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Club Manager Report
by Kent Instefjord
I remember when all of the rust belt cities started to lose residents to the sun belt and a comment would frequently be said “would the last person to leave Toledo please turn out the lights!” While thankfully Tucson is not in that position, LPCC gives off that feeling in late spring when so many of our partial year members leave for a few months. I want to thank all of our members for their support of the club over the past year and assure everyone that the best years still lay ahead. During the summer, our staff will be working to ensure we are prepared for the upcoming 2012-13 season. One project will be to work on communication tools, namely our new website. For the time being however, please continue to watch for “The Week Ahead” blast sent out on Thursdays as well as the monthly newsletter. For those who do not receive the e-mails, we will be posting “The Week Ahead” outside of the golf shop as well as in the lounge, just outside of the Grill. We will be publishing a “Champions Edition” in July, to honor and celebrate all who participated in events over the past year.
There will be many major projects underway or completed by the first of the year…all hotel rooms will be renovated as well as hotel banquet space. Our Canyon greens will be open for play in September and quite possibly we will be playing out of new bunkers. We will have newly resurfaced hard tennis courts as well as new golf cars. It will be a hectic, but an exciting year to come.
I would like to personally wish all of you a very safe and memorable summer and I look forward to everyone returning for a great season of fun in the sun!
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Taco Tuesdays
All You Can Eat Crunchy Tacos
Tuesdays at the Club during the Summer
5:00 - 9:00 pm
Seasoned Beef Tacos with Shredded Lettuce, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Ranchero Style Beans, Spanish Rice, Housemade Salsa, Sour Cream and Guacamole. All You Can Eat for $19++ per person
Traditional Mexican Churros included with the tacos! Or order Churros alone for $6++
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Father's Day Special
Special dinner entrees featured for Father's Day
Sunday, June 17
5:00 - 9:00 pm at the Club
Grilled Rib-Eye Steak
with loaded baked potato, fresh seasonal vegetables and herb butter $28++ per person
BBQ Shrimp Brochettes
with smoked gouda grits and fresh seasonal vegetables $25++ per person
Marinated Peach Shortcake
grilled housemade pound cake, golden peaches, vanilla chantilly creme $7++ per person
Dinner entrees include a complimentary draft beer for Dad!
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Fourth of July Celebration
La Paloma's Annual Fourth of July Celebration
Fun for the entire family!
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Carnival Games, Disc Jockey, Buffet Dinner, and front seats to our world-famous Fireworks Show!
Chef Matt's Dinner Buffet to feature:
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Twice Baked Potato Salad |
| Fresh Watermelon on Ice |
Roasted Vegetable Salad |
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| Grilled Certified Angus Burgers |
Budweiser "Beer Can" Chicken |
| St. Louis Style Baby Back Ribs |
Crispy Chicken Fingers |
| Chicago Style Hot Dogs |
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| Three Cheese Baked Macaroni |
Campside Baked Beans |
| Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins |
Fresh Corn On The Cob |
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| Homemade Apple Pie |
Georgia Peach Cobbler |
| Brownies & Blondies |
Jumbo Cookies |
$36++ per adult, $15++ per child (5 - 12 yrs. old), complimentary for children under 5
Reservations required, please call 577-5885
Fireworks shows scheduled for 8:45 pm
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SuperViews
by David Stout, Director of Agronomy
The 'summer season' for golf course maintenance staff really means 'renovation season'. We are in full swing of the Canyon greens renovation project and all is going well. Similar to Ridge during last summer, we have found the original edges of the greens and all I can say is that there will be some great new pin placements that haven’t been seen in a very long time.
So how do we lose the original edges anyway? This happens for a variety of reasons, but the most common is referred to as “greens creep”. This can occur when we mow the edges of the greens and don’t go all the way to the edge. Our staff does not want to scalp into the collar, so more often than not, they err on the inside by as little as 1/8 of an inch. Over time this can add up to a huge number if not controlled. In fact, we’ve recovered as much eight feet on the left side of Canyon 9 green. It is an outstanding number when you think about it and we have control measures in place to make sure this never happens again. That is why you will occasionally see small paint dots or dashes around the edge of the greens during various times of year. This will allow our edges to stay true to what was intended by Jack Nicklaus many years ago.
