Highland Springs Country Club

HIGHLAND SPRINGS
COUNTRY CLUB
2016
in this
issue
Clubhouse
News
July 2016 Vol. 28.6
membership news
clubhouse notes
the dish
social events calendar
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4th of July
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
We are pleased to welcome the following new members who
were approved for membership in June. We hope you will enjoy
all the amenities offered by your new Club. Members, please
introduce yourselves and extend a warm welcome to them.
golf memberships
ERICH & EMILY MERTENSMEYER
Member Sponsors:
Andy Stewart & Chad Brodersen
We wish to extend our most sincere thanks to our newest
members who have decided to make Highland Springs a part of
their daily life. We look forward to seeing you at the Clubhouse!
Only a few days
left until the big day!
Guest Passes for all 4th of July
activities are now available in the office!
Direct Phone Numbers
Golf Pro Shop
886-0412
Tennis Pro Shop
886-0512
Dining Room
886-0408
Admin. Offices
886-0408
FUN
Celebration
FAMILY
FOOD
FIREWORKS
6:30PM MONDAY JULY 4TH
MENU
ENJOY:
ADULTS:
PINEAPPLE COLESLAW
$20.95
RED POTATO SALAD
FRESH FRUIT
K I D S (5-12) :
HAMBURGERS
$10.95
HOT DOGS
BRATS
KIDS (4 & UNDER) :
FRIED CHICKEN
FREE
MAC & CHEESE
BAKED BEANS
CORN ON THE COB
GARLIC BREAD STICKS
CHILLED WATERMELON
ASSORTED ICE CREAMS
ALL BALCONY &
LAWN SEATING
IS FIRST-COME,
FIRST-SERVED.
Hours of Operation
Golf Pro Shop: Tues-Sun...........8am-Dusk
Tennis Shop: Tues-Sat..............10am-3pm
Restaurant: Tues-Sat.................11am-9pm
Sun..........................11am-8pm
Lounge 19: Wed-Fri.....................5pm-9pm
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AIRBRUSH BODY ART
BOUNCE HOUSE
FISHING RODEO
FIREWORKS AT DUSK
AND MUSIC FROM
HITS & GRINS
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PLEASE NOTE:
Each vehicle must have a
HSCC Member / Resident Sticker
or a GUEST PASS in order to
be admitted into Highland Springs.
Passes are available in the Office.
Mission
“Committed to Providing Premier
Services and Facilities to our Members
and Guests for the Enjoyment of the
Ultimate Country Club Experience.”
Clubhouse notes
Generally Speaking
By Mark Stahlman
On Friday, June 17th, we had a major storm go
through the center of Highland Springs, and
with it came high winds and large amounts of
lightning. We lost multiple trees to this storm and
had our air conditioning unit struck by lightning.
I would like to commend a few Staff members
for their support in the aftermath of the storm:
thanks to Derek and his crew, for the quick clean-up efforts; to Damon,
for maintenance and clean-up around the Clubhouse and the pool; and
to JoeLee, Anna, and Mikayla, for coming in early and getting the pool
and deck cleaned up in time to open on a muggy 100-degree day.
The 4th of July will be here before we know it! This holiday is one of the
largest member attended events that we have. Members are welcome
to bring guests, and if you plan on attending we just need to know the
number of people you expect in your party. The fireworks will begin at
dark on Monday, July 4th. There will be DJ music from 6:00 to 9:00pm.
A buffet-style dinner will be served outside from 6:30 to 8:00pm. There
will be airbrushed body art and a moon bounce for the kids. And a very
important reminder, DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS!
Turf Talk
By Derek Wilkerson
The HEAT is on!!! Summer is upon us quicker
than normal this year and the rain events have
been few and far between. So far, June has been
10-15 degrees above normal and the long range
outlook is the same through early July.
One of the side effects of hot, humid days is the typical afternoon
thunderstorm. Although we have not experienced many of these so far
in 2016, most of us have witnessed the powerful winds and the lightning
that these storms can bring. While beautiful to watch from afar, we all
know lightning’s deadly potential. Since I moved back in January 2015,
we have encountered 5 direct lightning strikes on hole 13, leading to
the implementation of new safety protocol by the Grounds and Greens
Department to NO LONGER seek shelter in the bathrooms on hole 14.
A survey by the National Weather Service determined that the intense
June storm that rolled through Highland Springs was a microburst with
59 mile per hour wind gusts. In total, we lost 14 trees and had damage to
the tops of 23 others. The damaged path could be seen on holes 18, 9, 8,
and 1, on the practice facility, and on holes 10, 11, and 12 respectively.
REMINDER: Fishing Rodeo times for July 4th are as follows:
6 years old and under at 8:00pm, and 7 years and older at 8:30pm.
