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AUGUST 2014

Events At-A-GlanceYou can sign up for the golf events 30 days prior to each event. You can sign up for Learn to Golf seven days prior to class. Please review the Club website for full event details and to sign up for all events at: www.somersettgolfandcountryclub.com

Monday, August 4Equity Only Member Play on MondayLimited play will be open to equity members on a space available basis. Times will be determined by the golf shop based on outside group size. Please call the golf shop to make your tee time. Please remember times are limited and are for Equity Members only.

Thursday, August 14, 6 pmWine Club Like wine?Then join us...Somersett Golf & Country Club wine club. Pat & John Burnett are this month’s hosts, and the wine being featured is Rhones. The format is members bring a bottle or two of their favorite wine to share with other wine enthusiasts. Each member who brings wine will share and give a brief intro of the wine they bring. The Club will provide basic cheese, meats and crackers for a nominal fee of $5. You are invited to stay for dinner after (optional) and possibly enjoy whatever wine is left over. Please RSVP online. When you RSVP please indicate the wine you are bringing. This event is limited by capacity to 50.

Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17Mens & Ladies Club ChampionshipsAre you ready to put your game to the test at the Club Championship? The cost for the two day event is $70 and includes awards and credit book for the winners.

Monday, August 18, 6 pmBoard Meeting & Annual ElectionEquity Members are encouraged to attend.

Course AerificationAugust 26: Course closedAugust 27: Course closedAugust 28: 9 holes only open for play

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Bill Leger and Tony Matkulak celebrate their Comstock Cup win with a quick dip in the lake. Congratulations to them both!

This space in the newsletter is normally reserved for the GM report from Anna Durst, but she has graciously offered to allow me a parting message after nearly five years of service on your board. It’s

a chance to voice what many of you would say if you were given a similar opportunity. Stephanie Hanna and Elizabeth White will also be leaving the board following the Annual Meeting and election on August 18th. The next time you see them at the Club, buy them a drink and offer a sincere thank you for their work, I promise you they will appreciate it!

The past few years have not been easy ones for the local golf business but there is something quite special about Somersett that has allowed us to steer well clear of the disastrous endings for some courses and what I would call the “death spiral” that some others may very well be in now. We

have a very smart group of staff people and a membership with a great ability to face the facts and make a decision. It’s not that common.

The task remains to fill the Club ultimately with members and to have a waiting list to get in. If only the people who are not members knew what Sheri and I know, there would be a substantial list waiting already. The Club, to our family, is really the people, the friends we’ve made, the trips we’ve taken with fellow members, the unbelievable support we feel as life happens with aging parents, kids unplanned visits to emergency rooms, whenever we need a product or service or anything at all…you name it, we can ALWAYS count on fellow club members to be there and I want you all to know that it matters in a very significant way to our entire family. We are so grateful and we are blessed to have been here for the past six years. This is home for Ally and Megan, it’s where they grew up and the people here will always be in our family memories. I feel sorry for anyone who misses an experience like this because they still haven’t figured out yet that “cost per round” at a Club is, counter intuitively, nearly irrelevant.

The staff. I don’t have enough space. Thank you. All of you. You know who you are and the countless acts of kindness that you have bestowed on our family. This Club, as great as it is, will only ever be as good as you are. Pretty darn good right now.

Now, if I could just hit it a little straighter, a lot farther and make a few more of those 15 footers when it matters….

Pat GaskillPRESIDENT

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Hole-in-One

John Tozzi holding hisHole-in-One ball

Bruce Asch enjoying a drink after his Hole-in-One

Michelle Duan, Megan Gaskill, Darilyn Ehlen and Claudia Young

playing in the SLGA Member-Guest Tournament

Music on the Green

Stuart and The Orange Crush on Day 1 of the Barracuda Championship at

Montreux Golf and Country Club

Bob Davies and Luis Martinez playing in the Men’s Member-Guest Tournament

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COUPLESSunday, August 10, 4 pmCouples Nine and DineCome on out and play a fun format 9 holes of golf followed by dinner at the Club. Sign-up early as space is limited. Cost for members is $56 per couple + cart fee and includes dinner and credit book.

