MEMBER PLAYBOOK 2021 - Stevens Point Country Club
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO SPCC 3 Board of Directors 3 Staff 3 Telephone Directory 4 Hours of Operation 5 Historical Notes POOL 6 Info & Hours of Operation 7 Swim Lessons TENNIS 8 Available Summer Sessions ETIQUETTE 101 10 Dress Code 10 Smoking Policy RULES AND REGULATIONS 11 Care for the Course 11 Pace of Play 11 Golf Carts 12 Local Rules & Regulations GOLF 13 Golf Course & Practice Facility Availability 14 Guest Procedures and Fees 15 Golf Club Storage 15 Golf Equipment & Rentals 15 Golf Cart Seasonal Pass 16 Handicapping Service 16 Reciprocity Agreements 17 Golf Instruction & Fitting 17 Professional Club Fitting GOLF EVENTS 18 Golf Schedule 22 Scorecard 2
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021 Dean Shuda, President Jeff Martin, Vice President Eric Kundinger, Secretary Dean Johnson, Treasurer Jason Allen, Grounds & Greens Kris Henning, Membership John Herder, Long-Range Planning Melissa Blenker, Golf Committee Brian Haferman Gretchen Beyer Lori Schneider SPCC MANAGEMENT TEAM Jesse Malsom, General Manager jmalsom@stevenspointcountryclub.com Andrew Krugler, Head Golf Professional golfshop@stevenspointcountryclub.com Andy Dassow, Executive Chef andydassow@gmail.com Jeremy Moss, Director of Food & Beverage fbmanager@stevenspointcountryclub.com Jenny Bellmer, Sales & Events Coordinator events@stevenspointcountryclub.com Nicole Schilling, Accounting office@stevenspointcountryclub.com Cindy Ballinger, Accounting office@stevenspointcountryclub.com Matt Shafer, Grounds Superintendent mshafer@oliphantcompanies.com Charlie Beyer, Assistant Superintendent TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 715-345-8900 Clubhouse Extension 1 Golf Extension 2 Dining Lounge/Reservations Extension 3 Special Events Extension 4 Accounting Extension 5 General Manager Extension 6 Tee Room Extension 7 Food & Beverage Extension 8 Pool 715-345-8905 Golf Shop 715-345-8906 Grounds Maintenance 715-345-8907 Pool Bar 3
HOURS OF OPERATION *Subject to change Dining Lounge January - September Friday Only 5 pm - 10 pm Tee Room Bar Tuesday - Friday 11 am - 8 pm October - March Saturday - Sunday 11 am - 6 pm Tee Room Kitchen Tuesday - Sunday 11 am - 8 pm April - September October - March Tuesday - Friday 11 am - 8 pm Pool May 23 - September 7 Monday - Sunday 7 am - 11 am (Lap Swim) Monday - Sunday 11 am - Sunset Eagle's Nest May - September Monday (closed) Tuesday - Thursday Golf Shop March Tuesday – Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Sunday & Monday Closed April Tuesday – Sunday 10 am - 5 pm Monday Closed May Tuesday – Sunday 8 am - 6 pm Monday Closed June Tuesday – Sunday 7 am - 7 pm Monday 11 am – 7 pm July Tuesday – Sunday 7 am - 7 pm Monday 11 am – 7 pm August Tuesday – Sunday 7 am - 7 pm Monday 11 am – 7 pm September Tuesday – Sunday 8 am - 6 pm Monday Closed October Tuesday – Sunday 9 am - 5 pm Monday Closed November Tuesday – Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Sunday & Monday Closed December - February By appointment only Bag Room ** Bags must be removed by October 31st unless storing for the winter. April Tuesday – Sunday 9 am - Close Monday Closed May Tuesday – Sunday 8 am - Close Monday 11 am - Close June- August Tuesday – Sunday 7am - Close Monday Closed September Tuesday – Sunday 8 am - Close Monday Closed October 9 am - Close Practice Facility **Closed on Mondays in April, May, September, and October. Course Opening Tuesday – Saturday 9 am - Sunset Sunday 9 am - 6 pm Monday Closed May Tuesday – Saturday 8 am - Sunset Sunday 8 am - 6 pm Monday Closed June - August Tuesday – Saturday 7 am - Sunset Sunday 7 am - 7 pm Monday 11 am - Sunset September Tuesday – Saturday 8 am - Sunset Sunday 8 am - 6 pm Monday Closed October - Close Tuesday – Saturday 9 am - Sunset Sunday 9 am - 5 pm Monday Closed *Please note that the Practice Facility will close early on some Sundays for clean pick. 4
