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The Book 2020 WELCOME TO NAKOMA !

The enthusiasm and culture has never been better at Nakoma. We are fortunate to be in a healthy position in one of the most competitive local climates in the region. There are many contributing factors to our success including our facilities, management team, and club activities. However our strongest asset continues to be our active and loyal membership. We are honored you have joined us here at Nakoma, we think you’ll enjoy “The Nakoma experience”

We invite you to review our extensive tournament schedule and 02 other services the golf operation has to offer. Immediate opportunities include , storage and the hole in one club.

We also have included our time and guests policies as well as our Merchandising and Instructional programs. If you ever have questions please contact 238-3143 or e-mail us at [email protected].

4145 Country Club Road, Madison, WI 53711 07 Golf Shop: (608) 238-3143 Email: [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INFORMATION 02 Staff, Hours 13 03 Tee Times 06 Golf Shop 13 Program 14 Nakoma Golf Policies & Services

INSTRUCTION 04 Video Analysis, Practice Area 05 Sips & Tips, Rates 07 Junior Golf 14 09 Ladies Golf 10 Men's Golf & Tournaments 12 Couple's Golf NAKOMA GOLF SHOP

GOLF SHOP STAFF

Brad Peck...... Class A PGA Head Professional John Gashke...... Class A PGA Assistant Professional Adam Poast...... Assistant Professional/Caddie Master Karren Rom...... Merchandise Manager

SHOP HOURS OF OPERATION

Spring/Fall (April-May, September-November)

1st Tee Opens: Golf Shop Opens: Monday Closed Closed Tuesday-Friday 8:00am-8:30am 30 min prior to first tee time - 6:00pm Saturday & Sunday 7:30am-8:00am 30 min prior to first tee time - 6:00pm

Summer (Memorial Day - Labor Day)

1st Tee Opens: Golf Shop Opens: Monday 11:00am 11:00am-6:00pm Tuesday-Friday 7:30am 7:00am-7:00pm (June 18-August 20) Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 6:30am-7:00pm

Off Season

November - March Closed Monday - Friday (limited hours)

GOLF FEES

Per Round Seasonal Pull Cart $12 $215 $24 $1650 per person

Guest Fee $89 ($100 unaccompanied) $45 for junior guest and adult children

Club Storage $190 Bag Storage includes club cleaning, storage, equipment assessment & club preparation

Mill River Fee $160 mandatory annual fee Included in Golf Membership Fee

2 NAKOMA TEE TIMES

There are several ways to obtain a tee time or join a group. You may contact the golf shop at (608 )238-3143 or utilize Nakoma’s on line golf reservation system Foretees. You may reserve tee times no more than one week in advance. There are gender and age restrictions throughout the week listed below and on page 19 of the play book.

TEE TIME WEEKLY OVERVIEW

The following will give players a daily overview of tee time availability. For specific dates consult Foretees or contact the Golf Shop (608) 238-3143.

Monday | and golf shop open at 11:00am June-August. Corporate Outings and Course maintenance is scheduled on selected dates throughout the Season. These dates will vary and are published on ForeTees.

Tuesday | Ladies only until 11:00am (Ladies Opener to Labor Day). 9 Hole Ladies shotgun @ 5:30pm (Memorial Day –July).

Wednesday | Jr. Golf - Course opens at 11:30am from mid June through mid August.

Thursday*** | Men may tee off from 12:00pm until 2:00pm and 4:00pm until 6:00pm (Men’s Opener until Labor Day). Ladies and advanced juniors must have made the turn by 11:30am. (Guests- only two guests per group after 12:00pm.)

Friday | Early Golf- Golfers may tee off the back nine beginning at 6:30am.

Weekends | No gender restrictions. We do have periodic events. (Guests- only two guests per group before 9:30am.)

*** Thursday Ladies and Adv. Juniors may tee off after 4:00pm, before opener and after Labor Day and after 6:00pm. (Consult The Play Book for more info.)

