the APPROACH BIG CANYON COUNTRY CLUB NEWSLETTER • JANUARY 2024 Big Canyon Country Club | 1
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PRESIDENT-ELECT We are pleased to announce that
One Big Canyon Drive • Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 644-5404 • www.bigcanyoncc.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marshall S. Solomon James A. Abbott Timothy L. Strader Jr. Clark T. Welton Michael A. Brewer Dennis G. Drislane Graham B. Pierce Robert “Scott” Shean Eric M. Spraker Bart J. Thomsen
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Director Director Director Director Director Director
Timothy L. Strader, Jr.
was elected as Big Canyon Country Club’s President-Elect at the December 14, 2023 meeting of the Board of Directors. Tim will take office at the Annual Meeting on April 17, 2024
MEMBERSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENTS The Board of Directors, members, and staff extend a warm welcome to our newest members and their families.
CLUBHOUSE DIRECTORY General Manager (949) 706-5960
Lisa Neal, Social member, was sponsored by Staci Francois and C.C. Knowles, and she is a Partner with Rutan & Tucker, LLP. Lisa, her husband Brad, and their children Nicholas and Lindsay live in Newport Beach.
Jeremy Samson jsamson@bigcanyoncc.org
Beverage and Training Director Steve Poe, M.S. (949) 706-5270 spoe@bigcanyoncc.org Catering Director (949) 706-5932
Ercilia Ganey eganey@bigcanyoncc.org Oliver O’Donnell, Junior Social member, was sponsored by Walter Frome III and Xavier Colombi, and he is Vice President at The O’Donnell Group, Inc. Oliver lives in Santa Monica.
Communications Director Chelsi Wheeler (949) 706-5942 cwheeler@bigcanyoncc.org Executive Chef (949) 706-5919
Craig Strong cstrong@bigcanyoncc.org
Food and Beverage Director Derek Domeracki (949) 706-5965 ddomeracki@bigcanyoncc.org Golf Director (949) 706-5282 Membership Director (949) 706-5295 Wellness Director (949) 706-5263
Carolyn Crossman ccrossman@bigcanyoncc.org Stacy Ulrich sulrich@bigcanyoncc.org
Accounting Activities Desk (Fitness/Pool/Spa/Tennis/Pickleball) Canyon Room Golf Shop Member Services Starter
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Joseph J. Schmidt IV, NonResident member, was sponsored by Ken Strottman and Ken Beall, and he is a Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Joe and his wife Yvette “Christine” Esserman live in San Francisco.
Robert Pang rpang@bigcanyoncc.org
(949) 706-5272 (949) 706-5918 (949) 706-5294 (949) 706-5923 (949) 644-5404 (949) 706-5920
TRANSFERS
Mrs. John (Virginia) Connolly
RESIGNATIONS Mr. Robert A. Elliott Mr. Samuel R. French Mrs. Arthur (Mie) Katayama Mrs. Joyce-Ann Mahoney
(Golf Associate to Social Associate) (Social) (Jr. Social) (Golf Associate) (Social)
TREASURER’S REPORT
by Clark T. Welton Treasurer and Finance Committee Chairman
As the Club’s Treasurer and Finance Committee Chairman, I am pleased to have the opportunity to report on the Club’s financial condition on behalf of the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors. I would like to begin by recognizing the efforts of this year’s Finance Committee, which is comprised of the following members: Mike Berchtold, Paul Casey, Geoff Coar, David Fishman, Matthew Foster, Mike Gomez, Brian Gooding, Bob Peterson, and Scott Shean. The Finance Committee works alongside General Manager Jeremy Samson, Director of Finance Patty Nydam, Food and Beverage Director Derek Domeracki, and Food and Beverage Controller Sola Adeleye to develop and monitor the Club’s annual operating and capital budgets while also overseeing the 10-year, long-term capital plan. We meet on a monthly basis to review performance and discuss forward-looking issues/ opportunities. At this time, we are eight months through our fiscal year and are projecting an annual operating surplus in excess of $300,000. Our projected operating surplus is a testament to the thoughtful approach that management, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors has taken to navigate these uncertainties. Management consistently searches for and identifies areas for financial efficiencies while remaining committed to providing outstanding member experience and value. Management, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors also hold an unwavering commitment to attracting and retaining the highest quality employees who collectively form such a significant part of the Big Canyon “family.” Our annual capital budget includes two primary sources of funding: 1) membership transfer and initiation fees and 2) a budgeted and pre-determined “depreciation transfer” from our annual operating plan. With four months remaining in our fiscal year, we have exceeded 90% of our budgeted inflows for the year due to strong demand in all categories of our membership. We anticipate completing the fiscal year with capital reserves in excess of $4.0 million. The Club continues to maintain a detailed 10-year capital plan that is revisited frequently with oversight of the Finance Committee, Long-Range Planning Committee, and the Board of Directors. Over the last five years, the Club has made significant capital improvements, including projects such as the completion of the Canyon Room remodel, the construction of the pickleball courts, and the remodel of the fitness facility. During such time, we have reduced our
bank debt by approximately $10 million, so the balance at fiscal year-end will be approximately $6 million- without any member assessments. In terms of the long-term capital plan, the Club remains on track to pay down the remaining amount of our bank debt by June of 2027. The Finance Committee is also working closely with the Board and the Golf Course Master Plan Committee to determine the operating and long-term capital considerations to the extent that the membership decides to proceed with a major renovation. We remain confident that the Club is well-positioned for long-term financial success. As I have stated in prior communications, we should all be very grateful that we are members of a club that has such a strong financial foundation. The Finance Committee and Board of Directors will continue to diligently work with management so that we operate the Club in a fiscally responsible way while delivering outstanding service and benefit to our members in addition to being an employer of choice for our highly valued employees/team members.
The new Big Canyon App Big Canyon’s new mobile app has arrived and is the perfect way to stay connected to everything you enjoy at your club! The app provides a convenient way to make reservations for dining, events, golf, and wellness, and includes department messaging, requesting your golf bag, an easy to search and contact Membership Directory, and more. To download, search Big Canyon Country Club in the App Store or on Google Play. For assistance logging in, please contact Communications Director Chelsi Wheeler at cwheeler@bigcanyoncc.org, or follow the step-by-step instructions on the Big Canyon website, located on the Mobile App page under the Club drop down.
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GOLF
SHOP
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Congratulations to Roberta Long, Golf Shop Merchandise Manager and Buyer, and her Golf Shop team!
Shop Talk
with Roberta Long, Merchandise Manager and Buyer I will attend the PGA show in Orlando at the end of this month. As a VIP Buyer, I have the opportunity to attend the One 2 One Summit. This invitation-only event is designed to facilitate introductions and offer me opportunities to meet emerging curated brands in a focused setting. There are 12 set 25-minute appointments with participating new and emerging brands for apparel and accessories based on the product categories I buy. The One 2 One Summit is an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues and find new products in a relaxed setting before the opening of the PGA Show. The rest of the week will be filled with appointments that are pre-scheduled, along with time to walk the floor. The PGA Show is golf’s longest-running and largest global business gathering.
