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Audubon Country Club January 2018

AUDUBON COUNTRY CLUB

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dear Members, President

CLUB HOURS EVERY WEEK Happy New Year to all members and employees of ACC! On behalf of Fred Hina
the Board of Directors, I want to wish each and every one of you a Board Members
Golf / Closed Monday Fabulous Sunday Brunch Buffet
No matter what your plans entail, we have prosperous 2018. We hope that the joy of the next year will be filled Jeff Bradow
 Golf Pro Shop the perfect Sunday dining option for you. Our
 Cart/Bag Room all you can eat Sunday Brunch is served from with enjoyable experiences with family and friends at the Club. Zach Brooks
 Practice Range Drew Davis
 Shoe Room 11:00 am until 2:00 pm and includes:
The BOD are working diligently to improve the overall experience, ser- Chad Gahm
Golf / Open Tuesday - Sunday  variety of salads vice, and amenities for the members as well as cultivating pride in the David Krebs
 omelet station work and service of the employees. I would like to thank Eric Gilliland for agreeing to Don Mucci
 Golf Pro Shop / 9:00 am - 5:00 pm  breakfast station serve as acting GM until the BOD decides to fill that role. I would also like to thank the Chad Norton
 Cart/Bag Room / 9:00 am - 5:00 pm  lunch station rest of the leadership team for stepping up to assist in the efficient and seamless opera- Kate Ratliff
 Practice Range / 9:00 am - 5:00 pm  specialty station featuring a number of hot tions of the Club. JC Vanegas
 Shoe Room / 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Jim Wagoner
breakfast and lunch items, plus an array
Dining / Closed Monday & Tuesday of delectable desserts Lauren Whitsell
$17.95 adults / $9.95 children ages 4-10
 The Grill & 19th Hole Bar ResAUeDUrBvONaCtOiUoNTnRYsCLSUBuggested / 636-1331 There are currently many positive things happening. Chef Shawn Ward has retooled Past President

Dining / Open Wednesday - Sunday Fried Chicken Buffet our kitchen, set a new menu and improved the presentation of the food. If you haven't Bob Frank

 The Grill & 19th Hole Bar 11:30 am - 8:00 pm Join us on Thursday from 5:30 - 8:00 pm for dined at the Club per Chef Ward’s changes, I encourage you to do so. You won't be dis-
our “signature” golden fried chicken made
Accounting Office with our decades old recipe. Also enjoy: appointed. The launch of the wine society program and the offering of personal wine STAFF
Open Monday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm  hand whipped mashed potatoes
Open Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm  country style green beans lockers has been a huge hit to date. We took back the City Swim Title last year and we Crystal Brown, Ext. 102
 southern style biscuits with gravy will do it again this year in "Our House." Kate Ratliff and Kermit Highfield will need vol- Director of Accounting
Fitness Center  mouth-watering desserts unteers as we host this prestigious event. The Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC),
Monday, Tuesday & Saturday - 6:30 am - 6:30 pm $15.95 adults / $9.95 children ages 4-10
Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun - 6:30 am-8:00 pm chaired by Lauren Whitsell and Bob Frank, has quite a diverse group of members serv- Sharon Snyder, Ext. 101
Carry-outs available ing on its committee. The LRPC is working on a plan for the "sustainability" of the Club Administrative Assistant
Mole Hole Bar Reservations Suggested / 636-1331
Monday - Friday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm over the next 25 years. This plan is derived from the member surveys, committee
Saturday - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Riddle: Why did the chicken cross the road? members, management and overall feedback of the membership. The goal is to gain Chris Knockwafel, Ext. 117
Sunday - 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm new members, retain current members and provide first class service and amenities to Golf Course Superintendent

