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THERock MARCH/APRIL 2017
the season is just around the corner...
Easter Brunch - April 16
mother’s day brunch - may 14
President - Mike Stephens • General Manager - Ron Rottmann, CCM • Communications Dir. & Editor - Lisa Bunker
Clubhouse - (303) 697-4438 • Dining Room - (303) 697-7191 • Golf Shop - (303) 697-8008
www.redrockscountryclub.org
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at Red Rocks Country Club
Sunday, April 16
• Brunch Buffet •
Seatings at 9am, 11am and 1pm
• Easter Egg Hunt •
Easter egg hunt at each seating • prizes &
golden eggs!
• Easter Bunny •
a special appearance!
• Reservations Required •
$35/adults • $15/kids 6-12 • FREE/kids 5 & under
www.RedRocksCountryClub.org
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A Note From Ron
Ron Rottmann, CCM, General Manager / rrottmann@redrockscountryclub.org
Dear Red Rocks Members,
Wow, change really is inevitable! I want to take a moment to Now that all the staffing announcements are complete, I want
wish Jackie Mack the best in her future endeavors and thank to look ahead to springtime here at Red Rocks. As you can see,
her for all that she has done during here time at the club. We we have a lot of fun things planned for you. On the event front,
are also saying goodbye to Josh Lear; thank you for your time some old favorites will be returning but we also have some
and efforts here working with our F&B staff. Best of luck to new events planned for which we anticipate a great turn out
you both! and experience for all. Please remember that these events can
And the change keeps coming! Please join me in welcoming fill up quickly, so make your reservations early. And as always,
Claire Carter as our new Membership Director. Claire will if you have any suggestions for new events, we would love to
begin her employment here on March 2nd and she brings a hear from you. Feel free to drop us a note with any suggestions
great deal of positive energy and enthusiasm to her new role. or feedback so we can continue to exceed your expectations on
Red Rocks will be the first Country Club for which she has every visit to the club.
sold memberships and we are very confident that with her level I want to send a BIG thank you to the members for their time
of commitment, she will be able to elevate our membership spent on the Strategic Plan Survey as well as their attendance
to that magical 425 number. As previously mentioned, Jackie at the focus group sessions in January. We are in the process of
Mack will be leaving Red Rocks and she is diligently working compiling all comments and plan to meet with the Board, staff
to get everything in order prior to her last day. We are happy and selected members to add any final touches to our future,
to announce that Lisa Bunker (our great bartender) will be and how we plan to meet the needs of our members. Thank you
assuming Jackie’s responsibilities and we are hopeful this will again for your commitment to our future! Lastly, I hear that we
turn into a long, ongoing commitment with Red Rocks. But have more snow on the horizon and Aaron is certainly hoping
fear not, she has graciously agreed to appear behind the bar that is the case so that we can get some water stored for the
from time to time! summer months. As for the rest of us, we are ready to get our
sports season in full swing!
I look forward to seeing you as we move into Spring. And as
always, your satisfaction is our goal...
| Annual Meeting |
Monday, May 15 • 6:00pm
All members welcome! Come hear a state-of-the-club report from the
Board and management. Equity members will have a final chance to
vote for the three open Board of Director seats. Stay tuned for more
information coming soon about the Board Election process.
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President’s Pen
Mike Stephens, Board President / wmsden@msn.com
How Do We Stack Up?
U nder the capable guidance of Linda Irwin, our efforts towards updating the Club’s strategic plan are progressing nicely. The
member survey has been completed and tabulated. Responses were received from 385 members, remembering that two people
per membership were invited to reply. We also completed two member workshops during January. On March 11th the Board and
Staff will meet to review input from the workshops and to craft a suggested strategic plan going forward.
I thought it would be interesting to review a recent Pulse Survey Report prepared by The McMahon Group, Inc. In it they re-
ceived responses from 445 clubs across the country, 75% of which were from golf or country clubs. Average age of members is 58.
MEMBERSHIP
Retaining and Attracting Members: 77% of respondents stated they will be instituting strategies for member retention with the
most popular strategies being:
1. Improve communications
2. Monitor satisfaction
3. Improve Clubhouse and other facilities
52% of respondents stated they will be using membership programs to attract new members next year. The most popular strategies
selected include:
1. Offering incentives to existing members
2. Offering a time payment plan
3. Trial memberships
Improving Member Satisfaction: Below is a table showing how clubs will deal with improving member satisfaction in 2017
compared to what was said last year:
Outlook for 2017 Outlook for 2016
Improve Dining (60%) Improve Dining (66%)
Attract More Member Usage (58%) Attract More Member Usage (63%)
Improve recreation offerings (45%) More capital projects (48%)
Survey Members (39%) Improve recreation offerings (47%)
More capital projects (36%) Survey Members (41%)
GOVERNANCE & OPERATIONS
Strategic Plans: 60% of respondents stated they have a formal, written Strategic Plan that had been developed within the last 5
years. This is up from 53% back in 2011.
Financial Stability: Over half of respondents (52%) stated their club is in excellent financial condition.
Pulse Survey Excellent Good Fair Poor
2017 Outlook 52% 35% 11% 1%
2016 Outlook 50% 34% 13% 3%
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President’s Pen continued...