Recipients of the
2024 AGM Platinum Award Recognizing excellence in merchandising, promotions, customer service, and a commitment to advancing the golf industry. The AGM Platinum Award recognizes the top 100+ public, private, resort, and off-course golf shops worldwide. During 2023, each AGM Platinum Award winner implemented sound initiatives to maintain and enhance their retail operations. They also overcame many challenges, including supply chain disruptions in the industry. Those chosen for this award are considered among the very best in the industry. This is Roberta’s fourth consecutive year bringing this prestigious award to Big Canyon Country Club!
Upcoming Fitting Days
Srixon
Friday, January 12 and Tuesday, January 16 10: 00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Callaway Golf
Wednesday, January 17 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
TaylorMade
Friday, January 19 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please call the Golf Shop at (949) 706-5923 for more information and to reserve your spot!
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Men’s Four-Ball Tournament
MEN’S
GOLF
Begins Saturday, March 2 Members only $70 per team / $50 optional team buyout
Men’s Holiday Tournament Results December 6
We had a total of 124 players who participated in the 2023 Men’s Holiday Tournament. This year the event was played in a 3-2-1 format which requires teams to count 3 balls on Par 3’s, 2 balls on Par 4’s, and 1 ball on Par 5’s. Our members were treated to a day of nice weather, great course conditions, fantastic food, and comradery. The results are as follows. In the white tee flight, our low gross winners were Ron Tomsic, Richard Fyke, Ed Haft, and Craig Leupold, with a score of 142.
The low net honors would go to Peter Hitch, Dennis Narlinger, Guy Johnson, and Russ Kruse with a score of 124. In the Overall Flight, our low gross winners were D.J. Bibb, Karl Katnik, Jordan Nasser, and Quinn Tamm posting a gross total of 127.
The Overall Net winners were John Stanek, Bryn Van Hiel, Norman Gritsch, and Thomas Rhodes with a net score of 115. Thank you to this year’s participants!
MEN’S GUEST DAY $230 per twosome/$460 per foursome Wednesday, February 28 Noon shotgun Pick your foursome: Two members/two guests or One member/three guests Entry fee includes lunch, dinner, and cart fees. Guests playing out of a non-green grass facility must have a USGA-established handicap. Sign up by Sunday, February 18 online or by calling the Golf Shop. Cancellations after February 18 will pay the full entry fee.
Teams will have three weeks to complete each match. Each successive round of play must be completed within three weeks of the previous round. The last Saturday in each three-week period is the designated date if the teams cannot agree upon another date within the three weeks. Limited to the first 32 teams. Register online by Wednesday, February 28. Teams canceling after February 28 will be charged the full entry fee.
MEN’S SPRING CLASSIC Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16 $455 per player
Entry for the 2024 Men’s Spring Classic lottery is open now online through February 22, with a drawing to be held on February 23. Entrants will be informed of their status on February 24. The event format consists of nine flights consisting of six two-man teams. The maximum spread between partner handicaps is seven. The combined handicaps of each team determine flights. For the Spring Classic, handicaps for all players will be determined by taking the average of the low index from March 13, 2023, to March 13, 2024, and the current index as of March 13, 2024. Each team plays five matches: three on Friday and two on Saturday. Sign-up with your partner online. Play in Match - If there is a waitlist, the field will be drawn, leaving spots for two teams. On Friday, March 1, at 4:00 p.m., an alternate shot match shall be held for all teams on the waitlist.
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PUSH FOR
Pristine
Proper Divot Pattern on the Practice Facility
The Practice Facility at Big Canyon is highly utilized by members and guests throughout the year. To assist Director of Agronomy Bobby Gluck, the Golf Activities Committee would encourage members and guests to use a linear divot pattern when warming up or practicing can help keep the hitting area in great shape throughout the year. This pattern helps the grass to grow back in the shortest period and maintains a neat and organized appearance on the on the practice facility. 1. Linear: In a linear divot pattern, golfers aim to create divots in a straight line or in parallel lines. This can be useful for maintaining a neat and organized appearance on the driving range. It also helps to evenly distribute wear and tear on the turf. 2. Scattered: A scattered divot pattern removes the most amount of turf because a full divot is removed with every swing. Scattering divots results in the most turf loss and uses up the largest area of a tee stall. This forces the golf facility to rotate tee stalls most frequently and often results in an inefficient use of the tee. 3. Concentrated: A concentrated divot pattern removes all turf in an area. While this approach does not necessarily result in a full-sized divot being removed with every swing, by creating a large void in the turf canopy there is little opportunity for timely turf recovery. The goal is to offer an amazing golfing experience daily, this starts with everyone working together as a team and doing their part toward keeping our golf course and practice facility in the best possible shape. The golf professional staff and GAC of Big Canyon Country Club are thankful for your efforts in promoting proper golf etiquette throughout the year. We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the aspects listed above.
YOUTH
GOLF YOUTH GOLF CLINICS Saturdays Little Swingers 10:00 - 10:50 a.m., Gamers 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. $25 per child/session
Youth Golf
Holiday Invitational Results December 2
Congratulations to our Youth Golf Holiday Invitational winners, Christine Walker and Gavin Taylor, and to the second place team of Cater Bergman and Banks Pierce!
Youth Golf Clinics cater to our youngest golfers and are offered year-round. Clinics are taught by our golf professionals, who will guide your child's progress. Reservations can be made online up to 24-hours in advance. Maximum of 12 golfers per session. Full details are available online. Sign up online, on the app, or by calling the Golf Shop at (949) 706-5923.
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1st Place - 36 Christine Walker and Gavin Taylor
2nd Place - 42 Carter Bergman and Banks Pierce
Youth Golf Academy Division 1 (25 yards) Graduates
Julia Lunde Score: 33
Addie Olson Score: 34
Wesley Tippett Score: 35
Youth Golf Academy Late-Winter Semester As a certified Operation 36 facility, the Youth Golf Academy offers youth golfers the most complete youth golf training program available. Operation 36 centers around your aspiring golfer shooting par (36) or better for nine holes while tracking their progress over time in a fun environment. Coaches will communicate with you about your youth golfer’s progress, assist with setting goals, and give you the tools to guide them outside of class.
2024 Train Fore the Game $300 per child/month January 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. February 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. March 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Train Fore the Game is a monthly training program geared toward youth golfers who want to take their game to the next level. Each player will be instructed and challenged in all facets of the game, including but not limited to swing mechanics, short game, course management, fitness, flexibility, strength, and endurance. Designed as an after-school practice, participants will have access to three hours of coaching per week. Practice will be held Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Each practice is designed to incorporate competition. Participants are encouraged to have been certified or are eager to become certified. Golf professional approval is necessary for entry into the program, and must be able to play and walk five holes.
Open to children and grandchildren of golfeligible members ages 6 to 12 $360 per child/semester (eight weeks). Includes six Youth Golf Academy classes, two Operation 36 9-hole events, and access to the Operation 36 mobile app. LATE-WINTER SEMESTER SCHEDULE: 3:30 TO 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays Thursdays Week 1 January 10 January 11 Week 2 January 17 January 18 Week 3 January 24 January 25 Week 4 (9-Hole Event - shotgun from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.) January 31 February 1 Week 5 February 7 February 8 Week 6 February 14 February 15 Week 7 (9-Hole Event - shotgun from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.) February 21 February 22 Week 8 February 28 February 29
The full 2024/2025 schedule is available online.
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COUPLES'
GOLF
2023 Couples’ Member/ Member Classic Results November 5
We had a beautiful day for this year’s Couples’ Member/Member Classic! Teams consisted of four players per team, participating in the event, our final couples’ tournament of the year. The 18-hole tournament was played having three different formats rotating every six holes: Better Ball of Partners, Modified Chapman, and Four-Ball Tin Whistle. Congratulations to overall tournament winners Diane and Bruce Bearer with Michael and Robin Brewer (pictured above) shooting a fantastic net score of 62.33! Second place net with a score of 66.5 went to Kit and Susan Natland and Marlis and John Fyke (pictured top left). First place gross honors were won by J.B. and Gigi Hoover with Hayden (not pictured) and Warren and Caves with with a score of 95 (pictured lower left). Closest to the Hole No. 3 Terri Stampley – 7’8” Closest to the Hole No. 12 J.B. Hoover – 3’5”
2024 Couples’ Golf Events & Tournaments March 17 Couples’ St. Patrick’s Day Tournament (Details below) July 18 Twilight Golf July 21 Couples’ Club Championship August 15 Twilight Golf September 26 Twilight Golf
Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who participated! We hope to see you again next year!
November 3 Couples’ Member/Member
C O U P L E S ’ S T. P A T R I C K ’ S TOURNAMENT
Sunday, March 17 1:00 p.m. shotgun $230 per team Member/Member or Member/Guest Foursomes. This member-member or member-guest foursmone event is open to all golf eligible couples, all handicaps, and all skill levels. Players can expect mulligans and fun rules at this can’t miss event! Wear Irish green. Prizes for the best-dressed team. A two-stroke penalty for teams not wearing green. Entry includes golf, carts, prizes, beer, and a full Irish dinner after golf. Optional buy-in is $40 per couple. Sign-up online or on the mobile app. Teams canceling after March 15 will pay the full fee.
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Gals on the Green
Ladies’ Edition with Erika Ilagan, PGA
with Glenn Deck, PGA and Erika Ilagan, PGA, 1st Assistant Golf Professional Wednesdays • 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. $40 per member/clinic $45 per guest/clinic
January January 3 Chip Shots/ Bump and Run
Thursday, January 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 9:00 a.m. $180 - Three one-hour sessions and one 9-hole event Limited to the first six golf-eligible members who register! As a licensed Operation 36 facility, we are excited to provide a program centered around playing golf and making it fun to learn at any level, refine skills, and track progress over time. January 4 Pitching and Chipping Distance Control January 11 Green Reading and Lag Putting January 18 Full Swing Irons January 25 9-Hole Event Step One: Develop Skills in Classes Each Class will focus on a skill to prepare you for playing on the course. Step Two: Play 9-Holes 9-Hole playing experience with the Op26 Model Step Three: Track your Golf Journey The Op36 mobile app is your guide outside of classes. It is designed to make it fun to track your golf progress.
January 10 Review the January 3 class on course with Erika Ilagan January 17 Pitch Shots with Sand Wedge January 24 Review the January 17 class on course with Erika Ilagan January 31 Your best pivot sequence for solid shots
February February 7 Review the January 31 class on course with Erika Ilagan February 14 Educated hands and grip that matches your swing February 21 Review the February 14 class on course with Erika Ilagan February 28 Your best backswing sequence and path
March March 6 Review the February 28 class on course with Erika Ilagan March 13 Make more putts inside 10-feet
Open to all golf-eligible members. Space is limited, so sign up early online, on the app, or by calling the Golf Shop at (949) 706-5923.
March 20 Review the March 13 class on course with Erika Ilagan March 27 No Gals on the Green This week Reservations can be made online, on the app, or by calling the Golf Shop at (949) 706-5923.
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WOMEN'S GOLF
ASSOCIATION
WOMEN’S GOLF Happy New Year! The annual WGA Holiday Tournament, themed “May Your Sweater Be Ugly and Bright,” chaired by Katherine Bland, Susie Leatherby, and Tracy Widder, was a great success! The December 5 field consisted of 16 teams.
WGA HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT RESULTS
A Flight 1st Place - 52 Dee Higby, Janet Shannon, Ellen Small, and Debbie Thomsen
A Flight 2nd Place - 53 Ann Moorhead, Kathy Fanticola, Johnna Grant, and Sue Hagestad (not pictured)
A Flight 3rd Place - 54 Amy Vieth, Olivia Slutzky, Pamela Bennett, and Tracy Kirwan
B Flight 1st Place - 46 Caroline Davenport, Diane Bearer, Cecilia Goodman, and Jenny Gehl
B Flight 2nd Place - 55 Victoria LeVasseaur, Kathy Kelley, Robin Tippett, and Alison Davis (not pictured)
B Flight 3rd Place - 56* Pat Smith, Lori McKay, Georgina Jacobson, and Mie Katayama
B Flight 3rd Place - 56 Lori Loftus, Karin Krogius, Gloria Bishop, and Erin Walker
Closest to the Hole Hole No. 3 Olivia Slutzky Hole No. 7 Sherry Fix Hole No. 12 Olivia Slutzky Hole No. 15 Lori McKay
The Tijuana Scramble format was festive and fun! The WGA couldn’t have asked for a better day of golf course conditions and weather as they played in their annual holiday tournament. In tradition with the holiday tournament, the WGA raised funds for a charitable foundation. This year they raised funds for the Casa De Amma Foundation founded by the Leatherby family which provides life services to adults with special needs. Camaraderie, community, and golf filled the events of the day and made for an amazing season ending tournament. Congratulations to all of our Holiday Tournament winners, and thank you to everyone who came out to support this and all of the WGA events in 2023. We look forward to seeing you on the course in 2024. In addition to a great day of golf, there was plenty of shopping at the Holiday Boutique. Big Canyon Buyer Roberta set up beautiful tables filled with amazing items from Club favorite vendors, including Angel Dear, Seven Barrels, C. Dobbs, Layered by Paige, Charlie Loves Coco, Duchess of Pearls, P.J. Salvage, Voulspa, and JoMalone.
3’9” 12’2” 5’6” 1’9”
WGA LOVE-IN TOURNAMENT Tuesday, February 6 7:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Shotgun
Format: Tijuana Scramble Golf Shop will arrange foursomes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gross and Net Prizes No posting. Sign up online, on the app, or by calling the Golf Shop. The 48-hour cancellation policy. Full details are available online and on the app!
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USGA RULE OF THE MONTH - P L A Y E R M AY D E C I D E T O TA K E U N P L AYA B L E B A L L RELIEF ANYWHERE E X C E P T P E N A LT Y A R E A A player is the only person who may decide to treat their ball as unplayable by taking penalty relief under Rule 19.2 or 19.3. •
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NINERS
NEWS NINERS NAUGHTY OR NICE HOLIDAY GUEST SCRAMBLE RESULTS December 12
1st Place - 37: Gloria Bishop, Erin Walker, Monette Zotovich, and Tammi Cluck,
Unplayable ball relief is allowed anywhere on the course, except in a penalty area. If a ball is unplayable in a penalty area, the player’s only relief option is to take penalty relief under rule 17.
2nd Place - 38: Joanne Seiber, Cricket White, Cindy Bright, and Elizabeth Rabosky
N O V E M B E R S TAT I S T I C S :
3rd Place - 39: Terri Morris, Lurline Twist, Robin Leason, and Donelle Bentley
Most Improved: Ellen Solaas 18.8 - 17.5 Christine Walker 19.6 - 18.3 Low Gross: Suzanne Couples 83 Low Net: Allyson McDonald 84-18=66
UPCOMING WGA EVENTS Please sign-up online www.bigcanyoncc.org for these events or call the Golf Shop at (949) 706-5923. January 9 January 23 February 6 February 27 March 5 March 19
WGA Meeting Day Open Guest Day Love-In Tournament Guest Day Four Club Spring Mini Guest
Closest to the Hole No. 3: Leslie Sullivan 16’ 4” (not pictured)
NINERS’ VALENTINE’S GUEST DAY TOURNAMENT Thursday, February 1 9:00 a.m. shotgun Scramble Format Lunch and Prizes to follow. Sign up online or call the Golf Shop. Please provide your guests name. No GHIN#’s are required. Chair: Nancy Sork
UPCOMING NINERS’ MEETING DAYS AND CLINICS Thursday, January 11 8:30 a.m. Clinic 9:00 a.m. Meeting
Thursday, February 22 8:30 a.m. Clinic 9:00 a.m. Meeting
Thursday, March 21 8:30 a.m. Clinic 9:00 a.m. Meeting
NINERS’ ST. PATRICK’S DAY TOURNAMENT Save the Date! Thursday, March 14 9:00 a.m. shotgun
WGA GUEST DAY - TRAVEL TO THAILAND Tuesday, February 27 8:00 a.m. Shotgun $150 per twosomes
1 Best Ball & 2 Best Balls of foursome on alternating holes gross and net. The entry fee includes golf cart, breakfast, lunch, and gross and net prizes in each flight. Guest must be a golfing member of a private club and have an established USGA handicap. Maximum field is 72 players. Sign up online by February 22. The 72-hour cancellation policy is in effect. Tournament Chair: Cecilia Goodman
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BCCC 50th Anniversary party Joanne and James Grant with Corinne and Martin Morgenstern
Martin’s 60th Surprise Birthday Party with Todd Meyer, Clark Booth, John Pierce, Bruce Nott, Martin Morgenstern, and Gregg Vorwerck
MEMBER CONNECTION Getting to know the Morgenstern’s with Martin and Corinne Morgenstern
History In 1976, I was first exposed to Big Canyon Country Club. It took 29 years to finally get the opportunity to join the Club in 2005. It involved getting a job, starting a career, moving from Manhattan Beach to Newport Beach, getting married, starting a family, and saving the money to join. We have been members for 19 years now and have enjoyed every day of it! Fun Story we have two to share In 2005, when we were preparing to join Big Canyon, we were also preparing to remodel our backyard. On the day of the membership committee and applicant meeting at 5:30 p.m., Corinne must have been running late because at 5:20 p.m., Peter Marr and I were sitting alone having a glass of wine. Thinking it would be a good idea to call Corinne and make sure she was on her way, I did, and she answered her phone. I asked her where she was and reminded her that we had a meeting in 10 minutes. She responded with, “I want to make sure there is enough money to finish the backyard before I show up for the meeting.” Before I could respond, she emphasized, “NOW”. Obviously, I said OK, and shortly thereafter, she walked in the side door of the old clubhouse where she had been waiting for my call and in time for our 5:30 p.m. interview. In 2010, Corinne planned a surprise birthday/golf party at Big Canyon for me. After showing up to play golf with just Bob Cluck, I bumped into several LA friends and a host of other local friends. I started to think “This is odd. How come I wasn’t invited to play with any of these other pals, and it’s my birthday?” Then suddenly there was Corinne laughing and saying, “HA HA GOTTCHA HAPPY BIRTHDAY.”
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Golfing buddies - Steve Zotovich, Jim Anderson, Jim Sherman, Gregg Vorwerck, Kent Lucas, Bob Cluck, Alan Beyer, and Martin Morgenstern Paquita the Monkey on tricycle with Martin
First Job I started my career a little backward; in 1969 was drafted and was “lucky” enough to get a low number! So in 1972, after the service, I attended college and graduated 4 1/2 years later in 1976. My last year, I worked at Coldwell Banker as an intern for two college credits, where I met John Pierce, who became a mentor, friend, and a huge influence on my future. Coldwell Banker did not hire me after my internship but suggested I work for IBM for three years and then come back. I did, and after hounding Clark Booth for a year, he finally hired me in the Newport Beach office of Coldwell Banker, now known as CBRE. Clark was one of the early Big Canyon members and has remained a good friend all these years. Favorite Activities There are so many: dinners with friends, events with our sons Michael and Kevin such as the Fourth of July, Christmas, Easter Egg hunts, swim team; the gym, pool, and on and on. Shortly after joining Big Canyon, you realize it is more than a country club; it is really a lifestyle that becomes a part of your daily life. However, in my case, the golf course with the regular group of guys and all the other guys that play golf and are always inviting and ready to include you or be included in your group is my favorite activity. The golf course and clubhouse are first class, but it is the people that make golf my favorite activity. My favorite hole is 18; it’s either time for redemption by hitting a hero shot so I can say well, I played 18 good, or I’m just trying to par so I can post a presentable score. Pickleball is Corinne’s favorite activity. She has a wonderful group of people she plays with; they enjoy the comradery, but also the competition. Unlike my golf group guys who just enjoy being on the course and taking each other’s money, the pickleballers are all about winning and then drinking afterwards! Fun Facts When I was five, I had a pet monkey. I would take Paquita with me when I rode my tricycle around the neighborhood. If we were stranded on an Island, it would be either Anguilla for kickback casual or St. Barth for French steroids in the Caribbean. In either location, we would do just fine with two beach chairs, two umbrellas and two rum punches. We in fact do the above two times a year. We have two Pumans, puppies who think they are humans.
