gcc september | october 2014 newsletter
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September | October 2014
Greensboro Country Club
President’s Message
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'Cause You're Amazing...It's been said that the true essence, value and strength of any organization is its people. True, without dedicated staff and engaged, friendly members, our halls, rooms, courts and courses would be empty venues.
During my eight years on the Board - and short eight months serving as your president - I've seen you all at your best. How it endears one's heart to see you care for one another when the need arises. I've seen you show brave resolve fighting some pretty serious health issues. Like-wise, I've witnessed you year after year donate your time and treasure in order to help others do so.
On the other hand, no one seems to come together quite like GCC folk to celebrate life's milestones. Think of holidays, weddings, bar mitzvahs, golf and tennis events, swim meets or just a cool evening at our new Donald Ross Terrace. Somehow, our GCC family always comes together to enjoy all of these "big fun" gatherings like no other.
How very lucky we are - how very lucky I am - to be able to have been a part of this family.
Just the Way You Are...Our evolving American family and culture has seen many changes since I joined GCC back in '76. For example, the way we relate to one another, being at times enhanced by technology, having a younger national median age (37.4), being more diverse, getting married at a later age, having more dual incomes and sharing of household tasks, just to name a few.
We demand more from a club today. It needs to be a dynamic, family-oriented club, offering more choices for dining, fitness and other social interactions. Your Board and Manage-ment team recognizes this, and we look forward to presenting you options for accommodating these new and growing needs.
How We're Doing...Your Membership Chair Deluxe, Monty Hagler and his merry committee continue to bring really great new members into our GCC family - 35 to date, including eleven in July and seven for August! If you see Monty or any member of the Membership Committee please thank them for their great work. New members help guarantee the future financial health of any club.
Golf Is a Four-Letter Word...I have a couple of golf updates at our prestigious Club (keep in mind this is coming from a life-long tennis bum and a rather mediocre one at that).
The President's Cup was the "real deal" this year with 120 players, two top-notch golf courses, one fun party and a "bingo" session that - if the home office catches wind of - we'll be lucky if we don't lose our "Club Charter." Long time and treasured member, Mike "Dog" Cornwell carried the night with his biting wit and satirical humor. As Jim Deaton stated later, "That man's got more nerve than a sore tooth!"
Speaking of the eloquent Mr. Deaton, during my recent golf lesson, I turned to Pro and said, "Jim, tell me, is my golf swing comparable to someone on the tour, like Jim Furyk, maybe?" "Mr. President," said Proman, "while it's been said that Jim Furyk's swing looks like an octopus falling out of a tree, yours looks to me more like an adolescent gorilla with a machete in a bunch of banana trees."
Hope to see you all soon... 'round the Club.
Garson RicePresident
Garson RiceClub President
Membership
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John & Catherine Adcox
Spencer Bass
Ashely & Arnold Cochrane III
John & Gwyneth Cote
Dr. Lawrence Czarda & Dr. Carolyn Chappell
April & Patrick Daly Jr.
Jon & Rachel Daly
Adam & Laura Duggins
Brian Gallagher
Gary & Anita Graham
Justin & Frances Hammock
John & Caroline Hudson
Kevin & Corinne Jones
Stephen & Rozy Moule
Bradley & Karen Newkirk
James & Erin Pate
Jay & Julie Pyrtle
Mary Ellen Pullum
Mark & Mary Holt Rainosek
Leah & Thomas Ravenel Jr.
Jessica & Elswick Smith Jr.
William & Susan Smith
Samuel Teden
Kim Trone
Zachary Veasey & Leigh Safrit
Bart & Tonya Whitley
Steven& Mary-Ann Wiggs Cover Photo Courtesy of Aesthetic Images
Table of Contents
Message from the Membership Committee ChairmanThe reward of being involved with the Membership Committee is getting to know so many wonderful new families and individuals. While every new member has different things they value most --- be it golf or dining, tennis or fitness, social events or swimming – they all share the desire to be part of our community and engaged in our club.
As you can see, we have welcomed nearly 30 new members since the beginning of the year. Please take time to welcome them and get to know them.
As we head into the fall, please reach out to individuals who will appreciate, enjoy and value all that our club has to offer. Invite a friend, co-worker or neighbor whose company you enjoy to be your guest for a drink at the Donald Ross Terrace, a meal in Sunset Room, a round of golf or a game of tennis, an adult social event or a children’s party. Non-members cannot experience any of these things without your invitation.
If you need any assistance or have questions related to sponsoring new members, please feel free to contact me or any member of the Membership Committee, as well as interim membership director Brittany Mitchell.
Monty HaglerMembership Committee Chair
President's Message ....................................................2Membership ................................................................3General Manager's Message .......................................4News & Events .............................................................5Events ...................................................................... 6-7Dining ..........................................................................8The Farm......................................................................9Tennis .................................................................. 10-11Golf ...................................................................... 12-16Turf Talk .....................................................................14Fitness .......................................................................17Aquatics ............................................................... 18-19Club Information .......................................................20
Welcome New Members for 2014!
General Manager’s Message
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Steve Matlaga, CCMGeneral Manager/CEO
Goodbye summer and hello “back to school” and the busy days of fall. Thank you all for participating in so many ways at GCC this summer!
We remain focused in every area of the Club to bring you interesting, diverse activities and experiences so you can enjoy your GCC “home away from home.” Mark your calendar for the “End of Summer Bash” on Friday, September 12th. We will have a poolside seafood boil followed by the fantastic local band “Sleeping Booty.”
September also marks the return of football and we will feature Thursday night games in the Sunset Lounge and Sunset Terrace. On Saturdays we will have all your favorite games displayed at the Donald Ross Terrace. For our wine lovers we also have a unique night scheduled on September 24th where you can “Build Your Own Bordeaux,” and for our beer lovers, there will be some great German beer selections at “Oktoberfest" on Friday, October 3rd. Under the “Exciting and New” category, we will have our first Irving Park Camp Out on Saturday, October 18th with campfires, food, s'mores and sing-along entertainment.
