R AT T L E S N A K E R I D G E G O L F C L U B

T H E R AT T L E ROCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2008

G O L F S H O P : 614-410-1399 1 RAT T L E S NA K E DR I V E SU N B U RY, OH I O 43074 www.rrgol fc lub.com

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSGOLF MEMBERJim Zury

SOCIAL MEMBERSRobert LashPatrick MullenMichael Nitz

OWENS IS 2008 MEN’S CLUB CHAMPION

In the 36-hole final to determinethe 2008 Rattlesnake Ridge Men’s

Club Champion, it looked as if thematch between Tom Owens andRich Ritter might be tight all theway. The two were all squarethrough the first 22 holes, butthen Owens got hot, firing birdieson four of the next five holes tobuild a safe lead. The matchended on No. 12 with a 7and 6 victory for Owens.

Dan Thompson was thefirst-flight winner, JohnMilliken captured the secondflight and Nick Valentine wasvictorious in the third flight.

HIBBS NABS SECOND WOMEN’SCHAMPIONSHIP

Tracey Hibbs picked up hersecond Rattlesnake Ridge

Women’s Club Championshipwith a score of 188 over 36holes. Hibbs previously won the title in 2004.

Karen Toms took low net honors with ascore of 159.

TOM RITTER WINS SENIOR TITLE IN PLAYOFF

In his first year of eligibility, Tom Ritterannounced his presence in the division by

winning the 2008 Rattlesnake Ridge SeniorChampionship in a playoff with last year’schampion, Tom Walters. Both Ritter and

Walters finished the 36-hole eventwith identical scores of 151 aftereach bogeyed the 18th hole.Ritter then won the playoff with apar on No. 1.

In the Super Seniordivision, for players age70 and up, Dick Ranoshot a 36-hole score of175 and also won lownet with a 143. TimHarrison captured thePre-Senior divisionwith a score of 162.

LEONHARDTS PREVAIL IN STORM-DELAYED COUPLES’CHAMPIONSHIP

It took two weeks, but onSept. 28 the 2008 Rattlesnake

Ridge Couples’ Championship finallywas completed. On the tournament’soriginally scheduled date, Sept. 14, theteams were well into the back ninewhen the remnants of Hurricane Ikeroared through and drove everyone offthe course. It was decided to find a new

date and start fresh, playing the entire 18holes in what obviously would be muchbetter conditions.

The team of Julie and Steve Leonhardt tookthe title with a gross score of 78. Tracey Hibbsand Dick Shipman finished second with an 84,and Annie and Tim McGhee shot 85. TheMcGhees took low net honors with a 66.

One highlight of the event was JohnConnell’s second shot on No. 8. He hit a 7-iron into the hole for a rare eagle two.

HOLES- IN-ONE

The Champs!

8/7/08Eric SnedecorHole No. 2, 190 yards, 2-iron

9/4/08Tom WaltersHole No. 2, 155 yards, 7-iron

9/18/08Tim McGheeHole No. 17, 165 yards, 7-iron

2008 CLUB TITLESDECIDED

J O H N S CA N L A N1 9 6 4 - 2 0 0 8

John Scanlan, the first memberto join Rattlesnake Ridge Golf

Club, died suddenly andunexpectedly on September 19.We extend our condolences tohis wife, Nicci, son Griffin anddaughter Madison.

IN MEMORIAM

Top to bottom:Tom Owens,

Tracey Hibbs,Steve and JulieLeonhardt and

Tom Ritter.

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHTFinals

Tom Owens def. Rich Ritter, 7&6 (36 holes)Semifinals

Tom Owens def. Tom Walters, 2&1Rich Ritter def. Bob Fletcher, 1-up

FIRST FLIGHTFinals

Dan Thompson def. James Kondratick, 3&2Semifinals

Dan Thompson def. Brad Powers, 3&2James Kondratick def. Max Brown, 5&4

SECOND FLIGHTFinals

John Milliken def. Kevin Campbell, 4&3Semifinals

John Milliken def. Joel Schwartz, 2&1Kevin Campbell def. Scott Horowitz, 1-up

THIRD FLIGHTFinals

Nick Valentine def. Ron Shankman, 2&1Semifinals

Nick Valentine def. Jim Dean, 3&2Ron Shankman def. Skip Campbell, 6&4

1st Place:Tom Owens (68) & Justin Rose (71)—139

2nd Place:Scott Blair (72) & Sergio Garcia (68)—140

3rd Place:Dave Burks (75) & Padraig Harrington (66)—141

4th Place: (tie)Craig Burroughs (70) & Andres Romero (72)—142Tom Ritter (74) & Camilo Villegas (68)—142

6th Place:Brad Powers (73) & Ben Curtis (71)—144All member scores are net.

