Dear Members:
Where did the summer go? Each year seems to move faster and it is hard to believe the kids Katie and Tanner will go back to school on Wednesday. We sure have had some nice weather the past few weeks and it is nice to see the heat go away. Oh well, it is state fair time so I am sure the weather will heat up soon.
Thanks to all who participated in this year’s Ryder Cup. Both Captains (Larry Kleinwolterink and David Wagler) did an outstanding job and fun was had by all. Captain Kleinwolterink and his team captured the cup this year by a margin of 4pts. The weather was fantastic and every year when I see all the carts following the shoot outs and the scene around the final hole it makes me again remember what a special place we have at the LPN.
This week is year two of the Brokers International Iowa Open. This is the first year the field is full with 144 players since the tournament left the LPN 12 years ago. A gigantic thank you to Leroy Oxley, committees, the volunteers and last but most important Roger McCarty and Brokers International. This year’s event is scheduled to bigger and better and I cannot thank you enough for all the support. Spectators are welcome and encouraged.
Hope to see everyone soon.
Until next time……
John Dinnebier
General Manager/Director of Golf
Brokers International Ltd. Iowa Open Championship
PAIRINGS SET FOR BROKERS INTERNATIONAL LTD. IOWA OPEN
Pairings for the first two days of the Brokers International Ltd. Iowa Open at Lake Panorama National are set. The Aug. 19-21 tournament is full with a field of 144+ players.
A contract between the Iowa Section PGA and Brokers International Ltd. brings the tournament to the LPN for five years. The Panora insurance marketing company committed $25,000 annually to the event, making it the major sponsor.
John Dinnebier, Lake Panorama National general manager and director of golf, will play the first two days with the 2010 first and second place finishers.
Zack Vervaecke, head golf professional at Jester Park Golf Course near Granger, took first place last year. Sean McCarty, head pro at Brown Deer Golf in Coralville, took second place. The trio will tee off Friday at noon on the #1 hole, and Saturday at 8 a.m. on the 10th hole.
Other professional players of local interest are LPN's PGA Head Professional Gary Babcock, who tees off Friday at 8:45 a.m. on #1 and Saturday at 12:45 p.m. on #10; Justin Smool of Bagley, Friday at 12:27 p.m. on #10 and Saturday at 8:27 a.m. on #1; and Dale McCarty of Plano, Texas, Friday at 12:45 p.m. on #10 and Saturday at 8:45 a.m. on #1.
Area amateurs participating are LPN's 2011 Club Champion Jaron Smool of Bagley, Friday at 8:09 a.m. on #10 and Saturday at 12:09 on #1; Matt Mikkelsen of Panora, Friday at 8:09 a.m. on #1 and Saturday at 12:09 p.m. on #10; Mike Mumma of Jefferson, Friday at 1:48 p.m. on #1 and Saturday at 9:48 a.m. on #10; Bill Douglass of Panora, Friday at 1:12 p.m. on #10 and Saturday at 9:12 a.m. on #1; and Michael Peters of Guthrie Center, Friday at 1:21 p.m. on #1 and Saturday at 9:21 a.m. on #10.
Jared Gillespie, the 2010 LPN Club Champion tees off at 12:00 on Friday and at 8:00am on Saturday. Past Golf Professionals of LPN include Tyler Brooks and Jason Buchanan. Tyler tees off at 12:18 on Friday and 8:18 on Saturday. Jason strike it at 9:12 on Friday and 1:12 on Saturday.
A number of other well-known professional and amateur golfers from Iowa also will be playing, plus many young out-of-state players trying to move up in the ranks of professional golf. Spectators are encouraged. There is no admission charge.
Everyone will play both Friday and Saturday. Sunday’s final round will be limited to the top 70 players and ties. An awards ceremony will be held on the 18th green as soon as the final group has played in and the winner determined.
A complete list of pairings is available under the Iowa Open tab at http://www.iowapga.com/.
The Links Restaurant & Lounge:
The Links Restaurant & Lounge is open to the public. The restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere and quality of service to our patrons. The menu offers a wide selection of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, buffet specials and dinner entrees that are sure to please any person’s taste buds. The Links offers a full service bar and a number of televisions to watch your favorite sport.
