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from OAK HILLS COUNTRY CLUB2016 Summer Edition

You know the ole’ saying — time flies when you’re having fun. Well, if you’re anything like the staff at Oak Hills, you can’t believe we’ve already made it through the first half of the year.

This year has been exciting to say the least — we’ve welcomed 56 new members already through June; Easter and Mother’s Day Brunch both reached the highest attendance in the Club’s history; the Pool opening was a huge success as it was paired with the kickoff to the Summer Youth Programs; the Courtyard updates look great and have improved the curb appeal along Golfing Green Drive; the Facility

Enhancement Subcommittee is working hard to create a plan for enhancements to the Club over the next few years, which you can read more about on page 26; and the staff has been working really hard to ensure each and every member experience is top-notch and up to the Oak Hills’ standard.

At the end of last year, we set some pretty high goals — continue to grow the membership with a goal of 74 new members, while improving retention, make significant changes to create noticeable differences and increase member support as seen through increased use of the Club, course and event participation, to name a few. I’m happy to report we are on track to meet, and exceed, all of these, as well as many others not listed. It’s been a great first six months of the year, but we know the year is not over. We’re going to continue to work hard and push ourselves to stay committed to you and your experiences at the Club.

It’s summer now so that means it’s a time to relax, to enjoy time with your family — and most importantly, to have fun. And don’t forget, in this hot weather, it’s so important to stay hydrated. This issue really touches upon the importance of water, not only for you as a person, but how it plays a part in course maintenance. Enjoy your summer!

Club StaffMike ZadalisPGA General Manager

Mel BakerPGA Head Golf Professional Jonathan MielkePGA Director of Instruction

Kyle Schellpeper1st Golf Assistant

Nick AlianoGolf Assistant

Dan MaddoxDirector of Grounds

Pat PalmerGolf Course Superintendent

Josh MaschmeierAssistant Superintendent

Steph HusmanDirector of Membership and Marketing

Jenny ZadalisOffice Administrator

Becky RohwerSystems Facilitator

Dan ZadalisServices Manager

Brian ShieldsDirector of Food and Beverage Dan KoziolAssistant Director of Food and Beverage

Candy MapesEvents Manager

Zach ChingrenExecutive Chef Tom LillyHead Tennis Professional

Rich HoodDirector of Aquatics

A Note From The PGA General Manager

Best wishes,

Mike ZadalisPGA General Manager

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Mike hit the nail on the head — time flies when you’re having fun! I have really enjoyed these last six months serving as your president, and I’m looking forward to finishing the year strong.

The Club has remained financially stable for the first half of the year. At the end of May, the Club was $29,000 behind budget. However, we did set a very aggressive budget this year and are tracking to end the year nearly $8,000 above budget. Our cash flow is low at this point which is due mostly to the large number of big projects we had at the beginning of the year. It’s a normal annual occurrence and it will adjust before the end of year.

As Mike mentioned, the Facility Enhancement Subcommittee has been meeting over the last few months to evaluate improvements at the Club that would provide

the membership the most benefits, without a major assessment and with minimal disruption. Once the committee presents their selections to the Board, there will be a presentation to the membership, followed by an official vote for approval.

I’ve noticed — and I hope you have too — the course has looked and played great this year, the dining experience and customer service have improved and the special events have been exceptional. The department heads each deserve a big thank you. We truly appreciate everything you do.

As you can see from the list below, our membership is growing. We love adding new members to our family and I want to welcome everyone to the Club. Enjoy the summer!

The Board President Letter

Jane PohlmanOak Hills Inc. Board President

Welcome to our new members in 2016

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Tania Almaguer Ryan and Ronda Bagley Rob and Ann Brown

Bruce Cannon Eric and Amy Christenson Rob and Jennifer Cygan

Chris and Susan Foix Craig and Jennifer Frahm Zac and Jessica Fredricksen

David and Kantanan Garfield Jerry and Kristi Gradoville Brian and Ann Gress

Alex and Jennifer Heyen AJ Jeu Pat Kennison and Mary Higgins

David and Molly Kennison Kipp and Jenny Kissinger Troy and Melisa Lagasse

Roger Lewandowski and Beth Venteicher David and Denise Levy Jonathan and Kristina Leymaster

Charles and Sharon Linberg Alex and Kathy McPherson Scott and Angie Nelson

Scott and Julie Nielsen Mark and Cheri Olderbak Jim and Paige Pioppi

Steve and Amber Preston Brian and Amy Rossitto Will and Shanna Schneiderwind

Bob and Carrie Schuyler Mike and Sarah Scott Amit Shrivastava and Shubhra Kejriwal

Larry and Cheryl Sibley Cory and Caela Soejoto Wil and Denise Stephany

Andrew and Kera Therrian Tyler and Jessica Thies Mark and Jodee Ugland

Mike and Patty Vaida Ross and Kathy Veiman Brian and Jenny Whitcomb

Blaine and Penny Wilcoxson Kendall and Marty Woodward Greg and Jennifer Zanker

How much water should you drink during a round of golf? That’s a great question, and there are differing opinions for the answer, but it’s safe to say most people don’t drink enough pure, clean water.