Looking forward to Halloween, we have many great events planned for GCC families. On October 22nd we invite you to bring the kids by to help decorate fun tombstones for our haunted mansion cemetery that we will create for Halloween. The hayride at the Farm on Friday, October 24th is always a fun event. Last year we enjoyed our first “trick or treat” at Irving Park. What wonderful treat will Chef dream up this year? Everyone should dress in their favorite Disney costumes and come to the Clubhouse on Friday, October 31st for fun and treats.
Many people ask me about our hours of operation at the Donald Ross Terrace, and my response is that we will continue to be open as long as Mother Nature allows. The operating
schedule after Labor Day at the Donald Ross Terrace will be modified to three days per week (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and we also intend to keep the Irving Park pool open on the weekends through September (weather permitting).
As I look through the newsletter I am excited about the events that the team has offered for every area of the Club. There are many opportunities for you to bring friends and perspective members to fun events at our Club. Thank you to everyone who has sponsored a new member this year, along with the efforts of the Membership Committee. We are a net positive six new Members this year and on track to improve over last year when we ended with a negative net Member-ship growth. Positive membership growth and participation are a healthy sign. The “Women and Wine for Breast Cancer” would be a great event on Wednesday, October 15th to bring a guest/prospective member to, so please let me know if I can help you in any way regarding membership.
Lastly, I want to thank everyone for their submissions for our August photo contest on Facebook. Congratulations to our winner, Charlie Holderness! What a great image of summer fun at the Club (see the winning photo on page 5). Be sure to submit photos for the September contest - you may just win dinner for four at the Club!
Congratulations to everyone for making it through a fun summer and the start of school. Keep sending us your ideas for fun things to do. We look forward to seeing you around the Club!
Steve Matlaga, CCMGeneral Manager/CEO
News & Events
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L to R: Bryan Walker (Daughter Brynn), Guest Kenneth Barham (Son Andrew), Charlie Holderness (Daughter
Parker), Ben Turner (Daughter Lila Rose)
August Photo Contest WinnerCharlie Holderness!
New EventsWatch Green Bay Battle Seattle at the Donald Ross Terrace!Thursday, September 4th | 8:30 p.m.Wear your team jerseys and enjoy the first game of the season! In addition to great fall beer selections and drink specials, we will offer complimentary chips and salsa during the game. We will see you there!
Irving Park CampoutSaturday, October 18thPitch your tent and bring a sleeping bag for a campout on the Irving Park driving range! Enjoy food song and a campfire Saturday night, with breakfast on Sunday.Adults $28 | Children $18Sign up online at www.greensborocc.org or call the receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
2014 Mid-Year Financial ReportThe first half of 2014 has been an exciting time at our Club. The opening of the Donald Ross Terrace has boosted our F&B revenues the last couple of months. For the first six months of 2014, revenues in F&B are more than 10% higher than the same period last year with much of this being due to the added business at the Donald Ross Terrace. With the cold and wet weather we experienced during the first quarter of the year, golf revenues have struggled. With the additional business in F&B and some repairs to our facility, expenses are also up over last year by about 3.5%. From a total Club standpoint we are about 7% better than we were last year at this same time.
From a Capital standpoint, the Club has also had a productive six months. With the construction and opening of the Don-ald Ross Terrace, we have completed our major capital project for the year. This project was done within the original 2014 Capital budget and has been a huge success with the mem-bership. While we completed this project within this year's Capital budget, we were also able to reduce our debt with the bank by over $500,000 during the first six months. We are still well ahead of schedule and with no major projects scheduled during the second half of the year, we should be able to focus on reducing it much further before the end of 2014.
Looking forward to the second half of the year, our banquet business should really start to pick up during the last five months of the year. Bookings in banquets are strong, and we are projecting to exceed last year, which was a very strong year. The Donald Ross Terrace should remain strong and hopefully good weather the rest of the summer and into the fall will boost golf revenues. The staff continues to focus on cost controls. New member activity during July and August has been very good with 18 new members either joining or being posted during these two months. This should help the financial picture going forward. Please remember, sponsor-ship from an existing member is the only way someone can join our Club, so continue to look for great additions to our membership. Furthermore, for a successful year, member usage opf the Club is very important and I urge you to use all of the Club facilities as much as possible. As an member, your usage of the Club helps to justify all of the great benefits of our fine Club at a reasonable price. We look forward to seeing you around the Club during the second half of the year!
Sincerely, Ed LeBlanc, Treasurer
Events
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Labor Day Pool PartyMonday, September 1st11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Snack Bar Open (Offering Full Menu)12:00 – 8:00 p.m. Donald Ross Terrace Open (Offering Full a la Carte Menu & Drink Specials)2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Kids Pool Games & Activities 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Music from DJ Randy Smith
End of Summer BashFriday, September 12th4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Irving Park Pool Open5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Seafood Boil on Pool Deck with Live Music by Jessica Mashburn8:00 – 11:00 p.m. Live Band - “Sleeping Booty” Dancing, Hors d’oeuvres & Desserts in the Ballroom$40 per person | Member-Sign Bar
For Kids!5:00 – 11:00 p.m. | Pool Deck and PavilionFeaturing a kid-friendly buffet, children will have games and activities on the Pool Deck and in the Pavilion with a Movie Night in the Pavilion later in the evening. Be sure to bring your sleeping bags & PJs!$18 per child
Oktoberfest Friday, October 3rd6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Donald Ross Terrace & PoolsideStep into the GCC Beer Garden and celebrate Oktoberfest
with a traditional German menu featuring beer-braised bratwurst and sauerkraut, chicken schnitzel with jaeger sauce, cabbage rolls and more. Of course, we will feature a variety of German beers. Authentic music by the "Ompa Lompa Band"!$20 per Adult | Member-Sign Bar
Oyster NightSaturday, September 27th5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Donald Ross Terrace
Enjoy a special a la carte menu featuring fresh oysters prepared on the half shell - raw, roasted in the hearth oven and steamed open on the grill. John and the beverage team will expertly pair stout beers and wine to complement an oyster extravaganza.
