December Cat Tales Magazine

DECEMBER 2014

CATTAIL GIVES BACK THE GREEN REPORT WELCOME, BOBBY COZZILLIO! DECEMBER 2014

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Wednesday, December 31 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

LET’S RING IN THE NEW YEAR

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kid’s dance party, games, & balloon drop!

Family Buffet

Caesar Salad Maryland Crab Soup Chicken Tenders Mini Cheese Burgers Turkey Club Wraps Macaroni & Cheese Chicken Quesadillas Fresh Fruit Tater Tots Vegetable Fried Rice Steamed Broccoli Potato Chips Italian Meatballs Omelet Station Assorted Cookies Cupcakes Sundae Bar

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 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

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 Tom Caswell Executive Chef tom.caswell@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 246 Katie Thompson Communications Director katie.t@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 241 Matt Ault Dining Room Manager matt.a@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 397 Jennifer Turowski Catering Director jennifer@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 234 Rob Anderson Facility Engineer rob.anderson@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 247

CCWGA Chair - Amy Caro | amy.caro@ngc.com CCWTA President - Terri Curran | tccurran@aol.com

CLUB PHONE NUMBERS Main Clubhouse 410.489.4653 Golf Shop 410.489.5224 Tennis Pro Shop 410.989.3683 Green Department 410.489.9178

fun and games with

DJ LARRY ADLER CAT TALES 2014

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$23 ++ Adults • $19 ++ Children 4-12

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GenEral Manager NOTES

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GREG COLOMBO, CCM [GENERAL MANAGER]

As 2014 comes to a close, I wanted to wish all of the members and staff a safe and happy holiday season.

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year because it helps everyone remember what is really important in life: family, friends and spending time together. The decorations, gifts, meals and wine are all a lot of fun, but it is

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CLUBHOUSE Upcoming Events New Menu Items

the memories created by the time spent together with your

Drink

of the month

2014 INITIATION RATES $8,000 GOLF / $2,500 SOCIAL

family at home and your extended family here at Cattail.

As I close my first full year at Cattail, I just wanted to thank you for letting me be a part of this wonderful and unique club. I am

WINTER

free dues SPECIAL*

looking forward to spending many seasons with you.

Jingles is Here!

Farewell, Justin Passero!

Be the Host(ess) with the Most(ess)

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Greg Colombo, CCM

MEMBERSHIP Cattail Gives Back Congratulations, John Foelber!

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GOLF & GREEN The Green Report

HOLIDAY FUND REMINDER FROM DICK LOMBARDO, CLUB PRESIDENT

Bunker to Bunker Top 10 of 2014 How to Beat the Cold

As the holiday season draws near, it is time once again to say “thank

Gold Shop News: Spring Fashion Winter Golf Packages with Ricky Serrano 2014 Cattail Top Junior Achievements

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TENNIS Spring Trip to Hilton Head Don’t Be Afraid to Get Lobbed!

The Grinch $8

Vodka, Crème de Cocoa, Crème de Menthe & Cream Garnished with Mini Candy Cane & Crushed Peppermint

you” to our staff who work so hard to make sure that we all enjoy the finest in quality and service. Whether they are the restaurant, clubhouse, golf, green, tennis or administrative employees, they work hard throughout the year to make your experience at Cattail Creek

JOIN THIS WINTER, AND

tremendous and memorable.

YOUR DECEMBER, JANUARY, & FEBRUARY

Welcome, Bobby Cozzillio!

FEATURES: 10 CATTAIL GIVES BACK 14 THE GREEN REPORT

DON’T WAIT UNTIL SPRING!

On your December 1st billing invoice, there was a $60 charge to your

D U E S A R E free

account, providing a convenient way for you to contribute to the Holiday Fund. If you wish to contribute more, which I hope you do, email Kim at kim.kordon@cattailcreekcc.com.

DON’T MISS OUT ON TONS OF WINTER SOCIAL EVENTS!

23 WELCOME, BOBBY COZZILLIO!

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DECEMBER & JANUARY Events

New Menu Items To Make Your Mouth Water this Winter!