Several factors can determine how often and how much water one should consume. Older Americans, for example, have decreased thirst awareness and need to pay special attention to drinking enough water. The more active you are, especially with outside activities, the more water intake is required. Obviously, warmer temperatures and dry arid conditions will require more frequent hydration. In general, it’s recommended that you consume half of your total body weight in ounces of water per day. This means for a 150-pound individual, 75 ounces of water is needed per day to avoid a dehydration state. Why is proper hydration important? There are several reasons proper hydration is important, including:

• Water can be a preventative measure against joint pain and chronic joint pathologies. If proper hydration is achieved, water acts as a lubricant for the joints.*

• Hydration helps to normalize cortisol levels*• Dehydration decreases dynamic strength, which

leads to decreased distance • The brain is made up of 85 percent water*

• As dehydration increases to 2 percent of body weight, cognitive function decreases, including impaired visual-spatial function, impaired short term memory and an increase to reaction time.

How much water is needed during a golf round?You should drink about 50 percent of your daily total in water during your golf round. Twenty-five percent should be consumed first thing in the morning and the remaining 25 percent should be consumed throughout the day.

Best practice for drinking water.Become a sipper — not a guzzler! Drink a little bit of water as opposed to chugging a lot periodically. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to replenish your body’s water supply. If you wait too long to drink, by the time some kind of fluid makes it to your mouth, it’s too late — dehydration has already occurred.

Dehydration can trigger a hunger response tricking the body into thinking it needs food when, in fact, a cool glass of water would have sufficed. It can also cause constipation, as well as increase the risk of kidney problems and urinary tract infections among other things.

In addition to dehydration, there is a problem called hyponatremia. This occurs when there are not enough minerals in the water you’re consuming. Calcium and other minerals are lost through sweat and must be replaced in conjunction with water. Putting a small pinch of Celtic Sea Salt, a natural electrolyte, in each liter of water will give you more than 80 trace minerals your body needs to replenish itself. Celtic Sea Salt may also help with allergies to grass and seasonal allergies.

Give your body what it wants and needs. You’ll reap the rewards with improved performance, clear concentration, along with a feeling of refreshment and rejuvenation.

*Data from Robert Yang.

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Just as you would read the green while putting, you must also be able to read the sand to become a complete bunker player.

Understanding the sand condition under your golf ball will allow you to properly set your club face, bounce and ball position. Getting the setup correct based on the sand condition will greatly increase your chance to get the ball out of the sand, onto the green and closer to the hole.

Step No. 1Determine the depth of sand under your feet. This is done by grinding your feet into the sand. Pay attention to the depth your feet sink. The more your feet sink into the sand, the deeper the sand condition you’re dealing with. If your feet don’t move much sand, you’re dealing with a more hard-packed condition.

Step No. 2Remember the rule, “more sand means more bounce,

less sand means less bounce.” Once you’ve determined the sand condition, you’re ready to adjust the clubface and bounce on the club. The more you open the face, the more bounce you add to the club. The more you close the face, the more you take bounce off the club.

• With deep sand, you want to open the club face, increasing the bounce.

• With hard-packed sand, you want to keep the face square to slightly closed. This will take bounce off the club and allow it to dig into the hard conditions.

Step No. 3Determine the type of lie you have in the sand. A good lie ball position is forward in the stance. A medium lie ball position is middle of stance and the bad lie ball position is slightly back of center. See the photos below for examples.

Once you’ve completed the three steps you’ll have all the information you need for club face, bounce and ball position. You’re set for success in the bunker.

Become One With The SandA three-step crash course in bunker reading.

Bad Lie

Medium Lie

Good Lie

Wear your GLITZ. Show your GLAMOUR. Bring your GOLF game.

We’re traveling back in time to “Old Hollywood” for Oak Hills’ signature event, the 44th Annual Member-Guest Invitational. The weekend, Wednesday, July 20 through Saturday, July 23, is jam-packed with golf, parties and fun. The weekend will end with the Black Tie Awards Dinner, featuring live music from The Personics.

Invitational will feature two major changes from previous years — an additional day of play and a new format. On Wednesday, July 20, ladies and gent’s registered for Invitational are invited to play a practice round of 9 or 18 holes beginning at 1 p.m.

The tournament’s new format is match play. The tournament begins on Thursday, July 21 and concludes following a Champion’s Shootout on Saturday, July 23. The field will be divided into 10 flights by total team handicap. Each team will play five (5) 9-hole matches to determine a flight winner. Following the final matches on Saturday morning, the Champion’s Shootout will be assembled and the final battle for the green jackets will begin.

