May Newsletter
Dan Megard, President
FROM THE PRESIDENT…. Thank you to everyone who attended the president’s party on April 28th. Dana and I had an excellent time. The attendance was very good. Mike and Jay provided nice background entertainment. The hors d’oeuvres were great and our food off the menu was very good. The waitressing staff did an excellent job in handling such a large crowd. Mother nature hasn’t been the most friendly in April. We have had three significant snows in the first portion of the month. This has not only affected the number of rounds played but the utilization of our club. This does affect the bottom line of Hillcrest with less utilization of the restaurant, lounge and pro shop. Please remember Hillcrest when planning a night out with friends, a business lunch or other opportunities to utilize our club. Last year, the board gave the members an opportunity to fill out a survey monkey on what you want to see as improvements in Hillcrest in the coming years. One of the most recommended projects was the improvement of the 7,8 and 9 ponds. If you have been on the course this Spring, you are seeing that project coming to fruition. Another project that may become a reality this fall or winter is an improvement in the front door and awning. We are looking at extending the awning out over the driveway as you enter Hillcrest. This would be a wooden structure with roof and provide protection from rain and snow when someone is dropped off. It would also include a new front door as you enter through the main entrance. Other big ticket items for down the road include redoing the men’s and ladies locker rooms, pro shop and snack shop as well as the 12,13 and 14 ponds. Please contact a board member for input, questions or concerns on these or other projects. Your board consists of: Ryan Elwood, Linda Frick, Devin Anderson, Tony Erickson, Pat King, Aaron Ness and myself. Now get out and enjoy all that Hillcrest has to offer!
Dining and Lounge Hours
Dining Tuesday-Friday 11am – Close
Saturday 5pm-Close
Sunday – CLOSED
Lounge Tuesday-Friday 11am-Close
Saturday 11am-Close
Sunday 12pm-6pm
2206 Mulberry Yankton, SD 57078 Hillcrestyankton.com
HILLCREST GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
MAY, 2018
Dan Megard, President
Next time you go out to play, take out the NEW Callaway Rogue Driver to demo. Why buy on the internet, when the Hillcrest golf shop offers the same price, if not lower than the internet, exceptional customer service, with getting you the correct fit with the launch monitor.
Waren Muller, CGCS
605.660.4025
hillcrestturf@hillcrestyankton
May Newsletter
MAY 2018
FROM THE COURSE...................... Not the greatest of starts but considering the length of
winter and late snows I expected either some snow mold, or some of the usual freeze thaw damage in low areas we
commonly see but the course avoided those conditions. Getting around the course will be a little challenging when conditions are wet and it is worth noting that driving across areas that were ponds last fall will be soft for some time yet. The cart path on 7, 8, and 9 are complete for now and 9 cart path should be used to get to both 9 and 7 fairway. Crossing the construction on 8 can safety be done on the East side of overflow pipe through
the month of May. If your traveling to and from the course from the South I suggest using 18 cart path and Burleigh Street. With all the spring snows and runoff 8 pond never over topped which would suggest that there will be few rain events where water will actually run over 8 fairway. We will continue to seed and get all areas of the golf course back into regular condition including the bunker on 12, stump holes, and 7 collar.
Just a reminder that your club’s hours have remained consistent for a number of years now and you can expect us to be open at 11 AM Tuesday through Friday and 5 PM
on Saturday for dining all year long. The lounge opens at 11 AM Tuesday through Saturday, and at 12pm on Sunday, April through October. Hillcrest is not open on Monday.
2206 Mulberry Yankton, SD 57078 Hillcrestyankton.com
HILLCREST GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
FROM THE CHEF….
Hello Hillcrest and Happy
Spring! It’s nice to see people
out on the course again!
This Month look forward to
the Mother’s Day Buffet, one
of the
highlights
is breakfast
pizza! Please
make
reservations
ASAP! If you
are ever
craving a
certain meal
or dessert, let me know and I
will make it happen!
If you would like to book an event or dinner party please contact us at 665-4522!!!
Kasey Koliner, Executive Chef [email protected]
May Newsletter
MAY 2018
FROM THE GOLF SHOP…. The golf course officially opened for the season on April 12th. The weather
has not cooperated with golfers getting out to play. There are many events
that are coming up to get signed up for:
• Ladies Clinics May 5th the long game and May 12th short game. 11:00-12:00.
• May 4th Couples. 5:45 shotgun start. 6 Couples to a team.
• May 8th – Titleist Fitting. 3:00-7:00.
• May 11th – USD Howling Pack. 1:00 Shotgun start.
• May 16th – Mount Marty College. 1:00 Shotgun start.
• May 17th – will be the drawing for Member/Guest practice round times.
• May 21st – Green and Blue Jacket Tournament
• May 23rd – Senior League starts
• May 24th – Callaway demo day. 3:00-7:00.
• May 25th – Ping demo day. 3:00-7:00
• May 26th and 27th – Member/Member. There are 5 more spots available for the Member/Member!
• May 28th Memorial Day couples
• June 2nd Ladies Member/Guest All the events are listed under the calendar section at hillcrestyankton.com
All of the tee sheets, results, and player statistics will be listed at: www.golfgenius.com/ggid/96ay53/customerdirectory/2884369271620675665
We are pleased to host a Titleist fitting event May 8th from 3pm-7pm to get
fit for Titleist clubs or have your questions answered. A Titleist Specialist
will join us to:
-Answer your Titleist product questions
-Fit golfers for Titleist metals, irons, or wedges
-TrackMan ball flight monitor
Call the Pro Shop to learn more or book a fitting!
Scott Larson, Golf Professional
605.665.4621
2206 Mulberry Yankton, SD 57078 Hillcrestyankton.com
HILLCREST GOLF & COUNTRYCLUB
May pro shop hours are Monday’s noon-8:00pm
Tuesday-Sunday 7:00am – 8:00pm The pro shop will close early if the weather is
inclement.
There are currently 10 juniors
signed up for the PGA Jr. League. There is still time to get your junior signed up at pgajrleague.com Get your Pee Wee golfer signed up for Pee Wee instruction: Pee Wee Instruction: 3-6 year old juniors with Instruction on Monday’s from 5:30-6:15. Cost
$40 Session #1 – June 4th, 11th, 18th,
25th Session #2 – July 2nd, 9th, 16th,
23rd
NEW this year is the High School Golf League: High School Golf League: Boys
and Girls 14-18 – Cost: $175 Wednesday’s Instructional Days:
May 30th, June 6,13,20,27, July 11, 18,25 10:30a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Friday Play Day: June 1,8,22,29, July 6,13,20 and Jr. Club
Championship July 27th 8:00 a.m.