It is Wet!

Due to the rain yesterday there will be no carts allowed today.  The ducks are even seeking higher ground…

 

Reminder:  Today is the final day to sign up for Augusta in Grinnell

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The No-Mow Experiment

Reducing Manicured Acres

If you’ve followed our website or blog you’ll have noticed our GreenGolf Iniative.  This is a 3-pronged approach aimed at reducing our environmental footprint,  improving the quality and playability of the golf course, and reducing our chemical and labor costs.

Here is an article that the USGA published on a similar experiment.  We only have 56 acres here at Grinnell College Golf Course, but we are still attempting to reduce the manicured acres by 18% (10 acres).

Case Study:  The No-Mow Experiment at Hidden Falls

Source:  USGA.org

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Augusta in Grinnell

Augusta in Grinnell, Thursday, April 6th @ Noon

Not heading to Georgia to see “A Tradition Unlike Any Other?”  We’ll help you get the Masters feel here in Iowa.  Our greens will be lightning quick and the food will be right off the Masters’ menu.

• Lunch at Noon:  Special will be Pimento Cheese Sandwich, chips, and an Arnold Palmer
• 18 Holes of Golf @ 12:30, we’ll play Augusta National’s 137 slope rating.  Event will be handicapped.
• Social in the Lounge at 5 pm to catch up on Thursday’s action at the Masters

Price:  Pass Holders $25/Public $40 (Includes lunch, golf, cart, and games)

RSVP to golfcourse@grinnell.edu by 5 pm on 3/31.

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Men’s League Meeting

April 3 @ 6:30 pm

We’ll be having our annual Men’s League Meeting on Monday, April 3rd @ 6:30 pm.  The discussion points will be:

• League Cost
• Split times
  • 4 pm tee off
  • 6 pm tee off
• Schedule
• Food Requests
• Format

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game will be on following the event!

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This Week at the Course 03.12.17

Its Madness Around Here!

Busy Busy Week Ahead

It’s an excited week at the course!  We have great opportunities for socials, entertainment, and community involvement.  Please see the full schedule below.

Chamber’s Annual Celebration

Wednesday night at 5 pm

Come and celebrate the successes of our area businesses and employees that continue to make Grinnell the Jewel of the Prairie.

Click to find out more…

Imagine Grinnell’s St. Patrick’s Day Soiree

Friday night @ 5:30 pm

Constrantly striving to make Grinnell a great place to Live, Work & Play, Imagine Grinnell is an organization that enhances all of our lives.

Click to find out more…

Did you know that local non-profits are not charged a reservation or facility fee?  Call us to host your next function!

It’s Madness!

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

The Lounge and Pub will be staffed throughout the opening March Madness weekend.  Game times begin at approximately 11 am each morning ~ The Lounge will be closed Friday evening for the Imagine Grinnel Event.

Stay tuned for specials that will be running during the Iowa State games!

This Week’s Schedule of Events

Mon., Mar 13:  Upper Level closed for a private event, Course closed due to high temp below 40.

Tues., Mar 14:  ​No scheduled events, Course closed due to high temp below 40.

Wed., Mar 15:  ​Wednesday Round-table discussion @ 1 in the Lounge ~ Discussing Brunches & Women’s/Men’s Breakfasts.   Upper Level Closed at 4 pm for Chamber of Commerce event

Thur., Mar 16: March Madness @ 11 am in the Pub and Lounge.

Fri., Mar 17:  No Family Friday, March Madness @ 11 am in the Pub and Lounge, Upper Level Closed at 4 pm for the Imagine Grinnell event.

Sat., Mar 18:  March Madness @ 11 am in the Pub and Lounge

Sun., Mar 19:  March Madness @ 11 am in the Pub and Lounge

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Trivia Night: Take 2

2nd Trivia Night this Friday (3/10)

We’ll be hosting another trivia night this Friday, March 10th.  You’ll need your thinking caps on when guessing the Number of M&M’s in a Single Serving or What is an Albatross in Golf Scoring? 

Trivia not your thing?  Relax at the bar and enjoy some drinks while you laugh other peoples’ guesses.