Enjoying the water with friends in Anguilla
Pumans Bella and Cooper
Corinne received flowers as a thank you for her part in promoting pickleball Big Canyon Country | 13 at BigClub Canyon.
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Chef’s Table
UPCOMING 2024 DATES Friday, January 12 • Thursday, February 29 5:30 p.m. Tapas and Wine Reception (Open to all!) 6:30 p.m. Dinner $75 per person $25 per person, optional wine pairing Join us at Seventy-One for a one-of-a-kind dining experience and live entertainment. Each month, Executive Chef Craig and his culinary team will create a new, four-course, prix-fixe dinner menu designed to take your taste buds on a delicious epicurean adventure. Members and their guests will have the option at the event to select one of the two choices for each course, as well as the option to include wine pairings. Individual tables are available for parties of four or more, with smaller parties seated together. The Tapas and Wine reception is included in the price of this event. Reservations are required and can be made online or by calling Member Services at (949) 644-5404. The 72-hour cancellation policy is in effect.
Open to all!
Ta pa s a n d w i n e r e c e p t i o n 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. • $20 per person
All members and their guests are welcome to join us during the one-hour tapas and wine reception! Mix and mingle with your fellow members in the Living Room Lounge during this casual-style reception while sampling a variety of tray-passed tapas and wines poured by our very own Master Sommelier Steve Poe or featured wine purveyor. Reservations for the Tapas and Wine Reception are requested and can be made online or by calling Member Services at (949) 644-5404. Walk-ins are welcome. Those staying for dinner in the Canyon Room afterward are encouraged to make a reservation.
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Menu • January 12 In conjunction with Wellness Month, the January Chef’s Table menu features ingredients designed to decrease inflammation and provide other benefits. Please join Executive Chef Craig and Wellness Director Stacy Ulrich, who will be on hand to discuss these ingredients and how they benefit your health during this event. First Course: Hamachi Crudo Fermented Watermelon Radish, Avocado Yuzu Sauce, Black Garlic Emulsion ~or~ Kale and Carrot Kimchi Salad Apple, Beets, Cauliflower Variation, Hazelnuts 2021 Mount Fishtail Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand Second Course: Tri Colored Potato and Spinach Soup with Fresh Truffles ~or~ Celery Root “Fettuccine” with Cashew Alfredo Brown Butter Crumble, Fresh Truffles, Micro Parsley 2020 Domaine Lecestre Chablis, Burgundy Third Course: Lightly Smoked and Seared Salmon EC Braised Bean Stew, EC Garlic Broccolini, Aged Sherry Vinegar 2022 Zotovich Rose of Grenache, Sta. Rita Hills ~or~ Roasted Mary’s Chicken Vegetable Pot au Feu, Potato Marrow, Carrots, Kohlrabi, Smoked Mushrooms, Vegetable Gravy 2020 Norris Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge, Oregon Third Course: Vegan Pavlova Coconut Cream, Mixed Berries ~or~ Brazil Nut Tart with Orange Carmel and Chocolate Sorbet
CANYON
ROOM
SATURDAY TAILGATE PARTY TO-GO 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $65 per package Each package feeds up to four people
We’ve got your Saturday tailgate BBQ in the bag!
J A N U A R Y T U E S D AY S P E C I A L
Sushi
Enjoy four club-made cheddar cheeseburgers with accoutrements, four hot dogs and buns, 12 club-made seasoned wings, a quart of potato salad, a quart of chili with cheddar cheese and diced onions, and chocolate brownies. Proteins are raw and ready for grilling at home or wherever your tailgate takes you!
Join us every Tuesday in the Canyon Room for dinner and enjoy delicious sushi specials in addition to the a la carte menu. Reservations for the Canyon Room can be made online, on the app, or by calling (949) 706-5294.
Super Bowl Sips
& Adoring Appetizers Friday, February 9 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in The Dining Room $50 per person
Join Executive Chef Craig and Lead Mixologist Quintin Ruiz in the Canyon Room Bar for a fun and informative appetizer and cocktail demonstration perfect for your Super Bowl gathering or an evening at home with your Valentine. Learn how to make Tuna tataki with yuzu kosho, Chef Craig’s famous fried chicken, and twice-baked mini potatoes with Hook’s Cheddar and bacon powder. Next, pair your appetizers with the perfect Old Fashioned, June Bloom, and Love Potion cocktails, Members in attendance will also receive some fun takeaways from this event to help recreate these delicious recipes at home. Reservations are required and can be made online, on the app, or by calling Member Services at (949) 644-5404.
Place your order online or with Member Services by calling (949) 644-5404. Each package serves up to four people. The minimum order is one package. Please, no substitutions. Orders must be received by noon on Friday for pick-up at Valet on Saturday at your requested time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
B r e a k fa s t E x p r e s s ! Sundays in the Canyon Room 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $22 Adults • $14 Children age 12 and Under Children 3 and under are complimentary
The most important meal of the day is now better than ever! Join us on Sundays for our Breakfast Express buffet and enjoy made-to-order omelets, fresh fruit, breakfast potatoes, bacon, sausage, freshly baked pastries, and more, along with complimentary coffee and tea. A la carte breakfast menu is available from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A la carte lunch menu is available from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Pasta Bar
Sundays in the Canyon Room 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. $27 Adults • $17 Children ages 4-12 Children 3 and under are complimentary Join us for dinner on Sundays for our famous Pasta Bar. With a wide variety of pasta, sauces, and toppings to choose from, there is sure to be something to please everyone in your family when they create their own dish! The culinary team will be featuring an antipasto, eggplant Parmesan with san marzano tomato sauce. February will feature “linguine alla vongole” which is linguine with baby clams in a garlic white wine sauce.
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SOCIAL
EVENTS
Eastern Europe VS The West WINE DINNER
Snow Day! Sunday, January 14 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $75 adults $65 Children 2 to 12 years Children 1 and under are complimentary
Join us for an afternoon in the snow with your family and friends. We will be transforming an area by the Driving Range into a sledding run and snow play area where kids of all ages can make snow angels and build snowmen. Sleds are provided. Enjoy a hot cocoa bar, snacks, and beverages along with burgers from the In ’N’ Out Burger truck. A no-host bar will also be available. DJ Pasha will set the beat for the kids’ activities. Space permitting, guest reservations are welcome beginning on Sunday, January 2. Reservations can be made online, on the app, or by calling Member Services at (949) 644-5404. The 72-hour cancellation policy is in effect.
Friday, January 26 at Seventy-One 6:00 p.m. Reception 7:00 p.m. Dinner $200 per person
Join us on a quest for wines from the great beyond – beyond the bounds of the West and into the fascinating and delicious wines from Eastern Europe and Eurasia. On this night, we will take a vino-culinary journey to some of the most ancient wine regions in the world that, until fairly recently, have remained a mystery to most of us in the United States. Let’s have some fun as we offer a collection that features the best wines from these far-flung wine regions in Croatia, Georgia (from former Soviet Union), Hungary, and Turkey side-by-side with wines from France, California, and other well known Western regions, to see how they measure up. Executive Chef Craig Strong and his amazing team of culinary professionals will put forth a marvelous meal for you and your guests to enjoy. Reservations are required and can be made online, on the app, or by calling Member Services at (949) 644-5404. The menu for this event can be found online. The one-week cancellation policy applies.
