April Newsletter

APRIL 2019 • WWW.TCC-CLUB.COM • ST.PAUL, MN

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APRIL 2019 NEWSLETTER

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CLUB INFORMATION

Club Hours of Operation Executive Management

Clubhouse Closed on Mondays Direct Dial Numbers Robert K. White
General Manager
Breakfast Accounting 651-659-2544 [email protected]
Tuesday-Sunday 7:00am-11:00am Catering 651-659-2556
Taybin Tushaus
Lunch The Pro Shop 651-659-2549 Food & Beverage Director
Tuesday-Sunday 11:00am -2:00pm Kitchen-To-Go 651-646-7121
Main Clubhouse 651-646-7121 [email protected]
Casual Menu Men’s Locker Room 651-659-2546
Tuesday-Saturday 2:00pm-9:00pm Tom Skoglund
Pool Desk 651-659-2554 Director of Golf
Dinner Tennis Pro Shop 651-659-2551 [email protected]
Tuesday-Saturday 5:00pm-9:00pm Turfgrass Director 651-646-6743
William Larson, CGCS
Please note that last call for alcohol Board of Directors Turfgrass Director
in the Clubhouse is 12:30am as the [email protected]
Club’s liquor license ends at 1:00am Officers tcturf @ twitter.com

The Pro Shop Brad Kahley President Francisco Gonzales
9:00am - 6:00pm Philip C. Haan Vice President Executive Chef
Upon Course Closure:
Available Upon Request Linda M. Heuer Treasurer [email protected]
Nicole Lettner Secretary
Locker Room/Fitness Center Christine Meuers Ex-Officio Tim Traynor
Controller
Tuesday-Sunday 5:00am-9:00pm Directors [email protected]
Charles Callahan 2019
Sunday/Monday 5:00am-2:00pm Tregg Hagen
Patrick Hickey 2019 Membership & Communications
Locker Room Attendant
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm Tiffany Anderson 2020 Director
Piper Kenney-Wold 2020 [email protected]
Halfway House [email protected]
Closed Matt Winkel 2020
Don Woessner 2020 Megan Nash
Tennis Courts Events & Catering Manager
Closed Connie Shea 2020
[email protected]
Swimming Pool
Closed John Koury
Chief Engineer
[email protected]

Front Desk: 651-646-7121

www.tcc-club.com

President

Brad Kahley

Spring has finally arrived at Town & Country Club!
 
It’s that time of year when many of us are asking “Hey Bill Larson, when are you opening the gates to
play golf?”
 
We are so fortunate to have the best golf course superintendent around.  As I write this note to you,
Bill has all hands-on deck (Including a General Manager and a Golf Pro which will remain nameless!)
pulling off the mats that cover our greens.  He is cautiously optimist that our course came through
the brutal winter in good shape.  Hopefully we will see that thermometer rise to get the growing
season going.
 
Tom Skogland and his staff are busy preparing for another golf season.  Please make sure you call or
stop in to sign up for your favorite golf league.  And if you are new to our Club, the Pro Shop is ready
to help you make the best choice so you can really enjoy your golf experience.
 
The Club House is in Easter preparation mode and we hope many of you will be able to enjoy all the
festivities that we have planned.  Chef Francisco and his staff continue to outdo themselves and the
Easter Brunch will be no different.
 
The one business item I would like to share this month is Club Governance.  As many of you know,
we have revised the bylaws in 2018.  The new bylaws allow us to conduct business under a solid set
of principals that will withstand the test of time but allow the Club to be flexible with the day-to-day
rules and policies that we all need to provide a good member experience.
 
Over the past year, our rules committee has reviewed our club rules, along with many from
surrounding country clubs.  From this diligent work our Club now has a Rules and Polices Manual
that will help all members and staff enjoy and provide a good Club experience. Please look for these
rules to be published this month.
 
As a final note, we now have a waiting list for both Social and Intermediate memberships.  There is
still   room for anyone interested in Corporate membership.  Please have them contact Tregg.
 
See you at the Club.
 