HISTORICAL NOTES The Stevens Point Country Club received its state Golf prospered at the Stevens Point Country Club charter in 1925 and the first meeting of pledge because of the foresight to have a resident Golf singers or stockholders was held on October 16, Professional to run the golf business. Frank “Bobby” 1925. DeGuire was the first Golf Professional at the club hired for the first full year of golf in 1928. Bobby had In November 1925, the Club picked up land options been a caddy in Appleton and had won the State for the Loss and Denelski properties of Caddy Championship. Still, in his teens, he was hired approximately 115 acres, together with another 25 as the Golf Professional at Bull’s Eye Country Club in acres adjoining old highway 18 (This was most of Wisconsin Rapids. Bobby served after the 1952 golf the present real estate). Later, another adjacent 45 year when he became a sales representative for the acres was acquired to make up the current 185 Copps Corporation. He continued to serve at the acres. Club as a director and president in 1957. The preliminary layout of the course was made by The first clubhouse was a converted farmhouse with Mr. Jackson, who, for a fee of $350 staked out the living quarters for the golf professional on the 2nd green positions, marked trees to be removed, and floor. The 1st floor was augmented with a large prepared a map of locations. The actual porch, which served as a dining and bridge playing construction management of the course was by area. After the repeal of prohibition in 1933, liquor Professor G.E. Culver, a retired professor of geology was served. There was a crowded room for golf at the old Stevens Point Normal School. For his supplies, storage, and club repair, etc. This work, he was given a lifetime membership at the makeshift club house was located where the Club. present clubhouse is located. Construction of the original course (9-holes) was The cornerstone for the second Clubhouse was laid done in 1926 and early 1927. In 1926, Margaret in 1953. We know it as the old golf shop. The present Clifford, Vice President, secured a $5000 stock Clubhouse was built and dedicated in December of subscription from the Whiting-Plover Paper 1969. Company. This was the beginning of many years of backing the Club by Whiting Plover and its The original 1927 course was a 9-hole course. The executives. That company was the corporate score card showed 18 holes with the “second 9- “angel” of yesteryear as Sentry was in the 70’s and holes” a repeat of the first nine. In 1938, the first and 80’s. only major change in the original 9 was made. In 1965, construction of the new 18-hole course began. The club corporation was the Stevens Point Country With some changes in distances and tee Club (same as today) but the operating company placements, the first 18-hole course was very similar was known as The Whiting Country Club. Dues the to the course we now play. first of the year (1928) were $40 for a single and $50 for a family with $125 stock share prerequisite. A lot of strokes have been taken - golf, tennis, swimming - since those early days at Stevens Point At one board meeting, 2.5 acres were allotted for golf practice plus tennis and archery. A putting Country Club. We have a great history in which we green was authorized because “half of the strokes can take pride, and a very promising future which is of this difficult art of golf are made with the putter”. sure to bring more changes as we work toward The influence of Whiting Plover and Professor making the club better for you each day. We look Charles Evans of the Normal School led to the forward to a wonderful 2021 season. decision to plant tree seedlings on the property. About 50,000 Norway and White Pine trees were planted. Most of the seedlings were set by the Club members with some professional guidance. They were planted as a windbreak and to hold the sandy soil. 5
POOL INFORMATION POOL HOURS OF OPERATION Gates open at 7 am | Food available 11 am - 8 pm Memorial Day - Labor Day Monday - Thursday 7 am - 8:45 am (Lap Swim, not staffed) Monday - Thursday 11 am - Sunset Friday - Sunday 7 am - 11 am (Lap Swim, not staffed) Friday - Sunday 11 am - Sunset POOL RULES AND REGULATIONS To enforce the pool rules, we need the support and cooperation of all parents, as well as their children. Pool privileges may be revoked when violations occur. Please observe the following rules: 1. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. The pool will operate daily between the hours of 11 am and 9 pm (dependent on daylight), conditions permitting. If the weather is questionable, please call the Pool at 715-345-8907 for updated hours. No swimming will be permitted at any other times except for specially arranged parties. With the exception of organized swimming classes, no children should be left unattended in or around the pool at any time. 2. Every swimmer (child, teen, adult) must bring his/her own towel from home. Stevens Point Country Club towels are not to be removed from the Clubhouse / Pool Area. 3. Frayed or cut-off jeans are not allowed in the pool at any time. Bottles and glass of any kind are not permitted in the pool areas. 