Reciprocal Golf Nakoma has arranged reciprocal golf privileges at several prominent private clubs in the region. The tee time availability varies by facility. - Clubs are listed in the golf shop in some cases pay no or a discounted guest fee. - Accompanying guest will be charged applicable guest fees.

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Golf Instruction encompasses many different facets of the game of golf. Our philosophy is to tailor our approach to needs of each student. Full swing emphasis is placed on pre-swing fundamentals and giving students a general idea of cause and effect in their swings and games and how to fix their given issues.

VIDEO SWING ANALYSIS

We utilize video computer swing analyzer. Students swings are recorded and stored digitally, we can then breakdown the swing and compare it to the most popular tour players.

NAKOMA PRACTICE AREA

Nakoma has a short driving range that prohibits the use of shots over 160 yards. Students focus on the 30-60 yard scoring zone and of course we do have a net that enables players to hit longer clubs.

The seemingly negative component of a “short range” has actually been a positive in the learning process. The limited “static” environment enables students to practice their scoring range shots 30-60 yards. However, when a student and teacher get in a “practical” on-course learning environment, real improvement occurs. On-course we can hit longer clubs on real holes. We also focus on trouble and specialty shots and most importantly, execute the many different short game shots that Nakoma demands.

Nakoma's Practice Area is open 30 minutes prior to the 1st tee time and closes at dusk. Wednesday and Sunday evenings the range will close at 5:00pm in order for staff to pick the range clean. Outing Mondays - the range will open at 3:00pm.

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VITENSE GOLFLAND

Nakoma Golf Club has partnered with Vitense Golfland to allow our golf members discounted access to their Driving Range. This gives the Golf Membership an extended opportunity to practice their longer shots. When arriving at Vitense present your Nakoma Membership card for a discounted bucket of balls.

SIPS N TIPS

On select Friday evenings the professional staff conducts a clinic and help session fondly referred to as Sips n Tips.

RATES & AVAILABILITY

Students may purchase individual lessons or lesson packages. We make every effort to accommodate our member’s busy schedules. Therefore it is recommended to coordinate schedules at least one week in advance.

1/2 Hour Packages

Brad Peck, Head PGA Professional $70 6 for $350 12 for $700 plus 9 hole playing lesson

John Gashke, PGA Professional $50 / $35 (Juniors) 6 for $250

Adam Poast, Assistant Professional $40

5 NAKOMA GOLF SHOP

The Golf Shop at Nakoma serves as a Golf Specialty Store. We have over thirty equipment and apparel companies represented in store with access to over two hundred lines. The Nakoma Golf Shop is the Private Club volume leader in central Wisconsin; we have had numerous nominations for Wisconsin PGA Merchandiser of the Year and take great pride in our selection and service.

Mill River The Nakoma Mill River plan is a pricing policy that enables Nakoma Golf Members to purchase inventory at 10 to 15% over invoice cost. The member price is located at the upper right hand corner of the price sticker and is usually 35% to 45% off the suggested retail price (large most prominent price on sticker). The annual fee is $160 billed annually per golf member, in addition Social members may join the Mill River Plan on an optional basis.

Special Orders We execute over 1000 special orders annually. Although the Golf Shop inventory is expansive it’s impossible to appeal to every taste and size. If you don’t see your size or desired style let us know and we will make every effort to order it for you, (we have access to over 200 companies) utilizing Mill River Pricing, plus applicable shipping. Returns - We charge a 15% restocking fee on all special order returned merchandise.

Golf Equipment Nakoma offers a wide range of equipment and accessories that members can demo on course. The professional staff is well educated with each of our equipment vendors and most importantly familiar with each member’s game so we can custom fit each set.

Trade In's We are continuing our popular trade – in program. The golf shop will quote a price based on the PGA trade-in value guide.

Corporate Sales The fastest growing aspect of our business. Corporate orders give businesses of all sizes access to hundreds of vendors at savings of up to 40% over ASI marketing company’s pricing. We use Mill River pricing on all corporate orders.

