The RESERVE Review
The RESERVE Review The Reserve Golf Club MAY & JUNE 2015 YOUR CLUB 1 MAY & JUNE RESERVE GRILLE HOURS OF OPERATION Monday I Closed Tuesday I 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wednesday I 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday I 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday I 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday I 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday I 10:00 am - 4:00 pm The Turnhouse will be open daily from 7:30 am to Close MAY GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE & PRACTICE FACILITY HOURS Golf Shop I 7:00 am-6:30 pm Golf Course I 8:00 am-Dark Practice Facilities I 7:30 am-6:30 pm The Practice Facility closes at 5:30pm on Sunday! JUNE GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE & PRACTICE FACILITY HOURS Golf Shop I 7:00 am-6:30 pm Golf Course I 8:00 am-Dark Practice Facilities I 7:30 am-6:30 pm The Practice Facility closes at 5:30pm on Sunday! THE RESERVE GOLF CLUB STAFF: CONTACTS Donald Clement I Director of Golf [email protected] Ryan Tyndall | Head Golf Professional [email protected] Glen Geuder I Administrative Assistant [email protected] Ronald Crowe I Golf Course Superintendent [email protected] Grayson Glascock I Executive Chef [email protected] Lauren Barry I Marketing & Member Relations Director [email protected] NEWSLETTER CONTAINS The Reserve Review ...…………………………………………….. 1 Your Club …………….………......…………………………………….. 2 Membership …………………………………………………………….. 3 Social-ize ………………………………………………………………….. 4 May & June Club Events ………………………………………...…. 5&6 Tee Times …………………………….………………………………….. 7&8 MCG Events ……………………………………………………………… Monthly Calendars…………………………………………………….. 9 10 & 11 Lauri Stephens I Membership Director [email protected] Kasey Olive I Marketing & Website Support [email protected] THE RESERVE CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS Golf Shop I 843.235.0755 Dining Room I 843-235-0755 Golf Course Maintenance I 843-235-0098 Front Entrance Gate I 843-235-8703 MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY Don’t forget that the last Wednesday of every month is member appreciation day. This is a time for you to bring guests out to the club and showcase what a wonderful place The Reserve Golf Club is. On these Wednesday’s your guests will be able to play at a rate of $40 as a token of our appreciation for your continued support of The Reserve Golf Club. If you have any questions or would like to book tee times please don’t hesitate to contact the Golf Shop. MEMBERSHIP Burmudagrass: The Transitional Zone (Continued) MR. ROBERT M. MARTIN DR. STEPHEN PARKER The cell walls of the Bermudagrass were full of moisture from the first half of winter and when the extreme cold came the cell walls burst just like a frozen water pipe would. In a typical winter we see our coldest weather in December and January which give the Bermudagrass a chance to harden off slowly and prepare for cold. It then starts to green up at the end of February to early March. With soil temperatures still below normal we plan on monitoring the Bermudagrass areas prone to winter damage over the next few weeks. If these areas look to have permanent damage, we will access our options and make a plan for repair. Thank you for your patience as we work to get the courses looking the best for our members and guests. We hold very high standards at McConnell Golf and want to ensure we have the best in what we have to offer. We look forward to seeing you out on the course! Burmudagrass: The Transitional Zone - McConnell Golf - 3 2015 GOLF & TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE The McConnell Golf, Golf and Tournament Schedule is now available. For more information please contact the golf staff or visit the Reserve Club News page online. PLEASE WELCOME THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE GOLF CLUB Spring is an uplifting time of the year. It is a time of new life with flowers blooming, leaves returning to the trees, and golfers getting the itch to play that first round of golf of the season. It is also the time of year when Bermudagrass in the is starting to green up and show new life. And this is why I am writing today. As many of you may have noticed, there are several areas on our courses