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January Update

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Update
A reminder that there will be a general meeting of the PDGMGC on Tuesday (1/20/26) at 9 AM in the Clubhouse.

We are also to be reminded that the Member/Guest Tournament is fast approaching. This 3 round tournament will be contested on 1/30, 1/31 and 2/1. The entry fee is $175 per player and the member and guest must play within a 10 stroke handicap differential. The entry deadline is January 27. Other related events –

  • Horse Race is on 1/30 at $10 per player (Pari-mutual betting begins at 11 AM with the horse race commencing at 1 PM).
  • Cocktail Party at 5 PM, with spouses or partners welcome at an additional $25.

Again the deadline is 1/27 and Entry Forms are available in the golf room adjacent to the Pro Shop.

See you at the meeting.

Member Member

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Remember/Remember
The Member/Member Golf Tournament is Wednesday January 7 and Saturday January 10th.

Day 1 – Chapman
Day 2 – 1 ball on the odd holes and 2 balls on the even holes.

The deadline for signup is January 4 at midnight. Entry forms can be found in the golf room.
You can sign up with a partner or as a single to be paired by the Pro Shop. $60 per player, lunch included.

Have a great tournament and ‘Hit’em straight’.
FORE!!!!

Eclectic Results

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2025 Eclectic Winners
Flight 1 Glen Conaway
Flight 2 Tommy Sherck
Flight 3 Billy Yeramy/Chris Marshall (tie)
Flight 4 Dan Smith/Ron Manners (tie)
Flight 5 Bob Hurt/Buck Davis/Tom Hess (3 way tie)

Golf Course Spraying Schedule

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Golf Course Spraying Schedule
The golf course will be closed the following dates for Poa Annua spraying:

All day Thursday, December 11th
Afternoon Tuesday, December 16th

The chemicals used can be pungent. Please keep animals away from the golf course, practice areas and the roughs.

Your Men’s Golf Club Board

Welcome Back Lunch

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Welcome Back Lunch

Join us on Thursday, November 13 for our annual Welcome Back Lunch.
Catch up with old friends and meet new ones!

Where: On the Rec. Center Basketball Court
Time: 11 AM until 1 PM
Cost: $5.00

The signup deadline is November 8, 2025.
Forms are in the Golf Information room attach your $5.00 cash or Check and put in the Men’s Slot.

Enjoy brats, burgers, fixings and, of course beer/soda/etc.

Rules

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Golf Rule
RULES QUESTION: When hitting off of the tee on hole six my ball ended up behind the protective fence around the 7th tee box. Do I get free relief?

ANSWER: The protective fence around the tee box is defined as an “immovable obstruction”. The rules of golf allow you to take relief from the obstruction for lie, area of intended stance and area of intended swing. You are not allowed to take relief for line of intended play. So if your ball is close enough to the fence to impede with your stance or swing you may take relief. To take relief determine the closest point where the ball could be that gives you unimpeded stance and swing that is no closer to the hole. Mark this point (such as placing a tee in the ground at that point”. Drop your ball from knee height within one club length from this spot in any direction as long as it is no closer to the hole than the original lie. If the fence still blocks you from aiming at the green you would need to play the next shot out into the fairway.

Presented by Rich Swenson

Annual Breakfast

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Annual Breakfast
PDG Men’s Golf Club Annual Breakfast is March 18, 2025. There is a minimum charge of $5.00 donation, with all proceeds collected going to the Employee’s Play Day Fund. The application deadline is March 13, 2025. Just fill out a form in the Golf information room, include your cash or check donation, and put in the Men’s Golf slot.

February Update

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Men’s Golf Club News – busy and exciting part of the
Season.
Men’s Golf Club News – busy and exciting part of the
Season.

Remember the next General Meeting is Tuesday 2/18 at 9 AM in the Clubhouse.

Check pdgmgc.com for winners of the Member Guest
Tournament.

