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1 tattler May 2018 In This Issue President s Letter Manager s Letter New Member Mixer Cinco De Mayo Kentucky Derby Event Ladies Organization Mother s Day Brunch May Golf Events Calendar Memorial Day Events Family Night Weekend Dining Features Golf Shop Talk June Golf Events Hours of Operation Board of Directors

2 President s Letter As the new Oakwood Board President, I want to introduce myself. My name is John Golden. My wife, Nina, and I have been members of Oakwood since We ve always been proud of our Oakwood membership, and have utilized the club for many events. We are both average golfers, but all three of our sons learned to play golf at Oakwood. Over the years I have come to know many of you and I am looking forward to meeting more of you. To start with, I want to thank John Timmer, our past president for the leadership he has shown, and it is my honor to succeed him. I would also like to thank Tres Gomez for his years of service as his term ended this year. I would like to welcome Steve McCann and Pryce Boeye to the Board and look forward to working with them. Those of you that attended the Annual Membership meeting know that this is a pivotal year for Oakwood. We are embarking on a new membership drive, and there are significant incentives for both the new members and their sponsors. This is your club! In order for us to pursue some of the initiatives we are proposing, we need new members and the revenue they generate. We want you to be proud of your Oakwood membership and share that enthusiasm with your friends and business associates. I hope you have had the chance to experience the gastronomic magic of our new Culinary team. Executive Chef Charles Reed and Sous Chef Mark Thompson bring together over 50 years of combined Chef experience. Those who attended the Easter Brunch, the Lobsterfest, or the Ladies Spring Dinner know what I am talking about. Their menu innovation, presentation, and in house pastry will give you a reason to think of nowhere else for your meals with friends and family. Finally, the temperatures have warmed up and the fairways are becoming greener. Golf season has begun at last. Come on out and enjoy our fabulous course, and see the changes that Troy and his staff have created to improve your golfing experience. Also, visit your Club Pro Shop for the latest golf items. Eric and Allen can set you up with new clubs or apparel and they are also available for lessons. So, come on out to Oakwood. It s where you belong!

3 Greetings, That was the longest January ever! Now it s time to relax and enjoy the weather and your Club. The staff & I are looking forward to another great season and are anxious to get the party started. There are several events this month as well as the opening of the pool. Don t forget TGI Oakwood every Friday and half price bottles of wine on Saturday s. Be sure to check your s for scheduled entertainment and dining features. Angie does a wonderful job on the newsletter and communication and we hope that you keep up on all that is happening at Oakwood. Be sure to make your reservations early for Mother s Day. Chef Charles will prepare a remarkable buffet served from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eric has stocked the Pro Shop with the latest and greatest merchandise available and is always happy to provide you with your golfing needs. In case you didn t know we will match any price on clubs. It is one of the benefits of being a member and the Pro s are available to fit you with the right sticks for your game. You, the members, are our greatest marketing tool. The staff and I are here to facilitate your efforts. As much as we would like to help recruit, it is your peer group that are our best leads. The membership plan that is now in place is one of the best ever for existing members, new members, and Oakwood! I would like to personally thank John Timmer for his past leadership on the Board and his efforts to keep Oakwood the most viable option for club membership in the Quad Cities. There has been much accomplished during his tenure and I am sure he will continue to assist in any way possible as a current Board member. Also, a thank you to Tres Gomez for his service to Oakwood. His work with the revitalization of the Men s Member Guest have provided the Club with a premier event that everyone can be proud of. I am looking forward to working with your new Board President John Golden and new Board members Steve McCann and P.T. Boeye. The entire board is dedicated to continually improving your club and providing an exceptional experience at an extremely reasonable cost to the membership. If there is anything that we can do for you or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know. See you around the Club, Mark

4 Teams of four men & four women will play 9 holes of alternate shot scramble. This is a mixer, so all players will be randomly drawn for their teams (you will be paired with your spouse, and if you are bringing guests, we will keep you in the same group). Who can play: Golf, LTD Golf, Social - Men & Women Cost: $60 per couple (cart, prizes and dinner) Themed appetizers & drinks on the course from different cuisines Dinner & Scoring to follow play May 4, 2018 Join us after golf for a great Dinner Featuring: Tacos Rice Beans Caramel Flan

