The Lexington Times May newsletter 2017 Over 100 years of fun from the general manager April showers bring May flowers! Our team is busy preparing the club for a fantastic summer season of fun for your enjoyment. With college and high school graduations, the end of school and the beginning of summer, please call us if we can help you in any way. If you need a place to host a graduation, birthday, sweet sixteen or other celebration, please call us and we ll be happy to work with you to provide a wonderful event. We ve been busy with some improvements to the Tri-Brook outdoor dining area and are completing some finishing touches to the pool area. In the Tri-Brook, we ve repaired the ceiling on the patio, installed some new lighting, and are adding firepit tables so you can enjoy Lexington s most beautiful outdoor dining experience. Be sure to reserve your table and watch the sunset on the mountains, the beautiful view of the pond, and golfers challenging the 18th hole. At the swimming pool, in addition to painting the main pool and repairing/repainting the concrete deck, we re changing the existing covered entrance into a service area to include a grill (graciously donated by Eric Spencer), microwave, and other items in to provide a quicker and more enjoyable food & beverage experience while you work on your tan and enjoy the cool water. We ll fire up the grill on busy days and weekends, and be able to provide fresh salads, frozen child and adult smoothies, and other wonderful treats from our new poolside menu. Also coming to the pool this summer will be a new kids play area. We re fencing in part of the grass area behind the pool, and will be installing a small playground to include a sandbox, swing set and picnic table for your children or grandchildren to enjoy. Join us as we reopen the pool on Saturday, May 27 and welcome our new Pool Manager and Youth Events manager Kelly Bogensberger. Kelly will join us after graduating from the University of Minnesota. She ll bring pool experience and enthusiasm as we upgrade our service at the pool and activities for our kids. As was the case last year, we ll be extending the hours of the pool for your enjoyment. Pool hours are 8am-dusk Monday- Sunday, with no lifeguards on duty in the mornings. Pool rules will be posted, but we remind you that children under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult when no lifeguards are on duty. One item that we need you to be aware of is the need to follow the rules regarding alcoholic beverages. Virginia ABC law does not allow members to bring alcoholic beverages onto the property. Whether it s on the golf course or at the pool, please refrain from bringing in your own beer or liquor. You may, however, bring your own wine to the Tri-Brook for dinner. We ll be happy to open and serve it to you for a small corkage fee. Thank you in advance for your consideration, as we don t want to put our ABC license at risk. As Ann and I celebrate our one year anniversary at Lexington, we d like to take a moment and thank you all for your support. And as always, please keep in mind that I welcome your comments and criticisms. If there are areas we can improve, please let me know and our team will work diligently to make your experience enjoyable every time you visit. See you at the Club! Salutation - Warmest Regards, Mike Ahrnsbrak General Manager LGCC 2016-17 Board of Directors President Bill Russell Vice President / Treasurer Thom Gill Secretary Montrose Grandberry Jake Burks Dick Emrey Steve Grist Jim Joyner Charles Kostelni Dave Leonard James Owens Kermit Rockett Randy Shomo Contact Us Mike Ahrnsbrak, PGA General Manager Jeff Karlstrand, Superintendent Jeff Wagner, PGA Head Golf Professional Bunyan Fortune Executive Chef Lori McIvor Office Manager Debbie Knick Controller Tel: 540-463-4141 Fax: 540-464-3780 Tee Times: 540-463-3542 : /LexingtonGolf 1
