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May 2015, Issue 12
Memorial Day Weekend Luau
Sunday, May 24th
5-10pm
Live Music on the Pool Deck
Kid’s Games and Activities
Polynesian Inspired Buffet
$18++ for adults and $12++ for children under 12
Contact Alex at 904-372-2222 for reservations.
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LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
Dear Club Member,
It has been a very exciting and busy first
quarter of our new Club. We have seen
fantastic support for our special events
such as Easter Brunch, where over four
hundred dined with us that day. Our
Hump Day Happy Hour on Wednesdays
has become a huge hit with over two
hundred enjoying live music, cocktails and
great food. We are definitely seeing some
trends in your food and beverage desires.
Live music, buffets, family themed events,
adult only events, children’s recreational
programs and appetizer type menu
items are among those on our list. Our
programming is evolving and will require
modifications in staffing and operating
needs to effectively introduce these new
programs and events. We do receive a
lot of feedback from you through our
comment cards, emails and in person.
Please keep these coming as it is very
helpful in establishing what you would
like your Club to be. We are planning on
a club survey in the near future after the
pool season is complete so that we can get
a more concise assessment of what you like
and would like to see improved at the Club.
One area we do ask for your help is
the adherence to our Club Rules and
Regulations. The club is and will be a place
to relax, have fun, make memories and
enjoy. However, we do need to remind you
of a few areas that have become a concern:
A) Children under age 12 are welcome
throughout all areas of our club with
a parent. They are, however, expected
to remain seated at tables when dining
indoors. Children are not permitted
in the Sunset Grille & Bar after 9pm on
Friday and Saturday and may not be
seated at the bar at any time. This is
a requirement of our liquor license as
well.
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B)Please refrain from using inappropriate
language in a loud manner in any
clubhouse area. We also ask that if you
are enjoying your favorite alcoholic
beverage that you do so in moderation.
Again, we are bound by the provisions
within our liquor license regarding this
issue and may be forced to limit sales of
alcohol to you should you overindulge.
C) The outdoor patio and lawn is a
wonderful place for families and a
fantastic way to watch our sunset each
day. Please keep your children away
from the Sherman’s Creek fence and
out of landscaped areas. At times,
the lawn will be not usable due to
maintenance and applications.
D) Those wearing bathing suits are not
permitted in the clubhouse dining
areas without an appropriate cover
up. Our snack bar is now open and the
pool deck has table seating available for
dining. An outdoor shower is located
near the Splash Pad that may be used
rinse off before or after swimming.
E) Lifeguard service will begin soon on
weekends and everyday when school
is out. Please remind your children
that they may not run on the pool
deck, jump off the dive blocks, play
on the lane lines and/or disturb the
landscaping and flower beds.
F) Pets are not permitted on club
property at any time.
G) Food and drink service on the patio
and pool deck will be in plastic only
due to the hazard of broken glass.
Everyone must wear shoes on the patio
and in the clubhouse at all times.
H) Personal golf carts and bicycles should
only be parked in the designated Cart
and Bike Parking area located on the
concrete pad in the parking lot in front
of the tennis shop and pool.
I) All guests must check in with the
member while using any club facility
and be accompanied by a member. The
charge for guests at the pool will be
$5.00 per person on your club account.
For Sports Members who bring guests
to the Fitness Center, the charge is also
$10.00 per person. For golf, members
must accompany guests unless
approved in advance. Guest fees and
range ball fees will be applied to your
club account.
J) Our dress code is not as strict as some
clubs, but we do ask that gentlemen
remove their hats when using the
Sunset Grille and Bar.
K) On the golf course please remember to
fill your divots, rake bunkers after your
shot and repair your ball marks. As
golfers, we all have a roll in maintaining
the condition of our golf course.
L) After tennis, please use the shoe wash
pad prior to entering the building. The
clay tracks in and can then get into
the wood floors, tile grout and in the
fitness machines.
We certainly do not want our staff to seem
overbearing, but please understand that
when our staff politely reminds you of a
club rule, they are simply attempting to
maintain the quality and standards our
members expect. Continued violations
of club rules may result in a suspension
of your membership as approved by
the Board of Directors. For a complete
list of our Club Rules and Regulations,
please email Melissa Bryan at Melissa@
atlanticbeachcountryclub.com.
We have many great events and activities
ahead. On behalf of the entire staff, I hope
you have had a great spring and are ready
to dive into summer!!
