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1 M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE T E E T I M E S THE PHOTO ISSUE 2014 CLUB CHAMPIONS PAGE 2&3 CLARK KUNKLE & DREW ANDREWS TAKE THE MGA MEMBER-GUEST Upcoming Events Page 17

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4 M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 4 M ONTGOMERY COUNTRY CLUB I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : General Manager Message 4 Welcome New Members 4 Member Council 5 Halloween at MCC 6 Tournament Updates 7 Event Coordinators Notes 9 WGA Notes 11 MCC LILIES 12 Handicap Committee 13 MGA CUP 14 SMGA Notes 15 9 Holers Notes 16 Upcoming Events 17 Superintendent News 18 Contact Us 18 Dan Hall 19 Holiday Parties at MCC 20 Everything MCC OCTOBER HOURS Grille Mon: Closed Tues: 11:00a - 9:00p Wed: 11:00a - 9:00p Thurs: 11:00a - 9:00p Fri: 11:00a - 11:00p Sat: 8:00a - 9:00p Sun: 8:000a - 8:00p Business Office Mon - Fri 8:00a - 5:00p Golf Shop 7:.30a - 6:00p Weekdays 7:00a - 6:00p Weekends Tee Times Begin 8:00a - Weekdays 8:00a - Weekends Range 7:30a - 5:00pm Weekdays 7:30a - 5:00pm Weekends *Range Closes at 3pm on Tuesday & Reopens Wednesday at 10am. G E N E R A L M A N A G E R S M E S S A G E : Dear Members, I hope this note finds you in good health and spirits and enjoying these beautiful autumn days and nights. As many of you know, the sale of MCC from CNL to Arcis closed on September 30 th. Today we learned that Arcis had notified my superiors at BCG that there will be a management transition effective December 1, 2014, presumably to Eagle Golf. I notified our staff and then telephoned Member Council President, Mr. Mike Althouse to share the news. I told Mr. Althouse that I hope to continue as GM, working with my outstanding colleagues here at MCC as we strive to provide a hospitable and welcoming environment and a positive member experience. I also acknowledged that transitions frequently include uncertainties. I intend to make new ownership aware of all the capital construction plans that you, our members have identified and prioritized as vital and necessary improvements to the clubhouse, patio, practice area and swimming pool. As I ve said before, it is our collective hope that new ownership will fund these projects with enthusiasm and robust financial support. Please don t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or I can be helpful in any way. As a reminder, E-Z Pay will not be running for the month of September. All E-Z Pay enrolled members are asked to pay, by Check OR Cash Only, here at the club by Wednesday, October 15th. We apologize about any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact Shakia Stewart at or sstewart@montgomerycc.com with any questions. As always, I thank you for your membership and ongoing support of MCC. Respectfully, Tim Woodruff General Manager twoodruff@montgomerycc.com Welcome New Members The Kushner Family Mr. and Mrs. Ash Ms. Laura Christian The Oristian Family Mr. and Mrs. Merrill

M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 5 A M E S S A G E F R O M T HE M E M B E R C O U N C I L MEMBER COUNCIL ELECTION 2015 The Member Council of Montgomery Country Club

