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From The Greenskeeper Office
Now that rainy season is over, the daily messages to keep you updated on golf course conditions and rain, will stop
for the next months. I enjoyed all the way to serve as your local weather man and I look forward for next year.
We are getting into a routine about topdress and verticut on greens, so little by little, expect your balls rolling better on
the greens. This was a critical month regarding the irrigation system pumps. We are reaching our goal to have two pumps
running and have one back up if any failure should happen. This feature, along with the new VFD (Variable Frequency Drive),
will allow us to have a more efficient irrigation and water usage on the golf course.
I am glad to inform to you that we are starting a research protocol along with the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara,
which will help us to identify pathogens in the soil of our greens. The investigation will focus on a new organic product that
claims to control soil pathogens and enhace overall plant health. We just sent soil samples to University’s lab and I expect to
start on field trials once we get our new spraying equipment next year.
Finally, I’ll share with you some final thoughts about the influence of topographic features in your play on greens. Enjoy…
THE INFLUENCE OF LOCAL TOPOGRAPHIC FEATURES ON BREAK
Comment: “The players need to keep in mind this weekend that the natural tendency of the ball is to break toward the
ocean.”
On any green, the ball will break where water flows — i.e., downhill. Greens that were built more than 50 years ago without
large earthmoving construction equipment will tend to slope with the general lay of the land.
However, the slope on more recently built greens may not cant toward any specific topographical feature. In fact, many greens are pitched away from streams, lakes, or wetlands to avoid runoff and to protect the environmental integrity of golf course ecosystems. The bottom line is that on most courses, there is no “general” tendency for the ball to break toward a valley, stream, lake, or ocean. The ball will break downhill where water drains from the green, which may be several locations on a green depending on the design.
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CONCLUSION
During your next round of golf, remember that when playing in the afternoon the greens likely will be slower than they were
in the morning. The grain, if any, will have minimal impact on ball roll, but if it does, the grain will accentuate the roll in the
downhill direction. In addition, be skeptical of the notion that the greens will have a tendency to break “away from the
mountains” or “toward the Salton Sea.” The ball will simply roll down slope, which more than likely is exactly how the
architect designed and built the greens.
DESDE LA OFICINA DEL SUPERINTENDENTE
Ahora que la temporada de lluvias ha terminado, los mensajes diarios para mantenerlos al tanto de las condiciones
del campo y lluvia, cesarán por los próximos meses. Disfruté mucho el servir como su meteorólogo local y espero poder
hacerlo el próximo año.
Estamos haciendo rutinario el retape y verticorte en los greens, así que poco a poco, las bolas rodarán mejor sobre
los greens. Este fue un mes crítico para las bombas del sistema de riego. Estamos alcanzando el objetivo de tener dos
bombas trabajando y una de reserva por si llegamos a tener fallas. Esta ventaja, así como nuestro nuevo sistema VDF
(Control de Velocidad Variable), nos permitirán tener un riego más eficiente y aprovecharemos mejor nuestros volúmenes de
agua en el campo de golf.
Estoy muy emocionado de informarles, que estamos iniciando un protocolo de investigación junto con la Universidad
Autónoma de Guadalajara, lo que nos ayudará a identificar patógenos en el suelo de nuestros greens. La investigación se
enfocará en un nuevo producto orgánico que dice controlar patógenos del suelo y mejorar la salud de la planta en general.
Acabamos de enviar muestras de suelo al laboratorio de la Universidad y espero comenzar con las pruebas en campo, en
cuanto tengamos nuestro nuevo equipo de aplicaciones foliares, el año entrante.
Finalmente, les comparte algunos tips sobre la influencia de la topografía en el juego sobre los greens. Que lo
disfruten…
LA INFLUENCIA DE LA TOPOGRAFÍA LOCAL SOBRE EL JUEGO
Comentario: “Los jugadores deben tener en mente este fin de semana que la tendencia natural de la bola, es rodar hacia el océano.”
