FOREST HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
January 2021
On Course www.foresthillscc.net
Current Hours of Operation All Club Facilities will be Closed January 1st - 7th. The Golf Shop will be closed January 1st - 14th.
Dining Reservations are Required for Dining. Call (636) 227 - 5030 to Make a Reservation or Make Reservations on the ForeTees App.
Breakfast
Available Sundays Beginning January 17th Sunday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch
Available Beginning Wednesday, January 13th Tuesday: Wednesday - Sunday:
Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dinner
Available Beginning Friday, January 8th Wednesday - Sunday: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fitness Center Closed on Mondays and January 1st January 2nd - 7th Saturday - Thursday: 5:00 am - 4:30 pm January 8th - 31st Tuesday: 5:00 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday - Sunday: 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
Men’s Lounge / Locker Room
Phone: (636) 207-3527 Closed January 1st - 14th January 15th - 31st Tuesday: Closed Wednesday - Sunday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Golf Shop
Phone: (636) 227-1528 Closed January 1st - 14th January 15th - 31st Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Practice Range Closed January 1st - 14th January 15th - 31st Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Dutch’s Hut/Café Closed for the Season
Tennis Chalet Closed for the Season
In Loving Memory Forest Hills Country Club would like to extend its deepest condolences to the family of longtime member Paul Wunderlich, who passed away on December 17th. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sharon, their two children, and seven grandchildren. He was commissioned as an Officer of the United States Marine Corps and reached the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He was the CEO of St. Luke’s Hospital for over 20 years. He was committed to his family and always enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. He was one of the founders of the Golf Foundation of Missouri and was a member at Forest Hills for 45 years. He supported and was involved in numerous charities throughout his life.
Club News & Reminders Online Dining Reservations Are Now Available Dining reservations can now be made again through OpenTable on the ForeTees app. You can also still call the Club to make dining reservations. Please remember to note any special requests in the notes section upon making your reservation.
Have Exciting News To Share? We encourage our members to share with us the interesting and exciting things happening in your lives! Please send your details to Ali Kaplan at alik@foresthillscc.net. We will do our very best to include your information in our upcoming newsletter. The deadline is always the 20th of the month.
Newsletter Prize Hidden within the pages of this issue and future issues, we have included a member’s number chosen at random. If you come across this number and it happens to be yours, contact Ali at alik@foresthillscc.net to redeem a $100 Gift Certificate good toward your next food and beverage purchase.
Dining Reopening Policies & Procedures We are looking forward to welcoming our members back into the dining rooms beginning Friday, January 8th. Please be reminded that carryout food is always available for lunch on Tuesdays and lunch/dinner Wednesday - Sunday. Menu details will be available on our website, www.foresthillscc.net, on the ‘Dining’ tab.
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A la carte dining facilities will reopen Friday, January 8th for dinner service. A la carte lunch service will begin Wednesday, January 13th. Brunch will begin Sunday, January 17th. Dining hours of operation: Dinner: Wednesday – Sunday 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Lunch: Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Brunch: Sunday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Reservation Protocol: Reservations are required. Call the Club or make reservations on the ForeTees app. Reservations are from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Tables are limited to 10 people or less. Capacity limitations allow for 82 members and guests in the a la carte dining facility at any given time. Tables must be a minimum of 6’ apart at all times. All members must leave the Club by 10:00 pm to comply with the curfew stated in the County Order.
