Dear Members;
Rain, rain, and more rain. Although we have had our fair share of weather this year we are thankful we are in the western part of the state and feel for those living in eastern Iowa.
The Conference Center, Links Restaurant, and Golf Course continue to plug along and business is good despite the poor weather conditions so far this year. The Links Restaurant is doing very well and business is as strong as ever. Rounds played on the golf course are down but memberships continue to grow and if and when the weather breaks, the golf course is in great shape and ready for play.
Our major projects are moving along nicely and both Spikes and Irrigation should be completed sometime in the month of July. Actually we are thinking of opening Spikes at or around the 4th of July and irrigation should be completed in the next couple of weeks.
If you have been watching the television or reading the newspaper you have noticed extensive talk regarding the Iowa Smoke Free Act. It will have some impact on Lake Panorama National Resort and Conference Center beginning July 1st. As many of you know, we have been smoke free since July of last year and we are researching how the July 1st changes in law will affect the LPN. As soon as we know which laws will affect LPN, we will let everyone know.
Look forward to seeing everyone soon.
John Dinnebier
The Links Restaurant & Lounge:
The Links Restaurant & Lounge continues to be a popular place to dine to enjoy great food, service, and friends. The patio furniture is out on the patio now and ready to be enjoyed during lunch or dinner when the weather is nice and warm.
June/July Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Enjoy our wonderful entrees, sandwiches, and buffet specials throughout the week. Don’t forget about the award winning tenderloin sandwich that we have become famous for. Enjoy great food, service, and atmosphere with family, friends, and business associates.
The Links is also open for special events 7 days a week. Please call John Dinnebier, General Manager, to set up your special event with us at 1-800-879-1917.
Diners Club Membership:
Love to dine at the Links, then take advantage of our Diners Club Membership. Enjoy the great food and service of the Links Restaurant & Lounge and save money!
Benefits of being a Diners Club member include:
10% Free credit when you join, (i.e. payment of $500 gets $550 in credit)
Charging privileges at the Links Restaurant & Lounge for the entire year
Charging privileges at the snack shop and bar cart while on the golf course.
Family and Single Memberships are available along with two types of payment structures.
Download the Diners Club Application by clicking HERE
Lake Panorama National Inn & Suites:
Lake Panorama National Inn & Suites offers on site lodging accommodations for your stay at the Resort. The lodging facilities overlook the magnificent golf course and are located within walking distance of the Conference Center and Links Restaurant & Lounge.
Lake Panorama National Inn & Suites offers two bedroom/two bathroom town homes or motel units that feature two double beds or one queen bed. All guests at the Resort have access to the many amenities the Resort offers.
For more information and prices on the Lake Panorama National Inn & Suites, please call 1-800-879-1917.
Fitness & Exercise Room:
June/July Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The fitness & exercise room currently has ten machines that will help you improve your health and fitness level. You may pay a daily fee to use the fitness room or purchase a membership. Memberships are available for a year, six months, three months, or monthly. Membership categories include single, couple, and family.
Membership information may be obtained by calling 641-755-2080 or by stopping at the lodging desk on the main floor of the Conference Center.
Lake Panorama National Golf Course:
Superb Sunshine… Summer is officially here and so is the sunshine at Lake Panorama National Golf Course. The last week we have been treated to beautiful golf weather and the golf course is in excellent shape. The golf course is drying out from all the rain and is in lush, green shape. If you haven’t done so already this year, come out to Lake Panorama National for a great round of golf.
Call us at 641-755-2024 to reserve your tee times.