where the Bermudagrass is not yet green, and in some areas deteriorated to the point where the soil is exposed. The areas that exhibit this unhealthy appearance is what we call: Winterkill. One important factor that contributes to Winterkill is the growing preferences of our beloved Bermudagrass. Bermudagrass has many advantages and is classified as a warm season grass (which means it performs best in a hot climate). Since our courses are located in the transitional zone, both warm season and cool season grasses are an option for the turf. However, growing grass in the transitional zone can become challenging for growing grass when the weather reaches extremes because it gets too hot in the summer for cool season grass (ie: Bentgrass) but can also get too cold in the winter for warm season Bermudagrass to survive. Most Carolina winters we may see some small areas of Winterkill damage on our courses, but this past winter was particularly extreme which caused more wide spread harm to our warm loving Bermudagrass.The Winterkill damage is most evident at our courses on collars or fringes (the area just outside of the green edge). These areas are very complicated to maintain due to their demanding location beside the green which shoulders all the traffic from the turning of mowers and rollers. Also, the collars are normally cut lower which makes the turf more susceptible to winter injury. We have begun replacing the wounded fringe sod at several McConnell Golf facilities and will be working on this revival project for the next few weeks. Even more concerning is that some of the Bermudagrass in the fairways, tees and rough did not escape Winterkill. The hardest hit areas can be traced to those that sustained the coldest temperatures for the longest amount of time. Central NC ( area) appears to have the most severe Winterkill, where all golf courses- not just those that are a part of our McConnell Golf family- have been affected. The problematic areas are the coldest places on the course that have limited sun exposure or too much water to warm up to temperatures compatible with the needs of the Bermudagrass (for example: north facing slopes, shaded areas and positive drainage areas). Currently the soil temperatures are still below normal (around 56 degrees). We anticipate to see more turf recovery as the temperature rises and will continue to assess the full scope of this winter’s damage as move into Spring. Why was Winterkill so prevalent in the Carolinas this winter? Our courses first were exposed to very damp, milder than normal weather in November, December, and January; the Bermudagrass never went fully dormant with new shoots trying to emerge even in January. February followed with severe cold including several snow and ice events and record setting low temperatures. DRIVE, CHIP, & PUTT IS HERE! In 2015, 2,200 junior golfers in the Carolina's will have opportunity to earn an invitation to the 2016 Masters Tournament. There will be 11 local and 2 sub-regional qualifiers in North and South Carolina. Then come the Regional's and finally...the championship event at Augusta National! The best part of all is that IT'S FREE! For more information please visit the following website: http://www.carolinas.pga.com/drivechipputt/ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Starting in June, the Golf Shop will be carrying the Foot Joy line of Apparel, Shoes, and much more. If there is anything in particular you are interested please call or stop by the shop to see if we can meet your needs. As always, if the golf shop does not have an item in stock that you would like to purchase, ask if it is something that may be available for special order. Credits may be used on any special orders place before year end. Ladies Clinic: $20 per clinic Time is running out, and we only have 3 clinics left. We will cover a variety of topics ranging from short-game, and full swing to on-course management, and golf-related fitness. Each session will begin at 3:30 pm on the following Thursdays: May 7th May 14th May 21st If you are interested or have any questions please contact the Golf Shop. SOCIAL-IZE 4 BUZZ: MAY WE BE OF SERVICE TO YOU TWITTER @ MCCONNELLGOLF During the masters, McConnell Golf was heard on various outlets including 99.9 The Fan Sports Radio and I