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GET OUT OF THE OFFICE THE GREEN REPORT BACK TO SCHOOL FESTIVITIES: NOT JUST FOR KIDS ‘Tuesday Babysitting’ Kids:! From Left: Robbie SImon, Adam Rosenberg, Lily Moxley, Lily Sarfarez, Jeanie Moxley, Siena Bammel, Jillian Rosenberg, Jack Willets SEPTEMBER 2014
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Family Night:
UNDER THE SEA Thursday, September 11 5:00 p.m. dinner buffet 6:00 p.m. show time *
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Kid’s Buffet Chicken Tenders, Macaroni & Cheese, Mozzarella Sticks, Penne Marinara, Cheese Pizza, Apple Sauce, French Fries, Steamed Broccoli
$15++ Per Participant
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Leadership EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dick Lombardo, President | dlombardo@harkinsbuilders.com Howard Feldman,Vice President | howard.feldman@cfmktg.com Scott Nicholson, Treasurer | snichlsn@gmail.com Seth Lee, Secretary | slee@summittalentgroup.com Tom Cole, Past President | gtcole1@gmail.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Shaun Eddy Steve Schrenk Cheryl Guth Mike Jack Scott Segrist Scott Nicholson Eileen Dietz Ray Ignacio
COMMITTEES Golf - Scott Segrist | ssegrist@apexhomeloans.com Junior Golf - Scott Allen | sallene3@verizon.net Green - Tom Cole | gtcole1@gmail.com Tennis - Jodi Lahmann | jlahmann15004@gmail.com Membership - Lurdes Abruscato | lurdesabruscato@aol.com Finance - Scott Nicholson | snichlsn@gmail.com House - Steve Schrenk | sschrenk@eqrworld.com Swim Team - Lisa Noss | lap0811@yahoo.com Audit Committee - Shaun Eddy | seddy@swealth.com Compensation Committee - Seth Lee | slee@summittalentgroup.com CCWGA Chair - Amy Caro | amy.caro@ngc.com CCWTA President - Terri Curran | tccurran@aol.com
MANAGEMENT Gregory Colombo, CCM General Manager greg.colombo@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 231 Kim Kordon Controller kim.kordon@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 232 Chris Harriman Golf Course Superintendent chris@cattailcreekcc.com 410.489.9178 Lynn Slupski Membership/Marketing Director lynn@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 233 Bob Wampler, PGA Head Golf Professional bob@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 222 Nic Flickinger, PGA First Assistant Golf Professional nic.flickinger@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 223 John Foelber Fitness Director john@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 248 Alex Justiniani Director of Tennis alex@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 265 Chris Cozzillio Head Tennis Professional chris.c@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 236 Celia Dahan Tennis & Fitness Pro Shop Manager celia@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 390 Sheila Bishoff Tennis Office Manager sheila@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 235 Tom Caswell Executive Chef tom.caswell@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 246 Katie Thompson Communications Director katie.t@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 241 Justin Passero Dining Room Manager justin.passero@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 396 Matt Ault Dining Room Manager matt.a@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 396 Jennifer Turowski Catering Director jennifer@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 234 Rob Anderson Facility Engineer rob.anderson@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 247
CLUB PHONE NUMBERS Main Clubhouse 410.489.4653 Golf Shop 410.489.5224 Tennis Pro Shop 410.989.3683 Green Department 410.489.9178
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contents DEPARTMENTS: 5
MANAGER’S NOTES
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CLUBHOUSE Upcoming Events Interest in Craft Beer Continues Getting to Know the Meeting Room
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MEMBERSHIP Members & Staff Spotlight Welcome New Members! Two Ways to Get Fit in a Group Settting
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FITNESS September Fitness Challenge
C AT TA I L C R E E K
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Fall Group FItness Sessions
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GOLF & GREEN The Green Report Rule of the Month Cattail’s Next Rising Star Bunker to Bunker Golf Shop News
Drink
of the Month
Mystery Golf Back to School Festivities
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TENNIS Winter Tennis Options The Cattail Creek Tennis Classic The Tennis Elbow Woes Tennis & Fitness Pro Shop News Slice Slice, Baby!
FEATURES: GET OUT OF THE OFFICE
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14 THE GREEN REPORT 19 BACK TO SCHOOL FESTIVITIES
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Septembe r Sun ri se $7
Smirnoff Vodka: Sorbet Lite, Pomegranate, Sprite, Orange Juice, Pina Colada Mix
CLUBHOUSE
If you observe anyone fishing while you are out enjoying a round, do not hesitate to contact either the Golf Shop or myself. The Club is private property and it is also a liability concern if a golf ball injures them. If you are comfortable politely asking the fishing enthusiast to please vacate the property, that is fine as well.