Women Who Wine for Breast CancerWednesday, October 15th6:30 p.m. | Irving RoomEnjoy an evening featuring light hors d’oeuvres and ONEHOPE Wine. Bring a friend or a prospective member to this great event, and to support a great cause. You will have the opportunity to win a raffle prize from "Schiffman's"! If you bring a guest/ prospective member, you will receive two extra raffle tickets! Our featured wine for the evening will be ONEHOPE. ONEHOPE has joined up with Robert Mondavi to make this Chardonnay. Half the profits from each bottle of ONEHOPE California Chardonnay are donated to the fight against breast cancer.$20 per person
B.Y.O.B. - Build Your Own BordeauxWednesday, September 24th6:30 p.m. | Irving Room
Join us for a new experience - an inter-active wine-blending dinner - featuring Bordeaux-style wines from Trinchero Napa Valley. During a sumptuous dinner paired with five Trinchero
varietal wines. Guests will play winemaker to create their own blends. Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded to the best blend and most creative name.$110 per Member | $120 per Guest
Make reservations online at www.greensborocc.org or call the Club’s Receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
Youth Events
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ActivitiesParents Night Out"Pirate Pizza Madness"Friday, September 19th6:00 - 9:30 p.m. | Pool Deck and Pavilion"Avast, me hearties!" Callin’ all landlubbers… It’s "International Talk like a Pirate Day"! Join us for a special Parents Night Out, pirate-style. Aaar! We will choosin’ “kid-friendly” pirate names, designin’ yer own pirate flag, creatin’ tea-stained treasure maps, face painting, and lots more pirate lingo, games and crafts! This be aye t' be a night full o' fun, silliness and loads o' laughs. Join us or yer be walkin’ t’ plank!
We be lookin’ fer the real swashbucklin’ buccaneers o’ th’ sea. Special prizes awarded to the Best Pirate Costume and the Best Pirate Voice (you have to stay in character all night)!$18 per Child | Ages 5-13
Parents Night Out - "Mystery Dinner"Friday, October 3rd6:00 - 9:30 p.m. | Pool Deck and PavilionJoin us for our first mystery night, and help us solve the Mystery at the Deadwood Saloon! Come dressed in your best Wild West wear for a night of fun as we figure out whodunit! $18 per Child | Ages 8-13
Halloween HayrideFriday, October 24th 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. | The FarmDon your most best costume and head over to the Farm for this annual event. Kids will enjoy a variety of activities including Halloween crafts, the Games2U video van, a pony carousel ride and of course, the ever popular hayrides. And, we just may have some more tricks up our sleeves...!$16 Adults | $7 Children (Ages 4-10)Children Under 4 - Our Guest
Halloween Breakfast for DinnerWednesday, October 29th5:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Family GrilleBeware! Evil eggs, wicked waffles, paranormal pancakes and ghoulish grits! We are turning Breakfast for Dinner into a Halloween "Spookfest for Dinner"!
Trick or Treat at GCCFriday, October 31st5:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Irving ParkStop by the Club this Halloween for a trick and maybe a treat! Disney's magic will transform the Irving Park Club-house entrance into a fantastical scene for Halloween. Enjoy hot apple cider and treats for the kids. For the adult kids, a member-sign bar will be available.
Youth Nights6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Pavilion
“Mad Science”Wednesday, September 24thJoin us for a family-friendly night uncovering the quirky side of science! Experience the weird and wacky side of science; make-and-take “creepy” crafts, and wacky experi-ments which offer an educational, safe and fun experience.
“Board Game Night” Wednesday, October 8th We are breaking out the classic board games and card games. Join us for some fun and friendly competition.
“Spooktacular Craft Night”Wednesday October 22ndHelp us create “creepy” crafts and “eeek-worthy” lawn decorations for the GCC “trick-or-treat” night. We will also have “spooky” make and take crafts, “monster” munchies and other assorted treats for everyone that participates.
Make reservations online at www.greensborocc.org or call the Club’s Receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
Dining
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from the ChefAs your Executive Chef I am very pleased with the many upgrades we have made with personnel, facilities and general overall philosophy about food and service at GCC. We have worked diligently with the Food &
Beverage Committee and the Board of Directors to evaluate your needs and wants, and formulating solutions to take the dining experience to the next level. A prime example of this is the addition of the Donald Ross Terrace, which has become a "hot spot" for the GCC membership.
As you have hopefully noticed, our culinary and purchasing teams are shifting are focus to "farm-to-table" cuisine. What does that mean? We live in one of the greatest harvest zones in the country. So instead of buying our fresh ingredients from the largest retailer who buys from across the country, we first search for what is right here at home. John Olinick has been the Purchasing Director at GCC for the past 17 years, and part of his weekly routine is to stop by the farmers market. We buy large amounts of local produce, dairy and meat from farms across NC and support the “Got to be NC” initiative here in our state.
Local growers Rudd Farms and Cedar Hills Farms are our main produce and tomato suppliers. Homeland Creamery takes care of all of our dairy and ice cream needs. The majority of our poultry and protein needs are sourced from Neese’s Sausage, Giacomo Meats, Prestige Farms, Hopkins Poultry and Chester White Pork from Heritage Farms. Many of our specialty items such as grits, mustards and cheese come from North Carolina companies as well, such as Lusty Monk Mustards, Goat Lady Dairy, Ash County Cheeses and “Old Mill” of Guilford just to name a few. We purchase the majority of our fresh fish and seafood from Inland Seafood or Halpern’s, both based out of Charlotte. Both companies do a wonderful job with day boat offerings that fish out of the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and international waters.
The large broad-line purveyors such as Sysco, US foods and even locally owned Southern Foods all have programs in place to offer us direct buying from smaller local producers as well. This has been a shift in the industry within the past three to five years that is really paying off for the farmer as well as the diner.
With the many dining options available at GCC, you have the ability to decide what style of food and atmosphere you want on a meal-by-meal basis. The culinary team is always trying to plan new and innovative menus while staying close to home with many of the traditional favorites you have grown to love over the years.
The Sunset menu changes every seven to eight weeks throughout the year to give members the options to try many seasonal favorites and upscale creations. One of the new favorites in the Sunset is the ability to order what you want for dinner by selecting your protein, starch, vegetable and sauce; much like a steak house, but at the fraction of the price. We offer an array of starters, entrées and vegetarian options as well. This along with our great and growing wine selection makes for a great experience.
1909/Family Grille menu changes with the emphasis on what is in season with an American regional theme. We feed more members in this restaurant than any other outlet in the Club, so we try to offer many kid-friendly options in addition to dishes for the rest of the family. Whether it is Breakfast for Dinner on Wednesday night or the best burger off the grill, we have something for everyone.