MATT AULT [DINING ROOM MANAGER]

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING PARTY Saturday, December 6 As we head into the Winter season, Chef Tom has been busy creating some

BRUNCH WITH SANTA Sunday, December 7 Sunday, December 14

exquisite

dishes for your dining pleasure at we have shifted slightly to a more dynamic, seasonal menu over

recent months and the

CCWGA HOLIDAY PARTY & ELECTIONS Wednesday, December 10

latest changes stay true to this

HANUKKAH DINNER SPECIALS Wednesday, December 17 Thursday, December 18

are quite delicious, consider my

direction. While all of the dishes two favorites here!

CLUB HOLIDAY COCKTAIL PARTY *Babysitting Available* Friday, December 19

CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER Wednesday, December 24

Appetizer:

Canadian Cove Mussels 12-15 fresh mussels, served in delicious fennel broth and saffron cream: $11

Head Bartender, Claude’s Bourbon & Baileys Egg Nog has arrived! Stop by for a glass of this Cattail Tradition!

FAMILY NIGHT: SNAPOLOGY (LEGO’S!) Wednesday, January14

Entree:

Caribbean Jerk Mahi-Mahi (pictured) is served on top of a cold bed of golden quinoa with english cucumbers, fresh tomatillo avocado salsa, and a cumin-orange dressing: $26

NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER Wednesday, December 31

ADULT TRIVIA NIGHT Saturday, January 10

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Seasoned with a Caribbean jerk seasoning, this 6-ounce portion of mahi-mahi

NEW YEAR’S AT NOON KIDS PARTY Wednesday, December 31

BURGER THEME NIGHT Thursday, January 8

has come to Cattail!

the Club. As you may have noticed,

DINNER WITH SANTA Tuesday, December 9

HANUKKAH BRUNCH Sunday, December 21

Jingles the Elf

WELCOME, S! NEW MEMBER

Already st Fitness arting trouble, Ji Center and turn ngles traveled to ed the h eat up to the 84°!

Hi, I’m JINGLES! Are you ready to play with

LADIES SIP N’ PAINT Saturday, January17

Follow us on Instagram to watch Jingles’ antics all December!

@cattailcreekcc and use the hashtag

THE FENNER FAMILY Geoffrey, Stephanie, Wesley, Lillian

#cattailElf

*Congratulations to Ava Rivera & Amy Dyke who both suggested Jingles’ winning name!

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Remember the Mill River Program!

You hear it mentioned every so often that Cattail participates in the ‘Mill River Program,’ which provides discounted pricing on merchandise sold in both our Golf Pro Shop and Tennis & Fitness Pro Shop. Have you ever really price compared our items against the same ones sold in retail and department stores?

DECORATING PARTY

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

Three seating times

10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

The savings are huge, and with our merchandise always priced at only 15-20% above cost, shopping at the Cattail Creek Pro Shops is a great way to get your holiday . shopping done in one place, at the best prices around, while supporting your Club! Even better, both Pro Shops are offering excellent special sales the reduce our Mill River pricing even further!

Be the Holiday Host(ess) with the Most(ess): Quick tips for creating the perfect winter party JENNIFER TUROWSKI [CATERING DIRECTOR]

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person before the main meal at dinner parties.

will drink two beverages the

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first hour and one beverage

room with extra soap and

Cattail employee, will be leaving the Club to pursue

food options to accommodate

each following hour.

toilet paper.

the next step in his career.

different diets and allergies.

rotated through nearly every Clubhouse position including refreshment room attendant, bartender, and server, on his path to his current position as Dining Room Manager. He is known as a jack of all trades that can jump into any situation or position to get the job done.

Probably his most important attribute is his ability to develop sincere relationships with his Restaurant staff, manager peers, and the Membership. Justin is the epitome of a loyal employee and demonstrated this best during the summer of 2013 when the Club was in between General Managers and Clubhouse Managers. He worked opening and closing shifts seven days a week as the only manager in the Clubhouse for over a month. At the same time, he maintained a smile on his face and a positive attitude to keep his staff’s morale up during a period of significant transition that occurred in our busiest months of the year.

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• Have plenty of ice on hand;

• Make room for guest coats

• One bite appetizers are best;

buying bulk ice is the best way

in your closet (renting an

they reduce waste and the

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additional coat rack is a good

need for both a drink and a

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idea too!).