4. All members and guests must register before swimming. 5. Members are allowed to bring guests to the pool at a cost of $5.00 per guest. Please register with the Personnel in the Pool House by signing the sign-up sheet. Members will be billed thru the administrative office. Individuals living in Portage County, who are not members of the Club, shall be allowed the privileges of the pool, as a guest, not more than two times each year. Immediate family of members outside of Portage County are not subject to pool guest fees. 6. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult/attendant at all times. 7. Absolutely no food or beverages can be brought onto the Club premises. Please purchase all food and beverage items in the Pool House. 8. SPCC is not responsible for clothing or valuables left at the pool or in the pool locker rooms. Lock these items for safekeeping. 9. The pool will close in the event of storms, lightning, or inclement weather. 6
TENNIS LESSONS Hello all and welcome to SPCC Tennis 2021! We're gearing up for another year and excited to be adding a Spring session and pickleball this year along with some spring Saturday single-session events! Register today! SPRING SESSION April 12- May 21 TENNIS 101 A beginners/refresher class for adults. Mondays, April 12- May 17 5:30-6:30pm Class fee $60 ADULT DRILL GROUP Challenge- based activities to teach and offer practice for a variety of skills. Drills are designed to accommodate a variety of skill levels and modified so that activities are commensurate with ability levels. Tuesdays April 13- May 18 11:30-12:30pm Wednesdays April 14- May 19 5:30-6:30pm $60/six classes* or $15 drop-in LUNCHBREAK PICKLEBALL DRILL AND PRACTICE Pickle ball is the fastest growing sport in the US! A paddle sport played with a whiffle ball and short paddle on a badminton-sized court with a tennis-style net. Check it out and you'll be hooked! Thursdays April 15- May 20 11:30-12:30pm $60/six classes* or $15 drop-in SOCIAL MIXED DOUBLES TENNIS Join us for King and Queen of the Court format to accommodate a variety of skill levels. Bring your favorite partner or come and meet new friends on your own- a great way to get back into the game! Thursdays April 15- May 20 $60/six weeks* or $15 drop-in 8
TENNIS LESSONS SPRINGTIME SATURDAYS! Single-session events- sign up for one or all three to brush up on your game and get in some extra swings! April 10, 17, 22 10-AND-UNDER KIDS CAMP Using modified equipment and smaller playing areas 10-U Tennis offers a child-centered coaching environment to help kids love tennis! Students gain confidence learning new skills with lots of positive feedback, fun games, and new friends! April 10, 17, 24 10am-12pm $60 for all three or $25/single session ADULT DRILL GROUP 12:30-1:30pm $30 for all three* or $15/single session 11-17 JUNIORS HIGH SCHOOL PREP CAMP SPCC Juniors program is for students looking to play middle school or high school tennis. Students will continue building athletic skills while learning or refining the skills necessary to serve, rally and keep score. Players will learn to demonstrate proper technique during point and match play. 1:30-3:30pm $60 for all three or $25/single session *Drill group packages can be used for any time slot and may be used in future summer sessions! Private and semi private lessons are also available. Please contact Deena Gordon at 920.733.1309 for additional information or to register! 9
ETIQUETTE 101 DRESS CODE Dining Room: No cut offs, short shorts, jogging shorts or sweats. Acceptable golf attire is permitted. All other areas of the Clubhouse: Golf and tennis attire are permitted. Jeans are permitted. Everyone age 13 and over will be expected to observe adult rules of dress at all times. Golf Course and Practice Facilities: Proper golf attire is to be worn at all times. Apparel such as short shorts, jogging shorts, sweat pants, halter tops, and T-shirts are inappropriate. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times. Shorts or skorts must be of reasonable length. Please inform guests of this dress code and the non-metal spike policy. SMOKING POLICY All Stevens Point Country Club facilities including the main Clubhouse, Deck and the Pool, are smoke free facilities. Smoking must take place at least 16 feet from any entrance and all non-smoking venues. 10
