Today we are starting an ongoing series of Golf Tips with Barrett to help you get the most out of your time with the Trackman golf simulator this winter. Today, Barrett has some tips for productively practicing your hip and torso turns before your session to ensure that you’re getting optimal rotation and avoiding any of the bad habits he commonly sees.

The Trackman Simulator is available between the hours of 10 AM and 8 PM, Tuesday through Saturday, and between 10 AM and 6 PM on Sunday. Click here for full details.

Golf instruction is available with Barrett Kelpin, John Shipshock, Chris Meyer, Kyle Kroener, and Jeromy Toutant. Instructor availability is dependent on their individual winter schedule. Golf instruction is allowed during all operating hours of the simulator per instructor availability. The best practice would be to contact the golf instructor you would like to work with to arrange a lesson the following way:

Barrett Kelpin: 269-447-9101 or barrettkelpin@gmail.com

John Shipshock: jshipshock@bishopsbay.com

Chris Meyer: cmeyer@bishopsbay.com

Kyle Kroener: kkroener@bishopsbay.com

Jeromy Toutant: jtoutant@bishopsbay.com

Upcoming Events

Below are a few upcoming events to be aware of, but always check the events calendar and departmental pages for a full list of Club events and activities.

Sunday, April 5

    • Formal Easter Brunch
    • Join us for our formal Easter Brunch. Enjoy fresh made omelettes, carved prime rib and ham, a seafood display, breakfast and lunch items and a decadent dessert display.

Thursday, April 23

    • Cupcake Bouquet Class
    • Join us for a sweet and creative evening with Mai Lara’s Bouqcakes, a Madison-based baker and decorator known for transforming cupcakes into stunning floral bouquets. In this hands-on class, guests will learn the basics of floral piping while decorating four cupcakes and building foundational skills to create their own cupcake bouquet.

      Mai Lara’s Bouqcakes is owned by Idah, who takes pride in creating handcrafted treats made without preservatives. What began as a personal creative outlet has grown into a meaningful passion project, one that not only brings joy to others but also helps support young women in Zimbabwe through the business’s charitable giving efforts.

Saturday, May 2

    • Run for the Roses
    • Experience the most exciting two minutes in sports at Bishops Bay—Derby style. Dress to impress in your best hats, bow ties, and bold looks for an afternoon of southern charm, cocktails, and friendly competition.

      Enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres, a bourbon & bubbly bar featuring mint juleps and Lily cocktails, and music from Capital Sounds DJ as we celebrate race day in style. Cast your vote in our Best Dressed contests—Best Dressed Man, Best Dressed Woman, Best Dressed Couple, and Best Headwear—and see who takes home the bragging rights.

Tuesday, May 5

    • Tuesday Night Live Music Begins
    • Join us in the Clubhouse for dinner and live music every Tuesday evening. Enjoy a relaxed night out with great food, great company, and rotating local favorites performing throughout the dining hours.

      How to attend: Simply make a dining reservation for Tuesday night—live music is included with your reservation.

      Full Lineup:

      May

      • May 5 — Jeff Rohlwing & Ron Denson

      • May 12 — Deanna Heise & Jeff Rawley Rohlwing

      • May 19 — Noah James Hittner

      • May 21 (Ladies Opener, 5–7 PM) — Shekinah

      • May 26 — Shekinah