The Donald Ross Terrace is our new pride and joy. The new wood fired hearth oven and six foot grill are cooking vessels with endless menu applications, so the menu is designed with the equipment in mind. This menu represents fresh, seasonal and local foods. You will see heirloom tomatoes ripe off the vine from Rudd Farms and freshly caught fish off the Carolina coast. The menu changes monthly and also features fresh weekly specials.
The Farm Club is the place to eat before or after golf with the same local focus as Irving Park. We will continue to feature traditional along with new weekly ideas for our Thursday night buffet and lunch menus.
Wine Dinners at the Club have been incredibly popular this past year. It is a great opportunity for you and your friends to come together and enjoy a menu specifically designed to match the wines for that particular evening. These wine dinners are always a fun opportunity for me to express myself
through the food. It’s not just feeding people it’s about making “Best in Class” memories every day.
Chef Gregory John, CEC
The Farm
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Halloween Hayride at The FarmFriday, October 24th | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.Find your most creative costume and head over to the Farm for this member favorite annual event. Kids will enjoy a variety of activities including Halloween crafts, the Games2U video van, magicians, a pony carousel ride, an inflatable pirate ship and of course, the ever popular Hayrides.
A Spooktacular Buffet dinner will be offered with plenty of Halloween treats. Join us for this fun-filled family event featuring the popular "Big Bang Boom" band!
Adults $16 | Children (Ages 4-10) $7 Children Under 4 - Our GuestPlease make reservations online at www.greensborocc.org or call the Club receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
Drive-In Movie at The FarmSaturday, September 20th6:00 p.m. with Movie Beginning at DuskTrade in the cars for a golf cart or bring blankets, and enjoy "The Sandlot" on a 21-foot screen under the stars on the driving range.
Tickets are $10 per person and include a complimen-tary bag of popcorn and beverage of your choice. We will also have food available from our “Snack Shack.” The menu will include items such as hamburgers and cheeseburgers, hot dogs, nachos and more. We will also have sweet candy treats, ice cream, and a classic drive in movie treat - scratch-made milkshakes! A member-sign bar will be available.
Monthly Sunday Brunch BuffetSunday, September 14th & Sunday, October 12th 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Join us every second Sunday of the month for our Grande Brunch Buffet. Our chefs will create a varied array of breakfast and lunch favorites and of course the chef-attended omelet and waffle bar.
Weekly Thursday Night BuffetEvery Thursday Night | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Join us every Thursday night as the Farm chefs create a wonderful buffet dinner with an ever-changing menu that mixes the best of new and creative dishes inspired by local seasonal ingredients with our GCC favorites, such as our world famous southern fried chicken, soups, salads, entrées and scratch-made desserts. And of course, don't miss our Prime Rib Buffet on the final Thursday of the each month.
Call The Farm at (336) 288-3415 to make reservations.
Tennis
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Upcoming Events
Men's & Women’s Doubles Club ChampionshipSaturday, September 6th & Sunday, September 7th
Play Begins Saturday, September 6th at 9:00 a.m. Men and women participants sign up individually and will be partnered by the professional staff in a round robin group.
Rating for PlayersMen 3.5 – Below Men 4.0 – Above Women 3.5 – BelowWomen 4.0 – Above
Format16 players (4 groups of 4 players)
Cocktail ReceptionFriday, September 5th | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. You will get a chance to see your groups while enjoying beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Casual dress.
Saturday - Round RobinGroupings of four players. Each player will be paired in their group to play doubles (three matches total). Each match will be a six-game pro set, tie-breaker at 5-5, and games won will be totaled to determine the finalists.
Sunday - Play Finals The winner from each group will compete in a round robin format to decide our individual winner from each division.
$35 per personSign up in the Tennis Pro Shop or call (336) 275-8162.
Homecoming Game & Social MixerThursday, September 18th 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Irving ParkLet’s kick off the fall season together at the Tennis Homecoming Social Mixer! Wear your favorite school colors and join us on the courts for a night of food, drinks, games and tennis fun with your fellow Club friends. DJ “Sam The Man” will bring the house down with his great music and fun!
$30 per couple (Includes tennis, games & refreshments)
Ladies Member/GuestFriday, October 3rd 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Irving ParkCheck in will begin at 8:30 a.m. and a continental break-fast will be provided. Play begins at 9:00 a.m. followed by an afternoon luncheon served at 12:00 p.m.
$40 per team (Includes-continental breakfast, tennis balls, awards, luncheon, door prizes, and gift)
OktoberfestThursday, October 23rd 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Irving ParkJoin us for a night of music, tennis, food and drinks as we enjoy our Tennis Oktoberfest. Beers and brats will be our highlight with live music.
$30 per couple (Includes tennis, games & refreshments)
Sign up for these fun tennis events online at www.greens-borocc.org or call the Tennis Pro Shop at (336) 275-8162.
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Tennis Programs
Men’s Wednesday Night LeagueWe invite all you gentlemen to come out and join the fun of meeting new players, as well as showing off your talents, in the Men’s Wednesday Night League! Throughout the season, each individual player will play doubles against the other competing players. Points are scored by the number of games each player wins. A cumulative score will be kept. At the end of the season we will award gift certificates to the top three individuals at a beer and sandwich party.
Play Begins Wednesday, September 10th$30 per player
USTA Junior Team TennisGCC is preparing for the USTA Junior Team Tennis for the 2014 fall season. This league gives our juniors a chance to compete against other junior players with similar abilities throughout the city in a team format. Teams will compete in the age groups of 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under and 16 & under team competition.
Once registration is complete, the GCC professional staff will place our GCC juniors on appropriate teams according to ability. Juniors will be notified regarding what team will be a part of the first week of practice. Matches and team practices will begin the first week of September. Matches will be played on Friday after-noons throughout September and October.
The GCC Tennis Staff hopes to see your child as a USTA Junior Team Tennis participant this fall!
Note: Juniors will need a current USTA Membership to participate in team competition.
Sign up in the Tennis Pro Shop or call (336) 275-8162.
