Greetings,

The first major tournament of the year is coming up! Join us on Monday, May 28 from 9 a.m. for an 18-hole scramble. This event is open to golfing members only. (Social members who have purchased a golf-option are also eligible.)

This event is MONDAY this year, NOT the Sunday before the holiday. This was done to hopefully accommodate more schedules.

The Fairway Grill will have breakfast before the event. Burgers will be offered following the event. (Remember: Burger night is canceled for the holiday!)

Teams will tee off at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is required for this event by Friday, May 25 at 6 p.m. The cost to enter is $25 plus any applicable greens fees or cart rentals. Skins or skills games may also be available. ”A”-level players will draw teams on Friday, May 25 in the pro shop.

You can register in the pro shop, by calling (419) 352-3100 x 11 or by emailing proshop@bgcountryclub.com. Remember: this event is open to golfing members or social members who have purchased the golf option. It’s not too late to become a golf member! Join the Club by Friday, May 25 and qualify for this event.

PS – Don’t forget to register for the Cruise-In dinner on Sunday, May 20. The Fairway Grill needs a final food count. You can RSVP by emailing fairwaygrill@bgcountryclub.com or calling (419) 352-3100 x 12.

Cruise-In Car Show and Golf Sunday, May 20

Join us on Sunday, May 20 for a day devoted to classic cars. From 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., we will be hosting a classic car show at the Club. There will be dashboard plaques for car owners and a best of show trophy. Following the car show, there will be a 9-hole scramble open to all members and their guests. Cost for non-member is $20 greens fee and cart rental. Entry fee for all players is $5.

After the golf, stick around for music from DJ Brian Cahill and a wonderful cruise-in dinner created by the Fairway Grill. The DJ goes on at 5 p.m. and you do not have to golf to enjoy the dinner and music. Dinner includes hamburgers, hot dogs, fries or onion rings, plus an ice cream parfait! Cost is $10 for dinner. Please make advance reservations for the dinner by emailing the Fairway Grill or calling (419) 352-3100 x 12.

Memorial Day Scramble Monday, May 28

Join us on Monday, May 28 for our annual Memorial Day scramble. The event is ON Memorial Day this year, NOT the Sunday before the holiday. This is an 18-hole scramble beginning at 9 a.m. Cost is $25 per player plus applicable greens fees and cart rentals. Four-to-six person teams will be drawn by the “A”-level players Friday evening. Because of this, entry is required by Friday, May 25 at 6 p.m. This event is open to all golf members and social members who have purchased the additional golf promotional package.

Old Pal Matches Starting June 1

Old Pal matches begin on June 1. Sign-up as a partnership in the pro shop today! Cost is $10 per player. This is a partnership, best ball, match play event. Teams will have one month to complete each round.

Worm Ball Winners Friday, May 11

Congratulations to Joan and Dean Augenstein for winning worm ball on Friday, May 11. Second place finishers were Deb and Bruce Smith. Ann and Ken Huner finished third.

From 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., the lot will host a classic car and truck show. There will be dashboard plaques for all participants and a best of show trophy.

At 3 p.m., tee it up for a nine-hole scramble event. Entry fee is only $5 (greens fees and cart rental for non-members is $20). Four-to-six person teams will be created, or you can register with a complete team. Contact our pro shop to register either in person, by email or by phone (419) 352-3100 x 11.

At 5 p.m., DJ Brian Cahill will be queuing Ultimate Nights music until 7:30 p.m. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. and feature burgers, hot dogs, french fries, onion rings and ice cream parfaits. Cost of dinner is just $10. Advanced registration for dinner is appreciated so we can make sure to have the right amount of food. Either register for dinner by calling (419) 352-3100 x 12 or emailing the Fairway Grill.

Come for the car show, play some golf and stay for dinner–or pick and choose. Come for the cars, socialize, then stay for dinner; come to golf only, or enjoy the sounds of DJ Brian Cahill while you dine. All options are available to you.

We hope to see you here next Sunday, May 20. The fun starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 7:30 or beyond.

Welcome to the May 10 edition of the Thursday Update!

We have recently begun a marketing campaign with the Web site:Groupon. This is a site that allows members to purchase products or services at great discount. Groupon is free to join. Members pay Groupon up front and then bring their groupon into the Club to redeem. One of the best aspects of this partnership is we get paid whether people use the groupons or not. Groupon makes their money as a percentage of the money collected during the promotional period. This is another way we’re looking to drive traffic and increase revenue for 2012.

We have already begun to see an increase in play from Groupon members during public play hours. You may have seen some on the course! This is a great source of revenue, so please be patient with some golfers that may be more accurate to our published 1:45 pace of play. If you know anyone who would like the deal, send them to our deal Web page. The deal closes tonight!