Men’s Golf Club Championship – March 1, 2 and 5

PDG Charity Golf Tournament – March 15

Mens’s Golf Club Annual Breakfast – March 18 with
proceeds going to Employee Appreciation/Play Day – Min
donation $5

Men’s Golf Club Presidents Cup – March 26

Can Am Tournament – March 28

General Rules and Golf Courtesy
Do not park carts in front of greens; and, on 18 pull carts to
rear of green; and on 6 tee keep carts behind safety line;
Fix ball marks, fill divots and throw away divots;
Always tap sand from your shoes when coming out of traps
before walking on greens;
Pace of Play – stay within one shot of the group ahead of
you;
No Dogs on golf course

Thank you to our tournament committee this year: Mark Sanders,
Scott Slagle and Larry Reynolds – excellent job.

Minutes Dec 2024

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Minutes December 17, 2024
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call – Present – John McClain, Greg Quaid, John Tierney, Gary Bennett, Clarke Sharrar, Steve Warren, Bill Brown, Richard Warburton, Bob Barrie, Doug Hodson, Mark Sanders, Scott Slagle, Larry Reynolds, Rick Swenson, Bob Shakespeare
Reports
Clarke Sharrar – Treasurer
• Financials are in good shape
• Thank you to Bob Barrie for his work lining up sponsorships for the Eclectic Golf Tournament.
• Eclectic Golf Tournament was put on with a profit of $664.00
• SCGA dues for the club are anticipated to be $10,988.00
• Current bank account balance is $33,024.12
Steve Warren – Golf Committee
• Andy Diaz is reporting to the committee that our greens are rolling faster than they were at the time of course opening.
• Reminder to repair divots and throw away grass chunks for golfer’s divots as they shorten the life of mower blades.
• Adopt-a-fairway program is being overseen by Maddie Connell of the golf committee.
• Bob Larsen is retiring from the Golf Committee.
• Bob Breidenbach has requested that golf carts avoid driving on the right side of the 15th green and to stay on cart paths as long as possible.
Andy Diaz – Course Superintendent
• New golf course equipment has been ordered, specifically a new fairway mower.
• Course was closed on December 12, for spraying to prevent growth of Poa Annua.
• Additional speed bump dots will be added to the golf cart path behind the 18th green.
• Requested that any ropes that have been removed during play be replaced as promptly as possible.
• Sand traps have been improved making it more difficult to attempt putts out of the traps.

Richard Warburton – Handicap Chair
• Informed the club that the GHIN app has a special “USGA Rewind for 2024” that shows highlights / lowlights for each individual golfer
• Reminded club members to post scores promptly and ensure that scores have been adjusted.
Doug Hodson – Membership
• Current Memberships stands at 268 members
• Hole in One by Glen Conaway on #11. YTD this is our only Ace. Last season Men’s Club members had a total of 13 Aces.
Mark Sanders – Tournament
• Mark commented strongly that the lunch served at the Eclectic was a disappointment. He spoke with Manny who has promised improvement on our future banquets/luncheons.
• 80 club members have signed up for the Member/Member tournament scheduled for January 8 and January 11.
Larry Reynolds – Tournament
• Deadline to register for the Member / Member tournament is January 4, 2025.
• Deadline to register and entry fee for Member / Guest tournament TBD
Ken Dobson –
• Thanked the Men’s Club for their support during the recent HOA political process.
• Can/Am tournament is scheduled for March 28-30.
John McClain – MGC President
• Annual Breakfast is scheduled for March 18, 2025. The search for a possible guest speaker is ongoing.
• The Golf Committee is searching for a new chairman to take the seat of chairman for Bob Larsen who is retiring from the committee.
John McClain – Addendum
• On December 19, 2024, JM sent the following to MGC leaders for approval, There were no objections and majority responded with their approval :
• FYI: After our recent monthly meeting and financial update. We have over $5,000 more in funds in our account than we had last year at this time. In addition we had a surplus of over $600 from the Eclectic and have a projected surplus of over $200 for the member/member tournament.
• Therefore, I support (along with Clarke Sharar and Mark Sanders) an increase in our member/member budget of $1,500 for prizes for our members.
• Please acknowledge your vote to increase our budget $1500 for the Member/Member tournament so that Mark and his committee can work on prizes.
• Respond (Yes, No)…or if you have additional comments or suggestions, let me know.
• The Addendum proposal passed.