Pastrami on Rye [on the lunch & dinner menu]
Seared Sea Scallops [on the dinner menu]
Crispy Fried Brussels [on the lunch & dinner menu]
Chicken Parmesan [on the dinner menu]
2020 Year in Review by Kevin Donovan & Christopher Swenson Dear Forest Hills Members, We hope you and your families had a wonderful holiday season! Wow, what a year. 2020 presented many challenges to Forest Hills Country Club and was very difficult for all on different levels. However, Forest Hills Country Club’s staff and membership achieved some amazing accomplishments along the way. Mr. Swenson, the staff I are working to build a separate publication summarizing the year as well as these accomplishments. Currently, the dining restrictions have been eased a bit and the staff is anxious to see our members back in the dining room again. It is our hope that the vaccine starts to show positive results as we work towards moving back to full operations. Happy New Year and we hope to see you at the Club very soon. Best regards, Kevin Donovan & Christopher Swenson
Membership News by Ryan Schaben, CMP
ryans@foresthillscc.net
Upcoming Dining Events & Promotions
SUPER BOWL Take Out Menu -Pick Up on Game Day-
Sunday, February 7th Between 11:00 am—3:00 pm Order Deadline: Friday, February 5th Bone-In Chicken Wings
14 / dozen
Buffalo and BBQ Sauce Served with Choice of Ranch and Blue Cheese
Pulled Smoked Pork Sandwiches
8 / lb.
Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce, Sweet Butter Buns
Guacamole Chips & Salsa
6 / half pint 4 / half pint
Crispy Corn Tortilla Chips, Fire Roasted Chile Tomatillo Salsa
Creamy Coleslaw Pit Smoked Baked Beans Chorizo Bean and Cheese Dip
5 / pint 5 / pint 8 / lb.
Served with Crispy Corn Tortillas Chips
Spicy Shrimp Salsa Tostadas, Avocado, Lime
9 / half pint
2021 STLDGA Calendar of Events Did you know, that as a male member of our Club, you are automatically considered a member of the St. Louis District Golf Association? See below schedule for 2021. There are several events throughout the year for which you may qualify for and enter. Many of the events feature both gross and net competitions. Each event has its own entry fee. One of the more popular events thru the years has been the Salomon Father/Son Championship. This event has been expanded in 2021 to become the Parent/Child Championship, requiring that one of the team members must be a member of the STLDGA. The event is flighted by age group, with appropriate tees for the age group. Many of the District events rotate amongst the 25 member clubs, so you might have the opportunity to play venues that are not generally available to you. If you have not already created a profile on the STLDGA Master Roster, go to the District website at www.stldga.com, click on ‘Member Log In’, and create a profile. If you have a GHIN Number, use that as part of your registration process. Registration for the 2021 events opens on March 15th.
If you have any questions, please contact the Golf Shop.
Tips from the Tee by Ryan Martin, PGA
ryanm@foresthillscc.net
Setting Goals for the New Year Happy New Year to everyone, and I hope you’re as excited as I am to start 2021! Now is the time to reflect back on your golf season, and decide what improvements could be made for this year. For those of you who are looking to play better golf and enjoy the game more, you should begin by setting goals for the season. Identify a few weaknesses or areas of improvements in your golf game, and set some personal but realistic goals to focus on. Some popular examples are the golf swing, chipping, putting, and bunker play. Additionally, your course management and practicing more efficiently are other aspects you may want to develop. Improving strength and flexibility is another common winter goal, and benefits more than just your golf game. Seeking help for all of these is most beneficial; however, you may plan out practice sessions yourself to avoid poor time management, and practicing with no structure.
Goal setting has not only been used by athletes, but also by many successful business people. It is a great way to motivate yourself, and track your progression during the process. Before the warm spring temperatures arrive, start the new year proactively by writing down some goals, and then develop a plan of attack.
Message from the Pro by Jimmy Bals, PGA
jimmyb@foresthillscc.net
Thank you for such a warm welcome during my first month at Forest Hills Country Club. The combination of warm weather and holiday shopping in December gave me a great opportunity to meet quite a few of the members. Reconnecting with members I had known from my previous time working here doubled the enjoyment. Some have said “welcome home,” and honestly it does feel like home. I am very grateful to be back at the Club that played such an important role in my career. As 2020 unfolded, golf became the activity of choice for people across the country. New people came into the game, rounds escalated and families shared more time on the golf course than ever. I certainly see that trend continuing in 2021 and it being one of the best years ever at Forest Hills. JT Tierney, our Head Golf Professional, and myself are looking forward to meeting more of you as business gets back to normal. Many of you will continue to work on your game this winter with our Teaching Professional, Ryan Martin, so don’t be surprised if I walk into the studio to say hello. Happy New Year and we look forward to serving you in 2021.