Tennis meet the needs of all membership classes. Eric Gilliland, Ext. 124
Pro Shop - Closed for the season
Clay Courts - Closed for the season Head Golf Professional
Hard Courts - Open
As you might guess, there is always something happening at ACC. I encourage everyone
Halfway House - Closed for the season
to enjoy the service and amenities the Club has to offer. Let's make 2018 the best year Karen Schneider, Ext. 110

yet, together. Go Gators! Membership Director

Respectively, In This Issue: Shawn Ward, Ext. 112
Fred Hina Executive Chef
President
Amye Shouse, Ext. 109
Visit the Club on Thursday evenings to find out why! Dear Members Page 1 Director of Food & Beverage
Zoysia Zone & More Page 2
Cami Jackson, Ext. 111
Member Spotlight Page 3 Catering Director

Accounting Sense Page 3 Bill Fugit, Ext. 135
Maintenance Supervisor
From The Golf Shop Pages 4-6
Jonah Ebenhoeh, Ext. 131
2500 Icebreaker Info Page 7 Director of Tennis

Hours Page 8 Ryan Arnett, Ext. 121
Assistant Food & Beverage

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ZOYSIA ZONE 2018 Icebreaker

It’s cold outside but the In addition to working on The majority of our equip- The door to the Grounds Mainte- Saturday, February 24th
Grounds Crew is all bunkers, we will be re- ment maintenance, includ- nance Facility is always open. If 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
warmed up busily work- moving 5 dead or dying ing sharpening blades, you have any questions, please
ing on many winter pro- trees this winter. They changing oil and filters, feel free to stop by.  Format: Two best balls of four with gross and net divisions.
jects. are as follows: and lubricating fittings is in  Tees: Men will play from the White tees.AUDUBON COUNTRY CLUB
process. These Look dear, deer!  Ladies will play from the Red tees.
Our major focus is bun- #16 Dead Pine behind maintenance pro-  Sign-up: Make your own foursome; Deadline Feb. 22nd at 5 p.m.
the green to the left jects will help pre-  Eligibility: Open to all Audubon men, women, and dependents with
ker repair, which in- vent breakdowns
during the busy an established USGA handicap.
cludes working on liner #16 Dead Pine to the summer months.  Entry: $25.00 per player – Includes Lunch - Cart fee not included.
repair and sand depths. right of the blue tee  Lunch: Delicious, hot lunch will be served prior to play from
This is a time consuming
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
process because we #16 Dead Douglas Fir to  Prizes Golf Shop credit will be awarded to the winning teams.

must first remove all the the left of the approach We are almost
finished repairing
sand in the repaired ar- #7 Dead Oak to the left and staining the
ea. The old liner is cut of the green tee course trash cans,
out and the new liner is water cooler huts,
ball washers, and
laid in. We glue any #15 Dying Elm to the ice chests. We
will store these in
seams with a construc- right of the green tee. our shop until
spring.
tion adhesive and staple We will be trimming and
all edges. Lastly, we pruning trees as needed Photo provided by Greens & Grounds Department
replace the sand and over the entire golf
measure sand depths course.
throughout the bunker.

Winter Calling all kiddos…
Shut Down
Just for fun, see if you know the answers to the
The Club will be closed beginning following five fun facts!
January 15 and will re-open January 31.
During this time all ACC members may 1. How many colors are in a rainbow?
2. Which Italian city is known for its leaning tower?
visit the following reciprocal clubs: 3. What is the name of the fairy in Peter Pan?
4. What country is home to the kangaroo?
 Big Spring Country Club / (502) 459-2622 5. What is the most recent year the ACC Swim
 Standard Country Club / (502) 425-2857
Team won the City Meet Swim Championship?
Please use your ACC Member Number while
visiting neighboring clubs. Now the grown-ups!