5 M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 5 A M E S S A G E F R O M T HE M E M B E R C O U N C I L MEMBER COUNCIL ELECTION 2015 The Member Council of Montgomery Country Club represents the membership s interests to management. The 12 person Council advises MCC management on the short and long term goals of the members as well as the efficient and effective operation of the club. The Council meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. In accordance with the current bylaws eligibility for the member council includes all adult members whose memberships include golf privileges and who are in good standing. Council Members are limited to 3 year terms, so at least 4 new members need to be selected each year. As MCC transitions once again to a new owner it is very important that we maintain a strong member council to inform the new owners as to the needs and desires of the membership. We are currently seeking strong candidates to fill the positions of the 4 retiring members. The ideal candidate will actively represent the views of the membership in general and provide suggestions and viable solutions to management to make the club better serve the membership. Candidates must be available to attend one meeting each month as well as occasional special meetings. The nomination committee will be seeking nominations for the council positions from now until October 10 th. If you would like to run for one of the council positions please contact one of the nominating committee members listed below before October 10 th. Nominating Committee, Tim Derry (tderry525@yahoo.com) Gary Rivers, Tim McNichol, Carl Cutright, Kevin Scudder NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED THRU OCTOBER 10TH BALLOTS DISTRIBUTED OCTOBER 13TH COMPLETED BALLOTS DUE OCT 13TH THRU 31ST NEW MEMBERS ANNOUNCED NOVEMBER 2ND Mike Althouse, Member Council President malth68706@aol.com M CC S O C I A L C O M M I T T E E E Bar Bingo About 25 people enjoyed playing bingo on Saturday Matt Russell made his bingo caller debut and did a great job! We think he may be asked to do it again. (wink! wink!) Entertainment on the Patio Patio activities were cancelled due to the member/guest outing lasting longer than expected Farewell to Dan Hall After 7 ½ years at MCC, Dan had decided to take a leave of absence and head to Florida. Member Council presented Dan with a card and a contribution from members of the Club. MCC thanks him for all his support in the Pro Shop as well as coordination of many, many golf events at the club. Good luck, Dan, our best to you and your family!! Trivia The game was held in the bar instead of the ballroom. About 40 people participated. The Strachan family took the honors for first place with a $50.00 Pro Shop credit. The Derry family was second with a $ Entertainment on the Patio Several people took advantage of the beautiful evening to sit on the patio with friends. We plan to have cornhole, board games, cards, etc. every Saturday evening throughout October Twilight Golf Fourteen golfers participated in the last twilight golf of the season. We ll see you again in April Hopefully, we won t get rained out!!! Pam Conti Pam Conti MCC Social Committee Chairperson pam.conti@verizon.net

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7 M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 7 G O L F S H O P N O T E S : HOLE IN ONE CLUB: Gary Durham, Wed-9/17/14 Witnesses: Charlie Ratcliff and Terry Rankin Hole #6, Using a 6 iron from 172 yards MEN S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS C HAMPIONSHIP FLIG HT 1 st Place Todd Williams $ Golf Shop Credit 2 nd Place Steve Martynuska $ Golf Shop Credit 2014 WOMEN S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 1st Place ~ Kristin Shifflett 2nd Place ~ Teena Lee $80.00 Golf Shop Credit $40.00 Golf Shop Credit 2014 MEN S SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS ONSHIP FLIGHT 1 st Place Bill Balster $ Golf Shop Credit 2 nd Place Gary Rivers $ Golf Shop Credit 2014 WOMEN S SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS MPIONSH IP FLIGHT 1 st Place Teena Lee $ Golf Shop Credit 2 nd Place Nell Neal $ Golf Shop Credit FULL TOURNAMENT RESULTS: CLICK HERE

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M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 9 E V E N T C O O R D I N A T O R S N O T E S With the fall season under way golfing is starting a little later.

Our new grill menu will begin on October 14 th. Chef Tony will be featuring some of his famous specials as menu items.

Last month the men s member guest tournament took place and was very well attended with 84 players. The weather was perfect and fun was had by all.

9 M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 9 E V E N T C O O R D I N A T O R S N O T E S With the fall season under way golfing is starting a little later. Therefore, we will not be serving breakfast during the week. Hours of operation are as follows: Monday-closed- Tuesday-Thursday-11am-9pm, Friday- 11am -11pm, Saturday-8am-9pm and Sunday-8am-8pm. Our new grill menu will begin on October 14 th. Chef Tony will be featuring some of his famous specials as menu items. Some entrees to look forward to are Shrimp and Grits, Roast Pork & Chicken Stir Fry, and Butternut Squash Bisque. Last month the men s member guest tournament took place and was very well attended with 84 players. The weather was perfect and fun was had by all. My staff and I would like to thank all that participated in making this a most successful event. We are looking forward to having the ladies fall member guest this month. Happening in the grille this month; NFL specials will continue with ½ price wings and a Chef s choice appetizer. We will also be doing an Oktoberfest with German food specials such as Bratwurst and Kraut and Sauerbraten. There will be a German beer tasting that same evening. Back by popular demand is Prime Rib night on Friday, October 17 th. Don t forget our annual Halloween hayride and pumpkin decorating event on Wednesday, October 29 th. This year we are adding in a haunted trail at the pool house. For more details on all this events check your weekly blast. As always should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at any time. Thank you for your membership! Valencia Lewis Events Coordinator / Food & Beverage Director vlewis@montgomerycc.com Don t forget to Save The Date for the following November Social Events: FAMILY FEUD NIGHT: Friday, November 7th SHOPPING VENDOR DAY: Sunday, November 9th BAR PICTIONARY: Friday, November 14th