Heart Radio. Stay tuned to hear more and see more of McConnell Golf during the upcoming majors and remember to experience McConnell Golf. May is here and now all of our amenities are up and in full swing! From the course to the grille, our staff is ready to help you with anything that we can! For family celebrations and group outings, think of us as an extenFACEBOOK @ MCCONNELL GOLF THE MAGAZINE sion of your home and let us help you with any activities you would like to Have you always wanted to get your picture published in a schedule for the spring! Stop in or give a call. We look forward to helping magazine? If so, now is your chance. Our new upcoming make your event a special one July issue of McConnell Golf The Magazine is seeking members to submit their best photos and enter into our editorial review process for publication. Only 24 images will be selected for print but all subPINTREST: OH THE THINGS YOU CAN THINK OF mitted images will appear on our new McConnell Golf The Magazine This opening line from Dr. Suess may be just the one we need Facebook page. Images must be of an experience at any of our for this Pintrest post! With springtime comes creative thinking McConnell Golf properties with members and/or guests. We also of games, activities, crafts and fun outdoors projects! Here are a few tops require a high resolution photo (300dpi, and resolution of over 1MB). we have found to get your creative juices flowing! Please include a caption line explaining the location of the photo, PROJECT 1: Mount a chalk-painted board to the fence so kids can unleash names of those in the photo, and when this took place. The more their creativity outdoors creative the better! Thank you for joining us as we make this upcomPROJECT 2: Tie rope between trees to create a fun obstacle course for the ing issue a more interactive one. kids Email: [email protected] PROJECT 3: Re-use those wooden stakes to create the most epic game of Scrabble ever PROJECT 4: This cinder block bench should only cost you about $30 IN PRINT: TOUR DE CURE Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17 Join Team McConnell Golf in a ride to support the American Diabetes Association's in the Tour de Cure, presented by Quintiles. Give yourself and your family a healthy and fit lifestyle by taking part in a weekend family fun bike ride or push yourself for a 30 mile/80 mile/200 mile ride from Cary to Aberdeen! Every mile you ride is for a great cause! Unable to give back by riding, take part through volunteering as a part of our Footprints on the Green program. To learn more, go to the Tour website at www.nctourdecure.com. To sign up, please contact Lauren Barry at [email protected] MAILBOX: WE LOVED IT At our annual Easter Brunch - it was loved by both the members and staff. Please flip through the newsletter for more fun pictures from this event. Every Friday Night in the Grille 3pm - 6pm $2 Drafts $1 off Glass Wines as well as Weekly Drink Specials. MAY CLUB EVENTS MAY EVENTS A NOTE FROM CHEF: Greetings to all members and newsletter readers! I’m looking forward to May and all the tournaments, socials, and dining events we have planned at the Reserve. We’re bringing back the Nine and Dine Twilight Golf. Mother’s Day is coming up as well as is the annual Memorial Day Scramble. There’s so much to do at the Reserve during the beautiful month of May. PASTA NIGHT: Friday, May 8th Make reservations to attend this event and have the Chef prepare pasta “your way” as you choose from a selection of meats, vegetables, pastas, and sauces prepared fresh right in front of you. Also included on the buffet is traditional Italian soup, breadsticks, Caesar salad bar, a Salumi board with assorted cheeses and cured meats, and assorted homemade Italian desserts. 