Daily Fee Rates:
May 26th – September 30th:
Monday – Thursday:
Open – 11:30 AM $37.00+
11:30 AM – 4:00 PM $33.00+
4:00 PM – Dusk $25.00+
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays:
Open – 11:30 AM $41.00+
11:30 AM – 4:00 PM $37.00+
4:00 PM – Dusk $25.00+
Tee Time Update:
Monday, June 23
Tee Times starting at 7:00 AM
D. Brown GP at 7:30 AM
Tuesday, June 24
Tee Times starting at 7:00 AM
D. Brown GP at 7:30 AM
J. Seward Grp at 8:00 AM
Iowa PGA Jr. Qualifier TT’s at 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Wednesday, June 25
Tee Times starting at 7:30 AM
Junior Golf School at 10:00 AM
Noon League TT’s starting at 12:00 PM
3:00 & 6:00 PM Men’s League
Thursday, June 26
Tee Times starting at 7:30 AM
Golf Course Closed from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Midwest Partnership Golf Outing at 12:00 PM
Women’s League at 5:30 PM
Friday, June 27
Tee Times starting at 7:00 AM
M. Riva GP at 10:00 AM
Golf Course Closed from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Iowa State Bar Association Golf Outing at 12:30 PM
Golf Course Closed from 2:30 to 4:30 PM
Saturday, June 28
Tee Times starting at 6:30 AM
R. Lowe Grp TT’s at 7:30 AM
M. Riva GP at 8:00 AM
J. Beavers Grp TT’s at 8:15 AM
M. Hermsen GP at 8:30 AM
Golf Channel Tour TT’s at 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Sunday, June 29
M. Riva GP at 7:30 AM
Iowa Golf Association Match Play Championship
Golf Course Closed until 1:30 PM
Monday, June 30
Iowa Golf Association Match Play Championship
Golf Course Closed until 3:00 PM
Tuesday, July 1
Iowa Golf Association Match Play Championship
Golf Course Closed until 9:00 AM
J. Seward Grp TT’s at 9:00 AM
Golf Course Closed from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, July 2
Iowa Golf Association Match Play Championship
Golf Course Closed until 8:00 AM
Tee Times available between 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Junior Golf School at 10:00 AM
Golf Course Closed from 11:00 AM to Noon
Noon League TT’s starting at 12:00 PM
3:00 & 6:00 PM Men’s League
Thursday, July 3
Tee Times starting at 7:30 AM
Women’s League at 5:30 PM
Friday, July 4
Tee Times starting at 7:00 AM
Golf Course Closed at 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
4th of July Couples at 12:30 PM
Long Drive Contest at 5:30 PM
Saturday, July 5
Tee Times starting at 6:30 AM
R. Lowe Grp TT’s at 8:00 AM
J. Beavers Grp TT’s at 9:30 AM
Sunday, July 6
Tee Times starting at 6:30 AM
2008 Golf Memberships:
Your LPN Staff has put together another exciting year and we are looking forward to serving all of you in 2008. Our golf course will host numerous Member events and a number of statewide PGA, Senior PGA, IGA, IWGA competitions, and corporate and charitable outings. Once again, proving our facility is one of the finest in the state of Iowa is undeniably the choice for those who value a membership that has so much to offer.
FOUR MORE REASONS TO JOIN LAKE PANORAMA NATIONAL GOLF COURSE in 2008
LPN Signs Agreement With 5 Iowa Country Clubs.
his year LPN Golf Members will enjoy an opportunity to play 5 Additional Golf Clubs as Members of LPN.Under the Reciprocal Agreement, Members will have access to the following Clubs:
Ames Golf & Country Club
Lake Creek Country Club
Carroll Country Club
Fort Dodge Country Club
Indianola Country Club
Reciprocal Rates at all 5 Clubs is $15+ applicable taxes (includes 18-Hole Green Fees, Carts, and Practice Balls) Any accompanying non-member guest will pay full rate.To play one of these clubs at the Reciprocal Rate, the LPN Pro Shop MUST arrange your tee times. You WILL NOT receive the Reciprocal Rate unless LPN Pro Shop arranges your tee time with the reciprocal golf club.LPN is excited to offer this additional benefit to our membership. Please don't hesitate to contact the LPN Staff if you require additional information.
Download the 2008 Membership Application by clicking HERE.
Your staff is once again accepting a limited amount of Special Memberships as part of our 2008 Membership Drive. This membership applies to those who were not a LPN Member in 2007. This is an excellent opportunity for you to invite new members to our community and have them come to the same conclusion that we have – LPN is the best place to be a Member in the state of Iowa! Members that recruit new special memberships for 2008, will receive a $50 cash refund for every new membership.
Download the 2008 Special Membership Application by clicking HERE .
In addition to the Special Membership, we have introduced the Distance Membership for 2008. This Membership applies to those who are not LPA Members and do not have a residence within 18 miles of LPN.
Download the 2008 Distance Membership Application by clicking HERE..
Friday Couples:
The next Friday Couples is July 18th
The format for the night is 2-Person Best Shot with Sadie Hawkins partners
Women must invite a man other than their husband to be on her two-person team.
Sign Up as a two-person team or you may request to play with another team.
