MID CAROLINA CLUB, INC.
Established 1968
3593 Kiblers Bridge Road, Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-3193, 345-6039
Fax 803-364-1613
www.midcarolinaclub.us
MEMBERS’ GAZETTE
November 2014
Hours of Operation Bingo & Crab Leg Night All you can eat Crab leg night this month will be on Wednesday November 5th. Bingo Night will be on November 19th at 6:00pm. PRO SHOP
Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday – Sunday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
LOUNGE
Wednesday & Sunday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday & Saturday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
SNACK BAR
Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday – Sunday 6:30 am – 6:00 pm
Big Friday Oyster Roast The 4th annual Big Friday Oyster Roast is set for Friday,
November 28th from 12:30 pm until 5:30 pm. In addition
to a big pile of steamed oysters, Chef Nick plans to add a
load of steamed shrimp and a big pot of chicken bog (for
the landlubbers!). To cover the cost of the food, there
will be a minimum donation of $10 per head. Make plans
now to come out and enjoy the fun! MCC Night Golf Are you ready for some fun in the dark? Make plans
to play MCC Night Golf, scheduled for Friday,
November 14th. The field will be limited to the first
15 4-player teams to sign up. Entry fee is $20 per
player ($35 for non-members) and includes dinner,
cart fee, and night golf supplies. Registration and
dinner will be from 5:30 to 6:30, with a shotgun start
at 6:30pm. Grab some friends and sign up today! Thanksgiving Dinner
Chef Nick will be serving up a Traditional
Thanksgiving Feast on Thanksgiving Day from
11:00 am – 2:30 pm. The Pro Shop & Golf Course
will remain closed in observance of the
Thanksgiving Holiday. Weather permitting, the
golf course will be available on a walking only
basis for the membership to enjoy. Have a great
holiday!
Welcome New Members!!
Mr. & Mrs. Paul LaRosa
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Song
Mr. & Mrs. Pat Dunbar
Mr. & Mrs. John Galloway
Mr. Paul Tucker
Mrs. Norma Hommel
Mrs. Millie Jackson
Mrs. Betsy Russell
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Fall is in the air!!! We have had some nice cool mornings and what I consider some perfect afternoons
with highs in the lower 70's and high 60's. I was beginning to think that summer was coming back with some
of the warm temps we were getting the last week of October. But I think that was summers last fight of the
year.
With cooler temperatures at night the Bermuda grass has started to slow down growing for the season. We
have been applying fall fertilization apps to the greens and tees for a month or so now and we will continue
with this as long as the plant will take up the nutrition. This helps make the plant stronger going into
dormancy. The ryegrass has really started to take off well on the par 3 tees and driving range tee. The
weather has been great for it growing in. I plan to continue filling divots in these areas with sand and seed as
long as the temperatures are favorable for germination.
This month we will be spending a lot of time keeping the course blown off as leaves will really continue to
fall. There will be areas around the course where piles of leaves will be blown up. We will get all of these piles
up and hauled off asap. This makes finding a golf ball in these areas much easier which in turn keeps play at
a good pace. We will also continue mowing the wooded areas around the course and start cleaning out
drainage ditches where needed. This not only makes the course look neater but it also makes finding golf
balls in these area easier as well.
In again would like to thank the maintenance staff for all their continued hard work. I also remind everyone to
remember and fill all divots and repair all ball marks. I hope to see you all this month out enjoying your great
club here at MCC!!!
Scott
Operations Update
By Lee Duncan
With the combination of great weather and a finely conditioned golf course, October
was a fantastic month for Mid Carolina Club! I am keeping my fingers crossed that this nice
weather continues, as November is typically a great month for golf around these parts as
well!
On the tournament front, our MCC Ladies Golf Association is hosting the WSCGA One
-Day event on Tuesday, November11th. The ladies of the LGA allows roll out the red carpet
for their guests and they do a great job of showcasing our Club!
Next on the list is a new MCC event, Night Golf! The MCC Night Golf tournament is
scheduled for Friday, November 14th, and should be tons of fun (see details listed in this
Newsletter). And in case you didn’t know, Clemson and USC play a little football game this
month which is always preceded by the annual grudge matches of the LGA, and MGA.
These matches will take place on Thursday, November 20th and Friday, November 21st, and
bragging rights are always up for grabs!
