TwinCitiesGolf.com Member Update - August 2010
Circulation this month: 17,000+ Golfers
         
>>To view online, visit http://www.twincitiesgolf.com/enewsletter.htm
       
                
1. TCG "Red Hot Specials" 3 Day Only Sale (Tues-Weds-Thurs) - Lowest prices on passes to great local courses. Stock up now for the rest of the season! View available passes and order at www.twincitiesgolf.com/specials.htm
         
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2. UPCOMING TWINCITIESGOLF.COM EVENTS
    
Visit www.twincitiesgolf.com/events.htm to view our complete 2010 schedule and sign up for events. Experience why more than 1,000 golfers have already tee'd it up in events this year!
          
Tues 8/3 at Hidden Greens GC (Hastings, MN)
http://www.hiddengreensgolf.com
Shotgun start at 11:30
2-Person SCRAMBLE format
Only $34 pp (+tx) includes golf, riding cart and a RETURN pass
 
Sat 8/7 at Loggers Trail GC (Stillwater, MN)
http://www.sawmillgc.com
Consecutive tee times starting at 11:00AM
2-Person SCRAMBLE format
$54 pp (+tx) - includes golf, cart & range, a 2-pack of Callaway golf balls and a RETURN pass!
 
Tues 8/10 at Southern Hills GC (Farmington, MN)
http://www.southernhillsgolfcourse.com
Shotgun start at 11:30
2-Person SCRAMBLE format
Only $34 pp (+tx) includes golf, riding cart and a RETURN pass
 
Sat 8/14 at Meadows at Mystic Lake GC (Prior Lake, MN)
http://www.mysticlakegolf.com
Consecutive tee times starting at 11:00AM
2-Person Best Ball format
$79 pp (+tx) - includes golf, cart & range, a 2-pack of Callaway golf balls
  
Thur, Fri and Sat (8/26-8/28) at White Eagle, Stoneridge & Troy Burne
3-day Tour Championship
http://golfconnect.com/nationalchampionship.htm
2-Person Team formats (Shamble, Best Ball, Scramble)
Thurs at White Eagle, Friday at Stoneridge, Saturday at Troy Burne
$299 pp includes 3 rounds of golf, player reception, awards dinner and a $50 Callaway gift card. Compete against golfers from all over the U.S.!
            
>>Visit www.twincitiesgolf.com/events.htm for more info and to sign up
        
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3. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS   
 
Support Tee It Up for the Troops September 10-12. Soldiers receive a complimentary green fee (riding carts additional) at these Hastings-area courses: Hidden Greens, Bellwood Oaks, Emerald Greens, Afton Alps. Immediate family members receive 50% off. Click here for more info
      
DownLowTooSlow.com - Top rated sports gear, closeout prices, one deal at a time. Up to 70% off brand names like adidas, Callaway, Wilson, TaylorMade, Ashworth and Adams Golf.  Check it out today and save big on your next golf equipment purchase. www.downlowtooslow.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
    
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4. GOLF LESSONS/ GAME IMPROVEMENT
         
Hottest New Golf Training Aid: The "Tour Striker": - Take PGA Master Professional and PGA of America Hall of Fame member Gary Ellis’ advice when he says that the Tour Striker “is the most valid training aid I’ve seen or used in the 40+ years I’ve been in the game.” Take the advice of thousands of amateurs, and make the best equipment investment you'll ever make. Call Tim Ryan at 651.437.7490 or email him at tourstrikertim@gmail.com to learn more about what the Tour Striker can do to help you lower your scores, and add confidence to your bag.
www.tourstriker.com
 
Chris Foley Golf Schools - Visit www.ChrisFoleyGolf.com for summer programs and newly listed instructional videos. Located at Madden's on Gull Lake in Brainerd, MN.
             