*Cattail’s Recommendation:

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Be sure your guests are never

Hire Cattail staff to make your

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empty handed by hiring a Cattail

event hassle-free. Servers will

Packet, this menu will surely

Bartender to make beverage

help cocktail to your guests, hang

satisfy all your guests.

service easy. Our staff will set-up

coats, bus throughout the night

the bar, serve drinks throughout

and cleanup at the conclusion of

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These tips will make your holiday event a success, but if this all seems a bit overwhelming, leave it to Cattail to make your party great. We will plan the menu, staff the event, and provide all necessary services to ensure you soiree tops them all!

Please contact Catering Director, Jennifer Turowski, for more information about catering and staffing this holiday season.

Jennifer@cattailcreekcc.com | 410.489.4635 ext. 234 DECEMBER 2014

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Cattail gives back

The season of giving is upon us. With all of the holiday parties and shopping, it is easy to forget the importance of giving to others during the cold winter months. Cattail has made it easy to do good deeds this season:

Toys for Tots Bring an unwrapped toy when you visit the Restaurant. and place them under our ‘Giving Tree.’

The toys will be distributed to children in need around our area via the Marines’ annual program!

Tennis Classic Has A Positive Impact Every year, the Tennis Classic brings together a great group of tennis players to help support The Cluadia Mayer & Tina Broccolino Resource Center. Alex Justiniani, Director of Tennis and Greg Colombo, General Manager dropped off a check for $14, 000! Great job!

Socks for Seniors

Member Lesley Sedlack is involved with this wonderful organization that distributes socks, along with a warm smile, to seniors who are in assisted living, are homeless, or who do not have family and are alone at the holidays. Lesley has arranged for Cattail to be a drop-off spot for socks. http://www.socksforseniors.com

Thank you to the MANY Members and staff who br ought their lefto Halloween candy ver to the Club. We se nt a 30 lb. packag e to Operation Sh who will in turn oebox send treat packag es to troops serv ing overseas. Supe job Cattail! r great

CCWGA ‘Purplepalooza’ Funds Presented to Deserving Cause Lurdes Abruscato [CCWGA MEMBER] Thanks to the Cattail community’s generous support of Purplepalooza,

– to focus on previously unexplored yet critical aspects of this deadly

our annual Tuesday League Invitational, a few of us had the honor

disease.

of bestowing a significant charitable donation this week to The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center at Johns Hopkins.

It was quite apparent that this is Dr. Hruban’s life’s work and we were truly touched by his passion and commitment. Please know that he was

The oversized check amount reflected only a portion of monies raised

incredibly appreciative of Cattail’s efforts.

for the charity and in actuality, we presented the organization checks totaling $11,290.

Bob Wampler, Stephanie Nucci, Mary Down and I presented the funds

‘Hope for the Holidays’ Pet Food Drive

Lynn Slupski, Membership Director, belongs to the Maryland SPCA Urbanites, a group of young professionals who participate in incentives to help homeless pets at the shelter.

The Urbanites are hosting small-scale pet food drives at their places of work this season to benefit the Kibble Connection, a partnership with Meals on Wheels that delivers homebound people their meals along with food for their pets. Cattail Members are invited to drop off small bags of dry food, canned food, or treats for dogs and cats, to Lynn’s office.

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to Alexis Norris, PhD candidate and researcher in the center’s cellular and molecular medicine division, and Dr. Ralph Hruban, director of the center and deputy director, programs and research, for Hopkins’ Department of Pathology.

It was quite an experience to walk the halls and witness the bustle of a massive teaching facility, hospital and research center in one space. We were especially moved when Dr. Hruban sat with us and shared details of his staff’s many efforts, from gene sequencing of familial pancreatic cancer to a three-year-effort targeting the disease in one lab mouse.

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R E T N I W GROUP

Welcome, Maryann!

FITNESS MONDAYS 6:00 A.M. - 7:00 A.M. (begins December 8)

Adult January 10 | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Congratulations to Director of Fitness, John Foelber, and his wife, Megan, on the birth of their first daughter! Maryann Lynn was born on November 21, weighing in at 8 lbs. 5 oz. She joins big brother, Luke.

Best wishes to John and his growing family.

