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   October 2009

Val’s Corner

Is the end of the golf season really upon us? Wow. The golf course is now 45 years old.

Another successful year is in the book. We grew in new directions with the welcoming of non-residents to our patron ranks. This was not more evident than in our Braemar Men’s Club, which saw 50 new members – most of whom were non-residents. We saw growth in all of our leagues this year.

Looking ahead, we would like to welcome you to the Braemar Golf Dome for some winter recreation, to see your golf buddies and keep your swing in shape. The dome officially opens Nov. 1. Check out the website www.BraemarGolfDome.com for hours and pricing.

Dan Geske, our Club Champion, who sports a handicap of 1 said, “I do not practice much at all during the summer months, I mostly play. However, in the winter, I practice in the dome and take lessons. I have gone from a 6 down to a 1.” Now that is a great testimonial.

I would like to recognize and thank the staff at Braemar and Fred Richards. They toil unselfishly seven days a week, including holidays, from early morning to after sundown. They do it with a smile and are always ready to serve you. I am proud of the job they do, and I hope you agree.

Thanks for a great year! See you in the pro shop and, of course, at the dome.

Braemar recognized with Community Service Award

The Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute recently recognized Braemar Golf Course with its Community Service Award.

Braemar has been an outstanding partner with the Sister Kenny Golf Program for individuals with physical disabilities for 30 years. Braemar and many of its teaching professionals have helped develop a golf program that is a national model for other organizations meeting the needs of people with disabilities.

Braemar Golf Dome

The Braemar Golf Dome, 7420 Braemar Blvd., is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily from November through mid-April and is closed in the summer. Our dome is the largest and longest-hitting in the Twin Cities area with 46 tee areas on two levels.

Winter is the perfect time to work on your game, so take advantage of our group and private lessons.

For more information, call 952-826-6744 (November through April) or 952-826-6799 (May through October).

Braemar and Fred Richards Maintenance

    Did you Know?
  • Total number of employees during the season: 35 (includes seven full-time and 28 part-time).
  • There are over 31 mowers used–greens mowers, tee mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, push mowers, a grounds master (for around trees), side winders (around greens), and sand pros (to rack traps)—daily to maintain the courses.
  • The first employees arrive between 4 and 5 a.m. (just as the sun is coming up).
  • There are 50 greens that are mowed daily by 8 a.m. A group of three to four people complete the work.
  • There are over 50 cups that are changed daily by 8 a.m. by one to three staff members.

2009 Hole-in-One Spotlight

Regulation Course
Hole
David Lees12
Jack McKernan12
Bob Pechman25
Tom Grady22
Tom Emanuel7
Natalie Nett22
Jeff Hardin12
Vince Settergren12
Colton Kruger25
Scott Weicht22
Gail Mirviss-Berman12
Roger Post17
Josh Arnold20
Jonathan Werner7
 
Executive Course
Hole
Larry Seymour6
Alek Bakke9
Bruce Carstens2
Joe Larson8
Jim Stelten2