b'COMPETITIVE + SOCIALFormer Club President and Swingfest Committee Chair Jake Muhleisen credits the events winning appeal to CCLs revamped formula that includes just the right level of competition layered with copious opportunities for social interaction. Sometimes, players grind too hard to try and win these types of events and they can really lose sight of how much fun they could be having, he says. When Nick Muller came in, he led the charge to freshen the Swingfest brand and its format. He minimized the pressure on golfers by employing less intense daily formats like shamble and one-netball four-ball and added a daily breakfast ballyou always have that in your pocket, which is nice. The trajectory is simple: relax, lean on your partner and let it rip.SERIOUS. CCL member Justin Harris literally watched his heart rate spike to over NOT SERIOUS. 120bpm when Swingfest registration opened online!ALL-INCLUSIVEFood and beverage, for sure (more on food later). Dine and imbibe to your pleasure. One of the coolest innovations, though, Muhleisen adds, was opening the event to all members whether they are playing golf in the event or not. Everyone is welcome to join the party. The Club even constructs covered grandstands to accommodate the gallery so they can view the action in comfort and maybe even throw a few jabs toward the players as they finish up on Hole 18.And thats not all. With extreme intentionality, the team has designed the entire week to also include activities for spouses and significant others. Fun activities are even planned for the kids! My wife actually looks forward to Swingfest as a mini staycation! remarks Muhleisen.Rustic Bob is a Swingfest fixture. 20'