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Gentlemen of the BTC
 May 7, 2026

The golf opener came with cart path only cutting the field in half. The dinner had a few more members show up.  We ended up with 84 members attending dinner. I sat with Frank Reichenberger and Greg Lewis and listened to old golf and bowling stories. They kept us entertained.

While there are quite a few seniors in the club Anthony made sure we all heard him. Almost knocked me out of my seat but I'm here to live another day. Haha 😄.

Saw the captain of the Rainy lake houseboat trips and did a little reminiscing. I am going up north fishing myself a couple of times this month hoping for good weather for fishing and golfing alike. With that I am saying keep your drives on the fairway and your rods bent…….Magee out. 

Tim Magee – BTC Secretary                                                                                                                       

May Birthdays: 

Jim Day (7), Arnie Carlstrom (9), Bill “Zeke” Zupan (9), Frank Reichenberger (14), Jim Moretti (17), Les Swintek (19), Ken Pencak (23), Les Podlasek (24), Larry Lloyd (25), Corey Rob (28), Ken Wisniewski (30), Ron Abramowicz (31)

Let Anthony know if there are any birthdays missing or incorrect. 

From the President:

I hope everyone had a good time at the opening day dinner on Tuesday.  Roster books and pocket golf schedules were handed out to those who attended.  If you weren’t there and want a roster book and a pocket schedule, they will be available each week at the scorers table after golf. 

I want to thank Larry Garetto for his generosity.  As he has always done in the past, Larry offered to pay for and sponsor the pocket schedules.

Anthony Serritella – BTC President

(CLICK HERE for the Dues Notice)  (Click Here for Online Payment Link).

TEXT and EMAIL updates of golf course cancellations, etc are available, but each member has to sign-up, and it only takes 2 minutes .  Click on this link, http://builderstee.com/TextMessageSignup.html, and follow the instructions.

Chairmen, Greg Lewis & Rich Schroeder, can issue the notices, so contact one of us, when needed.  If it's a general notice, it will also appear on our website, near the top of the current newsletter page.  On occasion, a notice may need to refer you to the website, for more information, as the text notice is limited to 100 characters.  Let Rich know if additional information needs to be posted to the website.  Currently there are 139 members signed up for Golf notices thru this service.

SOMETHING NEW FOR OUR MEMBERS - We are going to put a video, etc. on the web site, that's "in the news" or good for your tennis game (Click Here) or for the bowlers (Click Here).  Here's also the bonus link, to help get your golf game in shape for next season.  If anyone has photos or videos to share, of our Club in action, please email them to Webmaster@builderstee.com.  If your screen ever displays out-dated information, try to Refresh your PC first (F5 key).  The website has recently been updated to be more "mobile-device friendly".  Try visiting us from your tablet or smart phone, and send us your feedback.

Also, remember to check the "Other/Fleamarket" page for golf-related equipment for sale & upcoming golf events from our members.  Advertising here is FREE, for members only.  Click HERE for bowling scores & stats.  Click HERE for current golf handicaps & Full Season Golf Schedule.  Last year's financial report as presented by our Treasurer (click here).   Click Here to sign up  for Rained-Out text messages (click here for instructions). 

(CLICK for the 2023-2024 Bowling season rules)

The 2025 ITALIAN DAY PHOTOS have been published to BuildersTee.com.  To see them CLICK HERE or go toEvents, Event Pictures, from the website menu at the top of this page.

 

 

 

 

Click HERE to download the golf season schedule to your calendar program (save to your desktop), then open your calendar and import the downloaded file.

Click HERE for the 2-Man teams report

Click HERE for the golf schedule

Click HERE for the Daily Game results

Click HERE for next week's Tee Times report

Click HERE for next week's Handicap report

 
     

Even though it was cart path only, the weather was actually pretty good for opening day.  Cart path only always brings cancellations.  We had 114 signed up to golf and we ended up with 60 golfers.

The golf and daily game results will be published this weekend.  The results are usually published in the Thursday newsletter, but some technical difficulties got in the way this week.

Next week it’s off to Sanctuary.  The first tee time will be 8:00.  Sanctuary does not allow split tee times so everyone will be starting on the first hole.  Check the attached Sanctuary sign-up sheet and make sure your name is on there if you want to golf.  If your name is not checked off, call the hot line (815-242-1597) to let us know you want to golf.  You can also call the hotline to register a twosome, threesome or foursome.

PEORIA:

*** If you weren’t able to pay for Peoria at opening day, please contact Scott or Anthony to make payment arrangements.  Golf each day in Peoria will be $56 + $20 each day if you want to be in the daily game,  $152 total ($112 if not in Daily Game).***

We have special rates for the hotel, but they can only guarantee availability for a limited time so book your room soon. 

Use the following information to book your room.

Call 1-800-547-0711 or 309-699-7711 reference code BTCF26C

OR

Book online by going to this EXACT web address https://paradice.boydgaming.com/groups-and-weddings/group-reservation scroll down and enter code BTCF26C

Guests will then need to select BOTH check and click on Check out date. (the block will default to checking in on Sunday, checking out Monday). Rate displayed will show $107 plus $7 resort fee.

If you have any questions, please call Scott (312-340-4171) or Anthony (630-430-5742).