Would like to thank Shane and Erin Kouba for having their wedding reception at Lake Ridge on Saturday night. It was a special night for the newlyweds and we would like to thank all who came out to celebrate their special day. We wish Shane and Erin all the best as they look forward to spending the rest of their lives together as husband and wife. Again congratulations to the newlyweds.
MEMBER / GUEST GOLF SPECIAL
Fall is a beautiful time of the year to hit the links. With cooler temperatures and the changing colors it doesn’t get much better than that. Or does it? Fall golf just got even better at Lake Ridge. Starting this weekend, guest who are accompanied by a member, can play all day, cart included, for $29.50 on Saturday’s and Sunday’s. But wait, there’s more. Price also includes a menu selection of $9.95 or under from Fairway’s Restaurant. Anything over $9.95 you pay the difference. So what are you waiting for, grab some friends and head on up to the Ridge and take advantage of this great offer.
FALL GOLF SPECIAL
We are also offering our Fall Golf Special Monday – Friday from 7:00 – 4:00 and after 2:00 on Saturday’s and Sunday’s. You only pay for your golf and get free cart rental. So grab your clubs and get your golf fix in before it’s too late. Fall is a great time of the year to play some golf, but we all know what comes after fall!!! Brrrr…
LEAGUE UPDATES
Well it official, the 2017 league season is now over. The Men’s Monday and Wednesday leagues wrapped up their season last week. Congratulations to Don Thompson and Todd Berry for winning the Men’s Monday League for a 5th straight year. And congratulations to Don Thompson and Jeff King for winning the Men’s Wednesday League. And finally, congratulations to Brad McClatchey for winning the Men’s Wednesday League Top Gun Award for winning most points throughout the season. I would also like to thank to all the guys who played on this year’s leagues. Although the leagues are now over, the Men’s Wed league will now enter their Fall Fun League starting Wed Sep 27. This is open to anyone who has a league handicap.
TEXAS HOLDEM
All right poker fans, the wait is finally over. Texas HoldEm returns on Tuesday Oct 3 starting promptly at 7:00. Poker players enjoy Happy Hour rates when playing and the chance at winning prizes. If you like poker, Lake Ridge is the place to be on Tuesday nights.
Starting Oct 1st, if you purchase a new membership or renew your current membership by Dec 31st you get a 10% discount for the 2018 golf season.
UPCOMING EVENTS
REST-IN-PEACE TOURNAMENT
The R.I.P. Tournament has been scheduled for Sunday Oct 8. Tee times start at 11:00. This is a handicap based tournament so everyone has a chance at winning. If you do not have a handicap, please let us know in advance so we can establish a handicap for you. Cost is $25 for members and $50 for guest. Price includes golf, prizes and food. The sign-up sheet is located in the pro shop. Please sign up in advance to better assist us in planning this event.
SUPERINTENDENTS REVENGE
We have scheduled a Superintendents Revenge for Sunday Oct 15 starting at 11:00 AM. The format will be a 2-person 18 hole scramble. Cost is $40 for a members team and $60 for a guest team. We will also have a chili cook off with a prize for best chili. Please sign up in advance to better assist us in planning this event. It’s golf, with a twist or two. Should be fun.
AWARDS / MEMBER APPRECIATION BANQUET
Please mark your calendar for this year’s annual Awards / Members Appreciation Banquet to be held on Saturday Oct 21. Social starts at 6:00 and dinner at 7:00 followed by the awards presentation. You don’t have to be a winner to attend. This is always a great evening and a great way to finish off the 2017 golf season. Please RSVP.
HALLOWEEN GLOW BALL
We will be having a Halloween themed 2-person Glow Ball Tournament on Friday Oct 27 starting at dusk (around 7:30). Cost is $50 for a members team and $80 for a guest team. A buffet will be provided before we tee off along with raffle prizes when we finish. Prize for best costume. And let’s not forget the fireworks. This tournament will fill up fast so please sign-up ASAP to ensure your spot. And once we are done golfing, get your freak on in Caddies Lounge and get you Halloween weekend started right with some Halloween fun and Karaoke for all you scary singers.
ADULT HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Adult Halloween Party will be held Saturday Oct 28 starting at 9:00 in Caddies Lounge. There will be party games, a costume contest and a Karaoke competition. We will also provide Happy Hour rates ALL NIGHT LONG. So get let’s your freak on and let’s party at the Ridge!!!
KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY
The annual Kids Halloween Party will be held on Sunday Oct 29 from 2:00 – 4:00. There will be games and a costume contest. We will also provide complimentary sugar cookies and apple cider. Hope to see you there.
FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
The annual Lake Ridge Fall Arts and Crafts Show will be held this year on Thursday Nov 16 from 6:00 – 8:00. Wine tasting and appetizers will be provided. If you want to set up a stand, please contact Martha at 402-235-4653. Cost for a vendor stand is $15.00 per table. This is always a great event with some great gifts for the upcoming holiday season. We look forward to seeing you there.
