January 2025 Newsletter by grandhavengolfclub

WELCOME

GENERAL MANAGER

Andrea Knox

Happy New Year from the entire team here at Grand Haven Golf Club

Thank you for your continued support and participation as we welcome in 2025. This is set to be a very exciting year for Grand Haven Golf Club and we are so happy to be sharing it with you!

Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions yet? If improving your golf score is on the list, we want to help you meet your goal Our Head Golf Professional Billy will be conducting two complimentary golf clinics each month thru season to help you get the most out of your game One clinic on short game and the other will focus on the swing Another great opportunity to get some insights on your game is Billy’s “Play with Pro” opportunities every Friday afternoon at 3pm. Sometimes the fault really is in the equipment. On January 16th, a Titleist custom fitter will be here to help identify the best wedges to help you improve your short game Sign up for a fitting appointment in the golf shop And if playing more golf is on your resolution list, then consider joining our new 9 hole afternoon league starting soon Stop by the golf shop for details

Of course, if your New Year’s Resolution involves anything food related, we have you covered there too! Chef Zac is committed to fresh, made from scratch cooking Along with his creative flair and pure desire to make you happy with delicious food, our service team is dedicated to making your dining experiences equally remarkable. For our music enthusiasts, be sure to check out Joel Dennis on the Saxophone January 8th and Mygen Navarro on January 28th.

Wishing you all good health and happiness in the coming year! See you around the Club!

MEET OUR TEAM

GENERAL MANAGER

Andrea Knox

AKnox@grandhavengc com

386-445-2327 ext 9

HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Billy Van Arsdale, PGA

WVanArsdale@grandhavengc com 386-445-2327 ext 4

MEMBERSHIP SALES DIRECTOR

Taunya Cordova

TCordova@grandhavengc com 386-445-2327 ext 5

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Patsy Bettencourt-Pappas

PBettencourt-Pappas@grandhavengc com

386-445-2327 ext 8

SUPERINTENDENT

David Hillhouse

DHillouse@grandhavengc com

386-445-2327

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Zachary Mims

ZMims@grandhavengc.com 386-445-2327 ext 7

FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

Jeri Harper

JHarper@grandhavengc com

386-445-2327 ext 6

RESTAURANT & EVENT MANAGER

Marco Martelli

MMartelli@grandhavengc com

386-445-2327 ext 2

MEMBERSHIP

Dear Members,

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Taunya Cordova

Happy New Year!

The New Year is a perfect time to make resolutions and our team is here to help you

If you are looking to improve your golf game join Billy’s complimentary golf clinic(Full Swing) on January 23rd.

The weather is perfect for playing a round of golf, dining in the Nicklaus Grille or participating in one of our social events

We want your club to be an extension of your life A place that you can come and enjoy your friends and relax.

We want to add members like you so if you know anyone who would make a great addition to the club please contact me I look forward to seeing you at the club and if I can be of service please contact me.

We continue to add wonderful members, so please introduce yourself to any new faces that are at the club when you have an opportunity

Please Welcome Our New Members

WELCOME NEW MEMEBRS

Bruce & Linda Kane – Haven Golf Membership

Doug DeFries – Grand Social

Suzanne & James Lynch - Grand Social

Victoria Mikita – Grand Social

Richard Mull – Grand Social

Robert Ohlstein – Grand Social

Kathleen Roberto – Grand Social

Rich & Lynn Van Dort-Grand Social

& Carol DeFries – Haven Golf

Ian & Alie Fetterman – Haven Golf

Hough & Renee Lothspeich – Haven Golf

Samuelson & Karen Eaton - Haven Golf

Rob & Allison Schulz – Haven Golf

Rich & Nancy Chisholm – Haven Golf

Tom & Gail Williamson – Grand Social

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRO SHOP

Billy Van Arsdale

Every Holiday Season you are all so very generous, your kind gifts enable us to have a better holiday season with our families. Thank you from the entire staff! Heading into the main golf season I am going to make a change in the monthly clinic. In January my plan is to have 2 Thursday afternoon clinics, the first and 3rd Thursday of each month, both clinics will start at 2:00pm. The clinic that will fall on the first Thursday each month will have short game emphasis only. The second Thursday of each month will focus solely on full swing fundamentals. Starting in February we plan to have a Thursday afternoon nine-hole league that will tee off at 3:15 This is open to any golf member Each week we will have a basic competition with a minimal entry fee After the round we will meet in the clubhouse with the results Some weeks we will play mixed groups, some weeks we will be paired with your own gender Be looking for the sign ups in the Golf Shop for the first Thursday pm league date, February 7th

SPECIAL NOTE TO OUR AFTERNOON WALKING MEMBERS! Please stop by the golf shop and pick up a sand “tube” to fill your divots with Usually there is a spot on the new style push carts for a sand tube, when it is empty just have one of the cart guys refill it for you

Kindest Regards,

Billy Van Arsdale

WINTER DRIVING RANGE HOURS: BACK TEE CLOSES at 3:00pm. MAIN TEE CLOSES at 4:00pm

Please use the grandhavengc@grandhavengc.com address for any league sign-ups, tee time requests or cancellations, or major tournament sign ups.

AFTER YOU POST YOUR SCORE PLEASE REMEMBER TO TURN IN YOUR SIGNED AND DATED SCORECARD AFTER EACH ROUND. THE HANDICAP COMMITTEE IS AUDITING SCORECARDS.

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

FROM THE F&B DIRECTOR

Jeri Harper

Happy holiday’s and welcome to 2025! We’re so excited for a New Year and new beginnings We have new programing for 2025 including “Cooking with Chef Zac”, Trivia, Karaoke and much more!