On July 4th, a Guest Pass will be required in order for ALL members’ and
residents’ guests to enter through the front security gate. Members will
need their membership vehicle sticker to enter on July 4th. Members
and residents can pick up Guest Passes from the Highland Springs office.
These passes will include the guest’s name and the respective member
or resident host. YOU WILL ONLY NEED ONE GUEST PASS PER VEHICLE.
I would like to thank all of the members and committee members that
participated in the Tartan Classic and The Highlander. Your continued
support of these events is what ensures that they will continue to be
the area’s premier mens and womens golfing events.
The most effective way to gain new members is through you,
our members. It’s very important for the success of Highland Springs
Country Club that we continue to grow, and with your help, we will.
Call Jessica, or myself, in the office with your prospective
member names, and we will follow up with them.
Thank you for your continued
support of the Club!
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With the installation of the new weather station, we are fortunate to
have lightning detection and advanced warnings. The warning alerts are
sent to key Club personnel via text message, with notifications of danger
at 30, 20, and 10 miles out. When we receive the lightning alert for any
lightning within 10 miles, we remove all employees from the golf course
until the danger has cleared. This benefit has been provided to Highland
Springs Country Club from the PGA Tour for hosting the Price Cutter
Charity Championship Golf Tournament.
I would like to encourage everyone to follow our agronomic processes
on social media. Our goal is to establish a social media presence so
members can become more aware of the status of the course throughout
the season. Tweets are updated on a regular basis—simply request
permission to follow the closed group on
Twitter: @HSCCAgronomy.
Golf Updates
By Brian Maloney
Last month I announced our pending new scorecard and additional tee options on
the golf course. I am happy to report that the scorecard is now in use, and the new
tee options are being used by some Highland Springs members. In the future, we
will play some event golf from the new tee options, which should add a new twist to
our fun.
The Maui Jim event was a huge success. There were 25 members who took advantage of the generous
25% discount that was offered on that day. Now I am happy to announce that we have become an
authorized Maui Jim dealer. We will keep several styles in stock, and we will be able to special order great
Maui Jim Polarized eyewear for you.
In July, we will have two Couples Nine & Dine events—on July 5th and 19th. These casual 4-person
scramble events continue to be a big hit with those who are participating. We invite you to join in on the
fun. These events are always on Tuesday evenings, with a start at 5:45pm. The 9 holes of scramble golf is
followed up with a nice meal in the Clubhouse. The cost to participate in Nine & Dine is $10 per couple,
plus the 9-hole golf cart rental fee. And as an added bonus, every couple is guaranteed to win something!
For the 4th of July weekend, the Board of Directors has once again voted to waive the “No Guest Play
Before 12 Noon on Saturday” rule. So on July 2nd, should you have visiting house guests, you will now be
able to make Saturday morning tee times!
The 2016 Men’s Stroke Play Championship will take place on Saturday & Sunday, July 9-10. As always,
the Championship flight will be played scratch, or without handicaps. All other flights will be scored Net
Only, using 100% handicaps. Besides the prize purse associated with this event, the 36 holes—18 Saturday
morning and 18 Sunday morning—will qualify 8 players from each flight to play in the Match Play Club
Championship. Please mark your calendars and sign up for the Stroke Play Championship.
On Sunday, July 17th, we will hold the 2016 Women’s Club Championship. This will be both a Gross and Net
event, crowning champions in several categories. Ladies…we need you to participate! Please watch for
more information in the Highland Springs Golfer Newsletter, and through the Golf Shop emails.
Finally, the weather is hotter and the grass will be stressed in July, August, and September. It is even more
important during this time of year that you follow golf cart usage rules, repair all of your ball marks, and
sand and/or replace your divots. You have a responsibility to be a good golfer, and that doesn’t mean just
shooting low scores. What it does mean is that you should follow proper
etiquette and care for the course like it was your own...
because it is!
Kids’ Fun Day
Junior Golf Clinic
Friday, july 17
free admission
Highland Springs is
proud to host the
27th annual Price
Cutter Charity
Championship!
10:00am KIDS’ FUN DAY Fun for the Family
11:30am JUNIOR GOLF Play with an area Pro
Their future starts here!
Blue Chippers
a ladies only
short game improvement program
June 14th
Pitching the Ball
June 28th
The Long Approach Pitch
July 12th
In & Out of the Sand
July 26th
The Bump & Run
August
Par 3 Field Trip!
DATE TBD
Couples
&
9DINE
On the 1st & 3rd Tuesday
of the month, you and your
sweetie can enjoy a themed
buffet after a round of golf!
JUST A REMINDER:
Personal coolers are not
permitted at the pool,
tennis courts, or golf
course at any time.