Women’s Tuesday Night PlayIt’s time for the GCC Women to have their night! Here is a chance to play weekly with an opportunity to meet players and have fun competing. Throughout the season each player will play doubles against other GCC competing players with a chance to accumulate points individually. Points are scored by the number of games each player wins and a cumulative score will be kept. At the end of the season we will award gift certificates to the top three individuals. This is your time to come out for some good competitive tennis and fun.
Play Begins Tuesday, September 9th $25 per player
Tennis News
Irving Park Fall Outdoor Court Schedule 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Booked on the ½ hour) 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Court Maintenance) 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. (Booked on the ½ hour)
Indoor CourtsIndoor court season at the Farm begins Monday, Octo-ber 27th. Indoor court times are still available, so call to reserve your time!
When playing tennis at the Farm indoor facility, please wear proper tennis attire and proper tennis shoes. Running shoes or cross training black soled shoes are not permitted.
Please clean shoes of any excess soft court material.
In addition, please remember to turn off cell phones on the indoor courts.
Golf
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Upcoming EventsSeptemberFolds of HonorThursday, September 4th Patriot Day National event funding military families serving our county.
Family Club ChampionshipSaturday, September 13th Mom and/or Dad teams with juniors for the title in age divisions.
Couples Sunday Nine and DineSunday, September 14thPlay 9 holes and enjoy the Donald Ross Terrace afterwards.
October Men’s One Day Member-Guest Thursday, October 2ndA Wonderful chance to show off your club and the Donald Steel design Farm Course. Start at 1:00 with lunch and re-ception after.
Greensboro CC/Peter Millar Pro-amFriday, October 17th Open to Ladies and Gentlemen | Farm coursePlay with some of the best PGA club professionals from the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee and other areas who will be at GCC to support our golf program. Noon start with lunch preceding and reception and awards to follow.
NovemberNight Goblin GolfSaturday, November 1st Bring your best “Boo!” attire and have some golfing fun.
The Steel CupFriday, November 7th - Saturday, November 8thAn Amateur Invitational for members and invited guests in a blind draw partner Stableford system event.
Tournament Results
Layton Schiffman a Repeat for Junior Club ChampionshipWith steady play in rain drenched conditions, Layton Schiff-man posted a second round 73 to pair with a first day 69 at Irving Park forging a consecutive triumph in the Junior Club Championship. The event was plagued by an all day rain-storm creating wet play challenges throughout the round. His six stroke victory placed him ahead of Nicholas Poole (71-77) and Brantley Phillips (74-75). The comeback of the competition was posted by Thomas Mayes who followed a first round 82 with a spectacular 69 in the inclement conditions.
Whit Edwards surged to a 13 stroke margin in the 13-14 age division with 72-88 for his trophy as Mack Pearsall finished second place. In the 11-12 Flight, Ben Rightsell was first place with 87.
The 10 & under division had some remarkable play from Shuford Edwards who sloshed through casual water for a 33 on the second nine holes and a 9 stroke win over Grady Sherrill. Ford Gordon was third with 87. The Girls champions were undaunted by the foreboding weather as McLean Shepherd won the 13-14 division (93-90) and sister Harper Shepherd (58-58) was the 11-12 champion. Rollins Ortmann was the 10 & under champion (60-56).
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B.J. Szafran and Lance Young Blaze Courses for President’s Cup Title
The golf played at the President’s Cup was spectacular. With exquisite putting surfaces on both courses and summer weather that offered the well-played stroke its rightful benefit, the scoring was nothing short of excellent.
Partner Lance Young added his input when needed as B.J. Szafran posted a bogey free 10 under par 62 in the first round of the President's Cup, and the team used that as a momentum to move into the champions spot. They were the leaders in the clubhouse with a 57 net, one stroke ahead of Parker Burke and Tyson Pugh. Gross lead was a posted 60 from defending champions Ryan Gioffre and David Egerton who played some spectacular golf themselves.
David was paired with perennial partner Ryan Gioffre, Egerton fired eight birdies and one eagle supplemented with two missteps for a personal 65 and the race was on for the gross prize championship. Day two play at Irving Park revealed some interesting results. A front nine better-ball of four under by Gioffre/Egerton and one over by Szafran/Young seemed to seal the deal for the gross outcome. But with the shot of the day on the tenth hole by Young for a strong birdie 2 and sub-sequent solid play from both partners for a six under par incoming nine, Szafran and Young were victors. In the Net Division, Parker Burke and Tyson Pugh continued their fine play with a 63 to pair up with the 58 at the Farm for Overall Net Champions title.
The Senior Division had some extended fireworks as first round leaders Snyder/Sural faltered slightly with a 67 allowing a second 63 from the team of Pete Pearce and Gary Michalove to fashion a tie. A playoff was conducted from the first teeing ground. Pearce played a second just short of the green followed by a deft putt from off the putting surface to close proximity to the hole and a wining par for the team. Fourth Flight leaders Jonathan Peddrick and Chris Permar were undaunted in their resolve as they posted a 123 and were two ahead of Tripp Cunningham and Jim Haynes.
Traditional teammates Cabell Poindexter and Chris Stanley were electric in the Irving Park score of 64 to pass all the first day leaders and win the Third Flight with Dan Goley and Sam Stephens three shots back. Second Flight was hotly contested with the top four teams all one stroke variances. J.J. Marus and Mikael Svensson led with 127, sixteen under par. Daniel Craft and Brett Schulman could not muster their first day impetus and were second by one stroke.
Robert Enochs and Scott Wyatt were not to be denied in their quest for the Cup as a strong second day 63 propelled their lead from two on day one to five at the end. Britt Preyer and Mark Yates were second behind the stalwart leaders. Championship Flight had David Egerton and Ryan Gioffre snare that crown by one stroke over Jim Morgan and Walt Howell as Egerton/Gioffre posted a 128 winning total.
Lance Young, BJ Szafran & Garson Rice
Parker Burke, Tyson Pugh & Garson Rice
Turf Talk
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The Modern Day Colors of GolfGreenA good deal of confusion surrounds the use of the word green in proper golf terminology. Should one use "green fee" or "greens fee?" Is it "greenkeeper" or a "greenskeeper?" Exactly what area does the word "green" pertain to on a golf course?