Chef Zac has a new lunch menu and dinner menu coming with additional appetizers as well as healthier options for those of us heading into the new year with a health goal in mind!

Coming up this month, we have Sax Player Joel Dennis on Wednesday, January 8th, Sunday Brunch on January 5th, Birthday Bash on Saturday, January 18th, and an extra special Thank You event for our Members that have referred new Members in 2024 on Saturday, January 25th! We highly recommend reservations as these events do sell out! Call or email the Nicklaus Grille to save your table

Rum Rum Rudolph

Step 1

Cut rosemary sprig into 2 (2") pieces. Strip leaves from bottom half of each piece. Poke 2 holes on top of maraschino cherry with a toothpick. Insert rosemary sprigs into each hole. Insert toothpick through the cherry, slightly askew from the center to avoid the pit

Step 2

Fill a Collins glass with ice, then add Coca-Cola, rum, and cherry juice Gently stir to combine, then garnish with prepared cherry

Chef Zac is continuing his nightly traditions of Comfort Food Tuesday, Wine Down Wednesday, Prime Rib Thursday and Fine Dine Friday! Specials and nightly featured are emailed out daily. If you are not receiving emails, please contact us so you’re up to date with the latest happenings!

DRESS CODE

Please share our dress code with guests who are joining you at the Club On the Golf Course and Practice Areas: Proper golf attire is expected Men are asked to wear a collared shirt Women may wear a shirt without a collar if it has sleeves or a sleeveless top if it has a collar No short shorts or cargo pants In the Clubhouse: No blue jeans, workout clothing, or swimwear cover-ups should be worn anywhere in the club or on the course Gentlemen are also reminded to remove their hats when entering the building Thank you

FROM THE WOMEN’S GOLF LEAGUE

Hello, 2025!

The ladies of GHWGA welcome you to the league’s wonderful golfing events scheduled in the coming months

But first, just a few comments about our end of year happenings All kid’s wishes and teacher’s requests from the Angel Tree were filled, along with a significant amount of cash.

Chef Zac served us a delicious pork luncheon after our Jingle Bell Tournament (the winning team of Amy Lamb, Christina Jamieson, Diane Olbrys, and Pat Driscoll are pictured below)

This first month of the new year will see Seagals at LPGA International on the 13th and WPC hosting at Grand Haven on the 20th. We welcome back all the ladies who travelled over the holidays, as we look forward to 4-ball matches, the Member-Member Tournament, and the Club Championship all scheduled in the upcoming months Lastly, as we “bundle up ” in our winter clothing, we look forward to those wonderful balmy days ahead!

FROM THE MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE

December was a busy month for the MGA with the annual Holiday Tournament consuming two weeks of play MGA Tournament Directors Jim Davis and Eli Smith coordinated a wonderful tournament experience and planned the teams with wonderful precision This year ’ s tournament was void of team captains But, the teams were balanced and equal as to number, handicap, and energy The teams were the “Jets" and the “Sharks”, reminiscent of the gangs in the West Side Story

Week 1 of the tournament the teams played against each in two different scramble formats within match play rules The Sharks were ahead at that point of the tournament

Week 2, two nine-hole team matches were played and despite the best efforts of the Jets to recoup some points lost the previous week, the Sharks vanquished them winning the 2024 Holiday Tournament

Following the last week of the tournament a sumptuous Turkey luncheon with all the trimmings was prepared by Chef Zach and the MGA enjoyed a Holiday meal together In special attendance at this luncheon was honorary member Jerry Chiddister who turned 96 the next day It was great having Jerry back with all of his friends in the MGA

The Holiday Tournament brings to an end the Fall Season of the MGA Beginning in January, the MGA starts the Winter/Spring Season with another ten weeks of games to challenge the membership But first, the Shootout will take place in the opening weeks of 2025 This event places the top ten scoring golfers from the previous season in a sudden death playoff on the back 9 to earn the coveted “Fickle Finger of Fate Trophy” and prize money

The MGA also had an outstanding figure for Spotlight Golfer in December Tony Blackmore joined the Club recently and has been playing weekly with the MGA ever since He has a wonderful background and his golfing is outstanding as well We encourage you to check out the MGA website to learn about Tony, as well as all the tidbits and information regarding the MGA Check us out at www ghmga com Be on the lookout for the January Spotlight Golfer, as the MGA will be featuring Billy Van Arsdale, our Club Pro

Finally, we are always looking for new members The MGA has been an institution here at Grand Haven since the beginning of the Club It is a great way to experience the fun of golf, the social experience of meeting new members, and the camaraderie of new friends If you are interested in joining us, check out the website home page for more information or speak to the Pro Shop about contacting us Until then, have a wonderful holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year

FROM THE LADIES 9 HOLE GOLF LEAGUE

In early December, we had our Christmas tournament and luncheon The tournament was a 9-hole scramble with the winners being: first place, Gail Cosgrove, Karen Oorlog and Jody Ogata; in second place were Barb West, Margaret Bonz and Kathy Wright; with third place going to Dianne Robichaud, Melanie Mathis, Leslie Guignet and Michelle Arcaro. Judy Riley was the closest to the line.

The following week, the Coastal Niners played at Oceanside. Despite being very cool with a strong north wind, the Grand Haven gals did very well. The team with Merri Tulli and Margaret Bonz came in first on the back 9, and the teams with Sandy Malone on the front 9, and Barb West and Marcia Munsterman on the back 9, both coming in third As well, Barb West won one of two closest to the pin prizes