oncourse-spring-2013

On CourseOn CourseSpring / 2013

Dear Friends:We enter the

new season at the Woods Hole Golf Club with considerable excitement and optimism. Much has been done since publishing

the last issue of On Course.On February 25, Michael

Lawrence joined the WHGC as its new General Manager and Chief Operating Officer. The Board is very pleased, and we are confident that he will provide excellent leadership to the Club. I expect that the improvement in operations will be dramatic.

Michael most recently served as

General Manager of Remington Hotels and Resorts in Dallas, Texas. From 2006 to 2011, he was General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. He previously was General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Berkley Hall Club in Bluffton, South Carolina, and before that he was Vice President, Club Operations and Human Resources of Boca Resorts, Inc.

Martha and Michael Lawrence have recently relocated to Falmouth from Fort Worth. I know that each of you join me in welcoming them to WHGC.

Our 2012 membership survey identified a number of opportunities for improvement at the Club, and we

Letter from the President

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Dear Woods Hole Members!First of all, let

me say how glad I am glad to be your first General Manager and Chief Operat-ing Officer. I also speak for my beautiful wife of almost 34 years, Martha, in saying that everyone we’ve met at the Club and in the Falmouth community have warmly and graciously welcomed us to our new home.

In my column in On Course I will communicate the many initiatives we will be implementing to enhance your Member experi-ence. One of our first priorities will be improved restaurant service. Based on feedback from the Board, the Member Survey, and several recent meetings with members and staff, we will be enhancing our food-service operation. Our goal will be to have a well trained staff that produces high quality food and service consistently. Here are a few highlights of what to expect:

From the General Manager

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The Clubhouse and Lounge Full-Service Menu is now available

11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Daily— All Season.

2012‑2013BOARD OF GOVERNORS

David Barry, President

Brian Kenney, Vice President & Secretary

Margaret Ake, Treasurer

Robert Ament

William Bearce

Kerry Geraghty, Building Committee Chair/Capital Projects Chair

Steven Haddad

David Newton

Jonathan O’Herron, Jr., Tennis Committee Chair

Judy Robertson, Membership Committee Chair

John Salvatore Finance Committee Chair/Green Committee Chair

Julia Taylor, House Committee Chair

Paul S. Tierney, Jr. (PJ), Communications Committee Chair

Hedy Whitney

130 Quissett AvenueP.O. Box 663, Falmouth, MA 02541

508‑540‑1899

Dining Reservations Ext 1Clubhouse Ext 2Business Office Ext 3Pro Shop Ext 4Kitchen Ext 6Tennis Reservations Ext 7Dial by name directory Ext 8Glenn Kelly Ext 11Cathy Edison Ext 12Michael Lawrence Ext 14

www.woodsholegolfclub.com

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• We’ll have “Signature” items, such as 10-ounce Par 5 Hamburgers and 6-ounce Par 3 Hamburgers.

• Lobster is returning! I’ve heard several Members fondly recall the famous “Lobster Savannah.” Well, wait no longer.

• Bar and food service will now start at the same time, 11:00 a.m. Now that I’ve got your attention, see the story on page 3, “Enhanced

Food Service Debuts This Season,” for the details. And remember, our menu will evolve with our members’ desires, so please give us your preferences and recipe suggestions.

I want to add a special note of thanks to Chef Jim Litman and our lead Cook, Brett Mayer, for their great ideas and support in this process. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with them.

There’s much more to come, including food and beverage service at the Pro Shop and other golf-experience enhancements, but more on those initiatives as we move forward.

In the meantime, I encourage you to drop by for a cup of coffee and chat about what you’d like to see. I also welcome your email suggestions at [email protected].

Let’s have a great 2013 season. I hope to see you often at Woods Hole Golf Club.

All the best,

Michael Lawrence

Michael G. Jones of Falmouth was appointed to WHGC’s Board of Governors in March. The Board of Governors oversees all operations of the club. Michael, an attorney who is Senior Vice president and Chief Legal Officer at Cape Cod Healthcare, Inc., said he was pleased to be appointed and is looking forward to helping the club in addressing its current challenges and in planning for the future.

Members since 2009, Michael and his wife, Dr. Dale Weldon, are relatively new to the club. While they are kept busy by their two children, Mary Kate, 13, and Connor, 11, Michael and Dale still make time to play golf together, something they’ve done all their married life. “It’s good quality time,” Michael said. Dale is also a member of the 18 Hole Ladies group, and Michael tries to get out on the course a couple of times a week in the season.

“WHGC is a special place,” he said, “not only because of the course and stunning views, but also because there is tremendous camaraderie here. It is a very friendly and welcoming community.”

Michael is ready to get to work. “We live close to the club and are here year round, so I would like to help make a difference in the club’s future.” Then he added with a slight laugh, “Because I plan to play golf until my dying days.”