HUSKER FOOTBALL
The Husker’s (2-2) now travel to the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-1) this Friday Sep 29. So why not come and watch the game in Caddies Lounge. Kickoff is at 7:00 on the FS1. Enjoy Happy Hour rates during the game along with free Jello or pudding shots every time the Huskers score a TD. We also have 50 cent drumsticks (minimum order of 6 – dine in only). Whether it’s our beloved Huskers playing , your favorite college Team or pro team, why not come watch your team battle it out on one of our many TV’s. Sit on the deck, sit in the lounge, sit in the restaurant. Sit where ever you want. But wherever you sit always know that we will do our very best to ensure you have a great time. So put on you Red and head on up to the Ridge to cheer on those Huskers. GO BIG RED!!!
BOOK TEE TIMES ONLINE
Booking a tee time has never been easier. Just go to our new and improved website at https://golflakeridge.com. Not only can you book your tee time online, but you can view all the upcoming events for the season in the events Club Calendar. You can view our menu, order gift certificate’s from our online shop and keep up-to-date with the latest golfing news with my online news blog. It even links you to our Facebook and Twitter pages. So please take a few minutes to check it out and add to your favorites list.
UNLIMITED GOLF SPECIAL
Time is running out to take advantage of our UNLIMITED GOLF SPECIAL. The $24.50 golf package includes all your golf, cart rental and a cold sandwich with chips and is available Monday – Friday. However due to changes with our lunch schedule the $29.50 package that includes golf, cart rental and a hot lunch from Fairways Restaurant will only be available on Fridays. Please note this golf special does not include weekends or holidays and all golfers must stop playing at 4:00. This offer expires on Sep 30.
As we now start to enter our fall schedule, Saturday Sep 30 will be the last day the kitchen is open for lunch. However the kitchen will be open during all Nebraska football games.
UPCOMING GOLF OUTINGS
OCT 1 – HENRY MOTORS GOLF OUTING / 18 HOLE SCRAMBLE AT 10:00AM
OCT 6 – SKY DIVERS GOLF OUTING / JUMP AT 10:00 18 HOLES AT 12:00 PM
OCT 8 – R.I.P TOURNAMENT / 18 HOLES TEE TIMES STARTING AT 11:00 AM
OCT 15 – SUPERINTENDENTS REVENGE / 18 HOLES 2-PERSON SCRAMBLE AT 11:00
OCT 27 – HALLOWEEN THEMED GLOW BALL TOURNAMENT / TEE OFF AROUND 7:30
Sign-up sheets for all the above tournaments are located in the pro shop. These tournaments fill up fast so please sign-up early to ensure your spot and to better assist us in organizing, planning and setting up these events.
EVENT PLANNING
Need to plan an event? Well look no further. Whether it’s a golf outing, retirement party, birthday party, class reunion or any social event, we look forward to working with you to plan and host your event and make it an enjoyable and memorable experience for all. An up-to-date schedule has been posted on our website at https://golflakeridge.com and has also been posted to our Facebook Page.
And speaking of Facebook, feel free to “like” and follow us on the Lake Ridge Country Club’s Facebook Page. Keep up-to-date with all the events and daily specials Lake Ridge has to offer. Please click on the link fb.me/BeaverLakeRidgeGolf. If the link does not work, simply cut and paste the link into your address bar on your web browser. Please feel free to rate us and give us any feedback that would allow us to better serve you.
FAIRWAYS RESTAURANT
Open for dinner from 5 – 9 seven days a week and now open for lunch from 11 – 2 Friday’s Saturdays and Sundays. Whether you want to dine in the restaurant, Caddies Lounge or out on the deck, we are committed to providing quality food at a great price in a very comfortable setting. In a hurry or don’t feel like cooking, call us in advance for takeout orders.
Like breakfast? The Dormant Club meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30 for breakfast in Fairways Restaurant. This is open to the public so why not treat yourself to a nice breakfast and get your day started off right. What a great way to start your day, sitting on the deck and enjoying the view of the golf course.
HAPPY HOUR MONDAY – FRIDAY FROM 4 TO 6
Enjoy discounted prices on beer, wine and spirits in Caddies Lounge.
DAILY SPECIALS
MONDAY – CHEF’S CHOICE
TUESDAY – TACOS TACOS TACOS
WEDNESDAY – CHEF’S CHOICE
THURSDAY – CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
FRIDAY – STEAK AND SHRIMP
SATURDAY – RACKS OF BBQ RIBS
SUNDAY – CHEF’S CHOICE
MEMBER APPRECIATION NIGHT
Sundays are Members Appreciation night. All members get 20% off their food order. So come on out and take advantage of your membership for some great food at a great price.
DARTS
Darts anyone? Come on up and enjoy a few beers, play some darts in Caddy’s Shack and listen to some of your favorite songs on the Jukebox. And for all you music fans, download the AMI Jukebox app to your phone and play the jukebox from your phone. Just do a search for AMI Jukebox under your APPS store and download the app. Once you have downloaded the app, select Caddy’s Lounge as your location. It’s quick and easy to setup.
KARAOKE
We have Karaoke every Friday and Saturday starting at 9:00. However, if you ever want to practice your skills, once the kitchen closes, we can fire up the Karaoke and let the singing begin.
Todd Berry
Director of Golf
Lake Ridge Golf Course
Phone: 402-235-4653
lakeridgegolf@spiralfiber.com