From the General Manager’s Desk – March 2026
KMCC Members & Guests,
We hope you’ve all had a great winter season. While we may be a little jealous of members spending winters down south, we were excited to host another strong offseason at KMCC with private events, our annual Friendsgiving, and our NYE party—despite the cold temps.
WHAT'S NEW?
Throughout our off-season, some positive changes have come to Koshkonong Mounds Country Club that we would certainly like to highlight:
- New F&B Director, Shaughn Kennedy! Shaughn joined the KMCC team in January and has already made an immediate impact in his first five weeks. He jumped right into leading several events held at KMCC and has also helped kick off our 2026 Fish Fry season with a bang.
- KMCC has a simulator! We received our simulator in December and had it set up shortly after. When making this investment, we chose a quickly collapsible enclosure to ensure our event space can still be fully utilized. Along with the simulator comes the Bushnell Foresight Launch Monitor, which can be used year-round and will enhance private lessons, club fittings, and more. The simulator has seen plenty of swings and has brought people to KMCC more frequently throughout the winter months.
- The clearing of trees and limbs! KMCC has seen significant work done to remove dead trees and trim limbs overhanging cart paths, fairways, and teeing areas. These areas were limiting sunlight to the turf and affecting overall playability. This work improves course conditions and allows golfers to be rewarded for great shots. You’ll notice the changes right away when teeing off on Hole #1 and throughout your round, finishing on Hole #18.
KMCC would like to thank Mr. & Mrs. Duesterbeck, J.W. Schultz Construction, Mr. & Mrs. McGlynn, and Krizsan Tree Service for their time, funding, and efforts on this project.
- Lastly, as many of you may already know, Yuengling has made its way on tap!
WHAT'S NEXT?
While these additions are exciting, KMCC isn’t done improving. There are several projects in the works, but one initiative the Board of Directors and staff would like to highlight involves the wall near the #1 tee box by the practice putting green.
Our goal is to fill this wall with plaques recognizing members, families, and friends of KMCC. After celebrating our 100th anniversary in 2024, we want to continue honoring the club’s history by recognizing individuals and contributors - past and present - who have helped shape KMCC. These plaques will also serve as a welcoming feature for guests, giving them insight into what makes KMCC such a special place.
The plaques are 8” x 3” cast bronze and will all be offered at the same price. If you have a person, family, or friend in mind, please reach out to General Manager Mason Kent to help us fill the wall with KMCC’s most cherished people.
SEASON START
As in years past, KMCC will serve as the home course for the Fort Atkinson High School golf teams, with the boys’ season beginning in April. In addition, KMCC will now also be the home course for the Lake Mills High School Boys Golf Team. We’re excited to support both programs and help grow the game of golf. Practices will take place in the afternoons and will not interfere with league or member-only play times.
KMCC will be open by April 1st at the latest. While we receive many inquiries about opening earlier, it’s important that the course is fully ready before play begins. With the offseason work completed, there is also a need for additional cleanup. Mason and Mike (superintendent) will continue to meet regularly to evaluate course conditions and will communicate thoroughly before making any decisions regarding an earlier opening date.
KMCC HAS EVENTS FOR YOU TO ATTEND!
- Fish Fry Every Friday!
- Tuesday, March 31st - - - Annual Shareholders' Meeting (Must be a shareholder to attend)
- Sunday, April 5th - - - Easter Brunch (Details to follow)
- Sunday, April 12th - - - The Masters Outing & Party (Further details to follow regarding this 2-Person Scramble)
Don’t forget - KMCC is open daily (except Fridays during Fish Fry hours) from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. for simulator use and drinks, with the kitchen serving on Wednesdays and weekends.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
TEAM CARICATURES!
There’s been a fun caricature trend taking over social media in 2026, so we decided to jump in and have a little fun with it. The response? Incredible. More than 10,000 people viewed our pages and saw the Koshkonong Mounds name simply because of those images.
To say we’re blown away would be an understatement. It was a creative way to showcase our organization, reach new audiences, and enjoy the process along the way.
