Rancho Sierra Golf Course
September 2010 Newsletter

• News from the Clubhouse, including the 2010 Glowball Tournament
• Men's Club News
• Signup for the Halloween Tournament

Hi Everyone,

Well, we are nearly through Sept, here in the Antelope Valley time flies by so fast or so it seems must be cause everyone is so busy either working or golfing.

Speaking of golf, Saturday night, Sept 18 we held our glow ball tournament. We had 8 foursomes and a few spectators. The night started off with everyone buying raffle and 50/50 tickets then going out and playing 9 holes in the daylight.

After they finished 9 holes, we all gathered in the clubhouse for a great dinner catered by Nico's Mexican restaurant, which by the way was excellent. While eating John, Tracy and Adam did the raffling off of all the great donations from around the AV. Steer N Stein, Kwik Oil change, Desert Aire golf course, AV Country Club, Texas Cattle Company, Olive Garden, The Eagles, Charlie Browns, Whole Wheatery and that's just to name a few [Thank you very much to all our sponsors. 100% of proceeds from the raffle goes to Ronald McDonald house Charities].

We also awarded the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams along with longest drive and closest to the pin on holes 4 and 6. First place winners consisted of Eleanor Hogains, Cheo Ramsey and Chad Elam. 2nd place winners Tracy Yates, John Yates, Joey Chewning and Herman Rodriguez. 3rd place winners Kevin Sheets, Ryan Sheets, Jeff Wright and Travis Villa. Congratulations to all those who won!

With the sun gone and an almost full moon in the sky the golfers took to the course for their final 9 holes. The weather couldn't have been better if we had placed an order . It was cool with a slight breeze. Everyone had a great time. Thank you to all who participated.

I want to give a special thanks to our staff at the course for the help with the tournament we would never be able to pull it off with just a few people. It takes a whole tea. Thank you Tracy, Adam, Cody, and to John Yates.

October is around the corner and if your or anyone you know is interested in playing in our annual Halloween tournament, please sign up at the starters desk. Lets see if you are brave enough to put on a costume! We don't get many in constume. I guess it's not for the faint of heart.

Also, you can create your own tournament, for charity, to raise money for your own cause, or just for fun. If you're interested, speak with one of us in the pro shop and we can get it started. It is easy to do and a fun thing to organize and put on.

Odd Fact: Did you know electric golf carts were first introduced into the world in the late 1950's and now more then 90 percent of players in the U.S.A. ride in carts. Still, they say golf is good exercise.

Don't forget that Rancho Sierra is on twitter. Almost daily we have a secret word and if you mention that word in the clubhouse you receive something free. It's easy. All you have to do is check out www.twitter.com/ranchosierragc. 

Take care. We hope to see you out at Rancho Sierra soon.

Men's Club News

Hi Golfers,

Lot's of stuff going on this fall. Please see below.

President’s Cup Winners

Congratulations to Ray Fontaine, the 2010 President’s Cup winner! Ray defeated a field of 23 golfers in match-play format to win the title. Second place went to Bud Bryant. Semi-finalists were Bobby Cornelison and Gonzalo Barriga.

2011 Membership

The Rancho Sierra Mens Club will be taking new membership applications and renewals for 2011. Join now and get the rest of 2010 included! Membership fee is $45 for ALL members whether a new member or a current member renewing their membership. New members need to complete a membership registration form and current members need to complete a renewal form. Place your completed form and your $45 registration fee in an envelope and deposit them in the box above the computer.

For all current members: In October, the Mens club will be introducing an incentive to recruit your friends, family, and co-workers to join the Mens Club. How about a $5 rebate for each new member you bring! Details will be given Sunday, October 2 during the Mens Club event.

Tee Time Changes

Now that fall has arrived, both the Sunday and the Midweek men’s groups have changed their tee times. Beginning October 2nd, all men’s club events will tee off at 8 a.m. These times will remain in effect until Spring and Daylight Savings times begin.

Fall Classic Tournament

Nomination and Election of Officers

Have a Great September and October

Don't forget to sign up for the Halloween tournament. Finally, I encourage you to sign up for @ranchosierragc at www.twitter.com and receive Rancho Sierra tweets, including up-to-the-minute specials. Or you can just view the Rancho Sierra twitters at http://twitter.com/ranchosierragc.

Have a great last day of September and October.