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M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 11 W O M E N S G O L F A S S O C I A T I O N September started off with the Labor Day Flag tournament, which benefitted the L-Dub Love

Thank you to Rachel Wratten, her daughter Annette, and their friends who ran registration for the pro-shop. Thank you also to the pro shop staff and MCC management who donated drinks that day.

11 M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 11 W O M E N S G O L F A S S O C I A T I O N September started off with the Labor Day Flag tournament, which benefitted the L-Dub Love foundation. We raised $1450 to help families of pediatric cancer patients stay together while seeking treatment at NIH. Thank you to Rachel Wratten, her daughter Annette, and their friends who ran registration for the pro-shop. Thank you also to the pro shop staff and MCC management who donated drinks that day. Many thanks to all of you who helped spread the word and ensure a strong participation for the second year in a row! The club championships took place throughout the month of August, ending on Saturday and Sunday, September 6-7. Congratulations to the following winners: Championship Flight, Kristin Shifflett; 1 st Flight, Sally Lumpkin; Senior Championship, Teena Lee. Way to go ladies! The WGA Two-Lady tournament took place in varied weather conditions on September th. Three cheers to all the ladies who endured steady rain during the Saturday round! The winners are as follows: 1 st Place Net, Angie Yoo and JoAnn Quinn; 2 nd Place, Susie Lee and Suncha Kim; 3 rd Place, Joan Bejean and Margaret Chasson; Low Gross, Kristin Shifflett and Juanita Tryon. Congratulations to all of the winners! The raffle for the Fall Member-Guest tournament took place on Tuesday, September 30 th. Many thanks to everyone who supported our efforts to raise money for this event. Special thanks, also, to those who sold the raffle tickets. Congratulations to the following winners: Young Kim 1 month of carts for one player Joe Westner 45 minute golf lesson Rick Strachan 3 guest passes for golf Jim Harvey 3 guest passes for golf Terry Kernan 2 $25 Grille food and beverage certificates October is a busy month for tournaments. The Super Senior Women's Club Championship will take place on Sunday, October 5 th. The format is 18-holes, stroke play and you must be age 65 or older to participate. The Super Senior Champion will be the lowest gross score. Other prizes will be awarded to low net scores as well. Visit the pro shop to sign up. The Fall Member-Guest, Ready to Golf, Rain or Shine, will take place on Friday, October 10 th. Registration and breakfast will take place at 8am, followed by a 9am shotgun start. Lunch and awards will follow the golf. We are still taking last-minute registrations for the event. There is also a sign-up sheet for breakfast in the ladies locker room. If you would like more information, please contact Nancy Hopkins (blizzzy@msn.com). The sign-up sheet is also up in the ladies locker room for the 4 th Annual Solheim Cup. Captains will be Teena Lee and Kristin Shifflett. The event will take place on October th, with the drawing party TBD. Please watch your for confirmation of the drawing party date. During the W. tournament, participants will either play for the USA or Europe. The USA team will wear red, white and blue, while the Europeans will wear blue and yellow throughout the event. Please sign up for a wonderful and very fun event! Names will be accepted until the drawing party. G. Happy birthday to all of our October celebrants: Kelly Pitchford (10/3), Jung Kyung Kim (10/6), Marcia Haller (10/10), Angie Yoo (10/17), Darcy Tomko (10/20), Rosa Paik (10/21), and Rachel Wratten (10/26). 18 & 19 OCTOBER A. Happy golfing!