Brad

General Manager

Robert White

Spring must be here because as I look out the window, I see Bill Larson uncovering the
greens. I’m sure everyone is anxiously waiting to be outside without a winter coat. Our
snowbirds will be returning soon and the club has planned a variety of golf and programming
events to keep everyone busy during the summer.
We are all looking forward to Chef Francisco’s new Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner menus that
will be starting the first week of April. With the increase in membership we have received
questions on the Server Gratuity Line. There are two lines on every bill that I feel should be
clarified.

First is the Service Charge. The club charges a 18% Service Charge on every Restaurant
and Bar ticket. The Service Charge is the property of the club, 35% of which the club
retains, and 65% of which is gifted into a pool that the employees divide by hours worked.

Secondly, the Server Gratuity line will go directly to the server or bartender, and the club
receives none of these monies. We added this line about one year ago in response to
numerous inquiries on how members can leave additional gratuities to the staff. You should
not feel obligated to add an additional server gratuity as it is already included on the bill. This
was intended to reward outstanding service—not to reward mediocre service.

As we approach better weather there are a few reminders about our dining services. The club
will still be closing at 3:00pm on Sundays until May 19th (historically the 1st Sunday after
Mother’s Day). However if the weather cooperates and play is strong on the course, we will
revisit Sunday’s food service availability. Beginning in May the Card Room will be utilized for
Men’s League starting at 2:00pm and signs will be posted on the Card Room entrances
informing everyone about the closure of the room. When the patio opens please remember
that all tables are on a first come-first serve basis—no reservations will be accepted at any
time.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the club, and if you ever have any questions please
contact me anytime.

Robert K. White, General Manager

Pro Shop

PGA Jr. League Golf

Be a part of Town & Country’s team!

The PGA JLG is a golf program for boys and girls 13 and under.  Juniors play
9-holes that are divided into 3-hole segments which allows players to be switched in and out.  The

format is 2-person teams, match play scramble. 

**All skill levels welcome!**

Ø  5-6 Regular Season Competitions plus 6  practice sessions
Ø  2-3 matches will be at T & C and 2-3 away
(at the courses listed  below)

Ø  Team Jerseys, golf balls, bag tag & weekly practice session
 

Other clubs in our league
WBYC~NORTH OAKS~DELLWOOD~

MENDAKOTA~SOUTHVIEW

Please contact Sara Evens with any questions
[email protected] or 651-797-8086

Ladies Golf

¨ Morning & Evening Clinics-Great Tune-Up Class!
¨ Short Game Strategies-Improve your score immediately!

¨ Balance, Core & Tempo –New for 2019
¨ 3-Hole Thirsty Thursday-Back by popular demand!

 
Improve your game this summer!

*To see a full description of lesson programs and dates, visit the T & C website under
“women’s golf”  or email Sara for a brochure.

If you want to sign up for any program or have a question, please contact Sara Evens
[email protected]

Pro Shop

T&C HANDICAP

IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER CURRENTLY MAINTAINS A HANDICAP AT T&C, YOUR ACCOUNT WILL
BE BILLED UNLESS YOU CONTACT THE PROSHOP PRIOR TO MAY 1ST.

The charge for keeping a handicap at the club will be $30.

GUEST CARD:

A Guest Card (ten guest fees) may be purchased any time throughout the golf season for $775. Our normal
rate for an 18 hole guest is $115. If you plan on having 10 guests this season you would save $375.

SPECIAL ORDERS:

If you see something in the Golf Shop and we don’t have it in your size please ask the staff to order it for you.

GOLF LESSONS:

There is no better way to start off the year than to get a spring tune-up. The Golf Staff will make themselves
available for golf lessons throughout the day at your convenience.

CUSTOM ORDERS FOR YOUR BUSINESS:

If your business is currently ordering golf balls, shirts, or any other product; contact the Pro Shop as we can do
that for you as well.

Titleist will be offering buy 3 dozen and get one dozen free until April 15th.

We can custom logo any golf ball you like with your name or company logo on it. Contact the Pro Shop for
further info. There is NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE for this. One dozen minimum order for your name, and 12
dozen minimum for your company logo. We can get a dozen golf balls with you company logo on them for as

low as $16.00 per dozen.