COMMUNICATION
Most Important Communication Methods: Email remains the most important tool. Mobile apps and social networking are rising
in importance year over year. In addition, text messaging saw a major increase in importance compared to last year.
Social Networking: 73% of respondents stated they use some type of public social networking for their club. This is up from 65%
last year. Of those using public social media platforms, 66% say it is effective and only 9% say it is ineffective.
CLUB ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Fitness: 59% of clubs responding stated they had a fitness center, and 41% of this group say their fitness center is not large enough
for their membership.
Denim: In 2016, 82% allow denim. In 2017 it is expected to grow to 86%. What is interesting is that from those who do not allow
denim/jeans at their Club, 21% are considering a policy change in 2017. This is up considerably from last year’s Pulse Survey where
only 9% were considering a policy change.
Dining: 92% of respondents stated they believe their members want the Club to be one of their favorite places to dine. In
addition, 75% of respondents think their members consider their club to be one of their favorite places to dine.
When asked the similar two questions to members in our membership surveys, 90% of members want their club to be one of their
favorite places: however, only 43% of members think their club actually is.
It will be informative to review the results of our member survey and working groups to update and adjust our strategic plan. I am
confident that with the guidance of our membership, we can continue to make Red Rocks Country Club the place you want to be.
Thanks for all of your help. I‘ll see you around the club.
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Ladies Cocktails
and Zentangle
Wednesday, March 22 • 6pm
$25 inclusive includes light hors d'oeuvres | Happy Hour Drink Prices
Join fellow RRCC ladies (non-member friends
welcome) for an fun evening of creativity and
cocktails! We will have an instructor to help
everyone create their masterpiece.
No experience necessary.
Sit Back, Have Fu n and Si p You r
Way to a Mas ter pi ece!
Register online:
w ww .RedRocksCountryClub.org
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| Food & Beverage Update |
A s we prepare for another summer season here at RRCC, the excitement level is begin-
ning to build! Here are a couple of new and exciting things you can find at the Club this
Spring…
After hearing from many members about our tap beers, we have made a move with a
distributor that carries one of the largest Colorado microbrew portfolios I have ever seen.
We will be bringing in more local brews that cover a wider variety of options for tap beer.
Chef Orlando and Chef Tim recently rolled out our new lunch and dinner menus, and will
continue to offer you the freshest food possible throughout the Spring months. We offer
‘Butchers Block’ and ‘Market Fish’ specials Wednesday-Saturday nights, and are making an
effort to let you know about those specials via email. If you ever want to know what the
Dan Newstrand
specials are before coming in, give the dining room a call at (303) 697-7191. We are also
Food & Beverage Director
working on food fare at the pool/cabana for the summer and we are looking forward to to
get the pool up and running.
We are continuing to offer Tuesday Night Family nights. Every Tuesday night is Pasta night EXCEPT the last Tuesday
of the month. On those Tuesdays, we will have a special themed buffet. Watch the Slate emails for more details on
these events. Don’t forget to join us for Happy Hour on Wednesday and Friday nights from 4pm to 8pm. On the first
Friday of every month, we have live entertainment in the bar, in addition to Happy Hour.
As always, we love to hear from you! What worked? What didn’t? And everything in between. Feedback from you is
how we continue to improve your Club. I can always be reached at dnewstrand@redrockscountryclub.org or
(303) 352-2037 with any comments or suggestions you may have.
Meetings, Parties &
Events at Your Club
Our 2017 Calendar is filling
quickly! Book your next meeting
or special occaision at your Club.
Let our Hospitality team handle
all of the details. Contact Events
Director, Jill Crowley at (303) 352-
2034 or jcrowley@redrockscoun-
tryclub.org for more information.
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Communicating
Today
From the Desk of JB
A s you peruse newspapers,
magazines, other print-
ed material, and listen to the
spoken work (TV, radio, et.al.),
notice how contractions and
‘fat words’ interrupt our way of
communicating. Contractions
and ‘fat words’ are prolific even
in the realm of academia, news-
casters, politicians, and so many
others. The source of my com-
ments are INC., universal, and
some are mine, not just a single
publication.
• Contractions, ugh! Contrac-
tions are tough to eliminate
when combining them with ‘got’
or ‘gotta’.
o ‘I’ve got’ • ‘He’s gotta like’ •
‘They’ve gotta’ • ‘You’ve gotta’ •
‘We’ve got I mean’ • ‘Whatever’
o Instead try ‘I have’ • ‘He has’•
‘They have’ • ‘You have’ • ‘We
have’
o After all, the purpose of
contractions is not so we can
insert fat words!
• And of course, ‘fat words’, yuk!
‘like’ • ‘gotta’ • ‘whatever’ • ‘uhh’
• ‘umm’ • ‘ya know’ • ‘I mean’ •
‘Does that make sense’
o Try not to use these words
in your conversation, pause
instead.
Additionally, when communi-
Shredder Day cating consider the following
points.
