April May 2022

Welcome back for another great



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News from the Ridge






















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April/MAy 2022

P RESIDENT’S LETTER


WELCOME NEW AND EXISTING MEMBERS!

OAk ridge COuntry Club
Established 1921 March marked the start of “meteorological spring,” but our human nature waited a little
700 Oak Ridge Rd., Hopkins, MN longer, launching spring in April. So welcome back, spring, snowbirds, summer
55305 activities, new and
existing members!
Business Office: (952) 935-7721
Golf Shop: (952) 939-5460
Starter: (952) 939-5461 Meteorological winter runs from December through February. At the start, it was mild,
Swimming Pool: (952) 939-5462 with plenty of snow. December was the ninth-snowiest on record and led to a
Tennis Clubhouse: (952) 939-5463
Greens Department: (952) 938-6900 precipitation surplus. (However, it wasn’t enough snow to knock out last summer’s
drought impacts.) While the winter season started warm, it ended with streaks of bitter
Club Officers cold. It was the coldest winter since
President Andrew Todd
Past President Gary Singer 2013-2014.
Vice President Blake Appelhof
Secretary Kara Frank In October, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that there were
Treasurer Jason Sondell
“equal chances” during a La Niña winter for it to be (on average) colder and snowier or
Board of Directors warmer and drier. I guess it’s a 50/50! Clearly, this winter was the former.
Blake Appelhof
Howard Chanen
Kara Frank From a club standpoint, we definitely experienced the latter (warmer/hotter). Our
Tessa Geraghty membership is at its highest since 2003, our financials are in the best shape we’ve seen
Joe Gleason
Molly Rutzick in a number of years, and the buzz around our club is tremendous.
Gary Singer
Jason Sondell It’s an exciting time to be a member of ORCC. The membership growth and the new
Andrew Todd
Ellyn Wolfenson year present us with opportunities for more communication. We will continue to utilize
Drew Zamansky the weekly and monthly contacts; however, we are excited to introduce the Quarterly
Connect, which will focus on club amenity improvements and committee updates.

News from the Ridge As we kick off another year at Oak Ridge, I welcome everyone back to a busy season
Editor: full of great times, family fun, and memorable experiences.

Karey Kohout Andrew Todd

President



Pictures from the QC!

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’XECUTIVE TEAM’S MESSAGE




OAk ridge COuntry Club Dear Oak Ridge Members,
Staff
Geese and ducks are back looking for open water on the golf course. The sap is running
Jake Hawley and buds are starting their push to explode from tree branches and the ice rink is nearly a
General Manager memory. SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Welcome to Spring at Oak Ridge! As nature begins its
Wendy Robinson
Director of Business annual awakening, so too will we. For many of you, this has become an exciting tradition
Administration & Finance each year. For the rest of you, this may be your first spring at Oak Ridge and a special
Emily Sparks welcome to all of you!
Human Resources
Jeff Wissman Each year as the frost comes out of the ground, the teams here at the Club quickly set to
Assistant Contoller the yearly tasks of getting your club ready for another amazing season. We are so excited
Karey Kohout to experience 2022 with each of you while creating new memories and delivering great
Marketing & amenities, service, and activities. As these activity levels come back on line and each of
Membership Director you are enjoying your days here I would like to issue my annual safety and comportment
Sue Johnson
Service Manager call to the membership. Over the last year, we have had a very interesting dynamic take
Kim Trzpuc place…The surge in new memberships has created a demographic shift where our largest
Catering Director population is that of children under the age of 10. Oak Ridge Road is busy, our parking
Tim Jones lot is busy, the pool is busy, golf is busy…I think you get the message. Safety will always
Executive Chef be #1. When arriving at or leaving the club, please proceed with care through the lots and
Matt Saaybe out on to Oak Ridge Road. There is a lot of bicycle and pedestrian traffic in our neighbor-
Executive Sous Chef hood and as you leave, the hill to the left provides a brief but challenging obstacle. While
Ryan Zynda at the Club, in the parking lot or at the Pub patio, please be watchful for golf carts and
Sous Chef pedestrians. With record rounds of golf to be played, it only stands to reason that there will
Lauren Paradise be more golf cart traffic. At the pool, club policy requires parents/nannies/caregivers to be
Beverage Manager responsible for watching and supervising their children and ensuring pool rules are
Kellie Hoiness
Director of Golf followed and are competent to enter and swim. Our lifeguards are the second line of
Eric Speck defense! Tennis has also seen record growth in their programming. Be watchful in their
Head Golf Professional parking lot as well. Lastly, in and around the clubhouse, please keep an eye on your
Jeff Crouch kiddos. It can be challenging, but we need to ask that children are not left unattended in
Assistant Golf Professional any area of the clubhouse, tennis courts or on the golf course. This is the best practice in
Marshall Hoiness maintaining safety for your children and to promote great experiences for those around
Director of Instruction you.
Katie Clark
Director of Merchandising We are delighted that Oak Ridge is THE place for families and friends to be together. We
Todd Kranz
Golf Course Superintendent are ecstatic that our membership is robust, thriving and ready to experience it all.
Justin Ellison Personally, I am very much looking forward to seeing all of you and learning all the new
Assistant Golf Course faces and names. I’ll need your help along the way so please do not hesitate to extend a
Superintendent hand and re-introduce yourself.
Barb Meyer
Head Tennis Professional Have a safe SPRING and I’ll see you at the Club!
Erik Mitchell
Building Engineer Sincerely,


Jake Hawley, CCM
General Manager


Pool Policies Tennis Policies Golf Policies

club
house

Winter Fun at Oak Ridge! 2022

Fun with Bugs
Fun with Bugs






















Frozen Fiesta


















THE REPTILE EXPERIENCE

club
events

Apri l Ev ent s
April Events















T R IVI A !
TRIVIA!
Sunday, April 3

5:00pm-8:00pm Friday, April 8th

PASSOVER 6:00pm


Seder Dinner ?






With services led by Howard Chanen THIS EVENT IS GEARED TOWARDS ADULTS
Friday, April 15th
5:30pm Arrival

6:00pm Dinner/Services

Adults: $48
Children: $21
4 & Under: $6










Sunday, April 17th
10:00am-1:00pm

Thursday, April 21st
430-600pm

Ages 6-12







Wednesday, April 27th
5:30pm

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Ma
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May Events
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Mother’s Day Brunch



Sunday, May 8th







Specials & Crafts

Thursday, May 5th



Movie Night


Friday, May 13th



Under
Under the the OAKS
OAKS
Free
Popcorn!






Kids meals available for pur
Kids meals available for purchase Thursday, May 19th
chase
Dine under the stars while Chef Tim and his team

prepare an Oaks Feast!





















Saturday, May 21st

club
events




MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND











Kick Off Party
S a t ur d a y , M a y 28t h &
Saturday, May 28th &
Pool Opens * Ice Cream
S u n d a y , M a y 29t h & Kick Off Party
Sunday, May 29th &
Pool Games * Ice Cream

Mo n d a y , M a y 30t h
Monday, May 30th
Pool Open from 10am-8pm Pool Information
Dj Sarge * Cookout


Behind the Baseline









































Friday, May 27th:

Join us at tennis for a ribbon cutting and champagne. Exciting things are coming
to Oak Ridge tennis this season. We are looking forward to celebrating with you!


Tennis Book

golf

course


Golf News


Golf Shop
Welcome Members to the 2022 Golf Season! We are Golf Shop
Hours
looking forward to another successful season, please let us Hours
know how we can help!

Golf Shop hours for April
The Oak Ridge Golf Staff received exciting news (once golf course opens)

this off season! 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.



PING n
ames 2021 T
op 100
PING names 2021 Top 100 Driving Range April (once
open/ MATS only)
N a tion al Fit ters of the Year 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
National Fitters of the Year
Oak Ridge was named one of three from the state of Minnesota in the top
100. Oak Ridge was the only green grass facility named in the state of
Minnesota, as the other two are retail facilities.


PHOENIX (February 16, 2022) – For their expertise and dedication to
making a PING custom-fitting experience unmatched and delivered with
the highest level of personalized service, the PING Top 100 Fitters for
2021 were introduced today.

“By recognizing our top 100 fitters every year, our goal is to honor their
commitment and bring more awareness to the tremendous service they
provide while educating golfers on the benefits of custom fitting,” said
John K. Solheim, PING President. “These highly trained men and women
are among the very best at custom fitting.”


Mark your Calendars!