TUESDAYS 9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. (begins December 9) WEDNESDAYS 9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. (begins December 10) THURSDAYS 6:00 A.M. - 7:00 A.M. (begins December 11) THURSDAYS 9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. (begins December 11)

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The Green Department Crew has been putting in extra hours on sunny days in order to get sod laid down.We are getting close!

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s many have seen, the Green Department, along with McDonald and Sons Golf Course Construction company, have been hard at work on the new Short Game Area.

Although we got a late start due to some engineering and permitting issues, the work has gone quickly and we will be very close to being finished with the sodding work at the end of this week.

The two practice greens create focal points on both ends of the facility.

By allowing room for the Short Game Area and working around the

These greens are sand based and built to USGA specs, just like the

septic field, the newly positioned tees and fairway extension really

Course greens were 20 years ago. The sand selected for the greens

make #10 an exciting hole now.

meets a very specific criteria that ensures water will drain through it at a proper rate to benefit our bentgrass surfaces. Underneath the

With most of the sod down, we can hope for decent weather to end

12 inches of sand is a 4 inch layer of gravel that covers a herringbone

the year. The sod will slowly root down over the winter and we will

design drainage system. The idea behind a sand based green is that it

have to make sure it does not dry out from the wind and freeze-thaw

operates as a perched water table, grass always has the right amount

cycles. The spring weather will really dictate when we open the Short

of water available, and the green evacuates excess water once field

Game Area. Right now our target is Men’s Opening Day on April 18th

capacity is met.

but the last thing we will do is open early and jeopardize the health of

8 miles of wire for irrigation

the turf that is going to be around for the next 100 years.

12 brass control valves

needed on the greens. The tees see slightly less wear and a higher

Keep up with the Blog for plenty of pictures and descriptions and

3,000 feet of PVC pipe

height of cut so the insurance in construction can be less than the

check Facebook for the drone flyover updates.

40 sprinklers

To the left are some numbers that the Green Department

60,000 square feet of tall fescue sod

The new tees for #10 are also internally drained, but not to the extent

greens. Below are the new yardages from the center of each tee:

Red Tee: 285 (was 324) Gold Tee: 335 (was 354)

personally put on or in the ground.

Over an acre of new fairway sod

White Tee: 413 (was 374)

10,000 square feet of washed greens sod

Blue Tee: 446 (was 406)

13,000 square feet of rough sod* * harvested from our own nursery

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BUNKER to BUNKER

What The Holidays Mean for Golf NIC FLICKINGER [FIRST ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL]

You often hear people state what the holidays mean to them. Although some answers overlap, it really does vary from one individual to the next. Being in the golf business, my job often requires me to work a lot of holidays. The month of December includes Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve and while the Golf Course remains relatively quiet with colder temperatures and snow, the Golf Shop remains quite active with shopping and sales.

Happy holidays! Thanksgiving has come and gone, and we hope everyone had a safe and fulfilling holiday.

While the weather gets colder, there are still great reasons to visit the Club. We are fully stocked in the Golf Shop for all your shopping and gift giving needs.

Our Golf Shop hours are now: Tuesday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

In the Golf Shop, our “Wheel of Fun Sale” will run from December 9 – 21. When you bring your selections to the counter, you will have a chance to spin the wheel for additional savings and a variety of additional prizes. This would be an ideal time to use any Golf Shop sweeps credit you have that will be expiring at the end of 2014. It would be our pleasure to wrap your gifts for you, free of charge, with our

Cattail Kids: Help us make this year’s holiday paper chain even longer than last year’s! Write your holiday wishes or what you are thankful for this Christmas or Hanukkah on a strip when you visit the Restaurant in December.

TOP 10 of 2014 1. The arrival of our new PGA Assistant Golf Professional, Tyler Chaplin.

2. Construction of new Short Game Practice Area.

holiday/winter wrapping paper.