Monday, April 25 • 9-10am • We all have one thing in com-
G ather your documents no longer needed in the garage, basement, mon when talking: We want to
under the bed, home office, and those old income tax papers and have be listened to, so we interrupt or
them shredded in the Red Rocks Country Club parking lot. You can watch plan our rebuttal.
your documents being shredded if you wish. • Conversations deserve our full
The charge to RRCC members only is $5 for a small box (17”/10 ream box) attention, so put down the cell
or $7.50 for a large box (26”/15 ream box). Charges will be billed to your phone and focus on the
member account. As a courtesy, we are extending this service to our Willow speaker. When having a con-
Springs non-member neighbors. The charge to non-members is $7 for a versation with someone listen
small box (17”/10 ream box) or $10 for a large box (26”/15 ream box). Cash actively, not passively.
Only! Spread the word! Call JB at (303) 352-2022 if you have questions.
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| welcome new members |
{Steven Craig and Colette is an early childhood educator {Marta Heston and
Amy Hutchings} with a Masters Degree from National Carl Nicholas}
Louis University and a full time mom.
She is an excellent, self-taught chef and
for over a decade has been developing
gluten free recipes. Paul is a Financial
Advisor with Baird. His comprehensive
wealth management practice focuses on
helping successful individuals, multi-gen-
erational families, and institutions
navigate their complex, stressful lives by
getting to know what is dear to them
and working closely with their trusted
advisors to simplify their lives. Paul is a Marta Heston & Carl Nicholas were
Steven taught high school English for married in May of 2015 and are expecting
CPA with a BS from Boston College,
fifteen years (including six at Mullen their first baby (a little girl) on May 2nd.
MST form DePaul University, and MBA
High School in Denver) before taking She is going to be born with a golf club
from the University of Chicago. As a
a leave from teaching to pursue a career in her hand which will make daddy very
family we love to take road trips, skiing,
in writing. Since then, he has published happy.
paddle boarding, golfing and hiking. We
a best-selling novel entitled Waiting for Marta was born in Poland and Carl
are all looking forward to getting to know
Today and developed a devoted following in Connecticut. They lived in so many
the wonderful Red Rocks Country Club
for his weekly column TRUTH: In 1000 amazing places and enjoy traveling the
community!
Words or Less. What he is most proud world. Both graduated from Colorado
of, however, is his role as father to his two
children, Tobias and Acacia. He has also
{ Steve and Linda Endres} State. They have lived downtown for the
past few years and are currently building
been known as a state championship-win- a home nextdoor but look forward to
ning high school hockey coach, a medi- moving back to the foothills. Carl is a golf
ocre hockey player himself, an avid skier and poker fanatic so he is going to enjoy
and cyclist, a musician, and a hack golfer. playing as much as he can and finding a
Along with his life partner, Amy Hutch- great set of people to play cards with as
ings and her two boys, JD and Luke, well.
Steven is delighted to be a new member They both love skiing, boarding, boat-
of Red Rocks Country Club. ing, hiking, camping, dirt bikes, fishing,
snowmobiling, or anything active and full
{The Donnelly Family} of adrenaline.
Steve and Linda Endres are native Col- To support their adventurous life style,
oradoans. They grew up in the Lakewood Carl and Marta are realtors. Mar-
area. After graduating from Colorado ta has been in real estate for 17 years
State University they spent 20 plus years and opened her own brokerage, Metro
in Fort Collins before moving to Ever- Brokers Dream Home Realty a few years
green. Steve and Linda were members ago. She is proud to say that she has been
of Fox Acres Country Club and Hiwan nominated as 5280 Magazine Top Real
Country Club before joining RRCC. Estate Professionals for the past 7 years in
Linda is retired, Steve is recently semi-re- a row and has been featured on HGTV’s
tired with plans to do some extensive House Hunters.
traveling. They currently live in Lyons They are looking forward to meeting
Colette & Paul Donnelly and their three Ridge. new people in this amazing golf commu-
children, Celeste, Daphne and Eamon, nity and making life long friends!
currently reside in Wilmette, Illinois, a
suburb of Chicago. We will relocate full
time to our Morrison, CO home once our
youngest child completes high school.
10 THERock March/April 2017{Lyn and Joe Lorenzo} { The Myers Family} {The Stathis Family}
Matt and Lisa Myers moved to the Derek and Jen Stathis are overjoyed to
Denver area four years ago from Tulsa, be part of Red Rocks Country Club and
Oklahoma. They met at their Alma Mater, new residents of Willow Springs. It has
Lyn and Joe Lorenzo are happy to be Oklahoma State University, and are both been a dream for many years to live here
new members of the Red Rocks CC avid OSU Cowboys fans. Matt works for in Willow Springs and they still wake up
family! They have 4 awesome kids, Nick an energy company and Lisa is mostly every morning and think, “I can’t believe
(27), Alex (25), Kaelyn (22) and Brandon a stay at home mom, working part time we live here!” They are Colorado natives
(22). They live just off of the Meadows for a marketing agency. Their oldest son, who grew up in Littleton and attend-
Golf Course. Joe is a Colorado native and Dalton, will be five in April and is full of ed college at CU & CSU respectively.
has lived in Denver all of his life. Lyn is curiosity and loves to learn. Their young- Their 2 kids ages, Brooklyn (8yrs) &
originally from New York, but has lived est son, Elliott, is the only “Colorado Jaxson (12yrs) are 2nd and 7th graders at
in Denver since she was 8, so she gets an Native” of the family. Elliott just turned Mackintosh Academy. Derek is a Project
honorary “native” status. Lyn works for an one and is constantly on the move. They Manager at Pinkard Construction and
American Express Global Business Travel are grateful for the warm welcome they Jen, work as an office manager for Carlile
as a Product Manager, and Joe works for have received so far and are excited to Dental Care, a dental office in Littleton.