GENERAL MANAGER’S NOTES GREG COLOMBO, CCM [GENERAL MANAGER]
Another activity that Members seem to enjoy is running on the Golf Course. As long as golfers are not present, early morning runs are permitted. Please be aware that tee times
As summer winds down, we head into my favorite time of year. Football and hockey seasons begin, and as a Lion’s fan, I have a glimmer of hope for a winning season, (at least until October 1). The fall season provides the best comfort food that pairs up wonderfully with most red wines. The flavors come together between food and wine, and it is easy to see how well they complement each other. We are making the conscious decision to reduce the size of
begin as early as 7:00 a.m. and we do not want you to interfere with their game, as well as your safety. We kindly ask that you complete your run by 7:30 a.m. See you at the Club!
Towel Amnestey
our regular dinner menu and offer an increased selection of daily appetizers and entrees specials. Some of your favorites may not appear on the menu for a while, but if we have the ingredients in the building, we will happily do our best to accommodate your request.
A freindly reminder to collect all Cattail Creek pool, golf, & tennis towels and return them to the Club. We understand that our
A unique aspect of Cattail Creek is the interest in fishing from
towels may inadvertantly end up at home or
the ponds on #8 and #9 by Members, children and neighbors.
in your car; it’s no problem! If you see any
In the interest of being a good neighbor, this is permitted,
around the house. Please check for us and
specifically on Mondays when the Club is closed. However, during regular hours of operation, and especially when there
bring them in to their designated area.
are any golfers on the Course, this activity is prohibited.
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SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER SOCIAL Events SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZA Friday, September 5 FAMILY NIGHT: UNDER THE SEA Thursday, September 11 FIRE PIT FRIDAYS Friday, September 12, 19, 26 TRIVIA NIGHT Saturday, September 13 FALL NEW MEMBER COCKTAIL PARTY Friday, September 26
dare you to touch it. No way, dude.
C hef Tom’s
Seafood Extravaganza Friday, September 5 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Raw Bar – Shrimp Cocktail, Oysters, Clams, Shrimp Creole, Grilled Salmon, Cheese Tortellini with Lobster, Carved Tuna & Flat Iron Steak, Maryland Crab Cakes, Mixed Green Salad, New England Clam Chowder, Baked Potato Bar, Indonesian Rice, Vegetable Medley, Macaroni & Cheese, Chicken Tenders, Cupcakes, Dessert Brownies, Pies & Cakes
PRIME RIB NIGHT Friday, October 3 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 • AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
LOBSTER NIGHT Friday, October 16 BUS TRIP TO ‘EVITA’ Friday, October 17 CATTAIL FALL FESTIVAL Saturday, October 18
PRIME RIB NIGHT
$16 0( INCper per LUS son IVE )
Dinner Buffet 4:00 p.m. Depart 5:15 p.m. • Return 12:00 a.m.
JOIN YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS AS WE GO TO SEE CAROLINE BOWMAN, DAUGHTER OF MEMBERS, ROB AND CONNIE BOWMAN, STAR AS EVA IN THIS THEATRICAL CLASSIC.
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TICKETS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. CANCELLATION DEADLINE • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
CLUBHOUSE
Interest in Craft Beer Continues :
Four New Varieties Added Matt ault [dining room manager]
Membership response to our recently-added craft brews has been amazing, and therefore this month we are excited to announce the addition of four new beverages for your drinking pleasure when visiting The Creek. New on Draft Vanilla Porter, Breckenridge Brewery A surprisingly easy-drinking beer that is quite smooth with a strong vanilla finish. Available in the Restaurant in 12 oz. and 20 oz. glasses.
New in Bottles All available in the Restaurant, Lower Patio, and on the Beverage Cart.
60 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head Brewed and continuously hopped for 60 minutes, this easy-drinking beer delivers a strong, citrusy flavor that IPAs have become famous for in recent years.
Agave Wheat, Breckenridge Brewery At first taste, a drinker will get a traditional wheat ale flavor with citrus overtones, however at the finish the agave nectar comes through in a bit of a surprise.
Crispin Hard Apple Cider Perhaps the most unique of our new additions is Crispin, a small craft cider company, known for creating all-natural hard ciders – all of which are gluten free. Refreshing, not too sweet and a bit of a dry finish all describe this hard cider well. Get in touch with your adventurous side and try these new offerings, we’re sure you’ll be pleasantly surprised!
FRIDAYS IN SEPTEMBER
September 12 • September 19 • September 26 8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
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PowerLite Home Cinema 8700 UB Wireless remote control; 5 video inputs; sharp, vibrant theatre-quality imagery. Perfect for interactive presentations and video conferencing!
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Me t x e N r u Host Yo
Dry Erase Board OptiMA Folding Whiteboard
Food & Beverage Cattail Creek Catering Packet
in use; 6’ x 3.5’ for 252 in2 of
Accommodating budgets and tastes that span the
writing space; built-in flipchart;
spectrums; continentals to power lunches and
dry erase markers, spray, and
receptions, we can do it all!
eraser on-site.
Our popular ‘Deluxe Continental Breakfast’ includes Greek Yogurt, Granola, Fresh Berries, Bagels, Assorted Pastries, Fresh Fruit, and Spreads
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Discretely hidden when not
Table Set-Ups
Screen Severtson Electric Screen 106” wide screen; 120˚ viewing angle; white vinyl finish; HD image quality; motorized for easy retraction.
