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PORTLAND GOLF CLUB
NOVEMBER 2016
SAVE THE DATE
See upcoming
Holiday events inside!
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Thanksgiving dinner
orders due 11/15 see form inside!
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Join us for the Pro Shop
Holiday Open House Fri.,
Dec. 2nd from 10am - 5pm.
HELP DECORATE OUR CLUB
We need your help to make
the Club the most festive in
town! See back for schedule!
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Giving Thanks
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photo by Sandy Tweedt
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
VIEW FROM THE FIRST TEE
A Trailer, a Crane & a Barge...Oh My!
Let the Holiday Shopping Begin
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
BY ELOISE CARSON
Giving Thanks
The ninth month in the old Roman calendar, November retained its name
I have to brag just a bit - PGC women rule! Our Inter Club Team won gross
(Latin novem meaning “nine”) after January and February were added. On
this year after a 5-year drought. Each year PGC fields our best women golf-
the first Sunday of November daylight saving time ends, which makes early
ers to compete against the other seven private area clubs in our Inter Club
tee times dark and chilly, and late afternoon tee times a glow ball affair.
Team Competition. Each club hosts play once yearly. We play a four-ball
November is notable as it is Election Day and no matter which candidates
match against every team and accumulate points throughout the season.
you prefer, I bet we all can agree that we’ll be happy when this election
This competition has been held since 1963. This year’s team members are
season is over!
Emily Harnden (Captain), Kelly Douglas (Director), Laurie Wagner, Eloise
This is the time of year that our capital expense and operating budgets are
established. As with our financial statements, these budgets are based on
Carson, Gretchen Johnson, Wanda Osgood, Dona Melrose, Kat Magner,
Sandy Little, Kristen Press, Susie Crist and Mary Harrington.
the calendar year. A draft of the budget was presented to the Board at its
My favorite holiday is just around the corner. Thanksgiving has been cele-
October meeting. The final draft will be approved by the Board at our
brated as a federal holiday since 1863, when, during the American Civil War,
November 16th meeting.
President Lincoln proclaimed a national day of “Thanksgiving and Praise”,
The golf course continues to be a primary focus for us. The Junor Lake
dredging project is finally getting underway after the contractor was delayed.
Jason and his golf maintenance crew carry on with subtle improvements to
the course. Trees have been removed on #3 and behind #17. The crew is now
to be celebrated on the last Thursday in November. We have much to give
thanks for and to praise at PGC – a terrific golf course, a beautiful clubhouse
and a staff that tends to all of our wants. We are truly privileged to belong to
such a first class club.
mowing the transition areas on several holes to smooth the slope and extend
Here’s to a Thanksgiving Holiday filled with family, friends and, of course,
collars. We’ve had drainage issues on several greens due to soil build up over
good food.
the years. The recent rains confirmed these problems, and the greens crew is
working on changing the contour of the 8th green shoulders to correct these
issues. Completing Greenshield on holes #13, 14, 15 and 18 is high on the
priority list for 2017 CapEx expenses. With the dredging of Junor Lake this
year and the completion of Greenshield next year, the major projects for the
golf course will be completed.
The Board and committees are looking at other future needs. It has been
many years since the Pro Shop has had a remodel. Improving access and
display space would greatly enhance the Pro Shop. The entry circle needs
an upgrade visually and to better accommodate vehicular traffic. The upper
patio by the pool is an opportunity for a more usable and accessible outdoor
space. All of these projects require more study and input from members,
which will be on next year’s agenda.
While Greenshield and planning for future improvements to the Pro Shop
and landscape are visible and exciting projects, we are looking toward the
future to plan for less glamorous needs including security cameras and
IT improvements, which are behind the scenes necessities for a smoothly
running operation.
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INTER CLUB TEAM
Dona Melrose, Wanda Osgood, Kelly Douglas,
Emily Harnden, Laurie Wagner, Susie Crist, Kristin Press and Eloise Carson
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
BY ROGER AGGSON,
GENERAL MANAGER/COO
A Trailer, a Crane and
a Barge…Oh My!
The Junor Lake dredging project is underway. The goal of this project is to remove
sediment from the lake to maintain our water rights. The last time this was necessary was
in the 80’s. To appreciate the humor and nail biting excitement of this project it helps if
you’ve seen the movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles with John Candy and Steve Martin.
