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Gentlemen of the BTC
 July 30, 2026

That was quite a storm Monday.  Brought back memories of some of the storms I endured after our Tuesday activities.  I’m sure some of you are dealing with clean-up.  I hope it’s not too bad.  I have not heard but I imagine golf was cancelled. 

In the morning I was driving in the northwest suburbs when the first wave hit and then made it back to Frankfort in time to get caught in the more severe storm.  It sure looks like a tornado touched down at Center and Laraway.  If you need any help, I’m sure a fellow BTC member will be willing to give you a hand…...MAGEE OUT! 

Tim Magee—Secretary

In Memmoriam:  Gerald Shiera (father of BTC Member John Schiera) passed away on July 27, 2026.  Please keep John and his family in your prayers during this difficult time. 

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)

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

 
     

We all know golf was cancelled this week because University Park got hit hard by those storms.  Not all golf courses got hit so hard.  A few of us (Scott Lee, Lee Kaz, Mike Kampfert and Anthony Serritella) got a round in at Heritage Buff in Channahon.  It is a beautiful golf course that we are going to try to get on the BTC schedule next year.

Unfortunately, with so many other things that got washed away in the storms, so did our In The Square tournament.  We will try the In The Square again on September 8th at Deer Creek.  You can be sure that at least some of the In The Square guys will not be available on September 8th so we will have to have a new sign-up and then draw new teams.  

Next up is Hickory Hills on August 4th.  I went to the golf course and met with the manager Kim to make sure that we do not have any of the issues we had the last time we were there.  It seems like we are all on the same page and there shouldn’t be any problems. 

Besides our regular Daily Game at Hickory Hills, some of you will be playing your Finals two-man match and some others will be playing your first round Club Championship match.  Good luck to all.

If you haven’t signed up to play at Hickory Hills yet, call the hotline (815-242-1597).

 

 

 

Italian Day is August 18th, at Glenwoodie CG, with a rain date of September 2nd.   We have limited cart availability for only 120 players so sign up early.  Tickets ($115) went on sale July 21st 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.

Handout prizes have been purchased and donations started coming in.  To date we have had slow ticket sales with last week’s golf being rained-out.  Please see me after golf at Hickory Hills this coming Tuesday or scan/email the signup sheet and mail a check or pay thru the website.

The surprise bonus gift at check-in offer has been extended 1 week to August 8th, to sign-up and pay, given the rain-out issue.  Hole sponsors are needed.  Please reach out to Rich or just buy the hole & pay on the website.

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

-Beat-The-Pro on hole #12-this has been filled by Scott Lee

-Hole Sponsor & donations solicitor

-Raffle prizes (sports-related preferred)

 Please contact Rich with any questions.

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