KMGA SPRING NEWSLETTER—MARCH 11, 2005

 

On behalf of the entire golf staff, the maintenance department, and the Board of Governors we would like to welcome everyone to the 2005 golf season.  Though the weather hasn’t cooperated as of yet, we are just a few weeks away from returning to our favorite pastime. 

 

The golf shop at Milham Park is now open Monday-Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and we invite you to stop by and say hello.  You can purchase your 2005 membership, preview a lot of the new merchandise, and rekindle some of your golfing relationships.

 

Please take a few moments to peruse our opening newsletter.  If you have any questions give us a call.  Let us all start thinking spring and before we know it we will be back on the links.

 

                                                                                                 -Jim Roschek-

  

 

INCLUDED IN THIS NEWSLETTER:

RUMORS, RUMORS, RUMORS

TEE TIME POLICY CHANGE

LEAGUES RETURN TO MILHAM PARK

RANGE CARDS OBSOLETE

MILHAM PARK PRO SHOP SALES

MILHAM PARK PRO SHOP NEW ARRIVALS

2005 PRICING & INFORMATION

  

 

 

RUMORS, RUMORS, RUMORS

Did you hear the rumor that Eastern Hills was sold?  We did!!  We wanted to take a minute and let you know just what is going on. 

 

The City of Kalamazoo is evaluating many scenarios that will assist them in providing the maximum amount of services to the community.  We all know that all cities have experienced revenue reduction and reduced funding from State government.  In lieu of drastic cuts across the board, the City Administration is looking at a variety of avenues to raise revenues.  One of these avenues is the sale of properties the City owns.  Some properties the City owns are protected by statute and can’t be sold.  Others could be made available for sale and Eastern Hills happens to be one of them.

 

There have been some preliminary inquiries about Eastern Hills from both public and private interests.  Is it possible that Eastern Hills could be sold?  Absolutely!  Is any sale imminent or on the table?  Absolutely not!  The 2005 season is safe and by the end of this season the evaluation process that the Administration is going through will be able to offer us its findings.  Our City Manager, Pat DiGiovanni, has recently authorized the purchase of new equipment at Eastern.  That, in itself, should signal the status quo for now. 

 

What can you do to help?  Play lots of golf and bring friends when you play.  A vibrant, successful golf operation will go a long ways in the determination of sale or no sale.

 

 

 

TEE TIME POLICY CHANGE

At the February Board of Governors meeting of the Kalamazoo Municipal Golf Association the governing board made some changes to our existing tee time policies.  We have written the whole policy below but wanted to go through the two major changes for you.  First, tee times will now be taken the Monday prior to the weekend.  Secondly, we used to take tee times from noon until 7:00 pm weekdays during the summer at Milham Park.  Now all weekday play will be first come, first serve.   

 

The KMGA reserves tee times for its members and guests on all weekends and Holidays from April 1 through October 31 each year.  Reservations for the weekend and any Holiday within the week will be taken on Mondays at 10:00 a.m.  Weekend and Holiday times begin at 7:00 a.m. and continue until 5:00 p.m.  Phone calls only will be taken for the first hour of reservations.  There is a limit of two tee times per day per individual or phone call.

The Director of Golf and his professional staff have discretionary authority to book tee times outside the time limits to accommodate special needs of guests and members.

The reservation line at Milham Park is 344-7211 and at Eastern Hills is 385-8175.  No tee times are taken at Red Arrow as all play is on a first come, first serve basis.

All players in the group should be listed with the starter.  The KMGA reserves the right to assign players to a group in an effort to fill foursomes.  Everyone on the golf course must have a green fee or member ticket or the approval of the Golf Director or his staff.  We reserve the right to prohibit any non-playing walker or rider from being on the course.  Previously arranged reservations must be honored.  If you have made a reservation and then are unable to honor it, please contact the golf shop.  The starter should be notified of any cancellations or no shows upon arrival at the course.  Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the premises.

All players must register at the golf shops prior to beginning play.  Promptness is important and repeated failure to be present at the designated starting time may result in forfeiture of starting time privileges.  Shirts and shoes are required at all times.

