2014 Member’s Handbook Golf Shop - (603) 332-9892 Office – (603) 332-0985 Fax - (603) 332-8923 Website: www.rochestercc.com Email: [email protected] Golf Shop Open Daily Peak Season 6:00 AM – Dusk SK’S GREENSIDE GRILLE (603) 332-1395 Check Website for Seasonal Hours DAILY 8:00 AM – Close Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials Pub Style Menu Wine Menu KINDNESS… a little goes a LONG WAY! Is the most important human characteristic Is a universal language Instills a positive feeling and makes the world a better place to live in Is the single most important factor for success in life Is a vital way of making our own lives and the lives of others meaningful Kindness has a powerful impact on one’s life. Have you ever noticed how uplifted YOU ARE when you show kindness to others? The giver and the receiver both are happy. A win win as they say! Then why don’t we practice kindness every minute of every day? I personally think it is because we are so busy going about our day, focusing on what we think we need to accomplish, that we lose sight of the little things that make others happy, not to mention ourselves. Does it really take any extra time to be kind to someone? One little act could make someone’s day. A smile, a hug, a compliment, a word of encouragement, the list is endless. Think about all the times someone has gone out of their way to do something nice for you. You know, those Random Acts of Kindness! How did it make you feel? Imagine what it would be like if everyone was kind to everyone and everything? I read that “kindness is a true source deep within us, and while some people are innately kind, it’s something that everyone can cultivate by choice.” So, this year I am joining The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation and becoming a RAKtivist. “They truly believe that kindness can change the world and exemplify that in their day-to-day lives. They reach out to others and not just talk the talk, but use their limbs to walk the walk.” My goal this year is to create a community for kindness to flourish. Anybody want to join me? Wherever you are and whatever you are doing INSPIRE KINDNESS. Make someone’s day and remember…. “Kindness as an attitude is infectious. When you’re willing to share your kindness, others will be inspired by your example and think about something as kind themselves. So let’s fan the flame by being kind to everyone!” 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Managing Owners/Staff 4 PGA Staff Members & Lesson Info 5 – 8 Membership Perks 9 2013 Champions of Golf 10 General Information 11 – 14 Junior Member Information 15 Local Rules 16 League Information 17 Tournament Policies and Procedures 18 – 19 2014 Tournament Summaries 20 – 36 Member Survey 37 – 38 3 OWNERS & STAFF It is our sincere desire to provide you with a place where you can gather and experience the warmth of friendship, the friendly spirit of competition and a cozy atmosphere in which to relax and dine. Staff: Managing Members John Maiorino Tina Maiorino Members David Powers Jenna Powers Erik Carlson Dawn Welsh-Carlson Director of Golf Chris Mowers, PGA Head Golf Professional Jon Ellis, PGA Assistant Golf Professionals Codi Daudelin Dan Kish Brent Poulin Superintendent John Clark, GCSAA Food & Beverage Operations Steve Field 4 Chris Mowers, PGA Director of Golf Chris is originally from Plymouth, New Hampshire, where he grew up and at the age of 12 began working in the golf industry. He worked in golf course maintenance throughout high school, including the construction of the back 9 holes at Nippo Lake. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management and Business Administration, Chris moved to southern California to attend the Golf Academy of San Diego. Upon graduation in 2002, he began his career at Morgan Run Resort and Club as an Assistant Golf Professional, during which time he completed a three level apprenticeship to earn his “Class A” PGA Membership in 2006. Chris transferred back to the east coast in April 2007 to become the First Assistant Golf Professional at Ipswich Country Club and was promoted to Head Golf Professional the following year. Since becoming Nippo Lake’s Head Professional in 2009, Chris has taken the Member tournaments to the next level and created new events such as the Annual Nippo Lake Cup and the Annual Nippo Lake FourBall. In addition, he introduced the Get Golf Ready Program and has developed a reputation as a highly regarded Golf Instructor. Coming into his sixth season at Nippo Lake and third season at Rochester CC, Chris is eager to continue to grow the game at both facilities through increased playing opportunities and teaching programs. Please let Chris know if there is anything he and/or his staff can do to improve your experience at Rochester Country Club. Jon Ellis, PGA Head Golf Professional Jon grew up in Rochester, NH and graduated from Spaulding High School to then attend New England College in 1990 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He was inducted into the New