Golf at Lexington Below you ll find exciting events, important notes and more! Pro Shop Hours Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tee Times 540-463-3542 golf updates Golf Committee Update In an effort to accommodate our gold tee players The Golf Committee has decided to make the following adjustments to the gold tee locations. #4 Gold at Red 110 yards #7 Gold at White 330 yards #12 Gold at Red 274 yards #13 Gold at White 297 yards Complimentary Junior Clinic Saturday, May 13 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Memorial Day Scramble Monday, May 29 Format: 4 Person Shamble Cost: $25.00 plus cart fee, Guest $70.00 includes all fees. $5.00 discount for members if signed up a week prior to the event. Time: 11:00 shotgun start Adult Junior Tournament Sunday, May 21 Format: 2 Person Captain s Choice (9 Holes) Cost: $10.00 Per Player Plus Cart Time: 2:00 Shotgun Start Course Closings Friday, May 5, Hospice Benefit Golf Tournament Friday, May 12, Young Life Golf Tournament Friday, May 19, Chamber Of Commerce Friday, June 2, Keydet Club Golf Outing Driving Range Closes at 5:00 on Sundays The driving range will close at 5:00 on Sundays throughout the summer so the maintenance department can stay on a steady schedule mowing the range on Mondays. Coming in June Ladies Member-Member Tournament Saturday & Sunday June 3 & 4 We are officially accepting entries for the 2017 Member-Guest Tournament that will take place on Friday-Sunday June 23-25. Sign-up is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Last year s event was hugely successful and the players and their significant others raved about the wonderful food, entertainment and overall feel of the event. We hope to build upon the momentum so please tell your friends and encourage them to play in one of our true signature events! Member/Guest Tournament June 23-25 (Friday through Sunday) Format: Best Ball of 2 (9 Hole Match Play Point System) Entry Fee: $175.00 Per Player Registration: Sign up at the Pro Shop. 2
Golf at Lexington Below you ll find exciting events, important notes and more! Pro Shop Hours Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tee Times 540-463-3542 From the superintendent Whew! I think we finally have most of the mowing under control. All but the roughs anyway. Not only is it hard on the golfers but it is tough on the equipment. Spraying the fairways with a growth regulator has helped and we will continue through July, maybe August. May is always a busy month for pesticide applications. We apply the second application of pre emergent weed control to the fairways, and treat the greens with fungicides for disease, growth regulator for poa seedhead control, and an insecticide that protects the greens for the summer. I am still working with the greens committee to get a lake treatment program in place. It appears it may involve use of chemicals as well as some additional aeration programs. We should be fully staffed by early May and get them trained and up to speed by the middle of the month. Jeff Karlstrand, CGCS Director of Agronomy a senior moment by Mike Evans Captain Louis Grandberry conducted his inaugural meeting of the Senior Mens Team on April 13, 2017. He thanked outgoing captain, Lynn McCoy, for his two years of leadership, culminating with last year s winning season. Louis emphasized building on last year s team spirit and camaraderie. He threw out the possibility of establishing a season ending four team playoff beginning in 2018. He will explore interest among the ten teams that we currently play. Team members agreed to continue wearing white shirts for home matches and to purchase green shirts for our away matches. Members should contact the Pro Shop to order the correct size. Kermit Rockett called attention to the opportunities for all club members to improve our course in two ways: First, we can sign up for the Volunteer Cadre, which will serve to augment Superintendent Jeff Karlstrand s team to tackle special progress and ongoing maintenance. Sign-up sheets are available in the Pro Shop. Second, there is an ad hoc committee that is exploring establishing a Golf Fund with the purpose of using voluntarily given contributions exclusively to improve the course. Details will be forthcoming. The meeting was followed by an 18-hole captain s choice competition with teams selected by the Pro Shop. Seven 4-man teams participated. First place was claimed by the team of John South, Bob Hopkins, Charles Fraley, and Lynn Jones; second went to Bruce King, Jay Crawford, Larry Black, and Bob Welch; while third was the team of David Woody, Gordon Calkins, Max Caskie, and John DeVogt. It was a beautiful day and a great warm-up for the 2017 season which officially gets underway with a home match against the team from Lakeview (Harrisonburg) on April 20. Results of that match will be posted in the next newsletter. The team is always looking for new members of any skill level. Please contact Louis Grandberry (revgrandberry@aol.com) or the Pro Shop for more information. 3