5 May 4th, :00-5:00 Happy Hour Drink Specials 5:00-8:00 Buffet $18++ per person WE ARE CELEBRATING A DAY EARLY - COME JOIN US! Appetizers- Queso Fresco Cheese Dip w/ House Fried Chips Chicken Cilantro Kabobs & Salsa Leche Guacamole Broccoli & Radish Salad Fresh Fruit Dessert- Flan of Caramel, Marzipan Fresh Berries & Tequila Pineapple w/ Mint Cream House Street Tacos- Pork Carnitas Beef Fajita Chicken Taco Chipotle Refried Beans Spanish Rice Black Beans Frijole Peppers & Lime

6 K E N T U C K Y P A R T Y 3:00 Drink Specials: Mint Julep Lemonade Mint Julep Oakwood Lily Spiked Sweet Tea Horse s Neck Special Features: $15 Louisiana Gumbo House Chacuterie & International Cheese Buttermilk Chicken & Kabob Brie & Green Chili Wontons Lamb Beggar Bags Baked Oysters Games, Prizes, Drinks, Food & Horse Racing! Wear your Derby Best!

7 Hi Ladies, Wow, what a delicious dinner we had at the Ladies Organization Spring Dinner. Thanks to Chef Charles and his staff for preparing such deliciousness. The Ladies Organization is for all ladies at Oakwood, our dues are $20 which goes toward various things around the club. Such as items in the locker room and flowers around some of the tee boxes. We also donate towards scholarships for girls through the Illinois Women s Golf Association. With that said, please consider joining the Ladies Organization of Oakwood and get in on the fun. Denise Killion Ladies Organization President AND BRING your FRIENDS Ladies Member Guest July 20th, Save the date-

8 Mother s Day Brunch May 13th, am-2pm $30++ Ages 7-12 $14.95 Under 7 Complimentary Deluxe Salad Bar Hot Entrees- Roasted Pork Loin with Golden Raisin & Leek, Marsala Cream Baked Cod with Boston Aioli Fruits on Ice Smoked Salmon Chacuterie Board Seafood s on Ice Tomato Dubarry with Spaghetti Squash & Asparagus Scrambled Eggs Eggs Benedict Dessert Station- White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie Peach Moon Pie French Apple Custard Tart Italian Chocolate Butterscotch Opera Cake Fresh Raspberries with Hazelnut English Cream

9 Ladies 9 Wine & Dine A nice relaxing evening on the golf course. Format: 9 holes of scramble with fun activities out on the golf course. Wine & Cheese Stations located out on the golf course for everyone to enjoy. Hors d oeuvre' s following play. Who can play: Golf, LTD Golf, Social - Ladies Only Cost: $35++ per person Sign Up Deadline: May 12th 3:00pm Shotgun Start

10 MEN S OPENING SMOKER May 16th Who can play: Golf, LTD Golf - Men Only Cost: (cart, prizes, steak dinner) $60 member, $80 guest Sign up deadline: May 11th Bring out guests or get together with a group of members and come out to enjoy a great day of golf! Format: 4 person Individual & Team Quota - each player will have a quota - A quota is established by subtracting a player s handicap from 36 points. (Example: A 20 handicap golfer has a quota of 16.) The team that exceeds their quota by the most points is determined the winner. All players must have a handicap to qualify for the event. Guests without handicaps are still welcome to play!

11 Stroke Play Championship May 19th & 20th 36 holes of individual stroke play - 18 holes each day. Men s Gross & Net Divisions Women s Gross & Net Divisions Who Can Play: Golf & LTD Golf Cost: $25 per player (trophies & prizes) cart fees apply Sign up Deadline: May 17th AM Tee Times Both Days Wine of the Month Toad Hollow Chardonnay With notes of lemon blossom and anise foretell a honeyed mouthful of apricot and fresh grapefruit this mouth-watering mid-palate gives way to a plush finish. All of this and no oak! Pairs best with Oakwood's Cajun Chicken pasta, Ruby Trout or just sitting out on the patio and finally enjoying a beautiful day.