That’s what came to mind for me as we were coordinating the arrival of the equipment—
and experiencing repeated delays getting the barge here and most importantly, getting it
into the lake. Oh my! Thankfully at no time did I, or anyone else for that matter, have to
yell out “You’re going the wrong way!” The photos of them putting the barge in the lake
helps illustrate the complexity of their task. It was a bit unnerving to watch. Thankfully
everything is now in place and is going better than expected. This is a complex process
and the dredging will continue through the end of the month. We will provide updates
throughout this process.
In addition to dredging the lake, Jason’s crew is working on drainage projects on a few
greens to move water off the greens to help them stay firm through the winter. This work
started on #8 green and will continue on holes #3 & 4. Future FORE’s will show work
on the other green complexes. Over the next few weeks we will also begin a variety of
winter projects. Many of these projects are “back of the house” projects and not seen by
members, such as cleaning and organizing F&B and bag room storage areas. One project
that you are sure to notice are the improvements to the indoor hitting studio. These
exciting improvements are being evaluated by the Green & Golf Committee. Once the
plans are finalized, the work will begin to make this a valuable venue to work on your
swing with our golf staff during the off season --before and after photos will be taken to
showcase this exciting project.
Thank you for your continued support in making PGC one of the best clubs in the
northwest. I look forward to seeing you around the Club!
FROM THE COURSE
BY JASON DORN,
COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Course News
The rain started October 1st and looks like that
pattern will continue throughout the low season.
The precipitation level was double the average during
the month of October, with a record already set
accumulating between 6.5” at PGC and between 6”
and 7” in the Portland metro area.
The turf is still growing having yet to slow down
with temperatures still around 60 degrees on average.
This makes mowing challenging along with bunker
maintenance. The leaves are falling rapidly, adding
to the challenge.
Still our amazing crew continues to rise to these
challenges keeping the course playable while making
a few course improvements. The front right bunker on
hole #9 was modified along the back side of hole #8 to
provide easier access for the golfer and maintenance
equipment. This is an ongoing project with plans to
construct easier access to more bunkers throughout
the winter when the weather allows. Another winter
project is the repairing of collar dams. Collar dams
are the accumulation of top dressing sand at the front
of the green, impeding water from running off the
surface readily during periods of heavy rain. The collar
dam on the 8th green has been repaired along with
modifications to the front right and left bunkers.
Other collar dams needing repair this winter include
the 3rd, 4th and 6th greens.
It is early, but the course has become saturated after
record rainfall in October. Please adhere to any cart
path restrictions when asked. When entering onto the
turf from the path use as high as ground as possible
and avoid low areas where water tends to collect.
Please continue to repair ball marks, rake bunkers and
replace sand divots. Thank you!
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SPECIAL ORDERS
The holidays are upon us!
Remember, the Golf Shop has the
ability to place special orders for the
golfer in your family!
2016 Fall Classic Results
Net:
1st – George Kalomiris / John Bushnell – 62
2nd – Andy Dehaan / Brian Dehaan – 63
T3rd – James Marr / Pete Aleskus – 64
T3rd – Wes Mallard / Jason Downey – 64
T3rd – Dave McClung / Bill Crist – 64
VIEW FROM THE 1ST TEE
T3rd – John Coleman / Vic Petroff– 64
BY TIM HVAL,
HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
T3rd – Nelson Lam / Vic Petroff – 64
Let the Holiday
Shopping Begin!!!
Net Skins:
Wednesday, November 16th at 5pm we will set up a mobile golf shop in the Lower Lounge during
Gross:
#3 – Bob Stutte with a net 2
#14 – Nelson Lam with a net 2
#15 – John Coleman with a net 2
Family Value Night. We will also have several golf companies present this evening taking
special orders for products that will be guaranteed to be
1st – Jordan Sweet / Jon Carmichael – 65
delivered by the holidays. This event is open to all Port-
2nd – Adam Harrington / Trevor Harding – 67
land Golf Club members. Friday, December 2nd will
Gross Skins:
kick-off the shopping season in the Golf Shop with
#1 – Jim Jeddeloh with a 3
discounts and complimentary gift wrapping.