This is the same screen used in Disney Theme Parks!
Box Table: 26 People
26 People
Speakers Boston Acoustic 5.1 surround sound Easy access to volume controls; five speakers throughout the room provide optimal sound quality for
U-Shape: 16 people
16 People
movies and music.
Board Room: 14 people
14 People
Conference Phone Konftel 300W
Long Tables: 30 people
30 People
Wireless; easy-to-use (just press ‘9’); OmniSound HD delivers crystal-clear sound quality; exclusive extension allows direct dial-in for effortless conference calls.
Round Tables: 30 people
30 People
Internet Verizon Fios Password-free WiFi (connect to ‘Members’) throughout the entire
Classroom: 24 people
24 People
Clubhouse; boosters just outside the Meeting Room ensure a strong signal to download, upload and stream internet content.
g Director, Contact Jennifer Turowski, Caterin t today at to plan your Meeting Room even 410.489.4653 ext.234 jennifer@cattailcreekcc.com or
Theatre: 24 people
40 People
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MEMBERSHIP
Members & Staff SPotlights Lynn Slupski [membership & Marketing director]
Caroline Bowman, 26, daughter of Members Rob and Connie Bowman, is starring as the lead role of Eva, in the current US tour of the Tony award-winning production, Evita. Cattail will be taking a bus to the Kennedy Center to see her perform on the tour’s last stop in DC on Friday, October 17 (see page 6 for complete details). Member Chad Barnhill threw out the first pitch at the Orioles game on Saturday, August 9. He was invited to do so as the General Manager of the new Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore. What an awesome opportunity! On August 2, Pool Café Manager Jody Lilley was promoted to a 6th degree black belt in karate by Grandmaster, Takeshi Miyagi, at a celebration ceremony she was attending in Okinawa, Japan. While there, she trained with some of the highest-ranking black belts in the world and she also became the first American woman to receive her teacher’s license from the prestigious Okinawa Shorinryu Karate-Do Association. Jody carried on a family tradition, in that her husband Jim, was the first American to be promoted to black belt by Mr. Miyagi. Way to go Jody!
Our Members and staff members have been doing some pretty cool things! Check it out and give them a high-five next time you see them around the Club.
Members and BFF’s, Danny Gough and Sam Lancelotta, participated in the White Marlin Open in Ocean City, Maryland, on August 7 and 8, and caught a whopping 738.5 lb. blue marlin. Nice catch boys!
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Member Sarah Jang, 13, has embarked upon a significant service project entitled ‘Matt’s Hats’ named after her brother who passed away before she was born. Sarah is knitting hats for children who attend Running Brook Elementary, and has set a goal of making and donating 500 of them before she graduates high school. Her project motto is ‘Keeping kids warm one knit at a time.’ Sarah is ‘knitting’ with a loom and a ‘knify knitter.’ Members who wish to knit a hat and donate it to her cause are more than welcome to do so, and may contact Sarah’s mother,Anne – annemjang@gmail.com.We’re so proud of you, Sarah!
OPE N JOIN TO ALL ED I N N TH EW M E PA EMBE R ST 1 8 M S WHO ONT HS!
Welcome
New Members The Haydar Family Najdat, Melissa, Zayd, Nour
The Johnson Family Chuck, Anne, Caroline
The Allen/Colby Family
Pete, Wendy, James, Harrison, Mark, Benjamin, Max
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a hThank you to all of our Members who helped make the 2014 Employee Appriciation Party an awesome day for us all! On behelf of all Cattail Employees, we are proud to call this our home, and to call you our Members!
Please be reminded that Membership, and the associated dues and fees, is always an annual commitment each calendar year. The deadline to submit a written request (email is sufficient) for a downgrade of any type, or resignation, for the 2015 year, is November 15, 2014. Contact Lynn Slupski, Membership & Marketing Director, to discuss your options: lynn@cattailcreekcc.com or 410.489.4653 ext. 233
FALL NEW MEMBER
COCKTAIL PARTY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 4:00 P.M. KID’S ACTIVITIES AND BABYSITTING IN MEETING ROOM 4:30 P.M. OPTIONAL 9-HOLE GOLF MIXER (DINING, SOCIAL, & GOLF) 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. COCKTAIL HOUR ON THE LOWER PATIO Complimentary deluxe hors d’oeuvres & wine. Full bar available by signature. Please note when registering whether you will play golf.
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September Fitness Challenge:
Breaking the Mold John Foelber [fitness director]
This month, there is no advantage to being stronger, faster, more athletic or more coordinated. A higher number of repetitions, heavier weights, further distance, or a faster time will not necessarily guarantee a top-of-the-list finish. This month the only thing that counts is attendance! The Member who completes the most qualified workouts in our Fitness Center during the month of September, wins. Easy as that! What constitutes as a ‘Qualified Workout?’