5 NINE & DINE Sunday, May 24th We’ll keep the Grille open for the evening and players can enjoy a grillout style buffet prepared for after finishing a 9-hole round. Weather permitting, we will set up on either the events porch at the turn, or the upstairs patio overlooking the 18th fairway so that everyone can enjoy these gorgeous conditions and freshly grilled food MEMORIAL DAY SCRAMBLE Monday, May 25th After the golf, park the carts and sit back at the events porch to relax and enjoy a Memorial Day Grill Out with Burgers, Dogs, Chicken coming hot off of the grill. Try some of the slow-roasted Pulled Pork Barbecue or maybe cool off with some Southern sweet tea and succulent watermelon. Please call the Pro shop in order to reserve your spot for the scramble. PRIME RIB BUFFET MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Sunday, May 10th Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and you can treat your special ladies to Sunday Brunch at the Reserve Grille. Enjoy an extensive buffet with everything from fruits, pastries, and breakfast fare (including an omelet station); to fresh stockpot soup, composed salads, entrées, and carved meats. Don’t forget the ever anticipated Chef-made desserts and Sundae bar. There will be open seating available from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Friday, May 29th After filling up on slow roasted, freshly carved Prime Rib, and if there’s room; try the scratch-made soup, salads, entrées, and desserts. If your birthday is during the month of May, members can enjoy the buffet for free. Also, if your anniversary falls on a date during May, the Reserve Grille would like to treat you and yours to a glass of champagne. BLUEBERRIES Our food of the month is blueberries; they are my personal favorite! Blueberries are extremely nutritional! The U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Center ranked blueberries #1 in antioxidant benefits compared to 40 other fruits and vegetables. In fact, just a cup of blueberries contains about one third of the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C. Canned or frozen blueberries lose almost all of the Vitamin C that was once present. Nutritional facts aside, this remarkable fruit has a distinctive flavor that is a wonderful ingredient to inspire dishes and palates. Come in for lunch at the Grille and ask our servers about the blueberry specials this month at the Reserve. BINGO NIGHT Wednesday, May 20th Make plans to bring your family and friends for a wholesome dinner followed by several games of Bingo. The buffet will include a Mixed Greens Layered Salad, Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, and more. I’m counting on our very own Glen Geuder to moderate the play if we just allow him to throw a quick joke or two at the crowd. The dinner starts at 5:30 pm with the Bingo to follow SURF & TURF NIGHT Friday, May 22nd Members and their guests can order from an a la carte menu showcasing several Seafood and Steak choices. The popular item last time was the Filet and Lobster Tail, but you can have just one or the other if you prefer. Perhaps Chef’s Maryland-style Lump Crab Cakes are more up your alley, or pan-seared Halibut. Each entrée choice on the menu comes with a House or Caesar Salad and Chef’s buttery Cheddar Biscuits. Be sure to check with your server about any dessert offerings we may have available from the kitchen. FEATURED THIS MONTH: Harvest Chicken Salad- Honey pecan chicken salad with fresh blueberries and toasted pecans; served on a croissant with baby lettuces and choice of side item Blueberry Crème Brulee- Rich vanilla custard filled with fresh blueberries and glazed with caramelized sugar JUNE CLUB EVENTS 6 A MESSAGE FROM CHEF: JUNE EVENTS Hello everyone! June always gets me thinking about those succulent Spartanburg peaches and after a late start to the season last year, I’m hoping that they will be available early in the month. Due to popular request, the Fresh Peach Spinach Salad will be going back onto the lunch menu. Be sure to stop by the Grille and see what other new items are offered on the menu. Don’t forget that McConnell Golf properties are still offering a cookie of the month! The Poppy Seed Orange Cookies are always a big hit in May, but it’s time to switch it up again. During the month of June, McConnell Golf kitchens will be offering a Raspberry Lemon Cookie as our lunch accompaniment. These make a wonderful after-meal treat, but you are more than welcome to order some by the dozen ahead of time to take home for stocking the snack pantry. The Reserve Grille will be closed June 1-3rd during golf course maintenance and aerification. We apologize for any inconvenience and will be happy to serve you again when the Grille re-opens on Thursday, June 4th. Thank you for reading and let’s have a great summer at the