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Speaker Series Event with
Paul Westhead Wednesday, February 7 5:00 p.m. Reception • 6:00 p.m. Speaker This is a complimentary event.
Join us for a special evening with retired NBA, WNBA, and NCAA Coach, Paul Westhead. Coach Paul Westhead will share some of the key moments from his 52-year coaching career and his quest to change the way basketball is played. He has coached at all levels of the game and is the only coach to have won a championship in both the NBA (Los Angeles Lakers 1980) and the WNBA (Phoenix Mercury 2007). In addition, his teams at Loyola Marymount University still hold the top five spots for the most points scored in a NCAA tournament game, and the record for highest points per game in a single season. Coach Westhead will be interviewed by his son and BCCC member, Paul Westhead, Jr., followed by questions from the audience. Reservations are required and can be made online, on the app, or by calling Member Services at (949) 6445404. Reservations in the Canyon Room are strongly encouraged for this evening and can be made online, on the app, or by calling the Canyon Room.
Lucky in Love VA L E N T I N E ’ S D AY D I N N E R
Wednesday, February 14 5:30 p.m. Cocktails 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Casino night and dessert stations $200 per person
Love is in the air at Big Canyon! Bring your sweetheart to the Club and indulge your senses with a romantic three-course prix fixe dinner, dessert stations, and live music and dancing. Steve Poe, M.S., will be on hand to perfectly pair each course with wine that is sure to make your taste buds fall in love. Continue your evening in our casino and win chips to earn prizes! Reservations are open to members only and can be made online or by calling Member Services at (949) 644-5404. Guest reservations are welcome! The 72-hour cancellation policy is in effect.
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EASTER EGG HUNT AND BRUNCH
E A S T E R S U N D AY C H A M PA G N E B R U N C H
Saturday, March 30
Sunday, March 31
E A S T E R S U N D AY DINNER
Upper level of the clubhouse Seatings at 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.
Seatings at 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Seatings at 5:00 and 5:30 p.m.
Hunt begins on the driving range promptly at 10:00 a.m. Activities from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Adults $110 Children 4 to 12 years $65 Children age 3 and under are complimentary
Adults $90 Children 4 to 12 years $65 Children age 3 and under are complimentary The Easter Bunny is on his way to Big Canyon Country Club for our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch! We invite you and your family to hop on over to enjoy this wonderful tradition as well as take part in the activities and excitement. Our culinary team will offer delicious action stations, a kid’s buffet, and one very sweet dessert station. Activities will include a photo op with the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo, bounce house, face painting, and an Egg-citing egg hunt!
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Celebrate Easter at our beautiful Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet. Our culinary team will offer a raw bar, a kid’s buffet, and one very sweet dessert station, along with traditional and new culinary surprises. The Easter Bunny will also hop by for a visit!
Sunday, March 31
Adults $110 Children 4 to 12 years $65 Children age 3 and under are complimentary Our culinary team will create a delightful dinner menu, including both interactive and fixed dining stations, to include fresh salads, a raw bar, festive entrées, and delectable desserts. The Easter Bunny will also hop by for a visit!
Members and immediate family (including Parents, grandparents, adult children and their spouse) only for all Easter events. No guests, please. Reservations are required and can be made online, on the mobile app, or by calling Member Services at (949) 644-5404. Holiday attire policy applies to each of these events - no shorts, no denim, and jackets are suggested for gentlemen. The 10-day cancellation policy is in effect for each of these events.
WELLNESS AND
RECREATION
Walk and Talk
Golf Course Master Plan Edition Friday, January 5 at 7:00 a.m.
Join Director of Golf Robert Pang, and Wellness Director Stacy Ulrich for a walk around the back nine of the golf course and a discussion of the Golf Course Master Plan Project. This is an excellent opportunity for a little exercise while conversing with your fellow members and those working closely on the proposed project. Reservations are encouraged and can be made online, on the app, or by calling Member Services at (949) 644-5404.
SOUND BATH
Meditation with Karen Jaffee
Monday, January 22 11:00 a.m. to noon $30 per adult Restore your sense of harmony during this deeplyimmersive, full-body listening experience that uses sound waves to soothe the nervous system and put you into a meditative state. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes that will allow you to lie on a yoga mat. Reservations are available online, on the app, or by calling the Activities Desk at (949) 706-5918. Space is limited and is available to members only.
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M E N ’ S A D VA N C E D PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
LIVE BALL
Mondays and Wednesdays beginning January, 20 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. $25 per player Intermediate-Advanced players.
Saturday, January 20 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. $60 per player
This lesson is geared towards pickleball enthusiasts of all levels looking to improve their game!
Join us for our Men’s Advanced Pickleball Tournament led by our Pickleball Instructor Noel Gaytan.
Pick your threesome and join Big Canyon’s Pickleball Professional Noel Gaytan, who, during the game, will partner with each player in your group to help with proper positioning, shot selection, strategy, and how to communicate better with your partner.
This Tournament is for advanced level players with a maximum of 12 teams, and is a member’s only event.
Fast paced, double points, with an emphasis on different pickleball skills. Minimum 6 players up to 7.
Registration can be made by calling the Activities Desk at (949) 706-5918. Please include your partner’s name at the time of registration.
The 24-hour cancellation policy is in effect.
The 72-hour cancellation policy is in effect.
VALENTINES D AY I N T E R M E D I AT E COUPLES’ PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT Wednesday, February 14 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. $50 per player
Cupid has struck our pickleball courts! Sign up with your loved one for our Couples’ Pickleball tournament. Registration can be made by calling the Activities Desk at (949) 706-5918. Please include your partner’s name at the time of registration. Couples will be provided with snacks and bubbly as they compete to win the title of Valentine’s Day Pickleball winners! The 72-hour cancellation policy is in effect.
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THREE AND ME
GALENTINE’S PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT Saturday, February 17 $60 per player
9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Beginners: Basic understanding of pickleball rules and scoring 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Calling all our pickleball ladies! Join us for a women’s only pickleball tournament meant to celebrate women and their love for pickleball. Pickleball instructor, Noel Gaytan, will be there along with the Wellness Team. Registration can be made by calling the Activities Desk at (949) 706-5918. You will need to include your partner’s name at the time of registration. Prizes will be given out at the end of the tournament, hope to see you all there! The 72-hour cancellation policy is in effect. Open to all female members.
