Spring 2018 Fargo Country Club News Please join us in welcoming Bill MacAskill as our New General Manager... Board of Directors We would like to welcome the following members to the FCC s Board of Directors: David Cole Laine Brantner Roger Anderson Hello, my name is Bill MacAskill, I am the new General Manager. I grew up in Duluth, MN, my professional career started at Edgewood as a teaching professional, I joined the PGA in 1981, became a full member in 1987, and am currently a Life Member. As the head professional at three facilities, I had the opportunity to assist management, eventually becoming the general manager at Winona Country Club. The opportunity of becoming part of the Fargo Country Club became available, it was a wish come true. Wife Jean and I found a home in Fargo, she will be here with our two Yorkshire terriers before Easter. We have three children and six grandchildren. We would also like to recognize our current board members and some of their new rolls: Chris Hoffmann, President Roger Gilbertson Jr., Vice President Erik R. Johnson, Secretary (interim) Dan Doeden Stacey Griggs Annette Ingulsrud As always please feel free to contact the board with any of your questions, concerns or ideas. It is my goal to help Fargo Country Club go forward, remaining the finest facility in the area. I very much look forward to meeting members and families. Let s bring on Spring! Stay Up To Date on What is going on at Your Club
Thank you to everyone that came out to our 4th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance
Events Thank you to all the ladies that came out to our Ladies Night Out Yoga and our Ladies Spring Tea Party Sips & Tips Summer Women s Golf Lessons with Kari Weidner-Ceniceros, LPGA All Levels Invited (Beginning-Advanced) Tuesday Evenings June 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm $25.00/lesson Includes beer or wine after class Sign up in the Golf Shop 701-237-6746 June 5th ~ Wine & Wedges (Short Game) June 12th ~ Sangria & Swings (Fundamentals) June 19 ~ Pinot (Noir) and Putting June 26 ~ Tequila on the Tee Box (On Course Play) Ladies Annual Spring Social & Style Show Tuesday, May 15th 5:30 PM Social ~ 6:15 Style Show ~ Dinner $40/person inclusive Reserved Tables for groups of 8 or more Style Show Featuring: ~ Matilda Jane ~ Evereve ~ Laurie's Emceed by Amanda of Big 98.7 Guest will receive a complimentary signature cocktail upon arrival & Dinner will include assorted Tapas Reserved seating for tables of 8 or more
2018 Kick Off Event Junior Golf Night Join us for a fun-filled evening focusing on our Junior Golfers ages 4-19 Wednesday, May 9th 12 PM to 6 PM Golf Shop Meet & Greet with PXG Reps Club Fitting Appointments Available Please call 701-237-6746 Experience new PXG Products Golf Club Fittings New Jr. Golf Apparel 5:30 Jr. Golf Clinic Sign up for: ~ Jr. Golf Lessons ~ LPGA Girls Club ~ Prizes ~ Contest & MORE May 14th 4:00 PM-7:00 PM Fargo Country Club Golf Shop Free to FCC Members This is a free event and guests are welcome to join! Demo & Fitting Day Wednesday May 16th 12:00 4:00 pm Complementary Club Fittings with FCC staff and company staff
Winter 2018 May Day Tuesday, May 1st 5:30 PM 7:00 PM Sunday, May 13 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Artichoke Chicken Lemon Cod on Orzo Pilaf Pork Loin with Dijon Cream Cheese Strasburg Potatoes Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Creamy Vegetable Pesto Pasta Roasted Mixed Vegetables Caramel Carrots Assorted Egg Bakes Assorted Scrambled Eggs Bacon Sausage Links Waffle Bar French Toast Sticks Grilled Cheese Pancake Pups Veggie Tray with Dip Fresh Fruit Assorted Meats & Cheese Scones Muffins Assorted Danish Mandarin Green Salad Strawberry Shortcake Lemon Dessert Caramel Rolls Cinnamon Rolls Assorted Bars & Cookies Assorted Cupcakes Adults $28.95 ~ Kids 3-12 $12.95 ~ Under 3 Free Reservations Required & Space is Limited We will be set up in the Front lobby to make May Day Baskets with the kids. Remember Kids Always Eat Free From the kids menu on Tuesdays (with the purchase of an adult entrée) Saturday May 5th All Day All you can eat Tacos $9.99 Golf Kick Off Events Women s Opening Golf & Lunch ~ Tuesday May 8th Thursday League Kick-Off Scramble & Luncheon ~ Thursday May 10 Junior Golf Fun Night ~ Monday May 14th Demo Day Wednesday ~ May 16 Couples Twilight Golf Begins Thursday ~ June 7th
2018 Junior Camp Junior camps are a great way for our young members to experience different areas of the club and make friends with other members. This years Junior Camp Dates & Themes will be: June 25-29 - Dr. Seuss July 9-13 - Nature July 23-27 Disney July 30-Aug. 3 - Beach Aug. 6-10 - 1970s Each day during camp, kids will experience: Tennis, Golf, Swimming, Arts & Crafts and Fun & Games. Lunch & Snacks are provided. Camps are for kids ages 5-10. Members $125/Non-Member Guest $150 per camp Kids are allowed to attend more then one camp For more information or to reserve your spot contact: mike@fargocc.com or 701-237-9122 Lil Linkers (age 4-6) 10:15-11:00 Juniors (age 7-17) 8:30-10:00 Advanced (age 13-17) 7:45-8:30 Register your child with the golf shop to participate. This program is Friday morning for six weeks, ending with the Junior Club Championship For More Information or to Register, Contact the Golf Shop Meet Our Junior Camp Counselors Meggan Smith I a sophomore at Concordia College in Moorhead majoring in psychology with a business and English Minor. I ve competitively swam for 10 years, and played tennis for 4 years through high school. I currently sing in the Cantabile women s choir at Concordia, am a member of Lambda delta Sigma, and I ve spent the last year teaching preschool with Minnesota Reading Corps in Moorhead. I ve worked a the club in various roles for the last year, and I am incredibly excited to help with summer camps this year! Jada Tran I m currently a Junior at Moorhead High School. I am a member of our Chorale choir and I play the violin for our Chamber orchestra. I also have been participating in our fall musicals for the past three years. When I m not at school, work, practicing music, or working at the club, I m spending time at my dance studio, Dance Studio Elite, for which I ve been a member of since I was 3. I have been working at the club for two years as a busser and a receptionist, and I am so excited to spend part of my summer helping out with the summer camp and getting to know the members better!
