F EATURING
MARCH
A LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER,
A PEEK AT OUR EASTER BRUNCH, AND MORE!
2016
CONTENTS
R A I L S I D E G O L F C LU B
MARCH 2016
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LETTER FROM JIM,
GENERAL MANAGER
Over vie w of things to come!
NOTE FROM SUPERINTENDENT
When will the golf course be open?
And answers to more of your questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS &
CURRENT SPECIALS
Euchre Night
Easter Br unch
MORE GOLF NEWS
Men's & Ladies' League sign-up, Membership
Matters,Wine To-Go, and Venue Bookings.
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Best wishes on another trip around the sun!
Looking Ahead
L E T T E R F R O M T H E G E N E R A L M A N AG E R
D E A R RA I L S I D E F R I E N DS ,
I'm hoping the skies will clear and the sun will shine fairly soon, making way for springtime. It’s good to welcome
members of the Railside community back to the Club after a long winter and to see them excited about another golf
season. I hope I run into each of you soon.
A quick overview of things to come at Railside in the next few weeks and months:
25th Anniversary - I mentioned in the January newsletter that Railside is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
Our entire team is looking forward to celebrating with a special, members-only event. The event – Casino Night!
will take place on Friday, May 13. Please mark your calendars!
Events Calendar - Our 2016 Events Calendar is now online. This calendar details all social events currently
planned for the New Year, including our Euchre Tournament, Easter Brunch, Mother’s Day Brunch, and the
Railside Carnival. Make sure you mark these events on your calendar. All events will require an RSVP.
Holiday Parties - Believe it or not, Donna and team are already booking for 2016 holiday gatherings. A lot of the
folks who celebrated with us in 2015 have reserved their space for 2016. If you or your business is looking to host
a holiday gathering near the end of the year, make sure you connect with Donna to learn more.
Easter Brunch - Easter is on March 27. If you have not made your reservation, please do so by calling Joy at
616.878.1140 or email at [email protected]
Junior Golf - Railside will offer our Junior Golf program again this year. As you begin to make your summer
plans, be sure to keep this in mind. The Golf Shop will distribute information in the near future. Keep an eye
out for it!
Thank you – as always – for your continued support of Railside Golf Club. Eager to see you in the next few
weeks and months as we host some fun social events for you and your friends.
Best,
Jim Bultema
General Manager
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From the Pro
R A IL S ID E F R I E N DS ,
The off season is nearly done! I suppose that happens
when your golf season officially ends in late December
(thank you, weather!).
Our PGA Professional Staff traveled to Orlando, Florida,
for the PGA Merchandise Show in late January. It was
an opportunity for us to see the latest advances in golf
balls, woods, irons, and apparel. The biggest point of
emphasis this year? The putter. The USGA’s recent
update to the Rules of Golf, specifically Rule 14-1b,
bans anchoring the club, but there are a lot of options
for those of you who may be looking to replace your
long or mid-length putter. The most popular option
appears to be a counterbalanced putter which places
more weight near the grip end of the club to balance the
weight in the head. Our Golf Shop will feature many of
these new putter options this spring, so please stop in
and let us help you select the proper putter. If you are
thinking of keeping your current long or mid-length
putter and wish to see different gripping options that
fall within USGA’s permitted gripping section, please let
us assist. Remember, Rule 14-1b is not an equipment
rule. Conforming long and mid-length putters remain
permissible provided they are not anchored.
In other news, the 2016 golf events schedule is now
available on the club’s website. Please make sure to plan
your spring, summer, and fall schedules accordingly. We
are excited to kick things off with our annual Ladies’ and
Men’s League Sign Up event, held on Thursday, March
24 6pm-8pm. This is will be your early opportunity
to sign up for league and to take advantage of our
Titleist Pro V1 golf ball promotion, which offers you a
free dozen golf balls when you purchase three dozen.
A great addition to this year’s sign up night is a
complimentary Rules of Golf Seminar from 7pm-8pm.
Jeanne Myers from the Golf Association of Michigan
will be here to help you brush up on a few common
rules as you prepare for the upcoming tournament
season. So, please plan to stay for this interactive and
informative presentation.
Please contact our team if you have any questions,
need your clubs for a golf getaway, or are looking for
assistance with a tee time in a warmer climate over the
next few months. We are happy to help!
-Matt and the Railside Golf Staff
Meet Emily Rohdy
RAILSIDE'S NEWEST GOLF PRO
Emily Rohdy has loved the game of golf since the first
time she picked up a club from her grandparents at the
age of two. Emily was a three-time MIGCA All-State
Golfer; two-time MHSAA Regional Golf Champion and
Top 10 MHSAA State Finals Medalist; and was named
the State of Michigan winner of the Wendy’s High School
Heisman Award for best student-athlete in 2009. She
joined the Ferris State University Women’s Golf Team
where she earned WCGA/NCGA All-American Scholar
recognition four years in a row. She was All-GLIAC
Second Team in 2011-2013. Emily currently holds a
Professional Golf Management Marketing degree from
Ferris State University and is a Class A member of the
PGA of America. Emily has worked at the Midland
Country Club, Vail Golf Club, and Pilgrim’s Run
Golf Club. Most recently, Emily was at Kent Country
Club as the Assistant Golf Professional where she
was instrumental in growing the juniors and ladies’
golf programs. She has expertise in customer service,
inventory management, marketing, and tournament
operations. Emily’s ultimate goal is to inspire current
and new members to fall in love with the game of golf.
