Meet Our New Interns For The 2011 Summer

Jon Conatser and Nick McLennan were selected to our 2011 summer internship program. Along with being selceted for the summer internship they also were awarded the 3rd annual Pete Dye Scholarship.

Jon Conatser is a senior at Purdue University majoring in Turfgrass Science. He already has earned a Bachelor's Degree from the College of Architecture and Planning at Ball State University in Urban Planning. Jon also has worked at Muncie Elks Country Club for four years. Jon is a scratch golfer and is currently in the lead in the weekly golf maintenance points game.

Jon Conatser

 Nick McLennan is a junior at Purdue University majoring in Turfgrass Science. This is Nick's first year working on a golf course and he his learning much about the basic science and agronomic practices that go into maintaining a high end golf course. While in high school Nick was co-captain of the football team where he also earned Special Teams Player of the Year.

Nick McLennan

The funding for our internship program would not be possible without the generous contributions from our members. On behalf of the golf course maintenance department we thank you for your help.

Fairway and Greens Aeration Dates Rescheduled

Due to a tournament cancellation we have moved our next greens aerification up from July 19, 2011 to July 11, 2011. Subsequently, fairway aerification is also moved up to July 18th from July 25th. So if you plan to make a visit to the Club this summer to play golf, make sure to call the Golf Shop for the latest update on course conditions and closures.

During the aerification process at least one nine will be open for play. Call the pro shop for details.