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Dear Big Spring Members,

Happy New Year! I, on behalf of the staff here at Big Spring Country Club, hope that you and your families had a wonderful Christmas holiday and as always, we thank you for the support you showed the Club in 2010. Th ere are big things in store for our members in 2011, and I look forward to continuing to serve our valued members this year!

I would like to take a moment to thank Mr. Jim Buchart and Mr. Mark Campisano for their countless hours devoted to the Board of Directors. Th ese individuals fi nished their Board tenures in December, and I would like to specifi cally thank them for their years of dedicated service to the Club. Th at being said, I hope you will join me in welcoming our two new Board members, Mr. Scott Dingle and Mr. Todd Walz, as well as welcoming back Mr. Blake Blythe who was elected to serve another three year term. I look forward to working with these individuals in the coming year and feel confi dent that they will continue to lead us in the right direction. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all those members who served on Committees this year. Th eir dedicated eff orts, and many insightful thoughts, provide Big Spring Country Club a healthy club.

Th e contribution and generosity by all the members to the employee Christmas Bonus Fund is very much appreciated. Your support of such a program not only demonstrates sincere thanks to the employee, but an incentive to continue to put forth the best eff ort possible. On behalf of the entire staff , thank you!

Th e new year also brings us a renewed focus in maintaining and growing our membership. Warmer temperatures are right around the corner, and now is the time for families and individuals to prepare for a beautiful spring at the Club by joining our fi ne membership. If you have a friend, family member or colleague that would make a great addition to our membership, please contact Membership & Events Director Jenny Carter at (502) 459-2622. Don’t forget that voting members can receive a once-a-year $599.00 account credit by proposing a new member to Big Spring Country Club!

As we begin this new year at Big Spring, we encourage you to get involved with a committee, utilize the Club as much as possible and continue to make a diff erence for the betterment of your Club. I welcome all suggestions and concerns as we all work together to make Big Spring the best that it can be. Th ank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Kelly MaxwellGeneral Manager

Manager’s Notes

Cover picture provided by Mike Metzing – Pictured Events

January ClosingDon’t forget that Big Spring Country Club will be closed from Saturday, January 1st – Friday, January 14th. The Fitness Room will remain open those two weeks from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm each day. In addition, Big Spring members are welcome to dine at Audubon Country Club during our closing. Reservations may be made by calling (502) 636-1331. Big Spring Country Club will reopen to its members on Saturday, January 15th.

January/February Operating Hours(Upon Club Reopening on January 15th)Tuesdays Kitchen closes at 2:00 pmClubhouse open until 8:00 pmWednesdays Kitchen closes at 2:00 pmClubhouse open until 8:00 pmThursdays Open for Lunch and Dinner Fridays Open for Lunch and DinnerSaturdays Open for Lunch and DinnerSundays Open for Lunch and Dinner

Locker Room Information The showers in the men’s locker room will be closed for refinishing during the first week of January.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Big Spring Social NetworkingGet connected with events going on at Big Spring! “Like” us on Facebook or follow us (BigSpringCC) on Twitter! This is a great way to keep in touch with happenings around the Club and connect with other Big Spring members on the web!

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Th ursday Night Reopening SpecialsTh ursday, January 20thBig Spring is proud to be reopening for dinner

service on Th ursdays beginning in January! To

thank our valued members for their patronage and

support, we invite you to join us for the specials

listed below. Dinner Reservations may be made

by calling (502) 459-2622.

Drink Specials$2 Domestic Beers

½ Price Select Bottled Wines

$3 House Wines

$1 off any Well Drink

Dinner SpecialsStarting at 5:00 pm

10 oz. Prime Rib with Salad and One Side ($12)

Deep Dish Lasagna, Garlic Bread and Salad ($10)

Fried Chicken Dinner with Mashed Potatoes,

Green Beans and House Salad ($10)

Dessert Tray ($2)

Game Night Hosted by Bill & Cindy Green

Friday, January 21st

7:30 pm – Men’s Grill

BALLGAME NIGHTJanuary 22nd

� e Wildcats play at 5:00 and the Cardinals play at 6:00. Both are away games, so bring your friends and enjoy specials at Big Spring while you cheer on your favorite team on the � at screen TVs!