Reserve! SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL NIGHT Friday, June 12th Come over to the Reserve Grille for Spaghetti and Meatballs Night. Have some Salad, Breadsticks, Entrée, and Dessert for just $12.95. Bring the family by for a great dinner that’s sure to offer a easy alternative to cooking for the night without breaking the bank. Call the Grille or go online to make reservations for you and your guests to attend. BINGO NIGHT Wednesday, June 17th This month for the comfort food buffet will feature a Hamburger Buffet with all the fixings, Wedge Fries, Cookies, and Brownies. The price for attending Bingo night is $11.95 and includes the comfort food buffet. As always, Glen will have a plethora of Bingo cards available at $5 each and you may purchase as many as you like. Make plans to bring the family and friends out to our ever popular monthly event. A LA CARTE NIGHT FEATURED THIS MONTH Basil: During the month of June, the kitchen will be using Basil as our food of the month. Considered by some cultures to be a sacred or holy herb, this wonderfully aromatic herb originates from tropical Asia, but is commonly grown around the world. Many basil recipes stem from roots in Northern France and Northern Europe; however, Italian, Mediterranean, and Thai cuisines often use basil for flavoring since the pungent leaves add so much to a dish. Be sure to ask servers what culinary creations are being offered at The Reserve Grille. Friday, June 19th Looking for some comfort food to warm the heart and soul? With a limited menu featuring comfort food dishes such as Shrimp and Grits, Fried Chicken, Meatloaf with Brown Sauce, and beer-battered Fish and Chips. Each entrée choice comes with a House Salad and don’t forget to check with your server to see if Chef has any desserts made up in the back to round out the meal CHEF’S COOKING CLASS Tuesday, June 23rd This month, we will go over some healthy cooking alternatives utilizing the Mediterranean diet. No need to be intimidated by “the class.” Everything is broken down into simple terms and explanations to allow a house cook of any skill level to come in, learn a little, have some fun, and eat great food. A buffet lunch will follow the “lecture” at 11:00 am showcasing the food covered during the class. Make plans to attend this highly requested event beginning at 9:00 am on June 23rd. Mediterranean Chicken Panini Pulled chicken meat, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, goat cheese, and fresh basil pesto all sandwiched together between herbed Focaccia bread and grilled Panini-style with your choice of side item Keep in mind that every Friday in the Grille, from 3:00-6:00 pm, anyone is welcome to saddle up to the bar for Happy Hour Specials. Try one of our five draft beers available for only $2.00. The new draft choice of the month is Stella Cidre which offers a refreshing and crisp hard apple cider, and is a pleasant change from the Angry Orchard. We also have $1 off glasses of wine and assorted bar apps to order. Even if you are not planning to attend the Friday night dining events, you can still come in and socialize with other members and order from a limited bar menu. Thanks to all for reading and I’m looking forward to the start of our prime golfing season PRIME RIB BUFFET Friday, June 26th We couldn’t have a month without juicy Prime rib, soup, salads, and desserts. Remember that for members, if your birthday is during the month of June, you can enjoy the buffet on us. Also, if your anniversary falls on a date during June, the Reserve Grille would like to treat you and yours to a glass of champagne. NINE & DINE Sunday, June 28th The golf shop and grille are teaming up again to offer our Nine and Dine Event. Come out to enjoy nine holes on the golf course, which should be finished healing after the recent aerification, and then come up to the dining room for grilled delights pre-ordered off a special menu. TEE TIMES 7 Men’s Group This weekly group provides an opportunity for you to meet new members and find a game if you don't have a regular group already established. This group meets three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday) at 9:00am. If that is too early, you’re in luck, because we also have another men’s group that tees off at 11:30am on the same days listed