The plans for the 3rd annual architectural get together have been finalized. The program is as follows:
7:45 - 8:00 am Check In
8:00 - 8:45 Breakfast
9:00 - 9:45 Roger Hansen - The concept, construction and
completion of Hidden Creek
9:45 - 10:00 Break
10:00 - 10:45 Bill Coore - The choice, the land, the
design and building of Hidden Creek
10:45 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 11:45 Jeff Riggs - The construction and maintainance
of Hidden Creek
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
1:00 - 5:30 - Golf
5:30 - 6:30 - Cocktails & Hors D Oeuvres
The Breakfast, Lunch and Hors D Oeuvres menu is terrific, as are our three speakers.
Roger Hansen is the creator and guiding force behind Hidden Creek.
Bill Coore needs no introduction and is one of America's premier architects.
Jeff Riggs is the talented Superintendent who keeps Hidden Creek playing as it was designed and intended.
While each of the three gentlemen will make a brief presentation, the real value in these get togethers is being able to ask questions of the people actually involved in the creation, design, construction and maintainance of a world golf course. Hence, we encourage your participation.
The very first time I played Hidden Creek, if it hadn't been for darkness, I would have walked from the 18th green directly to the first tee, to do it all over again, it was that much fun.
When a golf course challenges you, thrills you, is fun and leaves you wanting to tee it up all over again, THAT's a golf course worthy of respect and a National ranking by any standard.
Hidden Creek is a treat.
The cost for the event is as follows
Symposium only $ 115.00
Symposium and Golf $ 195.00 (includes cart)
Golf will be limited to approximatelly 48 golfers.
As part of the architectural get together, I'll be assigning each foursome to a specified hole, probably their starting hole. At the cocktail hour I'd like each foursome to give a brief summary of the features they encounted and their thoughts on the architecture and playability of that specific hole.
In addition to creating a wonderful golf course, Roger Hansen has created a wonderful atmosphere. Although I've yet to see the new clubhouse, which opened up just a few short weeks ago, I've heard it's terrific. Equally, or more important is the efficient and courteous staff that Roger has assembled to serve the needs of members and guests alike.
Special thanks for assisting with the planning of this event go to Jennifer Hansen, the General Manager, Kari Konrad, John Manzione and Ian Dalzell, the Head Professional and his staff.
Some have inquired about dinner.
If we stay for dinner, dinner and beverages will be the club's standard menu that night. Dinner may be paid for by credit or cash. Charging to one's home club is not an option.
Checks for the event, for either $ 115.00 or $ 195.00 should be made payable to Hidden Creek and should be sent ASAP to:
Jennifer Hansen
The Hidden Creek Club
75 Asbury Road
Egg Harbor Township, N.J. ( zip code to be supplied later)
Due to the short time between today, May 1st and the event on May 16th, please forward your checks to the club as soon as possible.
Please note on your check "May 16 HCAGT", so that the club can identify you as an attendee, and post receipt.
Directions to the club are posted on the Hidden Creek website: http//www.hiddencreekclub.com
Also on the website is Ran's review of Hidden Creek and a brief bio on Roger Hansen.
We've prepared a great panel, a great menu, a great venue and a great day for interested GCA.com'ers.
Again, please forward your check ASAP as time and attendance are limited.
If you have any questions please contact me at pmuccijr@optonline.net
Thanks
P.S. As a reminder, no cell phones.
The dress code is common sense, but shirts must be
collared, tucked in, caps with the bill forward, no jeans.
You know the drill.
I look forward to meeting everyone.