1. An at-least 30 minute session that incorporates:
a) At least 10 minutes of cardio (treadmill, elliptical, precor, bike, octane trainer). b) At least three strength exercises (strength machines, cables, dumb bells, weight bars, kettle bells, medicine balls). c) At least two stretches.
2. A one-hour Cattail group ‘Boot Camp’ or ‘Strength & Conditioning’ clinic.
3. A personal training session with Kristi Gorey or John Foelber.
You may record up to two workouts per day, as long as they are executed at Cattail. I look forward to seeing you (a lot) this month in the Fitness Center!
6-Week Group Fitness Sessions Filling Now
What’s
T ry it the week of September 1 before you commit ! T ry- it- before -you-buy-it ’ options Individual classes $25 Wednesday, September 3 (9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)* *Strength and Conditioning Thursday, September 4 (6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.) Thursday, September 4 (9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)
N ext 6- week Sessions begin the week of September 8 $120 per 6-week session Mondays 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m (begins September 8) Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (begins September 9) WednesdayS 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (begins September 10)* *Strength and Conditioning Thursdays 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. (begins September 11) Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (begins September 11)
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13-14 & SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20-21
Cattail Creek
MEN’S & WOMEN’S
CHAMPIONSHIP NEW MATCH PLAY FORMAT! SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13-14 Men’s 18 hole Championship Flight Qualifier - 9:00 a.m. Saturday Men’s 18 Hole Championship Flight: Round One - 9:00 a.m. Sunday SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20-21 - MEN Quarterfinals in All Flights - 8:00 a.m. Saturday Semifinals in All Flights - 1:00 p.m. Saturday Men’s Championship Matches in All Flights - 8:00 a.m. Sunday SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20-21- WOMEN Women’s Semifinal - 8:00 a.m. Saturday Women’s Championship - 8:00 a.m. Sunday
Those who do not qualify, or sign up without attempting, will be flighted based on handicap. The number of flights will be determined by the number of participants.
2013 Champions:
Jake Leavitt & Kellie Keehn
The cost is included with Tournament Club or $50. Starting times will be assigned by the Professional Staff.
GOLF GOLF & & GREEN GREEN
GREEN REPORT CHRIS HARRIMAN
[GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT]
As we move into September, we hope that our luck continues with the weather. Periodic rains have been timely, and we have dodged most of the bigger thunderstorms that have wreaked havoc on other facilities. It may seem odd to be thankful for the ‘average’ temperatures we received in August, but the Course has greatly benefitted. The
rains
and
cooler
temperatures
allowed us to have an extremely effective fall restoration. With the playing surfaces having deeper roots than normal, we were able to pull out deeper aeration cores and incorporate more sand into the profile. The Golf Course will continue to get firmer and so long as it does not get too cool, too quickly, we should have an unprecedented quantity of roots to kick off the 2015 year.
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September marks the last month of preparation before the Short Game Area
in the middle of October, but other than
On the right side of the fairway, the knobs
construction gets underway. You will see a
that, the round-up will have very little impact
that bound golf balls into the wetland will be
few smaller projects begin towards the end
on play and will ensure that our new Short
flattened and graded out. The railroad ties
of the month that have been triggered by the
Game Area will have as little weed pressure
along the cart path will be replaced, and we
SGA project. We will be utilizing as much
as possible going forward. Continue to
will actually stack the ties upwards to create
decent sod as possible from the #10 area
check on the Blog this month as begin to get
about a 4’ high wall. Steps will be installed
before the bulldozers arrive. A few smaller
into more exciting projects outside of our
as well.
areas, such as where the old restroom was
regular mowing and conditioning.
on #4, will be sodded over with grass that
All of this work will be done in-house and
is currently around the #10 teeing area. In
Usually in September, we are seeding and
when completed, there will be a plateau
addition, we will be using sod from the tees
sodding rough day-in and day-out. However,
to the right of #5 fairway that utilizes as
on #10 to build a new forward tee on #2.
with conditions holding strong this year, and
much space as possible without having to
The tee will be over to the far right towards
the tall fescue population at a good level, we
remove or repave a cart path. We hope this
the native area, providing a better angle of
will not be creating as much disruption as
simple project will have the same effect that
attack.
in years past. That said, we are planning to
the one we completed on the right side of
install new turf type tall fescue sod on #5, in
#11 did, reducing the number of golf balls
After stripping the sod needed from #10,
front of the fairway, and along the right side
entering the hazard and helping to speed up
the remaining area will be sprayed with
in between the fairway and the cart path.
the pace of play.
round-up at the end of the month to kill off
Before the sod is laid down, we will shave
any weeds. Golfers will tee off of dead turf
down the entry to the fairway so that the
Get ready for some great fall weather and
for a few days before we begin construction
entire fairway will be visible from the tee.
we will see you out there!
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Have you checked out the Short Game Area layout? Click the map for the full size rendering!
