September 13th Nine & Dine

There was quite a bit of excitement around having a theme for our nine and dines…..As you probably noticed last night, the temperatures have dropped and leaves have started to change, so we decided to embrace it and have our September Nine and Dine be fall themed! Whether it be apples, pumpkins, flannel, leaves or whatever makes you think of fall, bring your best attire to share with friends!

Please note that the start time has moved up to a PROMPT 5:15 pm to allow us to finish the round before dark (insert sad face from us at CCB).

Hope to see you there!

DATE: Friday, September 13th – Shotgun start promptly at 5:15 pm

NOTE: The start time will be earlier due to daylight. We know we always say 515pm, but we mean it this time 🙂 

ENTRY DETAILS:

$40 per player ($80 per couple) for member/member or member/guest couples

$50 per player ($100 per couple) for guest/guest couples

Please remember to sign up early! If we get enough teams, this will be a flighted event. If we do not get enough teams signed up early, this will be a one flight event and capped at the first 15 teams to sign up.

You may register as a 4-person team or a couple and we will pair you up

Cart and dinner is included in entry fee

Sign up by phone, in person at the Pro Shop, or by email at ccofbarrepro@gmail.com

Sign up closes Wednesday, September 11th at 6:00pm, but we encourage you to sign up early because this event has been at capacity all season! If we don’t get enough teams for two flights, only the first 15 teams will have a spot so secure your spot ASAP!

 Due to the popularity of nine and dines, all 4-guest teams will be put on a waitlist pending the event filling with member/member and member/guest teams.

FORMAT: 

4-person scramble (9-hole event)

Must use each players drive at least once

DINNER:

Entry includes a delicious dinner provided by Fairways & Greens.

Dinner will be served at 7:45.

Please be prompt in returning to the club house following your round

Fairways and Greens offers a full service bar inside the restaurant and will have coolers available to stock up before the round.

SAVE THE DATE:

Join us again for our last nine and dine on October 11th, which will start even earlier at 5:00pm sharp! I’m sure you can guess the theme for October…

Reminder: Per state law, no outside alcoholic beverages are permitted on the premises, including the golf course or parking lot. Please be mindful of this so we can continue to offer these fun events at CCB!

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Bryson Richards Road to Pro Tournament 9/22

Please join us at the Country Club of Barre on Sunday, September 22nd to raise money to help one our own, Bryson Richards, on his journey to become a Professional Golfer. From working in the Pro Shop, Bag Room, and Maintenance Crew to being regular fixtures on the golf course as members, the Richards family has been a huge part of our golf family at CCB for many years. We look forward to seeing Bryson continue to pursue his dream and hope you can join us in giving back to a family that has given the Club so much. Even if you aren’t able to join us on the 22nd, you can donate to Bryson’s journey by cash, check, or Venmo using the details below.

PS: The tournament is already filling FAST. This event will be capped at 22 teams, so sign up ASAP!

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P.O. Box 298
Barre, VT  05641(802) 476-7658
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Fall Update: Annual Meeting and Elections

FALL UPDATE:

The Board of Directors would like to pass along a fall update, which includes the annual meeting notice, fall golf schedule, Board of Director (BOD) elections, and some general course updates including the fall club calendar.

The annual meeting will be held Monday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m. at the Country Club. Annual updates from various committees will be provided and the results of the Board of Directors election will be released. Attendance by all CCB members is encouraged.

Fall Golf Schedule
Due to the changing seasons, expect early tee times to be shifted 30 minutes later in the morning effective on Monday, Sept. 2. The first tee time of the day will be at 7:30 a.m. during the month of September. Effective on Oct. 1, the first tee time will be at 8 a.m. Evening tee times will also be adjusted accordingly.

The tee sheet has been very busy so please remember to book your tee times in advance. We try to get everyone out there, but the only way to guarantee we can is if you schedule a tee time.