12 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 May 2018 Men s Clinic 5:30-6:30 3 Ladies Clinic 5:30-6:30 4 New Member Mixer 5:45 SG $60 per couple Cinco De Mayo 5 Kentucky Derby Party 6 Titleist Demo Day Mizuno Demo Day Men s Clinic 5:30-6:30 10 Ladies Clinic 5:30-6: Dining in Golf Bar Only Cobra Demo 1-4pm 13 Mother s Day Ladies 9 Wine & Dine 16 Opening Smoker Team Quota 12:30 SG $60M/$80G 17 Ladies Clinic 5:30-6: Stroke Play Championship AM Tee Times $25 20 Stroke Play Championship Round 2 AM Tee Times Men s Clinic 5:30-6:30 NE Iowa Ladies Golf 24 Ladies Clinic 5:30-6:30 25 NE Iowa DCC 1:30PM 26 Pool 11:00AM 27 Holiday Buffet 28 Memorial Day Flag Events - $15 Holiday Buffet 29 Clubhouse Closed Course 12:00 30 Men s Clinic 5:30-6:30 31 Waterman Oakwood 1 PM SG Oakwood Country Club 1067 US Highway 6 Coal Valley, Illinois Phone:

13 June 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 FNG Fishing Night 5:45pm $60 per Couple 2 Dining in Golf Bar Only 3 Velie & Mueller Cup 4 Tax Slayer Outing 10am SG 5 Junior Golf 6 7 Waterman Cup 2nd Short Hills 1pm SG 8 Junior Golf 9 Dining in Golf Bar Only Junior Golf Ladies Guest Day 13 NE Iowa Hills 12pm Tee Times Junior Golf 16 Divorce Open Dining in Golf Bar Only 17 Father s Day Junior Golf Waterman Pinnacle 8:30am SG 20 Men s Guest Day Swim Meet Crow 21 NE Iowa Interclub vs. TPC (home) 1pm Tee Times 22 Junior Golf Dining in Golf Bar Only 23 Junior Golf Mini Session Weekend 24 Junior Golf Mini Session Weekend 25 PGA Jr 4pm 26 Junior Golf 27 Swim Meet Davenport Junior Golf 30 Dining in Golf Bar Only Oakwood Country Club 1067 US Highway 6 Coal Valley, Illinois Phone:

14 May Weekend Features May 4 & 5 Cinco De Mayo / Kentucky Derby Party May 11 & 12 St. Louis Ribs $23 Louisiana Gumbo $14 May 18 & 19 Braised Lamb Shanks $24 Russian Red Crab Legs $39 May 25 & 26 Boston Cod $21 Chicago Prime House Rib Eye Steak $30

15 May s Thursday Night - Family Features Adults $ Kids Ages 7-12 $7. 95 Under 7 Complimentary

16 Golf Shop Talk May 2018 The golf season has officially started, and although we have gotten off to a very slow start I know we are all excited to get back out on the golf course. Moving forward we are looking forward to everything going on at the club; May is filled with Free Golf Clinics, Fun & Competitive Events, Demo Days, Interclub Matches, the Opening of the Pool, and don t forget about Mother s Day! 2018 Masters Pool 2018 Par Three Contest Group A 1st - Bill Gray 2nd - Jim Kappeler 3rd - Andy Bellagamba 4th - Mike Knock 5th - Wayne Guinee Group B 1st - Larry Selser 2nd - Jeff Williams 3rd - Craig Leslie 4th - Tim Wilson 5th - Nick Spurgetis Men s Gross Tim Edwards & Brad Muller Men s Net Steve Bush & Brad Greeno Ladies Paula Greeno & Beth Bealer Tip of the Month - Club Path Awareness Keeping the club on plane during the swing plays an important role in your ball flight. Ideally you want the club to be parallel to your alignment when it reaches hip high on the backswing. The pictures below are a drill in which you can use to help keep the club on plane going back. 1. Start in your normal posture with your backside against the wall. 2. When the club reaches hip high the club should be parallel to your hips, feet, shoulders & the wall. 3. The clubhead should touch the wall at about hallway back. 4. If the club hits the wall closer to your hip, you are taking the club back too far inside. 5. If the club misses the wall completely, you are taking the club back too far outside. (not pictured) #1 #2 #3 #4 Click Here to Watch This On-Line Lesson!

