Even though Mother Nature shut down another Tuesday of Builders Tee golf, we were able to get a couple matches completed this week. Corey Rob and Rob Elliot made the journey out to Cinder Ridge on Wednesday to win and advance in their two-man bracket. Anthony Serritella made it out to Whitetail Ridge in Yorkville Thursday to win his Club Championship match.

It looks like the weather is finally on our side.  We have some dry days ahead and Tuesday at Ravisloe should be damn near perfect. A high of about 80 with some sunshine and no rain. Check the attached Ravisloe sign-up sheet and if your name isn't on it, call the hotline (815-242-1597) right away.

If you have two men or Club Championship matches that need to be played, Tuesday would be a great day to get them in. If your opponent isn't signed up to play, give him a call and encourage him to get the match played this week.

You also have the option to play Club Championship matches at Italian Day.  More details on how to do that are in the Italian Day section of this newsletter.

Don't forget that Italian day has been rescheduled for September 1st at Glenwoodie. If you're not already signed up to play, reach out to Rick Schroeder and secure your spot. There are still spaces available for members and guests.

Since Italian Day has been re-scheduled to Sept. 1st, golf at Sanctuary that day had to be cancelled.  Those Club Championship matches and any others that need to be played, can be played at Glenwoodie during Italian Day, and the event price will be discounted $15 since you will not be included in the Shamble Prize Pool.  The golf / dinner / handouts and other contests will be included for a total cost of $100.  Match players will only play with other match players in their foursome.  Please contact Rich Schroeder with any questions.  (Click for the Registration Form, & mention Match Price in phone # section).

Flyers will be available at the golf course this week.  Please visit BuildersTee.com, Club Info, Applicant, for the registration form & Credit Card payment links, then contact Rich Schroeder by phone/text (708.878.3913) or attach the completed form to an email to  BuildersTeeGolf@gmail.com.

The auto dealership that sponsored the Hole-In-One contest last year did not come back.  Instead, the prize will be $20,000 cash on hole #14, and lesser-valued prizes on the other par 3 holes.  The standing BTC hole-in-one pot does not apply to the Italian Day event.

I am in need of Raffle prizes (sports-related preferred)

Volunteers are also needed to witness the Hole-In-One hole, and assist on the Beat-The-Pro hole (take 4-some photos too).  Dinner is included for these helpers.

Please contact Rich with any questions.

Sincerely,

Rich Schroeder

708-878-3913

In The Square:  The weather washed out our In The Square tournament that was supposed to be July 28^th.  We have re-scheduled the In The Square for Sept. 8 at Deer Creek.  There will be a sign-up sheet on the board at the golf courses for the next couple weeks.

Deer Creek Info:  Sept. 8^th at Deer Creek isn’t just for In The Square.  It is still a regular golf week just like any other week including a Daily Game.  Just because not everybody plays the In The Square, that is no reason why we shouldn’t still have the same large Deer Creek turnout that we usually have.  Just make sure when you are signing up for Sept. 8^th, only sign one of the sheets.  There is one for In The Square and one for those that are not playing In The Square.

Sandy Pines:    Jim McDermott asked me to extend a Sandy Pines invitation to BTC members.  Contact Jim if you would like to join his group on August 27th for a 9:00 shotgun start at Sandy Pines Golf Club in DeMotte Indiana. I finally got my first look at Sandy Pines a couple weeks ago.  I fell in love with the place.  

Golf Tip Of The Week:  If you're having trouble breaking 90, it's probably because you're taking too many strokes to get the ball in the hole…….I hope this helps.