September2012Newsletter

Highlights September 2012: Volume 42, No. 8

Labor Day is coming... be sure to make CHCC a part of your holiday plans!

Check out Page 7 for all of our Labor Day activities!

In this Issue

President’s Message Membership Message About the House Upcoming Events

Social Events Labor Day Finance News Aquatics Tennis

Golf Leea’s Corner Superintendent’s Message NNGA, SMGA, WGA Staff Directory

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CHCC Jr. Club Championship

We had a total of 35 juniors compete in Junior Club Championships this year! If you were able to take the time out to watch them play, you saw some great tennis, along with great sportsmanship, perfect attitudes and overall good fun had by everyone! Thank you to all the juniors and parents for making this year’s tournament another successful one! All the coaches here were extremely proud of the way the juniors played and look forward to the upcoming fall season.

Sportsmanship Awards 8 & Under: Charlie Lyerly 10 & Under: Avery Myers 12 & Under: Cullen Cox 8 & Under Singles Champion: Jonathan Baddour Finalist: Cody Benton Consolation Champion: Carter Myers 10 & Under Girls Singles Champion: Annika Narbut Finalist: Madeline Towning Consolation Champion: Emma Jeske 10 & Under Boys Singles Champion: Rutledge Smith Finalist: Kellam Warren Consolation Champion: Finn O’Connell

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12 & Under Singles Champion: Isabel Green Finalist: Morgan Cody Consolation Champion: Spencer Sapir

8 & Under Doubles Champions: Cody Benton & Helen Newcomb Finalists: Jonathan Baddour & Adele Harris Consolation Champions: Carter Myers & Jonathan Zaas 10 & Under Girls Doubles Champions: Annika Narbut & Emma Jeske Finalists: Lauren Baddour & Sydney Morgan Consolation Champions: Madeline Towning & Abigail Smith 10 & Under Boys Doubles Champions: Kellam Warren & Ryder Jeske Finalists: Rutledge Smith & Paul Lyerly Consolation Champions: Reilly Jordan & Thompson Falk 12 & Under Doubles Champions: Isabel Green & Jack Linger Finalists: Morgan Cody & Elizabeth Peppercorn Consolation Champions: Grant Lyerly & Gracey Falk

President’s Message It seems like we have been on the golf mats all summer. We had to move to the mats because some of our members or their guests, in spite of our policy and warnings, continue to hit balls over the net at the end of the range. We are about to move back on the grass as we have ordered some restricted flight practice balls. They should not go over the net.

The Board asks that if you are hitting a driver, use these balls, they are yellow in color. You can use the standard white colored balls for everything else.

Greens typically have to be resurfaced about every 20 years. Ours were built in 1999, so we are quickly approaching a time when we have to decide “what is the best putting surface for our membership, Bent or some sort of Bermuda hybrid?” Not surprisingly, I get comments from advocates for both surfaces. Last year we came close to losing several greens, but this year Craig proved to us that with some additional resources he could maintain our Bent greens in the most severe summer weather conditions, heat and humidity. But he could also maintain a Bermuda surface. So, what does the future hold? Last year to prevent a knee jerk reaction, we appointed a committee to study the issue. The results are still not in. We are trying to learn from Hope Valley, who planted Bermuda greens last year. What are the true costs, hidden expenses, maintenance challenges, member comments, etc? We should be able to make a decision in time for the 2013 golfing season. Resurfacing greens with Bermuda takes about 8-10 weeks, requires the removal of many trees on an east-west axis that shade the greens, and must be done in the hottest weather, July and August.

I’ve been asked, why we added the Tar Heel Blue Tees on 7 holes. It’s simple; it makes the game more fun for some of our female members. We already have 4 sets of tees for our men. And most select the set of tees that makes it more fun for them and their playing partners. It’s the norm, and our handicap system correctly calculates handicaps from each of these tees. What we didn’t have was a second set of forward tees for our women golfers. Do we need them, yes. And in fact, the USGA and PGA have partnered to sponsor the “Tee It Forward” initiative; encouraging golfers to play from the set of tees that make the game more fun for them.

Just read any of the stats from the PGA nationwide research and you’ll see it works.

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56% played faster 56% are likely to play golf more often 83% hit more lofted clubs into greens 85% had more fun

Golf will always be a macho sport and golfers will always be stubborn, but give “Tee It Forward” a chance, play a round from one set of the tees forward from your regulr tees-you might find your golf to be more fun.

Ron Johnston Club President 3

Membership Message The break in the weather during the past few weeks serves as a reminder that autumn is rapidly approaching. As summer draws to a close, things are just taking off at the club! There are several exciting events on tap this fall season that promise fun for all of our members.

