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Gentlemen of the BTC
 August 13, 2026

UPDATE 8/15/26:

Italian Day has been re-scheduled to September 1st, due to the excessive storm damage to Glenwoodie GC.  Cleanup has been progressing & power has been restored but the course is not expected to be ready to play on Tuesday.  Please pass this along to your foursome (members & guests) and have them confirm with you that they will be playing or not on 9/1.  Then promptly inform Rich Schroeder via email (BuildersTeeGolf@gmail.com) or text (708.878.3913).  Thank you.

Update 8/17/26 from Bob Vizdal:

Click HERE for Violet Molick’s obituary. She was Med Molick’s wife and Gary Klonowski’s Mother-in-Law. Med died at the start of COVID at a time when in Illinois you could not have a wake for more than immediate Family.

I imagine the golfers got wet with that wicked storm that came through. Saw the Hallerans last Thursday at Stony Point. I was late with my duties last week, but I am way ahead this week. As baseball goes the future looks bright. We gotta wear shades. I would imagine some of the same people lost power. As I'm writing this, I'll bet the bar is full. That's all I got for you this week……Magee Out!

Tim Magee—BTC Secretary 

In Memoriam:  We mentioned in a previous newsletter that beloved former BTC member George Johnson had passed away.  The family has set up a Celebration of Life open house memorial event that will take place on August 26th from 5pm until 9pm at Mama Vesuvio’s East, 6361 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL.                  

August Birthdays:  Anthony Serritella (1), Mo Younus (2), John Delano (6), George Les (6), Greg Skierkiewicz (14), Tom Kelly (15), Keith Tadevich (15), John Zielinski (15), Jim Reschke (16),   Ed Rooks (17), Tom Marino (18), John Guarnieri (19), Tim Dempsey (22), Adam Valentinas (22), Jim Van Eck (23), Greg Lewis (27),

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

 

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

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 teams

 
     

 

The weather has not been our friend this year.  We have had multiple cart path-only days and multiple golf days cancelled. 

UPDATE 8/15/26:

Italian Day has been re-scheduled to September 1st, due to the excessive storm damage to Glenwoodie GC.  Cleanup has been progressing & power has been restored but the course is not expected to be ready to play on Tuesday.  Please pass this along to your foursome (members & guests) and have them confirm witrh you that they will be playing or not on 9/1.  Then inform Rich Schroeder via email (BuildersTeeGolf@gmail.com) or text (708.878.3913).  Thank you.

Click for GOLF UPDATE, UPDATE VIDEO

The last couple weeks have been especially bad.  With two of the last three weeks getting rained out, it has really hurt Italian Day Sign-Ups.  Italian Day is just five days away and we still have plenty (more than 30) open spots available.  It’s time for BTC to step up and fill Glenwoodie on Tuesday August 18th.  This day is for members and guests.  Call your friends, coworkers, neighbors, call your wife’s high school sweetheart if you have to.  I just want to see the golf course full.  Tuesday will be a reflection on the Builders Tee Club.  Let’s make it a good one.

 

If you haven’t already signed up, contact Rich Schroeder (708-878-3913).  You can also email your group to buildersteegolf@gmail.com.  If you are going to try to enter a group after Saturday morning, call Rich directly rather than sending an email.

We could also use a few non-playing volunteers to be witnesses on a couple holes.

Two-Man and Club Championship: The weather is also taking a toll on our two main events of the year, Two-Man and Club Championship tournaments.  The weather has caused multiple matches to fall behind.  Contact your opponent and do whatever you have to do to get the matches completed.  I’m going to play my CC match against Jim Moretti next Thursday.  Elliott, Rob, Nieves and Zupan are going back to George Dunne with their rainchecks from Tuesday to get their two-man match completed.  Ideally, we would like to get all matches completed on our regular Tuesday golf days, but we are at a point where we need to do whatever we can to get these matches settled.

In The Square:  The weather washed out our In-The-Square tournament that was supposed to be July 28th.  We have re-scheduled the In-The-Square for Sept. 8th at Deer Creek.  There was a sign-up sheet on the board at George Dunne, and it will remain on the board for the next three weeks.

Deer Creek Info:  Sept. 8th 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. 8th, only sign one of the sheets.  There is one for In The Square and one for those that are not playing In-The-Square.

 

Italian Day is August 18th, at Glenwoodie GC, with a rain date of September 1st.   We have limited cart availability for only 120 players so sign up early.  Tickets ($115) went on sale on 7/21 after golf at Green Garden and they can also be purchased through our website.  Additional flyers will be available at the golf course each 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 Starting Hole report will be posted here along with an email from Anthony by Monday AM.

To date we have sold 75 tickets (30+ to go) & have 14-hole sponsors committed (4 to go).  Please get your friends and guests registered (text or email to Rich) & paid at the door or thru the website link (https://builderstee.com/applicant.html)

I am in need of help in the following areas:

-Hole-In-One witnesses (2)

-Beat-The-Pro-12th green helper & 4-some photographer

-Raffle prizes (sports-related preferred)

Please contact Rich with any questions.  These helpers are invited to dinner, n/c.

Sincerely,

Rich Schroeder

708-878-3913

 

 

 

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)

10:00

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

In The Square

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