Sincerely,
Ed Tucker, PGA
General Manager
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Greetings, fellow Atlantic Beach Country
Club members!
What an exciting few months it has been
since we all gathered under tents and
beneath the stars to celebrate the grand
opening of this beautiful club. It’s been
a pleasure to see everyone enjoying our
facilities and services. With the warmer
months upon us, I know I’ll be seeing even
more of you lounging poolside, hitting
the links or bringing the family by for a
delicious dinner on our back patio.
It was an honor last month to have been
chosen by my fellow members on the
ABCC Board of Directors to serve as Club
President for the coming year. I have
appreciated the words of support and
encouragement from so many of you as
we move forward in further developing
our fabulous club. As I serve this term, I
will be joined by fellow Board members
Chip Greene (Vice President), Mike Carlin
(Treasurer), Josh Allen (Secretary), Bryan
Croft, Alan Gasparovic, Howard Halle, Rick
Moyer and Leed Silverfield. I assure you
that our Club is in excellent hands with
this group, which includes bankers, small
business owners, young members, retirees
and everything in between.
For those of you curious as to what your
Board’s direction is as we see this Club
through the coming months, we hope to
continue to create enjoyable experiences
for our members to keep you coming
back to the Club time and time again.
Outgoing Club President Mike Carlin has
been an invaluable part of building this
direction that allows us all to call such a
beautiful club our own. I cannot thank
him enough for his mentorship over the
past few years and for the countless hours
of service he dedicated to seeing this Club
come to fruition. We are incredibly lucky
to have him continuing his service on the
Board as Club Treasurer. I would also like
to thank Laura Ferrante for her years of
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
MANAGER
We are pleased to
announce that Aaron
Holley has joined
our team as Food &
Beverage Manager.
Aaron’s background
includes several years
of managing both the
Slammer & Squire
and King & Bear Golf
Clubs at the World
Golf Village. Prior to
that Aaron worked
for large restaurants
here in Jacksonville
and in Denver, Colorado. Aaron will be responsible
for the daily management and service in the bar and
dining areas. Aaron attended the University of Florida
and Colorado State. He and his family are residents of
Atlantic Beach, and we are excited to have Aaron take
our service to the next level.
serving on the Board. She is a class act,
who contributed countless hours of legal
expertise, always with a calm demeanor.
My family and I have personally enjoyed
many of the Club’s brand new facilities
and services in the months since the grand
opening. Chef Marvin continues to find
ways to make our meals fresher, healthier
and tastier, Lindsay in the fitness center
whips me into shape several mornings
a week with her High Intensity Interval
Training class, and my husband assures me
the golf course is one of the best he has
ever played.
I hope you will all continue to explore and
enjoy the many facets of your membership
and make Atlantic Beach Country Club
a part of your family’s traditions that will
endure as the Club grows.
See you around the Club!
Kelley Strong
DIRECTOR OF SPORTS & RECREATION
Sarah Hall will be joining
our staff as Director of
Sports & Recreation.
Sarah has a wide range
of experience and is
certified in Personal
Training, Aqua Aerobics
and Pilates. She is
also certified in pool
operations and is a Red
Cross Lifeguard/ Water
Safety instructor. Her
background also includes tennis as she is a certified USPTA Tennis
Professional. Sarah comes to us from Deerwood Country Club
where she has managed their entire Fitness, Aquatics and Children’s
Recreation program since 2012. Prior to that ,Sarah managed several
Jacksonville area Community Development recreation programs and
amenities and before that she was the Aquatics, Fitness and Recreation
Manager at Sawgrass Country Club. Sarah will be developing some
new and exciting programs as well as expanding our children’s
recreation and care offerings. Sarah is a graduate of Flagler College,
and she and her family reside in Jacksonville. We would also like to
thank Alicia Dawson for her hard work in opening our facility and
getting the first step of our new Club’s sports facilities off the ground.
Alicia has been accepted to occupational therapy school in St.
Augustine, and we wish her the best in her future endeavors!