FRIDAY NIGHT COCKTAIL PARTYTICKETS AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS

Not part of Invitational, but still want to join in the fun? New for 2016, purchase tickets to the Friday Night Cocktail Party for $60 per couple. Enjoy five hors d’oeuvre stations and two specialty drink stations.

At 7:30 p.m., head to the Putting Green to cheer on the Putting Contest finalists.Then, dance the night away to a rocking DJ.

For more information on the event or to purchase your tickets, call 405-895-3636 or email [email protected].

Tickets are open to all members of Oak Hills. Adults only event. If you’re a team participant of Invitational, you and your guest /spouses do not need additional tickets.

Dress code is cocktail / business casual / no denim.5

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Wednesday, July 20 1 p.m. Optional Practice Round The Course6 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres Linden Terrace6:30 p.m. Skills Challenge The Course

Thursday, July 21 7 a.m. Ladies’ Registration & Breakfast Courtyard; The Pub & Patio8 a.m. Ladies’ 9-hole Scramble The Course9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Qualifying Putting Contest Practice Putting Green10 a.m. Gent’s Registration & Breakfast Courtyard; The Pub & Patio12 p.m. Gent’s Round 1 & CTP Qualifying The Course11:30 a.m. Ladies Luncheon Linden Terrace11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gent’s Lunch The Grill at the Turn3 p.m. Gent’s Round 2 & CTP Qualifying The Course6 p.m. CTP Finals The Course7:30 p.m. Gent’s Stag Dinner The Pub & Patio7:30 p.m. Ladies’ Paint & Sip Linden Terrace

Friday, July 22 7:30 a.m. Gent’s Breakfast The Pub & Patio9 a.m. Gent’s Round 3 The Course10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Qualifying Putting Contest Practice Putting Green11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gent’s Lunch The Grill at the Turn12:30 p.m. Gent’s Round 4 The Course4 p.m. Par 3 Challenge The Course7 p.m. Cocktail Party Linden Terrace7:30 p.m. Putting Contest Finals Practice Putting Green

Saturday, July 237:30 a.m. Gent’s Breakfast The Pub & Patio9 a.m. Gent’s Round 5 The Course11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gent’s Lunch The Grill at the Turn1 p.m. Gent’s Champion’s Shootout The Course6 p.m. Black Tie Awards Dinner Linden Terrace

The craft beer industry is booming nationwide, and we’re fortunate to have multiple great breweries in Omaha and its surrounding communities. While Bud Light and Michelob Ultra will always have a place on our four-keg unit, we’re taking the remaining two taps on a journey — rotating two, different Nebraska-brewed beers per month.

JulyZipline Brewery, Lincoln, Neb.Zipline IPA: This bright, golden IPA overflows with juicy hops, showcasing a sublime blend of tropical citrus, grapefruit and mango aromas.

Scriptown Brewery Omaha, Neb.Scriptown Saddle Creek Wheat: An American-style wheat ale brewed with two-row, Munich and White Winter Wheat malt, giving it a subtle bread flavor and aroma.

AugustNebraska Brewing Omaha, Neb.EOS Hefeweizen: This medium to full-bodied beer, pale to golden in color, is most accurately described as a Bavarian wheat beer. The aroma and flavor of this unfiltered beer is decidedly fruity and spicy evoking tastes and aromas of cloves, nutmeg or sometimes vanilla with banana-like esters. Somewhat sweeter in style with a barely noticeable tartness. An award winning Hefeweizen from the heartland.

Infusion Brewery, Omaha, Neb. Dominican Brown Ale: Formerly named the DR Brown Ale, this beer is quickly becoming a local favorite. Lots of chocolate malt was used in this creation along with real Dominican chocolate, coffee and vanilla added to create a deliciously fun brew.

SeptemberLucky Bucket Brewing Omaha, Neb.Oktoberfest: When Bavarian Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese tied the knot in 1810, the couple invited about a hundred thousand of their closest friends to celebrate on Munich’s front lawn and the world’s largest annual festival was born. Lucky Bucket salutes this fine tradition with an authentic Oktoberfest lager for the fall season. Using only the finest German malt and hops, we’ve created a beer with a wonderful

Watch Them RotateCheck out new local beers on tap each month.

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malty flavor, full body, and crisp finish that would make Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese proud. Prost!

Scriptown Brewery Omaha, Neb.Blackstone Gold: A crisp blonde ale brewed with domestic 2-row, German Munich & Vienna malts. Hopped entirely with German Magnum hops.

OctoberNebraska Brewing Omaha, Neb.DockToberfest: An Oktoberfest bier that takes you back to the traditional German style. Brewed using copious amounts of flavorful Munich and Vienna for that malty

backbone, and just enough hops to make you thirsty for another sip.