from our kitchen From our table to yours. From the Chef I would like to thank all the members, for their suggestions, ideas, and recipes for the coming Pool season, keep sending them! bunyan.fortune@uptoparmanagement.com May CULINARY CELEBRATIONS Cinco de Mayo, National Hoagie Day, and Oyster Day all fall on the same day. We will be offering a Mexican style Oyster Po Boy with salsa, coleslaw, and pepper jack cheese. Tri-Brook Bar & Grill Sunday 11a.m. - 6p.m. Kitchen closes at 4 p.m. Monday Closed Tuesday 11a.m. - 6p.m. Kitchen closes at 4 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday 11a.m. - 8p.m. Friday - Saturday 11a.m. - 9p.m. Chef s Tips: May Quotes Now every field is clothed with grass, and every tree with leaves; now the woods put forth their blossoms, and the year assumes its gay attire. ~Virgil May is white clouds behind pine trees, Puffed out and marching upon a blue sky. ~Amy Lowelle Prevent Bacteria Growth on Dairy MAY SPECIALS EVERY WEEKEND Special BBQ entree and Salad Appetizer at a special price! Burger night Our traditional hamburger will be offered on Wednesday for $5 Another dairy tip: In order to make cottage cheese or sour cream last longer, place the container upside down in the fridge. Inverting the tub creates a vacuum that inhibits the growth of bacteria that causes food to spoil. Keep Honey Clear Believe it or not, honey is the only nonperishable food substance, so don t get rid of the stuff if it crystallizes or becomes cloudy. Microwave on medium heat, in 30-second increments, to make honey clear again. Book Your Event with Us! For your next gathering, reception, or meeting, come and experience the same warmth and hospitality that our members enjoy. Our clubhouse offers Lexington s most beautiful View and can accommodate groups from 20 to 250. Let the LGCC team take the stress out of your event. Whether it is a business meeting, luncheon, private dinner, banquet, cocktail party, or lavish wedding reception, our team is ready to make your event special. Contact Deborah Goglia at 540-463-4141 to schedule your event today! 4
Upcoming food & Beverage Events Visit the Club s website for the latest information! Kentucky Derby Party Chamber Golf Classic & Low Country Boil Enjoy mint juleps, wear a fancy hat, watch the race, then enjoy a delicious chef s table dinner! Details to come. Register for the Chamber Golf Classic with Dinner, or just sign up for the Low Country Boil! Come enjoy some beach music with Jason - you never know if some Karaoke will break out! Chef s Table Pool Opening Ceremony It s back by popular demand! Join Chef Bunyan as he prepares a spectacular five course tableside dinner! Reservations required and limited to the first 10 to sign up. Join us as we open the pool for the season. Music, games, air brush tatoo artists and lots of other fun and games for the whole family! Saturday, May 6 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the View Friday, May 19 1:00 p.m. Shotgun 4:00-8:30 p.m. Band and Low Country Boil Saturday, May 13 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 27 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. wednesday W ne time Join us for dinner on pasta night and enjoy a bottle of wine. If you like what you drink, then you can take another one home for 1/2 price (select bottles only). We ll also have trivia, tastings, or special guest speakers every Wednesday. Buy one bottle, get one 1/2 price. It doesn t matter if the glass is half empty or half full. Mother s Day Brunch Sunday, May 14 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Mom s deserve the best, so let us pamper her with great service and wonderful food on her special day! To make reservations, please call 540-463-4141 or visit our website. 5
MAY Event calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 9am LLGA Day 4 ) 5 Course Closed due to Outside Event 6 Kentucky Derby Party 3-6pm 7 8 9 10 11 ) 12 Course Closed due to Outside Event 13 Complimentary Jr. Clinic 10am-12pm Sunday Brunch Chef s Table 6:30-8:30pm 14 15 16 17 Ladies Spring Fling Opening Day for the LLGA 18 ) 19 Course Closed Chamber Golf Classic 20 Mother s Day Brunch Tri-Brook open at 2pm Chef s Lunch and Dinner Low Country Boil with Beach Music 4-8:30pm 21 Adult/Junior Golf Tournament 22 23 24 25 ) 26 27 Sunday Brunch Live Music by Jason Hostetter Pool Grand Opening 28 Sunday Brunch 29 Memorial Day Shamble 11:00am 30 31 1 ) Board Meeting 2 Course Closed due to Outside Event 3