Noble Energy as Director of Lands, US meet more members and enjoy all of the We look forward to meeting all of our
Onshore. Their hobbies are enjoying our activities RRCC has to offer. members and appreciate the warm wel-
kids, family, 2 crazy dogs, and the beauti- come we have been given so far!
Please also Welcome...
ful outdoors, especially the mountains.
When they are not working or enjoying
family, they have a peaceful house north {Fritz Cherrington &
of Steamboat Springs where they go to Patricia McCaskey}
recharge and commune with critters and
{Larry & Jackie Moss}
the natural beauty of Colorado. They
{Nick & Rhonda Coy}
also love to sneak off to Cabo a couple of
times a year to thaw out and catch some
{Carolynn Paffenroth}
sun by the pool. {Jim & Colleen Ierubino}
They look forward to meeting new {Greg & Colleen Forst}
friends and spending time at the club {Brian Healy & Karen Griffith}
with family! {Mark & Annette Germinario}
March 1 April 5
Book/Movie: Hero of the Empire: The
Boer War, a Daring Escape and the Book/Movie: The Last Days of Night
Making of Winston Churchill by Graham Moore
by Candice Millard Facilitator: Susie Langford
Facilitator: Kathleen MacNaughton Menu: Red Rocks House Salad,
Menu: Dill Sweet Pea Salad, English Apriocot Stuffed Pork Tenderloin,
Register Online: www. Herb Roast Chicken, Marble Potatoes Warm Bread Pudding • $19++
RedRocksCountryClub.org Asparagus, Vanilla Ice Cream for
dessert • $19++
March/April 2017 THERock 11| on the course | To help congestio
carts we ask that
bers who own ow
n of golf
mem-
n private
carts, please park
along
Golfing at RRCC -
the curb on the pu
tting
green or the curb
of the
driving range.
Things to Know
BEN TREMAYNE - ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL
A few things you should know if you
are a new golfing member at Red
Rocks or a reminder to all golfing
Members...
Foretees:
• We have had the Foretees/Club
Central App for a year and a half now.
Currently 50% of all Tee Times at Red
Rocks are made through the app.
• Foretees is the most popular reserva-
tion system in the country for private clubs and Red Rocks is one
of only 100 clubs using the new Foretees App.
• Once you have downloaded the app, contact the Golf Shop for
your user name and password.
• As you all know our tee sheet is busy. Don’t get out of bed to
make your tee time. Grab your Smartphone or Tablet.
Private Club Network:
As a Member at Red Rocks you are also a member of the Private
Club Network. The PCN has Clubs throughout the United
States and Canada that provides ‘reciprocal play.’ The PCN
allows members to golf at hundreds of clubs for a standard-
ized fee. If you are planning to travel any time check out www.
privateclubnetwork.com to see what courses may be available. All
you need to login is your RRCC member number and password.
Contact the Golf Shop if you have any questions.
Fees:
RRCC has 2 types of guests. A family guest is defined as parents,
| Course Aeration |
April 10-12
children, siblings and grandchildren. Any other relative is not
considered a family guest. Family Guest Fees are $80 for 18 holes
and $40 for 9 holes. These fees include range balls and carts. All
other guest fees are $100 for 18 holes and $50 for 9 holes.
Cart fees beginning April 1st will be $18 for 18 holes and $10
for 9 holes. If you ride with a member that owns their own pri-
vate cart the fees will be $10 for 18 holes and $5 for 9 holes.
Guest Restrictions:
Members may bring up to 3 guests anytime Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday mornings before noon. Friday afternoon
members may bring one guest per member. On Saturday, Sunday
and Holidays NO Guests are allowed before noon. Members
may bring up to three guests after noon on these days.
12 THERock March/April 2017| Get Golf Ready - For Spring! |
CHRIS SCHAFER, PGA - HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
A s the weather breaks this month, we get that uncontrollable excitement to play golf!
We watch the Masters Tournament religiously and most of us run to the driving range
Sunday after the Masters has concluded. In Colorado, we have the best of both worlds. We
get to put away our ski/snowboard gear and transfer to golf. Here are a few tips on getting
ready for spring, and transitioning into summer.
1) Get in Golf Shape – With any luck, you have stayed trim and fit this winter. Then there
is the rest of us – don’t fret! There’s still time. The easiest thing to do is to get out and walk,
especially if you are a walking golfer. Next step, get your heart rate up with a light jog.
2) Get a Proper Club Fitting – If you are on the market for new clubs, either a driver, fair-
way wood, hybrid or an entire set of irons, be sure to get fitted for the right clubs. Fitting
personnel at your local club or golf equipment store are trained to analyze your swing characteristics to help match
you with the clubs that best fit your game.
3) Regrip your Clubs – If you are all set with your clubs, give them a fresh set of grips. Most grip companies make
it very easy to replace your grips, the right way. Use Lamkin’s or Golf Pride’s online grip selector tool to find the best
grip to fit your game.