Nebraska Brewing Omaha, Neb.Wick for Brains: The classic and painstakingly produced Fall Pumpkin Ale. Instead of simply using spice, Nebraska Brewing uses real pumpkin, which lends a sweetness and pumpkin flavor not found in many Pumpkin Ales. Wonderful pumpkin pie spice intertwined in an Amber Ale creates a pumpkin sensation which is elegantly crafted. Notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove, Ginger and Allspice blend perfectly in this seasonal Ale.

Beer Brownies

Brownie Ingredients1 cup dark beer, such as a coffee stout1 stick unsalted butter1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1 large egg white1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Frosting Ingredients6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions1. Make the beer concentrate: add the

beer to a small saucepan and boil until it reduces to 1/3 cup. It will take about 20 minutes. Keep an eye on it to prevent boiling-over.

2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, cocoa powder, sugar, and unsweetened chocolate. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir, and microwave for another 30 seconds.

4. Let the mixture cool for 1 minute.5. Stir in 4 tablespoons of the beer

concentrate, the egg white, vanilla and salt.

6. Finally, stir in the flour and stir for 50 strokes to incorporate and activate the gluten in the flour.

7. Pour the mixture into the loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. It’s done when the surface is dry and a toothpick inserted has only moist crumbs sticking to it. Let cool.

8. Once the brownies are cool, make the frosting: beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until combined.

9. Beat in the remaining beer concentrate (1 tablespoon)

10. Frost the brownies and serve.

*Recipe from dessertfortwo.com*

*Descriptions provided by the individual breweries*

Golf Fun Facts• Americans spend an average of $600 million on golf

balls every year.

• The word “caddy” comes from the French word for student, cadet (pronounced cad-DAY).

• Golf balls have between 300 and 500 dimples depending on which company designs the ball.

• Eighty percent of golfers will never achieve a handicap of less than 18.

• The chance of making two holes-in-one in a round of golf are one in 67 million.

• The term “birdie” comes from an American named Ab Smith, who in 1899 used the term “bird of a shot” which became “birdie” over time.

Swimming Fun Facts• The oldest swim stroke is the breaststroke, which is

also the slowest stroke swam during the Olympics.

• The popular swimsuit, the bikini, got its name from Bikini Atoll, a nuclear test site South Pacific.

• Benjamin Franklin invented swimming fins.

• Kangaroos are excellent swimmers.

• There are about 65,000 Americans who do not know how to swim.

• The first cruise ship with a swimming pool was the R.M.S. Titanic, that sank on its maiden voyage in April 1912 after colliding with an iceberg.

Tennis Fun Facts• The modern game of tennis originated in

Birmingham, England, during the late 19th century and was known as lawn tennis.

• The familiar yellow tennis ball wasn’t introduced to the game until 1972 after research by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) showed TV viewers had a tough time seeing the ball in motion on the courts. However, Wimbledon continued using the traditional white ball until the tournament adopted the yellow ball in 1986.

• In 1917, the U.S. National Championships, now known as the U.S. Open, was renamed National Patriotic Tournament in support of WWI. No trophies were handed out to the winners and the entrance fees were dedicated to the American Red Cross.

• The first women to play in the Wimbledon wore full-length dresses.

• In the past, the strings of the tennis rackets were made of cow and sheep guts.

The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge

Everyone has met that one person who — no matter the subject — always has a random tidbit to add to a conversation. Well, here’s your chance to up your game and become that person with something to add. Below is a random grouping of fun facts about golf, swimming, tennis, Omaha and Nebraska.

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LIQUIDSUMMER

Six watery ways to stay cool this summer

1. Head to the Oak Hills Pool! The Pool is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. through Labor Day, unless otherwise advertised.

2. Make your way downtown to hop on the River City Star Riverboat. Travel down the Missouri river on a sightseeing trip, lunch or dinner cruise or book a private charter. Plus, the River City Star offers special cruises for holidays and special events, including a Fireworks Party Cruise.

3. Never underestimate the fun of old school — skip the busy waterparks and break out the sprinklers or a slip-n-slide in your own back yard.

4. Splash and slide to your hearts content at one of the many Omaha waterparks, including Fun Plex, Zorinsky Aquatic Center, Mahoney State Park, Papio Bay Water Park, the Splash Park at Omaha’s Zoo or the Fremont Splash Station. And for those not-so-nice summer days, head to CoCo Keys Water Resort for some indoor water fun.

5. See. Do. Explore. Driftwood Paddle Adventures offers stand up paddleboard tours at Standing Bear Lake and Lake Zorinsky. The company offers a range of dates and times at each location, and the cost includes all the necessary equipment.

6. Take a roadtrip down to Kansas City, Mo. to explore Oceans of Fun, Great Wolf Lodge and Schlitterbahn for more wet and wild fun. And while at Schlitterbahn, take a ride down Verrückt, the world’s tallest waterslide featuring a gut-wrenching 50-foot drop (if you have the courage).