6 NAKOMA JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM

Nakoma has a storied junior golf program. We enroll over 100 young people annually. The program runs seamlessly under the direction of Chairperson, Betty Lemon, who has led the program the last 26 years. Along with Mrs. Lemon, the Junior Golf Committee gives assistance and structure to our kids (and their parents). Junior golf meets on Wednesday mornings starting in mid June. In addition, we offer supplemental lessons on Friday mornings.

Instructional Overview Our goal is to make our instruction as simple as possible. We focus on fundamentals, rules, etiquette and most of all HAVING FUN. We do utilize on course and video instruction in our supplemental lessons.

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Age Groups & Divisions

MINI JUNIORS

Mini Juniors are ages 6 and 7. They must be accompanied by an adult whenever they are on the course and can play during Sub Junior hours. Mini’s meet on designated Wednesday afternoons at 4:00pm. We give a brief clinic and help session (20 to 30 min.) and the young golfers are then invited to play.

SUB JUNIORS

3 and 5 holers who are 8 to 10 years old. A child must be 8 years old (during the calendar year) to enter the program. Sub Juniors will have an adult or a caddie walking scorer accompany them during junior golf.

JUNIORS

9 holers who are 11 to 14 years of age (11 during calendar year).

ADVANCED JUNIORS

Juniors who have attained the age of 15 (during calendar year) and who have an 18 hole established handicap.

Wednesday Events The committee pairs juniors after their respective lesson. Juniors participate in a different event each week. are available to supervise and score each group.

8 NAKOMA LADIES PROGRAMS

9 HOLES

Our fastest growing demographic offers a fun, low key venue.

Tuesday Evening Weekly Events | The Golf Shop pairs participants in a less competitive fun atmosphere. Emphasis is on learning the game, camaraderie and fun.

Pre- Season Primer Group Lesson Series | Focus on the fundamentals of the and short game. and on-course learning is a key component to the group dynamic.

Member Guest Night | Bring your friends or clients for a fun filled evening and post round celebration and dinner.

18 HOLES

The 18 hole Ladies organization hosts weekly competitive events that serve as a vehicle to meet and play with a wide range of golfers. The season kicks off in mid May and runs through September. Tee golf shop pairs on a weekly basis.

Directors Cup | Two person team best event, pick your own partner. Teams compete in a season long tournament with a consolation division.

Ladies Invitational | Competitive Member Guest Event.with lunch and awards to follow

Handicap Tournament | Individual match play tournament in class.

August Guest Day | All club event. One guest or three.

August | Championship Tournament gross and net two-day .

Steinhauer Cup | Two teams compete in a format. Players qualify through player of the Standings. 1st Assistant and Head Professional will be non- playing captains of the “Steinhauer Cup”.

9 NAKOMA MEN'S & TOURNAMENTS

The Men’s Tournament program gives participants a way to meet and enjoy a round of golf with fellow members as well as entertain friends and clients. Events include five - one day ABCD mixers, one season long match event, and three Member-Guest events. The highlight of the golf season is the Nakoma Cup, a Ryder Cup formatted team championship for the top 22 players in the Nakoma POY race.

MEN'S OPENING DAY FORMAT: ABCD Four Man, Low Net in Class TIME: 1:00pm Shotgun (includes 11:30am lunch, beer and soda after play)

MEN’S MEMORIAL DAY EVENT FORMAT: ABCD, 2bb of four (four man alternating partners). Low Net in Class TIME: 8:30am Shotgun (includes cont. breakfast prior, lunch, beer and soda after play)

BENDELOW CUP FORMAT: Individual Match Play, 100% of hdcp (played throughout the season) ENTRY: $30 (LIMITED TO THE FIRST 64 PLAYERS WHO ENTER)

SR. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT: Two Day Stroke Play Low Gross and Low Net in Class 100% of hdcp. (LIMITED TO THE FIRST 64 PLAYERS WHO ENTER)

BMW Men's Shoot Out Series Format: One Thursday evening in June and July shoot-out series featuring two-man alternate shot elimination. The top three finishers in each event advance to the BMW finals in August. Finals: Low three net qualifying scores and six shoot-out qualifiers will compete in the BMW Finals. The winning team will advance expense paid to the BMW National Finals at Pinehurst Resort in early October.