3. Improvements to Hole #5 and Hole #12.

I would like to thank Nic, Ricky, Eli, Tyler and Lauren

4. Nic and Jane Flickinger expecting the arrival of their first child, a baby boy, in March.

for their hard work and dedication throughout the 2014 season. We are anxiously looking forward to 2015 and have a very busy and exciting calendar in the works. We all look forward to seeing you very soon. In closing, I would like to wish you and yours a very safe and joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

5. Bennett Buch winning the AJGA Tournament at Cattail Creek in a sudden-death playoff.

6. Cattail’s PGA Junior League and Junior Interclub Teams going undefeated in regular season play.

Everything for golf,

7. The inaugural “Cattail Cup” Tournament’s participation and success.

Bob Wampler, PGA

8. Eli Mireles elected as a Class A Member of the PGA.

Bob@catttailcreekcc.com Head Golf Professional

So for Cattail, here are what the holidays mean for GOLF:

GIFT CARDS

ONLINE ORDERING

LEARNING CENTER

FEATURED GIFTS

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The holidays can be a busy

When it is too cold on

The Golf Shop hasmany

the golfer in the family?

time for everyone and

the Golf Course, come

new

Cattail Creek gift cards

the task of gift shopping

and

luxury

Bradley, Brighton, Frasier

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can be a tiresome one.

and heated bays of the

Fir, Thymes, Cutter & Buck

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Learning

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Learning Center is open

Vines apparel, MV Sport

and are able to be used in

Cattail Creek website via

consistent with the Golf

blankets, and Sun Mountain

both the Golf and Tennis &

the ‘Online Special Order

Shop

hours,

Zero-G Golf Bags. You can

Fitness Professional Shops.

System.’ You can view

with additional availability

also order holiday clothing

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online catalogs of vendors

during

winter

from Loudmouth Golf and

redeemed by non-Cattail

carried by the Golf Shop

months on Tuesdays and

now available are NHL

Members.

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Wednesdays.

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Tues.– Sat.: 9:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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selection of teams!

Staff member within 48

9. Recognized as the Middle Atlantic PGA Section Merchandiser of the Year Award winner for 2015.

hours.

10. Record attendance and participation in women’s golf, particularly in the CCWGATuesday Morning 9-Hole League.

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HOW TO BEAT COLD WEATHER

ELI MIRELES [ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL]

If you’re one of those golfers who is willing to venture outdoors when it’s cold and windy, here are a few tips for extending golf into the winter season.

Before You Hit the Course: Of course any discussion about playing in cold weather has to mention apparel. The keys to dressing warm and staying dry? Layers and fabric.

Here is a simple cheat-sheet even the most fashion-impaired can follow: ✔ When choosing socks, pick a pair that are a decent length. I prefer wearing compression socks — they’re great for keeping your calves warm and help with reducing lactic acid buildup in your legs the following day. ✔ Except when it’s mild out, I strongly advise wearing a base layer consisting of a compression shirt and pants. ✔ For shirts, any type of technical fabric that wicks is fine. Some golfers enjoy wearing shirts that sport a heavier weave in winter such as pima cotton or a poly-cotton blend. In terms of pants, you’ll need pair that are waterproof and windproof for lousy weather. ✔ Keep it simple with sweaters; stick to classic colors and silhouettes that can be worn on and off the course. Try a lightweight knitwear made from performance wool fabrics that don’t get in the way of your golf swing.

A warm hat, a stick of lip balm to carry in your pocket and a solid pair of gloves are a must. Callaway sells one of the best pair of Cart Mitts that are easy to slip on and off between shots in frigid conditions. On sunny days, remember to wear sunglasses. Too many people still think that temperature affects the intensity of UV radiation when in fact it doesn’t. Exposure to the sun’s rays can be just as damaging in the winter as it is in the summer.

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GOLF SHOP NEWS:

Spring

Fashion

LAUREN BURNS [GOLF SHOP MERCHANDISER] In the golf industry, the majority of 2015 spring/summer orders are placed and in. So, I already know what the Professional Shop will be stocked with through June of 2015. Scheduling multiple brands to come in throughout the beginning of the season requires planning in regards to ship dates, color story, and size runs. You always want to make sure you have the right amount of sizes while not having the same colors from multiple brands in at the same time.

The men’s line that I am most excited about is Peter Millar. They have three great colors stories featuring bright colors, think Jelly Belly candy canes, and are really going outside the box in terms of patterns and contrast trims. As always, they have another great lineup of cotton shorts colors (18 different colors) and performance shorts colors (12 different colors), and those are just the solids! They also came out with a new woven, which I have never seen before. This woven is a performance stretch woven made for mobility and comfort, easy care, and breathability.

