a lovely day - Algonquin Golf Club

May 2015
A LOVELY DAY
MOTHER’S DAY
Sunday | May 10
BRUNCH 11am-2pm
live music |flowers for mom|seasonal chef-created buffets
adults 55 | children (age 4 thru 15) 25
reservations required online or 314|962|3700
clubhouse closes 4:00pm
John & Dr. Kathy
Maupin
Dr. Nick & Jill Azar
Joe, Adelaide, Jane & Clark
Dr. Mike & Linda Faddis
Kevin, Meghan & Nick
Nick Ragone &Tyan Tan
Frank and Mona
Tony & Laura Genovese
Annie, Mollie & Tony
Scott Ireland & Sara Klise
Will and Clare
Patrick Neuner John Freund IV
Dr. Mark & Pat Azar
Jan & Cathy Bansch
Jeff & Kathy Bauer
Brian & Kerry Bjorkman
Ken & Judy Dude
Chip & Carla Freund
David & Teresa Neuner
Rodney & Traci Ragsdale
Kevin & Lora Reardon
John & Kibble Michener
Andrew & Lynn Stewart
Jackie & Tim Mullarkey
Patrick, Maggie & John
Susan & Stuart Keck
Are you responsible for planning events like offBUSINESS OR PLEASURE? WHY NOT BOTH? site planning and budget meetings, sales and
technical
training,
investment
syndicate
luncheons and dinners, charity board meetings
and luncheons, class reunions, family reunions,
THINK
birthday parties and anniversary parties?
Just a reminder to our membership of the many
amenities the Club has to offer. We assure you
that when you decide to host an event at
Algonquin, you and your guests will have a
wonderful experience.
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Sun
Dance
LET’S TAKE A DIP
HAVE FUN
A POOL PARTY
IN THE SUN
Sunday | May 24
5-10pm | DJ | picnic buffet | games
adults 30 | children (4 thru 15) 15
Special holiday dinner buffet served on the patio
adults 30 | children (4 thru 15)15
No a lacarte dining forthe evening
Monday | May 25
Clubhouse open | a la carte dining available
Sign-up onlineorcall theclubhouse forreservations 314|962-3700
POOL OPENS Saturday | May 23
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Laurie Schwetz,
Director of Catering/Special Events
We have just opened the patio for dining, which means the summer is right around the
corner. May brings us the great club events like Mother’s Day Brunch, the opening of
the Tennis Courts, the Opening Pool celebrations and the opening of the field bar &
snack bar. We have a very full calendar of golf events, luncheons, birthdays, rehearsal
dinners and receptions planned throughout the month. We are ready for a busy season
and seeing everyone enjoying the Course and Club.
This month’s Happy Hour will be Derby Day on May 1st. Mint Juleps will be featured &
there will be a hat contest for all those would like to participate. We will have prizes for
the Biggest Hat, Best Derby Inspired Hat & Best Male Hat!!! Call to make reservations.
Please keep in mind the "Taste of Algonquin" to show off our club to your friends and
associates. If you know someone that might be interested, now is the time to bring
them to the club.
As usual, look forward to seeing everyone enjoy their Club. Please let us know how we
can enhance that experience for you and your guests.
The Golf Shop is busy making sure that you have what you need to be prepared for a great
season. In addition to our new collections of Mens and Woman’s Golf apparel, we continue
to be an authorized dealer of Maui Jim Sunglasses. We are fully stocked with over thirty
styles and four choices of lenses featuring their Polarized Plus 2 technology
that blocks out 99.9% of glare, 100% of harmful UV rays, and boosts color and clarity. The
next time you are in the shop, try on a pair of Maui Jims and see how light weight
and comfortable they are, especially for a hot and humid St. Louis summer day. As always,
your member discount applies.
New this month, we are running a promotion for our new line of Adidas Golf shoes–
simply try on a pair of Adidas mens Golf shoes and receive a free pair of Golf socks (while
supplies last). We are also fully stocked with a line of Junior Golf shoes by Adidas with sizes
ranging from 2-6 for boys and girls. And speaking of Junior Golf, their season will
be here before you know it. We have junior hats, gloves, socks, shoes, and clubs - let us
know how we can help get your child ready for the course! We look forward to seeing you
in the Golf Shop.