Members ages 12-19 are invited to participate in our NEW class Yoga for Teens Join us for a four week session as Bonnie leads a fun and relaxing class for our younger members of the club. Classes will be held in the FCC Banquet Rooms, or outside if the weather allows. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Snacks will be provided. Reserve Your Spot by calling 237-9122 or mike@fargocc.com June 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM $35/session or $10/individual class Guests Are Welcome so Bring some Friends! Who is Ready for LPGa GiRLs CLub? Who? FCC Girls Age 7-11 (Rockstars) FCC Girls Ages 12-17 (Allstars) GoLf experience? All levels from beginning to advanced WheRe? Fargo Country Club how? There is a sign-up form in the Golf Shop or email kari.lpga@mail.com Cost? $200 Includes: ~10 Golf/Social fun events at FCC ~Quality Small Group Golf Instructions ~Girls Golf Shirt ~Prizes the five e s of GiRLs GoLf ~EMPOWER~ENRICH~ENGAGE~ ~EXERCISE~ENERGIZE~ RoCk star schedule: Ages 7-11 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM all star schedule: Ages 12-17 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Youth Summer Tennis Are you looking to introduce your child to the game of tennis? Youth beginner lessons will take place: April 28th, May 12th & June 12th Ages 6-9 ~ 10:00 to 10:30 am Ages 10-13 ~ 10:30 to 11:00 am Ages 14-17 ~ 11:00 to 11:45 am During lessons kids will learn basic skills through a combination of drills & games. Additional times will be available throughout the summer. Cost is $10/person Sign up is required, contact Jake Dahl 701-200-1438 or jacdahl@aol.com date/time event May 19 10-11:30am June 11 Lesson 1 June 16 10 AM June 25 Lesson 2 July 9 Lesson 3 July 30 Lesson 4 August 6 September 8 October 6 November 3 Muffins with Mom Registration, Information and Fun Putting Clinic for Moms and Daughters Father-Daughter Par 3 Scramble Lesson 5 Par 3 Event, Pool & Pizza Party 2-5pm Mini Golf @ Thunder Road Pumpkin Golf/Painting Party at FCC Craft: Gratitude Tree at FCC
2018 Couples Twilight Golf This year we will be adding a fun theme to each Couples Twilight Golf night. Watch for more details about each event! June 7th - Kick-Off Party June14th - Around the World June 21 - COUPLES GUEST NIGHT - Margaritaville June 28th - Arnie Solberg Cars & Pars July 5 - Red, White & Blue July 12 - Poker Night July 26 - Wine & Nine 5:30 PM Social/Registration 6:00 PM Shotgun Start Aug. 2-50 Shades Greener Aug. 9 - Tailgate Night Aug. 16-1990 s Couples Guest Night June 21st 5:30 Social - 6:00
Arne Solberg Winter 2018 Cars & Pars Car Show Fargo Country Club Thursday, June 28 5:00-7:00 Check in & Car Placement: 4:30 5:30 $10 Gets you: Car Show, Golf, Brats & Beer Awards: 7:00 For More Information & To Register, Please Contact Mark Johnson: mark@fargocc.com or 701-237-6746 Spots are limited! Sign up today!
2018 Golf Calendar April 4 May 8 May 10 May 16 June 7 June 8 June 21 June 25 June 28 July 4 July 4 July 10 July 17 July 17 July 19-21 July 24 July 26 August 14 August 18 August 24-26 September 6 September 10 September 13 September 21 September 22 Masters Party Hosted by Mark Johnson Women s Opening Golf & Luncheon Thursday League Kick-Off Demo & Fitting Day Couples Twilight Golf Begins FCC Junior Golf Begins Couples Twilight Golf Guest Night FCC Corporate Challenge Arne Solberg Cars & Pars Flag Game Event - Open Golf Par 3 Course Family Golf Scramble Parent-Child Par 3 Championship Ladies Night Out 9-Hole Scramble Parent - Child 9 Hold Championship Bend in the River Men s Invitational Women s Invitational Couples Club Championship Women s Club Championship Senior Club Championship North Dakota Open Thursday League Championship Bison Open Fall Finale - Tournament Of Champions FCC Hanger Classic Member/Member Shoot-Out Persimmon Wood Woods/Old Clubs Open