Jeff Otto, PGA - Head Teaching Professional at Olympic Hills Golf Club (Eden Prairie, MN). Golf lessons available to the public. Offering 45 minute lessons or series of 3. Create your own clinic with friends. Voted "Top Teacher - Midwest Region" by Golf Magazine (2003, 2005, 2007). Call Jeff at 952-941-6265 or learn more at
www.olympichills.com/golfservices/lessons.html
  
Brad Pluth, PGA - Free Custom Fitting for Callaway, Mizuno (with Shaft Optimizer), PING and US Kids Golf if you call 952/401-4653 and mention this ad (a $80 savings).
Junior Lesson League/Tee To Green Program - Golf lessons followed by playing nine holes at Halla Greens or Travel league on Tuesdays or Fridays. Call Brad Pluth at 952/401-4653 or register on-line at www.BradPluthGolf.com
           
Improve your game with PGA Master Professional Greg Schulze, the 2007 Minnesota PGA Teacher of the Year. Selected as a "Top 50 Instructor in America" by Golf Range Magazine. Available for instruction at Island Lake. Visit www.islandlakegolf.com for info on Junior Golf League, Junior Group Classes and Adult Classes. Call (651) 787-0383 or email greg@islandlakegolf.com. Visit www.gregschulzegolflessons.com for more info.
          
Jeff Sorenson, PGA (Columbia Golf Learning Center) - Receive a 2 person hour lesson for the price of a 1 person hour. Call 763.229.6443 or email columbiateachingpro@hotmail.com or visit
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=2361831622#!/group.php?gid=295157412108
    
Three Rivers Park District offers 63 holes of golf and five driving ranges at 5 separate locations: Baker National GC, Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center, Hyland Chalet Golf Practice Center, Eagle Lake Youth Golf Center, Cleary Lake GC. Visit www.threeriversparks.org/activities/golfing.aspx for golf lesson, league and summer golf camp options.
      
     
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5. LOCAL GOLF DISCOUNTS/ COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS
    
Minnesota Golf Card. Play 2 for 1 golf at more than 150 courses and special offers at indoor golf facilities. Only $35 (+tx). Minnesota's most popular golf discount card. For more info and to purchase online, visit
http://www.twincitiesgolfstore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MNGC     
  
Coffee Mill GC (Wabasha, MN) - Purchase any amount of merchandise (balls, apparel, hats, clubs, shoes, etc.) and receive the equivalent amount of complimentary green fee certificates! www.coffeemillgolf.com
    
Giants Ridge (Biwabik, MN) - Play The Legend or The Quarry for only $52(+tx). Valid Mon-Thursday beginning September 6, 2010. Visit www.giantsridge.com/golf/hotdeals for details and restrictions
         
Hidden Greens GC (Hastings, MN) - 7th Annual Big Cup Early Flight Tournament Friday August 13th, 2010. 4 Person Best Shot Using an 8 inch "Big Cup". Registration begins at 6am, shotgun start at 7am. Cost is $60 per person (includes green fees, riding cart, box lunch and prizes). All Proceeds benefit the Hastings Sharks Youth Special Olympics. www.HiddenGreensGolf.com
 
Legends Club (Prior Lake, MN) The NGCOA “Golf Course of the Year-No. America” is a great value at $89 – includes cart. New: Tee Times now on-line at www.legendsgc.com  Sunday “Sundowner” – 18 holes WITH cart after 12pm every Sunday - $67. Tee Times On-Line at www.legendsgc.com or call 952-226-4777 ext 2.
       
Links at Northfork GC (Ramsey, MN) - Enjoy "Hit the Links" Celebration with special offers each day of the month in July. Also register for a chance at 4 dugout box seats to a Twins game. Visit www.golfthelinks.com for more info.
   
Montgomery National GC (Montgomery, MN) - Midsummer Golf Special - $22 Greens Fee anytime on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday - when the tee time is booked online. Revisit Special - with the purchase of a regular rate greens fee you will receive a coupon for a complimentary half cart to use on your next visit!  www.montgomerynationalgolf.com
   
Riverwood National GC (Ostsego, MN) - NEW: Local PGA Professional Steve Fessler (formerly Pheasant Acres the past 20+years) has now joined Riverwood National. Riverwood will be hosting numerous Men’s, Ladies, Seniors and Couples Leagues. Steve also will be bringing an Award Winning Junior Program to Riverwood.
See www.riverwoodnational.com for info or call 763-271-5000
        
Shadowbrooke GC (Watertown, MN) - Joel Goldstrand design located 23 miles W of Excelsior on Hwy 7. Nestled in the countryside. Senior Special: M-F 18 holes & 1/2 cart for $27.00. Weekend special: 4 green fees and 2 carts for $120.00 (4-somes only). Print this email to receive offer. www.shadowbrooke.com. Call 800.450.4240 for tee times
  
Summit Golf Club (Cannon Falls, MN) - 4-star Golf Digest-rated course with bent-grass tees, fairways and greens. Summer Special: $40 with cart or $27 walking. Wednesdays are "2 for $70" including golf and riding cart. Visit www.SummitGolfClub.com to print out web coupons (click on Special Offers).
   