Rule of the Month TYLER CHAPLIN
[ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL]
25-2. Embedded Ball A ball embedded in its own pitch-mark in the ground in any closely mown area* through the green** may be lifted, cleaned and dropped, without penalty, as near as possible to the spot where it lay but not nearer the hole. The ball when dropped must first strike a part of the course through the green. EMBEDDED
NOT EMBEDDED
GRASS SOIL
*Closely mown area: Any area of the course, including paths through the rough, cut to fairway height or less.
**Through the green : The whole of the course except: a. The teeing ground and putting green of the hole
being played; and b. All hazards on the course.
This is a rule that can be changed by the Golf Committee depending on course conditions. Some courses have changed the rule and adopted it as a local rule. The rule here states that to get relief from an embedded ball it has to be in a closely mown area through the green. Changing it by taking out the ‘closely mown area,’ then includes the rough as well. change made is taking out the closely mown area so it includes the rough as well.
Fairway Feats! •
Congratulations to Cheryl Guth, Judy Hogarty, and Loraine
Ruttenberg. All three ladies made birdies on #13 on August 10!
•
Ricky Serrano made yet another hole-in-one August 14 on hole
#3 – 162 yards with a 7 iron.
•
Caleb Taylor finished 3rd in the MAPGA Junior Tour August 12-13.
He shot 40-38 and finished 4 shots out of 1st in his division. age 10-12 division er placing 3rd in his aft ht) (rig r ylo Ta Caleb! Caleb Golf Tournament! Go during the MAPGA
Aspiring to be Cattail’s Next Rising Star?
7 pilars for Junior Golfers Ricky Serrano
[DIRECTOR OF GOLF INSTRUCTION]
Always walk!
Have a Heart.
of the actual golf course. Do yourself a favor and commit to never
had nice swings, but they all played with a tremendous amount of
ridding again unless it is absolutely necessary.
heart. When it comes to golf, this statement will forever be true.
Play Competitively.
Learn to be a Steward.
your friends as well. Boys’ short games are often better than girls
etiquette, honesty and integrity of the game. Behave in a first-class
because they tend to be more competitive even when playing
fashion on the course and it will carry over into all areas of your life.
Golfers who walk, have better experiences and enhanced appreciation
Register for every tournament you can. Compete casually with
Heart always beats out pretty swings. Not all of the great champions
Play golf the way it was meant to be played. Know and respect the
casually, attempting more unique shots and throwing challenges at one another.
Learn the History of the Game.
To be the best, you need to appreciate the game’s origins and contributors. Do you know who Bobby Jones is? How about Dr. Alister Mackenzie? Read books, study, and ask questions! You will be better for it.
Go All-in All the Time.
Do everything to the best of your ability. Don’t give yourself a chance to look back on your career and regret that you did not put in 100% effort every time.
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Play with Better Golfers.
Simple as that. Nothing will improve your game faster than playing with golfers who are better than you.
Don’t focus on being the next Tiger Woods or Michelle Wei! All of the pieces have to be in place, it doesn’t happen overnight. Work through this list, remember to give a 100% effort every time, and HAVE FUN!
GOLF & GREEN
BUNKER to BUNKER
Please also consider signing up for the Parent-Child and HusbandWife Tournaments. The Golf Course remains in superb condition, and we are very close to breaking ground on our brand new Short Game Practice facility in October.
The kids are heading back to school, Ryder Cup Matches are only a few weeks away, the NFL season is here, and the Orioles and Nationals are leading their respective pennant races.
As I approach the end of my second season at Cattail, I am excited to build on this year’s successes and am committed to continued improvement in all areas. Our team’s focus will continue to be
All of that must mean that fall is here! After enduring a wet and
Member service excellence and hospitality. Thank you and we hope
cold spring, we enjoyed a delightful summer weather-wise, with
to see you on the Course and at the Club soon!
comfortable temperatures and lower-than-normal humidity. This has resulted in a significant increase in rounds played, and the buzz and
Everything for golf, Bob Wampler
excitement about golf has been great to see. I would like to give special thanks and recognition to four very
PGA Head Golf Professional
talented young men, who have made a tremendously positive impact on Cattail’s Junior Golf Program over the years. Bennett Buch,
Jacob Leavitt, Matt McShane and Steven Segrist have grown up on the fairways and practice facilities at Cattail Creek and have made
GOLF SHOP NEWS LAUren Burns
[golf shop merchandiser]
us all very proud. Their very long, combined list of accomplishments, including
Dress to Impress in Prints & Pastels
victories on the region’s biggest Junior Golf stage, is impressive
Vineyard Vines is now available right in your Golf Shop, as
enough. Even more so though, is their maturity and ambassadorship
opposed to only via our online special order system! The
to the younger up-and-coming crop of Cattail Creek Junior Golfers.
popular clothing company offers preppy apparel for both men and women. Their well-known whale logo can be found on their
Last month, they headlined our “Rising Stars” event, which included
classic Shep shirts, designer sport shirts, and their signature silk
putting on a clinic and playing a 9-hole scramble with about 30 of
ties. Limited fall merchandise is in stock now, so be sure to
our juniors. After the scramble, the juniors and their parents had an
come visit me and check it out before it’s gone.
opportunity to ask questions and learn from all of their collective experiences. For all who attended the event, it truly was a special
Are You Ready for Some Football?!?
experience.