En cualquier green, la bola rodará por donde corra el agua – Es decir, cuesta abajo. Los greens construidos hace más de 50 años, sin grandes movimientos de tierras, tendrán una pendiente similar a la del terreno donde están situados. Sin embargo, las lomas de greens construidos más recientemente, quizá no se decanten hacia ninguna característica topográfica específica de la propiedad. De hecho, muchos greens están diseñados de manera de evitar escurrimientos sobre arroyos, lagos o humedales y proteger la integridad de los ecosistemas en un campo de golf. Lo esencial aquí es que en la mayoría de los campos de golf, no existe una tendencia “general” para que la bola ruede hacia un valle, arroyo, lago u océano. La bola rodará cuesta abajo, por donde el agua escurra fuera del green, que puede ser por diversos puntos, dependiendo del diseño. CONCLUSIÓN
Durante su próxima ronda de golf, recuerde que si juega por la tarde, los greens estarán menos rápidos que en la mañana. El “grain”, si es que lo hay, tendrá un impacto mínimo en el rodado de la bola, pero si le llega a afectar, el “grain” acentuará el rodado de la bola cuesta abajo. Adicionalmente, no crea la noción de que los greens tienen tendencia a romper en “dirección contraria a las montañas” o “hacia el océano.” La bola simplemente rodará cuesta abajo, lo que muy probablemente será como el arquitecto diseñó los greens.
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Ladies Results November 2015 Convenor: Mary Wingrave Ladies Day – Nov 3/15 – Game: “T” & “F” Holes (yellow tees) (19) “A” Flight 1st Lorna Rooper 2nd Kathryn Vine “B” Flight 1st Mary Wingrave 2nd Rebecca Cummins Closest to the Pin # 4 Sheila Margellos Low Gross “A” Lorna Rooper “B” Ann Zarka Ladies Day – Nov 10/15 (17) First Round of the SENIORS' Tournament Ladies Day – Nov 17/15 – Game (14) SENIOR CHAMPION Kathryn Vine “A” Flight Maggie Gaudet “B” Flight Deb Magers “C” Flight Karen Spencer Ladies Day – Nov 24/15 – Game: Ace of the Month (13) ACE Lynette Romero 2nd Joy Rathbone 3rd Maggie Gaudet
From the Greens Keeper 1-2
Ladies' Results 3
Couples Results 3
Men’s Results 4
Cart Barn Services 4
Go Go Results 5
Dinner Reservations 5
December Dinner Menu 6
Kids and their Future 7
Bridge Results 8
Congrats to Cleo & John 8
Library Corner 8
December Calendar 9
Classes Calendar 10
Line Dancing 11
Restaurant Services 11
Dalton Toyota 11
Couples Results - November 2015
No Couples in November Take note, if you want to golf in Couples Golf, you need to sign up before 12:00 pm of that day, as it makes setting up the teams very difficult if you show up at the last minute. Thank you.
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Men's Results - November 2015 Men's Day – Nov 4/15 – Game: Stableford 1st Tie Jim Nuhn, Ian Fraser, Bob Delaney, Roy Lahty Ernie Sowers, John Brown, Hal Hutchings, Keith Foster Barry Rowell, Paul Buchanan, Jim Szarka, Jim Pelzl Men's Day – Nov 11/15 – Game: Best 3 Balls on Par 3s, Best 2 Balls on Par 4s, Best Ball on Par 5s 1st David Gurll, Ray Turner, Lee Schoon, Dennis Van Dyke 2nd Lloyd Nabe, Dusty Peel, Jim Szarka, Brooks Wingrave Men's Day – Nov 18/15 – Game: Best 2 Balls 1st Grant Morris, Chad Olsen, Mark Olsen, Brooks Wingrave 2nd Bob Johnstone, George Cardas, Harold Ross (Blind Draw), GT Finlay 3rd Rod Pye, Mike McLaughlin, Lee Schoon, Roy Lahty Men's Day – Nov 25/15 – Game: Best Ball on Par 5s, Best 2 Balls on Par 4s, Best 3 Balls on Par 3s 1st Grant Morris, Jim Szarka, Don Lillie, Bob Doiron 2nd Ian Fraser, Bob Skinner, Roy Lahty, Mike Garvey (Blind Draw)
Club Telephones
Office 763-5384
Mon-Fri 9:00 - 15:00
Sat 10:00 - 13:30
Pro Shop 763-5136
06:30 - 18:30
Restaurant 763-5625
Mon-Thurs 09:00 - 18:30
Friday Dinner 18:00
www.ccchapala.com
Website access a problem?
Call the Office (376) 763-5384
Cart Barn Services
1. All stored carts are automatically insured.
2. Staff will bring out and/or return any members cart.
3. Staff checks battery water level in all electric carts stored in the barn every two
weeks. When found to be low, they are filled to the correct level with distilled water.
This service is provided at no extra cost. The maintenance of private carts is the
responsibility of the cart owners, this includes checking battery connections, checking
for battery corrosion, checking the air in your tires, etc.
