LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
Happy April Eaglebrooke ,
April is one of golfer ’ s favorite months as we get to witness one of golf ’ s greatest events , The Masters Tournament . It is a traditional like no other and there is nothing better than a relaxing Sunday afternoon in front of the TV , watching the leaders play through Amen Corner . This year , we are once again hosting our Masters Tournament on April 13th & 14th . The registration is live in the Golf Shop and all Golf Members with a USGA Handicap are eligible to participate .
In addition to the Masters Tournament , we will be hosting Couples Championship on April 21st & our Championship Weekend ( which was postponed from February ) on April 27th & 28th . Be sure to register by signing up in the Golf Shop .
Member Guest Invitations were mailed out to all eligible members . If for some reason you have not received your entry form , please pick one up in the Golf Shop ( and check with the office staff to ensure we have your correct address ). Entry Forms will be accepted beginning on Friday , April 5th @ 7am . This is a limited field event . Do not wait to get your entry form turned in . Once we receive the first 60 entry forms , we will create a waiting list . Please note , we will not accept an incomplete entry form . Please ensure that your guest has a valid USGA handicap prior to turning in your entry form . Please reach out to Ricky if you have any questions about the registration process .
We have a lot of projects taking place right now around the facility . We are adding structures at the Bag Drop & Starter Station which will create a much better first impression for our players . In addition to these structures , we have purchased new Podiums , Trash Cans , Sand Buckets , Bottle Holders , Rakes , etc for the course / facility . We are in the process of replacing the last of the original pumps at our pumphouse along with a motor replacement . We are working on replacing the Steamer in the kitchen ( which was over 25 years old ). We are also working to clean up some of the old plant beds on the course ( notably on # 1 , # 6 , and # 14 ). In addition to this , we will be completing a surplus of sod work throughout the facility in April .
We are now in our seventh month of the 2024 fiscal year . Despite challenges with El Nino ( in Prime Golf Season ), I ’ m happy to announce that we are on pace to achieve our budget goals for the year . We continue to steer our facility into a more membership driven club . Over the last 6 years , our membership has grown by over 300 %. We now have over 460 memberships at the facility with a lot of opportunities ahead of us . Polk County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country right now , and I ’ m excited for continued growth at our facility in the coming years .
Enjoy the Masters & enjoy your April !
Ryan Roberts
General Manager eaglebrooke newsletter 3