The NFL season has finally begun! We know you are very
Congratulations are also in order to the team of Drew Clark and
Stephen Altshuler for their exciting come-from-behind victory
passionate about your football, so we have a great selection of Cutter & Buck NFL merchandise in-stock again this year.
in August’s Men’s Special Event which simply put, was an awesome
Men’s and women’s Ravens, Redskins, and Steelers apparel is
experience for all involved.
currently available in the Golf Shop. If you cheer for another team,
Looking ahead, we are excited for this month’s Men’s and Women’s Club Championship featuring a return to Match Play. Don’t forget about our premiere event of the season in October, the Men’s Member-Member. If you haven’t registered yet, do so soon as this event it sure to sell out. Don’t have a partner? We will find you one!
we are happy to order your choice of any NFL team’s logo of your choice on any Cutter & Buck piece! Show your support for your team with a great polo, sweater, or ¼ zip! Baseball playoffs are around the corner too and we’ve got you covered on that front as well!!
Vera Bradley
END-OF-Summer Sale! 15% off all in-stock Vera Bradley items. Tuesday, September 2 – Sunday, September 14
GOLF & GREEN
GOLF ELI MIRELES
Upcoming Events Parent-Child Golf tournament
[ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL]
On August 21, the Cattail Creek Women’s Golf Association (CCWGA) ladies enjoyed another ‘Mystery Golf’ trip to Fountain Head Country Club in Hagerstown, Maryland. Nine ladies, who were unaware of our final destination until arrival, and three members of the Professional Staff,
Saturday, September 6 Golf Club Championship Flight qualifier Saturday, September 13 - Sunday, September 14 LADIES CCWGA Tuesday league
were treated to a delicious lunch prior to a
‘Purplepalooza’ Invitational
round of golf. The Fountain Head staff was
Tuesday, September 16
top-notch and took the time to show us around their beautiful clubhouse.
MEN’S TWILIGHT GOLF Thursday, September 18
After lunch, we shopped around for some goodies in their ‘Top 100’ Golf Shop, voted by Golf World and then teed off on their
Fountain Head Country Club
pristine Donald Ross designed golf course. The course features
Golf Club Championship Saturday, September 20 - Sunday, September 21
tree-lined fairways, perfect playing conditions, and small greens. The course provides a great test for anyone’s golf game. After finishing nine holes, we had a small weather delay, but did not let that put a downer on our great time. During the delay, we gathered in the clubhouse to converse about it over a beverage among friends. Luckily, we were able to get back out on the course to finish a spectacular day on the truly beautiful course at Fountain Head.
Men’s Golf Guest Day Wednesday, September 24 Women’s golf Member-member Saturday, September 27 Husband-wife golf tournament Sunday, October 5
If you did not join us on this most recent trip, two Mystery Golf dates remain this fall:
Men’s Golf Member-Member Thursday, October 9 - Satursday, October 11
Wednesday, September 10: 9-hole Trip Wednesday, September 17 & Thursday, September 18: First overnight trip!
Men’s Guest Day Wednesday, October 15
Contact Nic Flickinger (nic.flickinger@cattailcreekcc.com) or me (eli@cattailcreekcc.com) with questions about these awesome adventures!
HUSB AND- WIFE GOL F TOU RNAM ENT
Unmar ried couple s on the membe same rshi welcom p are e to partici pate!
Sunday, Octob er 5 | All Skill Levels Welcom e!
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GOLF & GREEN
Back-to-School Festivities: Not Just for Kids
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NIC FLICK
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The first day of school symbolizes special memories for many people. For me, it reminds that the fall season is on its way. Luckily, when the weather gets cooler and the leaves start falling, there are still many events and happenings on, and at, the Golf
Nic playing Little League baseball
Showing off his new jacket
Course. Here are a few things that are on Lady golfers can also take advantage of the
register for Ricky’s ‘Ladies Golf Clinics’ on
CCWGA 9-Hole Tuesday Morning League
Wednesday mornings during the month
While the Kids are Gone
and the 18-Hole Thursday Morning League
of September. These singular clinics are
So the kids are at school and you
that both run through the end of October.
a terrific way to learn the game in a very
have
There is still a lot of golf to be played!
relaxed and fun group environment with
Registration for league dates is available
other beginners. Register for one and then
right on the Club’s website.
decide whether to participate in the rest.
Learn Something New
New Threads for School
Your children are back at school;
Back-to-school shopping isn’t for
take the opportunity to learn a
the kids!
my “Back to School” list at Cattail Creek:
your
weekday
mornings
free….what are you to do? Weekday mornings are perfect for teeing it up at Cattail. Whether you can squeeze in 18, 9, or just a couple of holes, it is a great time of day to come out and play. You can move around quickly and with ease, by yourself or with a group, and then stick around to enjoy lunch.
thing or two also!