#2 – Adam Harrington with a 3
MATCH PLAY
David Mihm and Evan Swanson won the recent Match
Play by defeating Bob Allen and John Bennett in the
Match Play Winners
David Mihm and Evan Swanson
final match. With the golf course playing difficult in cold,
windy and wet conditions -- David and Evan took advantage of their length in the final match. And, when Evan blasted two shots onto the
15th green, he had an easy two putt birdie (net eagle) and this sealed the deal!
GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR THE GOLFER WHO ALREADY
HAS EVERYTHING
• Rangefinders and GPS watches from Bushnell and Leupold
• Ryder Cup History Book featuring Ben Hogan and Portland Golf Club on the cover
• Custom golf bags with PGC or personalized logo
• Club Glove travel gear
• Personalized golf balls from Titleist
• Titleist new 917 Driver and 3-Wood
• Footjoy golf boots
• Gyde Heated clothing
• Nike, Footjoy, Galvin Green and Zero Restriction outerwear
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#3 – Adam Harrington with a 3
#4 – Russ Dyer with a Hole in One
#14 – Nelson Lam with a 3
#18 – Jordan Sweet with a 3
Fall Golf Course Photos
by Sandy Tweedt
World Speedgolf
Championship
Congratulations to
Gretchen Johnson by Tim Hval
Congratulations to Gretchen Johnson who recently won
the World Championship for Speedgolf held in Chicago,
IL. at The Glen Club. Gretchen shot an even par, 72, in 57
minutes. This is truly an amazing accomplishment and
one that I can attest to. While living in Chicago for 10
years I played the Glen
Club in several Illinois
Open Championship’s
and it is truly a wonderful golf course and
one that I would find
difficult to run around
S AV E T H E D AT E
Holiday Events
The holiday season is just around the corner and we have so many
great events in store for you! Registration is available 30 days prior to the
scheduled event date. You may register online or by calling front desk
personnel for assistance.
Bar menu is available until 3pm Tuesday - Sunday throughout December.
PRO SHOP HOLIDAY TRUNK SHOW
Wednesday, November 16th from 5pm – 8pm
WOMEN’S HOLIDAY SHOPPING NIGHT
Tuesday, November 29th @ 5pm
PRO SHOP HOLIDAY SALE Friday, December 2nd from 10am – 5pm
Complimentary wine ,hors d’oeuvres and gift wrapping!
in under an hour as well.
Gretchen has had an
amazing stretch of
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS BRUNCH & DINNER
Sunday, December 4th @ 10am (Brunch) / 4pm (Dinner)
golf - earlier this fall
she qualified for the
U.S.G.A. Mid-Amateur and missed the cut for match play
ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, December 6th @ 6pm by only one stroke.
The picture above is Gretchen after she completed her
round and you can see her time and score on the card.
Nice going Gretchen, way to make PGC proud!
More season treats from Mrs. Tweedt
PRESIDENTS’ BALL Friday, December 9th from 7pm – 11pm
9-HOLE COUPLES’ HOLIDAY DINNER
Wednesday, December 7th @ 6:30pm
Entertainment, light hors d’oeuvres and no-host cocktails. Seated dinner at 7:15pm
SANTA’S SEAFOOD BUFFET
Sunday, December 11th from 5pm – 8pm
WOMEN’S HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
Tuesday, December 13th at 11am
Member ONLY event.
DINNER W/ LIVE MUSIC BY JONNY MARTIN TRIO
Friday, December 16th from 6pm – 9pm
Reservations available through OpenTable
DINNER W/ LIVE MUSIC BY REBECCA KILGORE
Wednesday, December 21st from 5:30pm – 8:30pm Reservations available through OpenTable
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Around the Clubhouse
The Entertainment Committee did a fantastic job providing the Club with fun and well organized events
throughout the year, including the recent season ending party, Oktoberfest, organized by Ian and Julie
Reekie and Chris and Andrea Shepard! Oktoberfest was on point with fabulous guests, German style beer,
wine and great entertainment. This is definitely an event I would be sure not to miss next year!