LOCAL RULES & REGULATIONS The board of directors and golf professional of the club have developed the following guidelines and regulations to ensure that all members and their guests have the opportunity for the utmost enjoyment during their golf rounds. CARE FOR THE COURSE Bunkers Before leaving a bunker, players should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by them and any nearby made by others. If rakes are provided they should be used for this purpose. After you complete raking, place the rake inside the bunker with the handle on the grass and the rake portion inside the bunker. Please exit the bunker on the low side. Also, tap your shoes to remove sand before stepping on to the putting green. Repair Divots, Ball Marks, and Damage by Shoes Players should carefully repair any divot holes made by them. Divots may be replaced if they have a substantial amount of dirt attached to the grass, otherwise, fill the divot with sand provided on your golf cart. Any damage to the putting green made by the impact of a ball (whether or not made by the player himself) should be repaired. On completion of the hole by all players in the group, damage to the putting green caused by golf shoes should be repaired. PACE OF PLAY Play at a Good Pace Golfers should play at a pace to complete 9 holes in 2 hours and 18 holes in 4 hours. Please stay on pace with the group ahead of you. If there is an open hole in front of you, please invite faster players to play through. Similarly, if you have not found your ball after 3 minutes, please allow the group behind you to play through. Single players and twosomes while permitted on the course have no special privileges in playing through foursomes. They may play through only when invited to do so. In the interest of speeding up play do not leave a golf bag or cart in front of the green while putting. Instead, leave them at the side of the green nearest to the next tee. After putting out, leave the green promptly and score the hole on the next tee. GOLF CARTS Persons utilizing power carts must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Absolutely no more than 2 riders on a cart are allowed at any time unless authorized by Golf Shop Staff. Posted directional signs must be observed and followed. Please keep carts on designated paths where they are provided and stay out of fescue at all times. Near tees and greens golf carts must be parked with all tires on the path. Motorized carts must stay a reasonable distance from damp or wet areas to prevent damage to the golf course. Start and stop motorized carts slowly to prevent turf damage due to spinning or skidding wheels. Do not push stalled carts with other carts as this may cause external damage to the cart and internal damage to the motor and gears. The operator of any cart will be responsible for damages incurred to the cart, golf course, injuries to persons, or the property of others. Damage of any type must be reported immediately to the golf shop. Golf carts may be restricted by the Golf Course Superintendent or the Golf Professionals if deemed necessary. 11
LOCAL RULES & REGULATIONS The SPCC Management Team shall have full authority for conduct on the golf course. The rules of play and conduct have been determined by the golf committee an approved by the board of directors. Any member who disregards the instructions from the Management Team or a member of staff, while they are enforcing the rules of the club, shall be subject to censure by the board. 1. All players must register in the golf shop before starting play. 2. Absolutely no person may start other than on the 1st tee at any time without permission from the Golf Shop. 3. USGA rules shall govern all play except where modified by local rules. 4. Each player must have a set of clubs and a bag. More than one player playing from a single bag is not permitted. 5. No more than 4 players will be permitted to play in any one group. However, in certain instances, at the discretion of the Management Team, five-some’s may be allowed as the pace of play and players dictate. 6. Golfers stopping after completion of #9 for lunch, etc. lose their priority on #10 tee it must wait for a clear opening to proceed, subject to the Golf Shops approval. 7. Pets are not allowed on the golf course from open to course close unless granted permission by the Golf Professional and Superintendent. 8. Only food and beverage purchased at Stevens Point Country Club are allowed on the course. 9. All golfers must adhere to the outlined dress code. 10. Small children accompanying parents on the golf course must be supervised at all times in accordance with the rules and etiquette for their safety and consideration of others. Strollers are not allowed on the course for safety reasons. 11. If an emergency occurs on the golf course (health or otherwise) please call 911 first and then notify the golf shop if possible. 12. The SPCC Management Team and Board of Directors reserves the right to change any rules as the need arises. 12
