homemade desserts, as
well as a buffet style Sunday brunch, Fred’s
continues to serve quality food with courteous and
efficient service in a comfortable dining atmosphere.
Fred’s Hickory Inn is open for Lunch (M-F), Dinner
(M-S) and Sunday Brunch.
Recipient of numerous awards, you can find out more by going to their
web site at www.fredshickoryinn.net or calling (479) 273-3303.
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$20.00 Gift Certificate, donated by The Wooden Tee
Located at 1501 SE Walton Blvd. in Bentonville, The Wooden Tee
can handle all of your golfing needs – golf clubs, clothing and
other essential golf equipment. For more information, contact
them at (479) 464-8555.
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“Water Sports and Camping” Package
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40 Quart Rolling Cooler, Inflatable 2-Person Colossus
Boat with water resistant Quickpump, Small Cooler Float,
Queen-size Quickbed with rechargeable pump , donated
by Coleman
There’s nothing like water sports
and camping in the Summertime.
And Coleman has donated a wide
variety of products that will help
you really enjoy these activities!
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A leading manufacturer of outdoor recreation gear, including coolers,
backpacks, footwear, camp stoves/grills, and other camping accessories,
you can find more information about Coleman products at
www.coleman.com.
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“It’s Grillin’ Time” Package
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Smoke’N Pit Professional Charcoal/Wood Smoker,
donated by Brinkmann
Brinkmann’s horizontal
charcoal/wood smoker functions
as a large capacity grill. A small
offset firebox can be used for
indirect cooking, with an
adjustable air vent to regulate
heat and smoke, or can be
converted to a grill for cooking
smaller meals. It’s great for
grillin’!!!
Check out more Brinkmann products on their website at
www.brinkmann.net
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Bar-B-Q Sauce, Seasoning, Cap and
Grilling Apron, donated by McClard’s
Bar-B-Q Restaurant
In the twenties, Alex and Gladys McClard
owned Westside Tourist Court in Hot Springs.
When a down-and-out traveler could not
come up the the $10 he owed for his twomonth stay, he asked the couple to accept
instead a recipe for "the world's greatest
Bar-B-Q sauce".
Since something was better than nothing, the couple accepted the
recipe. To their great surprise and delight, they tasted the truth in the
traveler's claim. The $10 recipe for this priceless sauce now sits locked
away in a safe deposit box in downtown Hot Springs.
You can experience McClard’s famous Bar-B-Q Sauce by visiting their
restaurant in Hot Springs (505 Albert Pike) or by ordering via their
online store at www.mcclards.com.
3’ x 5’ Razorback Flag – to display your allegiance in
your neighborhood!
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“Keep It Running” Package
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Two Oil Changes, donated by George Nunnally
Chevrolet
Whether you're searching for a new or
used vehicle, researching financing
options, or looking for a quick quote on
a car, truck, or SUV, George Nunnally
Chevrolet, located at 1001 S. Walton
Blvd. in Bentonville, is ready to provide
you with all the help you need.
For more information, go to their web site at
www.bentonvillechevrolet.com or
www.justtryme.com
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2-in-1 Mobile Work Center , donated by Stanley Tools
The Stanley Mobile Work Center lets
you store a wide variety of tools, is
flexible and easy to transport. It can
be used as one unit or separated for
smaller jobs.
A worldwide producer of tools, engineered
solutions and security solutions for
professional, industrial, construction and
do-it-yourself use, Stanley is synonymous
with quality, reliable products. You can find
out more about Stanley products at
www.stanleyworks.com
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