Please sign up in the pro shop or by calling 641-755-2024.
Afterwards, enjoy great food and drinks up at the Links and wait to see if you won gift certificates when the staff announces the winning couples.
4th of July Couples:
Date: Friday, July 4
Time: 12:30 PM Shotgun Start
Cost: $25.00 per Couple for Members
$75.00 per Couple for Non-Members
Celebrate the 4th of July at LPN with our annual couples best shot event. The fun starts at 12:30 PM with golf followed by the Firecracker Potluck and Awards Ceremony at Spikes. The Long Drive Contest is afterwards off the #1 Tee.
Sign Up as a couple or as a Foursome
Guthrie County Hospital Foundation:
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM Registration, 11:30 AM Lunch, 12:00 PM Shotgun Start, 5:30 PM Dinner & 6:30 PM Awards Ceremony
Cost: $75.00 per person.
Includes cart and green fees, lunch, tee gift, prizes, dinner, drinks and more.
What a great reason to golf! By becoming part of the GCH Foundation Annual Golf Tournament, you will help us continue to offer expert healthcare close to home. Join us Tuesday, July 8 at Lake Panorama National. We offer a fun day with a chance to take home a prize, be outside with friends, and the opportunity to support a great cause!
Sign up in the pro shop or call Jodi Sutton, Foundation Director at 641-332-3834.
Knights of Columbus:
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2008
Time: Noon Registration, 1:00 PM Shotgun Start, Dinner following golf
Cost: $30.00 per person for Members, $60.00 per person for Non-Members
Includes cart and green fees, prizes, dinner and more.
Hole-in-One wins a new Toyota on #16
Bring a group of your buddies together for the Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament. A fundraising event for Knights of Columbus, this tournament is sure to be a lot of fun. Hole-in-One contests on each Par 3, including on #16, a brand new Toyota car.
Call 641-755-2024 to sign up your team today, or for questions about the event, please contact Jerry Suther at 755-3972.
7th Annual Timber Creek Charities Golf Tournament:
The seventh annual Timber Creek Charities golf tournament will be held Saturday, July 19 at Lake Panorama National Golf Resort and Conference Center.
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 10:30 AM Registration, 11:00 AM Lunch, 12:00 PM Shotgun Start, 5:30 PM Dinner and Auction.
Cost: $75.00 per person or $300.00 per team.
Includes cart and green fees, prizes, lunch, dinner, and more
Format: 4-Person Best Shot
Team prizes will be awarded in three flights, and several individual prizes will be available. Awards will be presented following dinner. A charity auction also will follow dinner. People interested in attending just the dinner and auction can purchase tickets for $20. Tee box sponsorships also are available for $100.
Registration forms are available at Lake Panorama National or by calling Timber Creek at 641-747-3225. Make checks payable to Timber Creek Charities and send to 2400 Poplar Avenue, Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Timber Creek Charities is a 501c3 publicly supported nonprofit entity, which provides financial assistance to some people who receive services at Timber Creek Therapies.
Timber Creek Therapies is an outpatient facility where people of all ages and with all types of disabilities receive therapy services using innovative tools not found in most therapy centers. It is nestled on 220 acres of native timber on Timber Creek Ranch just east of Guthrie Center. 2008 is the seventh year of offering hippotherapy (equine-assisted physical and speech/language therapies), and the sixth year offering hydrotherapy (warm, moving-water physical therapy).
In addition to the therapies, therapeutic riding and horse-drawn carriage driving are offered. While most of the patients who receive treatment have some expenses covered by insurance, Timber Creek Charities steps in to help children and adults who don't have adequate insurance. It also helps those who can't afford therapeutic services that are not covered by insurance.
For more information about the golf tournament, Timber Creek Therapies or Timber Creek Charities, call 641-747-3225.
Dan Lehman Memorial Golf Tournament:
An Outing to Benefit Junior Golf at Lake Panorama
Date: Sunday, July 20, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM Registration, 9:00 AM Shotgun Start
Cost: $25.00 for LPN Members, $55.00 for Non Members
Includes cart and green fees, prizes, and much more
Please give the pro shop a call if you have any questions, or want to sign up for the golf tournament
4th Annual Match Play Championship:
The Road to the Final 4
The brackets have been drawn and the matches are making progress. Check the “live” bracket posted in the pro shop to see who you play next.