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 13

Make your reservations now for an always popular event. Brunch begins at 10:30 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. Normal Sunday breakfast will be served only until 10:30 a.m. when the brunch begins. Email the Fairway Grill or call (419) 352-3100 x 12 to make your reservations.

Cruise-In Day Sunday, May 20

Join us on Sunday, May 20 for a day devoted to classic cars. From 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., we will be hosting a classic car show at the Club. There will be dashboard plaques for car owners and a best of show trophy. Following the car show, there will be a 9-hole scramble open to all members and their guests. Cost for non-member is $20 greens fee and cart rental. Entry fee for all players is $5.

After the golf, stick around for music from DJ Brian Cahill and a wonderful cruise-in dinner created by the Fairway Grill. The DJ goes on at 5 p.m. and you do not have to golf to enjoy the dinner and music. Dinner includes hamburgers, hot dogs, fries or onion rings, plus an ice cream parfait! Cost is $10 for dinner. Please make advance reservations for the dinner by emailing the Fairway Grill or calling (419) 352-3100 x 12.

Memorial Day Monday, May 28

Remember: the Memorial Day golf outing has been moved to Monday, May 28 this year. The tournament committee felt this would allow more golfers to participate. Golf begins at 9 a.m. This event is open to all golfing members and social members who have purchased the $100 golf add-on.

Because of some delayed submissions to the monthly newsletter, it will be sent out later today in a separate email. Thank you for your patience.

Spring Fling Brunch Sunday, May 6

Join us on Sunday, May 6 for a special brunch and fashion show celebrating the latest in golf fashion for men and women. Breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m., the buffet slightly later. Following the buffet there will be a number of Club members and employees modeling the latest fashions. Thanks to our sponsors BG Hats and Apparel,  the BG Golf and Pro Shop and Serenity Spa and Salon. Please register for this event ASAP so Jeff knows how much food to prepare.

Memorial Day Scramble  MONDAY, May 28

In an effort to increase participation in the big three tournaments, the tournament committee has moved them to the actual days of the holiday. The first is the Memorial Day Scramble, which will be held on Monday, May 28 from 9 a.m. This is an 18-hole event. Full details will be published closer to the event.

Old Pal Tournament  Begins June 1

The Old Pal Tournament begins on June 1. This is a match play event. Two-man teams playing best ball. Uses 80% of handicap. Cost is only $10 per player. You have an entire month to play your matches. Plenty of time to schedule and complete the event. Register in the pro shop today!

Friday’s Entrees (May 4)

Join us on Wednesday, April 11 from 4:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. for our annual New Member Open House. This is a perfect opportunity to learn about the Club and meet fellow members and potential new members. Appetizers are provided throughout the night and the bar is open.

You can sign up for a membership on the spot! Members of the membership committee or our business manager, Bryan Stanbridge, will be available to accept your application. Cost is currently half-price for new members and Tom Garcia, our Club professional, has agreed to throw in a free golf lesson to new members.

This is a great way to spend an evening. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.

For more details, or to request an application, contact our business manager, Bryan Stanbridge, at (419) 352-3100 x 10 or by emailing contact@bgcountryclub.com.

Special membership deals will be offered at the event including half-off membership, free lessons and discounts at the pro shop. Join for as little as $160 for a junior single social (18-35 year olds). New memberships are no more than $982.50 for a family social membership with full golf privileges.

All members purchase a $250 bond, refundable if you choose to leave the Club. This can be paid in two installments.

Hope to see you at this wonderful event. If you have any questions before then, don’t hesitate to contact me: bryanss@bgcountryclub.com or (419) 352-3100 x10.

PS – Are you enjoying the beautiful early spring, yet? If not, why not? We’re open and waiting for you!

Welcome to the August 2011 BGCC Newsletter.

We’re halfway through the golfing season, but there’s plenty more golf ahead! Check our Web site (BGCountryClub.com) for all our event details. More is added every day. You can also sign up for the email version of this newsletter, if you haven’t already.

The Club also has a Facebook page. You can find it at Facebook.com/bgcountryclub. Events are posted, you can comment on the wall and also share stories, photos and more with your Facebook friends and friends of the Club.

Finally, congratulations to Dick Henrion for shooting a hole-in-one on July 21. He used his seven iron to bounce one into the cup on #11.

From the President, Gary Hartzler

Because of the U.S. Senior Open at Inverness the weekend of July 30-31, the Men’s Club Championship is being moved to coincide with the Women’s Club Championship. BOTH tournaments will take place over the weekend of August 6-7 with the same formats from previous years. Given the low turnout of these events in recent years, there should be plenty of tee times to go around.

Word from Stone Ridge has it that there have been some theft problems recently. Golfers have gone in for a snack or drink at the turn, leaving their clubs on the cart. On three occasions, the carts were missing on return. The carts were found in the parking lot with the clubs missing. It’s more difficult to do here, but it is a possibility, so please be aware of your belongings. The Club staff has been alerted and we will do our best, but in this world, anything is possible, so please be aware.

