Golf Operations Newsletter May Edition. From the desk of: Adam H. Bowles, PGA. Golf Operations Manager

Transcription

1 Golf Operations Newsletter May Edition From the desk of: Adam H. Bowles, PGA Golf Operations Manager Greetings golfers! Welcome to the first edition of the Rumbling Bald Resort Golf Newsletter. This will be the most effective means of getting complete information regarding golf events, sales, programs, and initiatives to you. We will send the newsletter a few weeks prior to the upcoming month to better facilitate the planning of your time here at Rumbling Bald Resort. There are numerous activities for you to participate in while you are here. Keep this handy so you can be aware of all of them. We are looking forward to the upcoming season. The grass is now turning green, the trees are blooming, and the golf juices are flowing. Each month we will highlight areas of the course that we are making improvements to. We will also provide you with some insight into what our superintendents are doing to keep our golf courses up and running. We will also add some tips and instruction to further sharpen your game. We want you to be ready for your next round of golf. Either Greg Francis or myself can assist you with individual lessons. We hope you enjoy our new newsletter. Please let us know if you would like to see anything specific or feel there are any improvements to be made. We are here to make sure you enjoy your time and have all the tools you need to make your golf experience enjoyable! Pro Shop Hours for May: Apple Valley and Bald Mountain 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Phone Number: Bald Mountain Apple Valley Adam Bowles, PGA Golf Operations Manager New Merchandise has been coming in this Spring. We are excited to carry these new products in your Pro Shops: Nike Apparel (Footwear and Headwear) Oakley T-shirts (Headwear and Sunglasses) Sundog Sunglasses Skechers Footwear Cracked Wheat Ladies Apparel Glove it (Ladies Accessories) Nexbelt Zero Friction Gloves Logo Headwear Logo Headcovers Golf Buddy And many more! abowles@rumblingbald.com Greg Francis Head Golf Professional gfrancis@rumblingbald.com Sheila Holland BM Pro Shop Manager bmg@rumblingbald.com Heather Ledford AV Pro Shop Manager avg@rumblingbald.com

2 TIP OF THE MONTH: HOW CAN I GET BET- TER RESULTS FROM MY PRACTICE? The old saying "practice smarter, not harder," is the key to seeing improvement from your practice time. Quality practice means having a specific purpose to your practice. And that's only possible if you have a clear understanding and awareness of your strengths and limitations. Don't show up at the driving range and just randomly knock balls around. Have a plan, pick targets, and execute shots. Don't practice in the dark - it's hard to see the way to improvement. UPCOMING EVENTS: May 4th Lions Club Annual Golf Tournament at Bald Mountain Golf Course 8:30 Shotgun Start 18th-Couples Mixer at Apple Valley Golf Course 5:30 Shotgun Start 21st-23rd The Ladies Invitational at Apple Valley and Bald Mountain Golf Courses COUPLES MIXERS Couples Mixers: 5/18, 6/1, 7/6, 8/3 (New!) The Couples Mixers will be held on Fridays at 5:30 p.m. and will be contested over 9 holes. The format will be a Captains Choice and we will have a Gross winning team and a Net winning team. You may sign up as a couple or as a team of two couples. We will alternate golf courses and offer a food option by reservation after the event is completed. We will need to know who will be going to the restaurant after play so that a table will be ready for your arrival. The first event will be at Apple Valley with dinner following at Pinnacle Southern Kitchen. This is a great way for you and your spouse to sign up and play golf with your friends or meet some new people within the resort. This is a new series of events for the resort and we hope to see it have some great participation for years to come. 5/18 Apple Valley - Pinnacle 6/1 Bald Mountain - Legends 7/6 Apple Valley - Pinnacle 8/3 Bald Mountain - Legends $5 cash entry per person (dinner is not included) 2

3 In February, we launched a new Golf Membership program and we are very happy to say that it has turned into a great success. As of April 23rd, we have 24 new memberships for our golf program. If you are interested in learning more about our memberships, please contact me at abowles@rumblingbald.com New Golf Members: Bill Swirles and Becky Elder / Family Resident Ed Higbee / Ind. Resident Betty Strickland / Family Seasonal Steve Duerr / Individual Resident Cindy and Dan O Connor / Family Non Resident Sydney Beck / Individual Non Resident Patsy Johnson / Individual Non Resident Bob Misner / Individual Resident John Jennings / Individual Resident Jennifer and Kevin Mcbride / Family Resident Bob Cobbett / Individual Resident Jeff Moretz / Individual Resident Bill Workman / Individual Resident John Regan / Individual Resident Gary Faraday / Individual Non Resident George Paulison / Individual Resident Roger Masson / Individual Non Resident Shirley Koone / Individual Non Resident Kent Dyer / Individual Resident Gwen and Kim Friese / Family Resident Victoria and Jonathan Redgrave / Family Resident Richard Rummel / Individual Resident Peggy and David Dahle / Family Seasonal Sherry and Ed Barker / Family Seasonal UPCOMING EVENTS/LEAGUES May Ladies Golf Association 1st-9:00 a.m. at BM 8th-9:00 a.m. at AV 15th-9:00 a.m. at BM no LGA 29th-9:00 a.m. Men s Golf Association 7th-10:00 a.m. at BM 14th-10:00 a.m. at AV 21st-10:00 a.m. at BM 28th-10:00 a.m. at AV Boys Night Out 3rd-5:00 p.m. AV back 10th-5:00 p.m. BM front 17th-5:00 p.m. AV front 24th-5:00 p.m. BM front 31st-5:00 p.m. AV back Points and Greenies 2nd-10:00 a.m. BM 4th-9:45 a.m. AV 9th-10:00 a.m. AV 11th-10:00 a.m. BM 16th-10:00 a.m. BM 18th 10:00 a.m. AV 23rd 10:00 a.m. AV 25th 10:00 a.m. BM 30th-10:00 a.m. BM

