Westfield Public Golf and Dining Newsletter
Phone: Lounge (507) 452-8700 Pro-Shop (507) 452-6901
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Mission Statement: Provide quality golf, dining and social experiences.
DECEMBER 2016
Upc oming Events Every Sunday Breakfast Buffet
December
1 Grill Night
2 Goodson Holiday Party Check out our Sunday Breakfast Buffets 3 Legacies Holiday Party available from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. 4 Breakfast Buffet Enjoy one of Todd’s famous omelets along 6 Card Club with a great breakfast spread of bacon, sausage, 7 Twilight League Holiday Party breakfast potato, french toast or pancakes 8 Women in Business/Grill Night biscuits and gravy, fresh fruit and beverage. 9 Fish Fry 10 Thern Holiday Party 5PM 11 Breakfast Buffet 11 Winona Hims Holiday Party 5PM
13 Card Club Holiday Party
15 Grill Night
16 Fish Fry
18 Breakfast Buffet 18 Tom & Jerry Party 1PM – 3PM
20 CLOSED FOR SEASON TOM & JERRY PARTY 22 CLOSED Sunday, December 18th
23 CLOSED 1PM until 3PM 24 CLOSED
25 CLOSED
27 CLOSED
29 CLOSED
30 CLOSED
December 2016 Events
FISH FRY Friday’s, December 9th, 16th We will have three seating’s: 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM The dinner will consist of your choice of either batter fried or broiled cod, baked potato or french fries, served salad or cup of soup, and roll and Todd’s homemade dessert. Tickets are $10.00 per person plus tax. Two of choice’s other than fish will be offered: Grilled Chicken Breast $ 11.00 or Broiled or BF Shrimp $ 15.50 plus tax.
GRILL NIGHT Thursday’s, December 1st , 8th, 15th Something for everyone. We will be serving from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Chef Todd will grill your food for you. Six items to choose from: Hamburgers, Chicken Breast, New York Strip Steak, Shrimp, Walleye and Todd’s Featured Dinner of the evening. Todd’s Featured Dinners are stated below for each week with the price. Tax will be added to the price. All dinners will be served to you with soup or salad, potato, vegetable, your entrée and dessert. On the lighter side, you can now order off the Burger Night menu on Thursday nights also.
Todd’s Featured Dinner for Grill Night on: December 1st BBQ Ribs, Baked Potato, Vegetable, Soup Or Salad and Dessert $ 12.00 December 8th Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Soup or Salad and Dessert $ 10.00 December 15th Beef Tips, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Soup or Salad and Dessert $ 10.00
Please call for reservations by Wednesday for Todd’s Featured Dinner.
BREAKFAST BUFFET Sunday’s, December 4th, 11th & 18th Serving from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM
This buffet will consist of: Sausage, bacon, breakfast potato, french toast or pancakes, biscuits and gravy, fresh fruit, toast, beverage and eggs to order prepared by Chef Todd. The price is $9.00 plus tax for adults and $6.00 plus tax for children Ages 6 to 12.
TOM & JERRY PARTY Sunday, December 18th
The Westfield Board of Directors and its management staff would like to thank each and every Season Pass Holder and Public Golfers for your participation in this past year’s golf and social activities promoted by the club. To express our appreciation, we would like to invite all of the lounge and grill customers and golfers to our free Tom & Jerry Party on Sunday, December 18th from 1PM until 3PM.
The Westfield Board of Directors would like to sincerely thank all of those who donated prizes for the Turkey Raffle held on November 12th.
Golf Professional’s Notes for December Newsletter.