Please also remember that standing tee times are only valid until Oct. 1. This is due to repeated “no call, no shows” over the past few years as the days get shorter and a little colder. Please touch base with the Pro Shop if you plan to continue to utilize your standing tee time so we can make arrangements. If these are routinely not used, they will be forfeited so we can keep the course open for play.

An update to the fall calendar is included below.

CCB Annual Meeting and Board Elections
Looking to get involved? There are SEVEN open positions on the CCB Board of Directors up for election this fall. The CCB board is comprised of 13 members, each of whom serve a three-year term. Four of these elected positions will serve full three-year terms beginning on Jan. 1, and three will fill vacated positions for the remaining one or two year terms. Each board member serves on one or more of the following committees: Pro Shop, Tournament, Greens, Membership/Marketing, House and Finance.

To run for a board position please submit your name and a brief bio to countryclubofbarre@gmail.com by Sept 19th. Elections will take place virtually from Sept 22nd-Sept 29th with elections results being presented at the annual meeting on Sept. 30th.

Rates will soon be set for 2025 and presented at the annual board meeting. Updated membership applications will be available soon thereafter.
For those that aren’t aware, the Pro Shop is now member owned. All money spent at the CCB Pro Shop goes back to the club. Our head PGA Professional, Joe Dingledine, has worked diligently to get the Pro Shop stocked up with all the equipment that we need. He is also able to take custom orders and bring in many items we don’t carry in stock.

We encourage members to spend money in our Pro Shop instead of somewhere else. As an additional note, Pro Shop credit from 2024 will be rolled over into next year, but to help keep our merchandise fresh and costs down, we encourage anyone with Pro Shop credit to spend it prior to the end of this season.

ANY PRO SHOP CREDIT ISSUED PRIOR TO 2024 WILL EXPIRE AT THE END OF THIS SEASON.

2024 Fall Calendar Updates

September 6th: Elk’s Outing – Course closed until late afternoon

September 8th: Gusto’s Outing – Course closed until late afternoon

September 11th: Norwich University Outing – Course closed until 12:40

September 13th: Nine and Dine – Course closed starting at 2:00pm

September 17th: Women’s Golf Association year end event – Course closed until 4 p.m.

September 22nd: Road to Pro fundraising event for Bryson Richards – Course closing starting at 9:30 a.m.

September 27th: Craft Beer Open – Course closed

Craft Beer Open Registration

October 4th: Freezing Fun For Families Outing – Course closed

Freezing Fun For Families Registration

October 9th: Superintendents Scramble – Course closed at 10am

October 20: Kris Kemp Outing – Course closed until late afternoon

October 27: CCB Turkey Shootout – Course closed in morning for member tournament

We hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!

CCB Board of Directors

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Centennial Celebration Saturday 6/29!

Country Club of Vermont 100th Anniversary logo
Reminder that this weekend is the Member Member Tournament and our Centennial Celebration which includes our 2025 Membership Raffle!!

A couple things to note:

The golf course will be CLOSED ALL DAY SATURDAY 06/29/2024 for anyone not participating in the Member-Member. There will be no tee times available after the event!!! This does not include the centennial celebration which is open to everyone.

The membership raffle, including all other great prizes will be drawn around 7:00pm Saturday. You do not need to be present to win, but you must have purchased your tickets by 6:45pm to be eligible to win.

Please join us in celebrating the Country Club of Barre’s 100th year anniversary on Saturday, June 29th starting at 5:30pm.

This incredible milestone is a testament to the enduring legacy and cherished memories shared by generations of our community. To mark this momentous occasion, we are organizing a spectacular anniversary celebration at the Club on Saturday, June 29th. Please note that this event will not be part of the Member Member tournament itself, but an additional free event open to all members and guests!

Please let the Pro Shop know if you and any guests plan to attend. This event is free to all who wish to attend, but we would like to get a gauge of numbers beforehand. Signing up is not a binding commitment, but will help us organize and prepare for the event.

What should I expect?