Minutes Nov 2024

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Minutes for November 19, 2024
Bob Breidenback addressed club about rules, divots/ball marks (fix 2 each hole), and talked about proper club grip and follow thru.

Treasurer Report updated and $500 donated to employee appreciation fund. Current balance $26,206.

Sponsorships just under $8000, one-two pending.

Handicap rules expected to change 1-1-25.

Membership at 218, last year 309.
And moment of silence for members we have lost this last year.

Tournament – 80 signed up for eclectic so far.

E blasts make sure Andy and Bob are included, and send out before exec and regular meetings. Also, frost delays and general notices (Doug Hodson).

Praise for excellent welcome back luncheon.

Those wanting to serve boards and committees 2025-6, sign up at admin office. Looking for chairman next year for golf committee.

Also looking for new tournament chairs for MGC 2025-6. Mark, Scott, Larry moving on after this year. They have done a great job.

Sweeps Information

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Sweeps Information
The Men’s Golf Club Sweepstakes are off to a great start. We had 65 playing in the AM and 69 in the PM. That is 134 of a possible 144!

The next Sweepstakes, Wednesday 11/20, will be a “Turkey Shoot” Sign up, play well, and bring home the (Turkey) bacon.

The last Sweepstakes in November will be with a ABCD foursomes assigned. Come and meet some new members on November 27th.

Reminders

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Two Reminders
Welcome Back Lunch

Thursday, November 14th
11 AM to 1 PM
Recreation Center
$5 cost (money goes to PDG Employees Xmas Fund)

Monthly Meetings

Third Tuesday each month, 9 AM
Clubhouse

Looking forward to seeing you,

John McClain
President, Men’s Golf Club

2025-2026 Calendar

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2025 – 2026 Men’s Club Calendar
2025
Date
Day
Event
10/21/2025
Tue
Membership Meeting (Palm Room)
November
Date
Day
Event
11/12/2025
Wed
Men’s Golf Opening Day
11/13/2025
Thu.
Welcome Back – Recreation Center
11/18/2025
Tue
Membership Meeting
December
Date
Day
Event
12/03/25
Wed
Eclectic
12/07/25
Sun
Eclectic (Lunch)
12/16/25
Tue
Membership Meeting
2026
January
Date
Day
Event
01/07/26
Wed
Club Member-Member
01/10/26
Sat
Club Member-Member (Lunch)
1/20/2026
Tue
Membership Meeting
01/30/26
Fri
Pre-Tournament Cocktail Party – Clubhouse
01/31/26
Sat
Club Member-Guest (Breakfast)
February
Date
Day
Event
02/01/26
Sun
ClubMember-Guest (Lunch)
2/17/2026
Tue
Membership Meeting
02/28/26
Sat
Club Championship Day 1
March
Date
Day
Event
03/01/26
Sun
Club Championship Day 2
03/04/26
Wed
Club Championship Day 3 (Lunch)
03/17/26
Tue
Annual Membership Meeting (Breakfast)
03/25/26
Wed
Club President’s Cup (Lunch)
April
Date
Day
Event
04/08/26
Wed
Club Mixed Spring Scramble (Lunch)
4/21/2026
Tue
Membership Meeting

2024 Club Championship

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2024 Club Championship
Congratulations to the 2024 PDGMGC Club Champion, Bob Larsen:
Bob Larson
Also congratulations to our two (tie) Net Club Champions, Gary Johnson and Mark Savage”
Gary Johnson and Mark Savage
We also congratulate all the flight winners, and thank all participants for making this years event one to remember!