The handicap used for this Match Play Championship is tee separation and not strokes based off of the two players handicaps. If you have any questions, call Bill Douglass or Gary Babcock
2008 Irv Gerlich Memorial Ryder Cup:
The current deadline for the Ryder Cup has past. If you did not sign up and are still interested, you can be placed on a “Substitute” list to sub in the event someone is unable to play.
Men's League:
In the future, if you or your partner is unable to attend Men’s League, please give us a call at the pro shop to let us know so subs can be called or pairings can be changed.
Download the 2008 Men’s League entry form by clicking HERE.
Women’s League:
Find out who were the big winners from last weeks league by visiting the women’s golf page. Information about the Tuesday 18-Hole “League” and other information can be viewed on the page.
Visit the Women’s Golf Page by clicking HERE.
2008 Corporate Golf Outings & Tournaments:
Lake Panorama National Resort is the perfect place to have your corporate golf outing to thank your employees or clients. Lake Panorama National offers a beautiful golf course, full service restaurant and banquet facilities and one of a kind service to our guests. With competitive prices and the ability to host tournaments with over 300 players, Lake Panorama National Resort is the place to have your next corporate golf outing.
Contact John Dinnebier, General Manager/Director of Golf at 800-879-1917 to see what Lake Panorama National Resort can offer you.
2008 Stay and Play Golf Packages:
Lake Panorama National has a wide variety of Stay & Play Golf Packages throughout the golf season. These Stay & Play Golf Packages are a perfect way to get away for a few days and enjoy a great golf course with your family and friends. Lake Panorama National offers a beautiful and challenging golf course, superb restaurant & lounge, and great lodging facilities for our guests. With a number of amenities and upgrades available, the staff at the Resort is sure to put together a Stay & Play to your taste.
For 2008, we have a number of promotions and savings to make your Stay & Play even more rewarding. Reservations are filling up quickly so please give us a call at 800-879-1917 to make your plans with us.
For more information about our Stay & Play Golf Packages, click HERE to view or print the 2008 Golf Brochure.
2008 Golf Equipment Arrivals and Services:
Lake Panorama National pro shop is ready to save you money.
When you purchase golf clubs from Lake Panorama National, you can now trade-in your old golf clubs. The golf professionals at LPN have partnered with the PGA of America to bring you the ability to trade-in your old clubs for new ones. Find out more information about Lake Panorama Nationals trade-in ability by clicking HERE.
The expanded line of golf equipment this year makes this program even better and with golf professionals on staff that can fit your golf clubs correctly to your game and skill level, it’s a no brainier to do business with Lake Panorama National.
If you aren’t in the market for a new set of clubs but want to make your old clubs feel like new, bring them to us to have them re-gripped. We carry Golf Pride and Winn grips along with the ability to custom order your favorite grips.
Why is having new grips so important, find out why by clicking HERE.
2008 Junior Golf:
Once again, LPN and it’s golf professional staff are dedicated to providing junior golfers the opportunity to experience the wonderful game of golf.
10th Annual Junior Golf School:Your junior will enjoy golf instruction and golf etiquette along with fun and refreshments while attending the 10th Annual Junior Golf School.
The Lake Panorama National Junior Golf School is sponsored by Guthrie County State Bank and Lake Panorama Association.
Open to Junior Ages 5 to 17Dates: Wednesday, June 11 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Cancelled due to Rain)
The following dates have been pushed back one week because of the rain canceling the first week of the school.
Wednesday, July 2 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Wednesday, July 9 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (The final session will be held at the Par 3 West Golf Course with a golf tournament and pizza party)
2nd Annual Junior Golf Camp
Our Junior Golf Camp will be conducted in a safe and professional manner to improve the skills of our junior golfers along with their life skills. Open to boys and girls ages 10 (or going into 4th grade) and up
Dates: Monday, July 14, 2008 thru Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Agenda: Monday, July 14, 2008 1:00 PM - Parent Drop Off/Registration 2:00 PM - Golf Instruction 6:00 PM - BBQ Dinner 7:00 PM - Golf Movies 10:00 PM - Lights Out
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:00 AM - Breakfast 8:00 AM - Mini-Tournament (Will be held at the Par 3 West Golf Course) 10:00 AM - Awards & Gift Presentation 11:00 AM - Parent Pick-Up/Checkout
Cost: $100.00 per student Fee includes lodging, meals, golf instruction from PGA Professionals, mini-tournament, awards, gifts, and much more!