M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 12 M CC L I L I E S The Fall LILIES season is upon us with a few changes.

Remember, that you don t need to have played before we ll teach you!

for children. Michael Davidson, lost in the North Tower on 9/11, was the nephew of our member, Audrey Rothman.

12 M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 12 M CC L I L I E S The Fall LILIES season is upon us with a few changes. October s schedule: Thursday Oct 2nd Mah Jongg 6:30PM Thursday Oct 9th Mah Jongg 6:30PM Thursday Oct 16th BUNCO for fun and prizes - WE WILL BE PLAYING FOR FUN AND PRIZES in October and November. Remember, that you don t need to have played before we ll teach you! In September our little group of ladies managed to collect and donate nearly $300 for the Michael Allen Davidson Foundation the money is headed toward refurbishing an outdoor recreational facility for children. Michael Davidson, lost in the North Tower on 9/11, was the nephew of our member, Audrey Rothman. Audrey stated how humbled our family was to be considered as the September BUNCO fundraiser. In the future, the LILIES will be holding quarterly fundraisers rather than every month. This quarter the charity will be TOYS FOR TOTS The boxes for toys as well as a donation jar will be in the lobby starting in November. Please help us with this worthwhile cause. Wednesday Oct 30th Book Club - 7:00PM FRANKENSTEIN The LILIES are looking to expand their activities so if you have a game or project you would like to see, please contact Chèli Derry cyderry@yahoo.com Chèli Derry LILIES Director Montgomery Country Club cyderry@yahoo.com

M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 13 HANDICAP COMMITTEE MESSAGE: Penalty Scores So, the last time you posted a score did you look at your scoring record?

But is it really a penalty? More on that later. First, the good news. In the last 2 years the number of penalty scores has been reduced significantly.

13 M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 13 HANDICAP COMMITTEE MESSAGE: Penalty Scores So, the last time you posted a score did you look at your scoring record? Did you notice any scores with a P next to them? Do you know what the P stands for? Do you know how the score got posted? Well in handicap parlance that P means Penalty Score. But is it really a penalty? More on that later. First, the good news. In the last 2 years the number of penalty scores has been reduced significantly. That means the club overall is doing a much better job posting every score. Give yourselves a pat on the back. So now, how do you get the penalty score? Here s how. Every posting period the handicap committee chairwoman reviews the tee sheets maintained by the starters. If your name appears on the tee sheet we look for a score to be posted on that day in the handicap system. It s a daunting task, but it has to be done if we want to be allowed to use the USGA handicap system. If there is no score posted we are required by rule to post a score for you and mark it with the P. So what score do we post? We have no idea at this point how you actually scored that day, so we can t post that. We select the lowest score in your recent record and post that for you. Why that score? That obviously represents your best potential score. It wouldn t be fair to post anything lower, and it probably wouldn t be meaningful if we posted anything higher. But if you diligently post every score, how did you get a penalty score? Here are 3 possibilities: You couldn t post on the day you played. When you did post did you remember to enter the date you played? We see many cases with 2, 3 or more 18 hole rounds posted on the same date. We know you didn t play 5 rounds in one day, but we have to post scores for the dates that don t have anything posted. You didn t finish the posting process. The committee has asked the MSGA to modify the system to include confirmation that your score has been successfully posted. The web program includes this feature, but the handicap computer at the club does not. When you post successfully your scoring record will be displayed for review. If you don t get that far you haven t posted your score. Your name was on the tee sheet but you didn t play a postable round. Maybe it was one of those Saturday afternoon 9 hole scrambles that didn t get properly noted on the tee sheet. Now you have a penalty score, what do you do about it? You could do nothing. It ll go away in 20 scores anyway. But what if you want it to be removed? Well, you need to send an to the handicap committee to explain why you think the penalty score shouldn t be there. The new address for the committee is handicapmcc@gmail.com If you have a reasonable explanation the score can be removed. It helps if you re not a chronic offender. Fair handicaps make the game enjoyable for everyone. Handicap Committee Sharon Sparks, Chair Greg Baeten, PGA Professional Bob Carbo, Mary-ellen Derry, Tim Derry, Gerald Ford, Chip Mace, Joan Savage, Angie Yoo Chris Jordan If you have any questions for the handicap committee, please us at handicapmcc@gmail.com

