Patriot Day & Olney Invitational News!

Olney Invitational Golf Tournament at Orleans Country Club

Saturday, September 22, 2018

This was the first year of an annual event.  There were 80 players, which is a great turnout for the first year.  It will certainly grow moving forward!

One of the highlights of the day was the music that was playing outside while people played golf, it could be heard throughout the entire course, thank you to Nick Bourassa of NIX MIX!  Also thank you to Barr Hill Distillery and to Jasper Hill Farm for their delicious samples on the course!  And a HUGE thank you to the many sponsors for this event.

Another highlight was WWII and Korean War Veteran Pete Gonyer who joined us for the event. At the end of the day,  Josh shared Pete’s military background and countless awards and medals pictured in the above photo. A perfect way to wrap up a great day.

After it was all said and done, between the players, the hole sponsors, and the raffle donations, $3,855 was raised for local area Veterans and their families for heating assistance for the upcoming winter.

Also a big thank you to Katie Haley who will handle the actual donations to these families.  Thank you to everyone, hope to see you again next year!

Josh Olney

 

Jane Horton, Bob Horton, Carol Boucher, Bruce Reed & Pete Gonyer enjoying the day.

And Pete Gonyer at the Tee.

Patriot Golf Day Marathon at Orleans Country Club

On Thursday, October 4, 2018,  Josh Olney, PGA Golf Professional and Frank Barsalow, Golf Course Superintendent each played 108 holes at Orleans Country Club to help raise money for the Folds of Honor, which helps provide scholarships to spouses and children of those fallen or disabled in service to America.

They started their day at 6:59 AM and finished the 108th hole (6 full rounds) at 4:55 PM.  Between the two of them, they were able to card 14 birdies and 1 eagle!  Thanks to Orleans Country Club for the use of the golf course and their two fastest golf carts!

A HUGE thank you to all the folks that made donations totaling an amazing $1830!

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Fall Scott Results & Jankowski Wins VT PGA Stroke Play Event

Fall Scott Champions

Sunday, September 9, 2018

Dave Poulin (left) and Jesse Osborne (right)   139 score (-5)

See complete tournament results below!

2018 Fall Scott Results

Jankowski Wins Vermont PGA Stroke Play Championship

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

After two days of play at Stowe Country Club, Dave Jankowski brings home the VT PGA Stroke Play Championship Trophy which now resides at Orleans Country Club until next year’s tournament.

As Wednesday’s round started to reach its eventual conclusion, Jankowski could see a possible win when he got to the final hole. “I knew that I needed to make par on eighteen, and I was able to sink an eight footer for par to win it. It came down to the last shot and Dave Bennett finished one shot behind me at one under par and I was fortunate enough to edge him out at two under par,” said Jankowski.

With the win, Dave gets a glass trophy to keep for himself, and the big trophy will get a plaque added to it with Dave’s name on it and will be on display at OCC.

See Dave Jankowski’s scorecard!

See PGA Stroke Play results.

  

 

 

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One Heck of a Golf Story

On Thursday, August 23, 2018 the “early morning group” awarded Ray Giroux with a trophy for his “Double Roof” shot birdie on Hole #18 this season.

According to unnamed witnesses, the ball was hit with a hybrid club onto the roof over the ladies locker room, then bounced high in the air coming down on the porch roof facing the green, then rolling off onto the ground and ending up 4 feet from the hole for an easy putt. The trophy was presented by Cincinnati Ron.

The members of the early morning group are Charlie Killian, Mike Kelton, Walt Raymond, Don Putvain, Mark Hallam, Pat Clarke, Pete Bertoletti, Ray Giroux, Stephen Plume, Bob Fair, Cincinnati Ron and Darryle Mongeon.

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Fun Nite Tonight – Join the Party

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Hole-In-One for Frank Barsalow, Course Superintendent

Frank Barsalow, Course Superintendent of Orleans Country Club carded a Hole-In-One

Friday, June 22, 2018
3rd Hole ~ Seven Iron ~ 155 Yards
Witnessed by Josh Olney – PGA, Ed Castle and Bob Horton

This is our 2nd Hole-In-One of the Season!

The 1st was recorded by Kaden Swett of Orleans Country Club

Thursday, May 17, 2018
13th Hole ~ Pitching Wedge ~ 135 Yards
High School Senior’s First Hole-In-One
Event: Thursday‘s Men’s Quota League
Witnessed by his father Andrew Swett

Visit our Hole-In-One Club to see all the members of this elite club.

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VT Woodstock CC Pro Senior – 2 Best Balls Net Leaderboard | New England PGA

Congratulations Orleans Country Club on your win at the VT Woodstock CC Pro Senior event held today, Monday, July 2, 2018.

The team was Red Reynolds, Rodney Sayles (OCC members), John Buik and David Jankowski-PGA.  David also tied first for low pro. What a great day!!

VT Woodstock CC Pro Senior Results

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4th of July Restaurant Hours

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Women’s Instructional Golf Program

To view the schedule, click here!

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Board of Director Openings – You Can Make a Difference!

On Tuesday, April 3rd, notification for the annual meeting will include the President’s letter, meeting’s agenda, last year’s minutes, and the official Proxy Vote.

We will be looking to elect and fill two positions on the board of directors.

Become a member of our TEAM and lead OCC into the future!

The responsibilities of a board member are to act in an advisory capacity, sharing their expertise and management experience. Board members help direct the course of the organization’s strategic planning and offer advice and council. Board members are expected to become actively involved on committees and to attend monthly meetings.

Board members must be an OCC Member and be a holder of a Non-Profit Corp. Orleans Country Club Membership Certificate. Membership Certificates can be purchased for $25 and will be available in the pro shop and at the Annual Meeting.

If you are interested in being on the ballot for possible election to the board, please submit a brief synopsis of your work history, availability to attend meetings and your interest in being on the board at the link below. It is also recommended you attend the April 24th Annual Meeting at Orleans Country Club.

Submit your interest for the Board of Directors via e-mail here and indicate BOD on Subject Line.

Opening for Position of Clerk

We are looking to fill a volunteer position of Clerk for the corporation. The Clerk is a non-voting position of the Board of Directors. The duties of the Clerk’s position take up approximately 6 hours monthly.

1.  Attend and record minutes at Board of Director meetings (1 each month)

2.  Send out minutes to the Board Members via e-mail

3.  Maintain list of Non-Profit Corp. Membership Certificate holders

4.  Plan for the Annual Meeting and record the minutes

Submit your interest for position of Clerk via e-mail here and indicate Clerk on Subject Line.

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