5:30-7:00 pm – Cocktail Hour and Hickory Club Challenge

Light appetizers and a cash bar at Fairways and Greens. Grab a drink and some finger food while checking out a timeline of CCB’s history and reminiscing with friends.

Want to see how your play lines up using historical equipment versus the modern technology we have today? There will be some hickory clubs and older generation golf balls available on the first tee to see how your distance compares. Additionally, we will have a ~150 yard hole set up on the 9th hole to see how close you can stick it without being able to use your favorite wedge.

7:00-7:45pm – Guest Speakers

Join us as golf historian, Kevin Mendik, shares some of CCB’s early history starting with Wayne Stiles’ original course design followed by some more familiar faces discussing the renovation to 18 holes and the changes that shaped the beautiful golf course we have today. Along the way, current and former members will share some of their favorite memories at CCB including our longest tenured CCB Member!

7:45-9:30pm – Membership Raffle and Social Hour

Following our presentation, we encourage members to mingle, swap stories, and check out some of the historical artifacts we’ve gathered to share with you.

Ticket sales for the 2025 Membership Raffle are still underway! There are over 30 prizes already including the grand prize of a 2025 Membership to the Country Club of Barre! Stop by the Pro Shop to buy some tickets for a chance to win some incredible prizes.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to celebrating 100 years of excellence with you!

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Two openings on the Board of Directors

Greetings Members,

Do you love the Country Club of Barre as much as we do? Do you want to help keep our club at it’s best? Here’s your chance! There are currently two vacant seats on the Board of Directors. The vacant positions will be filled ASAP as approved by the current Board of Directors and will last through December 2024. These positions will be up for re-election by membership at the annual meeting in August for a new 3-year term beginning in January, 2025.

Any member who is interested in serving on the board is asked to provide a brief written biography detailing your background and interest. Biographies must be emailed to countryclubofbarre@gmail.com. 

The CCB BOD is comprised of 12 board members, each of whom serve a 3-year term (shorter terms such as the one above may pop up when a board member steps down prior to their term ending). Each board member serves on one or more of the following committees: Tournament, Greens, Membership/Marketing, House, Pro Shop, and Finance.

Please respond to this email if you have questions or would like to express your interest in joining the board.

Thanks!

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100th Anniversary Event: June 29, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Please join us in celebrating the Country Club of Barre’s 100th year anniversary on Saturday, June 29th starting at 5:30pm.

This incredible milestone is a testament to the enduring legacy and cherished memories shared by generations of our community. To mark this momentous occasion, we are organizing a spectacular anniversary celebration at the Club on Saturday, June 29th. Please note that this event will not be part of the Member Member tournament itself, but an additional free event open to all members and guests!

Please let the Pro Shop know if you and any guests plan to attend. This event is free to all who wish to attend, but we would like to get a gauge of numbers beforehand. Signing up is not a binding commitment, but will help us organize and prepare for the event.

What should I expect?

5:30-7:00 pm – Cocktail Hour and Hickory Club Challenge

Light appetizers and a cash bar at Fairways and Greens. Grab a drink and some finger food while checking out a timeline of CCB’s history and reminiscing with friends.

Want to see how your play lines up using historical equipment versus the modern technology we have today? There will be some hickory clubs and older generation golf balls available on the first tee to see how your distance compares. Additionally, we will have a ~150 yard hole set up on the 9th hole to see how close you can stick it without being able to use your favorite wedge.

7:00-7:45pm – Guest Speakers

Join us as golf historian, Kevin Mendik, shares some of CCB’s early history starting with Wayne Stiles’ original course design followed by some more familiar faces discussing the renovation to 18 holes and the changes that shaped the beautiful golf course we have today.  Along the way, current and former members will share some of their favorite memories at CCB including our longest tenured CCB Member!

7:45-9:30pm – Membership Raffle and Social Hour

Following our presentation, we encourage members to mingle, swap stories, and check out some of the historical artifacts we’ve gathered to share with you.