Please call Noel at (949) 413-1041 to schedule a time. $50 per player for 90 minutes Must be a group of three to schedule Guests are welcome
Junior Lifeguard Training Program January 22 to February 29 Monday to Thursday 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Monday, January 22 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. $25 per student Calling all teen pickleball enthusiasts! Pickleball Professional Noel Gaytan, is teaching a clinic geared toward our Big Canyon teens ages 13 to 18. The focus of this clinic will be on scoring, proper technique on shots, and strategy. Reservations are open and can be made online or by calling the Activities Desk at (949) 706-5918. This clinic is limited to eight, so be sure and sign up early! Space permitting, guest reservations will be welcome beginning on Monday, January 15.
Members: 4 Days: $245 2 Days: $145 Grandchildren: 4 Days: $275 2 Days: $175 Guests: 4 Days: $305 2 Days: $205 Our Aquatics Supervisor, Brick Jordan-Koch, will focus on improving kids’ swimming strokes and conditioning skills to prepare swimmers to qualify for the Junior Lifeguard program this summer. The Junior Lifeguard tests consist of swimming 100 yards under a set time and treading water for three minutes.
Swim BEGINNER PICKLEBALL CLINICS Sundays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. $25 per player per session Are you new to pickleball? Join our beginner clinics with our Pickleball Professional Noel Gaytan, who will be teaching the foundation of pickleball from rules, technique, terminology, scoring system, and so much more! Maximum of five people per session and a minimum of four people. Reservations are required and open to Members and their immediate family and can be made online, on the app, or by calling the Wellness Center at (949) 706-5918.
Whether it is for fitness, fun, or just overall health and wellness, Big Canyon offers year-round swim lessons and swim workouts for adults and children. Each lesson is led by an experienced swim instructor who will promote skill enhancement, safety, and the enjoyment of swimming. Don’t let the cold weather turn you away, as we keep our pools heated and ready for you to jump in! Want to improve your diving skills? We offer one-on-one or group diving lessons as well! Swim Lesson Rates Lesson Type Private Private Semi-Private Semi-Private Group (3 to 5) Group (3 to 5)
Duration 25 minutes 50 minutes 25 minutes 50 minutes 25 minutes 50 minutes
Member $45 per person $75 per person $30 per person $48 per person $26 per person $36 per person
Grandchild $50 per person $80 per person $35 per person $53 per person $31 per person $41 per person
Swim Lesson registration may be made by contacting the Activities Desk at (949) 706-5918 or recreation@bigcanyoncc.org.
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EVENT
MEMORIES B C H O L I D AY H O U S E PA R T Y December 1
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WINTER WONDERLAND December 3
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KEYS IN THE CANYON December 9
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S A N TA’ S G I N G E R B R E A D W O R K S H O P B R U N C H December 17
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CHRISTMAS EVE December 24
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To see more photos from these events, log onto the Club's website and select Event Photos under the Social tab.
S TAFF A NNI VERSARI ES Congratulations to Erick Arellano, Men’s Locker Room Attendant, for celebrating 5 years of service at Big Canyon Country Club!
E M P L OY E E OF THE M O N T H Congratulations to Margarita Flores, Housekeeper, for being selected as our Employee of the Month!
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JANUARY | 2024 S U N D AY
M O N D AY
T U E S D AY
1 N E W Y E AR ’ S DAY
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Spouse play after 8:30 a.m., One guest until 10:00 a.m., 1-2 guests after 10:00 a.m., Driving Range open 6:30 to 3:00 p.m., Golf carts in by 3:00 p.m. Golf and Recreation facilities open until 4:00 p.m.
Spouse play after 8:30 a.m., One guest until 10:00 a.m., 1-2 guests after 10:00 a.m.
MODIFIED PLAY
MODIFIED PLAY
W E D N E S D AY 3
GALS ON THE GREEN 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. TRAIN FORE THE GAME 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
A la carte breakfast and lunch service to 3:00 p.m.; No Bridge Play
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BREAKFAST EXPRESS 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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No Bridge Play
PASTA BAR and a la carte dinner menu
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No Bridge Play
TRAIN FORE THE GAME 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
WGA MEETING DAY 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Tee opens at 1:00 p.m.
GALS ON THE GREEN 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
YOUTH GOLF ACADEMY OP 36 Late-Winter Session Begins 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. WELLNESS WEDNESDAY MUSCLES DO MATTER 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Sycamore Room
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BREAKFAST EXPRESS 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. SNOW DAY 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PASTA BAR and a la carte dinner menu
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Spouse play after 8:30 a.m., One guest until 10:00 a.m., 1-2 guests after 10:00 a.m.
SRIXON FITTING DAY 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
MASTER PLAN STATUS UPDATE TOWNHALL MEETING WITH ANDREW GREEN 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Lakeview Room No Bridge Play
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PASTA BAR and a la carte dinner menu
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAM 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
No Bridge Play
BREAKFAST EXPRESS 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
TEEN PICKLEBALL CLINIC 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAM 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
No Bridge Play
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PASTA BAR and a la carte dinner menu
No Bridge Play
BREAKFAST EXPRESS 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAM 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
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JUNIOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAM 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
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CALLAWAY GOLF FITTING DAY 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. GALS ON THE GREEN 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. YOUTH GOLF ACADEMY OP 36 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. TRAIN FORE THE GAME 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. WELLNESS WEDNESDAY EXCELLENCE IN EXERCISE 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Sycamore Room
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GALS ON THE GREEN 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. YOUTH GOLF ACADEMY OP 36 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. TRAIN FORE THE GAME 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. JUNIOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAM 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. WELLNESS WEDNESDAY FLEXIBILITY/MOBILITY 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Sycamore Room
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GALS ON THE GREEN 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. YOUTH GOLF ACADEMY OP 36 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. JUNIOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAM 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. WELLNESS WEDNESDAY THE BENEFITS OF PILATES 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Sycamore Room No Bridge Play
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T H U R S D AY 4
OP 36 - LADIES’ EDITION 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Pitching & Chipping Distance Control TRAIN FORE THE GAME 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
F R I D AY 5
WALK AND TALK GOLF COURSE MASTER PLAN EDITION 7:00 a.m. with
Robert Pang, and Stacy Ulrich TAILGATE TO-GO!
Orders in by noon for Saturday pick-up
S AT U R D AY 6
YOUTH GOLF CLINICS 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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NINERS’ MEETING DAY AND CLINIC 8:30 a.m. Clinic; 9:00 a.m. Shotgun OP 36 - LADIES’ EDITION 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Green Reading and Lag Putting YOUTH GOLF ACADEMY OP 36 Late-Winter Session Begins 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. TRAIN FORE THE GAME 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. COTILLION 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. YOUTH SUPPER CLUB 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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TAILGATE TO-GO!