January Golf Shop Reminders Please be reminded the Golf Shop and Bag Room will be closed from Thursday, January 1st through Thursday, January 14th. If you plan on playing at Forest Hills on days the Golf Shop is closed, you must book your tee time through ForeTees. Greens and Grounds staff will send emails regarding course conditions. During this period, tee times will begin at 11:00 a.m. Carts will not be available, walking only, and the Practice Facility will be closed. The Golf Shop and Practice Facility will resume normal operating hours on Friday, January 15th. The Golf Shop will be open Tuesday—Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm the remainder of January beginning on the 15th in addition to the month of February while the Practice Facility will be open from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm.
December at a Glance
Thank you for partaking in our December Activities!
618
600+
Members who Attended Santa’s
Canned Food Donations
Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Event
92 Cookie Kits Sold
439
Collected for Circle of Concern
84 New Year’s Eve Meals Sold
87 Holiday Bundle Orders
2021 Wine Society Information
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Club Contacts BOARD OF DIRECTORS Christopher C. Swenson President
Nicholas A. Licavoli
Kevin Donovan
Clubhouse (636) 227-5030
General Manager 636.207.3515 ● kevind@foresthillscc.net
Office Fax (636) 227-2540
Craig Peterson Executive Chef 636.207.3518 ● craigp@foresthillscc.net
Golf Shop (636) 227-1528 www.foresthillscc.net
Treasurer / Finance Chair
Scott Reynolds, GCS
Monica Knudtson
Patrick Wenstrup
Grounds Superintendent 636.227.5044 ● scotts@foresthillscc.net
Office Manager 636.207.3514 ● monicak@foresthillscc.net
Golf Chair
Julie Kennedy
Ali Kaplan
Director
Controller 636.207.3513 ● juliek@foresthillscc.net
Member Communications / Marketing 636.207.3512 ● alik@foresthillscc.net
Alan M. Ruggeri
Ryan Schaben, CMP
Gina Parisi
Membership Director 636.207.3545 ● ryans@foresthillscc.net
Director of Events 636.207.3528 ● ginap@foresthillscc.net
House Chair
Emma Gore
Lori Kalapinski
Peter J. Arman
Assistant General Manager 636.230.2507 ● emmag@foresthillscc.net
Events Manager 636.207.3535 ● lorik@foresthillscc.net
Robert R. Kimes
Director
Robert S. Wachter
Vice President / Long Range Planning Chair
Lawrence R. Giglio Membership Chair
Bryan Arntz
Nicole Walen
Food and Beverage Director 636.207.3555 ● bryana@foresthillscc.net
Special Events Coordinator 636.207.3535 ● nicolew@foresthillscc.net
Matthew J. Ott
Chris Ballard
Kyle O’Leary
Grounds Chair
Dining Room Manager 636.207.3532 ● chrisb@foresthillscc.net
Director of Racquet Sports 636.628.1387 ● kyleo@foresthillscc.net
David A. Linenbroker Secretary / Privilege Chair
Zachary G. Smith Swim & Tennis Chair
Lawrence A. Thayer Governance Chair
Jimmy Bals, PGA
Dale Davis
Director of Golf 636.227.1528 ● jimmyb@foresthillscc.net
Facilities Manager 636.207.3533 ● daled@foresthillscc.net
JT Tierney, PGA
Erin Kramarczyk
Head Golf Professional 636.227.1528 ● jtt@foresthillscc.net
Concierge 636.227.5030 ● erink@foresthillscc.net