For the Members December 2024
Champions RetReat
at a glance
Club Concierge
Tuesday - Saturday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grille House
Tuesday - Saturday
Breakfast 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday
Breakfast 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Halfway House
Tuesday - Sunday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Golf Shop
Tuesday - Sunday
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Practice Facilities
Tuesday - Sunday
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Held every Tuesday evening in the Grille House, explore a curated selection of spirits and specialty cocktails, allowing you to fly through different flavors, styles, and regions.
Tuesday Flight Nights are designed to expand your palate in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Enjoy learning about the origins and notes of each pour, all while enjoying dinner and great company. It's the perfect way to kick off the week with a flavorful experience!
DECEMBER 3
Whiskey DECEMBER 10
Bourbon DECEMBER 17 Tequila
AVAILABLE DURING DINNER
TUESDAYS 5:00 - 9:00 PM
This holiday season, Meagan has designed two cocktails just for you. Share these festive beverages friends and family for a memorable celebration.
• 3 oz New Amsterdam Gin
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 oz St. Germain Elderflower liqueur
• 1 oz Blue Curacao
Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with two bourbon cherries and orange peel
two special winter beverages with your celebration.
• 2 oz Gentleman's Jack
• .5 oz simple syrup
• 1 oz Blue curacao
• 4 dashes eucalyptus bitters
Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir gently. Strain over a large ice cube and garnish with an orange peel.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Live Music | 6:00 - 9:00 pm
FRI. 12.6
Jaycie Ward FRI. 12.13 FRI. 12.20 FRI. 12.27
A singersongwriter based out of Augusta. Her unique tone and diverse style of music sets her apart from other local musicians.
Josh Hilley
Hailing from Augusta, this artist brings a mix of musical styles to life, spanning both country and rock.
Adam Harris
Based in Mauldin, SC, this guitarist is frequently seen as a one-man band, playing his guitar, harmonica, and keeping the beat with a bass drum at his feet.
Tom Reed
A multi-talented musician from Augusta, GA, he has had the opportunity to perform with an array of artists, such as Bodega Cat and The Augusta Players.
Monday, December 23
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g olf s hop & p R aC ti C e f aC ilities 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Wednesday, December 25
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It’s our favorite time of the year... Santa is back at Champions Retreat! Come tell Santa all of your Christmas wishes while enjoying brunch, cookie decorating, and pictures with Santa.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
ForeTees App | 706.854.6960
Please arrive 10 minutes before your Brunch reservation to capture your special memory with Santa.
Adults $39.00 ++ Kids 4 - 12 $15.00 ++ Kids 3 & Under Complimentary
December
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December 14
RAW BAR
East & West Coast Oysters
Jumbo Prawns
Chilled Maine Lobster
Little Neck Clams
Chilled Mussels
Tuna Tartar
Caviar
Citrus Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Horseradish, Blinis, Grated Egg, Chives, Crème Fraiche
TOP SHELF CHEESE & IMPORTED MEATS DISPLAY
The best quality meats and cheeses from all over the world
LATE NIGHT SNACK
Black Truffle & Foie Gras Popcorn
Steak & Eggs
A5 wagyu, slow cooked heritage egg, pickled onion, toast, chervil
Fontina & Gruyere Fondue
Crispy Yukon potato, double smoked pork belly, chive
“Pigs In a Blanket”
heritage pork sausage, fresh pastry, aged cheese, pickled cabbage, mustard
Tuesday, December 31st
Club Concierge 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grille House
Breakfast 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Halfway House 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Golf Shop & Practice Facilities 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
When looking at some of the greatest swings in golf, you can see and hear how important body rotation is. However, there’s a crucial piece most amateurs are missing, the shift/ guide on the downswing. We often see golfers turning on the backswing while trying to rotate too hard on the forward swing. This form has become a bit of a “fad” throughout the internet lately. If taken to the extreme, it can really goof up your golf swing.