Club Meeting is Tuesday, February 20th

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Our Monthly Meeting is Tuesday, February 20th
PDG Men’s Golf Club General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, February 20th 9:00AM
Clubhouse

Agenda

  • Call to Order
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Roll Call
  • Officer Reports
  • Nominating Committee Reports Slate of Officers
  • Membership Vote for Slate of Uncontested Candidates
  • Old Business
  • New Business
  • Adjourn

Dan Cameron
President

2024 Member Guest Results

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2024 Member Guest Results
The Member Guest was a rousing success! Nothing but positive comments about all events, horse race, cocktail party, and luncheon. Also great praise for the condition of our golf course. Congratulations to all the winners listed below. Pictures of the horse race winners included.

Horse race
1st John McClain and Fred Stroock
2nd Steve Warren and Mike Lehman
3rd Bobby Porter and guest
Member Guest Tournament
 
Flight 1 Gross:
1st Bret Baker and Mark Anderson
2nd Steve Warren and Mike Lehman
3rd Bob Larsen and Mark Spencer
Flight 1 Net:
1st Bobby Anzures and Jeff King
2nd Tom Sherck and Curtis Green
3rd Glen Conaway and Greg Conaway
Flight 2 Gross:
1st Dan Cameron and Steve Demaria
2nd James Murphy and Chad Whitney
3rd Tie John McClain and Fred Stroock
Flight 2 Net:
1st Rodger Shaulis and Fred Deimel
2nd Richard Swenson and Brett Swenson
3rd Doug Hodson and David Goldstein
Flight 3 Gross:
1st Chico Anzures and Raul Jimenez
2nd Bob Christensen and Irv Boschman
3rd Tie Rex Hatch and Rodney Tanaka
Flight 3 Net:
1st Tie Gary Kellogg and Loren Grunenfelder
Jeff Link and Warren Salmons
3rd Tie Robert Hurt and Peter Alo
Mario Poma and Jonathan Rallo

2024 Member Member Results

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2024 Member Member Results
Flight 1 Gross:
1st Bob Larsen & Robert Harris
2nd Tie Stephen Warren & Brett Hamilton
Monty Jones & Muzz Merrick
3rd Stan Dodd & Dave Moore
Flight 1 Net:
1st John Schwankl & Paul Barzman
2nd Ken Dobson & Richard Warburton
Larry Reynolds & Dave Knabb
Jeff Oakden & Mike Steponavicius
Flight 2 Gross:
1st William McCain & Randy Miller
2nd Tie Sanders & Nate Parsons
Doug Hodson & Craig Cassidy
3rd Scott Slagle & Ken Dankenbring
Flight 2 Net:
1st Ronald Manders & Bernie Schumacher
2nd Bob Barrie & Bob Shakespeare
3rd Richard Brown & Rodger Shaulis
4th John Tierney & Ray Hillier
Flight 3 Gross:
1st Donny Tarr & Jim Murphy
2nd Irving & David Foster
3rd Tie Joseph Eckhardt & Gary Kellogg
Ted Page & Richard Torok
Flight 3 Net:
1st Darrel Jones & James Johnson
2nd Gerald Crosby & Michael Brewer
3rd Tom Lewell & Jack Murphy
4th Barrie Bugbee & Billy Pursell

2023 Eclectic Tournament Results

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2023 Eclectic Tournament Results

Flight 1

Gross
Bob Larson -5
Steve Warren -5
Robert Harris -4
Todd Wilcox -2
Terry Miller -1

Net
Craig Cassidy -9
Stan Dodd -9
George Gamble -8
John Schwankl -6
Louis Lalonde -6

Flight 2

Gross
Ken Miracle +2
Mike Largent +3
Ed Fitzpatrick +3
Mark Sanders +4
Dennis Bushee +4

Net
Bruce Fournier -9
Richard Brown -8
Richard Roberts -6
John McClain -6
Mark Smith -6
Jeff Link -6
Greg Quaid -6

Flight 3

Gross
Francisco Gama +4
Steve Siegwein +5
Doug Hodson +8
Bob Shakespeare +8
Rodger Shaulis +8