For the ladies, there will be one new company that we will be trying out, JoFit. JoFit was created by women and made just for women, so they know how to make you all look your best while still killing it on the golf course.

The company has been around since 2006 and since I saw their line last year

at the PGA Show, I have been impressed.

JoFit does run about a size big, so if you are usually a medium, be sure to take a small into the fitting room as well. JoFit will also be offered in the Tennis Shop, so ladies who golf and play tennis will be able to mix and match their outfits seamlessly!

‘Wheel of Fun!’ Come to the Shop and discover your percentage off (10%-40%) by spinning the ‘Wheel of Fun!’ The promotion applies to everything in the Golf Pro Shop, and will be offered from December 9 - 21!

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Another trend for the ladies that we will now offer in the Professional Shop will be golf dresses. I know the idea of wearing a dress out on the course seems ludicrous, but the few ladies I have seen do so at Cattail have come back with glowing reviews! Out of all the brands we offer, I have been most impressed with Nike’s dresses. They come with detachable knit shorts and are Dri-FIT to wick sweat away and help keep you dry and comfortable.

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RICKY SERRANO [DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION] Just because the winter is here, doesn’t mean that golf needs to end. The Indoor Learning Center is perfect for taking golf lessons and working on your swing so you can be ahead of the game come spring. Every sport has an off season and golf is no different. It doesn’t make sense to knock the rust off when it is already time to compete. You can continue to improve your game throughout the winter by using a variety of technology that we offer, such as V1 Golf video swing analysis system, and the Sam PutLab which is a system the measures and analyzes all movements in your putting stroke. We also have a FlightScope which is a 3D Dopler ball tracking golf radar.

Take advantage of my reduced lesson certificates and fine tune your game in the comfort of our warm indoor Learning Center.

To learn about all of the Winter Golf Packages offered, please refer to page 21 of this magazine!

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WINTER GOLF INSTRUCTION PACKAGES

with Ricky Serrano

Awesome holiday gift packages at awesome prices! (Or get one for yourself!)

Contact Ricky Serrano: ricky.serrano@cattailcreekcc.com | 410.489.4653 ext 224

2014 Cattail Top Junior Achievements

TYLER CHAPLIN [ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL]

On November 11th and 12th, I had the pleasure to go to a PGA Junior Golf Summit at the Country Club of Fairfax. I learned a lot about junior golf camps at other clubs in the area. We are going to implement those ideas to improve and progress our junior golf camps so they will be better than ever. I am so excited to get started next year and can’t wait until school is out so the fun can begin. Here at Cattail Creek we have some of the best juniors in the area.

ADULT PACKAGE DEALS FOR ALL LEVELS!

Here are a few junior achievements:

BEGINNER ADULT GIFT PACKAGE

• Bennett Buch won the AJGA Tournament here at Cattail with a two

(1) 30-minute golf fundamentals & terminology session ($55 value) (3) 30-minute beginner golf lessons ($165 value)

day score of 145 (74-71).

Junior Club Championship winners:

• Caleb Taylor placed second in his first MAPGA Junior golf

tournament at the University of MD golf course and represented

➾ 18 Hole Division Winner-Steven Segrist ➾ 9 Hole Girls Division Winner-Allison Abruscato ➾ 9 Hole Boys Division Winner-Caleb Taylor ➾ 6 Hole Girls Division Winner-Megan Kirkpatrick ➾ 6 Hole Boys Division Winner-Peter Laake, ➾ 3 Hole Division Winner-Drew Wolven

Cattail well in the Boys 10-11 age division. He also shot 40-38 for

Undefeated PGA Junior League and Interclub teams:

78 at Dominion Valley Country Club to take third place in the

1-hour standard golf lesson ($100 value)

MAPGA Junior Championship for his age group.

HOLIDAY GIFT PACKAGE PRICE - $175

• Connor Malone played in 4 MAPGA junior golf events and placed

(1) 1-hour spring on-course transition lesson ($100 value)

• Jake Leavitt finished tied for 5th place in the Maryland Terrapin

Free club fitting with existing, or for new, clubs.