17 Golf Shop May 2018 Adidas Men s Puma Men s Men s Outerwear Men s Outerwear Puma & Adidas Ladies Kate Lord Ladies Annika Ladies Adidas Shoes Footjoy Shoes

18 Junior Golf May 2018 SUMMER GOLF CAMP Age Groups Nickname Time Holers 8:00 11: Holers 9:00 11: Holers 10:00 11:30 7 & Under 1 Holers 11:00 12:30 Students in each group will receive 60 minutes of instruction followed by playing their assigned number of holes out on the golf course. Appropriate tees will be set up in fairways. Parents/ Guardians will be asked to help supervise their children while out on the golf course. The cost is $85 per junior and includes instructions and a tee gift. Schedule May: 10 6:30pm June: 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 July: 3, 6 (Jr. Club Championship) JOIN THE TEAM! PGA Jr. League brings friends and family together around fun, team golf experiences with expert coaching from PGA Professionals. In ,000 boys and girls played on 3,400 teams nationwide! Who can play? Any skilled junior golfer age 13 and under. Why play? Make new friends, learn a game you can enjoy a lifetime, get out and be active. Cost? $175 Includes 2 team jerseys, t-shirt, hat, bag tag, backpack, greens fees, instruction. Call or Eric Drane if you are interested!

19 2018 Tournament Schedule Front 9 Back 9 April 4th Par 3 Tournament 10th Spring Scramble 25th 2 Man Stableford 28th Spring Trifecta (6/6/6) May 4th FNG (New Member Mixer) 15th Ladies 9, Wine & Dine 16th Men s Opening Smoker 19th & 20th Stroke Play Championship 28th Memorial Day Flag Events 31st Waterman Cup 1st Oakwood June 1st FNG (Fishing Night) 2nd DCC & Geneva 3rd Crow & Short Hills 7th Waterman Cup - 2nd Short Hills 10th Summer Scramble 12th Ladies Guest Day 19th Waterman Cup - Final Pinnacle July 4th Red, White, Blue 6th Junior Club Championship 6th FNG (USA Theme) 18th Men s Trifecta 20th Ladies Member-Guest 22nd Parent-Child August 4th - Divorce Open 11th & 12th Club Championship 18th & 19th Club Championship Finals 23rd 25th - Men s Member-Guest September 3rd Labor Day Flag Events 7th FNG (Tailgate) 16th Senior Play Day 23rd Solheim Cup Opening Ceremony 26th Closing Smoker Pro-Am 28th Solheim Cup 1st Round 29th Oakwood Cup Playoffs 30th Solheim Cup 2nd Round October 3rd Fall Trifecta (Heaven & Hell) 14th Fall Scramble 19th FNG (Glow Ball) November 4th 2nd Annual Chili Open

20 2018 Player of the Year Race for the Golden Oak - New This Year!!! Members will accumulate points throughout the year by playing in events. $1 from each entry fee will be collected throughout the year, with the winners receiving a payout (golf shop credit) at the end of the year. Individual Events 1st nd rd th th th th th th Person Team Events 1st nd rd th th th th th th Person Team Events 1st nd rd th th th th th th The values above indicate the point totals for individual & team events. The team event points will be divided by the number of players on the team. For example the 1st place team in a 2 person team event will be awarded 20,000 total points or 10,000 points per player. Events with multiple flights will be broken down based on the number of flights. For example the 1st place member in an individual event with both gross & net flights will be awarded 5000 points. Individual Events Stroke Play Championship Club Championship Season Long Match Play 2 Person Team Events 2 Man Stableford Spring Trifecta Men s Trifecta Divorce Open Member-Guest 4 Person Team Events Opening Smoker Summer Scramble Senior Play Day Closing Smoker

21 Friday Night Golf - Fishing Night June 1st Teams of 4 couples will play 9 Holes of Alternate Shot Scramble. Each team will have ten minutes to fish out of the pond on hole #3 after they hit their tee shots. However many fish they catch is their handicap for the round. Who can play: Golf, LTD Golf, Social - Men & Women Cost: $60 per couples (cart, prizes & dinner) Sign Up Deadline: May 29th 5:45pm Shotgun Start

22 LADIES GUEST DAY JUNE 12TH This is a fun day for the Ladies of Oakwood Country Club to bring guests out to the club with no greens fees being charged (Cart fees apply). Members are allowed to bring up to three guests. OAKWOOD COUNTRY CLUB