4) Hit the Books – Before you hit the links, hit the books. Make sure you brush up on your golf etiquette so you don’t
get caught behaving badly on the course. The USGA’s Etiquette 101 section is a handy online tool.
5) Plan your Season – Most golfers have a ‘bucket list’ full of golf destinations they hope to play. Why not make a
more realistic list for 2017? Pick new courses in your area, or ones in your region that you have always wanted to
play. Planning a vacation with the family? Use that time to play somewhere you have never experienced.
6) Get Competitive – Whether you are a scratch golfer or a 20 handicap, the game can sometimes be more fun with
the pressure of competition. Join a Private Club (like RRCC) and get involved in member events. Join a local weekly
local league, such as Golf Now’s Golf League, research the best net or gross tournaments in your area, or join an ama-
teur tour like Golf Channel Amateur Tour to meet and play other golfers with an appetite for competition.
7) Hit the Range – Of course, this sounds like an obvious tip for golfers getting ready for the season. But it is easy to
go to the range and waste your time. Instead, practice with a purpose. Have measurable goals and track your prog-
ress.
8) Stay Flexible – By now, you have done the workouts (right?!). Now, it’s time to stay flexible in order to maximize
your golf swing. Core exercises are also very important.
9) Learn the Rules – If you’re unsure of any rule changes over the off-season, use the USGA’s Rules of Golf to get
caught up. www.usga.org
10) Dress Appropriately – If it’s early in the season, you are going to want to dress appropriately to be ready for any
weather that may come; hot, cold, wet or dry.
March/April 2017 THERock 132017 Junior Camps & Clinics
It’s time to start thinking about summer! Send your child to the golf course for some junior golf fun. Clinics and camps are all
focused on fitness, nutrition, golf skill development, sportsmanship, etiquette and rules and most importantly, having fun and
making new friends. Sign up on ForeTees for all camps and clinics listed below starting in April.
All Junior Camps & Clinics include Snacks, Drinks and Prizes.
DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT CLINIC • AGE: 6-14 PEE-WEE JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS • AGE: 3-5
Drive, Chip and Putt preparation. Learn the skills to compete at Clinic Dates:
Augusta the week before the Masters Saturday, June 24
Clinic Dates: Saturday, July 15
Saturday, April 22 Saturday, July 22
Saturday, May 13 Saturday, August 5
Saturday, May 20
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Time: 9:00am to 10:30am Cost: $80/student for all 4 clinics
Cost: $100/student for all 3 clinics
ADVANCED PLAYERS - ON COURSE LESSONS
BEGINNER PLAYER CAMPS • AGE: 6-12 For experienced golfers - learn how to manage the course.
Wednesday mornings on the Back Nine
For beginner Junior Golfers that need to learn the basics of golf
Session Dates: May 31, June 7, June 14, July 12, July 26, Aug. 2
Camp #1 • June 13-15
Camp #2 • August 8-10 Time: 8:00am to 10:30am - Sign up on Foretees
Cost: $20/student for each session (maximum 6 students)
Time: Tuesday-Thursday • 10:00am to 12:30pm
Cost: $150/student
JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Thursday, August 3
ADVANCED PLAYER CAMPS • AGE: 8-15 9 Hole, 18 Hole and Pee Wee Championships
For advanced Junior Golfers that are ready for competitive golf Tee Times: 2pm-3:30pm
Camp #1 • May 30-June 1
Camp #2 • July 11-13 PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE GOLF TEAM
AGE: 13 & UNDER
Time: Tuesday-Thursday • 10:00am to 12:30pm
Cost: $150/student 2017 Tournament Dates:
Match 1: At Lakewood Country Club on Saturday, June 17
TUESDAY BEGINNER CLINICS • AGE: 6-14 Match 2: At Columbine Country Club on Saturday, June 24
Match 3: At Rolling Hills Country Club on Saturday, July 8
Clinic Dates:
Match 4: Home at Red Rocks on Saturday, July 22
Tuesday, June 6
Tuesday, June 27 Practice Dates TBD
Tuesday, July 18
Tuesday, August 1 Cost: $200 - Includes practices from the Golf Staff and two 1/2
Tuesday, August 15 hour private lessons with a Golf Professional
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Cost: $150/student for all 5 clinics
14 THERock March/April 2017Could this Be the Year to Upgrade Your Driver?
BOBBY NORMAN - ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL
I t is a seemingly endless debate: Can a new club really make
you a better golfer? I have talked to numerous golfers on
both sides of the argument, and we have all encountered both
(MWT), which allow golfers of all skill levels to precisely tune
their driver to suit their needs. In addition to MWT, all three
drivers have an adjustable hosel (the point where the shaft and
extremes. There are the gear junkies, who are always looking for club head meet). When you consider these tuning options, along
new technology that will suddenly add distance to their drives, with the wide array of available shafts, the sky is the limit when
miraculously correct their slice, or make their friends jealous. it comes to customizing your new weapon.
