OCTOBER 2021

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Will Hendricks

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEGreetings from the HCC Board of Directors! Last month the Board elected me to serve as President for the next year, and I am extremely humbled and excited to serve our Club. In addition, the Board also elected Will Buie as Vice President, Nathan Kennedy as Treasurer and Keith Maxwell as Secretary.

I would like to give a big thank you to Kiki Matthews for the wonderful

work she did as our past club President. Kiki, the HCC Board, Anthony Chelena and his staff have done so much to put our club in a wonderful position during unprecedented times. Our Club remains fiscally sound, our Membership base is growing, club usage is at a level we haven’t seen in many years, and vast improvements have been made throughout our facilities and grounds. I am excited to report that the board is discussing many more improvements that our Membership is sure to enjoy in the coming months.

The fall season is the time when standing committees finish their work for the year, and Board Members are (re)assigned to new committees. Thank you to each and every Member who has served on a standing committee over the past year. Our Board will begin building new committees in the coming weeks. If you are interested in joining one of these, please let a Board Member or Anthony know. We will be glad to have your input.

If you have been to the club lately, you likely have noticed many new faces. As Hendersonville and the surrounding area has grown, so has our Membership. We are grateful to the many new individuals and families that have joined us over the last 12 months, and we are glad to see that our active membership is enjoying all that HCC has to offer. It is also important to note that we are quickly approaching our A Member cap which is intended to preserve the club experience for our members. I personally want to thank our entire membership for the continued support and participation during these times. There has never been a better time to be a Member of Hendersonville Country Club.

MAIN CLUBHOUSEDINNER - Wednesday-Saturday | 5:00pm-8:00pmBRUNCH - Sunday | 11:00am-1:30pm

FOOD TRUCKLUNCH - Wednesday-Sunday | 11:30am-5:30pm

GRILLBREAKFAST - Monday-Sunday | 7:30am-11:00amLUNCH - Monday-Sunday | 11:00am-3:00pmSPORTS MENU - Monday-Sunday | 3:00pm-5:00pmDINNER - Thursday-Friday | 5:00pm-8:00pm

GOLFGOLF SHOP - Monday-Sunday | 8:00am-5:30pmTEE TIMES - Monday-Sunday | Beginning at 9:00am

TENNISCOURTS - Monday-Sunday | Beginning at 9:00am

FITNESSBODY MATRIX - Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 9:00am-10:00am | Pool DeckFITNESS ROOM - Monday-Sunday | Open 24-hours with Key Code

OCTOBER HOURS OF OPERATION

ThanksgivingThanksgiving

MANAGER’S MESSAGEWhen we announced this summer that we were raising our initiation fee rates October 1, I knew it would encourage people to join our Club before the rates increased. I had no idea how many. This year has been a very good year for new memberships. The last 30 days have been astonishing. I’m hesitant to give you numbers because they change a couple times a day, but it’s safe to say that we received more than 35 membership applications in September. Thank you! What about our Golf Membership cap? We are getting close. I know we will be capped sometime in 2022.

So, again we say welcome to all our new Members and we say thank you to all the Members who proposed and sponsored them. We’ve added so many interesting and friendly new Members and our Club is better because of it.

Anthony Chelena

Thursday, November 25, 2021Reservations can be made by calling 828-692-2261

11:00am | 11:30am | 12:00pm | 1:00pm | 1:30pm | 2:00pm | 2:30pmAdultS, $36++ | Children AGE 7-12, $9.95++ | CHILDREN 6 and Under, Free

Mains

Japanese Pumpkin Bisque, Candied PepitaCarved Prime Rib, Au Jus and Horseradish Cream

Carved Turkey Breast, Natural Pan Jus GravyCarved Heritage Ham, Root Beer Glaze and

