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Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club | 29494 Cripple Creek Drive | Dagsboro, Delaware 19939
302.539.1446 | www.cripplecreekgolf.com
JUNE 2019
OFFICERS
President George Walsh
Vice President Frank Vallese
Treasurer Jeff Mumford
Secretary Paula Anderson
Ex Officio Tom Hunsberger
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
Bill Clarke
Dave Coll
COMMITTEES GOLF
Glen Reid-Chairman [email protected]
Paula Anderson Sue Bennett
Adele Fronczek CCWGA Pres.(Cynthia Hunsberger)
Kent Sanderson Paul Schaffran
Pete Stea Chuck Widder
FINANCE Jeff Mumford-Chairman
[email protected] David Coll Neil Leary
Jay Middleton
MEMBERSHIP Phil Barton-Chairman
[email protected] Bill Clarke
David Dabney Eddie Ghabour Steve Morgan Tappy Phillips Dan Simmons
GREENS Pete Fronczek-Chairman
[email protected] Adopt-a-Hole (Sue Bennett)
Dick Corrigan Cynthia Hunsberger
Fred Parker Carolyn Pesce Tom Pomilla Ted Skibicki Harry Steele Frank Vallese Dave Wheeler
HOUSE Donna Villani-Chairman
[email protected] Brent Albert
BJ Hildebrand Jeff Mumford
Donna Tanguay Brenda Thompson
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General Manager
Head PGA Professional
Brian Trout
Assistant Golf Professional
Ryan Diehl
Controller
Brenda Bove
Events Coordinator
Joe Gemma
Food & Beverage Manager
Andy Beebe
Membership Coordinator
Megan Ellis
Grounds Superintendent
Glen MacDonald
Assistant Grounds Superintendent
Mike Cocino
GREENS COMMITTEE REPORT by Pete Fronczek
Historically pin locations on our greens have been set according to a pattern,
e.g. front/middle/back. The Greens Committee recently recommended to the
Board of Directors that in the future Superintendent Glen MacDonald be
allowed to set pin locations on a random basis at his discretion without
following any pattern. The Board agreed with this recommendation. Why did
the Committee make this decision?
• It was done to protect our greens and reduce the chances that pins are put
in locations that are potentially unfair and result in member complaints.
Given the slope, size and increased speed of our greens (green speeds in
general are faster today than in the past), and that we usually change pin
locations daily in season, it is difficult for Glen to find enough suitable
places to do a set pattern of pin positions without doing potential damage
to our greens.
• Glen has always had the authority to deviate from a set pattern if one or
more greens shows signs of stress or disease and has frequently done so.
The Committee also reiterated that the new putting green can only be used for
putting. We have three practice greens – putting, chipping, and pitching. The
chipping and pitching greens can be used for all three of the above practice
activities while the putting green only for putting. It is in a location that makes
it dangerous to do otherwise and we do not want the green damaged by ball
marks.
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CCWGA 18 HOLE by Cynthia Hunsberger
TIPS N’ SIPS
Cripple Creek hosted the Delaware Women's Golf
Association short game clinic, Tips N’ Sips on Friday,
May 10th which was instructed by our Head Pro Brian
Trout and Teaching Instructor Tim Foran. The clinic
was sold out and even had a waiting list.
Everyone was amazed at the impeccable condition of
the practice facility. It provided ample space to teach
both chipping and sand shots to the divided group simultaneously.
Everyone raved about the food and the specialty drink, “Sun Kiss” that they enjoyed on the patio after the clinic.
Thank you to Cripple Creek member Sue Bennett for organizing this event!
The Ladies golf season is now in full swing! Our WPGA Golf Team has played
three matches so far. They are one and two with the final match against Rehoboth
at home coming up. The girls have all been playing well, we are just in a very
competitive division. Come out and support them June 6 starting at 12:00 for their
final match.
There are some exciting events on the horizon.
The Ladies Member Guest is in just a couple of weeks. Plans are coming together
for some fun times and if the weather cooperates everything should be perfect. The
Match Play Round Robin sign up sheet will be out soon. This tournament had a
great response last year and we are hoping even more will play this year. Playing in
this is a great way to hone your Match Play skills or to try it for the first time. Also
coming up is the famous Two Lady Tournament. This is one you definitely don’t want to miss. These
tournaments are open to members of the CCWGA only. The Ladies Club Championship and the Sr. Club
Championship, also coming soon, are open to all lady golfing members. All tournaments are flighted.
If you have not yet joined the CCWGA, you can do so at any time. We are a fun, welcoming group of ladies of
all skill levels and would love to have you join us. We play an organized event on Ladies Day, Wednesday, and
also arrange a few tee times on Mondays and Saturdays for some fun golf. If you have an interest in joining us or
learning more, please contact Cynthia Hunsberger 302.537-1937.
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GOLF COMMITTEE REPORT by Glen Reid
Memorial Day weekend and the very successful Opening Day tournament are behind us and June will
be a busy month of golf. On June 3rd President George Walsh pits his President’s team against Past
President Tom Hunsberger’s team for bragging rights in the President’s Invitational. This event is
followed by the ever popular Member-Member tournament on the 8th, and the Ladies Member Guest
tournament on the 14th and 15th.