Entry Deadline: July 7, 2008 Download the Golf Camp form by clicking HERE.
.Please follow the link below to find out more information about LPN’s Junior Golf School, Golf Camp, National Pee Wee Championship, and more.
Click HERE to view the Junior Golf Page.
Major Events for 2008:
Men’s Events:
14th Annual Irv Gerlich Memorial Ryder Cup: August 7-10, 2008
Final Men’s League Shoot Out: September 3, 2008
Senior Men’s League Shoot Out: September 10, 2008
Women’s Events:
Forward Tee: August 12, 2008
Final Women’s League Shoot Out: September 4, 2008
Senior Women’s League Shoot Out: September 11, 2008
9th Annual Solheim Cup: September 14, 2008
Couples Events:
July 4th Couples: July 4, 2008
Friday Couples: (Sadie Hawkins) July 18, 2008
Friday Couples (Twilight Putting) August 1, 2008
Friday Couples: (String Tournament) August 15, 2008
Mixed Couples: August 23 - 24, 2008
7th Annual Birdhouse Boogie September 1, 2008
11th Annual Iowa vs. ISU Couples: September 5, 2008
Last Friday Couples: September 19, 2008
Events Open to Both Men & Women:
37th Annual Club Championship July 26-27, 2008
Dan Lehman Memorial Golf Tournament July 20, 2008
3rd Annual Eagles Club Outing: September 17, 2008
3rd Annual MillerLite Pirate Open: September 21, 2008
4th Annual Black & Gold Invite: October 25, 2008
7th Annual Iditarod: November 9, 2008
For further information or questions about these events, please give the pro shop a call at 641-755-2024.
Pro Shop Hours:
Current Summer Hours of Operation for the Pro Shop:
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
See You on the Links
John Dinnebier
General Manager/Director of Golf
Gary Babcock
Head Golf Professional
Michael Kleinwolterink
Assistant Golf Professional
Lake Panorama National 2008 Adopt-a-bed Volunteer Project
Be careful not to get your hopes up, but I think spring is finally here!
As long as there are so many changes going on this year at LPNGC, we might as well add one more. Since I have a full time job at Guthrie County State Bank I don’t have the time (or energy) needed to do a good job landscaping on the golf course. I really didn’t want to give up working on the course, so the last two summers I tried to work evenings and weekends, but it wasn’t enough to keep the landscaping up the way it should be.
So we found a good replacement – I’m passing my trowel on to Janis Hochreiter. She has a lot of good ideas and lots of energy (and has a better summer schedule to get out and work). Janis will be great!! We are going to continue with the adopt-a-bed program.
Last year, we had so many great volunteers (I can’t thank all of you enough) and many have signed back up to take a bed again. There are several beds still available for adoption. Janis is working up a new list and will send a note out for people still interested in taking care of a bed.
Thanks for so many years of support, but I ‘m not totally gone. I’m worried that I will have a dirt withdrawal, so I’ve kept a couple beds to work on yet this summer. I’ll see you out on the golf course.
We appreciate all the work done last year! Here is a list of those that adopted beds in 2008. If you see any of them, tell them thanks for getting the project off to such a great start!
#1) Flag side: Hochreiter Tee side: OPEN
#2) Carol & Keith Peterson / Ron & Glenda Bruggeman
#3) Janice & Dale Hochreiter
#4 Men’s & Forward) Shirley & Kent Stephensen / Pam & Don Parsons
#5) Men’s & Forward) Darwin & Janet Luing
#6) Sandy Mathison / Jan & Gene Hardy
#7) Darwin & Janet Luing
#8) Barb & Mark Moore
#9) Neil & Jolene Wright
#10 Men’s & Senior) OPEN
#10 Forward) Cindy & Mark Sanger
#11 Mary & Larry Hills
#11 Forward) Mary & Larry Hills
#12 SR & Forward) Mary & Larry Hills
#13 Ladies & T-intersection) Barb Wollner
#14) John & Susan Bruckshaw / Mark & Fay Petersen
#15) Carla & Tim Fitzgerald
#16) Tom & Conni Jeschke & Dave & Deanie Thomas
#17) Bob & Marion Malone
Conf Ctr – pro shop side) Janis & Dale Hochreiter
Spikes) Janis & Dale Hochreither
Happy planting,
Barb Wollner