CADDIE PROGRAM:

Please be sure to pick up the Caddie Brochure in the Pro Shop, as it has a lot of information regarding the
program. This brochure will help you understand what to expect from your caddie based on their caddie rank.

REGRIP YOUR GOLF CLUBS:

The only contact you have with your golf club is through your grip. Stop in the Pro Shop to see if you need
yours replaced.

Around The Clubhouse

Happy Spring Everyone! 

Spring has arrived and fingers crossed winter is behind us for the season!   As the warmer
weather comes, it’s great to see the Clubhouse getting busier.
 
Join us on Sunday, April 7 from 12:00 – 3:00 for a complimentary ice cream social and
meet the professional staff running the 2019 Junior Sports Programs.  Golf, tennis, swim
and diving coaches will be available to answer your questions and get our youngest
Members excited for a fun filled summer at the Club!

Celebrate Easter at the Club with a fabulous Easter Brunch on April 21.  New this year, the
Easter Brunch will include several family fun activities, including an Easter Egg Hunt,
balloon artist, face painting and photos with the Easter Bunny!  The Easter Egg Hunt
begins at 11:30. 
The final “Parents Night Out” before summer will be on Friday, April 26.  Dinner and a
double feature movie for the kids will be in the River Room supervised by professional
nannies.  Parents must stay at the Club.  Kids must be at least 3 or older to attend.

The final Family Night of the season is April 30 and will feature Spider-Man: Into the
Spider-Verse.  Families can dine together while enjoying a family friendly movie.  A
children’s buffet will be available and adults can order from the full menu. 

Looking ahead to May, when the weather will surely be more welcoming, be sure to stop
by The Club the weekend of May 3-5 for some Cinco De Mayo food and drink specials! 
Chef will be featuring his popular Mexican food all weekend.   Live music will be on the
Patio on Friday, May 3 from 4:00 – 6:00. 
 
Also, be sure to be on the lookout for our upcoming Summer Events Programming
newsletter which will help you plan for all the fun upcoming events happening at the
Club this June, July and August! 
 
We look forward to seeing you around the clubhouse!

Turfgrass Update

Happy Spring from your Turfgrass Team!
 
Now that the snow is almost gone, I am sure everyone is wondering when we are going to
open and how the course survived?   The past winter obviously was a strange one.  A rain
event right after Christmas, lots of ice, freeze/thaw occurrences, no real snow
accumulation through January and then copious amounts of snow!  What will the spring
bring??
 
As of today, the course survived fairly well.  A few greens have some spots that suffered
some minor damage very similar to our putting green.  The next few days will be critical
for the fragile grasses (specifically Poa annua) to see if they can survive once they are
uncovered and exposed to the weather.  Warm temperatures and occasional rains would
be welcomed at this point to accelerate turf growth and frost removal from the ground. 
 
In the days ahead, you will learn that many courses in the area have suffered turf loss
from the interesting winter weather we just experienced. The main grasses affected are
Ryegrass and Annual Bluegrass (Poa annua).  On greens, Poa annua thrives where there is
no morning sun, has competition from trees, poor drainage and soil compaction issues. 
We have been proactive over the last 10 years or so removing trees around our greens
and other areas of the course. This enables the stronger varieties to survive specifically
Creeping Bentgrass. With our tree removal program and the way we manage our greens,
our Bentgrass population is increasing! Without the removal of trees around greens, we
would of suffered significant turf loss.  In the coming years, you will notice other courses
increasingly removing trees near greens. 
 
We will continue to clean up the course preparing for the upcoming season. As of today,
we have not established an opening date.  We will continue to communicate over the
next few days.
 