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• Racket vs. racquet: Racket is the standard spelling for the paddle-like device used in net games such as tennis. Racquet is an alternate spelling used for sports such as squash and racquetball. In tennis, racket is the preferred spelling.

Omaha Fun Facts• The TV dinner was invented by C.A. Swanson & Sons

in 1954 in Omaha.

• The Men’s College World Series has been played in Omaha since 1950.

• The “Got Milk” and “Pork — The Other White Meat” advertising campaigns were created from the Omaha advertising agency Bozell.

• The classic Reuben sandwich was invented at the Blackstone Hotel in the 1920s.

• Omaha boasts the largest furniture store in the United States (Nebraska Furniture Mart), as well as the largest jewelry store (Borsheims) that holds 100,000 jewelry pieces and watches.

• The Dome at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is the world’s largest, glazed geodesic dome. The Zoo is also home to the America’s largest indoor rainforest.

Nebraska Fun Facts• The name Nebraska comes from the Otoe Indian

words Ñi Brásge, meaning flat water.

• Nebraska is the only state in the United States with a unicameral legislature.

• Nebraska National Forest, located in Chadron, Neb., is the largest hand-planted forest in America, covering 141,159 acres.

• Kool-Aid was invented by Edwin Perkins in Hastings, Neb. in 1927. The Annual Kool-Aid Days celebration in Hastings will celebrate 19 years this year and boasts the largest Kool-Aid stand.

• Bailey Yard, the world’s largest railroad classification yard, is located in North Platte.

• The National Museum of Roller Skating is located in Lincoln, Neb.

Events at the Club

Youth Program Open HouseMay 27

The Master’s Cocktail PartyApril 1

10th Annual Youth Fishing TournamentJune 12

Did you know the turf grass plant is 85 percent water by weight? Did you know water is continuously lost through evaporation from the leaves as it cools itself? Or that a plant’s roots, that work as a pumping system, can only function if there’s available water in the soil?

Keeping water at the proper balance within the plant is one of the core functions of a golf course superintendent. The Grounds crew relies on the irrigation system, rainfall and supplement watering (called hand watering). The decision about where, when and how much water to apply comes down to the arts and science of turf grass management.

The Moisture MeterTurf grass management requires a great understanding of how and when to use the irrigation system. Armed with the knowledge that golfers enjoy firmer and dryer conditions, the best use of an irrigation system is to supplement natural rain fall, not replace it. A tool called a moisture meter, shown on the opposite page, plays a major role in water management. Instead of guessing water needs, the meter is used to probe the root zone to evaluate the moisture volume content. When turf wilt visibly occurs, the grass is already under significant stress, particularly when temperatures exceed 90 degrees.

At Oak Hills, we want to see a moisture content of 14 to 16 percent first thing in the morning. If the meter shows

a number below that range, additional water is applied. During a typical summer day, the ground normally will lose 6 percent of its moisture.

Walk-behind AerifierOther extreme environment factors can effect ground moisture such as stress due to heat, turf disease and compaction from cart and foot traffic.

As a course that records around 25,000 rounds per year, the ground experiences a significant amount of foot and cart traffic stress. The ground in high traffic areas, such as tee and green complexes, entry and exits on fairways and the beginning and end of cart paths, will show compaction as the season continues. When the ground becomes compacted, water in filtration into the soils is compromised, therefore, additional water is needed. So how do we remedy this? It’s a technique of venting the compacted areas. This is done with a walk-behind aerifier, as shown below, that has small tines, penetrating the surface area about 3 to 4 inches. This relieves compaction, adds valuable holes for gas exchange to the root zone and allows cooling of the soil profile.

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You’ve probably seen or heard the stories splash across the daily news — the Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in Nebraska, at Pulaski Park in Omaha. But what does it actually mean?

The Emerald Ash Borer is a green, metallic-colored beetle native to eastern Asia that feeds on ash species. In its native habitat, it’s not considered a significant pest. However, outside its native habitat, it’s an invasive species and is highly destructive to ash trees native to northwest Europe and North America. The first invasive borer was detected in Detroit in 2002.

Oak Hills recently inventoried the ash trees across the grounds — we have 195 trees in total, and of those, there are an estimated 60 in poor health. Director of Grounds Dan Maddox and his staff are developing an action plan to treat high-valued ash trees with an injection, while the others will receive a less expensive treatment. Once the plan has been implemented, the Club will provide updates on the different treatments, tree removal and replacement with different species of trees.

What’s small and shiny, green with antennas and destroys ash trees?

The Emerald Ash Borer

In June, the Club welcomed a new Executive Chef, Zach Chingren, and we think you’re going to love him. To help you get to know Zach a little better, he answered some typical — and some not-so-typical — questions.Where are you from?I was born in Grand Island, Neb., but was raised in Hastings, Neb.

