What's New @ Firethorn
02/04/12
Clubhouse Closed Due to the WeatherThe clubhouse will be closed until Tuesday, February 7th. We will resume normal operating hours at that time.
02/02/12
February Hours of OperationThe restaurant & course are closed Mondays.
Golf shop hours are 10:00 - 5:00 Tuesday - Sunday.
Office hours are 9:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday.
Special Note: The clubhouse closes at 5:00 Super Bowl Sunday.
01/26/12
Firethorn's 2012 MajorsThe Championships Committee set the dates for this year's Majors as follows:
- Pro-Member - Friday, May 11th
- The Quest - Thursday, July 19th thru Saturday, July 21st
- Club Championships - Saturday & Sunday, August 11th & 12th
- Men's Team - Saturday & Sunday, September 8th & 9th.
Remember to Mark Your Calendar!
10/16/11
FIRETHORN TAKES LINCOLN CUPFirethorn's team of Shaun Barkley, Scott Tridle, Mike Hoefs, Ryan Scheer, Ryan Quinn, Randy Borg, Randy Price, Jay Muller and Stan Tafoya once again won the Lincoln Cup.
The competition between the other local clubs is an annual event and this year Firethorn was the host club. Firethorn, again, came out on top in the hard fought battle.
CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!
09/25/11
2011 Men's Team ChampionshipsCongratulations to the 2011 Men's Team Champs
- Rich "Big Cat" McLaughlin & Jay Muller
- 2nd Place - Larry Irvine & John Yeakley
- 3rd Place - Achim Griesel & Charlie Meyer.
Thanks to everyone that participated. It was a great two days!
09/25/11
TREE FUND GOING STRONGA special THANKS to the following members that have contributed to Firethorn's tree replacement fund:
Lincoln Trucking
Don Breit
In Memory of Dale Adams
Dave & Linda Sundberg
Gary & Donna Hammack
Chad & Jane Reynoldson
Mick & Denise Zangari
Jeff & Kim Tomjack
Dan & Angie Muhleisen
Mark Hansen
Carl & Marian Bibb
Brett & Jan Harris
Ritch & Raette Bahe
Mark & Becky Koller
Eldon Dokter
Bob & Carmen Shively
Phil & Laura Essay
Courtney Dokter
Brian & Lyla Lindholm
Skip & Judy Gist
Jack & Kathy Shultz
Greg(new guy) & Susan Allen
Todd & Lora Leary
Mike & Judy Meagher
Tony & Lydia Gillick
Paul & Carolyn Reinertson
Darin & Jessica Erstad
Norm & Debbie Hedgecock
Ed & Sue Tricker
Robin & Richard Krapfl
Steve & Donnet Knapp
Mike & Wende Kulas
Randy & Katie Price
Bob & Barbara Brandt
Matt & Paula Metcalf
Jeff & Laura Schumacher
Terry & Judy Riordan
Alan & Cynthia Friesen
Steve & Carol Schmidt
Bryan & Marleen Rickertsen
Patrick Kerrigan
Dan & Judi Scully
Clark & Rita Antonson
Bruce & Shawn Meister
Freddie Gerken/Richard Moberly
Rick & Susie Windle
Bobbie Spangler
Ron & Chris Harris
Pat & Linda Clare
Walt Radcliffe
Dale & Mary Young
Kevin Gillespie
Earl & Patty Haddow
Deepak & Kiran Gangahar
Steve & Patricia Wendt
Robert & Nancy Wanek
Patrick & Cheryl Wallace
Mike & Ellen Miller
Jim & Meg Lauerman
Jim & Gail Linderholm
James & Melissa Hershberger
Mike & Barbi Hershberger
Lyle & Ivette Bender
Scott & Karen Stewart
Bill & Sandra Ludwig
Brian & Marjorie McHugh
Dick & Barb Youngscap
Gary Westergren
Hergert Oil
Tim & Renee Tewes
Phil & Eleanor Etzelmiller
Steve & Stephanie Taylor
Rob Rhodes
Dusty Rhodes (Rob's Dad)
Anonymous Member Donation
Your generosity will make a real difference!!
