Special points of interest Easter Brunch Page 3 Nine hole Ladies League Page 9 Letter from the new golf pro Page 12 Hours of Operation 2288 Fargo Blvd Geneva, IL 60134 March 2015 Talon Office# 630-208-4653 Fax# 630-208-4658 Office Hours Sun - Mon-...CLOSED Tues-Sat.8:00-5:00pm Dining Room Hours: Lunch Tues - Sun...11:00-5:00pm Dinner Tues-Thurs..5:00-8:30pm Fri-Sat.5:00-9:00pm Golf Shop Phone# 630-943-4010 Fax# 630-845-1135 Golf Shop Hours Tues-Sun...8:00-5:00pm Driving Range - Indoor Golf Practice Area - Open during golf shop hours. Pool Closed for the Season 1
Message from the General Manager - Eric Pratali 630-943-4016 epratali@eaglebrookclub.com 2014/2015 Board of Governors President Bruce Caldwell President Elect Chris Roberts Secretary Kathy Henry Youth, Swim, and Tennis Chair Dining/Social Chair Kathleen Harrington Membership Chair Kathy Henry Golf Chair Chris Roberts Golf Vice-Chair Tom Kupetis Greens & Grounds Chair Bill Henkelman Vice Chair of Green s & Grounds Tim Wiltshire Members at Large Doug Jeppesen Mike Ritschdorff Dear Eagle Brook Members, Now that we enter into the month of March, we are finalizing the details for the upcoming season and events. It can t come soon enough. Hopefully the weather will cooperate like it did two years ago when we were playing golf in mid-march. The Eagle Brook Staff is looking forward to seeing your Family and Guests this year at all of the fun events we have in store for you. Recently I attended a Membership Boot Camp in Omaha Nebraska with Derek Weber and Tony Medina. It was a great three days and we took home some great information and ideas that we are looking to incorporate at Eagle Brook CC. Next, I will be heading to Dallas, Texas on Monday, March 2 nd Thursday, March 5 th for Eagle Golf s General Manager meetings. I will keep you updated with any important information / changes. Although I am a little sad to relinquish the position, I am very excited to announce Eagle Brook C.C. s new Head Golf Professional. Ryan Buckland, PGA comes to us from Stone Bridge C.C., and will officially join the Eagle Brook Family on March 3 rd. We were all very impressed with Ryan s qualifications and private club experience, and he blew us away during the interview process! I have worked with Ryan during our men s travel team events as well as other Illinois PGA section meetings and events. I am confident that Ryan s extensive experience in Member service, event management, instruction, and development programs, will help him to be successful at EBCC. I ask that you please provide the same warm welcome and support that you provided to me when I came to Eagle Brook in 2007 as the new Head Professional. I plan to work closely with Ryan to ensure a smooth transition and continue to provide a high level experience in all areas of the golf operation. Please see the from the golf shop portion of the talon to see Ryan Buckland s short Bio. Be on the lookout for an exciting and new website experience on the Eagle Brook website, which will provide a more user-friendly experience, not to mention an updated look!! The 2015 Member Tournament book will be available on the club s website along with hard copy versions available at the club. Please make sure to take note of several exciting changes to this year s Tournament book, including: New Men s 9 hole league with rules, fees, etc. New T-cap system method & member T-cap listing Kolbe cup preferred weekend tee times Opening day event, pairing party on Friday & All Members are welcome to the Opening Party Member/member date change Aerie Invite new price options Partner s Total Ball event date change and pairing party Club Championship date change & format change Aerie Cup date change Aerie Cup bonus Points based on participation. Think spring, Direct Phone Numbers Clubhouse Main Number 630.208.4653 General Manager 630.943.4016 Catering/Events 630.943.4009 Golf Pro 630.943.4015 Golf Shop 630.943.4010 Chef 630.943.4008 F&B Director 630.943.4014 Membership 630.943.4013 Clubhouse Mgr 630.943.4011 Pool House 630.208.5949 Maintenance Bldg 630.208.0211 2 Jeff Robinson Eric Pratali, PGA General Manager
Message from the Superintendent - Greg Johnson 630-208-0211 gjohnson@eaglebrookclub.com MARCH 2015 TALON 2015 has started off a bit slower than I would like. February has been very cold challenging all-time temperature records for the month. Thankfully, we have not experienced an abundance of temperature spikes which can be extremely difficult for plants and turf. Rather, the 16-inch blanket of snow we received in January has provided nice insulation and protection. I don t anticipate any turf damage this spring providing this current cold snap doesn t linger more than a couple more weeks. With Arcis /Eagle Golf acquiring 30-something new clubs, corporate headquarters is understandably swamped with their new-found workload. Included in this comes the tasks of opening new accounts for each club, creating operating budgets as well as identifying and addressing capital needs. Patience is a word I ve adopted recently and quite frankly still trying to wrap my head around. Once these hurdles are crossed, we ll be off and running. What we have been able to do, we have done. The following list identifies most of the amenities we ve refurbished this winter: Driving range tee dividers Out of bounds stakes Hazard stakes Cart traffic bollards CDGA tee plates Bunker rakes Flagsticks Putting green cups Soil/Seed containers Benches 4