23 Men s Guest Day June 20th This is a fun day for all of the Men of Oakwood Country Club (Golf & LTD Golf Members) to bring guests out to the club with no green fees being charged (cart fees apply). The format for this event will be 1 of 2 best ball (Gross & Net Divisions) & skins game (Gross & Net). Members are allowed to bring up to three guests. Cost is $20 team best ball game/$20 team skins game. (Not Mandatory) OAKWOOD COUNTRY CLUB

24 OPEN This an 18 hole, couples event. Each Couple will play 18 holes with three different formats. (6 holes of scramble, 6 holes of best ball, 6 holes of alternate shot.) Gross and Net divisions. Your only handicap is your spouse! JUNE 16TH Who can play: Golf, LTD Golf, Social - Men & Women Cost: $120 per Couple includes Golf,Cart, Prizes & Food Hors d oeuvres, Cocktails & Dinner following Play Sign Up Deadline: June 13th 1pm Shotgun Start

25 Memorial Day Events May 28th Golf Flag Event Play in your normal game, but before you head out sign up to compete for flag events. All 18 holes will have flag event contests. Flag events will be picked up at 6pm and winners will be awarded prizes. Who Can Play: Everyone Cost: $15 Just show up and enjoy this event - Play in your normal groups Buffet $16.95 Adults $7.95 ages 5-12 Under 5 Free Fried Chicken Burgers Chicken Breast Hot Dogs Brats Baked Beans Corn on the Cob Pasta Salad Potato Salad Watermelon Desserts

26 Greetings All, Spring is Mother Nature s way of saying let s party! The New Member Mixer will be held Friday, May 4th with a 5:45PM shotgun. We encourage everyone to sign up for the first Couples Golf Event of the year. Let s welcome the newest members of our Oakwood family in grand fashion. Show Mom how much she means to you by bringing the family out to Mother s Day Brunch on the 13th. Ladies 9, Wine & Dine is Tuesday the 15th. Gentleman, the opening smoker will be the following day on the 16th. We are looking forward to a great turnout by all. Memorial Day is just around the corner and you know what that means - Funnel Fries at the Pool! See you at the Club, Kyle

27 Our Condolences Business Office Hours Tuesday through Friday 9am - 5pm These hours are subject to change based on the weather! On days that allow for the course to be open, Clubhouse Services will change as well. We will send s & texts to give you the most current info. If you are in doubt, please call Food Service Dining Room Sunday - Wednesday Closed Thursday - Saturday 5PM - 9PM Golf Bar Monday Closed Tuesday - Wednesday 11AM - 7PM Thursday - Friday 11AM - 9PM Saturday 11AM - 9PM Sunday 11AM - 6PM (limited menu) Beverage Service Golf Bar Monday Closed Tuesday - Friday Open at 10AM Saturday & Sunday Open at 8AM **Hours Are Subject to Change** Please Call the Clubhouse in the Event of Inclement Weather (309)

28 OAKWOOD COUNTRY CLUB 1067 US HIGHWAY 6 COAL VALLEY, IL OFFICERS 2018/2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Golden President 2019 TERM OAKWOOD COUNTRY CLUB STAFF CLUBHOUSE (309) FAX (309) Terry Francis Vice-President 2019 Gary McCormick Treasurer 2019 Darla Evans Secretary 2019 COMMITTEES John Timmer Accounts Receivable 2020 General Manager Executive Chef Service Manager Bookkeeper Administrative Assistant Mark Uhde Charles Reed Kyle Doxstader Sarah Raber Angie Samms Jon DeDecker House & Grounds 2021 Darla Evans Communications 2019 Terry Francis Golf Course 2019 PRO SHOP (309) Golf Professional Eric Drane Pryce Boeye Clubhouse/Entertainment 2021 co- Darla Evans 2019 Asst. Golf Professional Allan Miller Jason Peterson Sports 2020 co- Beau Brandt 2020 Steve McCann Membership 2021 co-jason Peterson 2020 Gary McCormick Finance/Capital Imp 2019 co- John Timmer 2020 LADIES ORGANIZATION Denise Killion President GROUNDS (309) Grounds Superintendent Troy Shattuck PLEASE VISIT THE OAKWOOD WEBSITE Pam Henning Karen Deeter Jan Knox Vice-President Secretary Treasurer