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With the golf season in full swing, we have several events coming up in May. Saturday, May 9 th,
we will have the Two Man Team qualifier. All members of the Men’s Golf Fund are eligible to
participate. Full handicaps will be used for the qualifier, which will be one net best ball of the
team, as well as for the Four Ball matches played throughout the season.
In addition to the above Two Man team event, this year we are going to offer a GROSS (no
handicaps) two man tournament. Any member of the Men's Golf Fund may participate and
members may participate in both the net and gross tournaments. If you choose to play in both,
you do not need to keep the same partner for the two events. There will be no qualifier for the
gross tournament and no strokes will be given in any of the matches. The deadline to sign up
for the Gross Two Man tournament or the Two Man Qualifier is May 8th. If you have any
questions about this event, or any other, please call the Golf Shop.
On Saturday, May 16th, we will host the Men’s Club Championship qualifier. Any member of
the Men’s Golf Fund may attempt to qualify for the championship flight. All play will be from
the Blue Tees and the low 15 gross scores will qualify for the event.
In addition to the Championship flight qualifier on the 16th, we will host a new event called the
Algonquin Stroke Play tournament. This is an opportunity for those members not attempting to
qualify for the Club Championship to compete in an individual stroke play tournament. In this
event, full handicaps will be used and tee times will begin immediately following the Club
Championship qualifier.
If anyone has questions about these events or any others, please contact the Golf Shop and
speak with one of the Golf Professionals.
Bob Cochran Mid-Am Championship
If you are looking to play a great course and test your game by playing tournament golf, we would like to
encourage you to participate in the 9th Bob Cochran Mid-Am Championship at Fox Run Golf Club on
Monday, May 11th. This 18-Hole Championship will feature some of the best amateur golfers in the St.
Louis Area over 25… in other words no college or high school players are eligible. You should join them
for a truly unique golfing experience at one of the best golf facilities in the Mid-West. There will be Prizes
for Gross & Net Divisions, includes a Practice Round and includes Hors D’ Oeuvres following play all for
a $100.00 entry fee. The course will be set-up at 6500 yards, so it’s very playable for all skill levels. This
event is one of our most popular so get your entry in as soon as possible. The deadline for entry is April
30th.
Entry Forms can be downloaded from our web site at www.stldga.com or from your Golf Shop.
St. Louis District Golf Association
560 Malinmor Dr.
Weldon Spring, MO. 63304-0585
www.stldga.com
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Phone: 636-928-5056
Fax: 1-636-244-5056
E-mail: [email protected]
Rob Kick,
Course & Grounds
Superintendent
NOTES
The weather is always a factor with regards to how our staff perform daily tasks as well as how quickly
projects are completed. This year has been no exception. Staff completed several projects this spring,
dodging rain showers, including the bunkers and green surround on number nine and the restoration of
number ten following MSD work that connected storm drainage from Algonquin Wood to our lake. This
winter also presented an opportunity for us to have many years of sediment and organic material
removed from the lake on ten and a fore bay installed, which should reduce the pressure for unwanted
algae growth to form on the water’s surface.
Spring aeration of our putting surfaces was very successful. Staff removed a good amount of thatch
from the soil profile resulting in firm green tops. Our firm and fast approach to course maintenance will
again this year be paramount and staff will continue to strive for excellent daily green and course
conditions.
We have several things to look forward to this upcoming season, most importantly, the resurfacing of
our cart paths. Timing for this project to begin will be in mid-July as summer weather patterns will
create better ground conditions for such a large undertaking. Less potential for rain will also expedite
asphalt contractors around the course and reduce damage and disruption to play.
One other upcoming project that will take place as we transition from spring to summer is the
suppression of unwanted Bermuda from our rough. As everyone knows the rough here at Algonquin
can be extremely difficult not only to maintain but to play from. In an effort to increase playability staff
will begin making applications in mid-July to remove Bermuda. The process will bleach the Bermuda and
turn the turf white where Bermuda is present. Three to four applications will made this year
approximately three weeks apart prior to over-seeding with a more desirable fescue turf. Studies from
several universities as well as work completed at other clubs from around the country have shown
extremely good control of Bermuda using the same chemistry.
Enjoy the spring weather and here’s to another great Golf Season here at Algonquin!
FIFTY SHADES
OF GREEN
COUPLES GOLF!