Message from the Superintendent - Greg Johnson 630-208-0211 gjohnson@eaglebrookclub.com Ball washers Garbage containers We are currently working on our custom tee markers and sanding/painting the benches that sit in front of the clubhouse. Following that we ll paint the walls and possibly the floor in the maintenance building. We ll have to play a little catch-up with our equipment repair as we wait for approval on accounts for parts. Removing our inventory of dead ash trees is a top priority as soon as I get the thumbs up. When things start rocking and rolling, we ll be ready! Greg Johnson Regional Golf Course Superintendent
Message from the Membership Director Derek Weber dweber@eaglebrookclub.com From the Membership Desk I am incredibly excited to be here and want to really make a difference for all the current and future members that will be joining our family. I am coming here from the Kane County Cougars where I did group sales for the last three and a half years. I will bring member service focus, fresh ideas and a constant effort to improve and grow the Eagle Brook member experience. I have already had the pleasure of meeting some of you and I look forward to meeting all of you as the weather starts to turn and we head into spring. A little background of who I am. I was born and raised in Kansas City and received my Bachelor s Degree from the University of Kansas. I grew up playing baseball and golf because of health issues those were the only two sports doctors would let me play. The passion for both sports carried over into my professional career and led me here. At the University of Kansas is where I was lucky enough to meet my wonderful wife. We just celebrated our 6 th year of marriage and the birth of our first child. Bryce will be 6 months old in March. After working for multiple sports teams in the Kansas City area we decided to relocate to the Chicago area where my wife was born. We love the area and are happy to call it our home. I am currently getting to know the Eagle Brook way and sorting through a lot of information to make Eagle Brook the best I can for current and future members. I look forward to having a great 2015! All the best to you and your family, Derek Weber Director of Membership *Photos from the Member Cocktail party 7
Message from the Membership Director Derek Weber dweber@eaglebrookclub.com M e m b e r s h i p U p d a t e s Everyone welcome our new Social Members the Kegebein family. Andrew and his wife Alicia are moving into the area from Naperville. Andrew s job had his family moving all over but they are finally settling down in the area. Andrew and Alicia are looking forward to bringing their two sons, Drew age 7 and Zack age 6, to enjoy the pool this summer as well as the food here at the club. They are also thinking of getting Drew and Zack involved in some of our wonderful Junior programs. Let s make sure when we see them we all make them feel welcomed and part of the Eagle Brook family. I would like to also introduce you to the Welch family our newest Sports Members. Danielle thought it would be a wonderful birthday gift for her husband James. They live in the Eagle Brook subdivision with their two year old daughter Eva. James is the Midwest sales representative for his company while Danielle works for the De Kalb school district with special needs children. James is looking forward to hitting the links while Danielle and Eva look forward to enjoying their time at the pool. They are very excited to be a part of the family. Welcome back Jay and Suzie Snyder. The Snyder s are rejoining the family as a Full Golf Members. They live right here in Geneva and are excited to be back. 8
The Eagles and The Birdies ~ 9 Hole Ladies Golf League Welcome to the EBCC Ladies 9 Hole Golf League! My name is Shelley Kupetis, and I will be your new 9 Hole Membership Ladies League Chair for this upcoming season. I will be working with Assistant Golf Pro, Steve Bork, and look forward to an exciting season! We are encouraging all women Members to join us on the golf course. Our first meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 8 th at 6pm. This will include a Cocktail Hour with Hors D oeuvres, a Trunk Show featuring the latest golf fashions, and an Informational Meeting to learn more about what we have planned for you this spring and summer! The purpose of this league is to provide a fun, friendly and competitive weekly golf game for those women who enjoy playing 9 Holes, and would like to improve their game. We will provide a variety of games where you will be able to Post Scores, and will have select nights to play Scrambles as well! I am happy to announce we will have (2) Ladies Divisions this year. We will have The Eagles, for those who would like to play in a traditional league, and we will have The Birdies, for those of you who would like to come out and play a Scramble. The good news is that you may choose to play in either league on a weekly basis, and will just sign up as an