• Lounge Opens at 4 pm
• We’ll have light snacks, but if you want something more substantial feel free to utilize one of our local restaurateurs and bring your to-go food here.  We charge a $2/person clean-up charge and we provide the plates and utensils.
• Board Games in the Fireplace Room at 5 pm
• Trivia at approximately 7 pm
• Moana will be playing in the banquet room for kids’ enjoyment at 7 pm as well

See you Friday!

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The Invitational

Grinnell College Golf Course Presents

The Invitational

June 15^th, 16^th, & 17^th

Come enjoy golf, comradery, cuisine, music, prizes and entertainment.  You and a partner of your choice are invited to join us for our premier golf event, The Invitational.

This event, historically called the Member-Guest, promises to keep you and your partner entertained over 3 days.  No matter your age or ability, we have a format that will allow your team to participate at a competitive level.

Your team’s registration fee provides you both 72 Holes of Golf, $200 in Tournament Gifts, Cash Prizes, 5 meals, 2 Different Open Bars, & 1 Unique Golf Experience.  Players’ families are welcome to watch and use the course’s facilities throughout the event.

Registration for this event will be for Season Pass Holders only (and their guest) from March 7th – March 20th.  Beginning March 21st we’ll open registration up to all participants.  The first 36 paid entrants will be accepted.

The schedule of events are as follows:

Thursday, June 15th

• Noon:  Lunch available in Lounge & Patio
• Noon:  Practice Round, Modified Stableford Quota System
• 5:30:  Happy Hour Starts
• 6:30:  Dinner available in Lounge ~ Players & Spouses, country club casual
• 6:00:  Locals vs Guests Mega-Scramble

Friday, June 16th

• 7:00 am:  Registration and Practice Range Open
• 8:00:  Brunch and Tournament Information ~ Players
• 9:00:  Golf:  First Round Match
• 11:00:  Golf:  Second Round Match
• Lunch provided during play ~ Players
• 1:00:  Golf:  Third Round Match
• 6:00:  Happy Hour followed by Dinner ~ Players & Spouses, country club casual
• 7:30: Music & Entertainment
  • Guys in Ties (Link)

Saturday, June 17th

• 7:00 am:   Practice Range Open
• 7:30:  Breakfast ~ Players
• 8:30:  Golf:  Fourth Round Match
• 10:30: Golf:  Fifth Round Match
• Lunch Provided during play ~ Players
• 1:00:  Shoot-Out for qualifying teams
• 3:00:  Tournament Awards
• 4:00:  Pool Party for all

Payment of $400/team can be made to Grinnell College, 933 13th Ave, Grinnell, IA  50112 or with Credit Card (Link)

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Course is Open

Grinnell College Golf Course opened for play today, March 6th.  This is one of, if not, the earliest ever openings for the golf course.  Our first priority is to protect the golf course.  If overnight lows are such that there is a resulting frost, please be aware that we may push back tee times.  The same goes from moisture (both snow and rain), if deemed to wet for golf carts we may have periodic walking-only days.

Signs will be getting installed around the clubhouse and on the course.  This will aid in way-finding and overall aesthetics of the entire facility.

The clubhouse is still undergoing some construction.  There are projects for smoke and security alarms currently being installed.  The Bag Room will begin construction as well.  Please pardon the dust as the projects get completed.  Once complete, we’ll also be opening up the Crawford Pub for food service.

You’ll also notice a computer outside the Pro Shop set up as a kiosk.  This is to enter your scores into the GHIN handicap system.  All league and tournament scores will be entered on your behalf, but you are responsible for entering all other rounds on your own.  Every Season Pass Holder has a GHIN account that is part of your season fee.  The season for the state of Iowa becomes active April 1st.  If you need assistance with this, please don’t hesitate to ask.

 

Best Regards,

Management

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Golf Rules Changes on the Horizon

Golf Rules Responding to the Times…

What if you didn’t have to hit out of a bunker?  If you didn’t find the ball in 3 minutes, you’re not finding it 5…  Just leave the flag in, no big deal…  You accidentally move a ball on the green, its ok!

These are some of the changes that are being discussed.  Full article here

Source:  usatoday.com

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