From the Superintendent
Greetings Members,
As we hit the final stretch of winter and look forward to the upcoming golf season a few questions come to mind:
1. When will the golf course be open? It depends on weather and the amount of snow we have on the ground,
particularly on holes 4, 5, 6, and 8. Once those holes are clear of snow and debris, we can open the golf course for
play. (I'm excited, are you?!)
2. Do we have any ice damage? This is obviously on our minds as we venture through winter. However, this winter
has been really good in this area--at this time, we are ice-damage-free! The greens, tees and fairways all look to be
in great shape.
3. Do we have any upcoming projects? The answer is YES. We’ve got a few small projects in store; sodding the
bunkers on holes 6 and 16, cutting down select (dead) trees, grinding old stumps on the property, new landscape
behind hole 2 and adding more natural areas in the out-of-play areas. We’re hoping these updates will add to the
already beautiful landscape. That's it for now! I hope everyone is as excited for the golf season as I am...I look forward to seeing you on the course.
All the best,
Jeff Smith, Golf Course Superintendent
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EVENTS
Check Out Our Upcoming Events
Railside is hosting several special events for members and guests over the coming
months. Consider joining us for the below opportunities. For questions or to make a
reservation, please call 616.878.1140.
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Friday, March 18
Wednesdays
E UC H R E TOUR NAM ENT
Members welcome. Do you know when to
hold 'em? Know when to fold 'em? Join us
for an evening of cards, friends, community
and fellowship.
LO C AL T HIRST
Join us for $3 Michigan brews and
$4 burgers every Wednesday from
4PM to close.
Sunday, March 27
Fridays
EASTER BR UN C H
Hop over to Railside and enjoy Easter
Brunch with us this spring.
P RIME RIB S P E C IAL
King or Queen cuts served with a
house salad, green beans, au jus,
and a baked potato.
LOCAL THIRST
Every Wednesday
Join us for brews and burgers
every Wednesday night.
Dining is open to the public!
616.878.1140
2500 76th St SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
$4 BURGERS
$3 MICHIGAN BREWS
5-9PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 18
6:00-8:00PM Buffet, 8:00PM Tournament
$20 PER PERSON | MEMBERS ONLY
EASTER
BRUNCH
SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2016
ADULTS: $24.99 PER PERSON
CHILDREN 5-11: $12.99
CHILDREN UNDER 5: COMPLIMENTARY
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More Golf News
Railside regularly hosts several unique golf events for members over the course of the year.
Consider joining us for the below opportunity:
MEN'S AND WOMEN'S LEAGUE
Sign up night, 6-8pm on March 24, 2016.
Membership Matters
Don't forget about our Membership Matters program. Email Matt the
names of a few folks who you believe would make excellent additions to our
community, and we'll thank you with a $10 gift certificate (per person) to
our restaurant.
DINING
SPECIALS
RAILSIDE’S WINE-TO-GO CLUB IS FREE TO JOIN!
EMAIL REX TO LEARN MORE AND ORDER WINE
AT SIGNIFICANTLY DISCOUNTED RATES
Holiday Parties
Call now to book your 2016 Christmas parties before spots fill up. Donna is happy
help: (616) 878-1140.
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Birthdays
CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER TRIP AROUND THE SUN, FRIENDS.
PRAYING BLESSINGS ON YOU IN THE UPCOMING YEAR AND ALWAYS.
Dianne A Neu
Amy Vander Zwart
Harriet Koetje Jennifer Howse
David De Kock
Brian Karsten
Lila Bush
Dana Vanderlaan
Diane Karsten
Nora De Mots
Raul Montiague Ben Gillis
Bridget Bontomasi
Michelle Postma Lisa Marcusse
Henry Bouma
Daniel Parker
Henry Atsma
Justin Escher
Jane Brush
Holly Van Vuren
Eric Van Namen Michelle Elzinga
Diane de Vries
Paula Elenbaas
I F Y O U R B I RT H D AY I S I N M A R C H A N D Y O U D O N OT S E E Y O U R N A M E L I S T E D ,
P L E A S E E M A I L J OY S O W E C A N A D D Y O U TO O U R L I S T.
RAILSIDE GOLF CLUB | 2500 76TH ST SW | BYRON CENTER, MI | 49315 | (616) 878-0202 | WWW.RAILSIDEGOLF.COM
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