Game Specials starting at 5:00 pmNachos and Cheese ($3)Hot Dogs and Brats ($3)Wings, Hot or Mild ($.60 each)Mozzarella Panini Sticks ($4)

Drink Specials$2 Domestic Beers$3 House Wines½ Price Select Bottled Wines

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Soy Ginger SalmonChicken PiccataRoasted Rosemary Pork LoinRice PilafNew PotatoesVegetable Stir FrySpinach Salad

Chicken TendersCheese PizzaMacaroni and CheeseCurly FriesFresh Fruit BowlAssorted CookiesChocolate Supreme Cake

Carved Prime RibChicken ParmigianaPork RouladeGreen Beans AlmondineVegetable MedleyCaesar SaladChicken Tenders

Spaghetti and MeatballsMacaroni and CheeseCheesy BroccoliCurly FriesFresh Fruit BowlFlaming Cherries Jubilee

Mother/Son Dinner & Putt-Putt Tournament

Friday, January 28th6:30 – 9:00 pmAdults $19.95, Children 4-12 $10.95

Break out your putters and shake off the cold with some indoor putt-putt! Th e evening will feature a buff et dinner and an indoor putt-putt tournament consisting of mother/son teams from Big Spring! Reservations are required and may be made by calling (502) 459-2622.

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Father/Daughter Dinner Dance

Saturday, January 29th • 6:00 – 9:30 pmAdults $22.95, Children 4-12 $10.95

Dads – Bring your little princess and join us for an evening of fun, food and dancing to a DJ! Th is is one of our most popular events of the year, so make your reservations early by calling (502) 459-2622.Menu

Big Spring Piano Bar • Friday, February 4th • 7:00 – 10:00 pmBack by popular demand! Enjoy dinner and drinks in the cocktail lounge while enjoying

live jazz music on the piano! Reservations may be made by calling (502) 459-2622.

Sunday, February 6th5:00 – 10:00 pm$15.00/person(Beer and Wine Specials to be o� ered throughout the day)MenuWing Buff et with Th ree SaucesSeven Layer Mexican DipMini Chicken QuesadillasHot Dogs and Brats with Coney Island ToppingsMesquite Grilled Chicken Breasts

Vegetable CruditesQueso and Tortilla ChipsTossed SaladFruit and Cheese DisplayAssorted Cookies and Brownies

SUPER BOWL

XLV TAILGATE PARTY

Happy Hour • Th ursday, February 3rd • 5:00 – 7:00 pm

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Seafood Buff et Friday, February 25th

6:00- 8:30 pmAdults $26.00, Children 4-12 $13.00

Reservations may be made by calling (502) 459-2622.

Big Spring Sunday Brunch

Big Spring’s Sunday Brunch is the best deal in town! Off ered every Sunday from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, there is something to love for every member of your fam-ily! Th e cost is $15.95 for adults and $7.95 for children 4-12. Reservations may be made by calling (502) 459-2622. Our newly enhanced buff et features the following items:

Omelet StationBaconSausageBiscuitsCountry GravyPancakesFrench ToastPastriesSalad BarFried ChickenFeatured Carved Meat Freshly Made DessertsAnd Much, Much More

Valentine’s Celebration

Bring your girlfriends and enjoy a night away from the boys in the Cocktail Lounge at Big Spring. We will be off ering drink and appetizer specials throughout the evening, and select bottles of wine will be available for ½ price!

Family Bingo Sunday, February 20th4:00 – 6:00 pmIt’s time for the winter edition of Family Bingo! Bring the family and play along with $400.00 worth of cash prizes, toys and games! Th e fi rst bingo card is free and each additional card is $2.00. We also invite you to join us in the Raleigh Tavern afterwards for a buff et of family favorites! Reservations may be made by calling (502) 459-2622.

Girls night out Thursday, February 17th

7:00 – 10:00 pm

Th ursday, February 10th Friday, February 11th Saturday, February 12th Sunday, February 13th6:00 – 8:30 pmBring your sweetheart on the night of your choice and enjoy selected ½ price bottles of wine and the specialty menu listed below. Reservations may be made by calling (502) 459-2622.