Bill Larson, CGCS

BREAKFAST

MORNING BRIGHTENERS

SMOOTHIES Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Mango Madness Smoothie $5.00

Fresh mango-Greek yogurt-orange juice Sliced Fresh Fruit &
touch of honey Cottage Cheese
$7.00
$7.00
Triple Berry Smoothie
Berry Parfait
Greek yogurt-touch of honey
$7.00 House made granola-Greek yogurt
clover honey
Green Goddess Smoothie $8.00

Fresh spinach-Greek yogurt-banana Steel Cut Oatmeal
unsweetened almond milk
$7.00 Caramelized apples-brown sugar
unsweetened almond milk
$6.00

N.Y Style Bagel & Lox Breakfast Flatbread Chilaquiles

Toasted bagel-chive cream cheese Creamy scrambled eggs-mild Italian Crunchy tortilla chips-zesty guajillo
spread-St Pauli tomato-shaved red onions sausage on a hand stretched flat bread pepper sauce-fresh farmers cheese-onions
$11.00 shredded cheese-chives crema fresca-two eggs any style-shaved
$11.00 red onion
Belgian Waffle $11.00
Chorizo and Cheese Burrito
Assorted berries-white chocolate Eggs Any Style
Chantilly cream-Vermont maple syrup Flour tortilla-potatoes-Spanish sauce
$10.00 melted cheddar cheese-green onions Two eggs -thick applewood smoked
$10.00 bacon- sausage links or ham steak
Savory Waffle crispy hash browns
House Corned Beef & Eggs $12.00
Quinoa-sunflower seed-kale-apple and
black cherry chutney-thyme butter Crispy and golden brown-eggs any Classic Eggs Benedict
bacon lardons-Vermont maple syrup style-choice of toast
$11.00 $11.00 Toasted English muffin-Canadian
bacon-chive hollandaise sauce-crispy
Farmer’s Casserole Build Your Own Omelet hash browns
$11.00
Diced steak-mushrooms-pepper and Choose from ham-sausage-onion-bacon-
onions-crispy potatoes-cheddar cheese- spinach-tomato-bell pepper Tex-Mex Benedict
any style eggs Chorizo-jalapeno-accompanied with
$12.00 crispy hash brown potatoes Toasted English muffin-chorizo-poached
$14.00 eggs-avocado-serrano pepper sauce-
Steak & Eggs crumbled queso fresco
$12.00
Eggs any style-grilled strip loin-crispy
hash browns-caramelized onions
$17.00

SIDE ORDERS GOLFER’S ON THE GO

Fresh Fruit 4 Bagel Sandwich
Two Egg's Any Style 5
Ham Steak 5 Fried egg-crispy bacon-cheddar cheese-
Applewood Smoked Bacon 5 on a toasted bagel
Sausage links 5 $9.00
Hash Brown 5
Bagel & Cream Cheese 4 Burrito
Toast & Jelly 4
Chorizo and egg burrito-diced potatoes-
flour tortilla-pepper jack cheese
$9.00

Croissant

Scrambled eggs-onion-peppers-crumbled
sausage-toasted croissant bun
$9.00

LUNCH

SMALL PLATES TO SHARE & SOUP

Daily Chef's Favorite Soup Duo Gazpacho Blackened Ahi and
Grilled Shrimp
Cup $5.00 Bowl $7.00 Bright and refreshing blend-EVOO
vegetable relish Creamy avocado-serrano pepper-fresh
Chicken Noodle Soup $9.00 cilantro and lime-radish-chili oil
$12.00
Cup $5.00 Bowl $7.00 Beet and Ricotta Hummus
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
Lamb Flatbread Baked pita chips-crisp vegetables
$10.00 Creamy parmesan sauce-zesty buffalo
Roasted tomato sauce-hand pinched chicken-crunchy celery-ranch drizzle
spicy merguez sausage-toasted pine Deviled Eggs $11.00
nuts-shaved red onion-fresh cilantro
$12.00 Chorizo-smoked salmon-candied
bacon-carbonara (one each)
$8.00