Eagle or a Birdie that day to give everyone some flexibility. Our goal is to boost participation this year. We would like to see more women coming out to play who would like to learn more about the rules and etiquette of the game without feeling any pressure. It s really all about joining in and having fun at Eagle Brook! League Days are played on Tuesday nights, and begin with a 5:30pm Shotgun start. Our first league night is scheduled for April 28 th.our evening will begin with a women s league group photo at 5:15pm outside the Pro-Shop. This picture will be displayed in the ladies locker room and will be featured on our website. We will play in an Opening Night Scramble, and will have a special Dinner to follow prepared by Chef Brandon. Our season will end on September 1 st with a Closing Night Scramble and Dinner with Steve. Our Annual Ladies Member/Guest Event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2015, so please Save the Date! If you are interested in joining the Ladies 9 Hole Golf League please contact us at your earliest convenience. You may reach me on my cell phone at: (630) 886-1190 or you can send me an email at: michellemarie7@comcast.net.you can contact Steve at (630) 943-4010 or email him at: sbork@eaglebrookclub.com. Please note: We are encouraging all 3 Hole Ladies to attend our informational meeting on April 28 th as well. Thank you for your interest! We look forward to a wonderful Golf Season! Shelley Kupetis Membership Chair of the 9 Hole Ladies Golf League 9
A Message from the F&B Department Alanna Kaihara 630-943-4012 akaihara@eaglebrookclub.com Chef: Brandon Harness 630-943-4008 bharness@eaglebrookclub.com Hello Everyone! March is upon us, but winter doesn t seem to be quite through with us as of yet. The Food and Beverage Staff continues going forward to provide you with new and exciting experiences including Member Cocktail on Friday, March 6 th, and corned beef and cabbage to celebrate St. Patrick s Day running from Friday, March 13 th through Tuesday, March 17 th. Catering bookings are starting to ramp up, but we will make the time in March to make a few revisions to the lunch/dinner menus in an effort to keep your culinary tastes satisfied with new offerings. We will be having Fried Chicken Night on March 11 th, with French Bistro Night on March 25 th. Prime Rib Night will be on Saturday, March 28 th, and we will be serving all you can eat Beer Battered Cod with all the fixings every Friday of the month. Busy. Easter Brunch is right around the corner on Sunday, April 5 th featuring our Grand Buffet..you don t want to miss it. Please keep us in mind for your special day, and please make your reservations soon as times will fill up quickly. Hopefully, Old Man Winter will move on down the line soon, and we will begin to see the golf course beginning to green up.everyone I m sure is looking forward to it. Welcome to our new Members.we are looking forward to getting to know you and your families. Thank you in advance for giving us the opportunity to provide a quality dining experience, and we look forward to seeing all of you soon. Cheers, The Food and Beverage Staff The Eagle Brook Wine Society offers Members an excellent opportunity to enhance the value of their Membership. The monthly events are great social gatherings to learn about new and unique wines while mingling with friends. It is a unique and unparalleled value. As a Wine Society Member you will gain access to wine makers and experts to teach you the nuances of fine wines, receive announcements of new and limited release wines and be eligible for discounts for wines on our current wine list. We still have several wine lockers available. For more information or to join the Wine Society please contact: Alanna Kaihara at : akaihara@eaglebrookclub.com 10
Message from the Golf Pro - Ryan Buckland PGA 630-943-9015 rbuckland@eaglebrookclub.com Dear Eagle Brook Members, My name is Ryan Buckland and I am your new Head Golf Professional. I was raised in Naperville, with the exception of three years that my family lived in Lexington, Kentucky. It was during my time in Kentucky that I fell in love with the game of golf. I fondly remember my mother dropping me of at Tates Creek Golf Course at 7:00 am, to be picked up when the sun went down. I knew at that point that I wanted golf to be a part of my life. I attended the University of Iowa, where I met and fell for my wife, Rebecca. After some time in our relationship, she asked me a common question asked to most young adults, What do you want to do for the rest of your life. My response was, I always dreamed of being a Head Golf Professional. It was not long before we moved to a suburb of Orlando, Florida to start me on that path. I attended and graduated from San Diego Golf Academy (now The Golf Academy of America). At the same time I began my career as an Outside Service Attendant at Magnolia Plantation Golf Club. I am grateful for the experience of starting in this career outside and being able to fully understand the service aspect of the profession. Within months, I was promoted to work inside the Golf Shop. I advanced in my career throughout my schooling and worked at two other facilities, ending up as the 