StartersShrimp Cocktail ($9)Portabella Tower ($9)

Soup or SaladLobster Bisque ($7)Sweetheart Bibb Salad ($4.50)

Entrees8 oz. Filet with Bordelaise and Topped with Brie Cheese ($24)

Cold Water Lobster Tails (1-$22.50, 2-$39.50)Rack of Lamb with Mint Pesto Sauce ($26)Chicken Scallopini ($13)

Pistachio Encrusted Sea Bass ($23)

Surf & Turf – 8 oz Filet and a Single Cold Water Lobster Tail ($41)

**All Entrees Served with Potato Gratin and Grilled Asparagus with Roasted Tomato Confi t

DessertsBailey’s Crème Brulee ($5)Bananas Foster ($5)Sweetheart Dessert for Two ($8.50)

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Important ReminderPlease remember to sign all checks for purchases made at Big Spring Country Club. By doing so, the accounting staff at the Club can ensure a better level of billing accuracy. Th ank you for your attention to this matter.

Coming Up

Big Spring Fish Fry! March 11th!

Boys 4-6 Winner Owen BehnkeGirls 4-6 Winners Lillian Blandford and

Sloane Wearren

Girls 3 and Under Winner Anna Katherine Murphy

Boys 3 and Under Winner Bates Cimba

Girls 7 and Up Winner Samantha Simmons Boys 7 and Up Winner Th omas Simmons

Children’s halloween Partyoctober 30, 2010

Costume Winners

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GolfNewsCongratulations to 2010 18-Hole Women’s Most Improved Player Joy Bobzien

Golf in January

January 2 – January 14 Audubon Country Club Only!

From January 2, 2011 through January 14, 2011 the golf shop, club storage, golf course, and practice areas at Big Spring Country Club will be closed. During this time, Big Spring Country Club has made arrangements for our golf members to play Audubon Country Club. As in the past, you must call the Audubon Country Club Golf Shop at 502-637-5625, one-day in advance to schedule a tee time. The Golf Shop Hours at Audubon in January are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. If you take a cart you will be charged a cart rental fee of $17 + tax.

If you should have a guest you must check in with Audubon Country Club Golf Shop prior to play and register your guest. There are no restrictions as to when Guests can play, however they must be accompanied by a member and the guest fee is $70. Also if your spouse or any of your children are going to be playing with you, there are no restrictions or rules that govern times they can play.

NO OTHER ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE AT OTHER CLUBS WHILE BIG SPRING COUNTRY CLUB IS CLOSED DURING THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF JANUARY. STARTING JANUARY 18, 2011 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2011 WE WILL BE HOSTING AUDUBON COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERS WHILE THEIR CLUB IS CLOSED. AGAIN, WHILE BIG SPRING COUNTRY CLUB IS CLOSED YOU HAVE GOLFING PRIVILEGES AT AUDUBON COUNTRY CLUB ONLY!

2010 2-Cent Raffle Winners

$500 Golf Shop Credit Stanley Cunningham (8.76)

$450 Golf Shop Credit Bill Green (5.04)

$400 Golf Shop Credit Ray Montgomery (9.18)

$350 Golf Shop Credit Tony Bellucci (3.92)

$300 Golf Shop Credit John Anzalone (4.56)

$200 Golf Shop Credit Scott Barton (1.40)

$150 Golf Shop Credit Amy Goodin (7.24)

$100 Golf Shop Credit Leon Grayson (4.30)

$50 Golf Shop Credit Kirk Menefee (0.28)

1 Weekday Guest Fee Steve McDonald (9.70)

1 Free Lesson Bill Green (8.60)

18 Hole Cart Fee Paul Mattingly (1.96)

18 Hole Cart Fee Elise Brown (6.80)

18 Hole Cart Fee Ray Montgomery (7.00)

18 Hole Cart Fee Mike Johnson (9.78)

Congratulations to the Winners and Thanks to all who participated.

Mark your calendars and watch for more information on these upcoming golf events:2011 Golf Shop Season Tip-Off Party Friday March 25th, 2011 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Place: Big Spring Golf Shop Who: All Big Spring Members & Spouses

Your Professional Staff would like to invite you to the golf shop to see the new clothing, merchandise and equipment for 2011, with opportunities to stock up for the year. This should be your chance to put some new clothes in your closet, replace your worn shoes, and get informed on the latest and greatest in equipment; all while enjoying complimentary food & beverages, special pricing and the chance to participate in exciting raffle opportunities. We hope you join us for an evening of fellowship and great shopping opportunities!

