E-Newsletter for May 2018
Welcome!Hi everyone, Memorial Day is this upcoming Monday. We thank our active and retired military for their selfless service to our country. See below for our Memorial Day specials. We also have Rancho Sierra Gift Cards that can be purchased in any denomination for that special Dad or Grad. Click here to purchase online. We’ll mail your gift card to that lucky person – couldn’t be any easier! Book Your Next Tee Time ONLINEHave you tried booking your tee time online? Our online reservation system is a fast and simple way of scheduling your tee time 24/7. Book two months out in advance for golf or footgolf, regular or senior, twilight or nine holes plus, we can handle it all! No credit card required, simply schedule your tee time online and pay at the course 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tee time. Thanks to all who have reached out with questions/comments. Please continue to do so by filling out a suggestion card in the clubhouse, or sending us feedback via your digital receipt. Thank you for your support! And please let us know if there is anything we can do to help improve your experience at Rancho Sierra. Upcoming Events and Specials
Zero Limits Youth Golf League We’re holding a Golf League for our junior golfers starting Saturday, 6/16. They will be separated into two groups based on age, a 9-12 year old group and a 13-17 year old group. 9-12 year olds – This group will play at 9am for 5 weeks. They will play 5 holes from the 150 yard markers; Double Par Pickup if needed on a hole. 13-17 year olds – This group will play at 12pm for 3 weeks. They will play 9 holes from the Blue tees. All youth must be certified by Paul Do Canto through an on-course test ensuring command of golf safety/rules/etiquette before they would be able to play in the league. Cost to join the league is $99. Cost for the on-course test is $25. Register online for the league here. For more information, please contact Paul directly at thegolfyoda@aol.com or call (661) 965-3498. Specials Memorial Day Specials: We are offering a Free 9 for active military. 50% off 9 for retired military. Also, from Sat – Mon, 20% off all apparel and golf bags. We know some of you have your eye on some of the bags so here’s your chance! Father’s Day Specials: Give Dad a treat that he will really appreciate – an improved golf game!
News from the ClubhouseWe here at the course hope all mothers, grandmothers and those raising their children had a fantastic Mother’s Day. We have Father’s Day coming up in June and we have Gift Certificates available in any amount that you would like, it can be used for their golf, cart, something to eat, drink or purchase golf balls, tees, clothes, towels etc. etc. After you play or before and even during, we have hot dogs, polish dogs and on the weekends a crock pot full of chili cooking, along with a full variety of beers and sodas. Not in the mood for a meal? There are all kinds of snacks available to take out on the course. Need tees, balls, ball markers, shirts, hats and gloves come in next time you’re out here and look around, don’t see what you are looking for ask us and we will try and get it for you. Tired of playing alone or looking for some completion? We have a Men’s Club that play Tuesday, Thursday and Sun come out andplay as a guest with them to see if you would like to join. They play a variety of games and have quite a few members. Their tee off time for all three days is 8:00 but come at least half an hour early to get acquainted with some of the players. Please help us take care of the course by fixing your ball marks and divots on the tee boxes and mostly the greens, it takes months for those not fixed to recover and look good. Fix yours and 1 or 2 others. If everyone does this it will surely help keep the greens and tee boxes looking greatl We have a variety of new clubs, balls and bags in the club house don’t see something you want ask one of the starters and we will try our best to carry it in the club house. Its snake season again please be careful if you have to go search for your out of bounds ball. They are coming onto the course from the desert and we don’t want you stepping on one and getting bitten. We have range cards available for $49.95 and family cards for $84.95. Remember, “Practice puts brains in your muscles”, and there is no such thing as a natural touch. Touch is something you create by hitting millions of golf balls.
Mens Club NewsHappy Memorial Weekend! I hope all of us take a few moments to remember those who have given their lives for the freedoms we enjoy. And many thanks to those who have served and are currently serving to protect our freedom. With the weather warming up, it’s time to be on the lookout for snakes. This picture was taken on May 13. On May 6, the Mens Club held their semi-annual Points Tournament. Members accumulated points by supporting and participating in Mens Club activities over the last six months. Congratulations to the winners! The Rancho Sierra Mens Club has quite a few activities planned on the horizon. On May 31, the Mens Club will have their first JETHAWKS night! Members and guests will attend the baseball game between the Lancaster Jethawks and the visiting Inland Empire 66ers. It will also be $2 beer and soda night. If you’re interested in joining us, send us an email for more info. On June 15 and 16, the Mens Club is having an away trip to Primm, NV to play the two courses at Primm Valley Golf Course. We have a 12 noon tee time on the Lakes Course on Friday, June 15 and a 10 am tee time on the Desert Course Saturday, June 16. Green fees are $50 on Friday and $60 on Saturday. This away trip is open all golfers, whether or not you have a GHIN handicap. You are welcome to come as our guest for either day or both days. Contact us by email ASAP if you are interested. Other away trips planned for this summer are Crystalaire in August and the AV Country Club this fall. The Mens Club will also host a social dinner at Gino’s in Lancaster on June 27. More details in the next newsletter. Mens Club Meeting on June 3! The Mens Club will be discussing many upcoming events including the golf outing to Primm, the social dinner and the return of the Club Championship. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:30. If you have any questions, please email us or visit us on Facebook. Don’t forget the ultimate golf etiquette. Respect the course, your fellow players, yourself and the game of golf.
Tips from Our ProWhat’s new & exciting? Hopefully your season has gotten off to a great start…And you’re experiencing some of your best rounds ever – Longest drives and draining putts from every corner of the green.
As golfers we practice with a purpose and anticipate our game to stay intact – But every so often the rhythm or tempo gets a little off and everything goes south quickly. The confidence we had is shattered and we feel completely lost. We start getting quicker and quicker…We tell ourselves to slow down and before you know it we are not making full swings plus decelerating at impact.
The way to get that timing back is practicing hitting shots using two syllables – Such as the word “seven-teen” to regain the tempo that you have lost. Seven on the way back – Teen on the downswing into the follow thru. This works on all clubs including the putter. How simple is that?
As humans we tend to overthink or over analyze – Keeping simple drills such as this one in our routine is a great way to regain our composure quickly and stay off The Bogey Train..Once you get on that train the conductor usually doesn’t let you off for a while…
Be Good To Each Other!
Paul Do Canto |