Hooper Happenings

February 8, 2010

Letter from the president of the Board of Directors, Fred Hughes

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Jay and Pam Clace, LP Putter's and the staff of the Hooper Golf Club, Welcome to the 2010 golf season.

As we enter the 2010 golf season, I am sure many of you are unsure about the future, and it would be easy for me say, come back to the Hoop, where time stands still. Although the course has changed very little, our club is going through a number of changes and we have to as well if we are to survive in and beyond the new decade.

In an effort to increase membership, this year we are offering a $50.00 (membership) rebate for those members who sponsor a new adult member, and a $50.00 rebate to the new member.

Please pay your dues in full according to your membership level at the new 2010 rate. Include the name of your new member on your membership form: your new member should also list your name on their application.

Rebate checks will be issued once both memberships have been processed.

We will continue to offer a full tournament schedule for the 2010 season and hope to offer a few new wrinkles to keep interest up. The hooper member/guest tournament will continue to be an important part of our golf season, and we are committed to improving this event. Please block out the last weekend in June and support your tournament.

As in years past, the Hooper continues its support of the McDonough Scholarship Foundation for area students. Please take a moment to read the enclosed page about this worthy program and the students who have benefited from it. The Hooper Golf Club has always been one of the McDonough's strongest supporters: let's do our best to remain so.

Please visit our website at www.hoopergolfclub.com where you will find event schedules, tournament results, links to golf related items and printable membership applications

Pitchers and catchers report to spring training soon and we golfers will be trying to reclaim that elusive touch. Whatever it takes to find it, don't put it off. See you on the 1st tee soon.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

The golf season is in full swing, the LP Putter's Fare @ Hooper Golf Club is about to open and the course is in prime shape for the upcoming season. There have already been three or four tournaments, one mixed scramble and the weekly leagues are up and running. Men's twilight league on Thursday night has had multiple skins winners, results can be checked on the calendar page. The Ladies twilight league on Wednesday evening needs more support from our female membership, so grab your clubs and head up to the Hoop for a fun evening of golf and a dinner on the porch.

The Men's member guest tournament is the last weekend of June. This year there will be even more excitement, a few new twists, plain and simple, a great weekend of golf. We are having a 2 tiered fee schedule, one with dinner on Saturday night @ LP Putters Fare, and one without the dinner (golf only). Either way, teams will compete as usual, the skins game goes on, long drive and chipping contest and a putting contest. There will be hole in one prizes, closest to the pin prizes on the par 3's. If you wish to compete but don't have a guest to ask then check with Jay or Pam at the pro shop. They will have a list of people available to play as your guest. Mark this weekend as a must do event, it is the best tournament of the season.

Saturday, July 10, 2010, what's important about this date? The Ladies member/guest tournament at Hooper Golf Club, that's what. It is a great day of golf and food for the ladies. Ladies, make sure to save that date on your busy schedule and have a fun relaxing day on the golf course with the guest of your choice.