The restaurant also has an award winning sandwich in the State of Iowa
We encourage you to enjoy this fine restaurant at the Resort with family, friends and business associates.
August Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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.
2011 Diners Club Membership:
Love to dine at the Links, and 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.
Click HERE to download the 2011 Diners Club Application.
Spikes:
Current Hours of Operation for Spikes:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM to Close
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM to Close
When Spikes is closed, beverages may be purchased up at the Links Restaurant & Lounge.
Spikes can also be rented for private parties or events. If you are interested in hosting an event at Spikes, please give John Dinnebier a call at 800-879-1917
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
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:
Summer Hours of Operation:
Tuesday – Saturday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday & Monday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 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 is the main attraction at the Resort and offers one of the best-conditioned courses in the state of Iowa America Iowa
Lake Panorama National Golf Course is the host of the Iowa Open Golf Championship. The Iowa Section PGA and Brokers International Ltd. signed a five year deal in 2009 to host the Iowa Open at Lake Panorama
The Brokers International Ltd. Iowa Open will be played August 18 - 21, 2011. The Iowa Section PGA, Brokers International Ltd. and Lake Panorama National Resort are excited for year two of the championship as it will continue to get bigger and better every year.
2011 Daily Fee Golf Rates:
October 1st – March 31st:
Open – 3:00 PM: $33.00 +
3:01 PM – Dusk: $22.00 +
April 1st – May 27th:
Open – 3:00 PM: $38.00 +
3:01 PM – Dusk: $25.00 +
May 28th – September 30th:
Monday – Thursday
Open – 4:00 PM: $38.00+
4:01 PM – Dusk: $26.00+
Friday – Sunday & Holidays
Open – 4:00 PM: $42.00+
4:01 PM – Dusk: $26.00+
Reciprocal Agreement for 2011:
As a member of Lake Panorama National Golf Course, another benefit is the ability to play area golf courses for discounted fees. So far in 2011, the following clubs have agreed to participate:
Bent Tree Golf Club
Briarwood Club of Ankeny
Carroll Country Club
Elmwood Country Club
Indianola Country Club
Lake Creek Country Club
Legend Trail Golf Club
Spencer Golf & Country Club
The Ridge Golf Club
Waverly Golf Club
The fee for members is $20.00 per player to play any of these clubs. Tee Times MUST be made by pro shop staff between the two clubs, ie. if an LPN Member wants to play Lake Creek, that member must call LPN, and LPN will call Lake Creek. Tee Time availability is based on approval from pro shop staff at each club. Each club reserves the right to refuse reciprocal tee times for any reason. Please call the pro shop for more details.
Tee Time Update:
Monday, August 15:
Golf Course Closed until 5:30 PM
Iowa Area Development Group Golf Outing at 12:00 PM
Junior Golf League at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, August 16:
Tee Times starting at 7:30 AM
J. Seward Grp at 8:06 AM
Junior Ryder Cup at 2:00 PM
Wednesday, August 17:
Tee Times starting at 7:30 AM
No Men’s League
Thursday, August 18:
Golf Course Closed until 6:00 PM
Brokers International Ltd. Iowa Open Pro Am at 12:30 PM
No Ladies League
Friday, August 19:
Golf Course Closed
Brokers International Ltd Iowa Open Championship
(1st wave of tee times off #1 & #10 tee from 8:00 – 9:39 AM)
(2nd wave of tee times off #1 & #10 tee from 12:00 – 1:48 PM)
Saturday, August 20:
Golf Course Closed
Brokers International Ltd Iowa Open Championship
(1st wave of tee times off #1 & #10 tee from 8:00 – 9:48 AM)
(2nd wave of tee times off #1 & #10 tee from 12:00 – 1:39 PM)
Sunday, August 21:
Golf Course Closed until 3:00 PM
Brokers International Ltd Iowa Open Championship tee times starting at 8:00 AM