Finally, the Club is now an official lottery retailer. Keno will be running every day. You can also purchase MegaMillions, Powerball, Classic Lotto or any other, non-scratch-off ticket here. We are also able to cash modest winnings. Please remember: this is a country club, and as such the food and beverages will come first. Please be patient with servers who are often doing multiple things at once. They will help your lotto wants as they’re able. We will be receiving an automatic ticket selling machine at a future date (as of yet unknown). This should help streamline the process as well. Any questions about the lotto should be addressed to Bryan Stanbridge or a board member.

Social Committee, Betty Birr

Join us for the Hog Roast and Hawaiian Luau on Saturday, August 13. Mike Shuey will be roasting the hog. Full details are later in the newsletter.

Fairway Grill, Jeff Szabo

It’s hard to believe it’s bulletin time again. Seems like I just wrote July’s article. It’s amazing how fast the summer months fly by. Hope everyone is enjoying their time on the course and in the clubhouse.

While we are on the subject of enjoyment, you will want to mark your calendar for Saturday, August 13. We will be having the annual hog roast and golf scramble. This is one of the largest events of the year and is open to all members and guests. You do not have to golf to enjoy the buffet. Please make reservations in the lounge if you will be joining us for dinner but not golfing.

June Friday Night Entrees

August 5: Trout, pork filets
August 12: Crab cakes, filet mignon
August 19: Red snapper, tournadoes of beef
August 26: BBQ shrimp, ribeye steak

Event Results

Worm Ball

The worm ball winners for July 1 were: Peg and Joe Cranny. Second place were Sharon and Ron Gargasz and the third place winners were Nancy and Steve Bursa.

The July 8 winners: First place were June and Dan Long; second were Janet and Jeff Elliott and third were Becky and Steve Dunn.

Winners, please retrieve your prize money and 1099 from the pro shop. Never played worm ball? Come out on Fridays around 4 p.m. and play a fun, mixed-couple event. Full details in the pro shop.

July 4 Scramble

Congratulations to all the participants of the July 4 Scramble. Turn-out was excellent for the event. We had enough participation for 10 teams of five. First place winners were John Archer, Dean Augenstein, John Frobose Jr, Pierson Halleck and Judy Reynolds (-11, scorecard playoff). Second place went to: Greg Brown, Joe Frizado, Tom Moore, Jackie Osborne and Joyce Stearns (-11, scorecard playoff). Third place winners were: Joe Cranny, Ron Gargasz, Lynn Helm, Pat Pope and Ron Scherer (-9, scorecard playoff).

Coming Events

Private Outing

On Saturday, August 6 from 3 p.m. there will be a private golf outing for Fire Lake Camp. If you plan to play in the Men’s Club championship, make sure to complete your round by 3 p.m.

Club Championships

The Men’s and Women’s Club championships will be held during the same weekend this year. Format will be similar to previous years with tee times on Sunday being adjusted to accommodate both groups. Full details can be found on our Web site under Events->Tournaments. The exact time of each event will be posted in the clubhouse and pro shop soon.

Doe Day

The course will be closed on Thursday, August 11 for the annual Doe Day event for our lady golfers. Full details may be found in the pro shop.

Hog Roast and Hawaiian Luau

On August 13, from 3:30 p.m., we will be hosting our annual hog roast and Hawaiian luau. This event is open to all members and their guests. Cost to golf is $5 entry fee, plus $5 cart rental and $5 greens fees. Register in the pro shop with your team of four to six players, or sign-up individually and you’ll be placed on a team. Mike Shuey will be cooking the hog and you need not golf to enjoy the food. Register for golf in the pro shop, dinner only in the lounge.

Worm Ball Scramble

Join us for another worm ball scramble on Sunday, August 28 from 3:30 p.m. Cost to enter is only $2 per player plus cart rentals and greens fees. Register as a mixed couple or single and we’ll pair you as able with a partner. This is a fun and relaxed way to enjoy the course.

Membership Updates

Happy August Birthdays!

9
Dick Henrion

10
Deedra Phipps

17
Bill Titus

19
Gloria Davis
Mark Kelly

20
Joyce Horton
Barbara Zimmerman

22
Midge Dunn

25
Joe Helm
Karen Simmons

28
Nancy Bursa

29
Sharron Box

30
Matthew Elder
Bruce Smith
Dan Tutolo

Friday Night Drawings

Did you know this drawing is open to all members? Signing up is easy! Just put a dollar into the Friday Night Drawing jar behind the bar and write your name on the list. Any Club member or their spouse could be drawn from the bin, but you only win if you’re signed up. The more people who participate, the larger the pots grow. Drawings are held during Friday night dinner.