Hendersonville Apple CompotePulled Turkey Dark Meat, Smoked Giblet Grazy

and Cranberry SauceSlow-Smoked Salmon, Chow-Chow-Saffron

Buerre BlancPanko-Dusted Shrimp, Fermented Chili Aioli

SidesVelvety Mashed Potatoes

Candied Yams, Brown Sugar Butter-Burnt Marshmallows

Carolina Corn Bread Stuffing, Roasted Onions and Sage

Traditional StuffingBaby Carrots, Butter, Muddy Pond Sorghum

and Candied PecansGreen Beans, House-Smoked Bacon

and Fried Onions

DisplaysChilled Smoked Salmon Display

Shrimp CocktailBread and Butter

Imported and Local Cheese DisplayFruit Display

SaladTossed Salad

Cole SlawSeafood SaladChicken Salad

Pea SaladPasta Salad

Artichoke-Olive SaladQuinoa Salad

Brussels-Baby Kale Salad

DessertPumpkin Pie

Bourbon Pecan PieCheesecake

Henderson County Apple CobblerWarm Cinnamon Rolls

HCC Ice CreamChocolate Chip Cookies

GOLFGOLF SHOP HOURS AND TEE TIMESOctober 1 – December 31Tee Times Begin at 9:00am (watch for frost delays)The Golf Shop Opens at 8:00am and Closes at 5:30pm

TITLEIST DEMO DAYTitleist will be here with new golf equipment to try Friday, October 8th from 12:00pm – 5:00pm. This is a great opportunity to try the best golf equipment in golf. Get ready for 2022 by coming out and trying some clubs during this demo day. Appointment times for fittings may be available. Check with the golf shop.

GOLF EVENTSWe have had a very active and successful tournament season this year. We are so thankful to all of our Membership with their support of our events. To finish out our busy tournament season we will have our Night Golf event Friday, October 8th. Our Halloween Scramble event will be played Saturday, October 30th. Four-person teams may sign up and make tee times on this day. You do not have to be in this event to play this day but the optional format is 4-person captains choice. We will have team prizes and a prize for best costume/outfit. There are a few outside tournaments that you need to notice on our upcoming schedule as the course and range will be closed during these events. Chamber of Commerce is Tuesday, October 5th and Connie and Ricky Sparks Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament is being held Saturday, October 16th. We will host the Carolinas Golf Association Women’s Four-Ball Tuesday, October 19th. The top putting green and our short game practice area may be used on the 19th, but we will not have golf carts available.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULEOctober 2-3, Saturday& Sunday Fall Member-Member Tournament, Tee Times Beginning at 9:00amOctober 5, Tuesday Chamber of Commerce Event, 11:30am Shotgun October 8, Friday Night Golf, 5:00pm ShotgunOctober 16, Saturday Sparks Memorial Golf Tournament, 12:00pm ShotgunOctober 19, Tuesday CGA Women’s Four Ball, 9:00am ShotgunOctober 30, Saturday Halloween ScrambleNovember 4, Thursday WGA Closing Lunch

Jay King

GOLF

GOLF CART RETURNPlease remember to return all golf carts back to our staging area beside the golf shop after your round, or after going to the range. There has been numerous times where carts have been left in the parking lots, the range, the 10th tee, and behind the Clubhouse. Please help us by returning your golf cart.

DRIVING RANGEAfter your range practice, please keep any unused golf balls in the bags and turn back in with the golf cart staff. If you finish hitting all the balls in the bag please hang the bag on the bag stand holders or bring them back to the golf staff. With our windy fall days any bags left on ground will blow away quickly. (Too bad all the leaves that fall will not blow away.) On the putting green, if you use any range balls to practice putting, please collect all balls when you are finished so the putting green is clean and available for the next group of golfers.

GOLF TOWELS AND RANGE BAGSPlease look and see if you have any golf towels and range bags. Over the last 3 months we have purchased over 300 towels and are now short in our supply. As a courtesy, we like to place two towels in each cart. All golf towels and range bags need to remain at the Club.

GREAT SHOTS • Jim Wert shot 3 strokes under his age when he fired an 81 August 6th. • Larry Hargis shot 78 to also bettered his age by 3 strokes on his round August 23rd. • John Van Blaricom had a hole-in-one on hole #2 on his round September 5th. His 8-iron shot found the cup from 153 yards.• Bob Gaston scored an eagle 2 using a 6-iron on hole #6 from 155 yards during play on September 14th.

