Country Club

Murieta wishes a neighbor good luck at the U.S. Senior Open

Published July 23, 2008
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Don Thames and friends

It seemed as if the whole Rancho Murieta Country Club headed to the club Wednesday evening to celebrate Don Thames as he goes off to compete in the U.S. Senior Open next week in Colorado. It's been his lifelong dream to play a major tournament, Thames told the cheering crowd of at least 200.  Read more »

Country Club throws party for golfer headed to U.S. Senior Open

Published July 19, 2008
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The Country Club is throwing a send-off party for Don Thames as he leaves for the U.S. Senior Open July 28-Aug. 3 in Colorado. The party, open to club members, begins 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Terrace Lounge. The club is hosting complimentary draft beer and hors d'oeuvres as well as raffle prizes. How did Thames qualify for the Open?  See his story here.

Six weeks of work begins on Bass Lake drainage diversion

Published May 19, 2008
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Pipes

The pipes -- with diameters as big as 42 inches -- will carry water away from Bass Lake.

Massive pipes were trucked to Bass Lake Monday as the long-awaited drainage diversion project gets underway this week. Pipes with diameters of 42 inches will be buried up to 18 feet deep to divert storm drainage and run-off from the lake.  Read more »

A busy day at the Country Club

Published April 19, 2008
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Art
It was a festival both outside and inside the Country Club Saturday. In the clubhouse, local artists offered handmade jewelry, glass, ceramics, handbags and paintings for purchase at the Murieta Spring Arts Festival. At the driving range, golfers made their way along a row of colorful tents and selected clubs from a variety of manufacturers for a trial run. Saturday evening a tribute to Duke Ellington was scheduled at the club's Jazz Supper Club for members and their guests.
Demo Day

Hundreds visit Country Club open house

Published April 6, 2008
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Open house

Hundreds enjoyed the hospitality of the Rancho Murieta Country Club Sunday afternoon. The open house event at the clubhouse offered food, wine and music for members and prospective members.

Country Club open house April 6

Published March 30, 2008
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The Rancho Murieta Country Club is holding an open house Sunday, April 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. Special membership promotions will be offered at the event for non-members, and complimentary refreshments will be served. Call 354-3400 for reservations.

Not your usual sprinkler break

Published March 27, 2008
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Water main

A plume of water estimated at 80 to 100 feet appeared over the Fairways Wednesday after a water main on the North Course next to De La Cruz Drive broke around 5:30 p.m. The water display ended when Country Club personnel closed the valve that supplies irrigation water from Bass Lake to the 10-inch pipe.

Country Club rebooks entertainment, says shows will go on

Published March 19, 2008
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[Edited March 19] The Country Club has scrambled to restore entertainment dates and is reassuring members after the bitter departure of its volunteer entertainment committee.  Read more »

Ousted Country Club GM discusses the club and his future

Published February 19, 2008
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Bob Johnson

Bob Johnson, the Country Club's general manager since 2000, has been removed from the job, the club announced Tuesday.  In an interview, Johnson described the parting as friendly and said he may be finished with the country club field after 40 years.  Read more »

Moonlight Swing big band brings back the '40s

Published February 10, 2008
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Band

The Moonlight Swing big band performed a sold-out concert Saturday night at the Country Club. The 20-performer band kept the room jumping and swaying with the music of Glenn Miller. (Photos: Mark Dong Photography)

Red square Click here for a multimedia slide show -- photos and music

Murietans have attended many concerts that took them on nostalgic musical journeys, but the Country Club’s sold-out performance Saturday of Moonlight Swing, a big band playing the wartime music of band leader Glenn Miller, celebrated a generation and its finest hour as well as its music.  Read more »

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