Linden Golf and Country

Club
Annual Report
December 2020
The year got off to an interesting start
And the hits just kept on coming
And if it wasn’t one thing…. It was another!
Stay-At-Home Order
-Staff performed
security services to
allow members to
exercise during the
state-imposed shutdown

-Shutdown lasted March

23rd through May 4th

-Golf course officially

reopened for member
play on May 5th
 Back In Action on May 5
 -Cleaned restrooms and contact points every 4
hours or less, monitored social distancing and
indoor mask compliance
 -Recorded every round played, to include time
and other players in the group
 -Adapted to rapidly changing legal
requirements with guidance from Board
 -Implemented policy changes to staff and club
members via oral, written, and digital
communications
 -Juggled staff schedules around testing and
quarantines
 -Recorded the most rounds played in club
history
 Tournament Highlights

Linden was limited to fewer

tournaments this year, but those
offered enjoyed great participation
including:

• Puyallup Chamber of Commerce

• Match Play
• Bombay
• Club Championship
• Linden Cup
• Tombstone
• Turkey Shoot Poison Ball
 2020 Linden Club Champions

Men’s Overall Champion:

Dana
Christianson
 2020 Linden Club Champions

Women’s Overall
Champion:

Sarah Wisness
 2020 Linden Club Champions

Men’s Senior
Champion:

Brian
Mildenberger
 2020 Linden Club Champions

Women’s Senior
Champion:

Joanne Ribail
 2020 Linden Club Champions

Men’s Super Senior

Champion:

Steve Stoyles
 Linden Cup
Team Fatica hoisted the Linden Cup this year!
 Membership Update

Membership – 7 Year Average Totals

• 2014 Total Average 257
• 2015 Total Average 274
• 2016 Total Average 290
• 2017 Total Average 286
• 2018 Total Average 299.4
• 2019 Total Average 297.9
• 2020 Total Average 297.3

• Initiation $3,000 with 25 currently on wait list

• (8 names on wait list as of November 2019)
 Membership Update

Current Breakdown:

219 Single Memberships

81 Family Memberships
Total 300

November ‘19 Total 299

Budget Report Highlights
-Net income for ten months ending
October 31, 2020 $ 28,000 (2019:
$ 55,000)

-Depreciation expense through October

$ 76,000

-Initiation fees received through

October $ 64,000 with $ 12,000 more
coming in November totaling $ 76,000
(2019 total: $ 67,000)
 Budget Report Highlights
-Capital expenditures through October:
$ 19,000

-New cart building, Trackman studio, and

short game practice area improvements
currently in progress- estimated cost:
$ 350,000 (2019: $ 112,000)

-Member loan proceeds received for above

projects: $ 370,000

-Loan principal payments through October

$ 132,000 (2019: $ 95,000)

-Estimated cash reserves on December 31st

$ 240,000 (2019: $ 220,000)
Golf Course Highlights

-Sprinkler heads were added to

improve several dry areas
-The Puyallup Advance Program
continues providing benefit to the
students and the golf course. Thank
you to Denita Caudill!
-Trees were further trimmed to
provide additional sunlight and air flow
in shaded areas
-Equipment upgrades of the fairway
mower and sprayer brought continued
improvement to course conditions
 Golf Course Highlights 2020
-Bunkers were rebuilt,
sand was added, and
new raking procedures
resulted in better
conditions.
-New tees were added to
several holes to give
additional playing
options; additional
leveling and
improvements will be
made.
House Improvements

 -The clubhouse deck tiles have been

removed, and the project will be
completed soon.
 -Carl Corbaley and Andy Smith have
continued to monitor the condition
of the clubhouse; repairs to the ice
machine, hot water tank and faucets
have been made.
 -New Keurig coffee maker installed
in foyer.
 Hole-In-One Club
To those who made an ace in 2020, we salute you!

-Keith Muhich -James Roberts

-Bill Weil (twice!) -Angela Hayes

-Scott Stewart -Rita Faupel

-Al Dire -Karl Hess

-Steve McCauley -Karen Smith

-Ahnika Shah -Tom Wooding

-Karen Green -Cappy Townsend

 Thank you to our Linden Board

Serving Through 2020 Serving Through 2021 Serving Through 2022

• Carl Corbaley (6) Mark Dinham (6) Paul Appel (4)
• Paul Green (8) Andy Smith (5) Bill Fitchitt (4)
• Pat Keaton (9) Joey Taylor (2) Brian Pease (7)
• Keith Muhich (3) Jim Victor (8) Carla Pistilli (7)

(The average length of service for Linden Board members is 5.8 years)
With Appreciation to the 2020 Linden Board
Candidates

