Cape May National Golf Club

NEWSLETTER

Oldsmobile Scramble
Jack Beers,
Andy Day,
Geoffrey Gavigan,
Steve Lewis

Net 52

Spring Member/Guest
Claire McArdle
Jim Rybicki

Net 60

Club Championship
LADIES:
Cass Daly 172
Ginny Major 193

MEN:
Marty Agger 152
Mike Hayes 164

Bruce Niederman 176

Joe Teti 184

President's Cup

Womans Champion

Claire McArdle

Runner up

Ann Doherty

Mens Champion

John Fitzmartin

Runner up

Ed Cooper

Fall Member/Guest

Winners:

Dan Valletto -

Bill Drew

70.25

Dear Members,

    The year 2000 season was a great year for Cape May National.  We hosted three professional events.  The Skee Riegel Pro Am is one of the tri state region's stellar events which has become so popular that even with a double shotgun, golf professionals are now on a waiting list.  The Philadelphia PGA asked Cape May National to host their Senior Championship which was won by John Carson.  John Carson's victory is fitting because as a kid, I worked for John at Warrington CC re-stringing and finishing golf clubs in the pro shop.

    The major tournament, the PGA Section Match Play Championship was again hosted by Cape May National for the sixth straight year.  Rob Shuey was the winner and coverage was provided by Comcast which added to the excitement.

     Further enhancing Cape May National's reputation as an excellent championship golf course, the State Four Ball event was also played here.  It was the thirtieth professional or State Championship hosted by Cape May.

     The USGA invited Skee Riegel, the 1947 US Amateur Champion and I to the Champion's Dinner at The Golf House.  What a thrill it was to see the Golf Museum with Skee ho was there for the first time.  What a tour guide! Skee knew just about everyone pictured.

     Our tenth anniversary is approaching and the celebrations will start with the dinner on March 23rd.  Suffice it to say for now, it has been a great ten years and the most wonderful group of members and players with fondness for Cape May National made it that way.

                    Yours truly,

                    Bob Mullock

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From Guest Services

  This year marks our tenth anniversary.  We are all excited as we celebrate our past and look forward to the future with great expectations.  There will be special events throughout the coming golf season to celebrate.  As the golf season approaches, I'd like to thank you all for renewing your memberships and wish you well in the new year.  Also, as always, I am here for all of you should you need anything.  Julie Repici is also here to lend a hand with any questions or comments you may have. 

                         Best Wishes,

                         Allison Maund

    As we forge our way into the tenth year at Cape May National, I would like to thank the members who have grown with the club.  Looking back, ten years is not very long, but many great things have taken place and will continue to do so.

     In 2001, the pro shop will still feature top of the line clothing, equipment and accessories, along with the member buying program.  I encourage the membership to come out and try the many new demo clubs the shop will have during the golf season.  Also I look forward to working with you on your game should you need help.  I am available.  Please call or stop by the pro shop.

     A highlight for the membership in 2000 was our trip to Pineneedles Golf Resort in Southern Point, North Carolina.  The trip had 10 members and two professionals.  It was sonderful and is something I plan to run each year.  I hope it will fit into your schedule during the first week of November.  All are welcome.

     Let's make 2001 the first and best golf season of the new millenium.

                     Best Wishes,

                    David C. Smith Jr.

                    Head Golf Professional

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From the Superintendent -

     Reflecting upon the 2000 golf season, we will be replacing old irrigation heads with state of the art new heads.  There are 527 heads throughout the course.  We are about half way completed and will be adding heads where needed.  Selected tees have been rebuilt and will be open this spring.  They are #2 ladies and men, #14 mens and #13 blue and black.  #13 and 14 have doubled in size and additional rebuilding of tees will commence this fall.

     We will aerate and thatch fairways in early March, weather permitting.  The pond banks are going to be cut back.  This will include the right side of #5, along the par 3 #6, #15 and #16.  We will be adding almost 30 tons of sand to improve the existing bunkers.

     In March, new fencing will be built on the driving range and in the fall the next phase of cart paths will be completed.  When done, Cape May National will have over 5 miles of paved cart paths.

                         Keith Chapman

May 17, 1999 - May 17, 2001

Special Anniversary Tournament & Party

Mark your calendar? Friday, March 23rd, Annual Member Dinner & Awards Ceremony at  The Pelican Club

Congratulations to Mr. Bill Kiser!  Bill shot his age (75) on Sunday, December 10th, Shooting 39-36, even par on the back.  Bill's round was witnessed by Paul Righter, Jane Menendez and Bill Doherty.