Invitational with a three day score of 218 (76, 74, 68).

HOLIDAY GIFT PACKAGE PRICE - $175

WINTER TUNE-UP GIFT PACKAGE 1-hour V1 video swing evaluation ($100 value) 1-hour Sam Putt Lab evaluation ($100 value)

AWESOME JUNIOR PACKAGES! BEGINNER - AGES 10 & UNDER (1) 30-minute golf fundamentals, etiquette, & terminology session ($30 value) (3) 30-minute beginner junior golf lessons ($90 value)

top 3 in each event. He also won the boy Junior-of-the-Year Award

here at Cattail.

• Kevin Malone won the Junior Skills Challenge here at Cattail at the

Justin Allen

Devan Rai

Connor Malone

Gavin Gundersen

Kevin Malone

Micky Brennan

Megan Kirkpatrick

Will Morgan

Aden Boyer

Trace Teodori

Anthony DeCamillo

Mia Henry

Caleb Taylor

Cameron DeIuliis

Peter Laake

end of the season

• Mike Malone, Connor Malone, Kevin Malone, and Peter Laake won

this year’s Superintendent’s Revenge with an astonishing score of 54.

Pick out a junior Cattail logo cap with Ricky after first lesson ($15 value)

• Justin Allen placed second in a Ping Elite Junior Tour Event.

HOLIDAY GIFT PACKAGE PRICE - $75

• Meagan Kirkpatrick won the girl Junior-of-the-Year Award

here at Cattail .

BEGINNER - AGES 11 & UP (1) 45-minute golf fundamentals, etiquette, & terminology session ($65 value) (3) 45-minute beginner junior golf lessons ($195 value) Pick out a junior Cattail logo cap with Ricky after first lesson ($15 value)

HOLIDAY GIFT PACKAGE PRICE - $100

INTERMEDIATE - AGES 17 & UNDER (4) 45-minute junior golf lessons ($260 value)

• Hunter and Rob Forsyth

won the 18 hole division of

the Parent-Child Tournament.

• Peter and Pete Laake won

the 9 hole division of the

Parent-Child Tournament.

Pick out a junior Cattail logo cap with Ricky after first lesson ($15 value)

HOLIDAY GIFT PACKAGE PRICE - $100

CAT TALES 2014

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Spring 2015 Tennis Trip:

Hilton Head Island

ALEX JUSTINIANI [DIRECTOR OF TENNIS]

As we prepare to embark on a new year, we want all of our Members

Don’t be Afraid to be Lobbed!

Welcome, Bobby!

NEW Assistant Director of Tennis

competed at all levels, including being a Division

CHRIS COZZILLIO [HEAD TENNIS PROFESSIONAL]

I athlete for Mount Saint

to know about our April 2015 Tennis Trip. Our destination will be Hilton Head Island, SC. Of all the resorts on Hilton Head Island, Shipyard Plantation has always impressed me for its serenity. Drive through either entrance gate and you find yourself on a winding two-lane road eventually ending at the 23-court Van der Meer Shipyard Tennis Resort and a beachfront hotel called the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. Its location puts most of Hilton Head Island’s shops, restaurants, and attractions within easy reach while ensuring a measure of tranquility once you return.

The

Cattail

Creek

partnering

with

the world class staff of Van Der Meer Tennis.

Most of the clinics are run by Dr. Louis Cap and of the Van der

other

Mary’s University.

What if I get lobbed?

player are only exceeded

The best response—acquire a successful overhead.

The following segments will give you the steps to help you hit your overhead like the best players in the world.

as an instructor.

accomplishments

members

Meer professional staff.

A Master Professional and PTR National Tester and Clinician, Cap played the European Circuit in the 60’s, and in addition to his lengthy teaching and playing career, Louie has a Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics and

The movement of a tennis player to set up for the overhead is very similar to a quarterback in football dropping back in the pocket to throw. The swing and the ideal contact point of the racquet hitting the ball is like that of the quarterback winding up and throwing the football.

Step 1. Turn sideways.

divisions, PIAA champions, state

C

attail Creek is pleased to welcome

resort

the latest addition to our tennis staff,

Beach, Delaware.

Assistant Director of Tennis, Bobby Cozzillio.