Well, it’s already December. That is hard to believe! Lights are up on houses, Christmas Trees and decorations are everywhere! There is still no snow on the ground and the temps have been in the 40’s and 50’s. I realize that there was still some good golf weather (for some) during the remainder of November, after our closing date of November 6th. Just to add some clarity on the subject, the board of directors set the closing date during the October Board meeting. This date was picked and was not adjusted. The main reason for this was to reduce costs, because we were not bringing in enough revenue with the play we had, and to make sure we were able to get the course buttoned-up for the winter without getting caught by a significant weather event. I realize that this was an unpopular closing for most of the golfers who play deep into the end of the season. Just know that even though we have not had a true freeze of the ground with multiple days in the 20’s for temps, the turfgrass (especially the greens) is no longer growing with any significance. The ground remains soft, because the sun is not strong enough to burn off the surface water in the soil, and every single footprint and golf car tire track (with creatures of habit driving over the same areas each day) damages the turfgrass, because it is not strong enough, or growing enough, to recover. This is also why we are not allowing play on the golf course until we open next spring. If you have any concerns about any of this, I ask you to direct your questions, comments, and concerns to Jeff Normandt, or head Grounds Superintendent.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended, participated, and donated items to the 2016 Westfield “Turkey Raffle”, for the benefit of the Westfield Junior Golf Program! We had a VERY successful night!! We generated roughly $2,700 that night with raffle ticket sales, drawing sales, and individual and corporate donations!! The money we raise goes to help the junior golf program at Westfield GC, and goes to help junior golfers who are in a bit of need, as well as to help purchase training aids, equipment, and to help offset revenues lost by our program taking over the driving range and golf course for those mornings we have the juniors. Junior golf IS the future of the game, as well as Westfield Golf Course! The kids involved are very happy to be involved, quite appreciative, and well behaved. We have had roughly 50 kids in our junior golf program, and by exposing them to golf, we hopefully can get some kids active, outside into the fresh air and away from the video games, and into a healthy activity, where they can socialize, learn golf etiquette, and the life skills which golf can teach! We are always looking for ways to improve the program, as well as helpers and volunteers for the program, either as chaperones on the golf course, or to help me with instruction. At the end of my newsletter notes, I’ll list the donators and donations we received this year for our event. Again…. A BIG THANK YOU to ALL who helped, donated, participated, and attended!!
December also brings to mind Holiday times and Holiday shopping!!! IF you are looking for that special gift for that golfer on your list, please don’t forget your local Westfield Golf Shop!! There is still some time to get a special order completed (but that window is closing), or stop by to pick out something from our remaining inventory. The sale prices when we were closing for the season were 20% OFF pretty much golf shop wide. I will be around the golf shop for a couple of weeks before Christmas to run a sale. (I will be around as long as there is business, but that being said, you may ALWAYS call me on my cell (507-450-7037), or send me an email at , and schedule a time for us to meet so you can do some shopping! I can work around YOUR schedule!! Sales of items in the shop will be 20% OFF remaining in-stock golf balls, 25% OFF in-stock golf clubs and headwear, 30% OFF remaining clubs, 30% OFF remaining in-stock golf bags, and 40% OFF in-stock apparel!! I will have a sign posted on the glass door of the golf shop stating all of this again!
Rates for Season Passes will be available very soon! I will have them posted on our Westfield GC website (www.westfieldgolfclub.com) as well as on the golf shop glass sliding door, as well as towards the bar lounge. The board is currently working on the budget for 2017, and most of the prices/rates for 2017 are ready, but a couple more still need to be buttoned-up! Again, the same as with purchasing merchandise items from the golf shop; I can also be contacted if you are looking for purchasing any Season Passes for 2017!!
Regarding the Rumors.... There are many changes on the horizon! Some of what you have heard is true, some is not. There are many rumors flying around about this, as well. There will be some clarity very soon! Just know that all of us at Westfield GC are doing all we can to make sure that the golf course remains a viable asset to the community!! Priority one is the future of the golf course and keeping the golf course active, in excellent shape, and viable!!
The following supplied donations to the 2016 Westfield GC Turkey Raffle to benefit the Junior Golf Program-
Westfield GC Junior Golf "Turkey Raffle" DonationsNovember 12, 2016
NORM ALLEN - River City Heating and Air Conditioning
HANK LETTNER - Member Donation
MERCHANTS BANK - 2 Umbrellas, 3 Caps, 2 Towels
MCC -
Ladies "Dri Duck for her" Jacket (Large)
Grey Cotton "Port Authority" Shirt Men's XL
Bob Nix - Wood Carving
Jean Nix - Painting
Millie Sabo - Doillies (2)
Jerry Van Hoof - (4) Assorted Slv. Golfballs
Bruce and Kathy Koehler - $100 Cash (Given as 4 $25 envl.)