Monday, August 22:
Tee Times starting at 7:30 AM
J. Seward Grp at 8:06 AM
Tuesday, August 23:
Golf Course Closed until 5:30 PM
Life Investors Golf Outing at 12:00 PM
Wednesday, August 24:
Tee Times starting at 8:00 AM
Noon League at 12:00 PM
3:00 & 6:00 PM Men’s League
Thursday, August 25:
Tee Times starting at 7:48 AM
Golden Girls TT’s at 9:30 AM
R. Dostal GP at 10:00 AM
IA/NE Industrials TT’s starting at 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Ladies League at 5:30 PM
Friday, August 26:
Tee Times starting at 7:00 AM
IA/NE Industrails TT’s starting at 7:30 – 9:00 AM
R. Dostal GP at 10:00 AM
B. Sobotka GP at 12:00 PM
Friday Couples at 5:30 PM
Saturday, August 27:
Tee Times starting at 6:45 AM
R. Lowe TT’s at 7:03 AM
J. Beavers TT’s at 7:12 AM
B. Sobotka GP at 7:39 AM
Golf Course Closed at 8:15 AM
R. Dostal GP at 12:00 PM
Earlham Quarterback Club Golf Outing at 12:00 PM
Golf Course Open at 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 28:
Tee Times starting at 7:00 AM
J. Godwin TT’s at 7:00 AM
J. Beavers TT’s at 7:48 AM
B. Sobotka GP at 8:06 AM
R. Dostal GP at 10:03 AM
Solheim Cup Ladies Golf Tournament at 11:00 AM
40th Club Championship:
On a day when the weather could not be any better, one player decided to play like it—cool, calm, and salty! Panorama’s “Favorite Sun” wins the 40th Club Championship.
Jaron Smool hung on and went to Sudden Death to edge Ethan Mechling with a par on the first extra hole of the playoff. Jaron Smool, the Senior-to-be at Buena Vista won his first Major Title with rounds of 71-77 and follows an epic, distinguished and storied history over the last 40 years. Jaron’s name will be engraved in Lake Panorama National history and lore for centuries to come.
One spectator during the playoff summed it up best: “Great young man--Great Champion” for Lake Panorama.
“I played great”, said Smool who is playing some of the best golf of his life. “We had great competition for the Championship and I am so proud to be a part of this tradition at Lake Panorama”
Finishing in second was Ethan Mechling, the former All American from Graceland College. Ethan fired rounds of 75-73. After sudden death, Ethan stated “I’ll be back—nobody runs a tournament better than you [Lake Panorama Staff] guys.” Third place finisher was Panorama’s own Matt Mikkelsen who had a two day total of 76-75-141. Fourth Place was Brian Fliehler (152) and multiple past champion Bill Douglass (152).
In the Senior Division, Mike Mumma from Jefferson successfully defended his Senior Title Crown with scores of 79-79-158. Runner-up was Leroy Oxley with scores of 82-80-162. Third Place was David Thomas firing 83-84-167.
Denise Norwood also successfully defended her title of Women’s Club Champion with a two day total of 170 (83-87). Runner-Up was Carla Fitzgerald with round of 89-89-178. Third was Deb Douglass with a total of 189.
Will Babcock was Champion in the Junior Division. Will also successfully defended his Title with a 4-over par 40. That was enough to edge George Appleseth who finished with a 42.
Net Score Winners and Other Finalist:
Men Net: 139, Corey Welberg
Men Net Runner-Up: Rod Knudsen
Men B Flight: 169, Austin Moore
Senior Net: 133, Fred Henry
Senior Net Runner-Up: 140, Leif Eng
Senior B Flight: 178, Mark Jones
Women Net: Deb Douglass
Women Net Runner-Up: Denise Norwood
Women B Flight: Shirley Stephenson
Thanks to all the players for participating in our 40th Club Championship.
Irv Gerlich Memorial Ryder Cup:
Thank you to all the men that played in the 17th annual Irv Gerlich Memorial Ryder Cup. What a great weekend of weather and great golf that everyone enjoyed. Captains Larry Kleinwolterink and Dave Wagler did a great job on putting on this year’s Ryder Cup.
With 80 players, there was 80 points available over the 3 days of play and at the end of Sunday’s single matches, Captain Larry Kleinwolterink edged out Wagler by 4 points with a total of 42. Congratulations Captain Larry and his team for winning the 2011 Irv Gerlich Memorial Ryder Cup.