Step 3. During the shuffle/karaoke step, raise your non-racquet arm up and point your index finger to track the ball.

Pennsylvania, where he served as a Staff

Tennis and Fitness Club in Clarks Summit, Professional for seven years. As well as being a full time teaching professional at Birchwood,

in

responsible for all USTA League, GWTA,

As a player, instructor, and professional, we

and other league matters. We are confident

are looking forward to Bobby joining our

that he will be able to draw from these skills

staff in January. With his various teaching,

to fulfill the various organizational demands

coaching, and organizational skills, Bobby will

necessary for this position.

be an unbelievably dynamic employee and a great addition to our team.

Details to know:

Step 5. Release your arm from the “back scratch” position up towards the ball.

to his time at Birchwood, Bobby worked at

is also a PTR Certified Teaching Professional

various clubs, including the Sea Colony Tennis

and current NTRP 5.0 player.

Tennis at 800-845-6138 and book with their sales team. The cost is $331 per room.The rate includes the room, resort fee and tax.Van der Meer takes payment for the room and then pays the hotel.

To book a villa or a house, call one of the following:

Seashore Vacations: 800-845-0077

Hilton Head Vacation Rental: 800-232-2463

Wyndham Vacation Rental: 800-875-8726

Click here register for the trip via the Club website!

Why this Stroke is Important

This stroke is vital, especially for the frequent, aggressive net-rusher. If an opponent lobs once or twice and tastes a mouthful of ball fuzz from your overhead, they will think twice before lobbing again.

If they do continue to lob, they will try to hit the “perfect lob,” which will often result in an error.

At

adult programs.

In addition to being a collegiate coach, Bobby

Lodging: To book the Sonesta Resort, you need to call Van der Meer

champions.

As the Assistant Director, Bobby will be

Tennis Coach of Marywood University. Prior

and lodging to be booked separately.

PIAA

from 10 and Under programs to

has completed 25 consecutive Boston Marathons.

Cost: $395 includes tennis instruction, happy hours and prizes. Travel

and

district

ages and ability levels,

Bethany

Bobby was also the Head Men’s and Women’s

robin

He

Birchwood, he taught all

Bobby joins our staff from Birchwood

For the overhead to be perfect, you need to complete the arm extension with your racquet arm. If the ball drops too low, the arm is not able to extend fully, and you run the risk of pushing the ball, which often results in an error. The wrist must remain flexible; this allows the necessary pronation, or “snap,” on top of the ball.

a

collegiate players of all

Step 4. Place your racquet behind your head as if your racquet is a “back-scratcher.”

Instruction: 10 hours of instruction + 2 hours of coached round

as

has coached numerous

Step 2. Side shuffle/karaoke step back to track down the ball.

When: Thursday, April 16 – Sunday April 19

His

by his accomplishments

Drop Back Like a Quarterback

Professional staff will be

A common question asked by students working on their net game is,

RACQUET TUNE-UP SPECIAL Includes racquet stringing with HEAD HAWK string, and your choice of a new grip.

Regularly $46 Now $32 Purchase a package for yourself, or make it a gift and we’ll give you a beautiful certificate and gift card.

He has

is n n Te

ss Pro Shop Sale! e n t i &F Pop a Balloon!

Pop a balloon for 10-40% off your entire purchase.

The promotion applies to everything in the Tennis & Fitness Pro Shop, and will be offered from December 9 - 21!

Christmas Eve Dinner Wednesday, December 24 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Dinner Buffet

Maryland Crab Cakes, Shrimp Scampi, Cheese Tortellini, Roasted Organic Chicken, Chestnut & Brussel Sprout Stuffing, Grilled Salmon with Shellfish Reduction, Maryland Crab Soup, Corn Bread, Seasonal Mixed Greens Salad, Caesar Salad, Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Medley, Chicken Tenders, Macaroni & Cheese, Mozzarella Sticks, Cheese Ravioli with Marinara, Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Brownies $42++ Adults | $30++ Teens 13-17 | $22++ Kids 7-12 | $15++ Kids 4-6 | Kids 3 and under complimentary

HOLIDAY DRESS: NO JEANS, COLLARED SHIRTS FOR MEN PLEASE CAT TALES 2014

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