AROUND THE CLUBHOUSE
BY JAMES WARREN,
FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER
With the busy holiday season in front of us, we urge you to make reservations whenever possible. If you
do decide to walk-in, we cannot guarantee that we will have a table available for you. This is especially
true on Wednesday evenings. Please do your best to make a reservation so that we can successfully deliver
the experience that you deserve!
For those of you ordering your Thanksgiving dinner through the Club, it is extremely important you
submit your order no later than Tuesday, November 15th.
We hope everyone is enjoying the fall season and we look forward to seeing you around the club.
November
Entertainment
Bo Ayars
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
PGConversations
by Paul Linnman
Member Jerry Cundari delighted a full house during the kickoff of our new
speaker series, PGConversations, sharing the experiences at the highest levels of
amateur golf which allowed him to rub shoulders (and trade birdies!) with the
game’s biggest names. (Jack Nicklaus introduced Jerry to Bobby Jones when they
were but junior golfers!) Jerry ultimately chose family life in Portland over the
pro tour — he actually tried to dissuade former PGA Champion Dave Stockton
from going pro when they were college players — and PGC members who enjoyed Jerry’s presentation are glad he chose to stay close to home!
Our next PGConversation is expected to be equally as compelling. The passing of
Arnold Palmer impacted everyone who loves the game of golf, especially members who know how much Mr. Palmer loved Portland Golf Club. November 30th
will be “Arnold Palmer” tribute night at PGC, with guest speakers David Jacobsen,
who served as Mr. Palmer’s longtime “host” whenever he visited Oregon, and Ron
Read of Monterey, CA, the USGA’s highest ranking executive on the West Coast,
who had a 40-year relationship with Arnold Palmer.
And, because virtually everyone who made contact with “The King” has a story
to tell, we’ll also save time on the program for PGC members to share their own
“best Arnold Palmer” stories.
Don’t miss what’s sure to be a memorable PGConversation, Wednesday, November
30th, at 6:30 PM. Registration is available online or by calling front desk personnel.
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On November 11, join us for dinner as
legendary arranger/conductor/pianist Bo Ayars
accompanies the stunning vocals of Barbara Ayars.
Bo has worked with some of the most memorable
musicians of our time--including
Barbra Streisand and the king himself, Elvis
Presley--so he knows a spectacular voice
when he hears one. And Barbara Ayars is no
exception: this duo promises a musical
performance of the highest caliber you
won’t want to miss.
Terry Robb
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
As our lovely fall days turn into shorter and
darker winter days, sometimes we Oregonians
can get the blues. Who better to help us forget
the rain than Terry Robb, who is such a
talented musician he actually has an award
named after him? On November 16, grab
your raincoat for your dash from the car to
the clubhouse and take in some music therapy, as
Terry Robb has discovered the best
remedy for beating the blues: playing them. Fall Fashion Show
FORE THE LADIES
ARTICLE BY PATTY CRISPE
Ok----pilgrim, hold it right there, and when I say WHOA,
I mean WHOAH!! It’s November, we have a lot going on at
the Club, and you need to pay attention.
The highlight of the month is our Women’s Evening Member and Guests Holiday Event. It is a HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA on Tuesday evening, November
29, at 5pm. Our imaginative chairman, DANA CRESS,
has booked vendors such as Enchante Chocolates, Shop
Therapy, Sophisticated Beads, and Peter Rabbit Designs
Stationary that will satisfy the most discriminating shopper.
And the crème de la crème, a buffet dinner prepared by
Chef Eloy. Sounds like a great way to jump-start the holiday season!
Just announced, GRETCHEN JOHNSON came in No. 1
in the World Speed Golf competition held at a course just
outside Chicago. She played 19 holes in 57 minutes and
shot an even par 72. If you are out enjoying a relaxing day
of golf and hear a “beep beep”, step aside, it’s our own “road
runner” playing through.
Yianna Doherty (left) and Maggie Kriesien
Andrea Shepard
Hillary Gerrish
April Gilster
Marni Goodman and Kirsti Parker
Jill Nasser
Kerry Cress, Holli Barton
and Dana Cress
Leslie Birkland, Tina Blank
and Carol Day
The gals on TEAM this year finished off their last match in
style. Having the lead for most of the year, they did not let
down, and brought home the 1st PLACE TROPHY.