4. Arrangements can be made to fuel gas carts.
5. A compressor is available to put air in tires.
6. Carts will be cleaned/washed upon request. There is no requirement to pay; some
members tip a few pesos and others don't. If the staff parks your cart, they will sweep
it out before parking it
7. Mechanical maintenance/repair for carts and chargers is available through the
ProShop. A diagnosis and estimate will be provided; members must fill out and sign a work
order authorizing the labor and purchase of parts. The work order book is on the counter
in the ProShop. Members also have the option to bring in their own mechanic or have the
cart taken to a repair shop, but must provide staff with identifications of workers and
exact times they will be on Club property. All costs for maintenance/repair are the
responsibility of the owner.
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MAKE YOUR DINNER RESERVATIONS ON LINE IT’S EASY!!!
Go to www.ccchapala.com
Login.
Go to CCC Calendar and click on the CCC Social Event Calendar.
Scroll down, choose the dinner reservation you would like attend.
Click on the BLUE RESERVATION button to the right of all dinners.
Enter the number of people coming, your preferred table location (inside or out) and the
number of specific meals you would like.
If you have a special request, such as a vegetarian meal, enter your request in the option box.
Update your reservation at anytime.
Please cancel within 24 hours (or call Javier at the Club 763-5625)
View the reservation list to see who else is coming!!
~ Golf is a game where the ball lies poorly, and the players well.
~ Real golfers don't miss putts, they get robbed.
~ Real golfers don't cry when they line up their fourth putt.
~ Real golfers have two handicaps: one for braggin' and one for betting'
~ Golf is an easy game... it's just hard to play.
~ How is golf like fishing? Both mysteriously encourage exaggeration.
~ The only thing that causes more cheating than golf is the income tax!
~ Golf is what you play when you're too out of shape to play softball.
~ The only reason I play golf is to bug my wife. She thinks I'm having fun.
~ You know it's too wet to play golf when your cart capsizes.
~ Golf never made it as an Olympic sport. It is more properly a Special Olympic sport because everyone who enters has a handicap.
~ The difference between a whiff and a practice swing is that nobody curses after a practice swing.
~ Golf is like life.. you strive for the green, but end up in the hole.
Go Go Oct/Nov 2015 Go Go - Oct 15/15 – Game: Ghost 1st David Gurll, Lee Schoon, Arleen Foster 2nd Geoff Rooper, Barney Leader, Barbara Naisby 3rd Lorna Rooper, Keith Foster, Bob Dorion Closest to the Pin: Men Ladies #4 Jim Nuhn Lynne Fryant #8 Keith Foster Fran Smartt #13 Bob Delaney ---- #17 Barney Leader ---- Go Go – Nov 26/15 – Game: Rewards 1st – Tie Lorna Rooper, Geoff Rooper, Carol Peel, Jess Wait and Jim Park, Harold Ross, Beth Pearson, Howard Malis 2nd Dusty Peel, Don Pearson, Dawn Turner, Sandy Feldman 3rd Rod Pye, David Naisby, Barbara Baker, Susie Patch Closest to the Pin: Men Ladies #4 Bev Cofell Josie Patch #8 Jess Waid ---- #13 ---- Barbara Baker #17 John Magers Tina Elwood
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December’s Menus and Events
Fri, Dec 4/15 Arachera & Chicken Night 125 pesos Pork With Green salad, roasted veggies, roasted potatoes, ice cream, cake
Entertainment by DJ supplied thanks to Sally Gurll Thur, Dec 10/15 Canasta Tournament 125 pesos
Chilis Nogada & chicken enchiladas, grilled veggies, green salad, dinner roll, tres leches cake and coffee.
Fri, Dec 11/15 Western BBQ 160 pesos
Ribs, chicken, filet mignon & chorizo with potato salad, green salad and beans.
Entertainment by Blanca & Ricardo Fri, Dec 18/15 Molcajetes are Back 120 pesos single / 240 pesos double
Chicken, shrimp or beef molcajetes with homemade tortillas
Two seatings – 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 19/15 Terraza closed at 12:30 pm for Colonas Christmas Party Sun, Dec 20/15 Club closed for Employee Christmas Party Fri, Dec 25/15 The restaurant is closed Thur, Dec 31/15 New Year’s Eve Bash 500 pesos
Blow out buffet and Fireworks!! Entertainment by Noe & Gang
Please sign up at the Club, on-line or call Javier 763-5625
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KIDS AND THEIR FUTURE
All good news from KIDS AND THEIR FUTURE…forty-three students are thriving academically with help from the Country Club members. Luis Antonio Aceves is in his final semester at the University of Guadalajara and is interning at the airport where he helps with international travelers. Eduardo Navarro has completed his chef training and is employed.