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GOLF GAME OPPORTUNITIES
Men’s Group
• Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 AM
• $2.00 Nassau
• All handicaps welcome
• “Be done before lunch”
• Sign up Friday before noon
Friday Flatback GAME
• $20.00 Best 1 of 2 Net (Blind Draw) and
Gross Skins
• All handicaps welcome
• Option to move up to Leatherback tees
and subtract 2 strokes from handicap
Senior Men’s Group
• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:30 am
• Handicap range 20-36
• 70 and older
ABCC Women’s Golf Group (18-Holes)
• Thursdays 9:00 AM
• Sign Up in Ladies Locker Room or Call
Golf Shop
ABCC Women’s Golf Group (18-Holes)
• Saturdays 11:00AM
• Sign Up in the Ladies Locker Room or
call the Golf Shop
• Sign Up by Friday at noon
ABCC Women’s Golf Group (9-Holes)
• Tuesdays 1:30 PM
• Sign Up in Ladies Locker Room or Call
Golf Shop
• Sign Up by Sunday at noon
• Sign Up by Wednesday at noon
2015 ATLANTIC BEACH INVITATIONAL
Non-Member
Invite Entry
($250) Member
Entry ($195.00)
includes
- 2 Practice
Round
(Cart Fee)
certificates
to use any
weekday
before the
tournament
***May bring up
to 3 guests
for $55.00
***Certificates
will be given
out once
entry is
received
-Official
Practice
Round on
Friday, May
15th
-2
Tournament
RoundsSaturday
May 16th
and Sunday,
May 17th
with Lunch
- Tee Gift and
Prizes
MEMBER ENTRY FORM
ALL ABCC Members are formally invited to participate in the 2015 Atlantic Beach Invitational at Atlantic Beach Country Club on
May 16 and 17. Formerly The Bob Meeker Invitational, this tournament had its beginnings in 1961 and will now host one of the best
competitive fields in Northeast Florida.
The best amateur players in the area will compete for the coveted Bob Meeker Trophy. Players will also get an opportunity to earn
Underwood Cup Amateur points. This is a 2 day, 36-hole stroke play event.
Gross Flight
• No handicaps will be used
• Flatback Tee Markers
• Prizes will be awarded to 20% of the field
Net Flight
• The number of flights will be based on the number of
players participating
• Flights will be determined by handicap index
• Leatherback Tee Markers
• Net Prizes will be awarded in each flight
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Member Entry Fee of $195.00 includes
• Two Practice Round (Cart Fee) certificates to use any weekday
before the tournament
***May bring up to 3 guests for $55.00
***Certificates will be given out once entry is received
• Official Practice Round on Friday, May 15
• Two Tournament Rounds- Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17
with Lunch
• Tee Gift and Prizes
GOLF COURSE
MAINTENANCE ETIQUETTE
Maintaining our course:
Thank you to all 40 teams participating in this year’s
Men’s Member-Member. Congratulations to Overall
Champions, Don Sabia and Barry Sabia!
1.Turf tends to explode on impact, making it difficult, if not
impossible, to replace the divot. There are two sand buckets
and a sand bottle on our carts. If everyone can try to fill at
least two divots per hole, it will help keep our fairways in
great shape.
2.Bring a rake into the bunker with you -- remembering that
you should always enter the bunker from the low side at a
point nearest to the ball. Whenever possible, avoid walking
on the steep face of a bunker. After hitting your shot, rake
the area you played from, as well as all your footprints and
any others within reach. Rakes should be left just outside the
bunker.
3.Important to repair any pitch marks or indentations caused
by the ball hitting the green. Using a tee, knife, key or repair
tool, repair the mark by working the edges towards the
center, without lifting the center of the mark. Don’t tear the
grass. Finish by smoothing the area with a club or your foot.
Try to get the area smooth enough to putt over.
4.Just remember that while the Rules of Golf allow you to
repair pitch marks on your putting line, you cannot repair
spike marks on your putting line until after you have putted.
THE BIG GAME
Congratulations to Scott Nicholson and Keith Mathews for
winning “The Big Game” on Sunday April 12th.
If you are interested in the “The Big Game” on Sunday, May 24th,
you can contact Mark Carroll to sign up.
[email protected]
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SUMMER JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMMING
On Saturday June 6 we will have a special
event to kickoff junior golf season. We
will have demo day from 10am-1pm with
snacks/drinks and prizes being awarded to
those in attendance!
There we will be an offering of three 4-day
summer junior golf camps for children ages
5 to 13. The camps are scheduled from
8:30 am to noon. In each camp there will
be a beginner option for kids 4 - 7 that
will reduce the rate and time frame of the
camp. Beginners will go from 8:30 am to
10am. The summer golf camps will cover all
aspects of the game from driving and iron
play to extensive short game instruction.