Friday, August 22, 5 pmCouples Skunk Tournament Nine & DineCome on out and play a fun format 9 holes of golf followed by dinner at the Club. The format for the Skunk Tourney is men versus the women. Men wear black attire and women wear white. The winners (usually the women) will eat steak while the losers will eat hot dogs. Join us for a great fun filled event. The cost is $28 per person and includes golf, credit book, dinner & entertainment. Cart fee is extra.

SLGASLGA Play Days are on Thursday and Saturday mornings. The cost is $5 and you will play a different game each week. Saturday August 2, 9 (HSTP qualifier), 23, 30 at 9 amThursday August 7 (HSTP qualifier), 14, 21, 28 at 8:30 am

Tuesday, August 12, 5 pmTipsy TuesdayJoin us for a fun 9 hole two lady team scramble. Partners will be blind drawn at 10 minutes to 5 pm. $10 cash game. Optional, stay after and enjoy one of the SunSett Grille’s fabulous dinner specials with the girls. Friday, August 29SLGA Mystery Bus TripLadies, join us for a mysterious yet fun golf day. Where is a mystery however it is a certainty that this will be a fun filled day of golf, bus ride, and camaraderie to a great golf destination. SLGA Members only. Cost is $145 per player and includes SLGA goodies on the bus, golf, cart, range, prizes. Does not include bus driver gratuity. Don’t wait this trip always fills up, sign up now!

SMGASaturday, August 2, 8:30 amSMGA Sippin’ Saturday Monthly Mug Join us for our monthly 18-hole event. $20 entry fee with a chance to win in four separate competitions: 1) Monthly Mug (Individual Net Stableford) 2) Team (Blind Draw 2-Man Net Better Ball) 3) Skins (Low Net) 4) Deuce Pool (Gross 2 or better).

Wednesday August 6, 13, 20, 27, 9 am Men’s Wednesday Mixers This is a great way to meet fellow members. All players will be blind drawn into foursomes and participate in a fun team game. The cost is $10 cash per player for the game and it will be paid out to the winners in credit book following play.

Thursday, August 14, 1 pmValley Cup at Wolf RunJoin a member of the Professional Staff and represent Somersett Country Club against other local courses. The format is the three best better ball scores out of the four two man teams. Dinner is included after play at Wolf Run. $60 per player.

Thursday, August 28, 5 pmSMGA Thirsty Thursday Monthly Mug Join us for our monthly 9-hole event. $20 entry fee with a chance to win in four separate competitions: 1) Monthly Mug (Individual Net Stableford) 2) Team (Blind Draw 2-Man Net Better Ball) 3) Skins (Low Net) 4) Deuce Pool (Gross 2 or better). Stay for a great dinner special in the SunSett Grille after play.

Jr GolfTuesday, Aug. 5, 6–8 pm, Teen Night on the RangeWednesday, Aug. 6, 4 pm, Yellow & Red ClinicWednesday, Aug. 6, 5:30 pm, Little People Golf Thursday, Aug. 7, 1 pm, (18), 3:30 pm (9) Jr Golf Club ChampionshipSaturday, Aug. 9, 2-4 pm, Jr. Golf Skills TestingSaturday, Aug. 16, 2-4 pm, Jr. Golf Skills TestingWednesday, Aug. 20, 4 pm, Yellow & Red ClinicWednesday, Aug. 20, 5:30 pm, Little People Golf Thursday, Aug. 21, 4 pm, Blue ClinicThursday, Aug. 21, 5:30 pm, Teen ClinicSaturday, Aug. 23, 1 pm, Jr Golf Playday @ the Canyon NineWednesday, Aug. 27, 4 pm, Teen Clinic

Learn to Golf Wednesday August 6, 13, 20, 27, 9 am, Beginner/Intermediate Series, Open to women members only. Saturday, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 11 am open to men and women, all abilities, members and Somersett residents Engage in the game of a lifetime – GOLF. We are here to get you ready to play. The Country Club PGA Professionals will be instructing these beginner/intermediate classes. Whether you are a former golfer looking to dust off your clubs and brush up on your fundamentals OR someone eager to learn for the first time this is a great program. A typical session will include clinic style instruction as well as time for individual help from instructors. Over the course of each month we will cover all aspects of the game including full swing, putting, short game and on course playing instruction. The cost is $10 per session for Members and $15 per session for non-Members.

—NOTICES — There will be information sessions regarding the SOA/SGCC deal at 6 pm in the Sunsett Grille on:August 4, 2014August 11, 2014 August 18, 2014 – as part of the Annual Business Meeting in the tent.

All equity members are encouraged to attend. The tentative date to finalize the vote is August 25.

Attention all Equity Members!The annual business meeting will be August 18 at 6 pm in the tent. Voting packets were sent to all eligible equity members on July 21. Please send in your proxies ahead of the meeting to quicken the counting process. You may mail, fax or e-mail your proxy to Anna Durst at SGCC 2019 Championship Trail, Reno, NV 89523, 775-787-1832 (fax) or adurst@somersett.com. If you did not receive your voting packet please contact Anna Durst at 787-1800 x 701.

Please welcome Dan Bauer, Executive Chef and F&B Director to the Club!Dan Bauer started on July 24, just in time to jump in to the Men’s Member-Guest tournament and shadow Ming Fong who has moved to another opportunity. Dan comes to us from various restaurants such as Rapscallion Seafood House, Atlantis Steakhouse, Manhattan Deli, Thunder Canyon Country Club and more. Dan brings with him years of experience and an eye for good food. He’s fond of saying that he’s a “food guy” who loves to cook, train and establish fun traditions. He’s met many of the members already but be sure to say hello to Dan the next time you are at the SunSett Grille.

Congratulations to Director of Golf, Stuart Smith, for qualifying for the Barracuda Championship (Formerly the RTO) July 31–August 3 at Montreaux Golf and Country Club! We’re so very proud!

Congratulations to Jeannie Cassinelli who won the NNWGA Amateur Tournament on July 16. Great Job!

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august 2014Hours of Operation (Closed on Mondays)FIRST TEE TIME: Tuesday–Friday 7:30 am; Saturday & Sunday 7 amDRIVING RANGE & GOLF SHOP: Tuesday–Friday 7 am–7 pm; Saturday & Sunday 6:30 am–7 pm DRIVING RANGE CLOSES: Sunday 6 pm SUNSETT GRILLE: Tuesday–Friday 7am–8 pm; Saturday & Sunday 6:30 am–8 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

SMGA Sippin’ Saturday8:30 am

Learn to Golf 11 amSLGA Play 9 am

Equity Member PlayOnly – Call for Tee Time

Space Limited

Teen Night on the Range6–8 pm

Ladies’ LTG 9 amMen’s Wednesday Mixer

9 amYellow & Red Clinic 4 pmLittle PPL Golf 5:30 pm

SLGA Play 8:30 amHSTP Qualifying

Jr Golf Club Championship3:30 pm (9) 1 pm (18)