Net
Henry Irving -13
Michael Brewer -9
Brian Gray -9
Gary Druckrey -8
Lyndon Franz -7

Flight 4

Gross
Michael Nord +13
Dean Risius +14
Mario Poma +15
Michael Moeser +15
Gary Kellog +16

Net
Darrel Jones -6
Jack Murphy -6
Dale Erickson -6
John Schmidt -4
Randy Crow -4

December Update

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December Update
  • MGC has 294 members, just short of last year’s total but residents are still arriving.
  • Dave Levandowski just had our first hole-in-one; his first also! A 6 iron on #14 hole. Congratulations!!!
  • We have 134 members playing in the Eclectic.
  • Put these dates on your calendar:
  1. MGC General Meeting Tuesday, 12/19 at 9 AM in the Clubhouse. Two presentations: New Rules and Andy will cover Divot repair.
  2. Divet Party Thursday 12/21. Join us at 7AM by the Practice Greens. And,
  3. Wednesday 1/3 and Saturday 1/6: Member/Member Tournament. More details to follow but the cost is only $55.Play well!
    MGC Board

Golf Shop Reminders

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Golf Shop Reminders

AS WE START THE SEASON:
CART PATH ONLY
2-CARTS PER GROUP

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GOLF GENIUS

For all PDG Men’s and Women’s Golf Club Members, using your smartphone download the GOLF GENIUS APP.

We will be using Golf Genius for our new tournament program. This is a wonderful and fun way to score our events. We will educate everyone as we start the season. You do not need to log in or create a password. Just download the app and then on Tuesdays and Wednesday we will help you learn how to score your round and your group.

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Golf Course Rules to Remember and Follow

Golf Carts:
2 Carts per Foursome
Cart Path ONLY, until Monday, December 4th
Carts shall always be driven on the cart paths. When stopped or parked, all four wheels need to be on the path. If you need to go around someone, drive around them carefully and return to the path.

Bag Carts:
Bag Carts are not allowed on Tee Boxes ever!
Nov 10th through Dec 31st Push Carts are not allowed between Greens and Bunkers.

Golf Cart Parking:
During golf course hours (7:00 AM to 4:30 PM) Parking limitations in front of the Golf Shop, Palm Room, and Restaurant/Clubhouse.
Golfers in Golf Cart need to follow the Parking Signs

Red Zones – NO PARKING, ANYTIME (they are RED for a reason)
Yellow Zones – Parking for golfers making the turn from 9 to 10 / 18 to 1 or starting on hole number 1.

· In front of Golf Shop – Green and Handicap Parking

o 5 Minute Parking – 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM (No Pool Parking)

· In front of Palm Room – Yellow Zone

o Yellow Zone, Parking for golfers Making the Turn ONLY – No Other Parking Permitted. This parking is for golfers going from #9 Green to #10 Tee.

Dress Code:
Appropriate golf attire always on the golf course and practice facilities. T-Shirts, tank tops, crop tops, halter tops, bicycle and gym shorts, blue jeans (all denim Blue, Black, Grey, etc.) and dungarees are not permitted. All shorts and skirts are measured from the middle of the knee upwards to the bottom of the hem and this measurement may not exceed 6 inches. Golf Shoes with non-metallic spikes are required, however tennis shoes, running shoes or other soft-soled shoes may be worm. NO BARE FEET allowed.

Remember to RESPECT the golf course!

Use Proper Golf Etiquette with your fellow golfers!

Bob Breidenbach
Golf Professional

PDG Golf Shop
Website: PDGCC.com
(760) 346-2941

New Secretary

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New Club Secretary
Our members have confirmed Eric Floyd as the Secretary of the PDG Men’s Club. He will serve for the remainder of Bob Levine’s term.

Thanks for voting!