14 M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 14 M EN S G O L F A S S O C I A T I O N 2014 MGA Committee: Mike Althouse -President Steve Craver- Vice President Rich Whittington- Treasurer Phil Moebus- Secretary

M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 15 S E N I O R M EN S G O L F A S S O C I A T I O N MONTGOMERY COUNTRY CLUB 2014 SMGA RYDER CUP TEAM AT HOBBIT'S GLEN ON 10/14 9 HOLE BEST

15 M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 15 S E N I O R M EN S G O L F A S S O C I A T I O N MONTGOMERY COUNTRY CLUB 2014 SMGA RYDER CUP TEAM AT HOBBIT'S GLEN ON 10/14 9 HOLE BEST BALL 9 HOLE SCRAMBLE AT MONTGOMERY ON 10/23 9 HOLE ALTERNATE SHOT 9 HOLE INDIVIDUAL STEVE MURFIN 5.4 AND BOB HAIGHT 6.3 HAL LACKEY 6.5 AND RANDY ALDRIDGE 8.1 GEORGE MAGAS 8.5 AND DEAN SCLAVOUNOS 9.4 DON MEYER 9.0 AND JIM STAPLES 10.0 HARRY LEAVY 10.3 AND MIKE HOGUE 12.2 DON MIECZKOWSKI 13.3 AND GENE BOTELER 13.9 NORM ALPHER 14.4 AND MIKE THOMPSON 14.6 JOE WESTNER 15.8 AND DENNIS ZUTANT 17.1 CARL MERRY 17.6 AND DENNIS BEAUFORT 21.0 RON WILES 25.6 AND JACK ANDRE 25,8 DUBBY BARBER 4.9 AND BOB HAIGHT 6.3 HAL LACKEY 6.5 AND ALAN FRIEND 8.3 GEORGE MAGAS 8.5 AND WALLY PELLERITE HARRY LEAVY 10.3 AND TIM DERRY 10.4 MIKE LEE 12.0 AND MIKE HOGUE 12.2 PHIL ZLOTNICK 13.6 AND WINSOR WHITEN 14.3 WAYNE ROWLAND 15.9 AND DENNIS ZUTANT 17.1 BARRY MARKOWITZ 17.4 AND C.D. LEE 18.8 DENNIS BEAUFORT 21.0 AND ALBERT KIM 23.7 RON WILES 25.6 AND JACK ANDRE 25.8

The MVTM A consists of 9 holer organizations from many of the premier clubs in MD and VA. A summer long match play competition is held every year. Montgomery s first win with the MVTMA came in 1997.

16 M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 16 M C C L A D I E S 9 H O L E R S : MCC 9 Holer Ladies Win Trophy!!! The MCC 9 hole ladies clinched the trophy in the final match of the Maryland Virginia Team Match Association competition, August 5 at Congressional County Club. The MVTM A consists of 9 holer organizations from many of the premier clubs in MD and VA. A summer long match play competition is held every year. Montgomery s first win with the MVTMA came in The MCC 9 holers also took first place in 2009, 2011, and this year, 2014!!! Team match players included Freda Chase, Pam Conti, Yukie Evans, Lori Hoskins, Bette Mercer, Ann Mieczkowski, Jennifer Moersen, Tilly Murray, Paula Tranfaglia, Terry Westervelt, Janet Wilson, and team captain, Joan Savage. The trophy presentation will be at the final MVTMA meeting Oct 23rd at Kenwood Country Club where afterwards, the trophy will make its way home to Montgomery CC once again!!