We’ll see you back here on January 31st. 1. Where was the fortune cookie invented?
2. What is strange about casinos in Las Vegas?
Mystery Member Number 3. Say a sentence that contains every letter of the

Be on the lookout for your member number hid- alphabet.
den somewhere in the newsletter! Call the Club 4. Do you know the date that Gmail launched?
if you find your member number, and you will 5. Who was the architect of ACC’s golf course?
have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary Answers: 1 United States / 2 There are no clocks /
dinner entrée with a glass of house wine for you 3 The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog / 4 April 1,
and a guest at the Club … good luck! 2004 / 5 Thomas Bendelow

Answers: 1 Seven / 2 Pisa / 3 Tinkerbell / 4 Australia / 5 2017

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From the Golf Shop…continued Robert "Bob" O'Keeffe was an they looked at multiple options, once golf, making friends, planting
Irish hurler who played for the they visited Louisville, EUREKA; the roots and making the change
Club Regripping Special Laois senior team. He was a regu- O’Keefes securely parked themselves from State to Commonwealth.
Through February 28th, enjoy 15% off all club regripping. Members who utilize the club storage ser- lar member of the starting fifteen in the bluegrass which by all calcula- Thanks for being here Bob &
vice receive a complimentary annual grip evaluation. Chris Wilson has completed the evaluations during the 1914 and 1915 champi- tions is very impressive. Deanna, we appreciate your
and will be contacting individuals in need of new grips. onship campaigns. His notoriety membership.
goes a step further with having When looking at possible clubs in
$20.18 Sale won one All-Ireland medal and Louisville, Bob said the friendly and Monsieur et madame O’Keefe
New spring equipment and apparel arrivals are only a few weeks away. To make room, we now have back-to-back Leinster medals. welcoming vibe of ACC made the
over 100 men’s and ladies apparel pieces on sale for only $20.18! Selected apparel and Vera Bradley Talk about impressive! choice easy. With three college age
is now 50% off and our final clearance Vera Bradley is – purchase one at regular price, get two free! kiddos busy pursuing their education,
The sale runs through Wednesday, February 28th Here at ACC, our membership Bob can enjoy playing golf and social-
includes a somewhat lesser izing at the Club along with wife
Welcome known Robert “Bob” O’Keefe but Deanna during free time. The
no less impressive. Bob and his O’Keefe’s member-related friendships
to our newest members: wife Deanna scoured the United extend past the gates of ACC as Bob
States looking for a new place to has recently experienced Bellarmine
Jeff Stebbins & Tammy Houchens / Golf call home. Having tired of living in basketball thanks to some Knights
Matt & Emily Ellis / Social temperature controlled, idyllic fans.
Southern California, the O’Keefes
We’re Happy You’re Here! were ready to experience the four Memberships at ACC mean different
seasons, leave traffic behind and things to different members. To Bob
Upcoming Dates of Interest embrace a new lifestyle. Although O’Keefe, it has meant enjoying great

January 15 - 30 / Winter Shutdown A Note From Accounting
February 3 / Stag Night 7:00 pm
With the overwhelming success If you would like to take advantage of this offer,
February 9 / Comedy Night Valentine Event 7:00 pm of the Pre-Paid dues program last please pay the amount listed regarding your
February 23 / Wine Dinner 7:00 pm year, the Board has approved membership class by January 25th, 2018. On
and will continue the option for your December statement, simply replace your
Please call the Club to reserve space for the activities above 2018. By paying yearly, you are monthly dues amount with the above yearly
502-636-1331 delaying the 3% increase in April amount. The accounting office will make the
to the following year. This saves necessary changes to your account once we
the member some money, and helps with Audu- receive your payment. We suggest that all Pre-
bon’s cash flow throughout the year. The annual Senior, Intermediate and Social 1st/2nd year
dues payment for each membership class are: contact Crystal Brown to coordinate before
making your payment. Those dues will change
Senior Golf - $5,580 during the year based on birthdates and join
dates, so this makes it a bit more complicated
Non-Resident - $2,040 to calculate. For those members who paid
yearly last year, you were billed the annual
Associate - $4,200 amount again this year. If you would like to
switch back to monthly payments, please
Clergy - $3,072 contact Crystal Brown at (502) 636-1331 ext.
102.
House - $1,860

Emeritus - $4,200

Full Social - $3,216

Pre-Senior – Varies based on birthdate

Intermediate – Varies based on birthdate

Social 1st & 2nd Year – Varies based on join date

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From the Golf Shop… From the Golf Shop…continued