JOHN VAN BLARICOM HOLE-IN-ONE

FITNESSBODY MATRIXBody Matrix is in full swing. The class meets at 9:00am in the pool area Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Enjoy beautiful views while exercising in the fresh air. Please bring a sturdy mat and a pair of light weights. Registration is not required. Open to A & B Members. Call or text Rose Huscher (certified instructor) if you have any questions, 828-691-3835

FITNESS ROOMThe Fitness Facility is open 24/7 to all A & B Members. We ask that you please sign in to the Fitness Room log book when you arrive. Fitness Equiptment Orientations are not being given at this time.

Rose Huscher

Craig DeJong

ON THE GREENI feel that October is one of the best months to play golf. Chilly crisp mornings are followed by warm sunny afternoons. The golf course and fall foliage seem to get better each day. On the golf course, our focus is preparing the course for winter. Ensuring that our bermudagrass fairways and approaches enter dormancy healthy and strong is a major priority.

Bermudagrass is a perennial warm-season grass. It grows most actively from late spring through early fall before going dormant in the winter. We’re currently beginning to see dropping temperatures which trigger its transition into dormancy and its need to store carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are loaded into the plant by applying liquid fertilizers. The plant will hold them until the spring, assisting the turf out of dormancy. Our goal is to make three separate applications before our first significant frost. In addition to building up carbohydrate reserves in the plant, increasing the height of the cut is essential. Benefits of a higher height of cut includes; increased photosynthesis and carbohydrate production and insulating the plant’s crown and growth points, which help reduce cart and foot traffic damage. We grow robust, vigorous bermudagrass during the summer, and our goal is to put it to bed as healthy as possible.

Last month, our department and the Club lost our most tenured and respected employee Floyd Thompson. Floyd served the Club for 46 years, 20 of those years as an Assistant Superintendent. Floyd was a daily fixture and dedicated to his job. Not only did he show up everyday with a smile and positive attiitude, he desired to continually learn about golf course maintenance and grow in the profession. Floyd also played a significant role in supporting me when I arrived here 11 years ago. He was an invaluable resource and helped me make sense of the Club’s culture and the nuauances of the membership. He also taught me about humility, a characteristic he felt comfortable with. I owe a great deal to Floyd for my personal and professional growth and I am forever thankful for the opportunity to have known and worked with him.

Floyd touched the lives of everyone who knew him and will be missed as a coworker and a wonderful friend.

Craig DeJongAs always, I enjoy hearing from youhccsuper@gmail.com

Pam Cloer

ON THE COURTOctober brings many days to enjoy tennis here at Hendersonville Country Club.

MONDAYSLadies Night at 6:00pm. Call 828-692-7744 or sign up at the Tennis Courts in advance If you plan to attend. Come enjoy fun tennis with other ladies from HCC.

TUESDAYSMen’s Night at 6:00pm. No

advanced sign up is need. Just come down to the courts and play!

WEDNESDAYSLadies Morning play with a fun Round Robin format starts at 9:00am. Call or sign up at the Tennis Courts in advance.

THURSDAYSOpen Tennis play begins at 6:00pm for Men, Women and Juniors. Come out and enjoy the beautiful fall air. Sign up at tennis courts or call in advance if you plan to attend.

SATURDAYSMen’s morning tennis begins at 9:00am. No advanced sign up is required. Just show up and play!

JUNIOR TENNISINTERMEDIATE JUNIOR CLINICMondays and Wednesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm

BEGINNER AND ADVANCED BEGINNER JUNIOR CLINICTuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm

PICKLE BALLPICKLE BALL CLINIC Mondays at 9:00am. Pre-regisration and pre-payment is required.

PICKLE BALL DROP-IN PLAYTuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00amWednesdays at 5:00pm

PICKLEBALL FUN WITH CUMMINGS COVE FRIENDSClub Pickleball players recently enjoyed our first interclub match against Cummings Cove. We fielded a team of 13 players on two skill levels. While not a total success for us, we had a great time playing on Cummings Cove’s four courts and meeting new friends. We plan to continue interclub play with Cummings Cove and hope to expand the program to include more clubs. Many thanks to Larry Appleby, team captain, and Mike Beckerman, lead coordinator, for launching this initiative. To learn more about our interclub play, contact Mike at mbbeckerman@gmail.com.