Macrocarpa Invitational
eague Opener
W
omen’s L
Women’s League Opener Macr ocarpa Invitational
May 17 July 14-16
W
t Da
y
omen’s Gues
W
omen’s 9 & Dine Opener
Women’s 9 & Dine Opener Women’s Guest Day
July 26
May 18 W omen’s 9 & Dine Gues t Da y
Women’s 9 & Dine Guest Day
Men’s League Opener
Men’s L eague Opener August 3
May 17 Club Championship Weekend
end
eek
Club Championship W
Men’s Guest Day (Men’s, Women’s, Seniors, and Junior’s)
Men’s Gues
y
t Da
June 22 August 13 & 14

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With school coming to an end, our Caddies will be ready to get out! Oak Ridge had 819 Caddie
rounds in 2021, 3% of the total rounds. Our goal for 2022 is 5% of the total rounds be Caddie
rounds. We encourage all members to try a Caddie this season! When you make your tee time
you can put in the notes what level of Caddie you would like!


There are four different levels of Caddies.


Honor Caddie


Responsibilities: keep up, watch the golf ball, yardages, divots, bunkers, read greens,
tend the flag, clean clubs, clean golf ball.
Fee (includes tip): $70-$90 per bag (18 holes)

September “A” Caddie



Responsibilities: keep up, watch the golf ball, yardages, divots, bunkers, tend the flag,
clean clubs, clean golf ball.
Fee (includes tip): $50-$60 per bag (18 holes)


“B” Caddie


Responsibilities: keep up, watch the golf ball, bunkers, tend the flag, clean clubs.
Fee (includes tip): $40-$50 per bag (18 holes)


Forecaddie


Responsibilities: keep up, watch the golf balls for the group, bunkers, tend the flag, clean
clubs, clean golf balls.


Fee: $25 per bag plus tip (18 holes)

June 1 – September 5
• Members with 3 or 4 guests will be required to take a Forecaddie prior to 2:00 p.m.
• All unaccompanied guest groups will be required to take a Forecaddie (exception is a
reciprocity tee time).


Forecaddies will help with golf course maintenance, pace of play, and member/guest
experience.

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Great
Great
Shots
Shots



Congratulations! Couples Events

*sign up begins for the
below April 1

Congratulations Congratulations
to Vicki Raport for to Gail Tilsner for May Couples Twilight
a Hole-in-One on a Hole-in-One at Friday, May 27
Hole #4 at Shadow Grayhawk in 5:30 p.m. Shotgun
Ridge Golf Club in Scottsdale on hole
Palm Desert! #5 Raptor Course!
NEW!
Couples Guest Day
Sunday, June 26
1:00 p.m. Shotgun



Hole-in-One Program

All golf members will be charged for the Hole-In-One Insurance Program. This is a $2.00
fee charged each time a hole-in-one is recorded by one of our golf members. Once a
member gets a hole-in-one, a drink is available to any player who is on the course at that
time. The remaining balance, after hole-in-one plaque, the earnings will be added to
that members account as Golf Shop credit.









Men’s League Schedules Junior Programming
Men’s League Schedules
Junior Programming
Click here to view Click here to view








Women’s League
Women’s League Schedules
Women’s League Schedules
Click the link to view each schedule
Women’s 9 & Dine


*Sign up for League under the events tab on ForeTees

From the 1st Tee








•Please help us care for your golf course by raking bunkers, fixing ball marks, and keeping carts 30 yards away from
greens.


•One Guest Pass Book of six is available per member number. To sign up for a Guest Pass Book, click on the events
tab in ForeTees. One Guest Pass Book is $600.

•Guest Fees for 2022 are $150 Other Golf Fees

•NEW tee markers and scorecards with current ratings! Handicap allocations will be looked at for the 2023 season.

•Handicap Policy - All members playing in a League or Club Events must have a handicap in GHIN for posting
scores.

The goal of the World Handicap System is to make golf more enjoyable by enabling golfers of all abilities to compete
on an equitable basis. The Golf Committee requires all members to report scores, both home and away. It encourages
all members to assist in this effort by reminding their playing partners to turn in their scores as well. The Golf Shop staff
is available at any time to assist the members in this process.

*Note: Scores can be posted from April 1 to October 31.