Mike Jones Appointed to Board of Governors

Manager’s Letter (continue from page 1)

On Thursday, May 30, the 9-Hole Lady Spring Season opens for Informal Play. Members should register at the Pro Shop at 9:00 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. tee-off. The opening day of the Summer Season will be Thursday, June 6, with a Scramble and Luncheon scheduled. Be aware that the arrival time has changed and members should register at the Pro Shop at 8:30 a.m. with a 9:00 a.m. tee-off.

It is always fun to participate in the summer golf match-ups, such as the Member Guest Scramble and Luncheon, the Bring-a-Friend Scramble, and the 9-Hole Women hosting the Senior-Seniors.

Join us! New members to the 9-Hole Division are always welcome. If you’d like to join, contact our President, Brenda Reardon, at [email protected].

Come and be part of the fun and relaxing golf with a great group of 9 Hole Ladies.

9-Hole Lady Season Opens in May

9-Hole Ladies Spring and Summer Schedule

• Thursday May 30: Informal Play. Pro shop registration at 9:00 a.m. Tee-off at 9:30 a.m.

• Thursday, June 6: Scramble/Luncheon. Pro shop registration at 8:30 a.m. Shotgun at 9:00 a.m. Lunch to follow golf.

In response to suggestions from the Member Survey, we are enhancing food service beginning this spring. Here are the details:

Single, Full-Service Menu: Chef Jim is working on a single, full-service menu, with a daily Soup du Jour and one or two daily specials. (Don’t worry about the Clam Chowder…it stays on every day!) Member favorites like filet mignon, rib-eye steaks and BLTs will be available all day. There will be no more open hours where wrapped sandwiches are all that are avail-able. When we’re open, the full menu is available.

We expect the streamlining gained from these changes will make service-to-kitchen coordina-tion less complicated. That, in addition to increased training and supervision, will result in improved service.

Signature Menu Items: We are introducing “Signature” menu

items that we can brag about! Look forward to a 10-ounce, Par 5 Hamburger and 6-ounce, Par 3 Hamburger, made from our own fresh, triple-ground custom beef with custom-made bun. They will be accompanied by skin-on French fries or sweet potato fries served with honey-mustard sauce. The price will be $7.00 for the Par 5 and $6.00 for the Par 3.

Lobster Is Returning!: We are bringing back Maine Lobster as a dinner special, and Chef Jim will be introducing Lobster Savannah as a daily special. Finally, on the Thursdays in June, make sure you stop in for our All-You-Can-Eat- Lobster-Night.

Simplified Hours: We will be simplifying the dining hours to reduce the confusion of members and staff. Bar and food service will now start at the same time, 11:00 a.m.

Enhanced Food Service Debuts This Season

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The Clubhouse and Lounge Full-Service Menu is now available

11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Daily—All Season.

As provided in the Bylaws, the primary responsibility of the Nominating Committee is to nominate five members to the Board of Governors. These nominees must be posted at the Club no later than May 12, 2013, and will be voted upon at the Annual Meeting on June 23. Please contact Rick Kelleher ([email protected]) if you wish to suggest someone for consideration.

Nominating Committee members are:

• Barbara Cook• Kevin Dunn• Suzanne Glynn• Bob Keeling• Richard Kelleher, Chairman

The 2013 Nominating Committee

If you have made any changes to your contact information since the last Blue Book, please let the club know as we are updating the book for the new season.

Update Blue Book Contact Information

April 1 through December 31

Every Day 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m

The full menu is available all day, every day.

Closing times may be extended if

tournaments and other member

needs require.

Clubhouse Hours 2013

are working to make those a reality. The Board of Governors met on February 25 to review options. The Long Range Planning Committee; Sasaki Associates; and Ron Forse of Forse Design Inc., our golf course architect, were present.

Forse presented ideas regarding alternatives for improving the driving range and creating a substantial short game practice area. The plans are being refined, and preliminary estimates of cost have been developed.

Additionally, the Long Range Planning Committee has continued discussions with Sasaki Associates regarding the overall WHGC land plan. This includes the strong interest of our members in improving or rebuilding our clubhouse. Sasaki has presented its views regarding size, siting, access, storage and parking. The Long Range Planning Committee is reviewing architects.

These matters are extremely important to the future of WHGC. No decisions or significant financial commitment will be made unless, and until, there is a full discussion and broad support within the membership. Discussions will be based upon a comprehensive facilities plan and a specific financing plan. Meetings will be scheduled to begin these discussions over coming months as more of our members return to the area.

I look forward to a most enjoyable and productive 2013 season and to seeing each of you at WHGC. On behalf of the Board, thank you for your continued participation and support.

David A. Barry, President

President’s Letter (continue from page 1)

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The fall issue of On Course explained new Senior Membership qualifications using a combination of a member’s years of membership and age as the new “90 Rule” for 2013 Senior Membership transfers.

Nineteen Regular/Associate members have transferred to Senior Membership as a result of this new “90 Rule.” These Senior membership transfers, resignations and other membership classification transfers have allowed the addition of 22 new Associates from August 2012 through February 2013.