TENNIS AND PICKLE BALL CHILI SOCIALFriday, October 15 | 5:30pm-8:00pm

Calling all Tennis and Pickleball Players! Fall is upon us and the Chili Social is one event you won’t want to miss.

Join us for a fun evening of play and socializing along with delicious food and beverages. Have some fun out on the courts, then stick around afterwards for some chili and cornbread!

Sign up for this event is located on the board outside the Tennis Shop. We hope to see you on the court!

tennispeople@yahoo.com | 828-692-7744

MAIN CLUBHOUSEWe wrapped up September with our final Steak, Bourbon and Cigar dinner of the year. The cold front paired well with the bourbon and we had a great time with the largest crowd we’ve had for one of these dinners to date. As we move indoors and out of the cold, Chef Steve and I are thrilled to host our first wine dinner together. This event sold out one hour after being advertised in the Score, so rest

assured, there are plans being made for another in the future.

Have you ever asked yourself “What wine should I serve for Thanksgiving?” I say Pinot Noir but Mr. Chelena says “Zinfandel of course.” Come make that decision for yourself and taste the wines that Janelle, from Mutual Distributing, has handpicked for your Thanksgiving Dinner. This complimentary tasting will be held in the Living Room of the Main Clubhouse on Friday, October 29th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. You’ll have the opportunity to order wine directly from the distributor and charge it to your account. What a great opportunity to stock up for the holiday season!

Patrick Necessary

OCTOBER WINE OF THE MONTH

THE PRISONER WINE COMPANY, SALDO ZINFANDEL, CALIFORNIA$9 Glass | $36 Bottle

This wine features outstanding fruit from premier Northern California vineyards in the Dry Creek, Lodi, and Amador regions, where zinfandel grapes have thrived for decades. Made with a mix of zinfandel, petite sirah, and syrah red grapes, this bottle opens with intriguing and bold aromas of black licorice, black pepper, cherry, and baking spice. Each mouthwatering sip of this dark red wine is rich, full, and scintillating, with a hint of chocolate, leading to a smooth, voluptuous finish with soft, velvety tannins. Barrel aging in a combination of old and new, French and American oak barrels brings out the full flavors of this delicious red wine, adding to its exquisitely smooth palate. A food-friendly wine, this Saldo zinfandel wine pairs well with grilled steaks, aged cheddar or provolone, pasta with red sauce, charcuterie, and a variety of spicy dishes.

WINE TASTINGFriday, October 29 | 5:00pm-7:00pmComplimentary

Make your reservations to dine with us on October 29, but plan to come early and enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at the Main Clubhouse.Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it’s time to start planning your Turkey Day dinner menu including the wine! Come sample delicious wines and get your cellar stocked in time for Thanksgiving.

MAIN CLUBHOUSE

OCTOBER CLUBHOUSE SPECIALSEARTHY RIGATONI | 32Shortribs, Mélange of Mushrooms, Mushroom Cream, Minced Garlic, Peas, Black Pepper and Romano Cheese

SCALLOPS | Market PricePan-Seared Scallops, Late Summer Squash Purée, Hendersonville Matsu Apple-Walnut Relish, Muddy Pond Sorghum-Cider Reduction and Dressed Watercress

SOUS VIDE BACON-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN | 33Creamed Sweet Potatoes, Leafy Greens, Apple-Bourbon Pork Demi and Agrodolce

Five Dollar Fridays

Join us for Martini Night every Friday at the Main Clubhouse. Pick your poison...Gin or Vodka and enjoy your drink up or on the rocks. $5 martinis apply to any martini made with Smirnoff, Beefeater or Tanqueray.

OCTOBER SOUP-N-SANDWICH WEDNESDAYS$12.95++ | 5:00pm-8:00pmReservations | 828-692-2261

October brings a tasty, new selection of sandwiches available every Wednesday Night in the Main Clubhouse. Each handheld is paired with your choice of soup or salad. New sandwich selections are offered each week in addition to the regular a la carte menu.