The 2017 golf season finished with 17,870 rounds played, the most at Audubon since Golf Shop & Golf Course Shutdown
2014. With rounds down 2.9% nationally, it is exciting to see Audubon experience a The golf course and golf shop will be closed from Tuesday, January 16th through Tuesday, January 30th.
1.6% growth in golf activity over the past year. A big thank you to our golfing member- The golf shop and golf course will reopen on Wednesday, January 31st. Audubon golf members may enjoy
ship for your continued enthusiasm and participation! privileges at Big Spring and Standard Country Clubs during the shutdown period. Please call the respective
golf shops to make a starting time:
Golf Committee
Big Spring Golf Shop - 458-2027 / Standard Golf Shop - 425-1141
Over the past few weeks the Audubon Golf Committee and Golf Operations staff have been busily prepar- Through Sunday, January 14th, the golf shop staff stands ready to assist members needing to remove clubs
ing for the 2018 golf season. In two off-season meetings, Audubon golf policies and events have under- from storage to enjoy reciprocal play. Please call the golf shop between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and we’ll
gone a thorough review. Some of the noteworthy changes for the upcoming season are: meet you at the bag drop with your clubs. The shutdown period is when the professional staff is required to
take their vacation time. To ensure the security of your equipment, the cart barn will be locked and alarm
New Range/Bag Drop Furniture – a portion of the 2018 Cap Ex fund will be used to upgrade the bag set during the shutdown period. There will be no one on site with access to club storage. If you need your
stands, dividers, and club washer on the practice range. The bag stands and podium at the bag drop clubs, please retrieve them prior to 5:00 p.m. Sunday.
will also be replaced.
KGA Course Rerating Team – Volunteers Needed
Golf Season Redefinition – golf season will now be redefined as May through September permitting The KGA is behind on course rating in the state of Kentucky. This is where we need your help when we
“off-season” rules to govern October through April. come to your area of the state – we want a group of volunteers willing to step up and help us get back on
track! While we currently have a great group of ladies that volunteer, we desperately need more volunteers
Nine & Dine – a fourth Nine & Dine will be added to the schedule. The first event will be ACC mem- to assist and increase our success across the state.
bers only. The other three will be the traditional member-guest events.
There will be a training session at Golf House Kentucky on January 16th starting at 10:00am. My hope is
Senior Club Championship – moved to June on the golf calendar. In response to participant concerns that you will pass this message along to anyone you may know that would have an interest in learning about
about the event occurring during fall golf course projects, the championship has been moved to the process of course rating and be interested in helping out for the 2018 season! If you want to come and
peak season. learn more about the process of course rating, you are more than welcome to attend as well! If you have any
questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to email me or call my cell any time!
Sunday Mixed Twilights – two events have been added to the schedule to encourage couples golf in a Please RSVP if you plan to attend the training on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 10:00 am.
fun, mildly competitive environment. These events will be played on Sundays – couples may pair Sidney Overman
with another couple of their choice or request to be paired. Director, Association Services | Kentucky’s Family of Golf Organizations
Golf House Kentucky | 1116 Elmore Just Drive | Louisville, KY 40245
The golf calendar is mostly complete and posted on the club website. Some fall events are still tentative
and will be finalized when the University of Football conference schedule is released. Be sure to mark T 502.243.8295 or 800.254.2742 ext 305 | M 217.714.3271 | F 502.243.9266

your calendar for the following major events: Visit us online:
kygolf.org
June 2nd & 3rd 33rd Annual Bobby Craigs Memorial Member-Member
June 9th & 10th Men’s Senior Club Championship Follow Us On Twitter & Instagram: @GolfHouseKy
June 30th 71st Annual Audubon Derby Like Us On Facebook: golfhouseky
July 26th -28th 41st Annual Audubon Golf Classic Men’s Member-Guest
August 12th Couples Championship
August 17th – 19th Fred Allen Cup – Men’s Club Championship

The updated Golf Rules for 2018 are now posted at auduboncc.org with changes denoted in red.