Green used as a noun and has two proper golf meanings. The first meaning is chiefly of Scottish origin. It simply defines all territory of a golf course, or all areas outside the confines of the clubhouse. Thus, it can be used in relation to all outdoor areas of a golf course. The second meaning, most readily known to modern audiences, means the area of short grass surrounding a hole (e.g. the putting green). This area is generally mown and rolled to the smoothest possible texture. In most cases of using the word green in golf terminology, the use should be singular. Green fee, greenkeeper and green committee are all correct uses.
BrownMuch like green, the usage of brown has been expanded in its relationship to golf with another commonly used terminology in golf, which is sustainability ("optimizing the playing quality of the golf course, in harmony with the conservation of its natural environment, under economi-cally sound and socially responsible management"). The USGA has led the charge for adding brown into the golfing world’s vocabulary by coining the new phrase “Brown is the new Green”. In large part, the USGA’s focus is to get more people in golf to begin to think more about the positive environmental aspects of golf, where proper usage and management of water resources is a key aspect.
2014 US OpenIn some aspects this year’s 2014 US Open served as an important study tool in the area of raising awareness to the average golfer for improved sustainability of the game of golf. While brown conditions are nothing new to USGA championships, Pinehurst #2 received a lot of attention this year related to their recent Coore/Crenshaw renovation. Most in particular was the concept chosen by
Pinehurst to go back to single row irrigation. By creating new Sandhill’s native areas in the rough throughout the course and downsizing the irrigation design, Pinehurst #2 reduced their grass area by 36 acres, their sprinkler count by over 500 heads, and most importantly their water consumption by 50 percent or more in a normal year. It is probably true the primary driving force behind the entire concept and the final decision was to get their Donald Ross gem back to its historical roots, but I am sure the sustainable aspects of the new design were an inherent part of the concept from day one and for that Pinehurst should be commended. While the excitement of the tournament itself was somewhat lackluster, the discussion surrounding the course conditions was hot and heavy. Most super- intendents I talked to said it went too far towards one end of the spectrum. Many guys I spoke with often related it to another Major held down in Georgia that is often criticized by superintendents for going too far on the opposite end of the spectrum. While there is no right or wrong to the management of either facility there is a significant difference from the real world expectations of the modern day American upscale facilities.
The point I would like to get across in this message is two-fold. The first is that Irving Park is also a great Donald Ross course and few would argue that Ross courses play best when they are firm, especially around the greens. The second is the golf course maintenance staff here at GCC has always been aware of the importance of proper water usage. Going back to the early 2000’s when a prolonged drought met with stiff water restrictions, we have always kept water issues at the fore front of our management decisions. Each year we try to push the envelope a little further towards the brown side. Some years like last year with well above average rainfall amounts we have little say in how brown the course is on any given day. Some areas of the course force us to water more than we care too such as the greens surrounds at Irving Park with its limited drainage. The Bentgrass greens require a different watering schedule than does the Bermudagrass surrounding the green. Bent-grass prefers deep and infrequent. Bermudagrass on clay soils likes light and frequent. That is actually one of the small but important bonus features local Superintendents are finding when they convert to Ultradwarf Bermudas. The
Junior Golf
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Junior GolfUpcoming Events
After-School ClinicsWednesday, September 3rd 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Irving ParkAfter-school and will continue every Wednesday until the weather no longer allows.
Family Club ChampionshipSaturday, September 13th Starting Times Beginning at 10:00 a.m. | Irving ParkParents, team up with your son or daughter in our Family Club Championship. Scoring is team scramble gross and net, with trophies and team prizes for the winners. $10 per player
Pee Wee ClinicsSunday, September 14th; Sunday, October 19th; Sunday, October 26th; Sunday, November 2nd; Sunday, November 9th; Sunday, November 16th1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Irving ParkPee Wee clinics introduce your 2 to 6-year-olds to golf. We require the parent(s) to stay for the clinic. Sign ups are available one month prior to the clinic date. $20 per child, per clinic
Beat The ProsWednesday, November 26th 10:00 a.m. | Irving ParkTeams of two or four juniors will play a scramble format ver-sus the golf pros in this popular format. Team prizes will be awarded to those juniors that can defeat our crack golf staff!
Junior GrinderMonday, December 22nd 10:00 a.m. | Irving ParkFormats vary from a scramble, shamble and better ball. Prizes awarded for the winners.
irrigation regime is the same. With only minimal drainage infrastructure around the Irving Park greens and less than ideal head placement certain green surrounds stay much wetter than we would like. We have made numerous small adjustments such as replacing full circle sprinklers with part circle models and minimizing the arcs as much as possible. But until we are able to make significant improvements to the surrounding drainage system, redesigning the head placements around the greens and possibly converting the putting surface as well we will likely continue to have wet spots even in the driest weather conditions.
This year has proven to be much different from last year. Conditions like we have faced this year have been a bit on the dry side. There have been a few long dry spells where we were able to reduce water usage more than normal and accept some areas turning brown and maybe even thinning out a bit. Even then, eventually the rains came and everything once again turned green. The amazing thing was during a recent seven-week dry period people were still saying how nice the courses looked. Maybe they were just being polite or maybe, just maybe, they not only under-stand how enjoyable a firm course is to play but that firm conditions will likely result in some areas going off color. If this year’s US Open at Pinehurst did anything for golf course managers it did create a sense of awareness that picturesque may not always result in the best playing conditions and in the long haul picturesque may not be in the best interest of the games sustainability.
Douglas Lowe, CGCSDirector of Golf Course and Grounds Maintenance
Aerification Schedule
Farm GreensMonday, September 8th - Tuesday, September 9th
Ladies Golf Association
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Upcoming Events
Green vs WhiteNew LGA Match Play Team EventTuesday, September 2nd9:00 a.m. Shotgun | Farm CourseSign-up as an individual. The field will be divided into two teams - Green and White. Individual matches will play from each side. Each match is worth one point. The team with the highest total points will win this inaugural event.
Ladies Mountain Golf Trip Monday, September 15th & Tuesday, September 16thBlowing Rock CC & Grandfather CCPlease complete a registration form and return to Mary Thomas by Sunday, September 7th. Registration forms are available on the website and in both golf shops.
