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Friday July 4, 2003

Open Event - Links at Dardenne O'Fallon, MO

Cost: $60.00 per player
Event: 18 holes with cart
Lunch included
Tee Times: Starting at 10:00 AM
Phone Number: 636-978-7173
Event Manager: Penny Grace
Yardage: 4875 yards
Slope/Rating: 102 / 66.5
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This event is open to members and their guests.

The design is very open and links in style. Everything on this course is straightforward. The greens, as well as the fairways, are very large. The course was designed with the 10-handicapper in mind. It is a very enjoyable course. Water is present, however, it does not come into play. The signature hole is #18, a par 5, which features rolling fairways with a beautiful view of the clubhouse.

Directions:  From O'Fallon, MO take I-64 to Hwy K, turn right, proceed 3.5 miles to Hwy N, turn left, proceed to Brassel Dr, turn left and look for the Village of Dardenne sign.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE June 27th
Registration forms can be found in your member binder. If you have joined recently and do not have your member binder yet, eMail to inquire about getting a registration form for this event. (Please put Links at Dardenne in your subject line.)


Saturday July 12, 2003

Charity Event - Pheasant Run O'Fallon, MO

"CHRISTMAS IN JULY"

Cost: $38.50 per player
Event: 18 holes with cart
Supper buffet and prizes
Tee Times: Starting at 4:00 PM
Phone Number: 636-379-0099
Event Manager: Rita Zeitz
Yardage: 2206 yards
Slope/Rating: Not Rated
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This Lydia's House charity event is open to members and their guests. This scramble is back by popular demand! Besides the fun golf, this event includes a silent auction and a supper buffet. It promises to be a very "merry" event.

This is a short course with all par 3's and 4's. 

Directions:  Take I-64 to Hwy K, turn right, proceed 3 miles to Waterford Crossing and then turn left on Tri-Sports Drive. Or from I-70, turn left on Hwy K, proceed 4 miles to Waterford Crossing and then turn left on Tri-Sports Drive.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE July 2nd
Registration forms can be found in your member binder. If you have joined recently and do not have your member binder yet, eMail to inquire about getting a registration form for this event. (Please put Pheasant Run in your subject line.)


Sunday July 13, 2003

Birch Creek Union, MO

Cost: $35.00 per player
Event: 18 holes with cart
Tee Times: Starting at  9:00 AM
Phone Number: 636-584-7200
Event Manager: Lynn Politte
Yardage: 5245 yards
Slope/Rating: Not Available
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Southwest of St. Louis, Birch Creek Golf Club is a par 72, 18-hole championship track that opened in  June 2001. The terrain is varied on this traditional parkland course. While a few of the holes are open and have a “linksy” feel, the rolling fairways are generally tree-lined. The moderate speed greens average 6,500 square feet, and are not severely sloped or undulated.

Directions:  Take I-44 to Union/Jefferson City (exit 247). Go right on Hwy. 50. Take first left onto North outer Rd. Course is 1.5 miles on right.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE July 2nd
Registration forms can be found in your member binder. If you have joined recently and do not have your member binder yet, eMail to inquire about getting a registration form for this event. (Please put Birch Creek in your subject line.)


Tuesday July 15, 2003

Weekday Getaway - Far Oaks Caseyville, IL

Cost: $65.00 per player
Event: 3 course lunch at 11:30 AM
18 holes with cart;
Range balls included
Tee Times: Starting at 12:45 PM
Phone Number: 618-628-2900
Event Manager: Bev Price
Yardage: 4897 yards
Slope/Rating: 114 / 71.8
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This event is open to members and their guests.

This course was built on the scenic terrain of Southern Illinois. The front nine has a Scottish links-style feel with open fairways and fast greens. The back nine offers a mountainous feel while traversing past trees and rivers. Although this course does not have a signature hole, every hole offers a unique feel.