Ticket sales for the 2025 Membership Raffle are still underway! See the list of more than 30 prizes already including the grand prize of a 2025 Membership to the Country Club of Barre! Stop by the Pro Shop to buy some tickets or purchase a ticket online through Venmo for a chance to win some incredible prizes.

Can I participate?

Of course! A centennial celebration would not be complete without the contributions of our revered members. We are looking for current and former members to share some of your favorite memories with us so we can incorporate them into the celebration. We all know golfers love our stories and those stories aren’t short in nature, but we are limiting our formal speaking time to allow for more socializing and sharing personal stories. With that said, we would love for a few members to share a short story with everyone during the presentation portion of the evening. If you have a story to tell, please reach out to CountryClubofBarre@gmail.com and let us know. Even if we don’t have time for everyone to tell their stories, we are looking for written memories, photographs, or other submissions that will be on display in the club in the weeks leading up the celebration and be featured at the celebration.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to celebrating 100 years of excellence with you!

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100th Anniversary Raffle List of Prizes and Winners

Country Club of Vermont 100th Anniversary logo

As part of the 100th Anniversary celebration, CCB held a raffle with prizes donated by area businesses and members. At the 100th anniversary celebration, the winning tickets were drawn. Proceeds will benefit course improvements.

RAFFLE PRIZES and list of WINNERS:
  1. The Meltdown $25-Joe Lavin, Tim Rouelle
  2. Cornerstone $50-Josh Dickinson, Bob Pope
  3. Wilkin’s Apparel-Patno, Nick Ross, Adam Martin, Dillon Sleeper, Cody Blake
  4. Nelson’s Firepit-Judy Gendron
  5. Mulligan’s $50-David Guild, Erika Bailey
  6. Capitol Stationer’s Bag-David Williams
  7. Richard Bashara-Car Washes-John Plante, Rusty Valsangiacomo, Adam Martin,Ram Hartley, Marty O’Connor, Don Ennis
  8. Lenny’s Shoe Yeti Cooler- Craig Chase
  9. Marshall Tire $50 pro shop credit-Carl Parton, Craig Chase
  10. Wobby’s jeweler’s Watch-Kevin Major
  11. Stagecoach Hollow Maple Syrup-Liz Bond, Don Carpenter
  12. Wayside Gift card-Mike Davis, Shane Hickey
  13. Bigras Auto $100 gift card-Rob Spring
  14. Fairways & Greens $25 -Don Carpenter, Adam Martin, Steve Woodruff, Patno
  15. Exile on Main $50-DJ Hardacker
  16. Espresso Bueno $25-Robert Pope
  17. Forget Me Not Flowers Gift Basket-Peter Weinbaum
  18. Ladder 1 Grill $50-Nancy Rouelle
  19. CCB Golf Bag- Devin Smith
  20. CCB hat & socks-Steve Woodruff, Josh Gosselin, Judy Gendron, Tim Jensen
  21. CCB Tervis Mug-Kevin LaRouche, Dillion Sleeper
  22. Gusto’s Gift card-Darby Bradley, Rob Spring, Tim Jenman
  23. Emilie’s Gift Card-Randy Lamberti
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Member-Member Tournament: Sign up by 6/23 @ 6:00

2024 Member Member Tournament

DATES: Saturday June 29th and Sunday June 30th

Don’t forget to join us for the 100th anniversary celebration beginning at 5:30pm on Saturday, June 29th at the club house. Please note: the 100th Anniversary Celebration is NOT part of the member member. Non tournament participants and guests are welcome to join us for a great evening!

Entry – $150 Per Team
Carts not included in entry (please reserve in advance)

Sign up by phone, in person at the Pro Shop, or by email at oneputt@myfairpoint.net

Sign up closes Sunday, June 23rd at 6:00pm

ORDER OF PLAY: Tee times starting at 8:00 am Saturday and Sunday

18 Holes Saturday, 18 Holes Sunday
Order of flights will be determined by random draw.

For Sunday, the first half of the field will be flipped and redrawn. Each flight is guaranteed one “early” tee time day and one “late” tee time day.