We will also get our juniors out on the golf
course each camp to let them experiment
with their newly learned skills. In addition,
proper etiquette, respect for the game of
golf and good sportsmanship will be a big
part of our camp experience.
The price will be $225 for the junior camps
and $125 for beginner option and this
includes lunch, camp gifts, awards, snacks
and drinks.
Girls Only Junior Golf Camp
This camp is specifically for girls ages 5 to
14. The camp will give girls a great golfing
experience with NO BOYS ALLOWED!! The
cost for the camp will be $175, July 14 –July
17 from 8:30 am to 11am. Boys Only Beginner Golf Camp
This camp is specifically for boys ages 4 to
7. The camp will give boys a great golfing
experience with NO GIRLS ALLOWED!! The
cost for the camp will be $125, July 14 –July
17 from 11:15 am to 12:45 pm. The Terrapin Trot
The Terrapin Trot is geared to the advanced
junior golfer. Each session will consist of a
one hour clinic followed by nine holes of
golf and concluding with lunch and prizes.
Cost for each Junior Round is $40 per
session. Kids have an absolute blast playing
in these mini tournaments!
Advanced Junior Golf Camps
These camps are for the more experienced
golfer. There will be two advanced camps
limited to twenty juniors. Juniors must be
at least 8 years old and able to carry their
own golf bag. These camps will be $180
consisting of three days of camp with the
final day concluding with a Terrapin Trot
Tournament. Lunch, prizes, and awards are
all included!
2015 Major Tournament Schedule
May 15-17: Atlantic Beach CC Invitational
$195 for all ABCC Members
$250 for invited amateur golfers
May 26-28: GOLF COURSE CLOSED •Aerification
June 13-14: Caddyshack Tournament
• Details to follow
July 25: Junior Club Championship
• Details to follow
August 1-2: Club Championship
• Details to follow
August 3-6: GOLF COURSE CLOSED •Aerification
September 12: Parent/Child
Championship
• Details to follow
October 22-24: Men’s Member-Guest
Tournament
• Details to follow
November 20-22: ABCC Ryder Cup
• Details to follow
December 11: Glow-Ball
• Details to follow
Golf Operation
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• Golf Shop Hours are from and 7am-6pm
(March-September)
• Weekday (Tuesday-Friday) tee times start
at 8am
• Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) tee times
start at 7:30am
• Full Members may book tee times up to
14 days in advance
• Sports and Social Members may book tee
times up to 7 days in advance
• Practice Facility hours are the same as the
golf shop. PLEASE CHECK IN THE GOLF
SHOP BEFORE USING THE PRACTICE
FACILITY. The range will close an hour
early on Sundays for maintenance.
• Golf Shop phone # is 904-372-2224
• Golfer will be able to order food off a
limited menu on your cart by calling
904-372-2203
• Golf Shop Staff:
Head Golf Professional- Spencer Brown, PGA
[email protected]
First Assistant Golf Professional- John
Duckworth, PGA
[email protected]
Second Assistant Golf Professional- Chris
Zambelli
[email protected]
Golf Shop Merchandiser/ManagerAllison Free
[email protected]
Summer Junior Golf
Schedule
Junior Golf Kickoff Weekend
June 6th
Junior Golf Camps
Camp 1 June 2nd—5th
Camp 2 June 16th—19th
Camp 3 July 7th—10th
(Tuesday through Friday)
8:30 am—12:00 pm
*Beginner Option
8:30 am—10:00 am
Girls Only Junior Camp
July 14th—17th
Tuesday through Friday
8:30 am—11:00 am
Boys Only Beginner Junior Camp
July 14th—17th
Tuesday through Friday
11:15 am—12:45 pm
Advanced Golf Camps
Advanced 1 June 10th—12th
Advanced 2
July 29th—31st
Wednesday through Friday
8:30am—12:30pm
The Terrapin Trot
Friday June 12th & July 31st
8:30am to 12:30pm
Sign-Up at the Golf Shop or
Email Coach Duck at
[email protected]
TENNIS
UPDATE
Flowers for
April Showers Bring May
Crew!
the 8 and under Red Ball
This is a great time of year
to play tennis! We have
so much play happening
on the courts at Atlantic
Beach Country Club. We
encourage you to get
involved in some of our
many programs. On the first
Wednesday of each month,
we now have a “Tennis
Happy Hour” where our
own Terry Whitehead plays
live music while our tennis
players enjoy his smooth
sounds and a cold adult
beverage. Come out and
join us!
