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The Maine Blues Festival will be back for its 5th year and Naples Golf Course will be participating again with the "New Blues Revue" band playing on our deck June 19th from 5-7pm. Come and join us for dinner, drinks and some beautiful music on the deck overlooking the golf course.
New Blues Revue is the traditional host of the MBF All-Star Jam . Led by Jerry Smith on guitar and vocals, the New Blues Revue also features seasoned pros Krister Rollins on guitar, Jason Young on drums, Dave Engel on bass, and John Whitney.
For more information on the Maine Blues Festival, go to : www.mainebluesfestival.com
For more information on the New Blues Revue band, go to: www.myspace.com/newbluesrevue
Sandtrap Grille
The Sandtrap Grille is now on its June schedule. The kitchen is open Tuesday-Thursday at 10 am, and Friday-Sunday at 7 am. Though the kitchen is closed on Mondays, we do have premade sandwiches and hot dogs. Breakfast is available in the morning and our new and updated luncheon menu is available the rest of the day until mid to late afternoon depending on the weather. Our bar is open everyday starting at 10 am.
Check out some of our new menu items such as the Cheesy Bread Sticks, Texas Cheese Quesadilla, Beer Battered Onion Rings, Country Chicken Salad Wrap, Salmon Cakes, and North Atlantic Haddock Plate, along with your old favorites including the Buffalo Wings, NGCC Burger, Tuna Ciabatta Melt, Cajun Salmon Sandwich, The Bunker Club and many more.
Upcoming Events
June 1 President Cup begins (all members invited to play)
June 8 Tuesday Night Scramble (5pm)
June 11 Sebago Lake Region Chamber of Commerce Outing - to sign up go to www.sebagolakeschamber.com
June 15 Tuesday Night Scramble (5pm)
June 19 Bridgton Chamber of Commerce Outing - to sign up contact the Bridgton Chamber at 207-647-3472 or on our website under Golf Events.
June 19 Blues Festival- Live music on the deck 5-7 pm. Featuring "New Blues Revue" and a BBQ Buffet!
June 20 Father's Day Special- bring the dad in your family and he plays and rides for free
June 22 Tuesday Night Scramble (5pm)
For a more complete list of upcoming events, check out our calendar on our website at naplesgolfcourse.com
Handicap Committee To The Members of Naples Golf & Country Club I welcome the opportunity to introduce the members of the Handicap Committee. Ernestine Whitman, Laurie Stacy, Pattie DeWolfe, Paul Whitman, Dave Scarlett, Keith Hodgedon and Chairperson Jim Semple. As a licensed Golf Club of the USGA we are required to form and maintain a handicap committee. It is required that the committee must have at least three members one being the chairperson. The committee may include an employee of the club but he or she cannot chair the committee. The committee will assist the Club Professional and perform peer review as required by USGA. We the committee feels that it is our primary concern to help educate and assist the members in obtaining an accurate handicap index; and solicit ideas and concerns from all members. The committee’s first meeting was held Friday June 4, 2010. Attending was Bob Caron, Patti DeWolfe, Dave Scarlett, Laurie Stacy, Paul Whitman, Ernestine Whitman, Keith Hodgedon, and Jim Semple. A chairperson was selected and committee’s purpose was discussed. It was decided that the next meeting will be held Monday June 14 at 5:00pm at Naples G&CC. The Agenda will be as follows: 1. Determine meeting frequency 2. Education of Committee Members 3. Duty and Responsibility of Committee 4. Education of Club Members Concerning Consistent Handicap Posting I would like to thank all club members and personnel for their patience and understanding while we learn and decide all that is necessary to best perform the duties required. Thank You Jim Semple, Chairperson- Naples G&CC Handicap Committee
Tournament Committee
The Tournamant Committee met on Friday June 4th and began discussions on how we can support and bring new ideas to our Tournament program here at Naples Golf & Country Club. We have a good group that includes Wayne Newbegin (Chairman), Graham Payne, Don Jacobson, Russ Sweet, Maynard Bean, Donna Rollo, Susan Card, and Allen Faraday.
Our purpose is to help develop further our Member Tournament program by establishing written guidelines for them, to promote them to our membership to increase participation, and support Bob Caron in running them as needed. Overall, we aim to get more members involved and have more fun at these events.
Our first decision was to make the President's Cup both a Net and Gross tournament, instead of just gross. Hopefully we can get more of our membership involved in this annual event.
Second, we decided that we will have a Member "Get Acquainted" Scramble. This will be a Scramble open to all members and a guest in order to get to know each other better. Teams will be assigned in order to "mix it up", so you will play with someone you usually don't play with. We are planning on June 26 with a 12:15 shotgun start and a social get together with appetizers before starting at 11:30. A sign up sheet with information will be on the bulletin board shortly.
We also will be having the annual Naples and Governor's Cup on one day in July, instead of throughout the month of July. We are working to make this an event that will draw more members and a fun social time.
We also will be putting up a large bulletin board in the club house specifically for Members Information to better promote our members events and better communication. If you have any thoughts and/or suggestions, see any of us on the Committee.
Women's League - 6/2
Women's League opened with a Scramble with 22 golfers. Bob held his weekly clinic and covered etiquette rules and "ready golf". We have 37 signed up for the League so far this year. As more return for the season, we are looking for better turnout. Please sign up on the sheet for Wednesday, and also be sure to call if you need to cancel.
