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Gentlemen of the BTC
 May 21, 2026

Our 2026 BTC scribe (Tim Magee) is out of town so I will be filling in.

Great weather at Green Garden this week.  A little breezy but dry, warm and some sunshine made it the best weather day of this young 2026 golf season. 

Despite the unusually slow greens and a few tough pin placements, the overall scores were pretty decent.  Angel Nieves’ round of 80 was the top gross score of the week followed closely by Steve Ostrowski’s 81.  Frank Kossman and Scott Lee weren’t far off with their scores of 82.  The low net scores of the week belonged to Jerry Jasinski, Tony Schlesser and Roger Stewart.  They each had a net 70.  The “closest” closest to the pin this week was on the 7th hole where Jeff Quilici put his tee shot just 3’ 10” from the hole.  All of this week’s scores and full daily game results are attached to this newsletter email.

Just in case you are wondering, the start of BTC bowling is just 23 weeks away.  There is always room for additional teams and individual bowlers.  If you are new to the Builders Tee Club, the bowling league is a great way to get to know many BTC members.  Bowlers of all skill levels are welcome.  If you are interested in bowling, contact the BTC Bowling Chairman, Keith Tadevich (708-912-8831).

Anthony Serritella (Filling in for Tim MaGee) 

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.

 

(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 match report

Click HERE for the golf schedule

Click HERE for the Daily Game results

Click HERE for next week's signup report

Click HERE for next week's Tee Times report

Click HERE for next week's Handicap report

   
     

 

If the forecast holds up, we should have the best weather of this early season.  They are talking low 80’s, partly sunny and not much wind.  I have heard good things about what they have done at the University Park Golf Club.  Supposedly they have some pretty good food and I’m sure the beer will be cold.  It should be a great day.  The tee sheet and the University Park handicaps are attached.  If you are not on the tee sheet and would like to golf this week, let us know and we will try to squeeze you in.

Two-Man:  The brackets will be available for viewing at the University Park Golf Club this Tuesday.  You can find the Two-Man tournament rules on our website builderstee.com   The first round is coming up fast (June 2nd @ Odyssey in Tinley Park).                                                                                             

If you have any questions about the two-man, contact Scott Lee or Anthony Serritella.

June 16th:  We have Hickory Hills scheduled on June 16th for those BTC members that will not be going to Peoria and would still like to golf that week.  There are more than enough guys that aren’t going to Peoria for us to have a pretty good turnout at Hickory Hills.   

Peoria:  There is still room for more golfers if you would like to go to Peoria.  If you haven’t signed up yet and would like to go, please contact Anthony. 

A separate Peoria email will be sent within a couple of days to those who are making the trip.

 

Two-Man:  The first round will be June 2nd at Odyssey.  All of the first-round matchups will be sent out in an email this weekend.  Even if you are signed up to play in the two-man tournament, you still need to put an “X” next to your name on the Odyssey sign up sheet on the bulletin board.  We can’t assume that you will be available to play on June 2nd.  If you are scheduled for a match in the two-man or any other tournament and are unable to play on your scheduled day, notify your opponents and either Scott Lee or Anthony Serritella.  A team can miss two scheduled match days.  If you miss a third day, you will forfeit your match.

Peoria:  The return of the Peoria trip is coming up fast.  Our block of rooms will only be held until May 24th.  After that we can’t guarantee that you will be able to book a room, so book your room now if you haven’t already done so.  We currently have 61 golfers signed up for Peoria.  If you haven’t signed up and would like to go, it’s not too late.  Contact Anthony Serritella if you want to go.

Next up on the golf schedule is one of this year’s new additions, University Park Golf Club (23520 Crawford Ave, University Park, IL).  They gave us a great rate of just $32 (cart included).  Check the attached sign-up sheet to make sure you are signed up if you want to play University Park this week.  If your name isn’t checked off or if you have a group you want to play with, call the hotline (815-242-1597).  I haven’t played there but I have been told that the course is in good shape and that they have a decent bar and good food.

*** If you haven’t paid your green fees for Peoria yet you can pay at Green Garden this week or 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).

 

Date

 

Golf Course

1st Tee Time

 

Event

May

5

 

Silver Lake North

10:00

Shotgun Start

 

May

12

 

Sanctuary

8:00

All Start On 1st Tee

 

May

19

 

Green Garden Blue

9:00

Split Tee Times

 

May

26

 

University Park

9:00

Split Tee Times

 

June

2

 

Odyssey

8:30

All Start On 1st Tee

2 - Man

June

9

 

Deer Creek

9:00

Split Tee Times

 

June

15

 

Peoria / Weaver Ridge

11:00

Shotgun Start

 

June

16

 

Peoria / Metamora

10:00

Shotgun Start

 

June

16

 

Hickory Hills

8:30

Split Tee Times

 

June

23

 

Green Garden Blue

9:00

Split Tee Times

2 - Man

June

30

 

Glenwoodie

8:00

Split Tee Times

Team Scramble

July

7

 

Deer Creek

9:00

Split Tee Times

 

July

14

 

Old Oak

9:00

Shotgun Start

2 - Man

July

21

 

Green Garden Gold

9:00

Split Tee Times

Club Championship

July

28

 

University Park

9:00

Split Tee Times

In The Square

Aug

4

 

Hickory Hills

8:30

Split Tee Times

2 - Man

Aug

11

 

George Dunne

8:30

All Start On 1st Tee

Club Championship

Aug

18

 

Glenwoodie (Italian Day)

TBD

Shotgun Start

 

Aug

25

 

Ravisloe

8:30

Split Tee Times

 

Sept

1

 

Sanctuary

8:00

All Start On 1st Tee

Club Championship

Sept

8

 

Deer Creek

9:00

Split Tee Times

Event

Sept

15

 

Silver Lake South

8:44

All Start On 1st Tee

 

Sept

22

 

Odyssey

8:30

All Start On 1st Tee

 

Sept

29

 

Ravisloe

8:30

Split Tee Times

 

Oct

6

 

Green Garden Blue

9:00

Split Tee Times

World Series

Oct

13

 

Waters Edge

8:30

Split Tee Times

World Series

Oct

20

 

Naperbrook

9:30

Split Tee Times

World Series (Make UP)

Oct

27

 

Silver Lake South

10:00

Shotgun Start

Team Scramble