We just finished hosting the DIAA Delaware High School Championship won by the Tower Hill
School in Wilmington. The kids were amazing and Cripple Creek received rave reviews from the
players, parents and coaches. The low 36-hole score of 140 was registered by Phoebe Brinker from
Archmere Academy, in Claymont DE, winning her third individual championship in the last 4 years.
I know everyone is aware that you are expected to enter all of your scores (other than scramble or
alternate shot format scores) from both home and away rounds. An email was sent out to all members
on the 29th explaining in great detail what is required. There are boxes in each locker room where
completed scorecards are to be deposited. The Handicap Committee, chaired by Kent Sanderson, will
periodically compare postings and scorecards to ensure we are complying with USGA requirements.
There are no rules that restrict the number of tee time slots that can be reserved by one individual. Tee
times are opened ½ hour before the first tee time of the day 7 days in advance. Tee times can be
reserved on-line, by phone, and in person on a “first come first served” basis. Any reserved tee time
not populated 72 hours prior, that time or the unfilled portion of the tee time, will be released for
re-booking.
Another reminder about good stewardship and the courtesy on the golf course. We expect everyone to
replace/fill divots in the fairways, rake sand bunkers (both fairway and greenside sand bunkers), repair
pitch marks on the greens, pick-up your tees from the tee box, and be aware of your pace of play.
Pace of play will be very important as we move into the next 3 months when the golf course is most
active.
Lots of sunshine, and temperatures are getting up there, so please make sure you have plenty of water
and sun screen when you are on the course.
Enjoy the summer and hit’em straight.
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Wednesday, August 14th
Golf Tournament is open to members and non-members honoring those who have had breast cancer.
Presently we are recruiting volunteers for the following committees. Publicity Golf Tournament Auction/Raffle Pink on the Patio
If you would like to volunteer to support a worthy cause, contact Maureen Murray
Carole Mankus [email protected]
Our next volunteer meeting is June 4th at 2PM.
Monday & Tuesday : 11am to 4pm (Bar open until 5pm)
Wednesday-Sunday : 11am to 7pm (Bar open until 8pm)
Sunday Brunch Menu Available 11am-2pm
Dinner reservations begin at 5:30 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings Sunday Supper begins at 5:00 pm on Sunday evenings
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Tuesday, August 13th
Hey Ladies! Pink on the Patio
Theme: “Hats Off to Breast Cancer Cure”
WATER AEROBICS
MONDAY-FRIDAY (excluding holidays)
10AM
An informal, self-guided water aerobics program is available at the pool. It consists of two
20-minute “Wet and Wonderful” audio sessions played through the speaker system. One
session consists of exercises done standing in waist-to-chest deep water, and the other
exercises done at the side of the pool.
All members with pool privileges are welcome, and anyone may
request that pool staff start the CD.
If you have questions, call Diann Sherwin at 302.539.8626
HOURS OF OPERATION
10am-6pm May 25-June 14
10am-8pm June 15-Sept 2
FOOD WINDOW HOURS
Monday & Tuesday 11am-4pm
Wednesday-Sunday 11am-6pm
(8pm beginning June 15)
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Dennis & Carol Claasen
James & Deborah Simpson
Kyle & Jennifer Brasure
Michael & Courtney Kalil
Scott & Nicole Haines
Patty Paczan & Chris Little
Jonathan & Mary Spivak
Suzy & Gary Moyer
Richard & Rosalyn Berkowitz
George & Adele Donald
James & Nancy Focht
Bryan & Robin Efron
Gary & Mary Howser
Andy Herr
Matthew Kasper
Ben Thornes
Stuart & Diane Owens
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A MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER by Brian Trout
Recently we needed to completely overhaul and upgrade our Thor Guard lightning detection system on the golf course. Having a lightning detection system is not mandatory for a golf course, but we take the safety of our members and their guests seriously while at the club. The new system is the latest and greatest in weather system technology and has some new features that will benefit everyone. The system allows for members to click on our personalized link giving instant access to either the live radar site, or an information page telling what the “status” is of the club (All Clear, Caution, Warning or Red Alert). This is especially nice to know during the summer months when storms form away from the beach. The live radar site is real-time data, not delayed, that is connected directly with the National Weather Service’s watches and warnings. As a reminder, when there is inclement weather in the area and the system sends a message of “Red Alert”, one long siren blast is sent telling all golfers to immediately suspend play and seek shelter. Three (3) short siren blasts are sent when the system detects “All Clear” allowing play to resume. The link to access the system is http://cripplecreekgolf.thormobile3.net which can be used on phone, tablet or home computer.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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2 3 4 5 6 7 Twilight Golf 4:30PM
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Member~Member Golf Tournament
9 10 11 12 13 14 Ladies Member~Guest Golf Tournament
15 Ladies Member~Guest Golf Tournament
16 Father’s Day Lobster Night Seatings begin at 5:30PM
17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 Happy Hour 5PM
28 Twilight Golf 4:30PM
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