On the opposite end of the spectrum you’ll find the seasoned The Professional Staff here at RRCC have all upgraded to 2017
golfers who have found a recipe that works and decide to stick drivers. Chris Schafer is playing the Titleist 917, Ben Tremayne
to it - although their equipment might be dated. is playing Taylor Made’s new M1, and Callaway’s GBB EPIC
With the three major manufacturers (Titleist, Callaway, and is in my bag this year. I would also encourage you to entertain
Taylor Made) releasing new drivers in 2017, the time might be the thought of committing to a new driver this year. Feel free to
right to upgrade your ‘big dog,’ no matter what you’re currently stop by the Golf Shop if you’re interested in learning more or
swinging. Titleist’s 917, Callaway’s Great Big Bertha EPIC, and have any questions, and be sure to keep an eye out for our demo
Taylor Made’s new M1 all offer moveable weight technology days this year!
Couples Tucson Trip 2017 - What a Success!
Chris Schafer and Ben Tremayne, along with 14 RRCC
Members, enjoyed a weekend trip to Sewailo Golf Club
and Resort in Tucson. The weather wasn’t the best, but
there was fun and laughter had by all. The Professional
Staff would like to thank all who participated. We are
looking forward to next year!
March/April 2017 THERock 15| Ladies Golf Association | LGA Registration Information The Red Rocks Ladies Golf Association would like to invite you to participate in our 2017 golf season. Ladies of all playing abilities are welcome! The LGA plays on Wednesday mornings from mid-April through the beginning of October. We have an 18-Hole group and a 9-Hole group that both play on Wednesday mornings. You can choose to play in both groups, but must declare a “primary” group, and must play in 55% of the scheduled events for that group to be eligible for awards at the end of the season. The fee to join is $95 for the season and covers all Wednesday play days except the Member/Guest Tournament and the Member/Member Tournament. To register for the LGA, login in the RRCC website, hover over the Club Information tab and click on Ladies Golf Association. From there, you will see the registration link on the left sidebar of the page. Everyone must register, even if you belonged to the LGA last season! 16 THERock March/April 2017
T he purpose of the Red Rocks Men’s Golf Association, (MGA) is to promote a tournament program and provide
social and golfing contact among its members. During the year, the MGA hosts The Top of the Rock Member
Guest, two Member-Members and Saturday tournaments. All RRCC male golfing members are welcome to play in
MGA events. Saturday events have separate entry fees; there is no fee to join the MGA. The Saturday event fees cover
the tournament costs and prizes for Golf Shop credit. A GHIN number (handicap) is required. The Member-Members
and Top of the Rock Member Guest have different entry fees. Dates are listed below.
Starting the 2017 season; put Monday March 13th at 5:00pm on your calendar as the MGA kicks off the season with
its annual March Mayhem with Free Beer & Appetizers at RRCC, courtesy of your MGA. We will also offer wine
and cocktails at happy hour pricing. Sign up on ForeTees to join your fellow MGA Members for Fun (NCAA Bracket
Challenge), Fate (Blind Basketball Poster Pick), Fortune (Bags of Money) and a putting contest.
Also, include on your calendar the Annual MGA Rally on Monday April 3rd at 5:00pm with Free Beer &
Appetizers at RRCC courtesy of your MGA. We will also offer wine and cocktails at happy hour pricing. Enjoy a fun
evening to preview the 2017 golf season. MGA Updates will include: Events/formats; Saturday Events, the Member/
Members, Top of the Rock, Senior Interclub, Match Play, Club Championships, the Ryder Cup Challenge and season
long Masters Points. Our Professional Golf Staff will provide updates on the local RRCC Rules, combo tee criteria,
special tournament rules and preside over the popular Raffle. Please sign up for the Rally on ForeTees!
Senior Interclub | 2017 MGA Golf Schedule |
E stablished to promote informal,
competition with other Front
Range clubs, the 2017 preliminary
Men’s Senior Interclub trophy group
includes Arrowhead, Common
Grounds, Glenmoor, Heritage Eagle
Bend, Red Rocks, The Pinery, and
Spring Valley. The winning team takes
home the traveling trophy for one
year. Each team plays a home & away
schedule in a four-ball format with six
two man teams from each club. All
male golfers must be at least 50 and
have a current handicap index. We also
play home & away matches with the
Air Force Academy & Perry Park.
When our 2017 schedule is available,
we sign up on ForeTees about three
weeks before each match beginning
the last week in April. Please make
sure you can play both the home &
the away game. Our intent is to ensure
that all senior golfers who sign up will
be given the opportunity to play a
couple of matches. For more
information: contact Charlie Haase,
cbhaase@ comcast.net, or Mark
Strauch, straucms@yahoo.com.
March/April 2017 THERock 17| Hilltoppers |
$50 per person inclusive
Happy Hour Bar Pricing in Banquet Room
Party Attire Suggested
Register Online: www.RedRocksCountryClub.org
Hello Hilltoppers! 2017 Hilltopper
Fall Away Trip
Golf + Social • 50+ years
The Hilltopper Association provides golf and social activities for members age 50 Save the following days
and older. It is an easy-going association with the primary goal of having fun!
Your 2017 Hilltopper Board of Directors is on-board and ready to bring you another pre-trip september 13
year of fun times and good company! You can find the names of the 2017 Board on
the Hilltopper’s website, where you will also find information regarding social and golf eagle ranch golf club
events. The new member registration form is also on the website under Club eagle, colorado
Information Hilltopper Association. For new members, please fill this out. For existing
members, if you need to change any contact information, please fill the form out. Email September 14 and 15
will continue to be the primary communication method regarding Hilltopper activities, ironbridge golf club
so please watch your inbox for messages from the new Vice Presidents, Janet and Russ glenwood springs, co
Kittel. Happy New Year and we hope one of your resolutions will be to participate in
Hilltopper events! visit the hilltopper webpage
Dan and Patty Gilbertson - Hilltopper Presidents for more information!