SIDEWINDERSTeam Total – 2251/2 points

Bill Bentz, CaptainJohn Milliken, Jim Dean, Tom Ranney, Todd Wellman, Skip Campbell, Dick Shipman, Brad Cady, Joe Mickunas, Don Hagan, Bob Grossi, Tim Harrison,Dan Thompson, Max Brown

DIAMONDBACKSTeam Total – 2151/2 points

Bob Herron, Co-CaptainSteve DeGuardi, Co-CaptainTim McGhee, Tim Bailey, Steve Barrett,Eric Dardinger, Scott Blair, EricSnedecor, Kevin Campbell, Steve Feuer,Jeff Parlet, Craig Burroughs, CarmenPoliseno, Tom Walters, Ken Holland

MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPAug. 2-30

1st Place:Tracey Hibbs, 97-91—188

Low net:Karen Toms, 82-77—159

WOMEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPSept. 6 -7

First Place: Steve & Julie Leonhardt, 78

2nd Place: Dick Shipman & Tracey Hibbs, 84

3rd Place: Tim & Annie McGhee, 85

Low net: Tim & Annie McGhee, 66

COUPLES’ CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPSept. 28

SENIOR DIVISION1st Place:Tom Ritter, 75-76—151*Won on first playoff hole

2nd Place:Tom Walters, 74-77—151

3rd Place: (tie) Jack Roseberry, 75-80—155Dick Murray, 74-81—155

Low net: (tie)Max Brown, 77-71—148Bob Grossi, 75-73—148Jim Toms, 79-69—148

SUPER SENIOR DIVISION1st Place:Dick Rano, 87-88—175

Low net:Dick Rano, 71-72—143

PRE-SENIOR DIVISION1st Place:Tim Harrison, 83-79—162

2nd Place:Bob Osborne, 83-83—166

3rd Place:Dave Silvia, 82-87—169

Low Net:Mark Harris, 81-71—155

SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPSept. 6 -7

1st Place, score 62Ellen Koinis, Louise Coots, Lois Cujas

2nd Place, score 66Evie Endicott, Judy Shumway, Judy Stein, Nance Moore

3rd Place, score 68Lena Pigg, Louise Bett, Kris Coplen, Jean Holland

TRIVIA CONTEST WINNERSTracey Hibbs, Cindy Swope, Pat Murray

CART DECORATION CONTEST1st Place: Pat Wand2nd Place: Barb Bailey

CLOSEST TO PINSue Parsio, 4’ 7”, Hole No. 2Sue Parsio, 10’ 3”, Hole No. 12

LONGEST PUTTJudy Stein, 26’ 10”, Hole No. 9Judy Shumway, 14’ 10”, Hole No. 18

LADIES’ DAYINVITATIONALAug. 16

2008 PGACHAMPIONSHIPRESULTSAug. 12

RATTLESNAKE CUPSept. 19-21

GOLF SHOP HOURS

FallA T R A T T L E S N A K E

Fall membershipopportunities

This is an excellent time to joinRattlesnake Ridge and take

advantage of the club’s FallMembership Promotion. If youhave friends, family or colleagueswho might be interested inmembership, encourage them to contact Derek Denlinger at 410-1313, ext. 812, or emailddenlinger@rrgolfclub.com.Members who refer a new golfmember will receive threecomplimentary guest passes.

FALLGUEST FEES

Beginning Wednesday,Oct. 15, guest fees

will be reduced to $39including cart or trail fee.

O C TO B E R

Friday 10/3 Pot Game, noon tee times

Friday 10/10 Pot Game, noon tee times

Sunday 10/12 First tee closes at 2:30 for aerification.

All play after 2:30 on back nine.

Monday 10/13 &

Tuesday 10/14 Course closed for aerification.

Wednesday 10/15 Course reopens following aerification (first tee time noon).

Wednesday 10/15 Reduced guest fees begin: $39 including cart or trail fee.

Friday 10/17 Taste of the Vine: Wine-tasting, imported and domestic

cheeses and fresh fruit, $17.95 per person.

Golf Shop certificatesexpire October 31.

D E C E M B E R

Tuesday 12/2 Out-of-season period begins.

Winter guest fees $25 including cart or trail fee.

Unlimited play for social members.

Saturday 12/6 Golf Shop’s Annual Holiday Open House and Sale

Wednesday 12/ 24 &

Thursday 12/25 Club and course closed (Christmas).

Friday 12/26 Club will open for dinner only, 5 pm.

N OV E M B E R

Saturday 11/1 Chili Scramble (Kyle’s Revenge), 10:00 shotgun

Friday 11/14 Taste of the Vine: Wine-tasting, imported and domestic

cheeses and fresh fruit, $17.95 per person.

Wednesday 11/26 Grill Room available for pre-Thanksgiving dinner.

Reservations available up to 8 pm.

Thursday 11/27 Club and course closed (Thanksgiving).