Where did you go to school?I graduated from Hastings Senior High and attended the culinary school at Central Community College.

Married? Kids? Pets?I’m married to my amazing wife Beth. Currently, we don’t have kids, but we have three dogs: two black pugs (Frank and Jimmy) and a black lab named Chloe.

What is your favorite food to eat?I’m a huge fan of the hot dog. You can’t beat its simplicity.

How many pillows do you sleep with? Fluffy or hard?One pillow and somewhere in-between fluffy and hard.

NEW CHEF

MEET THE

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Membership Type Gift Card AmountGeneral Golf $1,000 Corporate Golf $1,000Corporate Golf Plus $1,000Young Professional Golf $720Second Club Golf $432Non-resident Golf $720Social $288Senior Social $144

#referafriend#sharewhatyouknow

#itsworthit#ilikemoney

The best way to grow the membership at Oak Hills is through you. Do you know friends, family, coworkers who would be a good fit at the Club? Send them our way — 402-895-3636, ext 204 or [email protected].

With the referral program, we’ll make it worth your time. If your referral joins the Club, you’ll receive a gift card valid at any retail outlet at the Club — golf or food.

See the chart to the right for a breakdown of what you can earn. Plus, it’s not just once. Every new member you refer will earn you a new card.

Here’s your chance to get that new set of club’s you’ve been eyeing. #memberreferralgotmenewclubs

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Do you have a specialty or favorite food to make?I love to grill meat, specifically beef and pork. I have a background in meat production and dry-aging beef.

What would you sing at karaoke?Truth be told, I’m a karaoke fanatic! There’s a great karaoke bar in my hometown where I love to sing. My favorite songs are all over the place — I like to sing Elvis, Sinatra and alternative bands from the 90s such as Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains and Pearl Jam. If there is a stage and a mic, I’ll probably sing.

If you could only eat one more meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?Probably hot dogs.

Have you or do you have a nickname?Because of my stature (I’m 6-foot-6-inches tall), a lot of my friends call me “Stretch,” but my Spanish-speaking friends call me “Grande.”

Do you have any hobbies?I love riding my motorcycles and camping with my wife.

If you could join any band (past or present), who would it be?The Beatles. Who wouldn’t love to travel the world and perform amazing music?

If you could share a meal with any four people, living or deceased, who would it be and why?My dad so I could fill him in on how my life is going and talk about motorcycles; both my grandfathers so I could learn more about their life stories; and Theodore Roosevelt because I know that guy had to have some good stories.

What’s the most daring thing you have ever done?My wife and I rappelled out of a treetop while we were zip-lining through a rainforest in Fiji.

Do you have a favorite family recipe?I have all of my paternal grandmother’s Christmas cookie recipes and a whole box of my maternal grandmother’s recipes.

What’s the most unusual thing you have ever eaten?As a chef, you taste everything so I have eaten a lot of “weird” things. Frogs, rabbits, moose, squirrel, lion, alligator, snake, shark, turtle and a variety of bugs while on my motorcycle.

What was your first job?Like every small-town kid, my first job was detasseling in the cornfields. My first steady job though, was working in the kitchen at the hospital in Hastings while in high school.

WOMEN’S GOLF EVENTSEvent When Details

WGA Championship Weekend August 6-7

Individual stroke play eventAwards for 9-hole and 18-hole Club Champion, Senior

Club Champion and Second Annual Bodner-Bowzer Super Senior Memorial Champion

WGA Oakfest August 13 Second annual event; More information to come

WGA Stagette August 20 Four-person scramble and derby

TNL Classic August 28 More information to come

MEN’S GOLF EVENTSEvent When Details

Men’s Stag and Derby July 9 Two-man teams with a shotgun start

Member-Guest Invitational July 20-23 Club-favorite event with teams competing for the Green Jacket and bragging rights, plus new match play format

MGA Club Championship August 20-21 Flighted stroke play

Pro/Member Golf Tournament August 25-26 Net best ball

TMGL Finale September 1 More information to come

Men’s Stag & Derby September 22 Two-man teams with a shotgun start, followed by a derby of the 12 players with the lowest gross score

10Cup October 8-9 Ryder Cup-style event. You must pre-qualify in order to play

OTHER GOLF EVENTSEvent When Details

Twilight July 1 Couples golf scramble event open to all members followed by dinner; refer to page 22 for more detail

Family Fun Night July 10 Tee times reserved for families from 4-6 p.m.

Twilight July 15 Couples golf scramble event open to all members followed by dinner; refer to page 22 for more detail




Twilight August 5 Couples golf scramble event open to all members followed by dinner; refer to page 22 for more detail

Twilight September 2 Couples golf scramble event open to all members followed by dinner; refer to page 22 for more detail

Couple’s Championship September 18 Gross and net best ball

This year’s Rally for the Cure event was another big success, and that’s because of your support. With your help, the event raised $8,300 for cancer research and education. Half of the proceeds are donated to Susan G. Komen for research and the remaining raised is donated to Komen Nebraska, who provides 91 counties with free mammograms, education and other services to cancer patients.