ENTREES & SANDWICHES

Chopped Steak Burger Lobster Roll Deli Sandwiches

T&C special blend-choice of cheese Sweet Main lobster-a touch of Chicken Salad
toasted brioche bun-lettuce-tomato homemade mayonnaise-fresh tarragon White Albacore Tuna Salad
onion-crispy fries crunchy celery-crispy fries Egg Salad
$12.00 $18.00 Ham
Turkey
Club Sandwich Wasabi Pea Crusted Ahi Roast Beef
Tuna & Noddles Choice of
Oven roasted turkey-lettuce-tomato White Bread-Wheat Bread
pecan smoked bacon-dijonaise spread Udon noodles-sweet corn-kimchee-red Sprouted Bread-Rye Bread
$12.00 cabbage-kiaware sprouts-bamboo $10.00
shoots-carrots-pea pods-cilantro-soft
Blackened Mahi boiled egg Ricotta Gnocchi
$17.00
Refreshing coleslaw-lettuce-tomato-jalapeno Shaved asparagus-carrots-peas-heirloom
aioli-toasted ciabatta roll-crispy fries Lamb Lollipops tomatoes-leeks-garlic-EVOO-fresh basil
$12.00 grated parmesan cheese
Marinated in lemon and herbs-lemon $18.00
Steak Medallions thyme crushed yukon gold potatoes
asparagus Moroccan Salmon
Marinated and grilled-portabella mushroom $26.00
caramelized onions-pesto mayonnaise-toasted A blend of honey and spices-warm
ciabatta roll-crispy fries Open Face Meatloaf lemon couscous-heirloom tomato chutney
$17.00 $22.00
Beef and pork blend-marsala mushroom
Healthy Bowls gravy-mashed potatoes-crispy onion Rigatoni alla Vodka
straws-toasted sour dough bread
Quinoa-spinach-red cabbage-broccoli-sweet $15.00 Heirloom tomatoes cream sauce-garlic
potato-edamame-avocado-pickled red onion chili flakes -fresh basil-grated parmesan
sweet and spicy chili dressing-toasted Prosciutto Panino cheese and ricotta cheeses
sunflower seeds $18.00
$13.00 Toasted Schiacciata bread-tomato
Add blackened salmon $4.00 arugula-basil-mild cherry peppers-fresh Shrimp and Risotto
Add wasabi pea crusted ahi tuna $4.00 mozzarella-onion marmalade-crispy fries
Add lemongrass and ginger marinated $12.00 Jumbo gulf shrimp-creamy asparagus
shrimp $4.00 risotto-romesco sauce-fresh herbs
Add grilled herbed chicken breast $3.00 $26.00

SALADS Classic Wedge Salad

Caesar Salad Baby iceberg-applewood smoked bacon-blue
cheese dressing-crisp red onion
House roasted garlic dressing-grated parmesan $9.00
romano cheese-herb crouton Add grilled chicken $4.00
$10.00 Half portion $7.00 Add grilled Shrimp or Salmon $6.00
Add grilled Chicken breast $4.00
Add grilled Shrimp or Salmon $6.00 Spring Salad

California Cobb Salad Baby lettuces-strawberry-raspberry-blueberry-shaved
asparagus-heirloom carrots-red onion-goat cheese
Salinas field greens-grilled shrimp-tomato-egg crouton-strawberry vinaigrette
olives avocado-blue cheese-green goddess $13.00
dressing
$15.00 Half portion $12.00

SIDES

Lobster Mac and Cheese/crushed potato chips $15.00
Szechuan green beans/ toasted peanuts $6.00
Brussel sprouts/crispy bacon $7.00
Steamed garden vegetables/chive butter $6.00
Waffle sweet potato fries/sour cream dip $6.00

DINNER

SMALL PLATES TO SHARE & SOUP

Daily Chef's Favorite Soup Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Lamb Flatbread

Cup $5.00 Bowl $7.00 Creamy parmesan sauce-zesty buffalo Roasted tomato sauce-hand pinched
chicken-crunchy celery-ranch drizzled spicy merguez sausage-toasted pine
Chicken Noodle Soup $11.00 nuts-shaved red onion-fresh cilantro
$12.00
Cup $5.00 Bowl $7.00 Crab Cake
Beet and Ricotta Hummus
Grilled Chicken Wings Sweet jumbo lump-coconut & lemon
grass aioli Baked pita chips-crisp vegetables
Honey chipotle sauce-blue cheese $15.00 $10.00
dressing-carrot slaw
$10.00 Duo Gazpacho Blackened Ahi and
Grilled Shrimp
Meatball Bright and refreshing blend-EVOO
vegetable relish Creamy avocado-serrano pepper-fresh
House crafted-beef and sweet Italian $9.00 cilantro and lime-radish-chili oil
sausage arrabiata and pecorino sauces $12.00
grilled garlic bread Onion Rings
$11.00
Onion rings tossed in a buttermilk
batter
$8.00