2011 Men’s IcebreakerSaturday March 19th 2010 Division WinnersDivision I Markham Rockwell Jason Underwood

Division II Mark Zwischenberger David Klemenz

Division III Mick Miller Bill Milby

Time: 8:30 AM Breakfast 10:00 AM Shotgun Start 2:30 PM Awards Entry Fee: $60 per person (Includes breakfast, range

balls & prizes) Carts fees are NOT included in entry fee Format: One Best-Ball Net of each 2-Man team

90% of handicap will be used

Teams are flighted based upon team handicap. Teams consist of TWO MEMBERS or ONE MEMBER & ONE GUEST

Sign up begins: February 26th Sign up ends: March 16th

Optional Services Offered at Big Spring Country ClubClub Storage $75 per bag per year

Big Spring Country Club will store your golf bag and clubs in our secure bag facility. When you arrive for you scheduled tee time, your clubs will be cleaned and waiting for you on the back of your cart in the cart staging area.

Driving Range Membership$250 for first family member per year

$75 for each additional family member per year

If you opt for the Range Membership, the annual fee will allow you unlimited access to range balls during normal range hours for a one-year period. The Range Membership runs from April 1st until March 31st of the following year. The Range Membership is for use of the Range Member and does not include guests or other member usage. Members not participating in the annual fee may purchase a large bag of range balls for

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GolfNews$5.00 each and a small bag for $3 each.

Handicap and ForeTees Access$36 per person per year

A valid USGA Handicap at Big Spring Country Club is required to participate in any golfing functions or tournaments. ForeTees is a computer based program that allows members to make tee time reservations via the internet.

If you choose not to register your handicap at Big Spring Country Club you may still register to use ForeTees for a $10 annual fee.

Joe Cantrell Wins Society of Seniors Event - A National Honor Congratulations to Joe Cantrell who won the Super Senior Division at the Society of Seniors Ralph Bogart Winter Invitational at Old Trail Golf Club at Jonathan's Landing in Jupiter, Florida.  The event was conducted December 1-3. The win was Cantrell's first in a Society of Seniors event.

Congratulations on this great victory on a national stage, Mr. Cantrell!

Congratulations to Kirk Menefee on recording his first Hole-In-One on December 3rd at the prestigious Stone Canyon in Arizona. It occurred on the 140 yard #6 hole, where he used an 8 iron. Way to go & here's to many more, Mr. Menefee!

Here are a few tip on how to be courteous to other golfers on the course and improve your pace of play:

The slowing of golf - the increase in the time it takes to play 18 holes - is an issue on the professional tours as well at the local municipal and private golf courses.

 All of us have seen golfers who appear oblivious to what's going on around them, who waste time, who dilly-dally on the course and slow down play.

And if you haven't seen that person, you might be that person.

Slow play on the golf course is usually a condition that a golfer acquires over time, as he or she acquires bad habits. Or it's the result of the golfer never having been taught proper golf course etiquette. This means a slow golfer can usually be "cured" of his malady. Of course, that golfer has to be aware that he's slow, and that's where buddies come into play.

But as we often take a look at other golfers on the course and notice the things they do to slow down play, so should we take a look at ourselves. When we do take an honest look at ourselves, we often discover we're doing many of the same things to slow down play that we're complaining about others doing.

Before we run down a list of suggestions for speeding up play, it's important to note that many of these tips have nothing to do with rushing your play, but rather with simply being ready to play, and with using common sense and good etiquette on the course.

The bottom line is, as soon as it's your turn to play, you should be ready to step right up and make the stroke.

Here are some tips for speeding up slow play on the golf course:

• Choose the correct set of tees from which to play. If you're a 20-handicapper, you have no business playing the championship tees. Doing so only adds strokes, which add time.

• Members of a group should not travel as a pack, with all members walking together to the first ball, then the second, and so on. Each member of the group should walk directly to his own ball.

• When two players are riding in a cart, drive the cart to the first ball and drop off the first player with his choice of clubs. The second player should proceed in the cart to his ball. After the first player hits his stroke, he should begin walking toward the cart as the second golfer is playing.

• Use the time you spend getting to your ball to think

about the next shot - the yardage, the club selection. When you reach your ball you'll need less time to figure out the shot.

• If you are unsure whether your ball has come to rest out of bounds, or may be lost, immediately hit a provisional ball so that you won't have to return to the spot to replay the shot. If you are playing a recreational match with, shall we say, a "loose interpretation" of the rules, then simply drop a new ball somewhere around the area where your ball was lost and keep playing.

• If you're following the rules, you won't be using mulligans. But if you are using mulligans, limit them to no more than one mulligan per nine (you should never hit a mulligan if players behind you are waiting - or if you want to later claim that you played by the rules).