17 M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 17 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday October 1 Handicap Meeting Patio Party 5 Super Sr. Club Championship Football Specials 6 Golf Outing 7 MISGA WGA Drawing Party 8 Member Council Meeting 9 10 Ladies Member Guest (WGA) 11 MGA Hogan Cup Patio Party 12 MGA Hogan Cup Football Specials MISGA Pro-Am WGA Solheim Cup Patio Party 19 WGA Solheim Cup Football Specials 20 Golf Outing SMGA Ryder Cup 24 MGA Drawing Party Oktoberfest at MCC 25 Patio Party 26 MGA Closing Day Football Specials Halloween Hayride and Pumpkin Painting Happy Halloween!! Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday November 1 WGA Closing Day 2 Mixed Closing Day Football Specials Handicap Comm. Meeting 6 7 Family Feud Night Prime Rib Night 8 SMGA Turkey 9 Shopping Vendor Day Football Specials SMGA Turkey Shoot 12 Member Council Meeting WGA Awards & Banquet Bar Pictionary Football Specials Football Specials 30 Football Specials Thanksgiving Day 28 29

M ONTGO ME R Y C OU NTR Y C L U B T E E T I ME S N E W SL E TTE R CURRENT COURSE CONDITIONS ARE ON OUR HOME PAGE AT www.montgomerycc.

Valencia Lewis Executive Chef Tony Hang Food & Beverage Manager Kim Brown Golf Staff Head Golf Professional Greg Baeten Assistant Golf Professional Randall Thompson Superintendent Steve Newsome

have something to do with how busy we are during the fall months. Fall is my favorite time of the year with the leaves turning and our fall renovation practices underway.

18 M ONTGO ME R Y C OU NTR Y C L U B T E E T I ME S N E W SL E TTE R CURRENT COURSE CONDITIONS ARE ON OUR HOME PAGE AT MCC STAFF Business Staff General Manager Tim Woodruff Sales & Marketing Manager Cliff Burdette Accountant Shakia Stewart Food & Beverage Staff Food & Beverage Director/ Events Coordinator Valencia Lewis Executive Chef Tony Hang Food & Beverage Manager Kim Brown Golf Staff Head Golf Professional Greg Baeten Assistant Golf Professional Randall Thompson Superintendent Steve Newsome Assistant Superintendent Phil Plaskowitz P AGE 1 8 SUPERINTENDENT S NOTES Superintendents News Every year and the older I get it seems that time keeps flying by faster and faster, but it may also have something to do with how busy we are during the fall months. Fall is my favorite time of the year with the leaves turning and our fall renovation practices underway. Even though we still have several events in October to work around we have been busy aerifying areas of the course, seeding, and getting ready to apply some fertilizer. I always say what we do now will always pay off next year. Currently we have completed aerifying all the tees and soon will start to verticut the tees that have a lot of bentgrass in them. We took all of the aerification cores from the tees and dumped them on the range in the bare areas in the landing area to help fill in the low spots. First we spread the cores over the bare area, seeded those areas with tall fescue seed and then tamped down the soil to have good seed to soil contact and then those areas were covered with straw to aid in germination and prevent any wash outs. The next area we will start to aerify will be the approaches. We will continue to dump those cores on the range as well filling in as many bare areas we can. Just like every fall we have the famous hayride during our Halloween pumpkin painting so come out and enjoy the ride that Farmer Phil takes the kids on around the course. Also please visit my blog to see pictures of course projects and any updates with what we are doing at the club. In closing please remember to fix your ball marks and one other, replace your divots, rake the bunkers after you have entered them and place the rake with the handle pointing out. Once again I would like to Thank You for your Membership and Dedication to Montgomery Country Club. If you have a question you would like answered please feel free to me at snewsome@montgomerycc.com. Steve Newsome Golf Course Superintendent snewsome@montgomerycc.com Montgomery Country Club Golf View Dr Laytonsville, MD Phone: Golf Shop: Fax: PILATES CLASSES AT MCC CONTACT MARIA KOLANOWSKI BY CLICKING HERE

19 M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE 19 WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST IN FLORIDA!! ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL: DAN HALL

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General Manager Notes Page 2 Brunch With Santa Page 8 Member Holiday Part y Page 5. H a p p y H o l I d a y s!

M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME S NE WSLETTE R P AGE General Manager Notes Page 2 Brunch With Santa Page 8 Member Holiday Part y Page 5 H a p p y H o l I d a y s! M ONTGO ME RY COUNTRY CLUB T EE TIME