4 THE MENS INVITATIONAL June 8th-10th The Men s Invitational is new for us here at the resort and we need you to get involved. We wanted to create an event that mirrored our very successful Ladies Invitational. We feel that we have done jut that! The Ladies Invitational is an event that is open to any player, whether they are a member or a guest. Our goal is to reach out to the public and show them what a wonderful place we have carved out here in the mountains. On the next page, you will find more detailed information on the event. The entry form is located at the end of the newsletter. The Run Now for the fun part. The theme for the event is Moonshine! The event will be called The Run and everything involved from beginning to end will reflect our chosen theme. The NC Mountains have long been known for Moonshine and we are going to reflect back on some of our heritage and embrace it. We will have themed tee gifts, flight names, games, and decorations for our meals. For winning the event, you will get to hold up the Moonshine Jug! Everyone involved will be striving for this honor! The Overall Gross and Net winning teams will each receive a Moonshine jug and will have their names placed on a ceremonial jug to be kept in the clubhouse for years to come. I have a tip that can take five strokes off someone's game: its called an eraser Arnold Palmer THE LADIES INVITATIONAL May 21st-23rd Each year this event grows bigger and more people from the surrounding area come to see our beautiful courses and resort. This year is no different. We have over 80 ladies already signed up. There is still time for you to get involved and to take part in this experience for a two person team to enjoy from beginning to end. The golf courses are always in peak condition and we spare no expense to make sure you feel welcome and well taken care of. During the event, we offer five meals, tee gifts, 36 holes of competitive golf and so much more. Competitive golf and a social event collide in the best of ways. Come and see what is quickly becoming the premier ladies golf event in the state. In the back of the newsletter you will see some more information as well as our entry form. 4

5

6 1ST ANNUAL MEN S INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT JUNE 8th-10th, 2018 Rumbling Bald Resort ENTRY FEE (per person) Premier 1 and Annual Member $140 Premier 2 $166 Premier 5 $190 All others $200. * Please fill out entry form and send to Adam Bowles, 112 Mountains Blvd, Lake Lure, NC Men s Invitational Entry Form NAME: GHIN: CITY: STATE: ZIP: HOME PHONE: HOME CLUB: AGE: CLUB PHONE NUMBER: Signature: Credit Card Number: EXP: NAME: GHIN: CITY: STATE: ZIP: HOME PHONE: HOME CLUB: AGE: CLUB PHONE NUMBER: Signature: Credit Card Number: EXP:

7 Tournament Information Monday the 21st is a practice round Tuesday through Wednesday, Round 1 and Round 2 Two Person Low Net, Low Gross Flight Winners and Closest to hole prizes Overall Gross and Net Winner Limited to 52 teams Range balls included each day The Ladies Invitational Monday the 21st Practice Round may be scheduled at your convenience. Reduced rate for players $25. From 4pm - 6pm we will have a putting contest (Bald Mountain practice green) From 5:30-7pm is registration at Lakeview Terrace and there will be a Cash Bar Tee Gifts distributed Dinner at 6:30 pm on the Lakeview Terrace Tuesday the 22nd Apple Valley Golf Course, 18 holes Breakfast at Pinnacle at AV from 7:30am - 8:50am Round 1 begins at 9am Optional box lunch available for purchase Dinner at 6:30 pm on the Lakeview Terrace Evening Entertainment Wednesday the 23rd Bald Mountain Golf Course, 18 holes Breakfast at The Gardens from 7:30-8:50am Round 2 begins at 9am Lunch provided after play on the Lakeview Terrace ENTRY FEE (per person) Premier 1 and Annual Member $140 Premier 2 $166 Premier 5 $190 All others $200. Fee is per person. Entry Form Due by May 1st, 2018 PLAYER 1 INFORMATION Name Address Phone Club GHIN/USGA Handicap Index I intend to purchase a box lunch on Tuesday the 22nd. PLAYER 2 INFORMATION Name Address Phone Club GHIN/USGA Handicap Index I intend to purchase a box lunch on Tuesday the 22nd. PAYMENT CHECK CASH VISA MC MAIL OR FAX TO: Rumbling Bald Resort 112 Mountains Blvd. Lake Lure, NC ph fax