Sand Creek Country Club 2015 Golf Outing Planner The courses are fun to play with generous fairways and good strategic options. The service is second to none. The professional staff treats you like family. Jeff Parkhurst Table of Contents Why Sand Creek? 2 Fact Sheet 3 Amenities & Services 4 Breakfast Options 5 Snack Options 5 Buffet Options 6 On Course Options 7 Bar Options 7 Voted The Best Golf Course in 2013 by the readers of the NW Indiana Business Quarterly, and Best Club for Golf Outings in 2010 by The Times & Shore Magazine SAND CREEK COUNTRY CLUB 1001 Sand Creek Drive South Chesterton, Indiana 46304 219.395.5200 www.sandcreek.com
Why Sand Creek? The opportunity to enjoy a golf outing at Sand Creek Country Club is a rare treat. Sand Creek golf outings are reserved for people who yearn to play at a world-class golf facility and enjoy all the amenities of an exclusive member-only club. If you are one of these people, then we would like to share with you more about Sand Creek Country Club and give you a glimpse of the privileges that await you and your event guests. From the moment your guests arrive at our Club, they will know they are in for something special. As you begin to play the course, you ll soon discover why Sand Creek is a golf experience to be savored. Sculpted by the renowned team of Killian and Nugent, the Creek and Lake courses measure 7,000 yards from the gold championship tees. But fear not, with five separate tee placements, Sand Creek can provide as little or as much of a challenge as you want to try. The approach to the green on Lake 9 Sand Creek A Golf Experience that Transcends the Ordinary When you step onto any of the three 9-hole courses you will immediately be taken by the broad fairways that invite you to take a rip! But this strategic gem of a layout demands much more than just brute force. You ll find the beautiful variety of par 3 s, 4 s, and 5 s challenge every shot in your arsenal from high approach shots to hold the greens, to links style bump and runs to save par. Water adds to the beauty and challenge of many holes and our large undulating greens demand a deft touch with the putter. Marsh 4 Green Overall, this is a picturesque, playable jewel of a course that takes full advantage of its prestigious and exclusive setting and abundant acreage. You and your guests will relish every shot and every hole. In addition, our world-class driving range, chipping area and over-sized practice greens let you polish your game before you play. After Golf Entertain Your Event Guests in Grand Style! Before the first tee shot and after the last putt is dropped, you and your guests will appreciate the first-class service and amenities here at Sand Creek Country Club. The centerpiece of Sand Creek is the elegant 50,000 square foot two-story Italian Renaissance-style clubhouse. As you and your guests enter the main foyer, the elegance is apparent with marble columns, wood paneled walls, and marble arches leading to the grill room, formal dining room, executive dining room and grand ball room. The terrace offers sweeping views across the clock garden, and golf course. The lower level of the clubhouse features finely appointed men s and women s locker rooms and lounges. And we didn t even mention the state-of-theart fitness center, pool, and par 3 golf course which are also available to your event guests. 2
Fact Sheet Sand Creek s 27 holes include the Creek, Lake and Marsh courses, ranked as some of the most challenging in the Midwest. The original 18 holes were built in 1976 by renowned Chicago architects Killian and Nugent, who also designed Kemper Lakes and other wellknown Chicago courses. Golf course designers Jerry Mobley and Charles Howard of Desert Springs Company designed the newest, the Marsh Course, which opened in 1995. Marsh 3 The Courses The Creek Course, the first of the three nine-hole courses at Sand Creek, receives its moniker from Sand Creek, which makes its way through the course. The design puts a premium on club selection and accuracy, while winds off Lake Michigan, just north of Sand Creek, often come into play. The Lake Course at Sand Creek has well placed sod-wall bunkers with several greens guarded by water. The 1995 opening of Sand Creek's Marsh Course was highlighted by the appearance of PGA TOUR professional Tom Kite, who established the course record by shooting a 67 on the Creek and Marsh courses, which are characterized by gorgeous wetlands, creeks, ponds, and rolling terrain. Recognition Sand Creek has been recognized as one of Golf Digest s top ten courses in Indiana and was honored with the Best of Golf award from LINKS Magazine and Audubon International at the 1996 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills in Bloomfield, Michigan. In 2000, Sand Creek received the Golf Course Superintendent s Association of America s National Environmental Steward Award for U.S. private golf courses. Sand Creek is the site of the Northern Amateur, one of the world s top men s amateur golf championships, from 1983 until its retirement in 2002. In 2011 the decision was made to re-start the event. In 2009, Sand Creek was recognized by The Times and Shore Magazine as the Best Club for Golf Outings in the region. In 2013, Sand Creek was voted as the Best Golf Course in Northwest Indiana by the readers of the NW Indiana Business Quarterly. Environment Sand Creek was one of the first fully certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System in the state of Indiana which recognizes Sand Creek s ongoing commitment to resource conservation and the management of water quality and wildlife. There are 109 acres of protected wildlife habitat area within Sand Creek, and over 83 bird species make their home within the property. Creek 3 Location Sand Creek is located five miles south of the Lake Michigan shoreline and just 50 miles from downtown Chicago. 3