Make reservations to enjoy these creative plates every Wednesday in the Main Clubhouse.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6

Noack’s FrankfurterGeneral Steve’s Fried Chicken SandwichAged Cheddar and Ham PaniniTexas Brisket Reuben Veggie “Sloppy Joe”

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13

Noack’s FrankfurterFried Shrimp Po BoyHot HamPulled Pork TacosGrilled Chickekn Sandwich

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20

Noack’s FrankfurterPatty MeltCarolina MuffalettaTurkey and Cheddar PaniniSmoked Salmon BLT

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27

Noack’s FrankfurterPhilly CheesesteakCajun Fish SandwichPork Belly and Pepper Jelly SandwichSalumi

BRUNCHBRUNCHSundays | 11:00am-1:30pm828-692-2261 for Reservations

$24.95++Join us Sundays for an

extrordinary spread of Brunch favorites. Enjoy Eggs Benedict, Prime Rib, Pastries and Platters galore! There’s no better way to

start your Sunday.

CHEF’S CORNEROktoberfest is here and will end October 3rd if you are in Germany. However at Hendersonville Country Club we will be celebrating all month long. As many of you know, I am first generation American with German roots. My grandparents and my mother immigrated after the war to Ellis Island, then to Meridian Connecticut when my mom was 4 years old. I grew up here until the 3rd grade when my Opi

(Grandfather in German) stumbled upon a sleepy Asheville during a vacation and immediately fell in love...he said it reminded him of the Blackforest in Germany. Within a year we were living in North Asheville.

One thing Asheville didn’t have was a German butcher. Every Saturday morning my brother Tom, Opi, and myself would go to this German butcher in our home town called Noacks. It was just as religious for our family to do this on Saturdays as it was to attend our Lutheran Church on Sundays. The fondest memories I have about Noacks were the German Hotdogs and seeing my Opis face light up like he was back home. Tom and myself wouldn’t leaved the store until we consumed 2 chilled hotdogs straight from the case.

By now you all are wondering what Chef keeps rantingabout... so here goes. I am having these very same frankfurters for the month of October to be available at the Clubhouse on Wednesday Nights.

Since 1966 Noacks has been smoking meats according to recipes handed down generation to generation from the Lake Constance area in the Black Forest portion of Germany. This is our fifth decade of serving the New England area with the finest hams and other meat products produced in the German tradition of sausage making and smoking.

Noack’s is a USDA inspected producer of smoked and fresh meat products made using traditional German techniques. Noack’s operates both a wholesale distribution business and a retail counter from the same location. A wide assortment of meat products are available, including sausages and hams in smoked, fresh, and nitrite free forms. People from all around who are looking for the best in healthy, fresh, and delicious meats have come to trust Noack’s!

I am amazed to see Noack’s still in business and stronger then ever.

Steve Boeger

CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY? It’s your day and you deserve to be celebrated! Did you know that if you dine with us on any Saturday during the month of your birth, that you get your meal at half price? Gather up your family and friends and plan a Saturday evening to come out and celebrate you. Call 828-692-2261 to make your reservations.

MAH JONGGMah Jongg continues during the month of October with meetings every Wednesday in the Club Room beginning at 1:00pm. In addition to those who have played at HCC before, we welcome new players to join us.

Until the dining room is open for lunch, you will need to bring your own beverages, snacks or lunches.

For more information contact Judy Petersen by email at jpsewnsew@aol.com.

PARTY BRIDGE CLUB 36Join us on Wednesday, October 6th for lunch and an enjoyable time.

We gather the first Wednesday of every month so please also place November 3rd on your calendars. For all our HCC Members…if you haven’t played much or haven’t played for many years, we will be offering a brush up/refresher of bridge basics in January. To participate in this group contact Peggy Cramer at (203) 981-4666.

This month we invite all Club 36 Members, and experienced HCC Bridge Players and their guests, to join us on October 6th at 11:30am. Please order your delicious lunch from the Grill Menu which is on the HCC Website. Your order should be placed the day before and will be delivered to the Dogwood Room in the Main Clubhouse. We then reassemble at our Bridge tables by 12:00pm for a pleasurable time playing bridge.

Our host for the afternoon is Mary Highberger. Please RSVP Mary at (828) 243-1157 or email mkhigh141@gmail.com if you have any questions. If you need a partner, we will find one for you!

