Looking back on 2014 at RHCC... The Year In Review As 2014 comes to a close, we look back over the year at Rolling Hills Country Club. It was a great year with upgrades to the course and clubhouse, many events and outings, 62 new memberships added to the RHCC family, as well as many rounds of golf for our members. We would like to highlight some of this as we reminisce.
BUNKERS UPGRADED: The troublesome bunker on #9 was rebuilt this past year using the Better Billy Bunker system. This innovative system utilizes a gravel layer to facilitate fast drainage resulting in little to no erosion even with large amounts of rain. While the cost was significant, the improvement has been amazing. David Farris and the maintenance crew also removed old torn liners and replaced them with new Sand Trapper liners on 11 other holes. Some bunkers were reduced in size for better management.. These changes have improved the playability of our course and will continue to for many years to come. NEW WINDOWS INSTALLED: Three new Pella windows were installed in the Golf Shop this fall and what a difference they have made! These energy efficient windows have enhanced the Golf Shop both inside and out. Thanks to members Mike Kaufman, Mike Wurth and Cletus Poat for their hard work installing the windows. COMPUTERIZED SCORING FOR TOURNAMENTS: A special thanks to RHCC Member Mark Moore who was instrumental in bringing the Club into the computerized age of tournament pairings, seeding and scorecards. What a great improvement this was for our Club and will continue to streamline our tournaments each year.
MEMORIAL TREE PLANTING: Phase One of the Memorial Tree Planting was completed this year with 10 trees planted in honor or in remembrance. Phase Two has been sold out and the trees are ready to be planted. RHCC MEMBERS HOST OR SPONSOR EVENTS: Thank you to the following members who hosted or sponsored events at Rolling Hills in 2014: Cheryl Metzger, private event Bob Day, Propeller Club Outing David and Angel Edwards, private event Linda Robinson, private event Kim Crice, private event Shaun Crane, Child Watch Golf Outing Dan & Heidi Boaz, Shad Boaz Memorial Renae Crane, private event Brenda and Gary Lee, private event Chad Belcher, private event R.D. and May Parker, private event Don and Marty Korte, private event Brad Holland, Monsanto Rachelle Ihnen, Center Point Recovery Center Outing Sammy Bell, private event Terry Sorrell, Fluor Paducah Kenny & Nicki Roof, private event Bill Evans, WPSD-TV
Larry Cayton & Alice Robertson, Lakeview Homeowners' Association Lisa Lauck, Woof and Waggle Golf Outing Andrea Berschied, John Debow Memorial Jim Cash, Murray State University Coaches MOST IMPROVED PLAYERS: The most improved players for 2014 are Steve Bauer and Kim Denton. Congratulations!!! MEN'S SENIOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Congratulations to Paul Holland, 2014 Senior Men's Player of the Year. This past year Paul was the leading money winner, 2nd in Scoring Average, 2nd in Handicap Index Improvement and 4th in Closest to the Pin. Well done!! RHCC MEMBER SIGNS TO PLAY COLLEGE GOLF: Drake Stepter, son of Kandi Stepter, signed to play college golf at Freed Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee. Drake is a senior at McCracken County High School and played on the MCHS Mustangs Golf Team. Good luck, Drake.
WE SAY A FINAL GOODBYE It is always sad when we say goodbye to part of the Rolling Hills family. We lost these beloved members this past year and will miss them. Bob Jones Cathy Jenks Bob Morris Darrell Dawes