1 st Assistant Golf Professional at Sweetwater Golf & Country Club in Longwood, Florida. A few years later, my wife and I were looking to return to the Chicagoland area to be closer to family and to extend it with a child (Ellie). I was offered the 1 st Assistant Golf Professional position at Stonebridge Country Club in 2006, which I gratefully accepted. It was at Stonebridge were I attained my PGA Class A status and learned under Head Golf Professional, Kevin Wenstrup. During my tenure at Stonebridge, I led all tournament operations, women s programs, junior programs, and merchandising. I have always been a customer service oriented professional and I look forward to carrying on this passion with you. It is a great honor that I am the PGA Head Golf Professional at Eagle Brook Country Club. I am looking forward to a fun year at Eagle Brook and I am genuinely excited to meet and get to know each of you in the coming months. Ryan Buckland, PGA rbuckland@eaglebrookclub.com 12
Message from The Golf Shop 630-943-4010 From the Golf Shop We have been busy preparing for the upcoming season and we are all looking forward to a GREAT 2015 Golf Season!!! The 2015 EBCC Tournament Book is complete and is available on the club s website - www.eaglebrookclub.com. Details for all of this year s Member events, handicap info, Aerie Cup point info, rules & etiquette, etc. are found inside the book. Please take the time to read this year s tournament book as there are several changes that have been made to events and schedules for this year. The 2015 Junior Golf Booklet is also available for you to view on the club s website. There have been a few changes to the Junior Golf program, so please take the time to review this year s program. Besides the hiring of our new Head Golf Professional, I am happy to announce that our Assistant Golf Professionals Steve Bork & William Berry will be returning for the 2015 season. We are happy to have both Steve & William back. Just a reminder that the Aerie Invitational (Men s Member Guest) registration opens on Sunday, March 22 nd We will accept walk in entries only on March 23 rd. You may not submit another member s entry form. We will accept all other forms of entry (fax & email) starting March 23 rd. All entry forms must be completed with guest name, address, club affiliation, age (if over 65). Entry dates, required deposits and guest information requirements will be strictly adhered to. In the case of over 60 entries before the deadline, past winners will have first priority followed by members who have played or signed up for the event the most times in the last four years (tie breaker would be who participated in the most recent year) March 2015 Events @ a Glance Saturday, February 21 st Sunday, March 14 th Sunday, March 22 nd Sunday, March 22 nd Thursday, March 26 th Saturday, March 28 th Becker & Kolbe registration begins EBCC Opening Event registration begins (formerly called Spring Scramble) for both men and women Aerie Invitational & Spring Member Guest registration begins Kolbe & Becker registration Deadline Kolbe & Becker pairings posted Kolbe & Becker matches begin 14
Message from The Golf Shop 630-943-4010 Guest Fee Stimulus Plan Available for purchase thru April 30 th For those of you who plan to treat Guests to a round of golf at Eagle Brook C.C. this year, we have a great opportunity for you to save up to 30% on guest fees! Thru April 30th, we will be offering a prepaid Guest Pass booklet to be used during the 2015 golf season. 6 Prepaid Guest Passes for $330 ($55 per Guest round) - a savings of $144 * Normal Guest Green Fee: $79/ Guest No Limit on the # of booklets purchased. Valid for the 2015 golf season ONLY. No extensions. Guest Pass rules/ restrictions Can be used for normal Guest play only, cannot be used for events/ tournaments. Not redeemable for anything except guest fees (no merchandise, carts, etc.) Does not include cart fee. Guest Passes valid for 18 holes. The Golf shop will hold the guest pass booklets to eliminate lost or forgotten passes. Members may not bring the same Guest to play at EBCC more than 6 times per season. Guest passes will not be applied unless requested by the Member. If you are interested in purchasing a Guest Pass booklet, Please contact the golf shop @ 630.943.4010 15
March 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 Green s 7:00pm 4 5 8:30pm Book Club 6:00pm 6 Member Cocktail Party Fish Fry 7 Golf 10:00am 8 9 10 11 Family Night (Fried Chicken) Dining 12 8:30pm Board of Governor s 13 St. Patty s Day Specials Fish Fry 14 St. Patty s Day Specials 15 16 17 Happy St. Patrick s Day 18 19 8:30pm 20 Fish Fry 21 22 23 24 25 Family Night (French Bistro) 26 8:30pm 27 Fish Fry 28 Prime Rib Dinner Buffet 29 30 31
April 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 8:30pm, Book Club 6:00pm 3 Fish Fry 4 Easter Egg Hunt 10:30am 5 Easter Sunday Brunch 6 7 Green s 7:00pm 8 Family Dining Night Ladies 9&18 hole Informational 9 8:30pm, Board of Governors 7:00pm 10 11 Member Cocktail Party 12 13 14 Membership 7:00pm 15 16 8:30pm 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Family Dining Night 8:30pm Prime Rib Dinner 26 27 28 Ladies 9 Hole league Begins 29 30 8:30pm Golf 7:00pm