At the Student Aid Summit held at the Lake Chapala Society on Nov. 11th, the KIDS AND THEIR FUTURE program was singled out as unique in “caring for its own.”
Three of our young students have achieved very high marks and have an average of 10, the highest possible, or very close to it. Those students are Arely P. Rodriguez Navarro, daughter of Jose Rodriguez, an office administrator; Yahir Ramirez Rodriguez, grandson of Larry Ramirez; and, Jennifer Gonzalez Arrayga, daughter of Beto Gonzalez.
We are proud to feature Jennifer in this month’s issue. She is 14, in her third year of secundaria attending school in Chapala. She had a perfect report card of all 10’s, earning the highest evaluation possible in ALL of her subjects. However, Jennifer’s first love is mathematics, and she hopes to put her talents in math to use as she pursues a career in medicine. Jennifer has competed favorably in mathematics’ competition in Guadalajara.
Jennifer lives in San Nicolas with her parents and her brother Brian, also an outstanding enrollee in the KIDS AND THEIR FUTURE PROGRAM.
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Todas buenas noticias de KIDS AND THEIR FUTURE. Cuarenta y tres alumnos tienen exito academicamente con ayuda de los miembros del Country Club de Chapala. Luis Antonio Aceves esta terminando con su programa en la Universidad de Guadalajara y actualmente tiene trabajo en el aeropuerto donde ayuda a los viajeros extranjeros. Eduardo Navarro ha terminado con su preparacion para hacerse chef y tiene trabajo.
A la reunion de Ayuda para Alumnos a la Sociedad del Lago de Chapala el 11 de noviembre, el programa KATF fue reconocido como unico en “cuidar a los suyos.”
Tres de nuestros alumnos jovenes han ganado notas muy altas y tienen un promedio de diez o casi diez. Los tres incluyen Arely P. Rodriguez Navarro, hija de Jose Rodriguez; Yahir Ramirez Rodriguez, nieto de Lorenzo Rodriguez; y Jennifer Gonzalez Arrayga, hija de Beto Gonzalez.
Con mucho orgullo les presentamos Jennifer en el Tee Talk de este mes. Ella tiene catorce anos y estudia a una escuela secundaria en Chapala. Ella es alumna del tercer ano en su escuela. Tiene notas de diez, lo major possible, en TODAS sus clases. Pero, la materia que le gusta mas a Jennifer es matematicas, y espera usar sus capacidades en las matematias para hacerse una doctora algun dia. Jennifer ha participado en competencias de matematicas con resultados excelentes en Guadalajara. Jennifer vive en San Nicolas con sus parientes y su hermano Brian, otro alumno excelente en el program de KATF.
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Library Corner
Welcome back snowbirds! We have a new selection of books, section 5. You will find new titles, some new authors, LARGE PRINT books, Spanish titles and more. Check it out next time you are in the Clubhouse. All full members and social membershave free access to the Library. Please return books to the book drop basket Please do not shelve books, I like to know what people are reading. Sherry Eastwood
Bridge Results – November 2015
Nov 4/15 1st Cleo Hengstebeck 2nd John Wester Nov 11/15 1st Aubrey Righton 2nd Mary O'Brian Nov 18/15 1st Anne Rowell 2nd Cleo Hengstebeck Nov 25/15 1st June Heath 2nd Cleo Hengstebeck
Congratulations to Cleo and John on their recent nu ptials!!
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December 2015 CALENDAR SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 Ladies’ Day 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
2 Men’s Day 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
3 Couples/Pairs Golf Sign up before 12pm 3:00 pm Tee Off
4 Arrachera and Chicken plus a DJ 125 pesos
5 Colonas Vista del Lago AGM 8:30 a.m. Registration
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7 8 Ladies’ Day 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
9 Men’s Day 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
10 Mixed Canasta Tournament 8:30 am Tee Off Chili's Nogadas and Chicken Enchiladas 125 pesos
11 Western BBQ 160 pesos
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15 Ladies’ Day 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
16 Men’s Day 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
17 Caddies/Members Tournament 9:00 am Tee Off
18 Molcajete Night 120 pesos/single and 240 pesos/double 2 Seating's 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm
19 Colonas Vista del Lago Employees Christmas Party (Club Terraza Closed at 12:30 pm)
20 CCC Employees Christmas Party (Club and Restaurant Closed!)
21 22 Ladies’ Day 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
23 Men’s Day 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
24 Christmas Eve! (Restaurant Closed 4:00pm)
25 Christmas Day! (Restaurant Closed) Merry Christmas !
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27 28
29 Ladies’ Day 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Ace of the Month
30 Men’s Day 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
31 Go Go Golf 8:40 am Registration New Years Eve Gala with Fireworks , Noe and Gang Entertaining! 500 pesos (Club Kitchen Closed 2:00 p.m.)
