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Current News & Conditions

Crocuses in Bloom, Willows with leaves - it's April - time for The Masters and Saxony Club Golf.  
The Masters may be over, but we can still look forward to the Opening Day Scramble next weekend.  Five more dasys to shake the rust off our winter swings.  Weather was perfect last Saturday and (again) they let us off in spite of a little front.  Mike Belmont is making a difference.

Mike is also making a bit of noise about No Shows for the EZ reserve: 6 people missed times this morning without cancelling.  Mike was not happy he turned away some singles, then had open spots.  He says he might start enforcing the county policy (see Tee Time Page) and charging if the reservation is not cancelled.  Be warned.

We have 40 people signed up for the Scramble with only 9 times.  So we're going to squeeze a group out early.  The first off will go at 6:21.  To check your tee time go to the Opening Day page (under Tournaments & Events), or use links to the right.  You can also print out a custom card for your group from the Groups/Times page.

Remember that after the golf Andy will be running a Club Meeting and looking for decisions on the Agenda below.  So come prepared to discuss and vote.

Don't forget to check in for "Tweets From the 1st Tee" which will be updated first thing Saturday with news from the Starter's Shack.  

This Week At A Glance

From The 1st Tee Course Is Great Saturday, April 16

Last chance to practice before the Opening Day Scramble   First Tee Time: 6:21
  Weeklie: Opening Day
  Matches: None
  Forecast: Mild, but moist

Opening Day Business

Be Prepared to Vote April 16

As discussed at the Annual Meeting (aka lunch at Molly's March 5th) Andy would like to poll the members on two topics - Club Organization and Financial Surplus.  Andy asks that you consider the options below and be prepared to vote/discuss after your round on April 16.

  • Club Organization
Recommendation - operate under current by laws for this season.  Gather input throughout year on changes.

  • Financial Surplus
    Vote on uses of our accumulated surplus.  Vote "Yes" (rank first and second choice) or "No."  Ideas proposed so far:
- Sponsoring Opening & Closing Day luncheons (est $1,000 each, partial?)
- Plaque listing past champions (to be posted conspicuously)
- Trophies for future winners
- Saxony Logo gear - Bag Tags, Shirts, Accessories...
- Gift for outgoing President & Treasurer (ideas?, honorary membership,...)
- Rebate on dues - all equally? pro-rated on years of membership?
- Charitable Support - 1st Tee Program, sponsorship of amateur event...
- Support of Course - contribution to improvement of Mike's choice, yardages...
- Rules Lecture

Our First Tournament

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OPENING DAY SCRAMBLE

The popular scramble format tournament is set for next week, April 16.   Check your group and tee time below.

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