b'HOW TO EAT AN ELEPHANTOne bite at a time, silly. And its no different for Swingfest. Its aSwingfest 2024 is planned for Wednesday, June 12, through herculean task for Muller, the Swingfest committee and CCL staff toSaturday, June 15, and it promises to be a clambake for the ages. deliver a better and more interesting experience each year. DetailedMuller punctuates this: We hope the entire CCL family comes out planning begins with the turn of the calendar every January andfor the Saturday evening championship horserace and celebration.literally nothing is left to chance. From registration and invitation to tee gifts, tournament favors, signage, food and entertainment, were in it to win it and give our members and their guests an off-the-charts experience, Muller says. His team actually operates from a minute-by-minute script directing their movements throughout the event.Muhleisen confirms this. The staff truly rolls out the red carpet. Some of the highest praise we receive comes from guests who are members of notable national clubs. They consistently tell us no one does it better. Over the years, numerous invited guests have eagerly pursued CCL membership after experiencing our showcase event.Without a doubt, no one brings the heat like Executive Chef Lorin and his team! Swingfest food is thoughtfully planned, unending and unbelievably delicious day in, day out. Not to be outdone by the F&B team, Ryan Krings and his grounds crew never fail to present the most immaculate golf course and campus. The sense of pride shared by members and staff from all departments is overwhelming, says Muller. Its this intense commitment to excellence that drives us all to make the experience better and better. NEWSWORTHYTalk about pressure! Winners of the first Swingfest, CCL member Lee Chapin and his guest Rod Smith of Sioux City, were actually featured in The Lincoln Star on June 10, 1954! Daily scores of all member-guest teams were also published.Director of Golf Nick Muller threw caution to the wind and, for the first time in 71 years, opened the field to 96 members and their guests. Historic!21'