Bear Creek Golf Club News
Jeremy Clevenger, Multi0tasker Extraordinaire
By Karen Robertson
What’s the difference between a professional golfer and golf professional?
A professional golfer does one thing really well ― plays golf.
A golf professional does dozens of things that are necessary to keep a golf club running smoothly. Jeremy Clevenger, Bear Creek’s own Director of Golf, is a PGA Golf Professional and more. With a degree in Economics, a minor in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Arizona, and a passion for golf, he is the glue that holds everything together.
Jeremy manages the tee sheets, teaches classes, plans and runs tournaments, orders goods and oversees the pro shop, manages 15 employees, coordinates fundraising events, and works with the superintendent on course setup. Anything that has to do with golf is his responsibility.
During our interview he excused himself to answer his cell phone. A tournament was in progress and the call was from one of the golfers asking for a ruling. I asked about it.
“The ground is so wet after all the rains that one player’s ball landed with such force it embedded itself. He was wondering if he could take it out and drop it on solid ground without losing a shot.” A quick, “yes” made the golfer happy, tournament play resumed, and so did our interview.
Jeremy knew from the beginning of college that he wanted sports to be a part of his career and being at Bear Creek is perfect for him. He speaks highly of his staff, the environment, and the satisfaction in being able to do what he loves. “I am blessed to make this my home away from home. It is a beautiful place. I have the best crew in the world ― they are wonderful people. They do everything possible to make sure members are treated well.”
Becoming a golf professional is a tremendous challenge. Three years as an apprentice followed by a series of exams is just the beginning. The apprentice has to play 36 holes with an evaluator to prove his ability to get a target score, and then more written exams. Once the certification is earned, the PGA Golf Professional is required to take continuing education courses on a regular basis to keep current and maintain the status.
Besides having this distinction, Jeremy also came to Bear Creek with years of experience at Yorba Linda Country Club, Mesa Verde, and Marbella. Bear Creek is fortunate to have Jeremy Clevenger. He delights in his work and his enthusiasm is contagious.
2nd Annual USO & Jim Whamond Golf Classic
The 1st annual USO & Jim Whamond Military Dedication Golf Tournament was a major success and the largest golf tournament fund raiser last year for the USO-Greater Los Angeles Area. The local classic is conducted to support the USO troop support activities at the Ontario Airport.
The 200+ volunteers supported over 20,000 service men and women and their families with the funds donated by the classic participants this past year. The number of military visitors this year has grown by over 30%. The center provides a home away from home while traveling through the Ontario Airport. With the current foul weather, many of them have to remain one or two nights to catch rescheduled flights. All services are provided gratis to the travelers.
The 2nd Annual USO & Jim Whamond Memorial Military Dedication Golf Classic is scheduled for April 12, 2010 at the Bear Creek Golf Club. The scramble sign-in begins at 8:30 AM and the shot gun start will be at 10:00 AM. Entry fee is $175 per person and includes: Golf, Tee Prizes, Continental Breakfast, Range Balls, Lunch, Dinner, and Awards. An active duty military member is expected to be added to each foursome. It should be a great day.
Various level sponsors are invited to help in assuring a fun and successful event and public individuals and organizations are invited to play in the event.
Please contact Gordon Fawcett – (310) 721-9788 or fawcettg@verizon.net
Sandi Sawyers – (909) 390-4274 or sandiusoont@verizon.net
Upcoming Events
| March 7: | Daylight Savings begins and that’s always good for the golf club as well as the golfers |
| March 10: | Men’s Guest Day. Members bring three guests |
| March 11 | Ladies’ Guest Day |
| March 20 | ABCD Mixer. Individuals sign up by letters (depending on handicaps) and each team is made up of an A, B, C, & D player. Best two balls. |
| March 24 & 25: | Ladies’ Club Championship |
| April 2, 3, 4 | The Master’s. Guys only. Two men on each team. Choose your own partner. |
Note: The rest of April is a time for aeration of the course. |
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| May 8 | Tournament of Champions. Individual past champions compete. |
Did You Know. . . . .
. . . that we have an internationally known golf shirt manufacturer living in Bear
Creek? With the world going green, and everyone concerned with recycling, solar power, and drought concerns . . . The SKINS GAME shirts have arrived.
This eco-friendly Skins Game Clothing Company "Tees Off" with a most attractive line of apparel. Even better, the shirts are all natural-blended fabrics using re-cycled polyester, and bamboo charcoal and polyester. The garments are naturally moisture wicking (sweat wicks thru the fabric faster than cotton and dries quickly), as well as UV-protected, anti-bacterial, and anti-static.
These shirts are perfect for men and women who lead active lives, and who want to look great on the golf course. The best part of this story is that The Skins Game has great shirt styles and the pricing is unbelievable. Better yet, if you need monogram logo shirts for a company or corporate event, they are prepared to get your name out there. They also sell these attractive washable shirts to individuals wishing to buy a dozen assorted styles, with or without logo, and who just want comfortable, wearable shirts.
You must be wondering who this mystery person is . . . none other than Bear
Creek homeowner Bob Vaughn who travels the world selecting the finest fabric for today's golfing and working world. Bob is an avid golfer and knows that comfort is required on the greens. He also knows comfort is mandatory in the work place and long-time wear ability is a must.
Thank you, Bob, for being one of Bear Creek's own and contributing so much to the world of golf, the leisure world, and the working world.
Email Bob at bvaughn385@aol.com or call him at 714-240-7506.