Congratulations to all the winners of the raffle and drawings. Here is a recap of all the prizes:

Package No. 1: winners Katie & Gary CrumpFour rounds of golf plus carts at Arbor Links Golf Club and a $100 gift certificate to Bonefish Grill.

Package No. 2: winners Randy & Trichel JorgensenBourbon Basket Mixology, a $100 gift certificate to Biaggi’s, a $150 gift certificate towards sunglasses at Eye Care West and two Creighton Women’s Volleyball season tickets.

Package No. 3: winner Dr. Kirk MufflyBushnell Tour V4 Rangefinder, two Creighton Women’s Basketball season tickets and a hand-painted, beach-themed step stool.

Package No. 4: winner Anna ChoiBushnell NEOXS Wrist Rangefinder, four rounds of golf plus carts at Oak Hills and two Creighton Men’s Soccer season tickets.

Package No. 5: winner Sharon McArdleOak Hills Golf Shop $300 shopping spree, two 30-minute lessons with Jonathan Mielke and a Creighton piggy bank.

Package No. 6: winners Tom & Sandra MarkleyFour Game 2 College World Series Finals tickets, a $100 gift certificate to Blatt/Roja/Blue Sushi and a $100 gift certificate to Jackson Street Tavern.

Friday Twilight Drawing: winner Todd Van EssenTwo Creighton Men’s Basketball season tickets.

As every golfer knows, divots on the golf course can be a real nuisance. We began a new divot fill program this year when the new fleet of golf carts were leased. Every golf cart now has two sand bottles to help you, help us, maintain the golf course.

The proper method for using the sand bottles is simple.• Intact Divots: retrieve the divot and place it back in

the divot hole. Press the sod down firmly. Use the sand to fill in around the seams of the divot. Divots replaced in this manner will heal quickly.

• Fragmented Divots: fill the hole to the level of the surrounding turf with sand. Do not over fill as mower blades do not like sand (it dulls the blades resulting in a less effective cut and higher maintenance costs).

There’s already a common practice where you fix your ball mark plus at least one other on the greens. We want you to apply the same concept to filling divots — after filling your divot, look for another one to fill.

In addition to the sand bottles on your cart, there are sand bottle replacement stations located around the golf course — at the Hole 6 and Hole 17 Shacks, as well as on the island between the two practice putting greens. You can replace your empty sand bottles with full bottles at these stations, at any time.

With your help, this program will help maintain the course and provide a better experience for everyone.

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Sand’s Not Just For The BunkerLearn how the new divot program works

Adult ClinicsAdult Clinic: Beginners Saturdays through Aug. 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. $11 per adult per day

Adult Clinic: Intermediate Saturdays through Aug. 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. $11 per adult per day

Adult Clinic: Advanced Saturdays through Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. $11 per adult per day

LeaguesMens Tennis League Monday weekly league play at 6:30 p.m.

(unless otherwise noted)$7 per adult per day

Womens Tennis League Thursday weekly league play at 6:30 p.m.(unless otherwise noted)

$7 per adult per day

Childrens Tennis League Monday weekly league play at 10:15 a.m. $6 per child per day

EventsRackets & Ritas July 16 at 7 p.m. $22 per adult

Kids Tournament July 25 through July 29, time varies Price varies

UPDATEFacility Enhancement

Subcommittee

Earlier this year, the Board of Directors created a subcommittee to evaluate the Club’s amenities and potential upgrades over the next few years.

The committee consists of John Fullenkamp as the chair and members Amy Benge, Dwight Bollinger, Dave Emerton, Pete Miller, Neal Morien, Bob Murphy, Craig Pohlman, Jane Pohlman, Scott Wright and Mike Zadalis.

Since the committee was formed, the group has met regularly to discuss and form an upgrade plan. Currently, the group is gathering bids on clubhouse redecorating, parking lot repairs, security camera upgrades, tennis court resurfacing, swimming pool upgrades, a deck between the pool and tennis area, a

playground area, golf course renovations to the back 9, and many other enhancements.

At this time, nothing has been finalized, but once the subcommittee has completed its recommendations, the plan will be presented to the Board of Directors, followed by a presentation to General members for an official vote of approval. The overall goal of the subcommittee is to create a plan that adds to the services and amenities of the Club without a major or additional assessment to the membership.

The subcommittee is researching loan and financing options, as well as developing a timeline for the projects that makes the most sense in regards to timing and with the least amount of disruption to the membership as possible.

If you have any questions regarding the subcommittee or the current plans, please contact Mike directly at [email protected].