The temperatures will soon start dipping
The warmer part of the golfing season is
with each passing day but your Golf Shop
is winding down, and arguably this is the
has you covered! Lauren Burns, Golf Shop
perfect (and most comfortable) time to
Merchandiser, has the latest fall fashions
be working on your golf game. Schedule
arriving from Polo, Peter Millar, Adidas,
a lesson online with PGA Director of
Nike, and Vineyard Vines. Our sweaters,
Instruction, Ricky Serrano, or another
jackets, raingear, long-sleeved polos, vests,
member of the Golf Professional Staff.
and cashmere are great for additions
You can fine-tune your current swing or take up the game for the first time. If an individual, private lesson sounds a bit overwhelming,
for your own closet or for early holiday shopping. Thymes scented products make for great teacher or coach gifts too.
Nic as a hockey star! SEPTEMBER 2014
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TENNIS
parent - child tennis
round robin
monday, september 1 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Upcoming Events MEN’S TENNIS MEMBER-MEMBER Saturday, September 6
CCWTA MORNING SOCIAL: ROCK STAR TENNIS (& complimentary kids clinic) Friday, September 12
CATTAIL CREEK TENNIS CLASSIC Wednesday, September 17 - Sunday, September 21
CCWTA MORNING SOCIAL: MURDER MYSTERY Friday, September 26
Women’s tennis Member-member Friday, October 3
Tennis Battle of the sexes Saturday, October 4
all ages welcome! $25 per team e prizes! winners & finalists receiv
Winter Tennis Opportunities Beginning October 1st
40 West Racquet Club – Cattail has block time 6421 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD 21228 Chris Cozzillio, Head Tennis Professional, will offer private lessons and the below clinics at 40 West; please email him to
SEA COLONy TENNIS TRIP: Men & Women Thursday, October 23 - Sunday, October 26
Junior Tennis Halloween CLinic Saturday, October 25
MEN’S TENNIS
MEMBER/MEMBER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM DRAW BY LEVELS $125 PER TEAM
register – chris.cozzillio@cattailcreekcc.com.
Thursdays
Adult Cardio Tennis | 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Fridays
Junior Clinic (Ages 6-9) | 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Junior Clinic (Ages 10-13) | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Circle D Farm – We’ll join your block time 15535 Carrs Mill Rd, Woodbine, MD 21797 Alex Justiniani, Director of Tennis, will be available to join Members’ blocks at Circle D to offer lessons and clinics; please email him to register – alex@cattailcreekcc.com.
LUNCH BUFFET Teriyaki Chicken, Codfish Tacos, Cheeseburger Sliders , Turkey Chili , Grilled Chicken Breast, Tomato & Mozzarella Salad , Mini Iceberg Wedges, Cookies and Brownies, Chips with Salsa & Guacamole, Fresh Fruit Salad, Bananas and Apples
All you need to know! Now in its 4th year, the Tennis Classic is cementing itself as both a Cattail and community tradition. Not only does it serve as one of the largest and most fun tennis tournaments in the area, but it also benefits a great cause. All proceeds from the tournament go to the Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center at Howard County General Hospital. The tournament is open to Members and Non-Members who have an NTRP rating.
C A TEGOR I E S
S P ON S OR S
Men’s and Women’s Singles and Doubles
Thank you to our 2014 sponsors for making this event a reality!
(2.5-4.5 NTRP)
Mixed Doubles
D D Tires
At Speed Motorsports
(6.0-8.5 NTRP)
Buch Construction
Saltbox Consulting
Combo:
Supreme Orthopedic Systems
Artelye Marble & Granite
Two levels combined (5.5-8.5 NTRP)
Horseshoe Casino
Mama Millies
Don Reuwer
CCWTA
Magothy Consulting Group
Karen & Rob Banas
Pinots Palette
Beth Moxley
Window Nation
Sea Colony Resort
S O C I A L EVENT S
East Coast Fresh
Marissa & Jim Knisley
Daily Complimentary Beer Garden
Coastal Sunbelt Produce
Joe & Vicky Cutroneo
Modern Metals
Under Armour
Hoshizaki
Babolat
Open Championship Level : Men’s and Women’s Singles and Doubles (Prize money awarded for Champions and finalists)
‘A Classic Night Under the Stars’ Players Cocktail Party Saturday, September 20 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Live music and dinner stations on the beautiful Lower Patio
Visit our website for more information: www.cattailcreekcc.com/classic
Lucky Loser Bloody Mary Party
Contact Tournament Director, Alex Justiniani with questions at: 302. 858.1030 or Alex@cattailcreekcc.com
Sunday, September 21 9:00 a.m. Enjoy a hair of the dog while watching the final matches!
