The Weekend Release

Craig’s Weekend Release Program
For the week of May 10th thru May 15th


Play Pinehurst for Free this Fall!;
“the Classic” Invitations went out last week and we would really like to have them in by this Sunday so we can get tee prizes organized.  This year’s overall Net Champion will qualify for the BMW Golf Cup International at Pinehurst Resort.  All expenses will be paid except for travel to this event.  If you and your partner win “the Classic” you will participate at Pinehurst on September 29-October 2, 2011.  I hope you enjoy this added bonus of winning “the Classic.”  If you haven’t received your invitation by mail, please come by the shop as we do have a few extras behind the counter. 

The Modified Chapman;
This weekend we have our Men’s Modified Chapman event.  This and the Grupp Cup are two of our most popular events.  The Modified Chapman format is tons of fun.  Both players tee off, you switch shots and play the others tee shot and then hit and then you alternate shots the rest of the way into the hole.  It really is a great format.  We will tee this event off at 9:00.  Please call the shop or sign up in the locker room if you are interested in playing.

Wednesday Night Match Play;
This weeks format is a Shamble.  Both players will tee off and you will pick the best drive and play your own ball in from there.  Please get us your list of players as early as possible.  If you are on the team, please come in the shop to tell us you are here and try to be here before 4:35 as we try to tee this off by 4:30. 

Henry Mayo Golf Tournament;
Just a little FYI, the Henry Mayo Golf Tournament is quickly approaching.  The course will be closed all day on Saturday the 21st. 

Memorial Day;
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, i just want to give you a heads up.  We will be taking tee times for the Monday.  There will be no guest play restrictions and we will start taking tee times on Tuesday the 24th for that following Memorial Day weekend. 

Weekday Junior Programs;
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we have programs scheduled for the Valencia Country Club Juniors.  Tuesday is for the age groups 4-7, Wednesday is for age groups 8-12 and Thursday is for those children that are ready to get out on the golf course with the Pros.  All of these programs are great opportunities for the Juniors to get to know each other and build friendships for life. 

Aerification;
This should be our last week of fairway and tee aerification.  Aerification is basically a venting for the grass’ root system.  We aerify in this transition time in order to encourage our base grass, bermuda.  As most of you know from high school that this is what is happening as grass grows
    2n CO2 + 2n H2O + photons → 2(CH2O)n + 2n O2
As we wrap up aerification you will see some holes in the tees and fairways.  If your ball should come to rest in one of the holes you may lift clean and place it as near to the spot as possible.  We also will be teeing off the back nine a bunch this week, so we can finish the front nine.  Thanks for your patience as we get this course ready for the summer months. 


Schedule of events for the week of May 10th thru May 15th:

Tuesday:  Ladies Day 8:00; LTAD ages 4-7 3:30-4:30
Wednesday:  Open Play; LTAD ages 8-12 3:30-4:30; Wednesday Match Play 4:30 ShotGun
Thursday:  Open Play; Juniors Playing with the Pro 3:30
Friday:  Tee Times all day
Saturday: Men’s Modified Chapman 9:00;  The Course will open after play
Sunday: Members only before 11:00;  Tee Times after 11:00


Craig Cliver