All golfing competitions at Oak Ridge Country Club shall require a current handicap. A current handicap is defined as
having at least 5 rounds posted on GHIN within the prior 12 months preceding the competition handicap cutoff date.

Posting less than 80% of all 9/18-hole scores will be considered a breach of handicap Integrity and the handicap will
be considered invalid. Rounds played vs. Scores posted will be monitored randomly and routinely among event medal-
ists. If playing by yourself, please ask the Golf Shop Staff to check the NO POST box on ForeTees.
*First problem = reminder/warning.

•Pace of Play Policy - The Golf Professionals have been charged with ensuring that pace of play is maintained for
the enjoyment of all our members. It is the responsibility of each player in the group to play in a timely fashion.

Groups of four golfers have the right of way. They need not yield to matches with lesser numbers unless they lose posi-
tion by reason of slow play.

Starting on the 10th tee is prohibited unless permission to do so is received from the Golf Professional or the Starter.
All groups are expected to maintain a good pace of play by staying immediately behind the group in front of them, not
immediately in front of the group behind them.

The Golf Committee expects players to complete an 18-hole round within 4 hours, if later, within 10 minutes of the
group immediately in front of them. Should a group fail to meet this standard, the Golf Staff will warn all members
involved, to encourage faster play by playing ready golf. If a group fails to respond to two such requests the Golf Pro-
fessional may require the group to proceed to the next tee. If by the end of the round there has not been an effort to
improve pace of play, a letter will be sent to all members in the group. If there is a recurrence, it will be reported to the
Golf Committee.

*Any fivesomes will be expected to maintain the 4-hour pace of play.

*Golf Aerification will be Monday, May 2nd

golf

shop fashion on the fairway


By Katie Clark



Spring is here and the new apparel and accessories are arriving! Make sure to stop by the Golf Shop to check
out all the new apparel, accessories and equipment to start your golf season off!

April – Men May – Men
~Adidas Bottoms ~Bad Birdie Collection – NEW BRAND
~Galvin Green Layering/Outerwear – NEW BRAND ~Greyson Lifestyle Collection/Shorts/Pants
~Greyson Lifestyle Collection/Shorts/Pants ~Matte Grey Collection
~Johnnie-O Collection/Bottoms ~Peter Millar Collection
~Robert Graham Collection – NEW BRAND ~Travis Mathews Collection/Shorts/Pants
~Travis Mathews Collection/Shorts/Pants ~Vineyard Vines Collection

April-Women May-Women
~Adidas Bottoms ~Daily Sports Bottoms
~Belyn Key Collection ~Foray Collection – NEW BRAND
~Daily Sports Bottoms ~Lucky in Love Collection/Bottoms
~Galvin Green Layering/Outerwear – NEW BRAND ~Peter Millar Collection
~Greyson Collection ~Vineyard Vines Collection/Bottoms
~Nike Collection
~Peter Millar Collection May – Kids
~Lucky in Love girls
April – Kids ~Travis Mathews boys
~Nike Collection/Hats

The Golf Shop stocks an assortment of golf shoes and sandals which are sure to make your feet happy on or off the course!
We carry Adidas, ECCO, Foot Joy, GFore, Hari Mari, Nike and TRUE Links. With new technology, colors, and fashionable
styling, you are sure to find the right fit!



trunk show
New this year in the trunk show
Golf Shop:

• Men’s Bad Birdie Golf and Robert Graham Tuesday, May 17th
• Ladies Bad Birdie Golf, Foray, Greyson, Peter ECCO, Galvin Green, IBKUL &
Millar and Sofibella Robert Graham
• Men’s & Ladies outerwear from Galvin Green More information to come!
• GPS – Blue Tees Speaker
• Tempercraft Tumblers
• Doc Murphy Logo Belts Please make Oak Ridge Golf Shop your first stop when
• Roostas Belts buying gifts! Our staff will help you find exactly what you
• Ladies Jewelry & Handbags are looking for; and we will gift wrap it for you!
• Goodr Sunglasses
• Imperial Headwear Don’t forget with the Mill River pricing in the Golf Shop,
• Signs by the Sea Wood Accessories you are paying well below retail! Also keep in mind we
can special order a wide assortment of apparel,
• Oak Ridge Headcovers accessories and equipment and you receive the Mill River
• Tervis Tumblers pricing!
• Sterling Cut Glass Logo Drinkwear
• Certi Fresh Cigars Starting April 1st
• Kids Apparel & Accessories **All special order returns will be charged a $10
• Men’s & Ladies Nike Golf Shoes restocking fee.**
• Men’s Swim Suits & Ladies Cover Up’s

golf

course
L
essons from Marshall




Junior Golf
The 2022 Junior Golf Opportunities are available to sign up for on Foretees under the “Event”
sign up tab. Some new and exciting offerings this season: Boys and Girls Spring Tune Up, ½
Day Clinics, Continuing Education.