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TENNIS
Avoiding Tennis Elbow Woes
ALEX JUSTINIANI [DIRECTOR OF TENNIS]
Tennis elbow is one of the most common injuries in tennis and can often be fixed with a few simple steps.The term describes a condition experienced by over 50% of tennis players, and is caused by overuse of arm, forearm, and hand muscles, resulting in elbow pain. Ease the pain and avoid discomfort with the following tips: Longer follow through
Natural Gut
The #1 cause for discomfort is the way
The best option for players requiring
players swing.Therefore, it is also the easiest
immediate relief, but also the most costly.
Tennis Towels
have an abbreviated follow through, your
Check your racquet & grip size
joints receive more shock and wear-and-
If you have an abbreviated swing, switch from
tear. A longer and smoother follow through
a heavier racquet to a lighter one. Check
creates a longer deceleration process, which
with your Pro to ensure that your grip isn’t
It’s the end of summer, which mean its time to find our towels! It’s easy to forget to return the green tennis towels after a long day on the Courts; we understand! If you have any of our green tennis towels around the house,
in turn creates less pain.
too big, which would force you to grip the
please return them to the Tennis Front Desk.
racquet too tightly, causing your hand and
Thank you!
fix. If you like to hit the ball hard but you
Hit the ball earlier & out in front Another technical problem is derived by players getting accustomed to hitting the ball late. For maximum power and comfort, try to hit the ball earlier with a full extension. The later you hit the ball, the weaker your arm will be at the point-of-contact, leading to arm discomfort. Check your strings Your strings also factor in to your comfort level, so it is important to take advantage of the different string types that are designed for different playing styles. If you have discomfort, your racquet should be strung with a lower tension than you are used to. Here are a few examples of string types and comfort level: Polyester Strings Toughest on your arm, but big rewards with power and spin. Not recommended for anyone with arm discomfort. Hybrid Stringing Polyester on the mains, and something softer on the crosses. Mid-range with comfort level. Multifilament Synthetic Gut The best option, and most cost-effective, for any club player.
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forearm muscles to work too hard leading to elbow discomfort.
ns Tennis e m o W
Slice Slice, Baby! CHRIS COZZILLIO [HEAD TENNIS PROFESSIONAL]
MEMBER-MEMBER TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 9:30 AM -12:00 PM
Each match provides opportunities to use many different spins. Topspin and underspin are the most commonly used spins on the tennis court. However, determining when to hit which spin can be a difficult task. If you are more proficient with one spin over another, use that spin most frequently. Remember though that you should be able to hit all spins in order to add more depth to your game.Today’s focus is the ‘underspin,’ or ‘slice.’ Use the slice in these three situations:
Trouble Time
The slice is often most useful when in a pickle. Your opponent has hit a great shot—you are on the dead run and are unable to get underneath the ball to hit topspin. Switch to that continental grip, and slice, slice baby!
$125 per TEAM includes TENNIS LUNCH & PRIZES! CCWTA MEMBERS RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT.
Chip & Charge
The slice can be an effective tool to approach to the net. A good slice stays low, forcing your opponent to hit up. Follow that slice into the net, and you could get a great look at an easy volley to close out
Tennis & Fitness Pro Shop
the point.
Shop Hours:
look every now and again. If you hit nothing but topspin, you become
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
slice occasionally to throw your opponent off. Any change of pace, or
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
complex and an unpredictable threat.
Change Up
Just like a pitcher in baseball, it is good to give the opponent a different predictable, enabling your opponent to be a step ahead. Throw in a change of spin, injects variety into your game that makes you more
PINK COLLECTION by Under Armour
Come to the Pro Shop during the weekend of the Cattail Creek Tennis Classic, Wednesday, September 17 - Sunday, September 21 to purchase these limited edition items.
Our Tennis Profes sionals participat ing in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge We think Chris Co . zzillio may have en joyed dumping ice Justiniani’s head a water on Alex little too much! A portion of the proceeds go to breast cancer research.
CATTAIL CREEK COUNTRY CLUB • LADIES CCWGA TUESDAY LEAGUE
Purple Palooza
18 HOLE GOLF INVITATIONAL I nvi
TUESDAy, SEPTEMBER 16 (RAIN DATE: SEPTEMBER 23)
s!
te your gi rlfrie nd Wear yo ur p urp
le!
ITINERARY 8:00 A.M. - Registration 8:30 A.M. - Putting Contest sponsored by Harkins Builders! 9:15 A.M. - Group Photo 9:30 A.M. - Friendly 18 Hole Shamble Round, Purple Party Contests & Prizes 2:15 P.M. - Gourmet Crabcake Lunch in the Grille Room 3:00 P.M. - Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, most purple attire, closest to pin, & longest drive!
FABULOUS PRIZES, RAFFLES & GIVEAWAYS! *SPECIAL CRAB FEAST RAFFLE!
PARTICIPATE BY CASH, CHECK, OR MEMBER NUMBER CAT TALES 2014
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All Proceeds benefit the Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital
$95 per player includes golf, cart, lunch, tee gifts, & Prizes! Members register online. Guests register through Bob Wampler, Head Golf Professional, at bob@cattailcreekcc.com or 410.489.4653 ext. 222