OCTOBERMonday: club closed

Tuesday-Friday: 8 am - 6 pm(First tee time 8:30 am)

Saturday-Sunday: 7:30 am - 6 pm(First tee time 8:00 am)

Practice area closes at 5:30 pm on Sundays.

NOVEMBERMonday: club closed

Tuesday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm(First tee time 9:00 am)

Saturday & Sunday: 8 am – 5 pm(First tee time 8:30 am)

Practice area closes at 5 pm on Sundays.

by Kyle FrederickCourse Superintendent

Rattlesnake Ridgewas lucky on

Sunday Sept. 14when the big stormswept throughCentral Ohio,knocking downtrees and powerlines. The overall damage on the course was fairly minimal.

We lost somewhere around 30 trees that were blown down orbroken off, but many of them were on the edges and out of play.The tent at the bag drop was ripped out and blown over into oneof the landscape beds. All things considered, however, we werevery fortunate not to have worse losses.

We had some early concerns when support wires for the largeelectrical tower by No. 1 tee were broken, causing the tower tosway and lean somewhat. But AEP had a big crew and lots ofequipment out on Tuesday Sept. 16 to make the repairs.Meanwhile, the RRGC maintenance staff had the back nineplayable for a private event on Monday.

The course is in good shape as we head into fall and winter.

Aerification set for Oct. 12-14

Now the bad news: Sorry, but it’s time for our fall aerification ofgreens and fairways. We plan to close the first tee at 2:30 pm

on Sunday, Oct. 12, to begin the front nine holes. The course willbe closed Oct. 13 and 14, reopening atnoon on Wednesday, Oct. 15. We hopeto get the course back to normal as soonas possible.

We also are preparing the list of falland winter projects. We want to build thenew walk bridge on No. 8 and continuethe ongoing cleaning-out of woodedareas and the rebuilding and shaping ofcreek banks. Drainage remains a priorityin certain areas.____________

It is important to go into the coldweather with the course in good

condition, so here are my reminders on how you can help:• Repair ball marks on the greens• Replace divots and use the sand around the edges• Don’t drive carts in fescue or high grass• Exit the fairway at least 30 yards in front the green• Keep all four wheels of your cart on the cart path when approaching the tees or greens

Thanks for your help.

With the final Party on the Patio in the rearview mirror,the Grill Room shifts into Taste of the Vine mode.

The first of these popular get-togethers is Friday, Oct. 17,with a Ryder Cup theme loosely based on the golf rivalrybetween the U.S. and Europe. (Elvis Presley Blue SuedeChardonnay could only be American, right?)

The events feature wine-tasting and imported anddomestic cheeses and fresh fruit; the cost is $17.95 perperson. Chef ’s Specials will be available afterward, as well asthe regular menu. Events start at 7 pm.

Reservations are required: 614-410-1313 ext. 3.

Viva vino—Tasting time is back

RRGC’s kitchenand clubhouse

staffs did well in theirfirst appearance at theTaste of New Albany,a sold-out eventoffering the wares ofalmost 30 foodvendors, including thelikes of Smith and Wollensky, Cap City Diner and McCormick& Schmick’s. The Club’s good-looking booth and crowd-pleasing food helped bring home a second-place award in thebig “Best of the Taste” category. (New Albany CC took firstplace.) Shown above is Executive Chef Brandon Wahlreceiving the award from NA Mayor Nancy Ferguson andChamber of Commerce board member Dr. Andrew Skasko.

What a mess: A youngmember examines the plugsin the ninth fairway duringlast year’s aerification.

FROM THE GRILL ROOM

This toppled pine near the clubhouse was replantedand survived the storm.

ON THE COURSE

Ike: RRGC escapes major damage

Thanksgiving: All the details

Once again this year, Chef Brandon and his crew standready to make your Thanksgiving dinner much,

much easier. The Club is offering complete, fully cookedThanksgiving dinners, including a Honeysuckle Whiteturkey, sage stuffing, giblet gravy, mashed potatoes, sweetpotato casserole, green beans, cranberry sauce, dinner rollsand pumpkin pie.

There are two options: l.) an 8- to 10-pound turkey,serving 8 to 10 people, for $140, and 2.) a 12- to 14-poundturkey, serving 12 to 14 people, for $192.

Order by Friday, Nov. 21, by calling 614-410-1313 ext.823. Pickup will be Wednesday, Nov. 26, between 4 pmand 6:30 pm.

Even easier, if you don’t need to dine on ThanksgivingDay itself, you can have your holiday feast in the Grill

Room. Reservations 48 hours in advance will be requiredfor all dine-in Thanksgiving dinners.

Thanksgiving Grill Room Hours:Wednesday, Nov. 26: Opens at 11 am; available for pre-

Thanksgiving dinner up to 8 pm.Thursday, Nov. 27: Club and course closedFriday, Nov. 28-Sunday, Nov. 30: Dine-in Thanksgiving

dinner available with 48-hour-notice reservations.

Taste of New Albany

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