07/24/11
...QUEST CHAMPIONSHIPS...The 2011 QUEST is in the books and what a tournament we had.
WIN = Nick VanNewkirk & guest Jon Dittenber
PLACE = James Hershberger & guest Chad Geiger
SHOW = Blake Collingsworth & guest Skip Semin
A special thanks to all those that participated!!
06/16/11
2011 Club ChampionsCongratulations to our 2011 Club Champions:
Championship Flight - David Easley
Senior Championship - Mike Hoefs
Senior Net - John Yeakley
1st Flight - Mike Snitily
2nd Flight - Steve Cooper
3rd Flight - Nick Dean
Ladies Championship - Julie Olson
Ladies Net - Darlene Lipert
02/02/11
Corporate Outing Dates AvailableFirethorn has a few Monday dates available for corporate outings. If any entity would like to hold their corporate outing/fundraiser - Firethorn may be able to accommodate your needs.
Contact Wade Foreman @ 402.488.6467 x-120.
01/05/11
Development @ Firethorn TerraceFirethorn has developed 20 single family residential lots on our West course with 3 new lots in the original development. Many have already been sold.
For further information click on the following link Firethorn Terrace Web site
05/18/10
'The Early Years' Video is Available Thanks to Perry Dye we now have the original Pete Dye video of Firethorn available on this Web site. Please go to "History" - "The Early Years" section on the Web site (or just click this link) to download and play the video. It lasts about 20 minutes and requires a high speed Internet connection.
We hope you enjoy this classic!
06/05/07
Helpful Tips from the USGA Web SiteOne of our committee chairs recommended this link to the USGA Web site. There are some good things on this site for all of us who love the game to keep in mind.
When you have a little extra time - it is worth a look. USGA Web Site Link
History
Until Pete became involved, there was no master plan,
Firethorn simply evolved over a period of 10 years.
In 1971, 30 acres were purchased (now encompassing portions of holes
#11 & #12); in 1976 an additional 80 acres were purchased (holes #13,
#14, & #15). By 1978, a total of 270 acres had been obtained and
initial consideration was given to a housing development, with a
golf course as an amenity. From 1979 to early 1982, utility
infrastructure was installed for residential lots on the front
nine and, other than leaving what was considered “decent” open
space, little thought was given to the golf course.
Although some of the original partners played golf, none were versed
in golf course design, nor had they heard of any of the premier
architects. All that changed in 1982, when, after viewing the
property, Pete Dye agreed to become the course designer. Even
though 180 acres had been dedicated to the golf course, Pete
decided another 35 was needed.
After some difficulty, the additional property was purchased which
now encompasses #16 green, #17 and the “lake portion” of #18.
In retrospect, it is obvious that his judgment was accurate.
The finishing holes at Firethorn have great character and Pete’s
instincts again proved to be right. In the end, the golf course
covers 205 acres with the balance of 100 acres being allocated
to high end single family residential property.
The Golf Course
As a result of discussions that lasted throughout the construction
period, it was decided that Firethorn would be a “prairie-type”
golf course, with emphasis on natural contours, native rough
vegetation, and shot accuracy. Construction began in the fall
of 1983 and concentrated on holes where natural contours were
not present: #2, #3, #8 and #10, for all others, only minor
modification was necessary. Approximately 250,000 cubic yard of
material was moved during the rough grading process and work was
generally completed by the fall of 1985. The fairways were seeded
with Penlinks bent grass while the greens have a Pencross mixture.
The official opening of the golf course occurred in the spring of
1986, and the clubhouse opened the following year.
Some changes were made in Firethorn’s first ten years of operations,
most notably moving #10 tee (and beginning of the fairway) in
order to expand the driving range teeing area. A more recent
renovation was the addition of a chipping green to the practice
area and enlargement of the practice putting green.
