crumpin-fox club 2017 Membership Information

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1 crumpin-fox club 2017 Membership Information it's the perfect time to join crumpin-fox glub. 87 Parmenter Rd, Bernardston, MA (413) Toll-Free: (800) GolfTheFox.com

2 About Crumpin-Fox Crumpin-Fox Club was conceived in 1969 as the field of dreams of David Berelson, who engaged the services of Roger Rulewich, the longtime right hand man of Robert Trent Jones, Sr., to locate a site that would accommodate a Pine Valley inspired golf course. The Bernardston site was chosen, but construction stalled and the course did not take shape until 1977 when Andy St. Hillaire bought the project, completed the back nine holes and built the present clubhouse. Although Andy was a golfer of admittedly low persistence and high scores, he recognized the potential excellence of the design and preserved it until 1987 when he sold Crumpin-Fox to his good friend William A. Bill Sandri of Bernardston. Sandri contacted Roger Rulewich (left) and the two men collaborated and developed a lifelong affinity while pouring over the original plans for Crumpin-Fox Club. Under their direction the front nine holes were built along with extensive renovations to the existing back nine holes, the driving range and the irrigation system. Bent grass fairways were planted and the course opened in June of Crumpin-Fox is a captivating blend of mountain and parkland golf. Most holes are secluded in their own realmthere s no housing around the fairways or greens. Variety is the name of the game at Crumpin-Fox, no two holes are alike. You will encounter a couple of stunning short par fours, a short par five, a Redan-style par three, and an all-carry par three (with bailout room to the right) while traversing terrain that alternately dips and rises. Rock outcroppings, tall trees-a few of which haunt the center of fairways-rolling creeks and ponds challenge the best of players. Most of the fairways are Our mission is to provide an atmosphere where members, guests and visitors are comfortable & feel at home. wide and none are overly awkward afoot. You can run the ball onto the greens and safely bail out away from trouble. You will find yourself hitting all types of shots. The greens putt true, but they can give you fits with their multiple tiers, small mounds, and undulations a common theme among Robert Trent Jones Sr. designs. Stunning scenery, well-placed tee boxes, the absence of forced carries, and devoted service make Crumpin-Fox a friendly place for women golfers as well. The name of the Club was derived from the Bernardstonbased Crump Soda Company that was sold in 1853 to Eli Fox; thus becoming the Crump & Fox Soda Company. Many of these Soda bottles were unearthed throughout the property during original construction. Crumpin-Fox Club has a highly acclaimed sister course Fox Hopyard Golf Club in East Haddam, Connecticut. Fox Hopayrd was also designed and constructed by Roger Rulewich under the direction of Bill Sandri. The mission of both Fox Golf courses is to provide an atmosphere where members, guests and friends feel at home. We strive to offer a unique golf experience that is both enjoyable and challenging, the kind of golf that you simply can t get enough of!

3 Membership FAQ what is crumpin-fox club? Crumpin-Fox is a privately owned golf club located just off Exit 28 on Interstate 91 in Bernardston, MA. The club offers its members and their guests the privileges to use the golf and dining facilities at Crumpin-Fox Club. Our continuing objective is to provide an enjoyable and challenging golf experience while promoting the values of the game of golf. what types of golf memberships are available? Crumpin-Fox Club Offers Individual, Couples, Family, Young Professional, Weekday, Student and Corporate Memberships All members may book advance tee times and do not pay greens fees. GHIN handicap fee and unlimited use of the range and practice facilities are included in all membership categories. Golf cart, locker and club storage fees are optional and not included with the membership. Members may have guests use the club facilities by paying the applicable guest of member fee. Young Professional Membership is for individual members ages that are not a part of a family membership. A Couple Membership includes two adult members in the same household and their unmarried children age of 18 and younger that live at home or attend school fulltime. A Family Membership shall include two adult members in the same household and their unmarried children age that live at home or attend school fulltime. A Weekday Membership allows members unrestricted access to the club Monday Friday. Weekday members pay guest of member fee of $65 on weekends; however, weekday members are eligible for any tournament that falls on a weekend at no additional cost other than the entry fee and applicable cart fees. In the event that the course is occupied by a large outside group, weekday members will have access to an afternoon tee time during the following weekend at no additional greens fee. Student Golf Membership is for a youths not attached to a family membership. It applies to individuals age or a fulltime student age with a valid college ID. Upon graduating or turning 24 years old, membership dues will increase to Young Professional membership rate. A Corporate Membership allows a corporation to have up to 5 executives or employees named as full Individual members. Those employees have the option, on an individual basis, to add their spouse and or children to their membership for applicable upcharge.