9 Hole Twilight
Friday | May 8
5:00 shotgun | buffet dinner
open to the entire Club
sign up required
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Sunday| May 17
4:00-6:00 pm
beer|soda|bar snacks|ice cream
tennis games
activities for children|prizes
a la carte dinner reservations
314|962-3700
Kevin Mabie,
Pool Director
[email protected]
AGC
Swim Team Dates
Warm-Ups begin at 5:30. Meets begin at 6:00.
Pool opens Saturday| May 23
Pool Hours
10-9 Sun|Tues|Wed|Thurs;
10-10 Fri|Sat
During swim team season, Open Swim
not available until 11 Tues|Thurs|Sat
Lap Swim 7-9 am Tues thru Sun
Lap swimmers must be 18 & up
No lifeguard on duty |
swim at your own risk
Wednesday, June 3 vs. Greenbriar
Tuesday, June 9 vs. Norwood
Wednesday, June 10 @ Ladue Racquet Club
Thursday, June 11 @ Old Warson
Tuesday, June 16 vs. Bellerive
Thursday, June 18 @ SLCC
Saturday, June 20 vs Forest Hills (9:00 am)
Wednesday, June 24 @ Westwood
Thursday, June 25 @ Sunset
Tuesday, June 30 vs. Glen Echo
Tuesday, July 7 @ Westborough
Thursday, July 9 @ Meadowbrook
All-Club Diving | July 11 ~All-Club Swimming |July 12.
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18 Hole Ladies
Guest Day
May 12
The coladas are frozen the theme is set –
we’re having a Luau you’ll never forget
7:30 continental breakfast
8:30 shotgun
Luau after play – prizes and favors
$100 per couple plus cart fees
Additional guest $60 plus cart fee
CHAIRMAN’S
CUP
June 23
9-Hole
Couples Twilight
Friday|June 12
Member-Guest Scramble
Wednesday| June 10
5:00 pm shotgun start
9:00 am shotgun start
Grab your guest & join us
for a trip around CANDYLAND!
Luncheon & awards to follow
Sign up online or in the Golf Shop
SAVE THE DATE for this
fun "sports themed"
Couples Twilight!
Open to the entire club first come first serve, so
sign up EARLY.
Watch for details to come!
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ALGONQUIN ASSOCIATES
Wednesday| May 6
Meeting 5:30 pm
(Associates Only)
Dinner 7:00 pm
(Members & Guests Welcome)
Reservations Required
Sign-up online or call 314|962|3700
Friday
05|01
Prime Rib Friday!
5:30pm | 7:30pm
all drinks half-price
complimentary hors d’oeuvres
live entertainment
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DINING NOTES
Please call for reservations ~ 314|962|3700
make reservations for
Thursday night dinner
at the Club!
every Thursday
your name may be drawn to receive a food &
beverage credit |the credit increases $50 each
week until the name of a dining member is drawn
|dine at the club on Thursday evening | take this
fun chance to win a special dinner at AGC
Pasta Night
every TUESDAY| 5:00-8:00pm
22 adults|15 children
(age
15 & under)
served every Sunday
from 9:00 – 2:00 pm|
featuring our popular
Omelet Bar|special
order your favorite
omelet | enjoy many
other brunch favorites
CHEF-DRIVEN ELEMENTS
a family buffet
seating in Top of the Green,
Men’s Grill and 19th Hole & Patio
NEXT LEVEL
CLUB BREAKFAST
Forget bagels and coffee
(though we do have that).
Find items like pancakes,
freshly prepared eggs and
peak season fruits and
berries.
men’s grill | 7:00 am - 9:00 am | tuesday through sunday
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DINING NOTES
Please call for reservations ~ 314|962|3700
make reservations for
Thursday night dinner
at the club!
every Thursday
every tuesday | 5:00-8:00pm
20 adults|15 children
(age
15 & under)
your name may be drawn to receive a food &
beverage credit |the credit increases $50 each
week until the name of a dining member is drawn
|dine at the club on Thursday evening | take this
fun chance to win a special dinner at AGC
Glendale, MO 63122
340 N. Berry Road
served every Sunday
from 9:00 – 2:00 pm|
featuring our popular
Omelet Bar|special
order your favorite
omelet | enjoy many
other brunch favorites
a family buffet
Patio & 19th Hole
men’s grill | 7:00 am - 9:00 am | tuesday through sunday
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