What's New:
- New Golf Info and Cancellation Phone Number
- Minutes December 17, 2024Pledge 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. - Sweeps InformationThe 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.
- Two RemindersWelcome Back LunchThursday, 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
ClubhouseLooking forward to seeing you,
John McClain
President, Men’s Golf Club - 2024 – 2025 Men’s Club Calendar2024DateDayEvent10-22-2024TueMembership MeetingNovemberDateDayEvent11-13-24WedOpening Day Sweeps11-14-24ThuWelcome Back Event – Recreation Center11-19-24TueMembership MeetingDecemberDateDayEvent12-04-24WedEclectic Round 112-08-24SunEclectic Round 2 (lunch)12-17-24TueMembership Meeting2025JanuaryDateDayEvent01-08-25WedMember/Member Round 101-11-25SatMember/Member Round 2 (Banquet)01-16-25TueMembership Meeting01-31-25FriMember/Guest Horserace and Pre-tournament PartyFebruaryDateDayEvent02-01-25SatMember/Guest Round 1 (Breakfast @ 6:00 am)02-01-25SunMember/Guest Round 2 (lunch)02-18-25TueMembership MeetingMarchDateDayEvent03-01-25SatClub Championship Round 103-02-25SunClub Championship Round 203-05-25WedClub Championship Round 3 (lunch)03-18-25TueAnnual Membership Meeting03-26-25WedPresidents Cup (lunch)AprilDateDayEvent04-10-25WedMixed Spring Scramble04-15-25TueMembership Meeting
- Minutes For April 16, 2024
- Minutes For March 19, 2024
- 2024 Club ChampionshipCongratulations to the 2024 PDGMGC Club Champion, Bob Larsen:
Also congratulations to our two (tie) Net Club Champions, Gary Johnson and Mark Savage”
We also congratulate all the flight winners, and thank all participants for making this years event one to remember! - Minutes For February 20, 2024
- President’s Cup
- Our Monthly Meeting is Tuesday, February 20thPDG Men’s Golf Club General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, February 20th 9:00AM
ClubhouseAgenda
- 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 ResultsThe 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 Salmons3rd Tie Robert Hurt and Peter Alo
Mario Poma and Jonathan Rallo
- Minutes For January 18, 2024
- 2024 Member Member Results
Flight 1 Gross: 1st Bob Larsen & Robert Harris 2nd Tie Stephen Warren & Brett Hamilton
Monty Jones & Muzz Merrick3rd Stan Dodd & Dave Moore Flight 1 Net: 1st John Schwankl & Paul Barzman 2nd Ken Dobson & Richard Warburton
Larry Reynolds & Dave Knabb
Jeff Oakden & Mike SteponaviciusFlight 2 Gross: 1st William McCain & Randy Miller 2nd Tie Sanders & Nate Parsons
Doug Hodson & Craig Cassidy3rd 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 TorokFlight 3 Net: 1st Darrel Jones & James Johnson 2nd Gerald Crosby & Michael Brewer 3rd Tom Lewell & Jack Murphy 4th Barrie Bugbee & Billy Pursell 
- Minutes For December 19, 2023
- 2023 Eclectic Tournament ResultsFlight 1GrossBob Larson -5Steve Warren -5Robert Harris -4Todd Wilcox -2Terry Miller -1NetCraig Cassidy -9Stan Dodd -9George Gamble -8John Schwankl -6Louis Lalonde -6Flight 2GrossKen Miracle +2Mike Largent +3Ed Fitzpatrick +3Mark Sanders +4Dennis Bushee +4NetBruce Fournier -9Richard Brown -8Richard Roberts -6John McClain -6Mark Smith -6Jeff Link -6Greg Quaid -6Flight 3GrossFrancisco Gama +4Steve Siegwein +5Doug Hodson +8Bob Shakespeare +8Rodger Shaulis +8NetHenry Irving -13Michael Brewer -9Brian Gray -9Gary Druckrey -8Lyndon Franz -7Flight 4GrossMichael Nord +13Dean Risius +14Mario Poma +15Michael Moeser +15Gary Kellog +16NetDarrel Jones -6Jack Murphy -6Dale Erickson -6John Schmidt -4Randy Crow -4
- 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:
- MGC General Meeting Tuesday, 12/19 at 9 AM in the Clubhouse. Two presentations: New Rules and Andy will cover Divot repair.
- Divet Party Thursday 12/21. Join us at 7AM by the Practice Greens. And,
- Wednesday 1/3 and Saturday 1/6: Member/Member Tournament. More details to follow but the cost is only $55.Play well!
MGC Board
- Minutes For November 21, 2023
- Golf Shop Reminders
AS WE START THE SEASON:
CART PATH ONLY
2-CARTS PER GROUP———
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 SignsRed 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 ProfessionalPDG Golf Shop
Website: PDGCC.com
(760) 346-2941 - Minutes For October 17, 2023
- New Club SecretaryOur 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!
- Minutes for the March Meeting
- The President’s Cup is up next.
- Plan now for the Spring Invitational
- Minutes for Feburary Meeting
- 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 @ 9AMNovember 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 AMDecember 5th – Board Meeting – Palm Room @ 9AM
December 6th – Eclectic Tournament (Round 1)
December 10th – Eclectic Tournament (Round 2)
December 19th – General Membership Meeting – Clubhouse @ 9AMJanuary 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 @ 9AMFebruary 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 CupApril 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 - Latest Hole in OnesGlen Conaway #11
Ned Cutright #5 - Club Championship
- Minutes for the January Meeting
- Hole In One
Craig Cassidy
- December 10, 2022
- Hole # 7
- 128 yds
- 8 Iron
- Minutes for for the December 20, 2022 Meeting
- New Policies for PDGMGC TournamentsEntrants 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.
- 2022-2023 CalendarDateDayEvent10-25-22TueFirst Membership Meeting – Palm Room11-16-22WedOpening Day Sweeps11-17-22ThuWelcome Back Social12-7-22WedEclectic #112-11-22SunEclectic #2 (lunch)01-4-23WedMemb.-Memb.#101-7-23SatMemb.-Memb.#2 (lunch)01-17-23TueMembership Meeting02-3-23FriPre-Tourn. Party02-4-23SatMemb.-Guest #1 (brkfst)02-5-23SunMemb.-Guest #2 (lunch)02-21-23TueMembership Meeting03-1-23WedClub Champ. #103-4-23SatClub Champ. #203-5-23SunClub Champ. #3 (lunch)03-21-23TueMembership Meeting03-22-23WedPresidents Cup (lunch)04-12-23WedSpring Invitational (lunch)04-18-23TueMembership Meeting
- Course FlyoverWatch an approximately two-minute video of our golf course as seen from above. This was produced and edited by Kenneth Graham, of Cloud 9 Aerial Media.