Thank you to the sponsors of this year’s Ryder Cup. Guthrie County State Bank, Farmers State Bank, Panora State Bank and Peoples Trust and Savings Bank were the major sponsors for this year’s Ryder Cup.
Other key events of the Ryder Cup was the Employee Shoot-Out on Friday night and the member Shoot-Out on Saturday night. With a new alternate shot format for the Employee Shoot-Out, the team of Jaron Smool & Kiefer Mathews won the exciting shoot-out. Dan Wollner & Leroy Oxley took 2nd place while Justin Smool & Avi Anser took 3rd. Thank you to Guthrie County State Bank & Barry Monaghan for sponsoring the shoot out.
Saturday’s shoot out involved taking the top ten low gross and net scores to form the two man teams. Winning the shoot out was the team of Adam Moline & Bruce Ahrendsen. 2nd place was taken by Matt Mikkelsen & Bob Batschelet followed by Chris Mart & Brandon Waddle in 3rd Place.
To close out the Ryder Cup, the 2012 captains were announced after Sunday’s dinner. Congratulations to Jeff Godwin & Jay Gerlich for being next year’s captains!
Ladies League:
Find out the weekly winners from the month of July for pin and mystery events along with birdies and chip in’s by viewing the Women’s Golf Page.
The Ladies league information and other information for the ladies will be featured on the Women’s Golf Page.
Friday Couples:
The next Friday Couples is scheduled for Friday August 26 at 5:30 PM. The format for the night will be 4 Person Best Shot with the use of the String Tournament.
Each team is provided with a length of string. The team may move their ball by hand to a more favorable spot at any time anywhere on the course (including on the putting green & into the hole), measuring with the string the distance the ball was moved and then cutting off the equivalent length of string. When the string is used up, the team is on their own.
For this event’s pairings, the pro shop will create the foursomes so please sign up only as a couple in the pro shop today.
Both Members and Non Members are welcome to play with a entry fee of $10 for LPN Members teams and a fee of $50 for Non Member teams.
Sign up in the pro shop
2011 Stay & Play Golf Packages:
Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind golfing experience at Lake Panorama National Resort with our Stay & Play Golf Packages. LPN’s Stay & Play Golf Packages run throughout the season and are a perfect way to get away for a few days and enjoy great golf and accommodations. Guests may choose from either two bedroom/two bathroom town homes or motel units with double beds or queen bed. All lodging accommodations are located within walking distance of the golf course and Resort.
In 2011, we are again offering opportunities to save money on your golf package while still taking advantage of the amenities the Resort offers our guests. We encourage you to call us today to reserve your stay as reservations for 2011 are filling up fast. Please call us at 800-879-1917.
Click HERE to download the Stay & Play Golf Package brochure for 2011.
Corporate Golf Outings & Tournaments:
Lake Panorama National Resort is taking reservations for golf outings, wedding receptions, banquets and other special events for 2011 and beyond. Call us today to reserve your special event for next year.
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.
2011 Calendar of Events:
Men’s Events:
Final Men’s League Shoot Out: August 31, 2011
Senior Men’s League Shoot Out: September 7, 2011
Women’s Events:
12th Annual Solheim Cup August 25 & 28, 2011
Final Women’s & Sr Women’s League Shoot Out: September 1, 2011
Couples Events:
Friday Couples: (String Tournament) * August 26, 2011
11th Annual Birdhouse Boogie September 5, 2011
14th Annual Iowa
* denotes Pro Shop Staff makes pairings based on blind draw
Events Open to Both Men & Women:
6th Annual Eagles Club Outing: September 14, 2011
6th Annual Pirate Open: September 18, 2011
10th Annual Iditarod—IDITAROD X: TBD
We are looking forward to an exciting 2011 tournament schedule at Lake Panorama National Golf Course. If you have any questions about these scheduled events, please give us a call at 641-755-2024. See you in the spring.
Pro Shop Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Fairways and Greens,
John Dinnebier
General Manager/Director of Golf
Head Golf Professional
Michael Kleinwolterink
Assistant Golf Professional
