Lake Ridge Weekly Newsletter Apr 9, 2018

IT’S NOT BEEN FUN, BUT WERE ALMOST DONE..

The kitchen remains open as usual, but the dining room remains closed until around Thursday or Friday at the latest while we complete the project of redecorating the dining room. The lounge is open for dinner. Please bear with us as we strive to improve our facilities and make Lake Ridge an even better experience for you. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

WED MEN’S LEAGUE STARTS THIS WED AT 5:30

Please show up early to sign in and pay your $75 league dues. Weather looks great for our opening night of  the Wed Men’s League. 74 with a SSW wind around 10 to 15 mph.

NEW GOLF CARTS

As some of you are already aware, we recently got new fleet of golf carts. Since we lease the carts, For a 4 or 5 year period,  please drive carefully so we can keep them in tip top shape for their lease period. As is always the case, please keep golf carts at least 30 feet away from the greens and tee boxes. If you have any issues with a cart, please notify the pro shop. You must have a learners permit or driver’s license to drive a golf cart. We plan on installing the windshields and ball washers this week or next to get them ready for the upcoming golf season.

SPRING CLEAN UP

Now that the weather is finally turning, we have a lot of work ahead of us to get the course ready for the upcoming season. We plan on having a Spring Clean Up Day sometime within the next 2 to 3 weeks. Russ is currently working on a list of projects so we will be looking for volunteers. Beer and pizza’s will be provided to all volunteers. Your help is greatly appreciated. We will let you know as soon as a date has been set.

LUNCH AND UNLIMITED GOLF SPECIALS

We are now open for lunch Friday’s, Saturday’s and Sunday’s from 11:00 – 2:00. We are also pleased to announce we will once again offer our UNLIMITED GOLF SPECIALS. The $24.50 golf package includes all your golf, cart rental, a cold sandwich and chips and is available Mon – Fri. The $29.50 package includes golf, cart rental, a hot lunch from Fairways Restaurant and is only be available on Fridays.  Please note this golf does not  include weekends or holidays and all golfers must stop playing at 4:00. This allow us time to get setup and ready for the evening leagues.

BOOKING TEE TIMES

Need to book a tee time?  It’s so easy even a caveman can do it. Just go to our website at https://golflakeridge.comNot 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.

 

LEAGUE START DATES

ALL THE LEAGUES ARE NOW FULL

Would like to thank everyone who has signed up for this years golf leagues. They continue to remain strong and we truly do appreciate all your support.

Mon Men’s Apr 23 at 5:30 / Tue Woman’s May 1 at 5:30 / Wed Men’s Apr 11 at 5:30 / Thurs Woman’s May 3 at 5:30 / Fri Couples 1 May 11 at 6:00 / Fri Couples 2 May 18 at 6:00

 

GLOW BALL TOURNAMENT

Great news golf fans. We have scheduled a 2-Person Glow Ball Tournament for Friday May 4. Cost is $50 for a member team and $80 for a guest team. We will have a buffet before teeing off at DUSK. Please sign-up in the Pro Shop. Sign-up early as this tournament fills up fast.

SKY DIVERS JUMP AND GOLF OUTING 

Weather permitting, the Sky Divers will jump onto the course Friday May 4 at 10:00 followed by an 18 hole scramble. If you have no plans, come on up and enjoy some lunch and watch them jump. It’s not everyday you get to see people jump out of a perfectly good airplane. Really cool to watch.

MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH SUN MAY 13

Treat your mother to a special Sunday brunch at Fairway’s Restaurant this Mother’s Day,  May 13 from 9:00 – 2:00. Enjoy a wonderful buffet in our newly redecorated dining room or sit out on the deck and enjoy the view of the golf course. So mark your calendars and make a date with your mom to have some brunch on her special day.

MEN’S MEMBER-GUEST TOURNAMENT SUN JUN 3

We are having our first ever Men’s Member Guest tournament on Sun Jun 3 with a shot gun start at 8:00 am. Cost if $150 per 2-man team. Teams will play 3 9 holes matches with the winners advancing to a shootout. You must either have a GHIN, League handicap or a Lake Ridge Men’s League handicap to play. We are limiting this event to the first 20 teams that sign-up so please sign-up early to ensure your spot. Cost includes golf, flag prizes and a buffet when we are finished. Cash prizes awarded for the winners. If you want to sponsor a hole or would like to donate, please contact either Todd Berry or Brad McClatchey. We are also looking for volunteers to assist us during the day.

TEXAS HOLDEM

All right poker fans, come and play some Texas HoldEm every Tuesday starting at 7:30. 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.

BIG RED GOLF TOURS

We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Big Red Golf Tour. For only $99.95 the 2018 Big Red Golf Tours Book features over 40 golf courses within 60 miles of Lincoln and Omaha. Please feel free to visit their website at www.bigredgolftours.com for more information and a list of all the other courses that are available through this program.

EVENT PLANNING

We have already begun scheduling events for the upcoming 2018 golf season so it’s time to start thinking about planning your event with us to ensure you get the day of your choice. 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, 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.

CLASS OF 2018 GRADUATION PARTY’S

Yesterday, they were crawling around on the floor and now their graduating from High School. With graduation day fast approaching, are you ready? We still have dates available to host your Graduation Party. With first class facilities and first class staff, we will do whatever it takes to make your day a day to remember. Please call Martha today on 402-235-4653 to book a spot for your child’s big day. We have numerous buffet packages available for you to choose from.

FAIRWAYS RESTAURANT 

We are open for dinner from 5 – 9 seven nights 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 – TWO LARGE TASTY FRIED TACOS

WEDNESDAY – STEAK AND EGGS

THURSDAY – CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

FRIDAY – STEAK AND FRIED SHRIMP DINNER

SATURDAY –  RACKS OF BBQ RIBS

SUNDAY – CHEF’S CHOICE

TRY SOME OF OUR NEW APPETIZERS: FRIED PICKLES, MINI CORN DOGS OR PRETZEL BITES

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.

PLAY CASS COUNTY KENO

Enjoy some dinner and drinks and play some Keno. Pick the winning numbers and win big $$$.

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. You can also 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