• Begin reading the green and lining up putts as soon as you reach the green. Don't wait until it's your turn to putt to start the process of reading the green. Do it as soon as you reach the green so that when it's your turn you can step right up and putt.

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GolfNews• Never delay making a stroke because you're having a conversation with a playing partner. Put the conversation on hold, make your stroke, then pick up the conversation again.

• If using a cart on a cart-path-only day, take more than one club with you when you walk from the cart to your ball. Getting to the ball only to find out you don't have the right club is a huge time-waster on the golf course.

• After putting out, don't stand around the green chatting or take any practice putting strokes. Leave the green quickly so the group behind can play. If there is no group behind, then a few practice putts are fine.

• When leaving the green and returning to your cart, don't stand there fussing with your putter or other clubs. Get in the cart, drive to the next tee, and then put away your putter.

• Likewise, mark your scorecard after reaching the next tee, not while lingering on or near the just-completed green.

• When using a cart, never park the cart in front of the green. Park it only to the side or behind the green. And don't mark your scorecard while sitting in the cart next to the green (do it at the next tee). These practices open up the green for the group behind.

• If you're the type who likes to offer tips to playing partners, save it for the driving range - or only do so on the course when you're sure that you're not slowing down play.

• If you are searching for a lost ball and are willing to spend a few minutes looking for it, allow the group behind to play through. If you are playing a friendly game where rules aren't followed closely, just forget the lost ball and drop a new one. If you're not playing by the rules, you should never spend more than a minute looking for a lost ball.

• Don't ask your playing partners to help you search for a lost ball - unless you are absolutely certain there is time for them to do so (e.g., there is no group behind waiting). If the course is crowded, your partners should continue moving forward, not slow things down further by stopping to help your search.

• On the tee, pay attention to your partners' drives. If they lose sight of their ball, you can help direct them to it and avoid any searching.

• When waiting on the tee for the group in front to clear the fairway, don't be so strict about order of play. Let the short hitter - who can't reach the group ahead anyway - go ahead and hit.

• Work on building a concise pre-shot routine. If your pre-shot routine is a lengthy one, it's probably in your best interests to shorten it anyway. Limit practice strokes to one or two at the

most.

• Don't bother marking lag putts - go ahead and putt out if it's short enough.

• Leave your cell phone in the car.

• Walk at a good pace between shots. No, you don't have to look like a race-walker. But if your between-shot gait can be described as a "shuffle" or an "amble," you're probably going too slow. Speeding up your gait a little is both good for your health, but also might help your game by keeping you lose.

• Carry extra tees, ball markers and an extra ball in your pockets so you never have to return to your bag to find one when needed.

• When chipping around the green, carry both the club you'll be chipping with plus your putter so you don't have to return to the bag.

• Try playing ready golf, where order of play is based on who's ready, not on who's away.

Thanks,

 Gary Bebelaar, PGA

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Department DirectoryClubhouse: 459-2622Fax: 451-2988General Manager: 459-3608Kelly Maxwell kmaxwell@bigspringcc.comClubhouse Manager 459-2622Rick Th urstonrthurston@bigspringcc.comCatering, Banquets & Private Events 459-2622Dudley Hainesdudley@bigspringcc.comMembership 459-2622Jenny Carterjenny@bigspringcc.comGolf Shop: 458-2027Gary Bebelaar gbebelaar@bigspringcc.comGrounds: 459-2353Bob Rogersbrogers@bigspringcc.comTennis Shop: 459-1941Alladin Mithatennis@bigspringcc.com

Winter Hours of OperationAll Dining Rooms Tuesday-Friday and SundayLunch: 11:30 am – 2:30 pmFriday-SundayDinner: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pmCocktail Lounge will be open the same hours as Dinner ServiceGolf ShopTuesday - Sunday 8:00 am – DarkTennis ShopMonday 9:00 am – 1:00 pmTuesday-Th ursday 9:00 am – 7:00 pmFriday-Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pmSunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pmBusiness Offi ceMonday 8:30 am – 4:00 pmTuesday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Big Spring Country Club O� cers Jack HanleyPresident

Michael Daly

Scott Dingle

William Green

Leo Huelsman

James Kirchdorfer

Dr. Lisa Klemenz

Ron Kramer

Todd Walz

Charlie MaysTreasurer