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For more information call 417-887-3400.
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Clubhouse notes continued
Time for Tennis
By Sharman Bennett
Dear Tennis Fans,
Hopefully you enjoyed watching Novak Djokovic and Garbine Muguruza dominate at the French Open. It was incredible tennis
on the most grueling of surfaces. And now all of the Pros will turn their attention to the upcoming grass surface for the most
prestigious event of all tennis—Wimbledon. Be sure to tune in and watch as American, Serena Williams will be vying for her
next major title along with Roger Federer, who is looking for one more major to add to his incredible list of wins. And following
that we will have the special treat of watching all of the Pros compete for their countries at the Olympics. It just doesn’t get any better than that. The
good news is that you can get inspired to come out to our courts and play some exciting tennis of your own. We
have many events scheduled in July for all members of the family, so come out and enjoy the exercise and fun!
MEN
July 5th 6:30pm @ Hickory Hills
MIXED DOUBLES
THUR | July 28th | 6:30pm
PICKLEBALL
TUES | July 12th | 6:00pm
TUES | July 26th | 6:00pm
THUR | July 28th | 6:30pm
LADIES
TUES | 8:30-10:00am | Ladies Doubles League Session 2
WED| 1:30-3:00pm | Clinic
THUR | 9:00-11:00am | Ladies Doubles League Session 2
FRI | 9:00-11:00am | Cardio Tennis and Round Robin
FRI | JULY 15th | 11:30am | EXECUTIVE MEETING
reminder:
Pool Hours
SWIM
TEAM PRACTICES:
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New
Monday
12 - 6 pm
Tuesday - Sunday
10 am - 9 pm
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THE POOL WILL CLOSE
AT 7pm ON MONDAY,
JULY 4th FOR THE
FESTIVITIES!
Mondays 6-7:30pm*
Tuesday-Thursdays 8:30-10am
*Swim practice will be from 8:30–10am on Monday, July 4th
SWIM MEET SCHEDULE:
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Wednesday, July 6th
Thursday, July 14th
Summer League Championships @ Drury 8:45am
Awards Banquet
6:00pm
Remember to come by the Pro Shop and demo the new frames from Wilson. We also
have pickleball racquets for sale and for rent if you want to try this fun new sport.
Keep your strings fresh and regrip often in the warm weather to get the best results
from your equipment. The Lasers will be playing at Cooper Tennis Complex in July and
August—which is always a great time to go watch the Pros with the family.
Have a happy Fourth!
See you at the courts,
Sharman, Mandy, Stephen, Cooper, & Nofal
JUNIOR TENNIS
Hot Shots (4-5)
Red Team (6-8)
Orange Team (9-11)
Green Team (12-14)
MON-WED
10:00-10:30
10:15-11:00
11:15-12:00
12:15-1:00
FRIDAY
TEAM PLAY:
1:00-1:45
2:00-3:00
2:00-3:00
Thursday, July 28th
KIDS BUFFET
5:30pm
Advanced Team (High School)
1:30-2:30 MONDAY
1:30-2:30 TUESDAY
1:30-3:00 THURSDAY
SHOWTIME
8:00pm
Mixed Grill Poolside
RSVP 417.886.0408
poolside
MOVIE
NIGHT
featured presentation of
July 8th @Highland Springs
July 15th @Hickory Hills
July 22nd @Hickory Hills
$ 8 . 95 per
child
Sunrise
Yoga
with
Stephanie
Fuehrmeyer
$10 per session
July Sessions:
7th,
14th, 21st, 28th
All skill levels
are welcome!
THURSDAY MORNINGS
@ 7am on the 10th TEE
Please RSVP
for each Session!
886.0408
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A Taste of Mexico
Friday
July 29TH
6-9PM
MENU
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Taco Salad
Black Bean & Roasted Corn Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
Tortilla Chips with
Guacamole, Tomato Salsa & Queso Dip
Chili-Rubbed Corn on the Cobb
Refried Beans Mexican Rice
Taco Station Cheese Tamales
Margarita Chicken
Shrimp Fajitas with Mango Slaw
Steak & Cheese Burritos
Pork Carnitas
Apple Rum Empanadas
Key Lime Margarita Cheesecake
Lemon Flan
Adults
7-12
3-6
＄20.95
＄12.95
＄6.95
CALL FOR RESERVATIONS
886.0408
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Winesday Wednesday
$
$
$
4 house wines per glass
2 off non-house wines per glass
5 off per bottle
Thirsty Thursday
$
$
2 domestic beers
4 draft beers
Martini Fri-Yay
$
5 specialty martinis
Social
Sunday
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Monday
4
Tuesday
Clubhouse Closed
Summer League
Tennis League
5 Ladies
Doubles 8:30-10 6 Swim Championships 7
Junior Tennis
Men’s Tennis @
Hickory Hills 6:30pm
Couples Golf
6:30pm
Sunday Brunch
11am-2pm | $17.95
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Clubhouse Closed
Junior Tennis
Sunday Brunch
11am-2pm | $17.95
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Thursday
JULY
4th of July
Celebration!
