Madison Meadows Golf Course

DECEMBER 2011

TO ALL OUR GOLFERS AND FRIENDS,

    Despite another spring of inclement weather, 2011 was another great year for Madison Meadows. We say this every year, but once again, the Golf Course was in fantastic condition and the Pro Shop inventory was great as always. Thanks to Pat Stoltz and Michael Brandon along with their staff for their extraordinary efforts in making Madison Meadows a truly premier nine hole golf course. Most importantly, thanks to all our members and patrons who make Madison Meadows such a fun and delightful place to play golf, tennis and spend time.

  Early last spring we were happy to welcome Michael Brandon as our new Greens keeper. Michael brings over 20 years’ experience, and along with his great attitude, is a perfect fit for our golf course.  Michael’s first priority was to get our greens up to speed and he certainly did not disappoint. Our greens looked and played better than they have in recent memory.  Michael was quick to learn the intricacies and quirks of our golf course and quickly got the course looking and playing great. Michael has great ideas and plans for the course and we look forward to having him on our team for many years to come.

   This year capital improvements’ saw the completion of new tee boxes and irrigation on the 6th and 8th holes. Madison Meadows can now boast 32 individual tee boxes and 45 sets of tees.  Madison Meadows is committed to the PGA’s program “play it forward” and the new tee boxes and variety of tees greatly facilitate that program.  The philosophy of “tee it forward” is to take the emphasis off making golf courses longer and subsequently more difficult , but, rather making golf courses  more manageable and fun for every handicap.

  This May Madison Meadows will once again host the High School Class C Championship. The three day event was a huge success in 2010 and we are excited to have it  back in 2012.

   Madison Meadows now has a greatly enhanced web site.   Posted on the website are newsletters, pictures, tournament schedules, calendars, the By-laws, maps and rates including a printable preseason pass form.  You can also now find Madison Meadows on Google Maps. In addition to the web site and Google Maps we are now on ‘Facebook’. During the season we post what’s going on around the golf course and Facebook is a great way to keep up with the daily happenings at Madison Meadows. Lastly, we are compiling an Email data base to keep all those interested informed about important updates and announcements concerning the golf course. If you are not already on our list you can sign up on either the web site or through a link on Facebook.

  In 2012, we are again planning more improvements around the golf course. Two major projects include an additional tee box on Hole #2 and the reclamation, irrigation, mounding and seeding of the upper waste bunker on Hole #9.  We have also found a source and are considering replacing the sand in all the bunkers. The sand we found has a very distinct ‘red’ color to it and would give the course a very unique appearance.  As always, all improvements will be made through donations at no cost to the golf course operating budget.  
                                                                       
   Late winter of 2011 saw the passing of Hulen Coker. Hulen was a great friend and patron of Madison Meadows and will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. In memorial to Hulen, this spring we will construct a new bridge from the parking lot to the clubhouse made possible by donations that have been made in his name.

  Once again, we have temporary tees, pins and cups for winter play. The driving range is also open, please hit from the mats. The Golf course will open for the 2012 season at the earliest possible date weather permitting (Hopefully, early March).

  Finally, we are happy to announce there will be no rate increases for the 2012 season. Through the efforts of Pat Stoltz, Michael Brandon and our entire staff, controlling costs and working within our budget, Madison Meadows had a profitable year and was able to make some substantial reductions to our operating and long term debt. 

  See our website for a printable 2012 preseason rate sheet.   If you are interested in a season pass at the preseason discount please have this in by March 1st.

 Thanks for a great year and looking forward to a fantastic 2012!

Happy Holidays,

Madison County Golf Association

Board of Directors

Tom Leeming, President

Jim Hart, Vice President

Jackie Smith, Secretary/Treasurer

Don Bowen

Larry Cornely

Jerry Singleton

Bill Youngs