FORMAT: 36 holes, 2-man best ball, Gross and Net

FOOD AND BEVERAGE: No food is included with entry. Fairways and Greens will be open for ordering for tournament participants only

Breakfast sandwiches will be available for purchase in the morning

REGISTRATION: All CCB Member/Member teams may register now.
Half payment is due at registration.

Junior members may play with an adult member 21 or older

CLOSEST TO PIN COMPETITION:  There will be an optional CTP competition on all par 3s. Entry is $20 per player for the weekend.

Only those who enter the CTP competition will be eligible to win. Prize pool will be split equally for each day and hole.

FLIGHT INFO
2-person teams
Black White Gold Red
Strokes @ 100% for the tees you play

THERE WILL BE NO MIXED-TEE FLIGHTS/TEAMS. Both players on each team must play the same tees. Players must declare the tees you plan to play at signup. A minimum of two teams is required for a gold or red flight. Payouts will be based on the number of teams in your flight.

No handicap restrictions for players to partner up. However, partner handicaps with a difference of more than 10 will have an adjustment made (10 stroke rule)  –
e.g. if a 6 handicap and 22 handicap team up the 22 handicapper will play at a 16 handicap

Flights are determined by combined partner handicaps after adjustments for tee and partner rule are made.

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P.O. Box 298
Barre, VT  05641(802) 476-7658

 

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May 5 News from the Pro Shop


News from the Pro Shop
May 5,2024

When the Sun Shines

When the sun comes out the course lights up. The weather has cooperated quite a bit this spring and it’s been a busy year already at the Country Club of Barre.

To help us ensure that everyone has a good experience, please arrive at least 20 minutes before your tee time and don’t forget to check in at the Pro Shop. We’re asking all players to let us know you’ve arrived.

Schedule Back to Normal

Weather permitting, we’re back to summertime hours beginning on Saturday, May 11. Tee times begin at 7 a.m. Sunday through Friday and 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. On busy weekend mornings watch your email for news of frost delays.

Sign Up in the Pro Shop – Men and Women

Grab your partner and sign up for the Maurice Kelley Tournament May 18 and 19, and men’s and women’s leagues starting in late May. Maruice Kelley signup closes as 6 p.m. May 12. Tuesday Men’s league starts on May 28. Ladies will play on Wednesdays beginning on May 29.

Junior League Starting May 29

New this year for the youngsters, we’re looking for 12 junior members to play in a junior league on Wednesday evenings.  Play will begin with a 5:30 p.m. shotgun. There is no charge for the league, but all players must have their own set of golf clubs and some idea of how to get around the golf course on their own.

Mizuno Fitting May 11

The Mizuno rep will conduct the first fitting of the year on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Sign up for a slot in the Pro Shop.

New Cart Procedure

Along with our new fleet of carts we have a new procedure.  Each cart is parked in its own spot.  The key numbers match the cart, and we rotate through the entire fleet systematically.

You will need to come into the Pro Shop to get your key, and please be sure that the key and cart match.  For your convenience, the carts are parked in numeric order.  Thanks to all the members for getting used to the new procedure.

Check Out the New Merch!

Shirts, clubs, golf balls, rain gear, shoes, range finders and much more are rolling in the door every day this time of year.  Also look for the new merchandise bearing our special 100th Anniversary logo.

We’re the biggest retailer of golf equipment and supplies for many miles around and our members own the golf shop, meaning that any profits resulting from sales in the pro shop accrue to the club.  Tell your friends they can skip the ride to Burlington or Lebanon and find everything they need right here.  As long as UPS and FedEx can navigate the construction zones, we’ll keep it coming! Our prices can’t be beat!

New Member Policy

So far we have more than 30 brand new members this year and more coming in daily.  Help the club and help yourself by saying hello, and maybe find a new player for your group!