SOCIAL

BACKGAMMONA new Club has been formed for all those Members interested in playing Backgammon. We are thrilled with the amount of interest we’ve learned of and can happily report our Membership is up to 13 participants! We were happy to host brand new Members of the Club during our very first week. It’s a wonderful way to get to know one another and brush up on our Backgammon skills.

The Gammonators meet each Thursday at 2:00pm at the Main Clubhouse underneath the tent, weather permitting. We will move inside if the weather is cold or inclement.

As our group continues to grow, so does the need for additional Bakcgammon Boards. If you have one you are willing to bring, we encourage you to do so.

If you are interested in joining in the fun, please contact Buz and Claire Taylor at 818-482-4111 or 818-482-4112.

GRILLWEDNESDAY WINGSWednesdays | 11:00am-5:00pm$10 / Dozen

Enjoy wings served plain or tossed in Buffalo sauce along with some celery and your choice of ranch or bleu cheese dressing.

THURSDAY NIGHT PRIME RIB DINNERIn addition to the Main Clubhouse, Prime Rib Thursdays can be enjoyed from the Grill as well! No reservations are needed.

Thursdays | 5:00pm-8:00pm$20.95++

13oz Sliced Prime Rib Served Medium Rare, paired with a Loaded Baked Potato, Seasonal Vegetable, Creamy Horseradish and Au Jus.

FRIDAY LUNCH SANDWICH SPECIALSFridays | 11:00am-3:00pm

Join us for our Friday Sandwich Specials at the Grill. A new sandwich will be featured each week for $9++. Dine in or take out. 828-692-2262 ext. 125

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1French Dip Au Jus

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8Shrimp Salad Croissant

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15Vinegar Pulled Pork Barbecue Topped with Slaw

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22Chicken, Ham, Swiss & Terragon Mayo

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29Lamb Burger with Tzatziki Sauce

FRIDAY NIGHT FAJITAS FOR TWOFridays | 5:00pm-8:00pm$18.00++

Spice up your Friday nights with a Fajitas Dinner for Two at the Grill. Prime your tastebuds with a starter of tortilla chips and salsa followed by a fajita skillet with your choice of chicken or shrimp. paired with sizzling peppers, onions and sides of guacamole, sour cream and salsa verde.

SUNDAY BLUE PLATE SPECIALS IN OCTOBERSundays are for your family favorites...food that makes you feel good, and thats just what the Grill’s Blue Plate Specials will deliver this October.

Sundays | 11:00am-3:00pm 828-692-2262 ext. 125

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3Individual Chicken Pot Pie | $11++

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10Onion-Topped Turkey Divan | $11++

SUNDAY,OCTOBER 17Chicken, Artichoke and Spinach Casserole | $12++

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24Shepherd’s Pie | $11++

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31Chicken & Squash Casserole | $12++

Leslie Moses

WGAIRONS ONLYIrons Only was played on August 24th where everyone who played was a winner! One of my favorite tournaments, because everyone plays at a disadvantage! Feedback was great as many “discovered” their irons and a new tool was added to their bag.

LADYBUGLadybug Tournament Debut was

August 31 and Sept 2nd. This was a 2 day tournament in which 24 ladies participated. It was a team game but also rewarded for individual achievement. The object was to get the best scores over the 2 day period that give each one a “best” 18 holes; Otherwise known as a “Ringer Tournament”! Everyone was wearing red and black, some even with spots like ladybugs! We were quite a sight.

First Place Team was Sharon Goell and Margaret Arnold. 2nd Place was Lillian Warren and Sue Robbins . First Place Individual was Lauraine Harper, Second Place was Kathy Morgan. Everyone who participated and stayed for lunch was a winner! Prizes consisted of Ladybug Headcovers, Mugs, Ball Markers, and Balls.

NASSAUSeptember 9th was our Nassau Tournament where everyone can excel. Best front 9, Back 9 and full 18 was recognized. First Place-Our overall winner was Lauraine Harper; Front 9- First Place Debbie Greco and Back 9- Sherry Sims. 2nd Place Winners: Overall-Jill Robbins, Front 9-Sue Robbins, Back 9- Liz Beard. 3rd Place Winners: Overall- Pam Clifford, Front 9-Jackie Gregory, Back 9-Deborah Altman.

