CRGC Crow River Review

CRGC

Crow River Review

915 Colorado St NW, Hutchinson, MN • 320-587-3070

SPRING 2021

Dear CRGC Members,

Spring is here! (Well, almost.) We are getting very excited for our 2021 golf season to kick off, and we hope you are too! We have been working hard in the off season to make improvements that we hope will elevate the member and golfer experience at the Club. You have made your voices heard through conversations with me, the employee partners, and the Board. We want you to know that we listened and will be making the following adjustments this year:

● The launch of Tavern 38. We have renamed and rebranded Birdies Restaurant, and we are beginning a new day at the club, making it an amenity you can be proud of and use more frequently.

● We are committed to more consistent food and beverage hours and service. To help with this, we have hired Colin Kerlake as our Food and Beverage Manager. Colin will oversee these functions and is excited to regain your trust in these operations

● We want you to be informed about happenings at the club. That’s why we have hired Lisa Kirchoff to help manage our communications and marketing. She will ensure that the messages get out on the appropriate forums (text, Facebook, email, website, etc.).

● While we are still in the middle of the pandemic, we understand things may need to adjust slightly, but we are committed to ensuring you have the best experience while staying safe. We will keep you informed of any updates to our safety plan or experience.

● The Operating Board and management are putting together a 1-3-5-year plan to make sure that Crow River Golf Club continues to prosper and be a vital player in Hutchinson for all to enjoy.

Again, thank you for being a part of our member community and helping us to enhance the experience. We remain committed to continuing to improve this for you. Please reach out to me with any comments or questions!

See you down the middle,

Tom

UPCOMING EVENTS:

MARCH 11 . . . BAR & RESTAURANT OPEN

11am - 2pm & 4pm - 8pm

APRIL 4 . . . . . Easter Brunch

APRIL 15 . . . . TAVERN '38 Opening

APRIL 27 . . . . Stockholders Annual Meeting

Inaugural Member

Early Renewal Party

We always look for a reason to have a party, so we figured out how to have one. We had such a tremendous turnout of early renewals, and we need to give everyone their gift for signing up early, so instead of shipping all of the gifts, we decided to throw a party and have you come and pick up your gift at the same time.

If you are one of those early renewals, you will receive an email from Tom to come out and enjoy some of the new appetizers on the menu, along with drink specials. And, yes, pick up your gift!

Time to Renew your

2021 Memberships?

We'll be opening the course before you know it, and now's the time to purchase your CRGC membership. Buy your membership now and you'll be all set to go when the course opens for the season!

Contact: Tom Parsons

(320) 587-3070 ext. 3

[email protected]

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The Making of TAVERN '38

As we launch the new name of TAVERN '38 for the restaurant, I want you to know how it came about and why. We feel the restaurant is a very important amenity for our members, and it just wasn’t being used as much or as often as we thought and hoped it should--and not because of COVID. The past few years, we have struggled mightily to produce a consistent product and get the members and your guests to come out and be proud of what you have as a member of CRGC.

As for the name, it needed to be welcoming, friendly, and not golf related. It needed its own identity. I’m a firm believer in a club’s history, so the number 38 is a tribute to the year our club was founded. It will remind members and people who visit us that the club has been an integral part of this community for many years and will continue to do so for years to come.

We are making a commitment to TAVERN '38. The hours of operation have expanded in the kitchen by 40%, and our labor hours increased significantly as well to better serve you and your guests. The expansive menu will provide something for all palates and items that you just can’t get anywhere else in our great town.

TAVERN '38 is for you, the club member; there will be no advertising in the newspaper or local radio. We know we need to win your trust first and foremost. I look forward to seeing you soon in TAVERN '38 and thank you for supporting your club.

Tavern '38 Sneak Preview

BAR HOURS: April 15 - May 31

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sun | 11am - 8pm

Thurs | 11am - 10pm

Saturday | 8am - 8pm

KITCHEN HOURS: April 15 - May 31

Tues, Thurs, Fri | Lunch (11 - 2)

Tues, Thurs, Fri | Dinner (4 - 8)

Saturday | Lunch (11 - 2)

Coach's Corner

by Tom Parsons

Okay, the season is upon us, and we need to get off the couch and get moving. Each year we get older, the less range of motion we produce, and the shorter we hit the ball. To counter the aging clock, I want you to understand the importance of stretching prior to play and what the difference is between dynamic stretches and static stretches.

Dynamic stretches are movements that gradually prep your body for performing the more explosive movements in golf, such as the first tee shot of the day. Static stretches (like when I see people get out of their car and bend down to touch their toes for 15 seconds) are more for a cool-down stretch to help prevent injury.

I’m going to recommend one stretching drill to prep your body to swing that golf club on the first tee.

Hip flexor and quadricep muscles are on the front part of the body, and glutes and hamstrings are on the back of the body. This drill gets all these body parts going. Take your driver in your right hand and place the grip on the floor to the right of your body. Using the driver as support, raise your right leg off the floor and swing it forward and back. This pendulum swing is dynamic stretching. Do two sets of ten on each leg, and your back and your body will thank you.

The COURSE REPORT

from Superintendent Kevin

Welcome to the 2021 golf season! The course will soon be open. Here are some of my thoughts on how we decide to open to ensure a great season of play.

First obviously, the snow has to be gone. Second, the ground has to thaw out. That will allow the moisture to soak in and dry out the course. Getting on the greens too early makes them rough, compacted, and thin. Also, allowing carts out too early creates wear and tear on areas close to the greens and tees. Although the damage might not be immediately seen, it causes issues later on, when the grass is under the most stress. This practice is very important to avoid these problems. Lastly, we were able to finish the projects that I mentioned last fall. A mild November and December allowed me to finish the tiling and remove the dead trees. Also, Steve Walling did a lot of tree trimming. I would like to thank him for all that he accomplished.

I can’t wait to see you out enjoying our beautiful course.

Kevin

Jr. Golf Camp - 3 Sessions

Let our instructors help your junior learn and enjoy the game of golf for a lifetime. Our junior programs are created to help young golfers have fun while learning the fundamentals and understanding the etiquette and rules of the game. All levels from beginner to aspiring collegiate player welcome.

The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight. Ben Hogan