Hilltopper Winter Dinner
Join us for our last Winter Dinner. Register online.
Thursday, March 16 • 6:00pm
Green Deviled Eggs, Irish Soda Bread w/ Butter, Corned Beef and Cabbage,
Carrots, Potatoes and Lime Sherbet for dessert
• $25++ and Happy Hour Drink Pricing •
18 THERock March/April 2017| Ladies Tuesday Night League |
Version 2.0 • New and Improved!
New Golfers, New Members, Working Women, and longtime members and friends!
Playing 9 holes on a Tuesday Night is a wonderful way to meet other women at the club. And now you have options:
Option 1: TNL 101 - If you’re new to the club, new to golf, don’t want to play match play, or don’t have a team, Tues-
day Night Ladies is kicking off a new option. TNL 101 is a 9 hole Tuesday night option that will include a game of the
week, some mini-clinics and advice from our pros Ben and Chris, and an opportunity to play with other women at
the club. Any RRCC member may sign up. You do not need to have a handicap to play. Cost for this option is $25.00
per person.
Option 2: Match Play League - If you love Match Play and the chance to reconnect with your friends, or if you want
to join our match play league, Tuesday Night Ladies will still include a two flight match play format with two-woman
teams playing 9-hole best ball matches. Match play teams may have three members and all members must have a
handicap. Only two team members will play each week. Cost per team (2 or 3 member teams) is $100 (per team) for
the season.
Tuesday Night Ladies play will start this year on May 9, and continue with
8 more Tuesday night dates through August 8 (we’ve built in some make-up
dates in case of rain/snow!).
If you’re interested in learning more, or are not sure which option might work
for you, we’re having an Information Night on April 18. Our TNL Kick-off
Party will be April 25. And for those of you who want more information on
match play rules, scoring, handicapping your own cards and such (we’re ac-
cepting suggestions) we’ll have a separate Rules/Scoring Event on May 2 to
make sure you get all your questions answered.
If you’re not sure if you want to play, or do not have a team, come to the
Information Night, or the Kick-off Party so we can convince you to come out
and play! All women golfing members at RRCC can play (you do not have to
be a member of the LGA). Sign up for the 2017 TNL & TNL101 is on ForeTee.
If you would like more information on TNL 101, please contact Bonnie John-
son: (702) 217-3055 or bonniejohnsonmsrd@gmail.com or our Golf Pros. If
you want more information on Match Play, please contact Wendy Walberg: at
(303) 638-0763/wwalberg@walbergallan.com or Jean Duffy: (815) 621-5501/
jmduffy58@aol.com.
March/April 2017 THERock 19| Golf Events - Just for the Ladies! |
Basic Golf Rules Clinic - FREE!
A Basic Golf Rules Clinic will be presented at Red Rocks Country Club on Saturday, April 1 at 9:30 AM and is expect-
ed to last approximately 2 hours. This is a free Basic Clinic that all Red Rocks Ladies are invited to attend.
There will be two short clinics presented by two of our own members: Wendy Walberg, LGA Rules Chair, and Peggy
Coleman, LGA Past President. Both Wendy and Peggy serve on the CWGA (Colorado Women’s Golf Association) Rules
Committee. Sandra Schnitzer, who is the CWGA Rules Committee Chairwoman, will also be joining us.
The first clinic will cover Free Relief and Penalty Relief Situations (these are the majority of rules situations that most
of us encounter—how to deal with obstructions like rakes and cart paths, ground under repair, water hazards, ball
out of bounds, lost ball, etc). The second clinic will address Etiquette and Pace Play. Each session will last approx-
imately 30-45 minutes. In addition, between and after the sessions, we will have some hands on demonstrations
about how to determine your nearest point of relief (for when your ball lands on the cart path!). Handouts will be
given out, and free USGA Rules Booklets will be provided by the CWGA.
Seating will be limited, so reservations should be made on Foretees Events, or call the Pro Shop at 303-697-8008.
If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Walberg at wwalberg@walbergallan.com or Peggy Coleman at
pcoleman897@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you there!