The best players in the world move their hips 2.5”-3” forward on their downswing. Doing so, plays a huge role in having a low point allowing the club to interact with the turf. So, it’s important to remember; coil on backswing, shift to start downswing, THEN rotate for improved ball striking.
MIKE RYMER, PGA Director of Golf
Join us for the annual Nightmare before Christmas golf tournament, where you'll encounter outrageous pin placements and a thrilling ‘19th hole’ competition, all while enjoying tasty hors d'oeuvres under the Pavilion during the game. This event is open to Members only.
WHEN: Saturday, December 21st
TIME: 11:00 am Shotgun Start
FORMAT: 4-person Team Scramble COST: $85 per Member
To register, please click the below and enter the
Elevate your golf game with our fantastic lesson packages! They are perfect for gifting to kids, spouses, or anyone eager to enhance their skills or discover the sport. We can also design a personalized certificate that will make your gift truly stand out.
Mike Rymer, PGA
6 Lessons for $850
Normal Rate: 6 lessons for $1,200 mike.rymer@arcisgolf.com Eric Epting, PGA
6 Lessons for $650
Normal Rate: 6 lessons for $700 eric.epting@arcisgolf.com
We had the pleasure of Annual Sticks & Strings on Monday, November guests united for a meaningful the day truly special. Proceeds benefit charities in the major influences in the golf, music, and family. include the First Tee of Christmas, and in memory
The John W. Kelley, M.D., Endowment at the Piedmont Foundation.
Photography Credits: @Brooke_Stevens_Photography @shineshotit
of hosting the 3rd Strings Golf Tournament 18th. Members and meaningful cause, making
Proceeds from the event three areas that were Kelley brothers’ lives: The charity recipients Augusta, 12 Bands of memory of their family, M.D., Cardiovascular Piedmont Augusta @Brooke_Stevens_Photography
@Brooke_Stevens_Photography
As we enter a period of reduced daylight and cooler temperatures, the bermudagrass will start to enter dormancy. To maintain the health of our greens prior to the cessation of grass growth, it is essential to increase the height of cut on the greens. This adjustment will provide a robust turf base capable of withstanding cold temperatures and foot traffic.
To address the challenges posed by winter, we have implemented a winter hole location policy. While our standard practice is to change the cups daily throughout the season, the plugs do not recover during this time. As a result, we maintain three cups on most greens and rotate these locations on a daily basis. We are preparing to implement another pigment application on the fairways in the imminent future. The paint application on the fairways is anticipated to begin just before the Christmas holidays. We are in the final stages of the preemergent applications for winter annual weeds. However, our progress has been delayed due to the ongoing hurricane cleanup and the limited options for products that are safe for use in the resurfaced areas.
By Wednesday, November 27, all tasks related to the resurfacing of turf areas affected by the hurricane will be finalized for the season. Work will resume next summer. The concrete path project has been completed for now. There are additional areas planned for improvement, which will also take place next summer.
With all work now completed, we intend to apply a new layer of pine needles to our landscape beds in December. The internal labor costs amount to $47,746.61. We have replaced sod covering an area of 294,250 square feet on the course. Additionally, 2,135 tons of bunker sand have been added to the bunkers. To grade and level areas affected by tree damage, we utilized 73 truckloads of fill dirt. Furthermore, we have replaced concrete over an area of 28,500 square feet.
The overseeded surface has been successfully established at the club grounds, practice facility, and tee areas of the golf course. Over the next few weeks, we will enhance the mowing frequency as we aim to lower the height of the cut.
Every November, on the Friday prior to Thanksgiving, our staff celebrates the conclusion of the golf season by holding a potluck meal, where each individual brings a dish to share with the group. This year, we enjoyed brisket, ham, and turkey, complemented by various casseroles and desserts. After the meal, we hosted a cornhole tournament for our team.
On November 30th, eight of our seasonal team members will return for El Salvador. Their support since March has been immensely helpful, with an average of 55 hours worked per week by each individual. We will miss them greatly, yet we look forward to their potential return next year. As we move ahead, our operations will be conducted with a much smaller team.