Men’s Golf Clinic Tuesdays 9:30 am / Ladies Golf Clinic Wednesdays at 9:30 am
CCC Restaurant / Bar Telephone 763-5625 CCC Website http://www.ccchapala.com
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CCC Classes December 2015
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Danzon Dance: 9 am* Mexican Train: 2 pm
2 Line Dancing: 11 am Bridge Group: 1 pm
3 Combined Yoga: 8:30-10* Zumba Gold: 11-12*
4 5 Danzon Dance: 9 am*
7 Combined Yoga: 8:30-10* Zumba Gold: 11-12*
8 Danzon Dance: 9 am* Mexican Train: 2 pm
9 Line Dancing: 11 am Bridge Group: 1 pm
10 Combined Yoga: 8:30-10* Zumba Gold: 11-12*
11 12 Danzon Dance: 9 am*
14 Combined Yoga: 8:30-10* Zumba Gold: 11-12*
15 Danzon Dance: 9 am* Mexican Train: 2 pm
16 Line Dancing: 11 am Bridge Group: 1 pm
17 Combined Yoga: 8:30-10* Zumba Gold: 11-12*
18 19 Danzon Dance: 9 am*
21 Combined Yoga: 8:30-10* Zumba Gold: 11-12*
22 Danzon Dance: 9 am* Mexican Train: 2 pm
23 Line Dancing: 11 am Bridge Group: 1 pm
24 Combined Yoga: 8:30-10* Zumba Gold: 11-12*
25 Merry Christmas Club Closed
26 Danzon Dance: 9 am*
28 Combined Yoga: 8:30-10* Zumba Gold: 11-12*
29 Danzon Dance: 9 am* Mexican Train: 2 pm
30 Line Dancing: 11 am Bridge Group: 1 pm
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Activities marked with (*) cost 40 pesos per person . Please bring exact change.
**Zumba Gold moved to Friday, November 27. Happy T hanksgiving!
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Board of Directors
President Jose Diaz
Vice-President Long Range Planning Chair
Acting Greens Chair Rob Edwards
Treasurer Carol Peel
Golf Chair Rod Pye
Secretary Sally Gurll
Membership Chair Kathryn Vine
House Chair Rodney Brooks
Communications Chair/ Tee Talk Editor
Brad Clark [email protected]
Social Chair
Raymond Turner [email protected]
Comisario Doug Silk
Assistant Comisario Grant Morris
│Country Club de Chapala presents:
Heat & Eat take out food Cost is 80 pesos and menu varies by day.
Call before 5 PM to 763 5626 to place your order.
Pies & Cakes
We need three days advance notice. Best to meet with Javier and place your order.
Costs starts at 200 pesos.
Catering Let us cook for your next event.
We can supply servers and serving equipment, too!
Country Club de Chapala Presente:
Comida caliente para llevar Cuesta $80 pesos y el menú es variado
Hablar antes delas 5:00 pm al Tel: 7635625 para hacer su pedido
Pyes y Pasteles
Se ordenan con tres días de anticipación Es mejor contactar a Javier y hacerle el pedido
El costo comienza con $200 pesos
Comida para eventos Dejenos el trabajo de cocinar a nosotros en su
próximo evento Nosotros ofrecemos la comida con servicio y
meseros.
FREE/GRATIS
LINEDANCE/LINEDANCE/LINEDANCE/LINEDANCE/ LÍNEA DE BAILELÍNEA DE BAILELÍNEA DE BAILELÍNEA DE BAILE
EVERY Wednesday/TODOS LOS MIÉRCOLES
11am to 12pm Come on, GET YOUR DANCE ON!!Come on, GET YOUR DANCE ON!!Come on, GET YOUR DANCE ON!!Come on, GET YOUR DANCE ON!!
Vamos, OBTENGA SU EN DANZAVamos, OBTENGA SU EN DANZAVamos, OBTENGA SU EN DANZAVamos, OBTENGA SU EN DANZA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Info: Beth Nabe at 763-5710