The final overall results for the POKÉMON Fall Tournament: low gross, EMILY HARNDEN and KELLY DOUGLAS, and low net, ELOISE CARSON and LAURIE WAGNER. The first round was a best ball - the second round a
shamble, and the weather cooperated. The last few years we
have scheduled a “rain day” and haven’t needed it; it is sort
of like putting an umbrella in your golf bag when the skies
look iffy to keep the rain gods away.
Alyssa O’Rourke, guest and
Kelly Cress
Angela Patrick (right), Susan
Monfries (4th from left) and guests
Dotti Cowart (left) and McCrae
Sandy Tweedt (second from left)
and Veronica Predovic (right)
and their guests
Over 150 women enjoyed the Fall Fashion Show as evidenced by the photos on the right. Our PGC models outdid
themselves, maybe helped just a bit by the champagne
served earlier in the locker room? Anyway, it was a great
time.
DOTTI COWART is asking for help with our Christmas
decorating. You don’t have to be creative, just be able to
take directions from her able assistants JOANNE STRAHAN and BOBBIE KENNEDY.
Susan Monfries
Sarah Anderson
Patty Crispe and guest, Dotti Cowart
and Julie McCrae
Rosemary Goodman
(right) & guest
Patrick/Monfries Table
Holli Barton
Happy Thanksgiving! It is my wish that your turkey is on
the table, not sitting at the table. See you next month.
Who says being on the Board isn’t fun?
Cindy McMahon (second from
the right) and guests
(Back) Kristin Press, Laurie Wagner, Dana Cress,
Jill Nasser, Karen Betschart, Patti Weber and Dona Melrose
(Front) Lacy Erickson, Patty Crispe, Hailey Speck, Emily Harnden
Fashion Show Group Photo
Karen Betschart
Kim Grimberg
Sandy Tweedt
Portland Golf Club
Julie Cook
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Portland, OR 97225
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
DIRECTORS OF PORTLAND GOLF CLUB
Eloise Carson, President
Craig Payne, Vice President
Jim Atkinson, Secretary
Jim Walker, Treasurer
Tom Sand • George Kalomiris
Dennis Fritz • Tom Zupan • Luis Machuca
Roger Aggson, General Manager/COO
Jason Dorn, Golf Course Superintendent
Tim Hval, Head Golf Professional
James Warren, Food and Beverage Manager
Jim Harkins, Editor
Mary Kelly, Proofreader
Publication of Portland Golf Club
Design by Carpe Viam Group
FOOD MINIMUM SCHEDULE
Members last name starting A-G
January 31 • April 30 • July 31 • October 31
Members last name starting H-O
February 28 • May 31 • August 31 • November 30
Members last name starting P-Z
March 31 • June 30 • September 30 • December 31
Membership Happenings
Help Decorate Our Club
for the Holidays
New member postings list the member applicant’s
name first, followed by the spouse.
CLIFF BROWN
Regular to Social
N. DEAN SMITH
Regular to Social
MIKE LANSING
Intermediate to Social
MICHEAL AND TRACI LIU
New Intermediate Member (wait list)
It’s time to start thinking about getting the Club ready to sparkle for the holidays. Come join other Club ladies getting things ready and decorating your
club. It’s a great time to socialize with other ladies---no talent required, just a
willingness to help. We have a fun time and get fed too! There will be two work
parties upstairs and two days of decorating. You can sign up on the sheets in
the upstairs locker room or call the front desk (503) 297-2651. We need your
help to make the Club the most festive in town again!
Departed Members:
HELEN ROSS
THOMAS HAUN
Clubhouse Holiday Hours
December 24 – Clubhouse closes @ 3pm
December 25 – Clubhouse Closed
December 26 – Clubhouse Closed
December 31 – Clubhouse closes @ 3pm
January 1 – Clubhouse Closed
Mon.
Mon.
Sun.
Mon. November 7
November 14
November 20
November 21
The schedule:
9:00 a.m. - noon
9:00 a.m. - noon
Noon – 3:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. to finish
Work party upstairs
Work party upstairs
Decorate Ballroom
Decorate
Thanks for helping!
Dotti Cowart, Bobbie Kennedy, and Joanne Strahan
Holiday Decorating Committee
*Please mark your calendar for Monday, January 2, 2017
for Holiday Décor break down