GOLF COURSE / PRACTICE FACILITY AVAILABILITY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Course Closed for Men's League Participants Course Course Closed Course Closed for (must be 18+) Ladies' League Closed 11:45 am - 5 pm Walking Available Participants Course Open - May Open Play 11:45 am - 4:30 pm Practice Area Closed September - Close 11:30 am - 4:30 pm Practice Area *Check outside Closed *Non-league members may outing calendar 11:45 am - 2:30 pm play as a guest, twice per year (if space permits) FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Open Play Open Play Open Play Juniors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult prior to 10 am *Availability of golf course is dependent upon outside event schedule. *Juniors (under age 13) must be accompanied by an adult unless they have been advised differently by the SPCC Management Team. * Keep in mind the schedule of play is merely a guideline. The SPCC board of directors, golf committee, and Golf Professional have the right to deviate from this schedule based on scheduled play. Member inconvenience will be kept to a minimum at all times. The Golf Shop, Bag Room, and Practice Facility will be closed on Mondays in April, May, September, and October; however, the golf course is available for the membership to walk. Please check the tournament schedule at SPCC for an updated calendar. 8 13
GUEST PROCEDURES & FEES GOLFING GUESTS 1. Golfing guest, resident or nonresident, must meet one of the following requirements: A. Invited or playing with a member B. Member of another private club with a recognized PGA Golf Professional will need verification of club membership prior to playing. C. Golf group approved by SPCC Management Team. 2. Guest restrictions provided above do not apply to members of other NEWGA golf clubs located within the twenty-five-mile radius or to any other Golf Club which is governed by a reciprocity agreement. 3. Guest golf fee rates are established by SPCC Board of Directors. 4. Tee times may be made no sooner than one week in advance. Exceptions may be made for outings and large member sponsored groups. These items must be made through the Golf Professionals. 5. Members introducing guests will be held responsible for their conduct and the payment of any indebtedness incurred by them. All guests are required to pay fees set by the board of directors prior to the use of the club. 6. Resident guest is a person residing in Portage County and shall not be able to play the golf course more than 2 times in any fiscal year. Small Business / Outing exception: Smaller outings paid for by the business having at least 2 groups (8 players) will fall under the small business outing program and would allow resident guests additional opportunities to play at the club. All small business outings must be approved by the SPCC Management Team. 7. Nonresident guests (not residing in Portage County) have no limit on the number of times they may play the golf course. 14
GOLF GUEST FEES MEMBER JUNIOR GUEST FAMILY UNACCOMPANIED 5 PRE-PAID GUEST GUEST GUEST GUEST FEES W/CART 18 Holes w/ Cart $65 $55 $55 $99 $250 18 Holes Walking $40 $30 $30 $99 9 Holes w/ Cart $45 $35 $35 $65 9 Holes Walking $30 $20 $20 $65 *Family Guest includes immediate family. GOLF SERVICES & INFORMATION GOLF CLUB STORAGE Golf club and push cart storage is available for the convenience of the membership. Club storage space has a seasonal charge of $150 for an adult and $75 for children under the age of 18. This includes winter storage if you are a simulator member. Winter Bag Storage is $30 for non-bag storage members Please contact the General Manager at (715) 345-8900 x 5 to reserve your space. GOLF EQUIPMENT AND LOCKER RENTALS Lockers are available to all members on a first come first serve basis ($75 per