4 Membership FAQ can you explain the discounts available off the annual membership dues? Loyalty Discounts - We show our appreciation to the members that call Crumpin-Fox Club their home club with two categories of loyalty discounts off their annual dues. Every member is entitled to a Returning Member Discount of 5% off their applicable dues after the first year of membership. We also reward consecutive years of membership with a 5% discount for each five years of membership up to fifteen years. Senior or Military Discount - Individuals age 65 or older are entitled to a 10% discount off their annual dues. Current and former members of the US Armed Forces are eligible for a 10% discount. when are membership fees due? Membership invoices are sent on March 15th. One third of total dues are due by March 30th; with two additional payments due on April 30th and May 31st. Delayed payments will result in playing privileges being suspended until account is reconciled. do members enjoy reciprocal playing priviledges at fox hopyard? All members are welcome to play up at Fox Hopyard in East Haddam, Connecticut at a reciprocal rate of $ Corporate members are also entitled to introduce unaccompanied foursomes to Fox Hopyard at the guest fee rate. is walking allowed on the course? Absolutely! Golfers are not required to use a golf cart. are members responsible for operating deficits or capital improvements? No. Members have no equity or right to profits nor are they liable for operating deficits, capital improvements, or assessments. is the general public allowed to use the club's facilities? The Club may book visitor tee times and our clubhouse restaurant will be open to the public to the extent that the golf course and its facilities can be enjoyed by all. This will allow us to staff and maintain the Club to its optimal level. However, our members are always a priority.

5 Fact Sheet A Robert Trent Jones, Sr, Design Course Architect: Roger Rulewich Date Opened: First Nine 1979, The Second Nine 1990 the land: Total Acres: 550 Maintained Acres: 90 Soil Type: Sand Major Tree Species: Hemlock, Oak, Maples Other Natural Characteristics: Rock Outcroppings, Elevation Changes Wildlife: Deer, Coyote, Fox, Wild Turkey, Owl, and Hawk type of grass: Greens: Bent and Poa annua Tees: Bent and Poa annua Fairways: Bent, Pencross the course: par 72 Yardage Red 5432 Course Rating 72.4 Slope 132 number of holes affected by: Streams: 5 Ponds/Lakes: 6 Bunkers: 18 Total Bunkers 45 Gold Blue Black practice facility: Practice Tees: 3 (approx. 1-1/2 acres) Target Greens: 3 (approx. 1-1/2 acres) Putting/Chipping Green: 2 Practice Bunkers: 1

6 Reasons to Join Experience The Difference Crumpin-Fox Club has a comfortable and warm atmosphere; it s a place where you feel welcomed and important on every visit. Golfing at Crumpin-Fox inspires a special feeling that is unlike anywhere else you ve ever played. Our excellence has been recognized by annual rankings in the top five courses you can play in Massachusetts by Golf Week Magazine. You will likely discover many things that make you happy about being a member of the Fox Family, but here are some great reasons to join the club. Become a member at Crump today and make yourself at home! Sense of belonging, friendship, comradery, networking opportunities Advanced tee times No green fees No assessments No food and beverage minimums Reliable pace of play on a daily basis Access to large practice facility included with membership TrackMan technology available year-round Flexibility to play a few holes or whatever your schedule permits Award-winning course layout Superior course conditions Competitive Tournament Schedule Men s Golf League Women s Golf League Professionally conducted tournaments Assistance setting up games Social events Clubhouse with outdoor dining Discounts in golf shop Discounts on cart fees Discounts on professional golf lessons Exclusive reduced guest-of-member fee Reciprocity with other private clubs Fox Hopyard reciprocity Members clinics & instructional programs Junior Golf Program & PGA Junior League Award-winning golf shop Lockers, club and/or push cart storage available Handicapping program and administration included Member introduction via PGA Professional Special consideration on sold out days CTPGA Pro-Am participation Personal service by professional Staff The Fox Den powered by Trackman allows for a year-round golf experience New cart fleet with Visage GPS The prestige of being a member at one of most highly regarded clubs in the Northeast