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MEN’S GUEST DAY FORMAT: One member, one or three guest. 1 bb of 2 and 2 bb of 4. TIME: 1:00pm Shotgun ENTRY: $175 per player (includes green fees, lunch, dinner and prizes) (LIMITED TO THE FIRST 92 PLAYERS TO ENTER)

MEMBER-MEMBER FORMAT: One Best Ball of Two, 9 Hole Match Play 100% OF HANDICAP. Flighted into flights by the sum of team Handicap. ENTRY: $55 per player, Optional cash buy in: $100 per team

MERCEDES BENZ / MEMBER-MEMBER FORMAT: Two man qualifier, 1 bb of 2. THE LOW TWO MAN TEAM WILL QUALIFY FOR THE MERCEDES INVITATIONAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP All Expense Paid. The second and third place teams qualify for the Am Fam Championship Pro-Am TIME: 8:30am Shotgun ENTRY: $150 ($100 goes to The Steve Stricker AM Fam Charities)

THE MEDALIST CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT: 36 hole Stroke Play. Players may declare championship flight. All other entrants will be divided by handicap into one of five flights to will compete at gross and net Class Medalist of Nakoma. TIME: Saturday and Sunday morning tee times

MEN’S INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENT FORMAT: 2 bb of 4 (pressure ball). Low Net in Class. TIME: 1:00pm shotgun (includes continental breakfast prior, lunch, beer and soda after play)

MEN’S INVITATIONAL FORMAT: One Member One Guest. TIME: 8:30am Shotgun ENTRY FEE: $590 per team

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MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT: Match play to determine the Nakoma Club Champion

NAKOMA CUP FORMAT: Ryder Cup format with the high point earners in the season long player of the year point standings. Teams will determined by blind draw. Allan Mitchell will captain the Green team and Brad Peck will captain the defending champion white team.

MEN’S CLOSER FORMAT: 2 bb of 4 TIME: 1:00pm Shotgun ENTRY: $50 (includes lunch)

NAKOMA COUPLES GOLF

Nakoma Couples Golf is a fun type of golf experience. Couples meet Friday evenings twice per summer. The couples are encouraged to bring guests with complimentary greens fees. The 9 hole formats will vary each week and we conclude with twilight cocktails and awards; light dinner is provided.

12 NAKOMA CADDIE PROGRAM

The Nakoma Caddie Program is a valuable tool in providing young men and women an excellent opportunity to experience one of the great traditions of the game. Given at least one day’s notice, the golf shop staff will be able to match a member up with a caddie upon request.

Caddie Rates

Rookie...... $20 (plus gratuity) Intermediate...... $25 (plus gratuity) Honor...... $30 (plus gratuity)

Group Play Caddie.... $40 (plus gratuity)

Veteran...... $40

Evans...... $40

Scholarships

The Nakoma Caddie Program includes scholarships for our dedicated youth:

Nakoma Foundation Scholarships | Inaugurated: 2017 - Every Nakoma caddie is eligible and qualifies when reaching 25 loops for the season - Over $15,000 awarded in the first two years of the program

Rath Scholarships | Inaugurated: 2004 - Veteran caddies are encouraged to apply for scholarship, citing academic achievements, community involvement and Nakoma experiences - $3,500 in scholarships awarded to 4 caddies in 2017 - Over $50,000 has been awarded over the life of the program

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Members of the Nakoma Hole-In One club receive one free drink when a Hole In One club member records an ace at Nakoma. The Hole In One Club member who records the ace will receive $8 per HIOC member, which will be applied to the bar bill. The balance of the money will go to golf shop credit. All Hole In One Club members are grandfathered each season. To join, contact the Golf Shop or sign up on Fore .