 

 

LEAGUES RETURN TO MILHAM PARK

We have contracted with some leagues on a limited basis for the 2005 season.  Leagues will have the use of one nine on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays at Milham Park.  They begin approximately 5:00 p.m. and run to around 6:15 p.m.  Mondays and Fridays remain completely open.     

  

 

 

RANGE CARDS OBSOLETE

Users of our range debit cards at Milham Park will be pleased to learn of our new e-Range Key System that we will be implementing in the next week.  Once the key system is operational, all debit cards will become obsolete.  No worry, the full amount left on your debit card will be credited to the new system.

 

 

 

MILHAM PARK PRO SHOP SALES

Hundreds of men’s & women’s 2004 model shoes & bags are 50% off retail.

Titleist 983E & 983K Titanium drivers: $199.95.  980 fairway: $119.95.

Ping putters $15.00 off.

Maxfli Noodle dozens $9.95.

Taylor Made R7 & R7HT: $399.95. 

Taylor Made R5 only $299.95.  580XD & 540XD only $199.95.

Cleveland special:  Buy a Launcher driver and fairway wood, get a fairway wood free.

Select SDI fleece and Slazenger outerwear $25.00 (save up to 70%).

 

 

 

MILHAM PARK PRO SHOP NEW ARRIVALS

2005 Ecco, Foot Joy, Callaway & Adidas golf shoes.

Callaway Fusion irons, X18 irons, Big Bertha 454 titanium driver, Heavenwood Hybrids.

New for 2005:  Titleist Pro V1, Pro V1x, NXT, NXT Tour & DT SoLo golf balls.

MacGregor MacTec Titanium Driver.

Wilson DI5 irons.

Foot Joy Sta Sof Gloves.

Stop in often as new product is arriving daily!

Pro shop hours:  9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday.

 

 

 

2005 PRICING & INFORMATION

GREENS FEES

Milham Park

Adult 9 Holes: $12.00             18 Holes:  $24.00

*Jr./Sr. 9 Holes:  $10.20            18 Holes:  $20.40

Eastern Hills

Adult 9 Holes: $11.00             18 Holes:  $22.00

*Jr./Sr. 9 Holes:  $9.35            18 Holes:  $18.70

Red Arrow

Adult 9 Holes: $6.50               18 Holes:  $13.00

*Jr./Sr. 9 Holes:  $5.53            18 Holes:  $11.05

 

Golf Discount Punch Cards:  (Save 10%)

10 9-Hole rounds at Milham Park: $108.00

10 9-Hole rounds at Eastern Hills:  $99.00

10 9-Hole rounds at Red Arrow:  $55.00

Kalamazoo City Residents receive 15% off Greens Fees with valid drivers licence!

*Junior (17 & Under) & Senior (55 & over) rates valid weekdays before 3:00pm

 

 

POWER CARTS

Milham & Eastern

                                      9 Holes:  $7.00/rider            18 Holes:  $14.00/rider

Weekdays before 3:00:    9 Holes:  $6.00/rider            18 Holes:  $12.00/rider

 

Power Cart Discount Punch Cards: each punch good for one person riding 9 holes.

10 Punches:  $60.00

20 Punches:  $110.00

40 Punches:  $200.00

 

 

GOLF & CART SPECIAL

(Valid weekdays before 3:00)

 

Milham Park:  9 Holes $15.00, 18 Holes $30.00

Eastern Hills:  9 Holes $13.50, 18 Holes $27.00

 

 

MEMBERSHIPS

Milham Park Only

Adult:  $650.00

Junior:  $400.00

Senior:  $550.00

*Time Restricted:  $500.00

Couple:  $1100.00

Family:  $1250.00

 

Eastern Hills Only

Adult:  $600.00

Junior:  $350.00

Senior:  $500.00

*Time Restricted:  $450.00

Couple:  $1000.00

Family:  $1100.00

 

Milham Park, Eastern Hills & Red Arrow (3-Course)

Adult:  $750.00

Junior:  $450.00

Senior:  $600.00

*Time Restricted:  $550.00

Couple:  $1250.00

Family:  $1450.00

 

Kalamazoo City Residents receive 15% off Memberships with valid drivers license!

*Time Restricted memberships are offered to any age and are valid weekdays before 3:00pm, and weekends & Holidays after 3:00pm.

 

Visit www.kalamazoogolf.org for up-to-date information on rates & policies.