CCB offers an attractive introductory rate for any golfer who was not a member in either of the last two years. As well, current members who recruit a new member receive a $100 credit in the pro shop.  If you know of a friend who’s thinking of joining, please reach out to him or her. If they join, you get a bonus. If you qualify tell one of the Joe’s in the Pro Shop and  we will issue you a gift card, compliments of CCB.

Throw in the Towel!

If you’re throwing away your old towels, throw them our way!  We’re in dire need of some old towels to use in the bag room. These don’t need to be your finest linens. We need towels for the BAG ROOM!  Just drop them off.

…And your recycled golf balls

Do you have a bucket in the garage that collects all the used golf balls you find on the course?  Clean out the garage and bring the used golf balls to the bag room.  We can use them on the range. Thank you very much.

Joe the Pro and staff of the Pro Shop and Bag Room

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April Club News; Opening Date April 18th!

April 15, 2024
Warm wishes from the pro shop as we return to the course for our 100th Anniversary year! Here is some news you will want to know.

Early Season Tee Times
The course will be open for play, weather permitting, on Thursday, April 18th.

Tee times* will be available starting at the following times/dates. You can book tee times on-line starting immediately:

Dates*                                   Mon-Fri         Sat               Sun

Apr 18 – May 3**                 8:00 am         7:30am         8:00 am

May 4 – May 10                    7:30 am         7:00 am        7:30 am

May 11 – until fall                7:00 am         6:30am         7:00 am

* Prebooked tee-times will begin Thurs, May 2, but will be adjusted for spring opening times until Sat, May 11.
**Course closed Saturday morning April 20 for the Work Bee. Tee times will resume at 1 pm.

Work Bee — Help Wanted! Volunteer 8 a.m. to noon!
Come out on Saturday, April 20 to help the staff and the grounds crew touch up the course.  Bring rakes, chainsaws, a water bottle and your work gloves. Workers will get preferred tee times over the noon hour before the course opens for play at 1 p.m.

Bye Bye Mr. Ed!
One big change in the shop, sadly, is the departure of Ed Ferrari, who has been our rock on weekday mornings for many years. Ed and his wife have relocated. They’ve sold their house in Barre and bought a new home near Blacksburg, VA, where Ed hopes to work at another golf course. (It looks like you all must have treated him well!) Ed will be greatly missed, especially by the early morning golfers!

Sign Up in the Pro Shop
Grab your partner and sign up for the Maurice Kelley Tournament May 18 and 19, and men’s and women’s leagues starting in late May. Men’s league will be held on Tuesday evening. Ladies will play on Wednesdays.

You own it!
When we welcomed Joe Dingledine as the new pro last spring the club also changed the way sales of golf equipment, clothing and accessories are handled at CCB. Beginning last season, you the members own the golf shop, meaning that the profits from shop sales contribute to the financial stability of the club. So whether you need new irons, golf balls or a new glove, think of your pro shop. Special orders are always
available on request.

New Member Policy
CCB offers an attractive introductory rate for any golfer who was not a member in either of the last two years. As well, current members who recruit a new member receive a $100 credit in the pro shop. If you know of a friend who’s thinking of joining, please reach out to him or her. If they join, you get a bonus.

100th Anniversary
A number of things are planned to celebrate the 100th Anniversary, including a special logo on merchandise, a special raffle and a big party on June 29. Watch for ways to celebrate and get involved.

Volunteers Needed Again
Again this year the club has a couple of major competitions that will require volunteers. The Vermont State Women’s Golf Association Senior Championship is planned for July 8-10, and Vermont Golf Association’s Men’s Mid Am takes place August 8-11. Please consider volunteering as a spotter or scorer. For more information or to sign up, contact Joe-the-Pro or Joe-not-the-Pro !

Finally…

We hope you have a great year and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

The Officers, Board and Staff of the Country Club of Barre

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