Cost is $30 per person.
Direct Phone Numbers
Husband-Wife
Mixed Doubles Club
Championships – June
27th – 28th. Cost is$30 per
person.
Main Clubhouse (904) 372-2222
Ladies Tennis Camps – sign
up on the USPTA Player
site
Ed Tucker (General Manager)
(904) 372-2225
As always, please stop by the
Sports Shop or call 904-3722211 with any questions. For
updated daily information
please check out ABCC
tennis at http://www.
usptaplayer.com/club/abcc/.
Adult Summer League
Offerings – spots still
available
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THE POSITIVE MINDSET
By Vasil Atanasov
August 10th – 14th from
8:30 to 10:30am. Cost is $35
daily or $150 for the week.
Women’s Tri-Level Division
2 and Division 3 women Thursdays at 9am
Men’s Tri-Level Teal Tuesdays at 6:30pm and
Gold Teams - Wednesdays at
6:30pm
Junior Team Tennis
Tourney:
Everyone makes mistakes,
even the best players in
the world! Never expect
perfection on the tennis
court because those
expectations inevitably lead
to disappointment. If your
opponent hits a winner
that was impossible to get,
say “good shot.” A positive
attitude will improve your
play while a negative one
will defeat all of your efforts.
That’s the champion’s
mindset!
May 9th - @ Julington Creek
Plantation
Adult Upcoming Events
– sign up on the USPTA
Player site
June Junior Camps: June 2nd
– August 7th
Tennis Social at ABCC with
The Woods community
– Sunday, May 17th from
4-7pm
The 10’s Orange Ba
ll Champions at
the NFPTA Junior Te
am Challenge on
April 11th at the Flo
rida Yacht Club.
June 16th – 19th and July
21st – 24th from 8-10am.
Cost is $35 daily or $120 for
the week.
Mixed Doubles Club
Championships - May
23rd – 24th. Cost is $30 per
person.
“Boat Drinks” Jimmy Buffet
Summer Solstice Social –
Friday, June 19th at 6pm.
Junior Lessons: May 4-29th
Golf Pro Shop (904) 372-2224
Sports Shop (904) 372-2211
Sunset Bar and Grille (904) 372-2203
Melissa Bryan (Membership Director)
(904) 372-2223
Deb Karasek (Accounting Manager)
(904) 372-2226
Erin Ruddock
(Banquets and Events Manager)
(904) 372-2230
Spencer Brown
(Head Golf Professional)
(904) 372-2210
Chef Marvin McClelland
(Executive Chef)
(904) 372-2206
REB Phillips
(Head Tennis Professional)
(904) 372-2209
Alicia Dawson (Sports Manager)
(904) 372-2208
Clubhouse Hours of
Operation
Clubhouse/Pool/Golf Course closed
Monday
Red Ball – Wednesdays and
Fridays from 4-5pm. Cost is
$15.
Breakfast (Saturday) 7:30am
Orange Ball – Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 4-5pm. Cost
is $15.
Lunch
(Tuesday – Saturday) 11am-3pm
Full Court - Monday
through Friday from
5-6:30pm. Cost is $20 daily
or $150 monthly.
Red Ball – Tuesdays and
Wednesdays from 10-11am.
Cost is $20 daily, $30 weekly,
or $100 monthly.
Orange Ball – Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 10-11am.
Cost is $20 daily, $65 weekly,
or $240 monthly.
Full Court - Tuesday through
Friday from 11am-1pm. Cost
is $30 daily, $100 weekly, or
$320 monthly.
Brunch (Sunday) 10am-3pm
Dinner
(Tuesday – Saturday) 5pm-9pm
Snack Bar
(Tuesday – Friday) 11am-6pm
Snack Bar
(Saturday and Sunday) 11am- 7:30pm
Pub Menu
(Saturday and Sunday) 3pm-5pm
Kids Eat Free
(Tuesdays) 5pm-8pm
Hump Day Happy Hour (Wednesdays)
4pm-7pm
Pool (Tuesday- Sunday) Dawn to Dusk
Gym (Monday-Sunday with
Membership Card) 5am- 10pm
Tennis Pro Shop (Tuesday- Sunday)
7am-6pm
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Jacksonville, FL
1600 Selva Marina Drive
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
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