Territory Golf Club (St. Cloud, MN) - Play Central Minnesota’s Premier Golf Experience at the Every-Day Value Rate of $26 golf and $13 cart. If you’re headed for Brainerd and the lakes area plan to stop off on the way up north. Territory GC is located just 5 minutes off Hwy 10 at Hwy 23 St Cloud. Check www.territorygc.com for directions – and easy drive! Tee Times at 320-258-GOLF ext 2
     
Theodore Wirth Golf Course (Golden Valley, MN) - Twins Special: $16.00 for 18 holes. Valid Mon-Thurs anytime and Friday before Noon. Afternoon Delight Special: $16.00 for 9 holes and riding card Tues-Thurs from 2-4PM. Par 3 Special: $8.00 walking/ $14 riding valid anytime. Not valid for group outing or league play. Valid thru 8/27/10. Coupon must be presented to receive special pricing. www.MPLSgolf.org
     
Whispering Pines (Annandale, MN) - Joel Goldstrand-design that's a "hidden gem" located 11 miles west of Buffalo. Senior Special: M-F 18 holes & 1/2 cart for $27.00
Weekend special: 4 green fees and 2 carts for $120.00 (4-somes only). www.WhisperingPinesGolf.com. 877.352.9922 for tee times. Print this email to receive offer.
             
The Wilderness at Fortune Bay (Tower, MN) - The Wilderness at Fortune Bay is part of Northern Minnesota's premiere vacation destination at Fortune Bay Resort Casino. Atop high granite ridges just hours north of the Twin Cities, The Wilderness offers spectacular panoramic views from the shores of the magnificent Lake Vermilion. Wrapped around picturesque Minnesota woodlands, the challenging course is a true golfer's dream. www.golfthewilderness.com
     
Wild Marsh GC (Buffalo, MN) - August specials: $25 Tuesdays with cart after 11AM. Thursdays play 18 holes for $40 riding/$30 walking; Sunday brunch for $9.95 from 9AM-2PM. Seniors play 18 holes with cart on Weds before 1PM for only $25. www.wildmarsh.com
       
Willingers Golf Club (Northfield, MN) - Golf Digest’s “4 ½ Stars” for 14 consecutive years and just 1 mile off I-35. Attention Seniors: New Senior Age – 50+ years. “Senior Day” – Every Monday ~ $35 w/cart. NEW: Two-for-Tuesdays~ 2golfers/2carts/2Grill Lunches-JUST $79 for 2. NEW: Tee Times now on-line at www.willingersgc.com or call 952-652-2500 ext 2.
    
       
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6. GROUP GOLF PACKAGES/ TRIPS
    
Iowa
Tournament Club of Iowa (Polk City/Des Moines, IA) -  Mid-Summer golf get-away south toward Iowa in your plans? Arnold Palmer's  Tournament Club of Iowa, Polk City/Des Moines is the Iowa Golf Association “Golf Course of the Year – 2009”. Just 3 hours from Twin Cities and 10 minutes off I-35. Early Week (Mo-We) Rates are just $49.00 with cart. Tee Times On-Line at www.TCofIOWA.com or 515-984-9440 ext 2.
    
Minnesota
Grand National Golf Club (Hinckley, MN) just 90 minutes north of Minneapolis/St. Paul, offers a championship layout set on rolling hills. Grand National provides both beauty and the ultimate challenge. Located next to Grand Casino Hinckley in Hinckley, Minnesota, Stay & Play Golf Packages are also available. The best stories start here. www.grandnationalgolf.com
    
Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge (Grand Rapids, MN), Fall Golf Package: $225/Person includes UNLIMITED GOLF w/Cart; 2 nights lodging, Breakfast Daily and one dinner. Please visit www.sugarlakelodge.com
        
South Carolina
Thinking of a Myrtle Beach golf vacation? With over 100 golf courses and numerous lodging options, there is a golf package for every budget! Let us take you away for lots of golfing, a little beach time and plenty of nightlife. Come visit us at www.eatdrinksleepgolf.com and find out why we're called The Golf Capital of the World!
    
   
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Fairways and Greens!
   
Kevin Unterreiner, director
TwinCitiesGolf.com
9637 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Ste 102
Eden Prairie, MN  55344
952.947.4001 (voice)
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