OP 36 - LADIES’ EDITION 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Full Swing Irons YOUTH GOLF ACADEMY OP 36 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. TRAIN FORE THE GAME 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
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MEN’S TEAM PLAY Home vs. El Niguel Course opens at 11:40 a.m. OP 36 - LADIES’ EDITION 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. 9-Hole Event YOUTH GOLF ACADEMY OP 36 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. TRAIN FORE THE GAME 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. JUNIOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAM 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
M O N D AY
7:00 a.m. Body Weight, Bands and Balance (Anna) 8:00 a.m. Pilates/Bodhi Circut* (Maria) 8:00 a.m. Golf Performance Stretch (Kristi) 9:00 a.m. Vinyasa Yoga (James) 10:00 a.m. Pilates Cardio Circut Int* (Kristine) 4:00 p.m. Vinyasa Yoga (Maria)
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Orders in by noon for Saturday pick-up
YOUTH GOLF CLINICS 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
SRIXON FITTING DAY 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
6:00 a.m. Pilates Reformer Int.* (Jessi) 7:00 a.m. Pilates Reformer Int.* (Jessi) 8:00 a.m. Pilates Reformer Int.* (Jessi) 8:00 a.m. Yoga Sculpt (Maria) 9:00 a.m. Stretch (DJ) 9:00 a.m. Pilates Reformer Adv.* (Maria) 10:00 a.m. Fit and Stretch (Maria) 11:00 a.m. Strength Training (Maria) 12:00 p.m. Vinyasa Yoga (Maria)
W E D N E S D AY
6:00 a.m. Power Yoga* (James) 8:00 a.m. Cardio Strength (Kristi) 9:00 a.m. Mat Pilates* (Maria) 10:00 a.m. Barre Class* (Maria)
CHEF’S TABLE
5:30 p.m. Tapas and Wine Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner
T H U R S D AY
No Bridge Play
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TAYLORMADE FITTING DAY 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
MEN’S ADVANCED PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
TAILGATE TO-GO! Orders in by noon for Saturday pick-up
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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TAILGATE TO-GO!
YOUTH GOLF CLINICS 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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Orders in by noon for Saturday pick-up
YOUTH GOLF CLINICS 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
EASTERN EUROPE VS WESTERN EUROPE WINE DINNER 6:00 p.m. Reception 7:00 p.m. Dinner
6:00 a.m. Pilates Reformer Int.* (Jessi) 7:00 a.m. Pilates Reformer Int.* (Jessi) 7:00 a.m. Body Weight, Bands and Balance (Anna) 8:00 a.m. Golf Mobility (Kristi) 9:00 a.m. Stretch (DJ) 9:00 a.m. Pilates Reformer Beg./Int.* (Ashley) 10:00 a.m. Barre Cardio Fusion (Ashley) 10:00 a.m. Pilates Reformer Int.* (Maria) 11:00 a.m. Pilates Reformer Beg./Int.* (Ashley)
F R I D AY
8:00 a.m. Circuit Strength (Kristi) 8:30 a.m. Pilates Reformer Beg./Int.* (Ashley) 9:00 a.m. Vinyasa Yoga (James) 9:30 a.m. Pilates Cadillac and Chair* (Kristine) 11:00 a.m. Cardio Dance (Maria) 11:30 a.m. Strength Training (Maria) 11:30 p.m. Golf Stretch Clinic (Kristi)
S AT U R D AY
7:00 a.m. Pilates Reformer Int.* (Jessi) 8:00 a.m. Pilates Reformer Int.* (Jessi) 8:00 a.m. Cardio Strength (Maria) 9:00 a.m. Barre Cardio Fusion (Maria) 10:00 a.m. Vinyasa Yoga (Maria)
Reservations are required. Duration of class is 50 minutes unless specified. Please call the Activities Desk to confirm class times. *Indicates class fee of $20 MIND STRENGTH & TONING CARDIO FOCUS FLEXIBILITY & MOBILITY
BRIDGE PLAY Available Tuesday to Sunday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. by reservation (unless otherwise noted)
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TO THE MEMBERS OF
BIG CANYON COUNTRY CLUB, Thank you for the much-appreciated holiday bonus! We have enjoyed serving you through the year and look forward to a wonderful 2024 together. From, Your Staff
ADMINISTRATION Sola Adeleye Gloria Bridges Raquel Calderon Carolyn Crossman Barbara Griffith Patty Nydam Christopher Slaney Chelsi Wheeler
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CULINARY
Juan Ramon Aguilar Barrera Christopher Aguilar Ana Alonso Noe Baez Yuridia Barcenas Armando Cervantes Cabrera Jacob Chappell Cristian Chavez Temoc Chavez Richard Demian Thomas Elliott
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Sergio Esquihuas Angel Garcia Victor Garcia Jorge Gutierrez Sebastian Guzman Genaro Hernandez Vanessa Jacobo Eric Javier Jorge Lopez Luis Lopez Juan Martinez Rogelio Nava-Ayala Diem Ninh Domingo Pedro Juan Armando Perez Megan Pulley Jose Quiroz Jesus Rangel Rina Esmeralda Rivas Eric Rueda Javier Sandoval Oregel Mario Sandoval Marcelo Sforni Chris Simons
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Maricela Soria Therese St. Germain Craig Strong Francisco Suarez Vargas Orlando Tapia Gutierrez Mariano Teodoro Mercedes Teodoro Jorge Velasco Daniel Venegas Francisco Venegas
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, LAUNDRY, & HOUSEKEEPING Oscar Bravo Karla Ceballos Margarita Flores Carols Garcia Don Ha Artemio JuanGeronimo Dean Lassiter
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Lesli Lopez Hugo Martinez-Pena Selene Mercado Lesley Nieto Lilian Del Carmen Rivas Evelia Rodriguez Jesus Rodriguez Kenia Segovia Alex Soto Alexis Soto Adrian Tena Sandra Victoria
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
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Adriana Aguirre Eddie Alarid Reynaldo Altura Dylan Andersen Rodrigo Avalos Santiago Avalos Raul Ayala Jason Bedrosian Mel Berman Sofie Biel
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Stephen Bergeron Brian Bodenhamer Ryan Brigante Blake Copeland Glenn Deck Vito Di Bernardo Erin Finley Zach Gleysteen Erika Ilagan Cade Jackman Micah Kennedy Robert Lasken Roberta Long Jonathan Maxwell Matias Mendoza
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Wellness Wednesdays 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Sycamore Room Complimentary Start the new year off with Wellness Director Stacy Ulrich as she discusses the importance of your muscle health, cardiovascular health, and flexibility.
Wednesday, January 10 - Muscles Do Matter The benefits of resistance training and how it can speed up the metabolism, decrease the risk of developing osteoporosis, and weight loss/strength. Wednesday, January 17 - Excellence in Exercise The benefits of cardiovascular exercise and the difference between low and high intensity, EPOC, and hormonal balance Wednesday, January 24 - Flexibility/Mobility The benefits of stretching and a class demonstration Wednesday, January 31 - Pilates An educational discussion about the benefits of Pilates followed by a demonstration with our BC personal trainers.
Reservations for these events can be made online, on the app or by calling Member Services at (949) 644-5404. Guests are welcome. Adults only, please.
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