SLGA Play 9 amHSTP Qualifying

Learn to Golf 11 amJr Golf Skills Testing 2–4 pm

Couples Golf 4 pm Club Closed SLGA Tipsy Tuesday5 pm

Ladies’ LTG 9 amMen’s Wednesday Mixer

9 am

SLGA Play 8:30 amValley Cup 1 pm Wolf Run

Wine Club 6 pm

Men & Women ClubChampionship 7:30 am

Learn to Golf 11 amJr Golf Skills Testing 2–4 pm

Men & Women ClubChampionship 7:30 am

Board Meeting & AnnualElection 6 pmClub Closed

Ladies’ LTG 9 amMen’s Wednesday Mixer

9 amYellow & Red Clinic 4 pmLittle PPL Golf 5:30 pm

SLGA Play 8:30 amHSTP @ Eagle Valley

Blue Clinic 4 pmTeen Clinic 5:30 pm

Couples 9 & Dine Skunk Tournament

5 pm

SLGA Play 9 amLearn to Golf 11 amJr Golf Playday 1 pm

Canyon Nine

Club Closed Aerification – CourseClosed

Ladies’ LTG 9 amAerification – Course

ClosedTeen Clinic 4 pm

SLGA Play 8:30 amSMGA Thirsty Thurday

5 pmAerification – 9 holes

SLGA Mystery BusTrip to ? 8 am

SLGA Play 9 amLearn to Golf 11 am

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—RESULTS— Flag Tournament – July 4Men: 1 R. GrahamT2 S. Baez, D. Duan, J. MackilT5 D. Dempsey, J. SchenemanT7 J. Mackey, J. Mueller

Women: 1 D. Mack2 S. BaezT3 A. Kingwill, V. Cook, M. Duan, L. Ye

Guests: 1 B. Harris

SLGA Invitational – July 12 Overall Net Champions 61S. D’innocenti; A. Longfellow

Overall Gross Champions 71R. Cudworth; M. Green

French Quarter Flight1. S. Bradley 62; S. Lyle2. T. Love 62; T. Hawkins3. J. Cassinelli 62; T. Norcross4. V. Cook

Canal Street Flight1. A. Longfellow 61; S. D’Innocenti2. L. Ye 64; J. Specter3. S. Gaskill 67; D. Gosselin4. K. Nunley 67; R. Johnson

Bourbon Street Flight1. P. Engelen 66; S. Walton2. P. Ulrich 69; R. Horner3. L. Winters 71; E. Fearing4. J. Stoik 73; T. Carmichael

Guest Closest To The Hole #3Claudia Young 7’3”

Member Closest To The Hole #12Tammy Love 19’8”

Straightest Drive #2 Tara Hawkins

NNWGA Amateur Tournament – July 16Hole-in-One:Bruce Ashe 7/2/14 Hole #12Anita Kingwill 7/11/14 Hole #3John Tozzi 7/17/14 Hole #12

2014 Comstock CupMen’s Invitational – July 24–26Overall ChampsBill Leger and Tony Matkulak

THURSDAY, JULY 24TH Better Ball StablefordGreene, Larson 45 Sabloff, Zavala 45 McDowell A, Silverman 44 Engelen, Smith D 42 Davies, Martinez 42 Rasmussen, Wolf 42 Griffin R, Bratzler 42

Big Break Raft – Leger B, Charbonneau, Angold, GaribottiWall – SabloffSand – Kirsch, Fisher J

FRIDAY, JULY 25TH Closest to the Hole#3 Wolf, #6 Griffin W #12 Hughes #15 Scheneman #17 Angstadt

Somersett Stakes1. Leger B, Matkulak

2. Michitsch, Hedges 3. McDowell A, Silverman

SATURDAY, JULY 26TH Closest to the Hole#3 Sande, J #6 Hesterlee, #12 Cervantes, #15 Scheneman, #17 Richardson

Flight Champs and Runner-upsGrosh Flight John Kirsch and Mario Garibotti 109 Rob Griffin and Josh Bratzler 107

Finney FlightBill Leger and Tony Matkulak 101 Pete Ricciardi and Matt Melarkey 93

Bishop FlightWayne Griffin and James Fisher 102 Alvy Devia and john Marshall 101

Henderson FlightChuck Hosselkus and Jeff Tomac 102 Jason Lewis and Jeff Williams 100

Yount FlightZeke Leger and Steve Eberhard 93 Jim Nunley and Steve McGuigan 87