England College Sports Hall of Fame in 2001 and later the Rochester Sports Hall of Fame in 2003. Jon began his Golf Professional career at Rochester Country Club as the 1st Assistant Golf Professional in 1999 and 2000. He then accepted the Head Golf Professional position at Sanford Country Club in Maine where he spent 11 seasons increasing customer service and helped create the annual Rochester Hockey and Rochester Elks Fundraiser outings. Jon served on both the New England PGA Section and Maine Chapter Board of Directors, and received the Maine Chapter’s Bill Strausbaugh Award for Golf Leadership in 2008. Jon and his wife, Shana, live in Rochester, NH and are parents to a daughter Kate, and two sons, Connor and Ryan. Please let Jon know if there’s anything he or his staff can do to enhance your experience as a Member of Guest at Rochester Country Club. 5 PGA Programs PGA Free Fitting & Trade-Up Program - April 2014 For the past five years, PGA Professionals have been providing free 15-minute club fitting sessions at golf facilities nationwide during the month of April. The PGA Trade-In Network presents ongoing opportunities for golfers to trade in obsolete clubs for credit to modernize and purchase new equipment more economically. Players who are fit by a PGA Professional are able to drive the ball straighter and longer; hit all shots more accurately; have noticeably better distance control; and shave strokes with better short game execution. Bring in your used equipment and based on fair market values from the PGA.com Value Guide, the National Standard for Golf Club Value, you will be issued a credit towards the purchase of new clubs for the 2013 season. PGA Free Lesson Day – Month of May Last May, 3,826 PGA and LPGA Professionals nationwide gave more than 61,500 FREE LESSONS. From all indications, 2013 PGA Free Lesson Month will be even better! Details to follow about when Chris and his teaching staff will be giving FREE 10-minute lessons. Family Golf Month - Month of July All Juniors (17 and under) PLAY FREE with a paying adult (Cart NOT included) Take Your Daughter to the Course Week See page 26 for details Monday, July 7th through Sunday, July 13th Golf Clinic – Thursday, July 10th, 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM at Nippo Lake PGA Patriot Golf Day Friday, August 29th – Monday, September 1st Since the launch of Patriot Golf Day in 2007, more than $9 million dollars has been raised and more than 2,100 scholarships have been awarded to children and spouses of military men and women killed or disabled while serving our Great Nation. This year, Patriot Golf Day will be held over Labor Day Weekend. The goal for participating facilities is to collect a $1 donation from every golfer (in addition to the normal greens fee) in support of the Folds of Honor Foundation. 6 PGA Programs (continued) Chris Mowers, PGA Director of Golf GOLF CAMP AND CLINIC INFORMATION All conducted at Nippo Lake GC JUNIOR CAMP* - $ 200.00 (6 Students/Camp) 1 CAMP – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ADVANCED CAMPS* - $ 220.00 (5 Students/Camp) 1 CAMP - 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM GET GOLF READY* - $ 99.00 (6 Students/Clinic) 2 CLINICS – Thursdays - 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM GET GOLF READY LEVEL 2* - $ 129.00 (5 Adults/Clinic) 2 CLINICS - Tuesdays – 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM * Please see the Nippo Lake website, www.nippolake.com, for camps/clinics dates and times and to download a registration form. PRIVATE LESSON RATES 30 minutes - $50 adults / $40 juniors 30 minute lesson for 2 people - $80 adults / $60 juniors 5 lessons for the price of 4 - $200 adults / $160 juniors 1 hour on-course playing lesson - $99 adults / $79 juniors * See website www.nippolake.com for additional lesson packages *Common courtesy asks that you give a 24 hour notice if you are not going to make your scheduled lesson. Make checks payable to: Chris Mowers Mail to: Nippo Lake GC Attn: Chris Mowers 88 Stagecoach Road Barrington, NH 03825 For more information please email Chris Mowers at [email protected] or call (603) 664-7616. 7 JON ELLIS Head Golf Professional BEGINNER ADULT CLINICS JUNIOR CAMPS PRIVATE LESSONS JUNIOR CAMPS - $ 50.00 per Junior (10 Students/Camp) 1 CAMP – 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM Tuesday, June 24th through Thursday, June 26th GET GOLF READY - $ 99.00 (6 Students/Clinic) 1 CLINIC – Thursdays - 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM May 1st through May 29th LADIES CLINIC - $ 10.00 per Member / $20.00 per Non-member Weekly – Tuesdays - 5:15 PM to Finish June 3rd through July 22nd SHORT GAME CLINIC - $ 60.00 (6 Students/Clinic) 1 CLINIC – Wednesdays - 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM May 14th through May 28th PRIVATE LESSONS 1 – 30 minute private lesson $ 50.00 3 – 30 minute lessons $ 125.00 1 – 90 minute playing lesson $ 90.00 Common courtesy asks that you give a 24 hour notice if you are not going to make your scheduled lesson.