Amenities & Services Core Package 18 Holes of Golf with a Cart Scoring, Format Sheets, Announcements, Cart Assignments On-course Contests Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, etc. Use of Practice Areas Use of Men s & Women s Lounge & Locker Room Registration Tables Bag Drop Service Prizes can be arranged for an additional charge Country Club Facilities Available to outing guests and non golfing guests Pool Tennis Courts Park 9 Course Health Club Massage/Spa Business Meeting Space Additional Amenities Additional Fees May Apply Administrative Invitations and RSVP s Brochures Signage for Entrance Signage for Tables Audio/Visual Equipment Golf Personalized Tee Gift Customized Player Gifts Group Golf Lessons Chair Massages at the Practice Tee Food & Beverage Portable Bar(s) on the Course Specialty Bar(s) at the Reception Designed Specialty Menus Cigars 4
Breakfast Buffet Options Continental Breakfast Buffet $12 pp Sweet Breads Mini Muffins Fresh Fruit Tray Yogurt Granola and Milk Regular and Decaf Coffee Breakfast Buffet $16 pp Fresh Fruit Tray with Yogurt Dip Hash Browns Sausage and Bacon Scrambled Eggs French Toast with Maple Syrup Biscuits and Gravy Regular and Decaf Coffee Buffet Enhancements Strata $15 each (choice of one) Serves 12-15 people Bacon, Cheddar, Mushroom and Tomato Ham, Swiss and Asparagus Vegetable and Bleu Cheese (zucchini, red onion, squash, spinach) Beverage Table $3 pp Regular and Decaf Coffee Orange Juice - for Breakfast Iced Tea and Lemonade - for Lunch Carving Station Country Ham $6 pp Tom Turkey $6 pp Pork Loin $5 pp Prime Rib Market Price Omelet Station $12 pp A chef attended station where guests will select from a variety of fresh ingredients as the chef prepares their omelet. Snack Options Snack Buffet $9 pp Pretzel Rods Granola Bars Mixed Nuts Mini Candies Additional charge of $3 per person for groups under thirty people Box of Snacks for Two $14 each This treat will be placed on your golf cart Salty Sweet Mix Granola Bars Whole Fruit Two Bottles of Water Sand Creek specializes in customizing buffets for any occasion 5
Buffet Options Available for Lunch or Dinner All buffets are served with coffee, iced tea and lemonade On the Cart Boxed Lunch $16 pp Deli Submarine Sandwich Potato Chips Fresh Fruit Giant Cookie Deli Buffet $18 pp Sliced Ham, Turkey and Salami Sliced Swiss, Provolone and Cheddar Cheeses Potato Salad and Tuscan Pasta Salad Assorted Sliced Breads Traditional Garnishes and Condiments Brownies Fajita Bar $24 pp Marinated Chicken and Beef Strips Mexican Style Rice Refried Beans Warm Tortillas Traditional Garnishes Cinnamon Sugar Churros BBQ Shack $28 pp Smoked Beef Brisket BBQ Chicken BBQ Pulled Pork Potato Salad with Apple Smoked Bacon Corn on the Cobb Baked Beans Fruit Cobbler Chicago Style Hot Dog $12 pp Hot Dogs and Poppy Seed Buns House Chips and Coleslaw Traditional Condiments Brownies Classic Cookout $20 pp Grilled Bratwurst with Sauerkraut Grilled Eight Ounce Angus Burgers Coleslaw and Potato Salad Sliced Swiss, Provolone and Cheddar Cheeses Kaiser Buns, Traditional Garnishes and Condiments Brownies Pasta Buffet $23 pp Italian Greens with a Red Wine Vinaigrette Warm Breadsticks Baked Penne Pasta with Italian Sausage, Basil Marinara and Topped with Mozzarella Cheese Farfalle Pasta with Alfredo Sauce and Vegetables Lemon Cello Bars Steak Cook Out - Market Price Garden Green Salad Six Ounce Grilled Sirloin Additional steak options are available at market price Six Ounce Grilled Chicken Breasts Yukon Gold Roasted Potatoes Vegetable Medley Fruit Cobbler Additional charge of $3 per person for groups under thirty people Sand Creek specializes in customizing buffets for any occasion 6
On the Course Options Snack Stations $8 pp Assortment of Potato Chips Assortment of Mini Candies Trail Mixes Cookies Soft Drinks and Keg Beer $14 pp Domestic Keg Beer Beverage Cart Service $22 pp Domestic Can Beer On Course Soft Drinks $9 pp Soft Drinks and Can Beer $18 pp Domestic Can Beer Beverage Cart Plus $32 pp Domestic Can Beer Mixed Alcoholic Drinks All Snacks Open Bar Price List Soft Drinks $2 Domestic Beer $3 Imported Beer $4 Premium Liquor Ultra Premium $6 mix $8 rocks $7 mix $9 rocks Bar Options Cash Bar Price List Soft Drinks $3 Domestic Beer $4 Imported Beer $5 Premium Liquor $8 mix $10 rocks Ultra Premium $10 mix $12 rocks Package Bar Price List Cost based on two hours Beverage Bar Package $7 pp Beer & Wine Package $12 pp Premium Bar Package $18 pp Ultra Bar Package $22 pp Banquet Wine $6 glass Banquet Wine $8 glass 7