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Hello everyone,
I know we saw it coming, but the past two months went quickly and now, the golf course and practice facility have closed for the 2022 golf season here at Kwiniaska. What a stupendous year it was from the start of the season with the Opening Member Scramble, our Men's and Ladies' Leagues, Match Play Cups for singles and partners, Member Clinics, State Days, Junior Match Play, Club Championship, Mrs. Nappi's Ladies Open, Member Guest and others, over 25 events and clinics throughout the season.
When Mr. and Mrs. Nappi purchased Kwiniaska they made it clear to the management team that they did not want the course tied up with outside events. They wanted members to be able to utilize the course when they want to. This supports their saying, "we are here for the membership. They are what is special about this place." This is why we rarely host an event that is not ran by Kwiniaska.
Many chores take place once the season has ended for the golfers. We understand that many feel if it is nice, why can't the course be open for us? Grounds crew needs their time on the course to accomplish the tasks needed to close it down properly. If all their work is done in 30 degrees and hail, it becomes more difficult and more time consuming, often resulting in us not getting everything accomplished. The sweeper that Mr. Nappi purchased back in the spring has already been a big help! What used to take half a day to accomplish with 3-4 people now takes an hour with two people. Amazing!
Not only is there the never-ending leaf / twig pick up (how many trees are on the golf course?) but there is the removal of all golf course items: rakes, tee markers, cart blocks, water stands, ball washers, etc. In addition, there is top dressing of greens and aerification of the tees, spraying to prevent snow mold and other fungicides, blowing out the irrigation system, cart path work, and the removal of OB and hazard stakes. Then just before the snow flies, the large green blankets are laid out over the greens and secured down to insulate and protect for whatever the upcoming winter has in store. Once these tasks are all complete, along with a couple others, the winter season work beings.
Projects we will be working on over the winter:
- New dumping site for course material
- Paving of cart path from #1 tee to the turn off for #2 green (prep work began Friday)
- Curb and parking lot modifications (began Friday)
- Paving of cart path from #10 tee to turn off for the barn (prep work began Friday)
- Tree trimming
- Refurbishing of benches
- Refinishing pub chairs
And that is just some of the work we hope to accomplish!
With all that said, here is some exciting news...the golf course will open back up
Friday, November 4th and Saturday November 5th for MEMBERS ONLY. The online booking system will open Tuesday, November 1st, at 5am for any member wishing to play Friday or Saturday.
- The course will open at 9am both days and be walking only.
- No motorized carts will be available for rent.
- Many items removed, tee blocks, stakes, pins etc.
- Grounds Crew has right of way. They will not stop what they are doing.
- Hot dogs and beverages will be available.
- No guests, just members.
This is one of our ways of saying thank you to the membership for your support and another great season!
As I have mentioned in previous newsletters, continuous improvement is a standard that we strive for: improvement in offerings, course conditions, customer service, food, everything. The management team, along with the owner, Mr. Nappi, are always evaluating things we do as a course: What were the successes? What were the failures? How does it get better from here? I would love to here from you, our core golfers. Please email me with an evaluations from this year. How did we do? What would you like to see more of? Less of? Inquiring minds want to know!
As for membership payments, I will send out an invoice after the 1st of the year as a reminder of your balance due. Remaining payments on membership for 2023 are due no later than April 1st, 2023. You are welcome to send checks in anytime throughout the winter.
Please remit to:
Kwiniaska Golf Club
PO Box 1329
Shelburne, VT 05482
Once I process your check, I will send you a receipt in your email.
Remember, if you pay by check or cash, the 6% sales tax will be included in the price. If you pay with a credit card, 6% sales tax will be added onto the price.
If you have not already taken care of your account balances for this season, final invoices will be created on the 1st of November. If you do not have automatic payments set up, please remit full payment of the invoice by November 15th. You can do this by:
- Logging into your online member account and pay with a credit card,
- Mailing a check to the address listed above,
- Email me to set up a time to stop by or call with a credit card number
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