Jim and Liz Wright-
Bath Basket
Wine Basket
Wine Basket
Bottle of Wine
Bottle of Wine
Bottle of Wine
4-Pak Root Beer
4-Pak Root Beer
4-Pak Kahlua Mudslide
4-Pak Kahlua White Russian
(4) $10 Oaks Wine Bar Certificates
Jordan Spieth Pencil Sketch
Jordan Speith, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day Pencil Sketch
Steve and Jane Napieralski
(4) $25 Gift Carts to Midtown Foods
Barb Bambenek-
Artificial Single Red Rose - Flowers on Broadway
Bath Basket - Heart's Desire
Gift Box - J.R. Watkins Products
Ornamental Glass Lantern - Julie Pendelton (La Boutique)
(1) Full Color Calendar Gift Certificate - Insty Prints
(2) Dees Auto Care - Oil and Lube Cert. (or $25 off repair)
Al Smith-
MN Twins Baseball Bobblehead Doll
(2) MN Twins Baseball Pennants
MN Twins Baseball "Twins Country" Sign
MN Twins "Tony Oliva" Photo
MN Twins Baseball Cap
MN Twins "Byron Buxton" Photo
(2) Pair Twins Tickets (Plus copies for Al)
MN Twins Twins Publication Magazine
Swenney - Highway 61 Liquor
(10) Can Cozies
(4) $5.00 Gift Certificates to HWY 61 Liquor
Fastenal - (Tuna Banicki) - Bag of Goodies
Fastenal Jacket
(2) Fastenal Coolers
(3) Fastenal Caps
(5) Fastenal Winter Fleece Caps
KIMO'S – (Kim & Darcy O’Laughlin)
(27) Can Cozies
(8) $10 HyVee Gift Cards
(2) $10 Sammy's Pizza Gift Certificates
Kyle & Corey O'Laughlin- (O'Laughlin Trucking and Excavating)
(2) $10 Pappa Murphy's Gift Cards
(2) $10 Sammy's Pizza Gift Certificates
(1) HyVee Gift Card
(5) $10 Kwik Trip Gift Cards
Kenny Peshon - Sleeve Pinnacle Golf Balls
North Distributing - Patio Umbrella
Coca-Cola Bottling of Winona - (2) Cases of Coke
Teakworks 4 You - Corner Shelf Unit
Jim Akre-
Wall Sconces
Devant - Cooling Towel
Mouse Pad
Letter Opener
Cutting Board
Infinity Chiropractic - (2) 1 Hour Sauna Sessions
Dahl Automotive Group-
(2) Toypta Coffee Mugs
Keychain
(3) Gift Certificates for Oil Changes
T-Shirt
Sherwin Williams Crew- Elizabeth, Chris, Caitlin
Paint/Decor Basket
Mike & Dana Christensen
Weather Co. Vest
Bridgestone Golf Cap
Winona State University Football - (4) WSU Caps
Qualty Printing
(3) T-Shirts
(2) Fitted Caps
Travel Mug
Tim & Peggy Dalton - Orlimar Wedge
Mike & Jenny Lehnertz
(3) Bags Original Cheese Curds
(3) Bags Ranch Style Cheese Curds
RTP Company- $125.00 Donation Check
Judy Morrison
(2) Christmas Wreaths
BOB WERE - New Balance Shoes Sales Rep
Free Pair of Shoes to winner - Certificate Redeemable in Golf Shop
Except Style #'s: NBG574LX or NBG3001.
RUDY RIGILADO - Cleveland/Srixon Sales Rep
2 Dozen Srixon Golf Balls
Greg Lessman - Greg Lessman Sales
(2) Winn Grips Caps
Jake Piiri - Titeist Sales Rep (Inside)
(6) DOZEN Titleist ProV1 Golf Balls (Imprinted for Jr Raffle)
Those individuals above, as well as those individuals who surrendered their golf shop credit after the October 31st deadline, which allowed me to purchase some items in the golf shop for items to be placed into the auction are greatly appreciated!!!
We THANK YOU very, very much!!
One final note…. IF you are looking to have any club repair (re-gripping, re-shafting, etc.) done on your clubs before next year, or before heading south for the winter, or before that winter getaway trip, please get in touch with me! The turnaround time is one day, if not less, as long as I have the grips in-stock. If I do not have the grips in stock, I can usually get just about anything within a day or two, or I can also put on any grips that you supply yourself.
I would like to thank the Members/Season Pass Holders for another great season! Westfield is a great place! I would also like to again thank my Golf Shop Staff (Judy, Cornell, Tom, Sam, and Alexa) for a job well done this season!! As always, I would also like to thank Jeff Normandt, our Golf Course Superintendent, and his staff, for another job well done with the course being in fabulous shape again this year!!
We look forward to seeing you in 2017, if not before!! Have a great Christmas, New Year, and Holiday Season!!
Your PGA Golf Professional,
Brian J Paulson, PGA