MonroeMonroe CountryCountry ClubClub NewsletterNewsletter MCC Newsletters: Paddy Creegan Memorial Outing: The newsletters will now also be posted on our website at: www.monroecountryclubny.com, under the “Member Information” button on the front page. This area is for the exclusive use of our members, so it has been password protected. Newsletters will be archived there starting with the May 2006 issue. The password information is the same for all members: Username: mccmember Password: mccrules Please keep this information confidential.

Monroe CC vs. Putnam G.C. On June 5th a match was held between 8 golfers from MCC and 8 golfers from Putnam G.C. Our MCC On June 16, 2006, a memorial outing was held at members upheld the honor of our club by winning a Monroe Country Club to honor Paddy Creegan a long resounding 8 to 4 lead in this “Home and Home” standing member of MCC who passed in 2002 from series. cancer. Robert Smith (beer in hand) asked that we make There were 30 golfers in attendance and with a little special mention of his score of 69. Thanks Smitty. better planning we hope to enjoy a better turnout next You’ve got to do something about that shyness year. Golfers were served a continental breakfast, problem. lunch and “sit down” dinner….of course with refreshments. The 1st place winner won $200. The 2nd place winner won $100. Mike Cocks won “Closest to the pin” 10’ 2”. Chris Savino won “Closest to the line” on #5 of 2’ 5”. Jim Davitt won the 50/50 and donated his $155. winnings to The American Cancer Society in Paddy Creegan’s name. Paddy Lennon donated $50. and as a group we raised $450. for The American Cancer Society. The outing was chaired by Steve Douthit, Paddy Lennon and Jim Varian.

Play Ready Golf: 1. When a player is teeing off, all eyes should be on the Doug’s Digs: ball. If it goes in the woods, all four players should have This new section will be hosted by Doug Belmont our a general idea of where it landed. course superintendent. In this section he will provide 2. When a player is teeing off, the next to tee off should members with updates on course conditions and future be "on deck". They should be out of the cart, club in plans for improvements. hand, ball and tee in the other. After the ball comes to a The bountiful amount of rain in June has left our stop, they should be walking up to the tee. fairways and greens in good playing condition. This month, repairs have been completed to the bunker 3. If a player is in the woods, and another is in the on hole number 8. Hope you’re not using it. fairway with their ball closer to the hole, they go ahead Scheduled Aeration of the greens will be performed on and hit. After they hit, join the search, if necessary. July 5th. Aeration (holes plugged into the green’s surface) is performed so that air, water and nutrients 4. On the green. If three are on the green, with one can reach the grass roots. The holes are then “top chipping from the fringe, and they chip and are still dressed” with a sand mixture. The holes and sand farthest from the hole, the other players should be lining should disappear within a week or so. up their putts. This is the basis of ready golf. If you are We appreciate your patience during the aeration ready... golf. process. It is necessary to keep our greens in top condition. 5. When pulling up to the green, ALWAYS park your cart between the flag and the cart path to the next hole. Upcoming Events in July: Nothing is more frustrating than having to watch the Mystery Tournament foursome in front of you finish putting, then have to walk Saturday & Sunday, July 1 & 2. 50 ft. out of the way to retrieve a poorly parked cart. This Pick your own partner for a “best-ball” format. is easily remedied, whether you're both on the green, both off, or one of each. If you're both on, park your cart Participants play to 90% of their handicap. between the flag and the cart path to the next hole. That's Team Championships th th the easy one. If one's chipping, have them grab a few Saturday & Sunday, July 29 & 30 . clubs and their putter, and have the other park the cart. Skins Game. Combination event. “stroke play” 18 holes; Alternate- 9 holes; Scramble 9 holes; Handicap; Skins. (Gross & Net on Saturday) (Sign up in the Pro Shop for these events) 1