Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor,
The Countryside Golf Club in Minneota has been graced with the presence of a truly incredible manager these last three years by the name of Tony Esping. Tony is stepping down from his manager position this year to spend more time with his family and his current job.
Tony busted his tail at the club these last three years, driven to make the club profitable again, and his hard work paid off. The club went from losing money three years ago to having the last two years show a profit again. Memberships increased nearly 60 percent since 2019. His management and his infectious personality made everyone feel welcome, no matter what your walk of life. Tony had to work through some very difficult times the last three years, starting with the COVID restrictions in 2020, to the supply distributions and cost increase of 2021. But his persistence paid off as the club stay busy and robust with over 18 events that Tony promoted and organized, from golf tournaments (with help from Brandon Hennen and Jerry Teigland) to reunions, private parties, retirement parties, sponsorship events and graduation parties. Many of these events were new to the club and brought a lot of new faces and exposure to the club which will pay dividends in the future for Countryside Golf Club. We also commend the grounds crew, Brandon Hennen and Rod Stensrud, and all the volunteers for their hard work in making the course look great.
Tony will assist our new manager, Ryan Juutilainen, learn the ropes before he leaves, again just another testament to Tony's dedication to help Countryside Golf continue the success he has started.
Tony, should your life's journey steer you back in this direction, you should know there will always be a place for you at Countryside Golf Club.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, members of Countryside Golf Club and the Minneota community, we are extremely grateful and thankful for everything Tony has done. We wish Tony and his family all the best in their future endeavors.

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