4 CLUBS AND A PUTTEROn September 14th, strategy is what it was all about! The winning 3-some was Sharon Goell, Jill Robbins and Barb Pytel; 2nd place was Leslie Moses and Patsy Lees; 3rd Place was Liz Beard, Lillian Warren and Megan Wilson.

Our 1st place team has shared with me the weapons they chose for this game with their putters.Barb- Driver, 7 Wood, 5 hybrid and Gap WedgeSharon- Driver, 7 Wood, 7 iron, Pitching wedgeJill- Driver, 5 wood, 5 hybrid, 9 iron.

KENMURE BLING!Terry Stein, Jan Knapp and Lois Mikrut participated in Kenmure’s 9 Hole Bling Event. Terry’s team came in 1st place and Jan’s 2nd place! Great Going Ladies!

WCWGA RESULTSCleveland Country Club-September 16th- Kathy Morgan 2nd gross 3rd Flight; Jill Robbins -closest to the pin #11. Congrats Ladies!

NEW MEMBERS Sherry Sims and Trish Donges! Welcome to the WGA!

Our season is soon coming to a close. We will be saying good-bye to our Floridian friends for the Winter. Grateful for all the new members that have joined us this season.

October is our Fall Shoot. Play Tuesdays and Thursdays all month. Your best 3 net scores can make you a winner. There is a big pot for this event!

Don’t miss our first ever TURKEY SHOOT on November 4th along with our Closing Luncheon! There will be prizes, awards, shopping, food and golf.

We will be playing in conjunction with our last meeting of the season. More details to follow.

TRISH DONGES

Don Moses

SMGARED HOT COMPETITION DESPITE COOLER TEMPS!Gentlemen, as we head into the cooler temps of fall, HCC now enjoys an almost full complement of Members. And with 90 in the SMGA, we have shown great enthusiasm for our varied, team play formats, which provide a great way to meet other Members, all in a spirit of comraderie and fun.

On August 23rd, SMGA had 3 Man Teams, 1 BB net, with the winners being: Manfred Schneider, Richard Kauffold, and Richard Huskes. Closest to the pin was Rick Price on #13 with 15’-7”

On August 30th SMGA had a Beat the Pro event with the winners being Ed Arnold, Don Gregory, Bo Wayne,Ron Schleich, Phil Pageau, Jim Morton, Charlie Philips, and Bob Smith. All eight winners beat the 38-33-71 of the Pro, Seth Robertson. Closest to the pin was Ken Andrews with 14’10’’.

On September 13th, SMGA had an Individual Low net, 4 Flights, A, B, C, D, Play in 3-somes with the winners being Flight A: Manfred Schneider. Flight B: Larry Levene. Flight C: Richard Huskes. Flight D: Jim Dunn. Closest to the pin was Charlie Phillips with 7’5”.

Gentlemen, please check the exciting roster of tournaments that we set up for 2021. Explore it to see what new, imaginative events SMGA has planned! Many players belong, but do not participate. 2021 would be an excellent year to play again with the group, and meet the newest Members in a relaxed setting, and expand your circle of golf buddies as newer members are being added all the time!

LOOKING AHEAD Mens Member-Member event will be held on October 2nd and 3rd. If you haven’t signed up, you can cheer your favorite teams on to victory!

SAVE THE DATE October 25th is our Annual Meeting and Breakfast at 8am.

TEE TIMES• Tee times can be made 1 week in advance.• Call and schedule tee time for all play.• Please confirm the names of all members/guests when making tee time.• Call the golf shop to cancel tee times if you are not able to play.• Golf staff can assist you in selecting a tee time which is appropriate for matching your playing ability so you are not rushed and can enjoy your round.

