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GOLF

Golf course enhancement project update Couples Golf
Association (CGA)
Submitted by Director of Golf Gary Wilson
Submitted by
Work on the golf course With the renovation project scheduled
enhancement project for the to begin in the spring of 2017 we plan Wanda Cussio-Kanode,
White Wing and Legacy Hills to use a variety of tools to maximize the
CGA Media Director
golf courses has been ongoing throughout availability of tee times. Below are a few
The year is rapidly coming to a close.
the summer and autumn months. Please examples: Thanks to all the members and the
remember that any feedback you have may staff for a very successful year of
be submitted to Gary Wilson, Director of – There will be no Monday closures golf, social interaction and fun.
Golf, for distribution to the Improvement during the renovation, although the
Committee members. Following is the tee sheets will be configured for single Yes, there were a few washouts,
latest news: tees. This will allow maintenance to cold days, high winds and no-shows
do some of the things they need to do but, all in all, a year to remember
– Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design while still offering access for golfers. as we look forward to 2017.
completed construction plans and
details in early August and handed – We will utilize a combination of double The last official play date for
them off to the project engineer Steger tee and shotgun starts throughout the 9-Holers was on Nov. 12. The
Bizzell for permit preparation and week, especially on busier days and last date for 18-Holers was Nov.
submittal. days when tournaments are scheduled. 5. No play dates are scheduled for
December; however, the weather
– Permit applications have been filed. – 9-hole play will be directed toward the report is calling for a mild winter
It is anticipated that the permitting course being worked on. so don’t let your skills go stale!
Get out with the friends you made
process will take until the end of – Tee sheets will be restricted to 18-hole over the year and have fun.

February 2017. play only, before noon, prior to Chelsea Mark your calendars for a CGA
social in mid-January.
– The project is still on track for bidding processing. Once processing has
and construction to begin in spring of occurred, tee sheets will be updated If you have not done so, check out
the CGA’s updated website for
2017 and conclude in autumn of 2017. so that anyone can book an open time information on the coming year
as well as pictures of events over
– Several contractors have already anywhere. the past year.

visited the site to learn more about the More updates will be available as the Congratulations to the CGA Club
Champions for 2016. 18-Hole
project ahead of the bidding process. permitting process gets underway. champs are Barry and Elaine
Mason; 9-Hole champs are Mel
Men’s Golf Association (MGA) News and Elaine Daniels. Great job!

Submitted by Steven Ritzwoller, President, MGA Board of Directors Interested in being a part of the
Contact: 512-591-7717 or [email protected] interactions of the group? We’re
always looking for volunteers
As the year 2016 comes to a close, make merchandise to purchase with the sweeps to help out. Contact the CGA
plans to attend the MGA annual meeting you have accumulated throughout the president if you would like to get
and luncheon in the ballroom Dec. 7 year. Remember, all sweeps must be used involved.
following the Play Day competition. We by Dec. 31 as balances do not carry over
will recognize our volunteers, golf staff to 2017.
and the 2016 and 2017 MGA boards. This
will be the perfect time to thank the golf 2017 will be the year the proposed
staff who all do so much to help the MGA. changes to Legacy Hills and White Wing
will finally take place. The courses will
The golf shops have a good supply of
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