Ladies Member-MemberTuesday, September 23rdTwo Shotgun Starts | Farm CourseOpen to all GCC lady golfers. This annual two-lady team event will use one-better-ball-of-two format. (Play your own ball; take the best score between the two players on each hole). Play will begin in a 9:00 a.m. shotgun for our 18 hole division, joined by our 9 hole contingent at 11:00 a.m. The field will then assemble for an awards luncheon together. Sign up as a team or as an individual to be paired. Please register by Friday, September 19th.
Tough DaySaturday, October 4thLadies DivisionMake your own starting time and see how low you can go on the “Superintendent’s Revenge” Day. Sign up in the golf shop prior to your round.
Ladies Breast Cancer Awareness FundraiserTuesday, October 14th Irving Park CourseJoin us for this fun event for a worthy cause. Play in honor of a friend as so many have battled this disease. The money will again stay local this year. The organization chosen for this year is Friends for an Early Breast Cancer Test.
Make your own foursome or sign-up to be paired.8:15 a.m. Registration & Raffle Ticket Sales 9:30 a.m. Shotgun Start for 13 Holes of Captain’s Choice12:30 p.m. Luncheon Celebration
Join us! Donations are welcome if you are unable to play. Join us for lunch if you cannot play as well. Register by Friday, October 10th.
About Friends for an Early Breast Cancer TestMost breast cancer is in the body five to eight years before it can be detected through current methods. Earlier detection may prevent invasive surgery, minimize treat-ment and dramatically increase survival chances.
Our single mission is the discovery of an innovative biological test to detect breast cancer earlier. Help us get there. Earlier. Sooner. Now.
Halloween BallTuesday, October 28th9:00 a.m. Shotgun | Irving Park CourseSign-up to be paired by the golf staff into teams. Each team will rotate an orange ball throughout the round. The player’s score using the orange ball will count on that hole. Don’t worry - double bogey max and your team will get a spare!
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Fall is right around the corner, and I can’t believe the summer has flown by so fast! We are getting ready for back-to-school, Halloween, cooler weather, hayrides, bon-fires…and…most people get back into their fitness routines. This is a very well-known trend in the fitness industry and we are excited to see everyone back in the Fitness Center. Whether it is your first visit, or you are returning back from a hiatus at the beach, lake or just spending time with your kids, we have something just for you.
This season we will be teaming up with our Youth Activi-ties department, to provide fitness activities during out-of-school days. Also, be on the lookout for a "Fitness Fanatic" event in October for all of you with that intense competitive nature. Remember that we also offer complimentary orientations and teen orientations. Please check the web-site for details on all upcoming events.
We asked, you responded, we listened and now we are ready to take action! The fitness survey we conducted received a tremendous response. We have compiled a short list of the “Top 3” items that we hope address a few of your comments. The first most popular item you requested is “golf fitness.” NG360 Golf Performance training is now available through GCC Fitness to assist you with the body mechanics of your golf swing. We have two golf performance specialists currently working with Club members to improve their golf game.
Second, you mentioned that the timing of classes and different class times would motivate you to join us for your fitness needs. Currently, we offer between 36 and 40 classes each week, depending on the season. We offer 6:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. classes daily. In addition, you can attend an 8:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. class most days of the week. We also offer four different classes during the weekend. You will find that our instructors are able to modify most classes to any level of fitness and are able to individualize your workout due to small class sizes. You can be assured that we continuously and diligently evaluate the schedule on a monthly basis to meet most of your needs.
Finally, the cost of classes was a question for some of you. After researching local facilities and their price points, we
set our class fees to one simple fee of $45 per month to attend unlimited group fitness classes. From our research, we found that this price point is at least $20 less than most of our neighborhood fitness facilities. If you cannot find the class just right for you please let us know. We are receptive to your feedback and we can find the class that is just the fight fit for you.
We will work diligently over the next six months to bring some of your ideas and suggestions to fruition! The first item we are working on right now is “WOW” (Workout of the Week). These workouts will be posted weekly to GCC’s Facebook as a video and will be posted in the Fitness Center as well. In addition, watch Facebook for information on our mini events that we will be hosting in the lobby of GCC Fitness on nutrition, massage, reformer Pilates, golf fitness, fitness apparel, weight loss and more. You asked for it and we are here to make it happen! We would like to thank you for your time in assisting us with our efforts to serve you better. The winners of the drawing for completing the survey are… Charles Betts, N. Watt Cobb and Jill Jones! Please pick up your prizes at the fitness desk.
Lori LennonDirector of Fitness
Teen Fit 101Second Monday of Every Month4:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Fitness CenterThis complimentary fitness teen orientation into the Fitness Center introduces our teen members (ages 13 to 15) to all things fitness. They will learn the basic concepts of cardiovascular, strength and flexibility exercises. In addition, they will be taught standard Fitness Center etiquette, rules and policies and leave with their own personal workout to perform when attending the Fitness Center with their parents.
No Charge
Fitness Update
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Blue Dolphin Towel AwardSwimmers who score the most points in their age group during the 2014 regular season and City Meet Championship: 8 & Under – Solveig Andersen and Davis Mohorn 9 & 10 – Greta Andersen and Sterling Sharpe 11 & 12 – Eliza Gesse and Thomas Trent 13 & 14 – Anna Sardzinski and Branch Bobbitt 15 – 18 – Lucy Pearce and Davis Knox Day 1 Blue Dolphin Award – Lexi Coker and Alex Jones
Most Improved AwardSwimmers with the most 2014 season improvement: 6 & Under – Catherine Faircloth and Mason Duggins 8 & Under – Elsa Worth and Luke Nolan 9 & 10 – Grace Nolan and Andrew Steinl 11 & 12 – Ellie Cowan and Briggs Edwards 13 & 14 – Berit Andersen and Josh Turner
Coach’s AwardSwimmers with specific contributions and unique accom-plishments during the 2014 season: 6 & Under – Cameron Nolan and Hudson Sharpe 8 & Under – McCarthy Spencer and Addison Newkirk 9 & 10 – Emerson McCormick and Grant McCormick, Robert Michel 11 & 12 – Callie Steinl and Will Presson
J.J. AwardAnna Sardzinski and Henrik Andersen received the J.J. Award, named for veteran, J.J. Marus. This award is given out based on the swimmer’s endless enthusiasm, sportsmanship, desire to compete and show of steady support for their team-mates. Congratulations to Anna and Henrik!
