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Gentlemen of the BTC
 July 16, 2026

I hope all the golfers managed to stay hydrated on another hell of a hot golf day.  Tried to watch The Home Run Derby but Netflix had its problems. The American league was expected to have their hands full since the National League is dominant, but it was the American League that dominated the game. But I digress.  I texted with Greg Lewis.  His recovery is going very well.  He is going to try to walk a full mile.  Before you know it, he will be jogging.  We are rooting for you Greg as long as you don’t ask me to tag along…..Magee Out!

 

Tim Magee—Secretary

 

In Memoriam:  It is with great sadness that we share the news that former BTC member George Johnson passed away on Wednesday July 15th.  As additional details become available, we will share that information.

July Birthdays:  John Schiera (4), Vince Annel (6), Andrew Benintendi (6), Willie Janda (8), Jim Musser (9), Rob Elliott (10), Andre Dawson (10), Terry Jesk (12), Rich Schroeder (14), Al Baldermann (19), John Gagnon (20), Mike Kampfert (21), Vince Oliva (21), Jeff Dinga (23), Chase Meidroth (23) Dan Raymond (27), Dave Jenner (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.

 

 

Links below are updated as information is received.

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 Club Champiionship 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

Click HERE for In-The-Square signup report

     

Another crazy hot golf day at Old Oak this week.  Overall the scores were a little higher than usual.  Nobody broke 80 this week.  There were a few pretty good scores though.  Frank Kossman turned in the best gross score (80).  Fresh off of the DL John Roberts showed no signs of rust with an 82.     Dave Jenner and Mike Tinerella were also impressive with 83’s.  Mike Paoletti and John Roberts tied for the best net score (62).  The closest “closest to the pin” this week was Dan Raymond on hole #4, just 2’  3”.

 

The first round of the Club Championship is just five days away (July 21st) at Green Garden.  The Club Championship is a free tournament.  All BTC members in good standing are eligible to play (applicants are excluded).  The rules of the tournament are posted on our website builderstee.com 

Look at the attached sign-up sheets.  Even if you are signed up on the Club Champ sign-up sheet you still have to sign up to play on the 21st.  We can’t assume that you are available on that day.  You can always make up your match on another day if you can’t be there on the 21st.                                       

Call the hotline (815-242-1597) if you are not on one of the sheets and want to be.  We will continue to accept entries for the Club Championship until 10:00pm Friday July 17th.

If you are not in the Club Championship, it is still a regular golf day with a daily game and full scores being recorded.

Our first dog day of 2026 will be July 28th at University Park.  Everyone that golfs that day will receive a hot dog, chips and a drink compliments of the Builders Tee Club.  Even though its an in the square day, everyone should still be golfing even if you aren’t in the tournament.  In The Square doesn’t replace regular golf that week, it is in addition to.

The “In The Square” tournament is coming up on July 28th.  We had quite a few guys sign up already.  Hopefully we will get plenty more.  Besides the in the square tournament that week, it will still be a regular golf day with a daily game and full scores being recorded.  Everyone should still be golfing that day even if you are not in the tournament.   

Use the following link to see a video with detailed information about the tournament.  If it doesn’t work as a link, you can copy and paste it into your browser.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8tI-abz7V8

 

 

Italian Day is August 18th at Glenwoodie GC, with a rain date of September 2nd.  We have limited cart availability for only 120 players so sign up early.  Tickets ($115) go on sale this coming Tuesday after golf at Green Garden and they can also be purchased starting today through our website (see below).  Click HERE for the registration form.  Additional flyers will be available at the golf course each week.

Please visit https://builderstee.com/applicant.html 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 ASAP so he can update the roster.

Sign-up and pay by August 1st, and receive a surprise bonus gift at check-in. Only cash or check can be accepted as payment at the course.   

Details are on the registration form. Pray the Rain Gods provide us with a dry day.

I am in need of a couple individuals to fill the following critical slots:

Beat-The-Pro on hole #12

Hole/Beer Keg sponsors & raffle prizes solicitor

Please contact Rich with any questions.

Sincerely,

Rich Schroeder

708-878-3913

 Overheard on the golf course:   Mike Kampfert said, “If my grandmother had balls, she would be my uncle”.  His family tree is probably more like a family bush.

 Health Advice:  4 out of 5 doctors recommend golf for a longer life.  Dinosaurs didn’t golf and look what happened to them.

Daily Game
"A" Division
July 14   Old Oak
Odd Man Carioti R $10
Skins Hole 3   Bewley     $37
  Hole 4 Raymond $37
  Hole 10 Bruno $37
  Hole 18   Kossman     $37
Best Ball 1st     Bewley / Rob C   61 $120
  2nd Kossman / Ostrowski 63 $80
  3rd     Jenner / Kennedy K 64 $40
Closest to the Pin Hole 4   Raymond 2'  3"   $33
Hole 6 Quilici 33'  5" $33
  Hole 12 No Winner N / A $0
  Hole 16   Boyle 9'  0"   $33
                     
Daily Game
"B" Division
July 14   Old Oak
Odd Man Scahefer $10
Skins Hole 3   Ganz     $29
  Hole 4 Stewart $29
  Hole 6 Robinson $29
  Hole 8 Carioti F $29
  Hole 16 Vizdal $29
  Hole 18   Carioti F     $29
Best Ball 1st     Swintek / Paoletti 61 $130
  2nd Hammond / Eppolito Joe 62 $86
  3rd Tie Heraty / Carter J 64 $20
  3rd Tie     Vizdal / Krygowski 64 $20
Closest to the Pin Hole 4   Botwinski 12'  11"   $25
Hole 6 Carter J 17'  5" $25
  Hole 12 Jasinski 7'  1" $25
  Hole 16   Long 12'  7"   $25
 

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 Gold

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