1st Gross - (36) Lori Edgerly, Carole Spruce, Linda Burnham, Phyllis Ginzler
2nd Gross - (38) Sue Card, Susan Jordan, Joanne Ferreira
3rd Gross - (40) Nita Barker, Laura Cebra, Claire Wessenburg, Ernie Whitman
Closest to the Pin (9) - Susan Jordan (29")
Men's League - 6/3
Men's League opened with a Scramble with 20 golfers. We have 6 teams this year, with another 2 players who would like to play if we can find 2 more to fill another team. If you are interested, please call the Pro-Shop or see Bob Caron or Wayne Newbegin.
1st Gross - (33) Team 3; Jim Macklin, Curt Shigo (sub), Allen Faraday, Joe Jala
2nd Gross - (33) Team 6; Jim Semple, Zach Conover, Dan Edgerly, Maynard Bean
3rd Gross - (33) Team 2; Bob Libby, Dan Boland (sub), Rick Kramer
1st Closest to the Pin (9) - Dan Boland (2' 1 1/2")
2nd Closest to the Pin (9) - Jim Semple (4' 2")
Golf Rule of the Week
26-1 Relief For Ball In Water Hazard
If a ball is in a water hazard (red or yellow stakes) or you are virtually certain that a ball is in a water hazard, the player may under penalty of one stroke:
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Play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played; or
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Drop a ball behind the water hazard, keeping the point at which the original ball last crossed the margin of the water hazard directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped; or
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In a lateral hazard (yellow stakes), drop a ball outside the water hazard within two club-lengths not nearer the hole or a point on the opposite margin of the water hazard the same distance from the hole.
You may lift and clean your ball or substitute a ball if taking a drop. When hitting a ball from a water hazard, you may not test the condition of the hazard, touch the ground or water in the hazard with his hand or a club, or touch or move a loose impediment lying in or touching the hazard.
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Employee Focus
Rick Bouchard
Rick Bouchard is in his 3rd season here at Naples Golf & Country Club. Rick manages the daily work of the maintenance crew, provides the maintenance to all of our equipment, as well as a hundred other things keeping our course in great shape.
Rick is a life long resident of Naples and has previously worked for Morse Brothers Bark Mulching, Hancock Lumber, Down Home Delivery, and St. Joseph's College. He has been in the maintenance industry for most of his life.
Rick was a member of Naples Golf Club for ten years before coming to work here, and on his time off he likes to "shoot darts and play golf". He "enjoy's working here and for the new ownership." Rick likes the improvements to the course since he has been working here, as well as the daily challenges of the course maintenance and upkeep. Future projects he is looking forward to working on are improving and rebuilding the bunkers, and some of the tee boxes.
Course Maintenance
Update
Progress on the greens are coming along extremely well. The 8th green is about 95% filled in and almost there. We are still pushing the greens with fertilization to completely fill in. Once we are satisfied that they are 100%, then we will begin cutting them lower, probably by the first week in July.
This week we will be spraying the greens for ants and other insects. We will be working on the area around the 5th tee box with additional loam and seeding. The 15th tee will reseeded as well as the grass strip along our entrance road.
All sprinklers on the back nine are fully functioning, but we have to tackle another water line break just across the road by the cart path to the 10th tee. We have only 4-5 sprinkler heads to work on for they front nine, then they will be fully functional.
President's Cup
Now Net & Gross!
The President's Cup is open to all members and is an individual 18 hole, gross and net score tournament. The game can be played anytime during the month of June and must be played with another member to verify the scorecard. There is a $10 fee which must be paid prior to the round being played. Just check-in with the Pro-Shop and say that you are playing the President's Cup round before going out.
Bob Caron's Pro Shop Now through Father's Day, all golf bags are 10% off. New Men's "Brandy Pond Collection" logo'd shirts in stock!
If you don't see what you want, we can special order to meet your needs. Be sure to check our competitive prices on golf clubs before you travel to the big box stores.
New inventory arriving daily. Check us out!
Flower Planting & Brush Clearing Day
Tuesday June 15th is our next volunteer day for finishing planting the rest of the flowers and shrubs, as well as some brush clearing that have been growing between the fairways on 12, 13, 14, and 15.
If you would be willing to volunteer for a half day between 10 am and 3 pm to help with flower planting and/or brush clearing, please let Bob Caron know. We will be providing a free lunch for your much appreciated help.
Driving Range
Members receive a 20% discount on Practice Range tokens for buckets of balls. You can purchase the tokens in the Pro Shop. Or you can pay $5 per bucket at the ball machine ($1 or $5's only-no coins or change)
Members - $4 per bucket
Guests - $5 per bucket
Wifi Hotspot
The Club House and deck is now a free wifi hotspot. So if you have some work to do or want to check your email on your own laptop while eating lunch or having a drink, you can do that. The password for our guest network is golfnaples.
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"Get Acquainted" Scramble
On July 26, we will have a "Get Acquainted" Scramble for all members and a guest. We will have a get together before with appetizers, then a shot gun start with assigned teams. Watch for the informational poster and a signup sheet on the bulletin board.