New Associate Members elected for 2013 are listed in this issue. Please give them a warm welcome!

The combined prospective new-member pipeline now contains 14 names (11 Candidates and three Applicants). We are optimistic that Candidates will complete applications soon, thus enabling the Board to fill Associate membership vacancies.

We are also delighted with a 100 percent increase in Junior Members during 2012, from five to 10.

The Membership Committee is looking forward to new ideas and ways to promote WHGC so that we may sustain a full, robust, and active membership. We continue to ask you to encourage friends, relatives or business associates to seriously consider The Woods Hole Golf Club as their Cape Cod golf home.

WHGC Membership Changes From Judy Robertson, Membership Committee Chair

• Bryan and April Anderson• Donald and Nancy Colleran• Jeffrey and Shannon Conway• Sarah and Patrick Delehanty• Ken and Jincie Duane• James and Teresa Durocher• Carol Glazer and John Colamarino• Lawrence and Lynne Harding• Scott and Diane Lopez• Bruce and Tesesa MacRae

• Paul and Linda Maregni• Cornelius and Bridget Moses• William and Kathy Parent• James and Katheryn Pellow• Mark and Mary St. Jean• Timothy and Denise Silva• John and Polly Sturm• Christopher and Mary von Alt• Sarah and Leighton Young

New Associate Members Elected for 2013

Over the past few months, we have been saddened by the loss of six Woods Hole Golf Course Members.

William KinchJuly 11, 1932–December 27, 2012

Stephen SimonMay 3, 1937–January 20, 2013

Suzanne McKennaSeptember 8, 1933–January 31, 2013

Eleanor TietjeJanuary 25, 1930–February 3, 2013

D. Bret CarlsonAugust 16, 1918–March 2, 2013

Jonathan O’Herron, Sr.October 28, 1929–April 4, 2013

In Sympathy

The 18 Hole Ladies Member Guest Golf Tournament will take place on Tuesday, July 30. Shotgun at 8:30. Lunch and Awards to follow golf. Save the date for this fun event.

Save the Date

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May 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Wedding

Sundown Swingers3 PM Shotgun Start

Birthday Party100 people Clubhouse 5 pm

27Memorial DayNo Senior Golf

Quissett Shield & Nobska Trophy Pairings 5 PMUnveiled in Clubhouse Light Fare

Cape Cod Senior 4 Ball League 11:30 AM v. Pocasset9 Hole Ladies 9:00 registration

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5 6 7 8 9 10

13 14 17

20 21 24

Sign Up for Quissett Shield and Nobska Trophy May 1-28 Brackets announced May 29 • Senior Seniors Opening Day and Luncheon 9 30 AM

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Mother’s Day

Men’s Mixer1 PM ShotgunSocial after golf

Cape Cod Sr. 4 Ball League Match 11:30 AM v Cummaquid

Falmouth VIPs Charity TournamentNoon Shotgun

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HAC Closest to the Pin Contest #6 All Day

Men’s One Day Member Guest 1 PM Shotgun

WGAM Spring Team Match8:30 AM shotgun(30 players )

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April 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Driving Range Opens weather permitting

Sundown Swinger 3 PM Shotgun

EAGA Cynthia Coffin Tournament8 30 AM Shotgun Reciprocals End

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Sign up for Men’s Four Ball Match Play Championship Deadline for Sign Up May 15th. Brackets announced May 16th

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NEPGA Pro Am10 AM Shotgun

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Earth Day

ATTENTION ALL WHGC MEMBERS:You can now choose email-only delivery

of On Course. You can also read a flip book version on line.

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DID YOU KNOW…• The cost of printing each issue of On Course is

more than $1,000.• The postage expense for mailing each issue of

On Course is more than $750.• T he average American consumes 700 lbs. of paper

per year.• Paper accounts for 25% of landfill waste.• The paper industry is the single largest consumer

of industrial water use.• The paper industry is the third greatest industrial

greenhouse gas emitter.• The U.S. Postal Service uses approximately 130 million

gallons of gasoline each year.

BENEFITS OF EMAIL-ONLY DELIVERY…• Your On Course is delivered to your laptop or smartphone as soon as it is available; no need to wait for “snail mail.”

• Your On Course can be read at work, at home, and even when you are away from home; keeping you informed no matter where you are.

• Your On Course can be electronically delivered to multiple email addresses; everyone in your household will know what’s happening at the WHGC.

• Email-only delivery will save the Club thousands of dollars annually in printing and postage expenses.

• Email-only delivery will help protect our environment.

HERE’S HOW…• Send an email to: [email protected]

stating that you wish to opt out of the hard copy of On Course.

OR• Go to the Preferences page of the WHGC website and

choose “opt out of hard copy.”

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hillside overlooking

Buzzards Bay, is marked

by rolling hills, sweeping

fairways, and dramatic

water views. Its champion‑

ship course is undeniably

one of the finest and most

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