Directions:  From St. Louis, take I-64 East. Take Hwy 159 (Exit 12) and go north/left for 3/4 mile. Turn right on Milborn School Rd, travel 1/4 miles to Old Collinsville Rd, where you turn left to the course located on the left-hand side of the road.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE July 7th
Registration forms can be found in your member binder. If you have joined recently and do not have your member binder yet, eMail to inquire about getting a registration form for this event. (Please put Far Oaks in your subject line.)


Sunday July 19, 2003

Golf Club of Wentzville Wentzville, MO

Cost: $42.00 per player
Event: 18 holes with cart
Tee Times: Starting at 9:30 AM
Phone Number: 636-332-0500
Event Manager: Bonnie Parker
Yardage: 4929 yards
Slope/Rating: 102 / 67.3
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This is a mentoring event for "green" golfers but is open to all members as well.

This short course has small greens and a friendly atmosphere. There is an emphasis on precise shots. There are two lakes that come into play on three holes.

Directions:  From I-70 going W, get off at the 208 mile marker exit (Pierce Blvd) and turn left (South) on to W Pierce Blvd, then turn right (West) onto the S Service road, turn Left (South) on Hepperman to entrance.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE July 11th
Registration forms can be found in your member binder. If you have joined recently and do not have your member binder yet, eMail to inquire about getting a registration form for this event. (Please put Wentzville in your subject line.)


Sunday July 20, 2003

The Orchards Belleville, IL

Cost: $42.00 per player
Event: 18 holes with cart
Tee Times: Starting at 9:00 AM
Phone Number: 618-233-8921
Event Manager: Kat Ruth
Yardage: 5001 yards
Slope/Rating: 120 / 70.1
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This great course is well maintained. The fairways are tree lined and generous, and the greens are medium speed. Lakes come into play on a few holes.

Directions:  Take I-64 East to South I-255. Go East on Hwy 15 for 12 miles. Turn left on Greenmount Rd (by Eckarts) and after approximately 1/4 mile, the Golf Course Dr entrance will be on the right.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE July 11th
Registration forms can be found in your member binder. If you have joined recently and do not have your member binder yet, eMail to inquire about getting a registration form for this event. (Please put Orchards in your subject line.)


Saturday July 26, 2003

Emerald Greens St. Louis, MO

Cost: $35.00 per player
Event: 18 holes with cart
Tee Times: Starting at 11:30 AM
Phone Number: 314-355-2777
Event Manager: DeDe Loesch
Yardage: 4986 yards
Slope/Rating: 123 / 68.1
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This scenic course offers enough variety to challenge all skill levels of golfer. The front nine plays through a wooded area that is hilly, and the back nine resembles a links-style design where shot placement is critical. The greens are firm and undulating. Water hazards (lakes) come into play on six holes. The signature hole is #18, a par 5, featuring water hazards coming into play on both the tee and approach shots.

Directions:  Take I-270 North, get off at the Riverview exit and go N on Riverview for 2 miles, turn left on Larimore Rd and head straight to the course entrance.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE July 18th
Registration forms can be found in your member binder. If you have joined recently and do not have your member binder yet, eMail to inquire about getting a registration form for this event. (Please put Emerald Greens in your subject line.)


Sunday July 27, 2003

Paradise Valley Fenton, MO

Cost: $38.00 per player
Event: 18 holes with cart
Tee Times: Starting at 9:00 AM
Phone Number: 636-225-5157
Event Manager: Tricia Barton
Yardage: 4767 yards
Slope/Rating: 109 / 66.4
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This course is located inside a valley. The front nine is short, well bunkered, and flat. The back nine is hilly, well bunkered, and lengthy. There are ponds that come into play on four holes. The signature hole is #12, a par 3, which plays from an elevated tee downhill through woods.

Directions:  Take I-44 going W, when you come to Hwy 141 turn S, once you reach Meramac Station Rd turn W, head over to Hillsboro Rd and turn S, drive 1.5 miles to the course, look for the entrance on the right side of the street.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE July 18th
Registration forms can be found in your member binder. If you have joined recently and do not have your member binder yet, eMail to inquire about getting a registration form for this event. (Please put Paradise Valley in your subject line.)


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