Women’s Spring Tune Ups



Full Swing Chipping & Pitching

May 4th – 12:00-12:50pm May 5th – 5:00-5:50pm

May 6th – 12:00-12:50pm May 11th – 12:00-12:50pm
May 12th – 5:00-5:50pm May 13th – 12:00-12:50pm

May 18th – 12:00-12:50pm May 19th – 5:00-5:50pm
May 20th – 12:00-12:50pm May 27th – 12:00-12:50pm

May 26th – 5:00-5:50pm





Sign Up: Foretees under the

“Event” sign up tab

Cost: $40 per person

Instructor: Marshall Hoiness




Group Lessons



Please feel free to form your own “group lesson”. Junior golfers, Wom-

en, etc… Sign up for a 50 minute Private Lesson, put in the notes that
this will be a group lesson and please list all the names of those who will

be attending. 2 golfers = $65 each. 3 golfers = $50 each and if sharing the
session with 4 or more golfers, the price will be $40 per person.

Kranz Corner
Kranz Corner












































With the recent warm up, we have had a pretty good melt off of the snow and we were able to start
seeing the turf. It looks really good and spring golf is right around the corner. It feels like the majority
of the snow will be gone here very shortly but we are still a few weeks away from the frost completely
leaving the soil. It won’t be long till we are back open. I took a few pics walking the course recently
and thought I’d give you a glimpse of the course as it thaws from the long winter.

the
grill

Food & Beverage





happenings Artichoke Dip
Ingredients:
The Food & Beverage team welcomes you back to another 2 - 12oz Cans Artichokes
exciting season. 1 Cup Grated Parmesan
1 Cup Grated Mozzarella
New menu coming out April 1. We plan to open up the 1 Cup Mayonnaise
Snack Bar service window when the golf season officially 1 TBSP Chopped Garlic
begins. 1/2 Cup Chopped Scallions

1 Shallot - Chopped
Culinary meets grounds! We will be collaborating to
provide Club sourced produce for our cullinary program. 1/2 Cup Chopped Parsley
We will use fresh products from the Oak Ridge garden.
Directions:

You will see new and creative event spaces throughout the 1. Add all ingredients together and
Club. Looking forward to utilizing the space outside and mix until well blended.
inside.
2. Bake at 350° in a ceramic dish
Excited to see you all at the Club this season. until golden brown





















Spring Cocktail Ingredients:
ice
2 ounces cognac
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce orgeat (such as Small Hands)
2 dashes Angostura bitters
lemon twist, for garnish
orgeat chantilly
1 cup heavy whipping cream, very cold

Oak Ridge COuntRy Club
700 Oak Ridge Road, Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 935-7721


Sunday Monday T uesday Wednesday T hursday Friday Saturday
1 2
april




3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Boutonniers &
Bows Clubhouse
Closed


10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Trivia
Clubhouse
Closed

17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Easter Brunch
Paula’s Planet Seder Dinner
Clubhouse
Closed


24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Preview to
Clubhouse Summer
Closed Cocktail
Tasting

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Clubhouse Cinco de
Mayo
Closed
may
Aerification

8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Clubhouse
Mother’s Day Closed Movie Night
Brunch
HIGHSCHOOL PREP
INVITATIONAL
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Trunk Show
Women’s 9 & Under the
Clubhouse Men’s League Dine Armed Forces
Closed Women’s Oaks Day
League

22 23 24 25 26 27 A Toast to 28 “Kid”tillion at
Men’s League Tennis the Courts
Clubhouse Women’s Women’s 9 & Couple Twilight Memorial Day
Kickoff
Closed League Dine FRI-YAY Pool Party

29 30 31
“Kid”tillion at
the Courts Memorial Day Clubhouse
Closed