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Wednesday
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Clubhouse Closed
Junior Tennis
@ Drury 8:45
Tennis Clinic 1:30-3
Junior Tennis
LGA
Big 9
Pan Fried Walleye
Prime Rib Night
$17.95
$24.95
1:30-3
Ladies Tennis League
12 Doubles 8:30-10 13 Tennis Clinic
Junior Tennis
Junior Tennis
LGA
Blue Chippers
Big 9
Pickleball 6pm
Prime Rib Night
$24.95
Tennis League
19Ladies
Doubles 8:30-10
Junior Tennis
Couples Golf
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Clubhouse Closed
Junior Tennis
Sunday Brunch
11am-2pm | $17.95
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Saturday
2
Kid’s Buffet 5:30-7:30
Aunt Bea’s Favorites
Meatloaf with Mashed
King Crab Legs
All You Can Eat Fried
Potatoes
$45
Shrimp | $21.95
6-9pm $16.95
Cardio Tennis 9
Sunrise Yoga 7
14Ladies Doubles 9-11 15 Round Robin10 16
Tennis
Swim Team Awards @ HickoryJunior
Hills 1-3pm
Banquet 6pm
Ladies Tennis Executive
Kid’s Buffet 5:30-7:30
Meeting 11:30am
Aunt Bea’s Favorites
Pan Fried Walleye
King Crab Legs
Fresh Fish Firday
Chicken & Dumplings
$17.95
$45
(Market Price)
6-9pm $16.95
Cardio Tennis 9
Tennis
Clinic
1:30-3
Sunrise
Yoga
7
20
Round Robin10 23
Junior Tennis 21 Ladies Doubles 9-11 22
Junior Tennis
LGA
@ Hickory Hills 1-3pm
Big 9
Pan Fried Walleye
Prime Rib Night
$17.95
$24.95
1:30-3
Ladies Tennis League
26 Doubles 8:30-10 27 Tennis Clinic
Junior Tennis
Junior Tennis
LGA
Blue Chippers
Big 9
Pickleball 6pm
Prime Rib Night
$24.95
Cardio Tennis 9
Round Robin10
Chateubriand for Two King Crab Legs
$35 per person
$45
Cardio Tennis 9
Sunrise Yoga 7
8
Round Robin10 9
Ladies Doubles 9-11
Junior Tennis
@ Highland 1-3pm
Kid’s Buffet 5:30-7:30
Sunday Brunch
11am-2pm | $17.95
Friday
House Committee
Meeting 4pm
Pan Fried Walleye
$17.95
Aunt Bea’s Favorites
Pepper Steak with
Wild Rice
6-9pm $16.95
Yoga 7
28LadiesSunrise
Doubles 9-11
Mixed Doubles &
Pickleball 6:30pm
Golf Committee
Meeting 11am
Poolside Movie Night
Long Range Planning
Committee Meeting 8am
King Crab Legs
Filet and Lobster
$45
$39
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Aunt Bea’s Favorites
Marinated Pork Chops
& Au Gratin Potatoes
6-9pm $16.95
Board of Directors
Meeting 11am
Taste of Mexico Buffet
$20.95
King Crab Legs
$45
Kid’s Buffet 5:30-7:30
social events
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Sunday Brunch
11am-2pm | $17.95
IT’S NOT TOO
SOON TO
START
THINKING
ABOUT
BOOKING YOUR
CHRISTMAS PARTY!
JULY
4 Fourth of July Celebration
7, 14, 21, 28 Sunrise Yoga
28 Kid’s Poolside Movie Night
AUGUST
4, 18, 25 Sunrise Yoga
7-14 Price Cutter Charity
Championship Golf
Tournament
SEPTEMBER
5 Labor Day - CLUB OPEN
6 CLUB CLOSED
9 Sunset Dinner on the 18th Tee
17 Party on the Hill
30 Seafood Celebration
OCTOBER
7 Oktoberfest Beer Tasting
27 Kid’s Haunted Adventure
29 Halloween Costume &
Cookie Decorating Party
NOVEMBER
5 Member Appreciation Party
10 Fashion Show & Holiday Mart
12 Chef’s Gourmet Wine Dinner
24 Thanksgiving Day Brunch
25 Gingerbread House
Decorating Party
DECEMBER
4 Visit from Santa
31 New Year’s Eve
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