Board of Director’s AwardAt the end of every swim season, two senior swimmers (ages 13-18) are recognized for their outstanding leadership and commitment to the program both in and out of the pool. Congratulations to Christian Hicks and Ben Pearce for their dedication and commitment to the GCC Blue Dolphin’s swim team!
Blue Dolphin Family Participation AwardEach year the Blue Dolphins honor the families that have provided leadership and support to the GCC Swimming Program. Previously honored families nominate and vote on the annual recipients of the Family Participation Award. Our Family Participation Award honors parents and swim-mers that have served as pioneers, as well as current families that are committed to building a championship swimming program at the Greensboro Country Club. The 2014 Blue Dolphin Family Participation Award winners are Bert and Lisa Newsome Family & Roland and Fran Jones!
From the Pool DeckCongratulations Blue Dolphins, on a record-breaking summer! Thank you to all of our GCC Blue Dolphin swimmers and their families. With your continued support and involvement, the Blue Dolphins broke four Farm Pool records and one City Meet record, swam over 3,000 laps for Swim for Cancer, and topped the season off with a 2nd place Day One finish and 3rd place overall on the final day of the CSA City Meet Championship. Let’s not forget that 97.8% of our Blue Dolphins improved their times this season and as a team, dropped over 25 minutes worth of time! We couldn’t be more proud… Go GCC Blue Dolphins!
AccomplishmentsFarm Pool Record Breakers New Record Previous RecordSolveig Andersen – 25 Breaststroke (8 & Under Girls) 22.46 Berit Andersen: 22.61 (6/6/2009)Elizabeth Baker - 50 Breaststroke (15-18 Girls) 37.93 Erin Cobb: 38.00 (6/13/1989)Davis Knox – 100 Freestyle (15-18 Boys) 54.20 JJ Marus: 54.45 (6/28/1994)Davis Mohorn – 25 Breaststroke (8 & Under Boys) 21.59 Henrik Andersen: 22.91 (7/12/2008)
City Meet Record BreakerAddison Newkirk, Davis Mohorn, Max McGinn, Freddy Ortmann – 100 Medley Relay (8 & Under Boys) 1:15.33This medley relay team broke a City Meet Record that was previously held by Green Valley since 1991 at a time of 1:16.10!
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Swim for Cancer
City Meet 2014Congratulations on a Great Season, Blue Dolphins!
Thank You!The Blue Dolphins placed first in the annual Swim for Cancer fundraiser benefitting the American Cancer Society. Our swimmers raised over $41,000 this summer. Thank you to all Club members, their friends and family, and GCC employees who graciously and generously supported our swimmers in this event. Way to go GCC Blue Dolphins and congratulations to Olivia Johnson for being the overall top fundraiser in Greensboro!
GCC Blue Dolphin Top Fundraisers$6,491 Olivia Johnson (15-18)$6,324 Maggie Kirkpatrick (6 & Under)$5,190 Courtney Carlock (15-18)$1,362 Kieran Mohorn (9-10)$960 Lucy Pearce (15-18)$795 Hope Suire (11-12)$795 Ella Suire (8 & Under)$660 Kinsleigh Newkirk (9-10)$645 Addison Newkirk (8 & Under)$590 Hugh Carlson (9-10)$552 Sienna Coker (6 & Under)$518 Sterling Sharpe 9-10$518 Hudson Sharpe (6 & Under)$450 Thomas Trent (11-12)
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Greensboro Country Club410 Sunset Drive
Greensboro, NC 27408
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Club Directory Phone DirectoryFarm Clubhouse (336) 288-3415Farm Golf Pro Shop (336) 288-4461Farm Pool (336) 288-9242Farm Snack Bar (336) 288-5607Farm Tennis Pro Shop (336) 288-7801Fitness Center (336) 691-5825Irving Park Clubhouse (336) 275-8506Irving Park Golf Pro Shop (336) 272-4364Irving Park Pool (336) 691-5811Irving Park Tennis Pro Shop (336) 275-8162
E-MailSteve Matlaga, CCM - General Manager [email protected] Clark - Director of Club Operations [email protected]. Scott Harmon - Catering Sales Director [email protected] Stone, CPA - CFO/Controller [email protected] Brittany Mitchell - Executive Assistant [email protected] John, CEC - Executive Chef [email protected] Lowe, CGCS - Golf Course Superintendent [email protected] Deaton, PGA - Director of Golf [email protected] Mary Thomas, PGA - Farm Head Golf Professional [email protected] Nowak, PGA - IP Head Golf Professional [email protected] Tom Cascarano, USPTA - Director of Tennis [email protected] Lori Lennon - Director of Fitness [email protected] John Olinick - Purchasing Director [email protected] Earl Waddell - Facilities Manager [email protected] Pegg - Director of Aquatics & Youth Activities [email protected]
2014 Board of Directors
President Garson L. Rice Jr. Inside Vice President Preston E. Davenport Jr. Outside Vice President Gail Bernstein Treasurer Edward A. LeBlanc Assistant Treasurer Jason Bohrer Secretary Thomas C. Watkins Assistant Secretary A. Holt Gwyn Membership Chair Monty D. Hagler Director Everette E. Mills III Director Jeff Beach Director Daniel C. Craft Director Kathryn L. Gesse Director Susan Stafford Kelly Director James Kirkpatrick III Director James M. Morgan III
Food Service Hours of Operation
Sunset Room Reservations Recommended - Dressy Casual
Dinner: Wednesday - Thursday: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: Bar Service: 4:00 - 10:30 p.m. & Short Menu: 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Sunset Bar Tuesday - Wednesday: 4:00 -10:30 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Family Grille No Reservations - Casual Attire & Daily Specials
Bar Service Available Family Grille Manager: April Newman
Breakfast: Friday - Sunday: 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sunday Brunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
1909 Reservations Recommended - Casual Attire
Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Men’s Grille & Bar Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Farm Clubhouse Reservations Recommended - Casual Attire
Farm GrilleWednesday - Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bar: Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday Night Buffet: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday Brunch: One Sunday per Month
Donald Ross Terrace Bar Opens Food Service OpensThursday 3:00 p.m. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.Friday 12:00 p.m. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.Saturday 12:00 p.m. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.