Healthy Bowls ENTREES Shrimp and Risotto

Quinoa-spinach-red cabbage-broccoli-sweet Seared Ahi Tuna Jumbo gulf shrimp-creamy asparagus
potato-edamame-avocado-pickled red onion risotto-romesco sauce-fresh herbs
sweet and spicy chili dressing-toasted Japanese style udon noodles-peppers- $26.00
sunflower seeds kimchee-bamboo shoots-onion-cilantro
$13.00 spicy tamarind sauce-crushed peanuts Beef Tenderloin
Add blackened salmon $4.00 $27.00
Add wasabi pea crusted ahi tuna $4.00 8 oz grilled to your desire-roasted garlic
Add lemongrass and ginger marinated Rigatoni alla Vodka mashed potatoes-roasted asparagus-
shrimp $4.00 shallot butter
Add grilled herbed chicken breast $3.00 Heirloom tomatoes cream sauce-garlic $39.00
chili flakes-fresh basil-grated parmesan
Thai Vegetable Curry cheese and ricotta cheeses Rib Eye
$20.00
Garden vegetables-lemon grass and 16oz charred prime steak-roasted corn
coconut curry sauce-brown rice Ricotta Gnocchi and avocado relish-cowboy style
$18.00 fingerling potatoes-buttery broccoli
Shaved asparagus-carrots-peas-heirloom $42.00
Walleye tomatoes-leeks-garlic-EVOO-fresh basil
grated parmesan cheese Lamb Chops
Cracker crusted-blackened or simply $20.00
broiled-wild rice pilaf-steamed Marinated in lemon and herbs-lemon
vegetable blend-charred lemon Chicken Tikka Masala thyme crushed Yukon gold potatoes-
$28.00 asparagus panna cotta-petite pots
Marinated in yogurt-zesty tomato cream $34.00
Roasted Scallops sauce-basmati rice-fresh cilantro
grilled naan bread Moroccan Salmon
Fennel and coriander-fresh peas and spring $26.00
onion ragout-sea bean-crispy prosciutto A blend of honey and spices-warm lemon
$27.00 Lobster Roll couscous-heirloom tomato chutney
$26.00
Steak Au Poivre Sweet Main lobster-a touch of
homemade mayonnaise-fresh tarragon Alaskan Halibut
6 oz peppered filet-porcini mushroom crunchy celery-crispy fries
bordelaise-crispy fries $18.00 Saffron lobster mashed potatoes-spring
$32.00 vegetables-ramps pesto
$29.00

SALADS

Caesar Salad Classic Wedge Salad

House roasted garlic dressing-grated parmesan Baby iceberg-applewood smoked bacon-blue
romano cheese-herb crouton cheese dressing-crisp red onion
$10.00 Half portion $7.00 $9.00
Add grilled Chicken breast $4.00 Add grilled chicken $4.00
Add grilled Shrimp or Salmon $6.00 Add grilled Shrimp or Salmon $6.00

California Cobb Salad Spring Salad

Salinas field greens-grilled shrimp-tomato-egg Baby lettuces-strawberry-raspberry-blueberry-shaved
olives avocado-blue cheese-green goddess asparagus-heirloom carrots-red onion-goat cheese
dressing crouton-strawberry vinaigrette
$15.00 Half portion $12.00 $13.00

SIDES

Lobster Mac and Cheese/crushed potato chips $15.00
Szechuan green beans/ toasted peanuts $6.00
Brussel sprouts/crispy bacon $7.00
Steamed garden vegetables/chive butter $6.00
Baked potato/butter and sour cream $6.00
Waffle sweet potato fries/sour cream dip $6.00

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI April, 2019
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07 08 09 10 11 12 13

Jr. Sports Sign Up Ladies Golf 9 & 18 Hole
Welcoming Social
14 15 5:00-7:00 pm

21 22 16 17 18 19 20

Easter Sunday 23 24 Passover Begins
Easter Brunch
25 26 27
28 29
18-Hole League Opener 9-Hole League Opener Parent's Night Out Passover Ends

30

18-Hole League
Family Night