- MaryAnn Regiec, 2017 LGA President
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
March 1 2 3 4
RRCC First Fridays in the Kids Pizza Pie
Happy Hour • 4-8pm Ladies Night • 5pm-10pm Bar with Kyle & Ryan •
2017 Workshop • 11am
Book & Film Club • 6pm 4-8pm to 1pm
Bar & Dining Hours RRCC Beverage
(303) 697-7191 Academy w/ Bacardi
• 6pm
Monday
Closed 7 8 9 10 11
Tues-Thurs
5 6
Hilltopper Winter Golf Dining & Golf Closed Pasta Family Night + Kids Happy Hour • 4-8pm Happy Hour • 4-8pm
8am - 10pm*
Event in Scottsdale Hilltopper Winter Golf Activities • 5-8pm Book & Film Club • 6pm
Friday & Saturday
8am - 10pm** Event in Scottsdale
Sunday
8am - 5pm***
* Kitchen closes at 8:30pm
** Kitchen closes at 9:00pm
*** Kitchen closes at 3:00pm 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Dining & Golf Closed Pasta Family Night + Happy Hour • 4-8pm Hilltopper Winter Dinner Happy Hour • 4-8pm
To make your dining experience MGA March Mayhem • Kids Activities • 5-8pm • 6pm
Finance & Board
5:00pm Meetings • 3:30pm
the best it can be, please make a
reservation online or call
(303) 352-2032
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Golf Shop Hours Dining & Golf Closed Happy Hour • 4-8pm Happy Hour • 4-8pm
(303) 697-8008 Pasta Family Night +
Kids Activities • 5-8pm Ladies Cocktails and
March Hours Zentangle • 6pm
Feb. 28 - March 31 • 7:30am to 5pm
*Closed on Mondays and during
inclement weather.
March/April 2017
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Please watch weekly Slate for Dining & Golf Closed Theme TBD Family Night Happy Hour • 3-7pm Happy Hour • 4-8pm
+ Kids Activities • 5-8pm
calendar updates, new events LGA Cocktails & Par-tee
Kickoff Party • 5:00pm
or closures.
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April Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
2017 Coming in May...
Mother’s Day Brunch • May 14 (see pg. 24 for more info)
1
Annual Meeting • May 15
Bar & Dining Hours Pool Opens • May 27
(303) 697-7191 Memorial Day Scramble • May 29
Aqua Zumba Begins • May 31
Monday
Closed 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Tues-Thurs Dining & Golf Closed Pasta Family Night + Kids Happy Hour • 4-8pm Ladies Night • 5pm-10pm RRCC First Fridays in the MGA Shotgun • 9am
8am - 10pm* Activities • 5-8pm Bar with Jerry & Joy •
Spring Cleanup Day on Book & Film Club • 6pm Hilltopper Swing into
Friday & Saturday the Golf Course 4-8pm
Spring Kickoff Party •
8am - 10pm**
MGA Rally • 5pm 6pm
Sunday
8am - 5pm***
* Kitchen closes at 8:30pm
** Kitchen closes at 9:00pm
*** Kitchen closes at 3:00pm 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Kids in the Kitchen - Easter Dining & Golf Closed Pasta Family Night + LGA Spring Luncheon •
Happy Hour • 4-8pm
To make your dining experience Cookies & Eggs • 10am- Course Closed for Kids Activities • 5-8pm 11:00am
12pm Aeration Course Closed for Happy Hour • 4-8pm
the best it can be, please make a
Aeration Course Closed for
reservation online or call
Aeration
(303) 352-2032
Golf Shop Hours 16
Dining & Golf Closed
17
Pasta Family Night +
18 19 20 21 22
(303) 697-8008 Easter Brunch • 9am,
Kids Activities • 5-8pm
Happy Hour • 4-8pm Hilltopper Shotgun • 4pm Happy Hour • 4-8pm MGA Shotgun • 9am
11am, 1pm Junior Drive, Chip & Putt
Finance & Board
April Hours Meetings • 3:30pm Clinic • 9-10am
April 1 - April 14 • 7am to 6pm RRCC Beverage
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April 15 - April 30 • 6:30am to 6pm Academy w/ Duckhorn
Vineyards • 6pm
*Closed on Mondays and during 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
inclement weather. Dining & Golf Closed Theme TBD Family Night Happy Hour • 4-8pm Happy Hour • 4-8pm
Shredder Day • 9-10am + Kids Activities • 5-8pm
Please watch weekly Slate for
calendar updates, new events
or closures.
22Board of Directors:
2016-2017
Mike Stephens, President
wmsden@msn.com
Ken Economou, Vice President
aec49@comcast.net
Andy Feld, Treasurer
andy@andyfeld.net
Mark Strauch, Secretary
straucms@yahoo.com
Bud McAnally / cwmcanally@aol.com
Tina Montgomery / tina@brand-tastic-
marketing.com
Bruce Salter / brucesalter@qwestoffice.net
Chris Stutler / cstutler4@gmail.com
Dennis Sullivan / dsully03@gmail.com
Staff Directory:
Main Number: (303) 697-4438
Ron Rottmann, CCM, General Manager
rrottmann@redrockscountryclub.org
Claire Carter, Membership Sales Director
ccarter@redrockscountryclub.org
Jill Crowley, Events Director
jcrowley@redrockscountryclub.org
Spencer Sparrow, Controller
ssparrow@redrockscountryclub.org
John Boughner, Assistant Controller
jboughner@redrockscountryclub.org
Lisa Bunker, Communications Director
lbunker@redrockscountryclub.org
Trinity Evans, HR & Notary
tevans@redrockscountryclub.org
Dan Newstrand, Food & Bev. Director
dnewstrand@redrockscountryclub.org
Orlando Edwards, Executive Chef
oedwards@redrockscountryclub.org
Aaron Smith, Grounds Superintendent
asmith@redrockscountryclub.org
Chris Schafer, PGA Head Golf Pro
cschafer@redrockscountryclub.org
Greg Terry, Building Superintendent
gterry@redrockscountryclub.org
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