above. If interested please contact the professional staff for more details. RWGL The Reserve Women's Golf League promotes interest and enthusiasm in the weekly play of golf, various tournaments, other events as may be determined, all the while promoting sportsmanship and keeping members informed about the rules and etiquette of the game. As a member of the Women's South Carolina Golf Association (WSCGA), the RWGL shall host other associations clubs in turn. Please visit the RWGL website or view the Scrapbooks in the Clubhouse. Have questions or concerns? Contact the RWGL president, Ruth Farb, or the professional staff for more details. TEE OFF FORE A CAUSE Tee Off Fore a Cause (TOFAC) Inc. is a local charity and registered proud supporter of Wounded Warrior Project. Last year we raised close to $88,000 for our wonder Armed Services heroes, and we hope to do even better this year. On of our many 2015 fundraising activities is a golf tournament heeled here at The Reserve Golf Club on September 14th. Please Consider signing up for a fun day and a chance to support our veterans. Sign-up sheets are available at the Golf Shop. Tournament Specifics: DATE: Monday, September 14, 2015 TIME: Registration 9-11:45 am: Opening Ceremony 11:45am: Shotgun Start 12:00pm FORMAT: 4-Person Captain's Choice COST: $115.00 per player or $460 per foursome So come on out for some golf, fun, and supporting a charity we can all get behind. MEMBER-MEMBER CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday & Sunday, May 16th & 17th Defending Champions: Men's Gross-John Hurt and David Hurt Women's Gross- Ellen Miller and Kathy Hirsch Men's Net- Thomas Lee and Douglas Bloom Women's Net- Marsha Guth and Carolyn Gonyea Format: Two Round Better Ball Gross and Net of the Twosome (Two Separate Formats) Time: 8:30 a.m. Tee Times off #1 and #10 Entry Fee: $110 per player includes cart fees, lunch after each round and prizes. Sign up by Sunday, May 10th. MEMORIAL DAY SCRAMBLE Monday, May 25th Come join us at The Reserve as we celebrate Memorial Day with our annual Memorial Day Golf Tournament and Cook-Out. Format: Four Person Net Captain's Choice Flights: The field will be divided into Red, White, and Blue Flights based on Team Handicap. Entry Fee: $40 includes prizes and awards plus the cook-out. An Additional cart fee will be charged to members and their Direct Family Guests. Guests of Members that are not Direct Family may play for a Special Memorial Day Guest Fee of $40! Even if you do not play in the Golf Tournament, all members are invited to come an enjoy the Memorial Day Cook-Out. Please contact the Club to sign-up or for more details. 2015 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday & Sunday, May 30th & 31st Format: Individual Medal Play. Gross & Net winners will be recognized within Tee Flights using May 15th Handicaps. Overall Club Champions will be based on Gross scores. Time: 8:30 am. Tee Times off #1 and #10 Entry Fee: $65 per player. This includes prizes, awards, and lunch. An additional cart fee will be charged. NINE & DINE Sunday, May 24th Sunday, June 28th Grab your playing partners to play a fun 9 hole, Captains Choice Scramble. At your convenience please sign up with a member of the professional staff. 2015 Blue-Grey Results TEE TIMES 8 March Madness Results—RWGL One Day Member-Guest Forty-eight ladies enjoyed a great day of golf and fun here at the Reserve Women’s Golf League one day Member-Guest. Vernie Durdan, Carole Faulk, and Marsha Guth outdid themselves planning an entertaining “March Madness” event!. The ladies celebrated their favorite NCAA basketball teams and even participated in a mock NCAA basketball betting grid! The format was two low net best-ball out of the foursome. The tournament proved to be a real barn-burner as it came down to the Match of Cards to reveal the winning team. Results: First Place: Marsha Guth, Kathy Vagelakos, Carol Ruhle, Mary DiPrima (128) Second Place: Kathy Hirsch, Rita Waloszczyk, Kathy Judge, Ellen Miller (128) Third Place: Kathy Allan, Mary Witt, Peggy Dellasega, Nancy Goldsmith (130) Fourth Place: Brenda Flythe, Besty Nemeth, Fran Heaton, Jackie Amthauer (131) Closest to the Pin: Lois Holland (5’6’’) Hole #3 Jeannette Godwin (12’10’’) Hole #12 Congratulations to all the winners! Interclub Results: The Reserve ladies participated in their first Interclub match of the year on April 2nd at Wachesaw Plantation. Our ladies brought their A-game as they only fell 7 points shy of the first place leaders. There are still several matches left, but the ladies are off to a great start for the new season, and we are excited about your next competition at Prestwick. Results: Prestwick—237 The Reserve—230 Pawleys Plantation—214 Wachesaw—205 Debordieu—202 Litchfield—199 During the last weekend in March we held out annual battle of North vs. South here at the Reserve. 