Carl Corbaley Wendy Geltz

Pat Gocken Paul Green
Pat Keaton Keith Muhich
Bryan Paulson Steve Stoyles

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

 Election Results
Congratulations to Linden Board Election Winners

Serving 2021-2023:

 Carl Corbaley
 Paul Green
 Pat Keaton
 Keith Muhich
 Special Recognition
• Paul Green for technical
assistance, engineering services,
and in-kind donations of
materials, and manpower
• DeGoede Brothers for donating the
colorful flowers to make a visit to
Linden a colorful experience
• Carl Corbaley for continued use of
his staff and expertise to benefit
our course, clubhouse and new
cart building
• Andy Smith for much needed
repairs of the Linden clubhouse
Special Recognition for Our Wonderful Volunteers!

• -Jim Halpin for his volunteer

efforts to clear blackberries

• -Keith Muhich and Jim Victor for

their work with the grounds crew

• -Mark Dinham and Andy Smith for

their efforts to continue offering
safe and fun tournaments despite
the complications of COVID
 Our Outstanding Linden Staff!!
 Will Styler, Head Professional  David Clark, Superintendent
& Mechanic
 Ben Nelson, Assistant
Professional  Kyle Comen, Assistant
Superintendent
 Zeb Burki, Assistant
Professional  Brent Davis, Maintenance
Staff
 Vinnie Murphy, Pro Shop
Assistant  Bryce Johnson, Maintenance
Staff
 Shaylee Thompson, Pro Shop
Assistant  Katie Koch, Course Beautifier
 Jacob Leonard, Pro Shop  Brennan McCoy, Seasonal
Assistant Staff
 Lance Slichko, Pro Shop  Dick Samlaska, Maintenance
Assistant Staff
 Pat Comen, On-Call Specialist  Freddy Torres, Maintenance
Staff
The 13th Payment, an Optional Act of Generosity:

 100% goes to support Linden staff

 Already raised over $16,000
 Over 112 members participated
 Don’t forget the Parking Spot Auction!
 Thank you for your support
 Board Member Q & A
Q: What is the plan and timeline with respect
to the possibility of having a driving range?

A: We are currently removing blackberries

and noxious weeds from the area where the
driving range could possibly be located. When
this is completed, we will have an arborist do
an inventory of the remaining trees. We will
be able to remove any trees that are dying or
dangerous. We will have to plant some
replacement trees elsewhere on the site. At
some point in the future, we will likely have to
get some kind of approval from the City to
fully finish the driving range and use it.
 Board Member Q & A
Q: What would the range look like
(grass, turf, direction, length, etc)?

A: The range could be

approximately 300 yards in length.
Balls would be hit toward the west
from the higher ground on the east end
which sits outside of the flood plain.
Grass would be planted after minimal
grading to allow staff to operate a ball
picker.
 Board Member Q & A

Q: Will the full membership be given the

opportunity to fully understand and vote on the
plan for a driving range before financial resources
are committed?

A: The Board will be making decisions on the

driving range and will likely seek additional input
from the membership. We anticipate that there
would be an additional monthly fee to operate and
maintain the driving range.
 Board Member Q & A
Q: Is there a plan to improve the
red tee box on Hole 2? If so,
when?

A: The Greens Committee will

make the final determination for
project list and priority.
Superintendent David Clark is
anticipating tee box improvements
to be performed on several holes
this winter, including #2. The tee
will be raised and leveled, and a
retaining wall installed. Salvaged
materials and fill should keep the
costs down.
 Board Member Q & A

Q: Will we remain open considering the governor's new restrictions?

A: Yes, Linden will remain open given governor’s restrictions

announced Sunday, November 15. The Golf Alliance of Washington has
negotiated an agreement with the Governor’s office which is golf
course industry specific. The Golf Alliance of Washington is comprised
of the major industry associations for the region, including WA
Golf, Club Managers Association-Evergreen Chapter, Pacific Northwest
Section PGA, and Western Washington Golf Course Superintendents
Association.
 Cart Building Update
The new cart storage facility is
projected to be completed in
the next 60 days.

The new building will feature

room for up to 52 power carts
along with a covered practice
area that replaces and improves
upon the old hitting net.
Players can hit full shots or turn
around and hit pitch shots out
to the short game area.
Q: What’s the plan
for the short game
area?

A: The short game

area will be extended
westerly. We will be
consulting with Dan
Hixson (Wine Valley
GC, Silvies Valley
Ranch) on the design.

The initial concept

sketch is shown here.

Estimated completion
next spring or
summer.
We are looking forward to an amazing
2021!!!