year) in the men's and women's locker rooms located in the main clubhouse. Lockers are to be used for the storage of clothing and shower items only. Golf bags and pull carts are not allowed to be cleaned or stored in the locker room. If you're interested in the use of a locker, please contact the General Manager at (715) 345-8900 x 5. SUPPORT YOUR GOLF SHOP Your golf shop offers you a wide selection of the finest in equipment and apparel within a competitive pricing structure to keep your business at the Club. Golf Shop staff will help you with all your merchandise needs. The sky is the limit for what we can provide for you, so don't hesitate to ask for any merchandise you may or may not find in the golf shop. GOLF SHOP CREDIT POLICY All credit accumulated throughout the course of the season (gift certificates, etc.) must be used before October 31st of the current year. Credit may not be used to cover green fees, lesson fees, club repair, club service, or cart rental. Credit may be used to purchase golf shop merchandise. 15
RENTAL CLUBS Available at the club are the most recent models from Tour Edge as our rental sets. You may use these clubs for your guests for $35/rental. GOLF CART SEASONAL PASS SEASONAL SEASONAL DAILY CART FEE SINGLE COUPLE (TAX INCLUDED) 18 Hole Pass $650 $875 $25 9 Hole Pass $350 $475 $15 *Children under 16 years of age may ride with a paying adult at no extra charge. *Must be at least 16 years of age to operate a golf cart. HANDICAPPING SERVICE The Wisconsin State Golf Association will compute handicaps of Stevens Point Country Club members ($35 charge / member per season) under the World Handicap System. Members must enter their scores immediately following play. Handicaps are based on the lowest 8 scores of the last 20 rounds of golf played at any course. Entries of scores are transmitted electronically to the central WSGA facility, which updates and publishes the handicaps daily. If you have questions about the World Handicap System, please contact the golf shop at 715-345-8905. RECIPROCITY AGREEMENTS CLUB NAME GREEN FEE CART FEE CLUB NAME GREEN FEE CART FEE Bullseye Golf Club $25 I ncluded Eau Claire Country Club I ncluded Extra Ridgeway Country Club I ncluded Extra Wausau Country Club I ncluded Extra Waupaca Country Club $25 I ncluded La Crosse Country Club $25 I ncluded Greenwood Hi lls Country Club $25 I ncluded Oshkosh Country Club $30 I ncluded The Golf Courses of Lawsonia* $35 I ncluded Butte des Morts Country Club $50 I ncluded Fox Valley, Kaukana $40 I ncluded Rhi nelander Country Club $25 Extra South Hills Golf & Country Club $30 I ncluded Hawk' s Landing $26 I ncluded *Please note that tee ti mes from Fri day-Sunday need to be made 24 hours i n advance at The Golf Courses of Lawsoni a. SOCIAL RECIPROCITY *Please contact the SPCC Golf Shop to make all reciprocal arrangements. Be Wisconsin Club (Milwaukee, WI) prepared to show your SPCC membership Milwaukee Athletic Club (Milwaukee, WI) card with a driver’s license. The Madison Club (Madison, WI) 16
GOLF INSTRUCTION ANDREW KRUGLER HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL Andrew is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point with a degree in Athletic Training. He is currently finishing up his PGA Certification in Professional Golf Management. Through his understanding of the golf swing and the mechanics and function of the body, he works with the player to personalize a swing that will work for them. Andrew enjoys working with players and individuals that are passionate about the game and want to get better. Andrew is also fluent in current technology trends within the golf industry. This allows him to effectively work through club fittings of the game’s top brands including TaylorMade, Titleist, Callaway, and Tour Edge. With help from modern launch monitor technology to optimize quantifiable distance numbers, club fitting has never been more beneficial to help a player score lower and enjoy the game more. If you would like to set up a lesson or club fitting please contact the Golf Shop or email Andrew at golfshop@stevenspointcountryclub.com. JUNIOR MEMBERS GUESTS JUNIORS (Age 16 & Under) GUESTS H o u r Le ss on $65 $ 75 $4 5 $ 55 H a l f H ou r Le ss o n $4 0 $60 $40 $5 0 C lub F itting s $4 5 $ 50 $35 $45 17
GOLF CALENDAR APRIL MAY 18
GOLF CALENDAR JUNE JULY 19
GOLF CALENDAR AUGUST SEPTEMBER 20
GOLF CALENDAR OCTOBER 21
SCORECARD 22
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