May Newsletter

Dan Megard, President

FROM THE PRESIDENT…. Thank you to everyone who attended the president’s party on April 28th. Dana and I had an excellent time. The attendance was very good. Mike and Jay provided nice background entertainment. The hors d’oeuvres were great and our food off the menu was very good. The waitressing staff did an excellent job in handling such a large crowd. Mother nature hasn’t been the most friendly in April. We have had three significant snows in the first portion of the month. This has not only affected the number of rounds played but the utilization of our club. This does affect the bottom line of Hillcrest with less utilization of the restaurant, lounge and pro shop. Please remember Hillcrest when planning a night out with friends, a business lunch or other opportunities to utilize our club. Last year, the board gave the members an opportunity to fill out a survey monkey on what you want to see as improvements in Hillcrest in the coming years. One of the most recommended projects was the improvement of the 7,8 and 9 ponds. If you have been on the course this Spring, you are seeing that project coming to fruition. Another project that may become a reality this fall or winter is an improvement in the front door and awning. We are looking at extending the awning out over the driveway as you enter Hillcrest. This would be a wooden structure with roof and provide protection from rain and snow when someone is dropped off. It would also include a new front door as you enter through the main entrance. Other big ticket items for down the road include redoing the men’s and ladies locker rooms, pro shop and snack shop as well as the 12,13 and 14 ponds. Please contact a board member for input, questions or concerns on these or other projects. Your board consists of: Ryan Elwood, Linda Frick, Devin Anderson, Tony Erickson, Pat King, Aaron Ness and myself. Now get out and enjoy all that Hillcrest has to offer!

Dining and Lounge Hours

Dining Tuesday-Friday 11am – Close

Saturday 5pm-Close

Sunday – CLOSED

Lounge Tuesday-Friday 11am-Close

Saturday 11am-Close

Sunday 12pm-6pm

2206 Mulberry Yankton, SD 57078 Hillcrestyankton.com

HILLCREST GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

MAY, 2018

Dan Megard, President

Next time you go out to play, take out the NEW Callaway Rogue Driver to demo. Why buy on the internet, when the Hillcrest golf shop offers the same price, if not lower than the internet, exceptional customer service, with getting you the correct fit with the launch monitor.

Waren Muller, CGCS

605.660.4025

hillcrestturf@hillcrestyankton

May Newsletter

MAY 2018

FROM THE COURSE...................... Not the greatest of starts but considering the length of

winter and late snows I expected either some snow mold, or some of the usual freeze thaw damage in low areas we

commonly see but the course avoided those conditions. Getting around the course will be a little challenging when conditions are wet and it is worth noting that driving across areas that were ponds last fall will be soft for some time yet. The cart path on 7, 8, and 9 are complete for now and 9 cart path should be used to get to both 9 and 7 fairway. Crossing the construction on 8 can safety be done on the East side of overflow pipe through

the month of May. If your traveling to and from the course from the South I suggest using 18 cart path and Burleigh Street. With all the spring snows and runoff 8 pond never over topped which would suggest that there will be few rain events where water will actually run over 8 fairway. We will continue to seed and get all areas of the golf course back into regular condition including the bunker on 12, stump holes, and 7 collar.

Just a reminder that your club’s hours have remained consistent for a number of years now and you can expect us to be open at 11 AM Tuesday through Friday and 5 PM

on Saturday for dining all year long. The lounge opens at 11 AM Tuesday through Saturday, and at 12pm on Sunday, April through October. Hillcrest is not open on Monday.

2206 Mulberry Yankton, SD 57078 Hillcrestyankton.com

HILLCREST GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

FROM THE CHEF….

Hello Hillcrest and Happy

Spring! It’s nice to see people

out on the course again!

This Month look forward to

the Mother’s Day Buffet, one

of the

highlights

is breakfast

pizza! Please

make

reservations

ASAP! If you

are ever

craving a

certain meal

or dessert, let me know and I

will make it happen!

If you would like to book an event or dinner party please contact us at 665-4522!!!

Kasey Koliner, Executive Chef chef@hillcrestyankton.com

May Newsletter

MAY 2018

FROM THE GOLF SHOP…. The golf course officially opened for the season on April 12th. The weather

has not cooperated with golfers getting out to play. There are many events

that are coming up to get signed up for:

• Ladies Clinics May 5th the long game and May 12th short game. 11:00-12:00.

• May 4th Couples. 5:45 shotgun start. 6 Couples to a team.

• May 8th – Titleist Fitting. 3:00-7:00.

• May 11th – USD Howling Pack. 1:00 Shotgun start.

• May 16th – Mount Marty College. 1:00 Shotgun start.

• May 17th – will be the drawing for Member/Guest practice round times.

• May 21st – Green and Blue Jacket Tournament

• May 23rd – Senior League starts

• May 24th – Callaway demo day. 3:00-7:00.

• May 25th – Ping demo day. 3:00-7:00

• May 26th and 27th – Member/Member. There are 5 more spots available for the Member/Member!

• May 28th Memorial Day couples

• June 2nd Ladies Member/Guest All the events are listed under the calendar section at hillcrestyankton.com

All of the tee sheets, results, and player statistics will be listed at: www.golfgenius.com/ggid/96ay53/customerdirectory/2884369271620675665

We are pleased to host a Titleist fitting event May 8th from 3pm-7pm to get

fit for Titleist clubs or have your questions answered. A Titleist Specialist

will join us to:

-Answer your Titleist product questions

-Fit golfers for Titleist metals, irons, or wedges

-TrackMan ball flight monitor

Call the Pro Shop to learn more or book a fitting!

Scott Larson, Golf Professional

605.665.4621

golfpro@hillcrestyankton.com

2206 Mulberry Yankton, SD 57078 Hillcrestyankton.com

HILLCREST GOLF & COUNTRYCLUB

May pro shop hours are Monday’s noon-8:00pm

Tuesday-Sunday 7:00am – 8:00pm The pro shop will close early if the weather is

inclement.

There are currently 10 juniors

signed up for the PGA Jr. League. There is still time to get your junior signed up at pgajrleague.com Get your Pee Wee golfer signed up for Pee Wee instruction: Pee Wee Instruction: 3-6 year old juniors with Instruction on Monday’s from 5:30-6:15. Cost

$40 Session #1 – June 4th, 11th, 18th,

25th Session #2 – July 2nd, 9th, 16th,

23rd

NEW this year is the High School Golf League: High School Golf League: Boys

and Girls 14-18 – Cost: $175 Wednesday’s Instructional Days:

May 30th, June 6,13,20,27, July 11, 18,25 10:30a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Friday Play Day: June 1,8,22,29, July 6,13,20 and Jr. Club

Championship July 27th 8:00 a.m.