36 Holes in two days of unfavorable conditions proved to be a tough battleground for these fierce competitors, and on that Sunday afternoon it seems the South has rise again by claiming this years’ title. With a total of 18 points the Grey Team just edged out the Blue Team by one point. Grey Team Members: Shawn Poole, Bill Paone, Michael Mahoney, John Hurt, David Hurt, Art Barr, Guy Marrier, Rich Healy, Al Rogers, Walter Morris, Dan Fraley, Mak Kelliher, Skip Heggie Congratulations to all participants and winners in this years’ matches! Results for the Ladies Two Day Invitational There were 28 ladies, who competed in this years tournament and skills challenge. The theme of “Swinging on the Beach” proved to be relax atmosphere that was enjoyed by all the participants and staff alike. After the first day, which entailed several short-game skills challenges, the ladies were dialed in for the next two days, and the good play seemed to prove that. Sand Castle Flight First Place: Ellen Miller & Kathy Judge (130) Second Place: Brenda Flythe & Betsy Nemeth (136) Beach Ball Flight First Place: Polly McCormack & Barb LoCascio (131) Second Place: Linda Marier & Cheryl Barr (133) Closest to the Pin: Day 1: Carol Sacco & Kathy Allan Day 2: Betsy Nemeth & Nancy Goldsmith Skills Challenge winners: Sand Castle Flight: Ellen Miller & Kathy Judge Beach Ball Flight: Kathy Allan & Carol Sacco MCG EVENTS 8 MCCONNELL GOLF: REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE McConnell Golf's attention to quality is a chief reason why each of the courses that bear its name in North and South Carolina consistently ranks among the states' best. Given that both states have been described as having "50 Top-10 golf courses," earning the highest marks is not an easy task. The North Carolina Golf Panel is comprised of golf media including some of the top daily newspapers in the state, as well as golf club professionals, noted amateurs, college golf coaches and business leaders. Each year, the Panel provides a well-researched list of the top golf courses in the state. North Carolina's Top 100 courses are determined by a scoring system where panelists consider among these factors: routing, design, strategy, memorability, fairness, variety and aesthetics — all detailed in the April issue of Business North Carolina magazine and at NCGolfPanel.com. In North Carolina's prestigious Top 100, rankings for our McConnell Golf properties were as follows: Old North State Club …………. No. 4 in North Carolina (trailing only Pinehurst No. 2, Grandfather Mountain and CCNC's Dogwood Course) No.1 ranking for Best Par 4 in the Triad No. 3 ranking for Best Experience* in the Triad Sedgefield Country Club's Ross Course …………….. No. 16 in North Carolina (made one of the year's most significant from No. 22 in 2014. ACC CHAMPIONSHIP: NOTE FROM JOHN SWOFFORD John Swofford shared a wonderful welcome to teams, visitors, and guests who attending the ACC Men’s Championship at Old North State Club in April. Here are a few of his words taken from the ACC brochure: “This is an exciting time for our league as we continue to move forward as a true Atlantic Coast Conference, with membership spanning from New England to South Florida and beyond. Our current 15 member schools collectively make the ACC even stronger in terms of Olympic Sports competition. In addition, the ACC geographic footprints contains the most television households and highest population of any conference nationally. It is projected that by 2030, 55 percent of the population of the United States will lie within the Northern and Southern states— prime ACC territory. Last season, ACC men’s golf capped off an outstanding year with conference champion Georgia Tech leading six league teams into