Aside from Canyon greens, we are working on getting the Ridge and Hill greens as smooth and consistent as possible. We will be frequently topdressing, verticutting, and rolling to make sure that all 18 of the open greens are rolling as similarly as possible. I would expect them to be similar in speed, and shot holding, by the middle of July.
Lastly, we are scheduled to grass Canyon greens the week of June 26th and will have them open for play around the Labor Day holiday.
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Golf Hours and Upcoming Golf Events
June Hours
Tee Times
Monday, June 4: 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
All Other Mondays: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday - Sunday: 6:30 am - 5:00 pm*
*Twosomes and singles not permitted to tee off before 7:00 am
Golf Shop
5:30 am - 5:30 pm Daily
Practice Facilities
Monday, June 4 and June 11: 6:00 - 10:00 am and 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Monday, June 18 and on: 7:00 - 10:00 am and 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Tuesday - Sunday: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Men's Golf Association
Saturday, June 9, 8:00 am shotgun - Low Gross, Low Net
Wednesday, June 13, 12:30 - 1:30 pm tee times - Nassau format
Sign up in the Men's Locker Room
Women's Golf Association
Open play every Tuesday
Sign up in the Ladies Locker Room
Lady Nine Holers
Open play every Wednesday
Call the Golf Shop for tee time
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Tucson Private Club Summer Reciprocal Program
La Paloma Country Club is again participating in the Tucson private club reciprocal program for the summer. From June 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012, our members will be able to access the clubs listed below. Tee times may be made three days in advance for tee times from 10 am and later. You may call each club directly to make your tee time by simply identifying yourselves as LPCC golf members. Dining room privileges will also be allowed, with each club determining what rooms may be accessed by you as their "guests". The fees listed below include green and golf cart. If you bring a guest who is not a member at La Paloma, this fee is also stated below.
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| La Paloma Country Club |
$40/$50 |
299.1500 |
| El Conquistador Country Club |
$20/$29 |
544.1800 |
| Omni Tucson National |
$40/$40 |
877.2315 |
| Oro Valley Country Club |
$40/$40 |
547.2169 |
| Skyline Country Club |
$30/$30 |
299.0464 |
| The Gallery Golf Club |
$40/$60 |
744.2555 |
| Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain |
$50/$59 |
572.3500 |
| Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club |
$40/$40 |
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MGA News
by David Pashkow
UPCOMING EVENTS: Created for YOUR La Paloma golfing enjoyment: MGA – Saturday June 9th. – Low Gross / Low Net 8:00 a.m. Shotgun start…..Individual Scoring
Mini MGA – Wednesday June 13th - Nassau format, Tee Times set aside - 12:30 – 1:30 Bonus - Each player will receive a $20 food voucher good for the whole day!!!! LOOK FOR THESE SIGN-UP SHEETS IN THE MEN’S LOCKER ROOM
May MGA Stableford Tournament Results
Gold Flight 1st Place Joel Herz, 2nd Place Tie Paul Spaeth & Andy Watson
Sliver/Copper Flight 1st Place Mike Ramsey, 2nd Place Tex Phippin, 3rd Place Gary Almli
Closest to the Pins Andy Watson & Chris Coxall
Delusional Golf:
Player who forces group to wait on every par 5 because he's convinced he can get home in two. Usually gets there in four.
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Golfer: "Do you think I can get there with a 5 iron?"
Partner: "Eventually."
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Summer Swim Team
Summer Swim Team practice continues in the afternoons through the season. Practices are Monday through Friday with the following times: 6 yrs. old and under - 4:00 - 4:30 pm; 8 yrs. old and under 4:00 - 4:45 p.m; 9 - 12 years old 4:45 - 6:00 pm; 13 - 18 years old 4:45 - 6:30 pm
Home Swim Meet Schedule:
Monday, June 4 vs. Skyline Bel Air
Monday, June 11 vs. Los Tiburones
Monday, June 18 vs. Continental Ranch
The Pool will close at 3:00 pm for scheduled meets
Come out and cheer our LPCC swim team!
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Men's Doubles Tennis League
Men's Doubles League continues through the summer every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm. Tennis Pro Mark Hardy is on hand to coordinate play and fill in when needed! Drop in any Wednesday, no need to sign up ahead of time. Back to top
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Ladies Tennis Clinic
Director of Tennis Eric Styrmoe conducts ladies tennis clinics Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings during the summer months. Please contact Eric directly at 975-6921 for further information and to sign up! Back to top
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