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GAME SET MATCHEvents | Clinics | Leagues

July 2016

Weekly Schedule

Event details, including dates/times, are subject to change.

Times unless otherwise posted. Hours will adjust with the course hours.

Happy HourTuesday-Thursday

5 to 7 p.m.

Ladies MahjongThursdays in The Pub

12:30 p.m.

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Wine Club WednesdayWednesday, July 6

6:30 p.m.

Men’s Stag and DerbySaturday, July 912 p.m. shotgun

TwilightFriday, July 15:30 p.m. shotgun

4th of July Monday, July 4Regular hours

Family Fun NightSunday, July 10

Tee times 4-6 p.m.


Tee times 4-6 p.m.


Tee times 4-6 p.m.


Tee times 4-6 p.m.

TwilightFriday, July 15

5:30 p.m. shotgun

Rackets & ‘RitasSaturday, July 16

7 p.m.

Oak Hills InvitationalWednesday, July 20-Saturday, July 23

See schedule for times

Kids Tennis TournamentMonday, July 25-Friday, July 29

Time Varies

GLITZ | GLAMOUR | GOLF

Ladies Book ClubThursday, July 7

6:30 p.m.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed 7 a.m. to

9 p.m.7 a.m. to

9 p.m.7 a.m. to

9 p.m.7 a.m. to

9 p.m.7 a.m. to

9 p.m.

August 2016

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Men’s Stag and DerbyThursday, Aug. 1112 p.m. shotgun

Weekly Schedule



Wine Club WednesdayWednesday, Aug. 3

6:30 p.m.

WGA ChampionshipSaturday, Aug. 6-Sunday, Aug. 7

Pro/Member Golf TournamentThursday, Aug. 25- Friday, Aug. 26

TNL ClassicSunday, Aug. 28

5:30 p.m. shotgun


5 to 7 p.m.


12:30 p.m.

WGA OakfestSaturday, Aug. 13

8:30 a.m. tee times

Ladies Book ClubThursday, Aug. 4

6:30 p.m.

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9 p.m.7 a.m. to

9 p.m.7 a.m. to

9 p.m.7 a.m. to

9 p.m.7 a.m. to

9 p.m.

TwilightFriday, Aug. 5

5:30 p.m. shotgun

MGA Club ChampionshipSaturday, Aug. 20-Sunday, Aug. 21

Tennis BanquetThursday, Aug. 4

6 p.m.

Kid’s CampINWednesday, Aug. 3

5 p.m.

September 2016

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Weekly Schedule




5 to 7 p.m.


12:30 p.m.

Wine Club WednesdayWednesday, Sept. 14

6:30 p.m.

Labor DayMonday, Sept. 5*Regular hours*



9 p.m.8 a.m. to

9 p.m.8 a.m. to

9 p.m.8 a.m. to

9 p.m.8 a.m. to

9 p.m.

Ladies Book ClubThursday, Sept. 1

6:30 p.m.

TwilightFriday, Sept. 2

5:30 p.m. shotgun

TWILIGHT

Course Closed - AerationTuesday, Sept. 6-Thursday, Sept. 8

*The Club will be open normal hours*

Couple’s ChampionshipSunday, Sept. 18

1 p.m.

WGA StagetteTuesday, Sept. 20

12:30 p.m.

Uncorked Wine DinnerFriday, Sept. 30

6 p.m.

Men’s Stag and DerbyThursday, Sept. 22

12 p.m. shotgun

Father-Daughter DanceSaturday, Sept. 24

6 p.m.

October 2016

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Weekly Schedule



Wine Club WednesdayWednesday, Oct. 5

6:30 p.m.


5 to 7 p.m.


12:30 p.m.

Ladies Book ClubThursday, Oct. 6

6:30 p.m.

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9 p.m.8 a.m. to

9 p.m.8 a.m. to

9 p.m.8 a.m. to

9 p.m.8 a.m. to

9 p.m.

BingoTuesday, Oct. 4

7 p.m.


7 p.m.


7 p.m.


7 p.m.

Boo BashSunday, Oct. 23

4:30 p.m.

10CupFriday, Oct. 7-Sunday, Oct. 9

Need a location for a meeting? A perk of being a member — no rental charge for meeting space.

Look to Oak Hills Country Club when you need a space for your next meeting or special event.

12325 Golfing Green DriveOmaha, NE 68137

2016 Board of Directors

Jane Pohlman Board PresidentJohn Fullenkamp Vice PresidentDave Emerton TreasurerScott Wright SecretaryNeal Morien AdvisorChris Henkenius GolfJim Jansen GroundsJim Smutny Golf Preston Speece Social & Summer Programs Kelly Sudbeck Food & Beverage

Book your next event at the Club with Candy Mapes at 402-895-3636, ext. 202 or [email protected].

Club Office Hours

Tuesday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Monday By appointment

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