Schedule for 2023-2024

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Schedule for next year

PALM DESERT GREENS MEN’S GOLF CLUB

2023/2024 SCHEDULE

October 3rd – Board Meeting – Palm Room @ 9AM
October 17th – General Membership Meeting – Clubhouse @ 9AM

November 7th – Board Meeting – Palm Room @ 9AM
November 13th – Course Opens
November 16th – Welcome Back Event – Recreation Center @ 12PM
November 21st – General Membership Meeting – Clubhouse @ 9 AM

December 5th – Board Meeting – Palm Room @ 9AM
December 6th – Eclectic Tournament (Round 1)
December 10th – Eclectic Tournament (Round 2)
December 19th – General Membership Meeting – Clubhouse @ 9AM

January 2nd – Board Meeting – Palm Room @ 9AM
January 3rd – Member/Member Tournament (Round 1)
January 6th – Member/Member Tournament (Round 2)
January 16th – General Membership Meeting – Clubhouse @ 9AM

February 2nd – Member Guest – Horse Race/Practice Round/Cocktail Part
February 3rd – Member/Guest (Round 1)
February 4th – Member/Guest (Round 2)
February 6th – Board Meeting – Palm Room @ 9AM
February 20th – General Membership Meeting – Clubhouse @ 9AM
February 28th – Club Championship (Round 1)

March 5th – Board Meeting – Palm Room @ 9AM
March 6th – Club Championship (Round 2)
March 9th – Club Championship (Round 3)
March 10th – Club Championship (Round)
March 19th – Annual General Membership Meeting – Clubhouse @ 9AM
March 20th – Presidents Cup

April 2nd – Board Meeting – Palm Room @ 9 AM
April 10th – Spring Invitational
April 16th – General Membership Meeting – Clubhouse @ 9AM

*AM sweeps check in at Clubhouse 7AM weekly 11/15//23 – 4/24/24
*PM sweeps check in at ProShop by noon

New Policies for PDGMGC Tournaments

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New Policies for PDGMGC Tournaments
Entrants in the annual Club Championship are expected to be involved in other competitions during the season. Minimum participation requirements are specified in the club policy below. Thanks for your support!

ELIGIBILITY: To qualify for the CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP tournament, a member must have participated in prior MGC events in the current season. This requirement is satisfied by either: A. at least five (5) regular Wednesday Sweeps; or B. at least two(2) monthly tournaments preceding the CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP; or C. one (1) monthly tournament and at least three (3) Sweeps. The requirement does not apply to first year members, and exceptions for others may be made for good reason, with the approval of the Board. This policy shall be effective with the 2022-2023 season.

ENTRY FEES: All entry fees will be paid by check only and no later than the tournament deadline as set by the Tournament Committee. Late entries will not be accepted other than to replace last minute cancellations. For the Presidents’ Cup Tournament (PCT), the entry fees for the current and past Presidents will be waived and are to be budgeted and paid as an expense of the PCT itself.

Minutes Mar 2022

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    2022-2023 Calendar

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    2022-2023 Calendar
    Date
    Day
    Event
    10-25-22
    Tue
    First Membership Meeting – Palm Room
    11-16-22
    Wed
    Opening Day Sweeps
    11-17-22
    Thu
    Welcome Back Social
    12-7-22
    Wed
    Eclectic #1
    12-11-22
    Sun
    Eclectic #2 (lunch)
    01-4-23
    Wed
    Memb.-Memb.#1
    01-7-23
    Sat
    Memb.-Memb.#2 (lunch)
    01-17-23
    Tue
    Membership Meeting
    02-3-23
    Fri
    Pre-Tourn. Party
    02-4-23
    Sat
    Memb.-Guest #1 (brkfst)
    02-5-23
    Sun
    Memb.-Guest #2 (lunch)
    02-21-23
    Tue
    Membership Meeting
    03-1-23
    Wed
    Club Champ. #1
    03-4-23
    Sat
    Club Champ. #2
    03-5-23
    Sun
    Club Champ. #3 (lunch)
    03-21-23
    Tue
    Membership Meeting
    03-22-23
    Wed
    Presidents Cup (lunch)
    04-12-23
    Wed
    Spring Invitational (lunch)
    04-18-23
    Tue
    Membership Meeting

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