postseason play and reaching the NCAA quarterfinals in match play. The Yellow Jackets’ Ollie Schniederjans, who claimed medalist honors in the ACC Championship with a three-round score of 204, also tied for the top spot in the NCAAs before losing in a playoff. The 2014 ACC title was Georgia Tech’s fifth in six years and the Yellow Jackets’ 15th overall.” Can you share who claimed the title this year? For bonus points, Sedgefield hosted the ACC Women’s Championship as well. Can you share who claimed that title there as well? A JOYOUS SOUND No. 2 ranking for Best Par 4 in he Triad For all those families that have a baby this year, McConnell Golf would like to join you in welcoming the wonderful sound of the pitter patter of tiny feet into your home with a small gift for your newborn. Please share with us the news of your growing family at your next visit to the club! No. 1 ranking for Best Experience* in the Triad PASSPORT PROGRAM Raleigh Country Club …………. No. 21 in North Carolina Pack your bags and pick up your passport to experience all that McConnell Golf has to offer. Coming this March, McConnell Golf is proud to introduce a new program promoting travel and excitement to each of our unique properties. With the growth of the company, McConnell Golf is currently the largest owner of private clubs in eh Carolinas comprised of 10-18 hole private golf courses plus one ninehole course in North Carolina and South Carolina. As members, this exclusive promotion encourages you to experience pure golf with unlimited access to the best facilities and courses in the area. Whether it be for business or pleasure, we invite you to stay more and play more as you explore all that your membership has to offer. Together with ONSC, these two courses claimed the top two-ranked courses in the Triad) No. 2 ranking of Best Par 4 in the Triangle No. 2 ranking for Best Experience* in the Triangle Treyburn Country Club ………. Top 30 Courses in North Carolina No. 1 ranking for Best Par 4 in the Triangle No. 5 ranking for Best Experience* in the Triangle Sedgefield Country Club Pete Dye Course ………... No. 58 in North Carolina The Country Club of Asheville …………………………... No. 60 in North Carolina TPC at Wakefield Plantation ……………………………... No. 68 in North Carolina Please stop in to your Golf Shop to pick up your passport and begin your year-long adventure. 9 May 2015 MONTHLY CALENDAR SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 Men’s Group 9:00 am 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Club Closed Men’s Group 9:00 am RWGL 9:00 am Men’s Group 9:00 am Pasta Night 5:30 pm Men’s Group 9:00 am Ladies Clinic 3:30pm 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Mother’s Day Brunch Club Closed Men’s Group 9:00 am RWGL 9:00 am Men’s Group 9:00 am Private Event Grille Room Closed Member—Member Championship Bingo Night 5:30 pm Ladies Clinic 3:30pm 11:00am-1:00pm 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Member—Member Championship Club Closed Men’s Group 9:00 am RWGL 9:00 am Men’s Group 9:00 am Surf & Turf Night 5:30 pm Men’s Group Bingo Night 5:30 pm Ladies Clinic 3:30pm 9:00 am 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Nine & Dine 3:30 pm Memorial Day Scramble & Cookout Men’s Group 9:00 am RWGL 9:00 am Men’s Group 9:00 am Prime Rib Buffet 5:30 pm Club Championship 8:30 am 31 Club Championship 10 June 2015 MONTHLY CALENDAR SUNDAY 7 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 2 3 4 Club Closed Club Closed Club Closed Aerification Aerification Aerification Men’s Group 9:00 am 8 9 10 11 Club Closed Men’s Group 9:00 am RWGL 9:00 am Men’s Group 9:00 am FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 6 Men’s Group 9:00 am 12 Spaghetti and Meatball Night 13 Men’s Group 9:00 am 5:30 pm 14 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 Club Closed Men’s Group 9:00 am RWGL Men’s Group 9:00 am A La Carte Night Men’s Group 9:00 am 5:30 pm 22 23 24 25 26 27 Club Closed Men’s Group 9:00 am RWGL 9:00 am Men’s Group 9::00 Prime Rib Night 5:30 pm Men’s Group 9:00 am Chefs Cooking Class 9:00 am 28 29 30 Nine and Dine Club Closed Men’s Group 3:30 pm Bingo Night 5:30 pm 9:00 am THE RESERVE GOLF CLUB 18 RESERVE CLUB DRIVE PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585
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