HANDICAP SERVICE

Nakoma utilizes the WSGA handicap system. Nakoma members may sign up in the golf shop or on Fore Tees.

$35 annual fee Includes monthly subscription to the Wisconsin Golfer Magazine. Members may sign up for Men’s, Ladies 18 hole, Ladies 9 hole and Junior Divisions. Nakoma members must have an established handicap to participate in member events. Nakoma members or Golf Shop staff must record all their Nakoma and away scores in the golf shop. Once you have signed up, you are in on an annual basis.

CLUB REPAIR

The professional staff will be happy to assist you with club repair. We offer on site regripping with a full array of options and quick turnaround.

14 BAG ROOM

The Nakoma bag room offers seasonal service for members and their families. Bag room attendants are on duty at all times. Their responsibilities include cleaning and storing clubs. Each bag will have a Nakoma bag tag and corresponding storage number. Members may store their clubs through the winter. Members who use Nakoma Bag storage clubs will be staged with the mode of transportation one hour before their assigned tee time. Annual storage fee is $125 per person.

GUEST POLICY

Guest groups are limited to three guests per foursome and must be accompanied by a member. Only two guest per foursome are allowed Thursday after 12:00pm, and weekends and holidays after 9:30am from May 1 - September 15. On occasion and as play permits a member may schedule two tee times (one member and seven guests). Once per season and as play permits a member may sponsor a “group”. A group consist of a least 8 guest and not more than 16 (including member) Regular guest green fees shall apply to the members foursome and outing guest fee’s shall apply to players not in the members immediate foursome. All group play must be approved by the Golf Professional. Rental Clubs are available (advance notice suggested).

GUEST PASSES

Guest passes are valid until the expiration date. Members must present the guest passes at the time of registration. Members may only use three passes at one time.

15 PACE OF PLAY An ongoing issue in golf is slow play. The culture of Nakoma is one of mutual respect for your fellow members and their guest. The enjoyment of your fellow member should be a priority.

Players teeing off before 8:00am on weekends and holidays are asked to finish their rounds in 3:45. Players teeing off between 8:00am and 9:00am are expected to play in 4 hours or less. Groups who are unable to play in the established times will be notified and given a warning. If a second warning is necessary the Golf Shop is instructed to have the parties tee off after 9:00am. During all other tee times each group is asked to keep pace with the group in front of them. Our goal is to play in 4 hours or less.

COURSE CARE RULES

Repair ball marks with repair tool. Fill in fairway and teeing area's divots with sand or seed provided. Replace divots in rough area. After raking, keep rakes inside of bunkers. Follow the cart traffic signs. Park no closer than 30 feet from tees and greens (outside ropes where provided). During inclimate weather, the Superintendent may suspend the use of golf carts.

DRESS CODE

Golfers are expected to wear appropriate golf attire. Halter tops and tee shirts are not allowed. Shorts must cover at least half of the thighs and have zippers. shorts, cut-offs, and swim attire is not allowed on the golf course. No denim jeans or shorts are allowed. Members are responsible for their guest abiding by the Dress Code.

16 FORETEES

Foretees automated reservation system enables Nakoma members the opportunity to make tees, view the upcoming calendar, and enter events on-line. Fore tees also will also notify members of changes to their group. In addition tee time restrictions and course conditions are posted on the home page.

Go to www.NAKOMA.org & click on Member Log-in Your username is your email address associated with Nakoma Enter your password Once logged in, click on "Golf" on the left to view the drop down menu Click on "Make a Tee Time" to be redirected to ForeTees

NAKOMA PRACTICE RANGE

Open one half hour before the first tee time and closes at dusk. Wednesday and Sunday evenings the range will close at 5:00pm to pick the range clean. Outing Mondays the range will open at 3:00pm. Due to the limitations of the practice area PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION. Practice balls will be available on the tee. Sub Juniors and younger must be accompanied by an adult while on the practice tee.

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