PLAYING GOLF• Golf Course and practice area dress code: • Men and male juniors: Golf shirts must have collars, no t-shirts or tank tops. Turtlenecks or mock turtlenecks are appropriate; shorts must be Bermuda type. • Ladies: Shirts must have collars and/or sleeves. Blue jeans are not allowed for men, women or juniors over 10 years old.• All golfers must check in with the golf shop before play.• All play must start on hole #1 unless approved by golf staff.• Daily course conditions are located on Hendersonville CC website.• On wet condition days with wet conditions requiring the golf carts to be restricted to the cart paths; a “cart path only” sign will be displayed in the golf shop and on #1 and #10 tees boxes.• Arrive to the first tee and check with starter (when available) at least 5 minutes before tee time.• Don’t use the first tee as a warm-up / practice area.• Golfers starting on #10 (after approval from the golf shop) should check if there is play on #9; and tee off in time to get out ahead of play turning from #9.• When starting your round, park the golf cart on left side of #1 tee; because the cart path for Hole #9 is on right side of #1 tee box.• Maintain a proper pace of play by playing 9 holes in less than 2 hours and 18 holes in less than 4 hours.• Stay near the group in front of your tee time while playing a round of golf.

• After completing a hole, move ahead to the next tee before marking your scorecard and putting away your clubs. • Golfers who stop for lunch mid round lose their position on the golf course and must check with the golf shop for the next available time before restarting.• Fill all fairway divots with the sand mixture located on golf carts. Additional sand mixture is located by #1 tee box. Walkers should take sand to course during their rounds. • Do not fill sand in divots made on the par 3 tee boxes. Our maintenance team will fill sand/seed mixture as necessary to any of the par 3 tee boxes.• Fix all ball marks on the greens.• Do not use your putter to remove balls from the holes.• Rake bunkers and leave the rake heads in bunkers with the handle on edge of bunker.• Do not leave any unused golf carts at the driving range, putting greens, parking lot, etc. • Return golf and pull carts to the designated area on the left side of the Pro Shop when finished playing. Return the carts by pulling them completely forward; out of the main road and walking entrances. Check golf cart for any personal items. • Carts must return to cart path as you get near all tees and greens Look for the small posts which indicate the location to return to the cart path.• Golf pin locations: red flag (front 1/3 of green), white flag (middle 1/3 of green), blue flag (back 1/3 of green).• Restroom and shelter locations: #4, #6, #8, #13, #15, #17 .• At all tees and greens, park your golf cart with all 4 tires on the path; in order to protect the turf. There is no need to make room for other traffic.• On holes #5 and #15 there is a bell alongside the cart path. Ring the bell when everyone in your group is past the bell so that golfers on the tee know it is safe to hit.• Please be mindful of any litter that may blow out of your cart. Broken tees are considered litter. • ALL MULCHED AREAS are considered ground under repair. The nearest point of relief is a location not nearer the hole plus one club length. Pine straw is not considered mulch.• Range finders: Acceptable for club use in all events.

ALL THE THINGS YOU ALREADY KNEW ABOUT PLAYING GOLF...

GOLF CART• Do not leave feet hanging out of cart when driving a golf cart.• Two players per golf cart.• Smaller children may ride between two adults/riders.• Please keep all personal items, phone, keys, etc. in your golf bag so you do not leave in golf cart.• Please do not operate a pull cart through a wet area.• Carts may only be driven by persons who have a valid driver’s license.

DRIVING RANGE AND PRACTICE FACILITIES• Get range balls from the golf shop.• Be aware of groups playing on golf holes (# 9 & # 16) bordering the driving range for their safety. Aim toward the center of the range.• Hang all range bags on golf bag stands while practicing on driving range.• Do not leave unused range balls on ground. Hang bag with unused balls on bag stands.• Due to the proximity of holes # 9 & # 16 to the range, please respect players on course by being aware of how loud you are during your practice.• Pick up any range balls from all putting greens if you choose to practice putting with range balls.• Do not practice any shots that would result in ball marks to either putting green. These shots may be practiced at our short game green behind clubhouse.• Repair ball marks to short game green. Collect all practice balls and leave them to right of green when finished with your practice session.• Make sure to rake the practice bunkers in this area.• Rake bunkers and leave rake heads in bunkers with handle on edge of bunker.

LIGHTNING DETECTION SIRENS POLICY• Golfer assumes all risk. • Rules of Golf 5-7 - A player may stop play if he or she reasonably believes there is danger from lightning. • The lightning alarm sounds when lightning has been detected within 5 miles of the Club.• The resume play horn sounds after it has been 20 minutes since the last lightning has been detected within 5 miles of the Club.• Club tournament play is suspended between the first horn and the resume play horn.• The Club recommends that all golfers shelter between the first horn and the resume play horn.

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