Food & Beverage activities for November include Nick’s famous All-You-Can-Eat Crab
Legs (Wednesday, Nov. 5th), the Prime Rib Buffet (Friday, Nov. 7th), the Traditional
Thanksgiving Feast (Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, Nov. 27th), and the 4th Annual Big Friday
Oyster Roast (Friday, Nov. 28th). Come often, and come hungry! And don’t forget Bingo
night (Wednesday, Nov. 19th)!
Thanks to all of you that took the time to respond to the recent Club survey. The
Board will review all of the responses and use this information for future planning purposes.
Happy Thanksgiving to all, and thanks for your continued enjoyment and support of
Club!
Lee
Pro Shop News
If you haven’t looked at the new
apparel we have in the Pro Shop you
need to come in NOW!! New
collegiate Ping Jackets, and MCC
Logo Ping Jackets. New Divots
outerwear in. New Srixon & Mizuno
gloves. Mizuno winter wear so warm
you’ll swear you’re cuddled up by a
fire instead of playing golf.
Remember to take advantage of
August Swarat a lifetime PGA member
who works at the club and gives
lessons. If you’re interested please
call him at 828-773-0965.
Hacker News
The Hackers are going to be holding
their annual Fall Tournament on
October 11th & 12th. This
Tournament has 2 flights an AB
Flight and a CD Flight. This
tournament is open to all members at
Mid-Carolina. Sign up is on the
board in the Snack bar so sign up for
what is sure to be a fun event!!
Our Christmas party is scheduled
for Saturday, December 16, 2014,
beginning at 5:00 pm.
There is no charge for members.
MCC Policy & Golf
Etiquette Corner
New Short Game Area Guidelines
1. CHIPPING AND PITCHING WILL BE ALLOWED
ONLY AROUND THE NEW SHORT GAME AREA. THE
TWO PUTTING GREENS ADJACENT TO THE
CLUBHOUSE WILL BE USED FOR PUTTING ONLY.
2. SHAG BAGS WITH MCC PRACTICE BALLS WILL
BE AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. ALL
PLAYERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLEAN UP AFTER
THEMSELVES AT THE END OF THEIR PRACTICE
SESSION. THIS INCLUDES RAKING THE BUNKERS AND
REPAIRING ANY BALL MARKS ON THE GREEN.
3. MEMBERS WISHING TO PRACTICE WITH THEIR
OWN GOLF BALLS MAY DO SO AT ANY TIME.
4. PUTTING ON THE NEW SHORT GAME AREA GREEN
IS PERMITTED, BUT CHIPPING AND PITCHING
PRACTICE WILL HAVE THE “RIGHT OF WAY”.
PRACTICE AROUND THE SHORT GAME
AREA IS RESTRICTED TO CONFINES OF
THE NEW AREA (WITHIN ANY PAVEMENT
OR CART PATHS). SHOTS MUST NOT BE
HIT FROM OUTSIDE OF THIS AREA
(EXAMPLE: FROM #10 TEE OR FROM
ADJACENT TO #18 GREEN, ETC.).
Bunker Rakes
New rakes have been purchased for
the bunkers. The handles are longer and
much more splinter resistant than our old
rakes. In an effort to keep these new rakes in
the best condition possible, please leave the
rakes in the bunkers after raking. It is also
suggested that the rakes be placed at an angle
that is parallel to the play of the hole in order
to minimize the opportunity of a rake
interfering with play.
SU Nov 2
MO Nov 3
WE Nov 5
FR Nov 7
SU Nov 9
TU Nov 11
FR Nov 14
SU Nov 16
MO Nov 17
WE Nov 19
TH Nov 20
FR Nov 21
SU Nov 23
TH Nov 27
FR Nov 28
SU Nov 30
Sunday Buffet – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church Tournament – 1:00
pm Shotgun
All-You-Can-Eat Crab Legs Night – Please
call for Reservations
Prime Rib Buffet – 5:45 pm & 7 pm Seatings
Sunday Buffet – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
WSCGA One-Day State – 9:30 am Shotgun
Night Golf Tournament – 6:30 pm Shotgun
Sunday Buffet – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
MCC Board of Directors Meeting – 6:00 pm
Bingo Night – 6:00 pm
LGA Clemson/USC Matches – 10:00am Shot
gun
Annual USC/Clemson Matches
Sunday Buffet – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast – 11:00 am 2:30 pm
Pro Shop & Golf Course Closed for Thanks
giving Day
4th Annual Big Friday Oyster Roast –
12:30pm to 5:30pm
Sunday Buffet – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm