Chicago GCAers - Another fall get together (Shepherd's Crook - Oct. 23)

[Matthew Sander]

Today I booked four tee times at Shepherd's Crook; 10:40, 10:50, 11:00, 11:10. We currently have 13 with several maybes...if anyone else is interested, please let me know. As long as the tee times on either end are available we can add more. Thanks...

The ins are:

Howard Riefs
Jud Tigerman (+1)
Bill Seitz
Mark Smolens
Michael Baldwin
Sven Nilsen (+2)
Steve Salmen
Phil McDade
Paul Thomas
Matt Sander

[Matthew Sander]

Bumping for more takers...

We currently have room for three and those playing are listed above in post #25...thanks...

[Matthew Sander]

One last bump for anyone else who may be interested (post or send me a PM)...right now we have 11 with room for more... Those playing are:

Howard Riefs
Jud Tigerman (+1)
Bill Seitz
Mark Smolens (+1)
Sven Nilsen (+1)
Steve Salmen
Eric Terhorst
Matt Sander


Thanks...

[Mark Smolens]

Matt, make me a +1. I have a buddy who would like to join us.

[Brian Hilko]

I really wish I could go. I hope everyone has a great time. The weather looks good too. Next year I will find a way to attend.  Have Fun!

[Matthew Sander]

OK y'all, here are tee times and pairings for Shepherd's Crook on Sunday. We have room for one more if anyone is interested. If you have any questions concerns, just let me know...thanks...

10:50
Mark Smolens
Mark's buddy
Eric Terhorst

11:00
Jud Tigerman
Bill Watkin
Bill Seitz
Howard Riefs

11:10
Sven Nilsen
Sven's buddy
Steve Salmen
Matt Sander

[Howard Riefs]

Thanks to Matt for coordinating an enjoyable October outing for the Chicago GCAers at Shepherd’s Crook in Zion.  He even delivered on providing spectacular weather, with temps in the mid-60s.  A rarity for October.

The course was in fine shape for the time of year and the golf wasn’t too bad either. 

For those outside Chicago, Shepherd’s Crook (http://shepherdscrook.org/) is a Keith Foster design that opened in 1999 and is ranked by GolfWeek as #14 in Illinois and #37 among municipal courses in the U.S.  It’s also one of the best values in the Chicago area at $42/round for a non-resident to walk.

Following are a few photos of the course from Sunday. 


Hole 5 
427 / 400 / 375




Hole 7 
344 / 323 / 316




Hole 8 
166 / 150 / 144




Hole 12 
380 / 350 / 344




Hole 16 
151 / 131 / 107




Hole 17 
370 / 338 / 328




Hole 18 
570 / 548 / 529

[Mark Smolens]

Thanks again (site-wide as opposed to im reply) to Matt for organizing. Nic pix Howard -- thanks for starting on #5 (cut six from right rough around the tree to tap-in!), I'll think good thoughts about that hole as the weather turns against us.

[Howard Riefs]

Nic pix Howard -- thanks for starting on #5 (cut six from right rough around the tree to tap-in!), I'll think good thoughts about that hole as the weather turns against us.

Nice birdie on #5. Your result from right rough definitely topped mine. A pure seven iron over the tree by the slimest margin. Carried too far and bounced into thick rough behind green. Two chips and two putts later...

Not a favorite memory heading into Chicago's post-golf season.

[Mark Smolens]

Still plent of silly season events left. Prairie Landing has "hard course" day next Monday -- greens won't be plugged until Tuesday. $59 greens fee includes $10 skin pot entry. Might need a cart cover and heater, but small price to pay for not being in the office. . .

Plus, I snuck in 15 holes at Schaumburg yesterday after a deposition ended. Their greens were absolutely perfect (for a public fee). They apparently don't plug their greens in the fall at all. They were firm and lightning fast (almost as fast as Shoreacres for the Evans Scholar event in August).