While we had a successful membership drive, our work is never finished! This is the ideal time to bring your friends out to see the club at its finest. Why not ask a colleague to join you for Friday on the Front Porch? Or perhaps invite your neighbors to join you at the pool to enjoy the last of the summer sun? The opportunities to show off your “home away from home” are endless, and we encourage you to take full advantage!

About the House I suspect that throughout history, as long as there have been carts, chariots, cars or what have you, parking has been a problem. Romans probably went outside the lines, and up on the grass, with their chariots. Settlers blocked access to frontier town barber shops with their wagons.

We also painted stripes at the practice range at the end of the lower parking lot, where people used to squeeze in and make it more difficult for golf carts to maneuver.

As for those of you who park off the pavement near the range, on grass or pine straw, you know you’re doing wrong. You don’t need white lines painted on the pine Actually, I’m not sure Romans had lines to regulate straw to remind you. So stop it, or you’ll get a dreaded chariot parking in lots outside the forum. But we do, in letter on your windshield, fussing at you. the parking lot outside our club, and, praise be, most of us keep our chariots inside those lines. And now, as of a Some have asked why we took away two perfectly good couple of weeks ago, we have drawn even more lines to parking spots. It’s a safety issue. Cars in those spots, help you easily understand where you can leave your car, especially SUVs, interfere with sightlines. And when we and where you can’t. built the new clubhouse, those two places were never approved for parking. We just didn’t make that very Stand on the front steps of the clubhouse and face the clear. parking lot. You will see two rows of parking close in, then two more rows farther out. Look at the third row. The pool parking lot, such as it is, remains a problem.

Used to be, there were open pavement areas on each With swim season drawing near a close, parking at the end of that row in which people would put their cars. pool won’t be a problem much longer. In the meantime, They weren’t supposed to, but it was not clear that they use your common sense. Try not to park illegally and weren’t supposed to. Now, it is, because we have put please, don’t block the golf cart path that leads to the down diagonal, white stripes that signal loud and clear, tunnel running under Lancaster to the 10th tee.

“No Parking Here.” And since we put in the stripes, I have not seen one car in violation.

Larry Cheek, House Committee Chairman, cheekw@bellsouth.net.

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Upcoming Events 2nd Annual Campout Extravaganza!

Friday, Sept. 21st

5:30pm - Set Up Tents 7:00pm - "Grilling Under the Stars" $10 10:30pm - Lights Out 8:00am Saturday - Campfire Breakfast $5 Set up your tent on the 18th hole tee! There will be restrooms and a beverage trailer for your convenience! Anyone can come and eat the food, even if you are not going to camp out. The $15 includes non-alcoholic beverages and late night snacks.

Bring your own tent, sleeping bag, flashlight, fishing rod and anything else you need to camp!

If you do not have camping equipment, we will have some available for you to rent. In case of rain, we will be camping out in the clubhouse!

Contact the front desk at 967-8201 or email reservations@chapelhill-cc.com to sign up!

Retro Dinner saturday, Sept. 15th

1920’s Prohibition Cocktail Party Featuring Great Gatsby hors d’oeuvres Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms with Parmesan Baby Red Potatoes with Sour Cream & Caviar Speakeasy Spinach Dip Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts Classic Iceberg Wedge Blue Cheese Crumbles, Smoked Bacon, VIne Ripe Tomatoes Originated 1960’s Steak Diane Pan Fried Beef Tenderloin, Pearl Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Pan Sauce of Shallots, Peppercorns, Cream & Cognac Originated 1950’s Chef Robert’s Bootleg Cherries Jubilee Served over Vanilla Ice Cream Originated 1890’s 5

Social Events

Please contact the front desk for information or to book your special evening: 967-8201, reservations@chapelhill-cc.com

Are you ready for some bridge?

Lessons will resume on October 2, 2012!

Beginners: Tuesdays from 3:30am - 5:30pm We will start with a complete review of last year’s lessons and then go on to learn some new conventions.

Intermediates: Tuesdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm We will start with a review of last year’s lessons, then will go into what your second bids should be, leads, revaluing your hand, etc.

The lessons will run for 7 weeks through the 12th of November and the cost will be $100 for the series. After Thanksgiving, we will again have bridge on Tuesday nights for anyone in the club to come play for fun!

I will start one more group of absolute beginners lessons if enough people are interested.

If you want to be involved in any of the lessons, please call Karen Lazarus at 919-240-7171.

Friendly Fridays!

5:30pm - 8:30pm Music and Kids Club!

Our fresh food and atmosphere are sure to please!

If it is too warm or in the case of inclement weather, the buffet will be moved inside.

The Wine Society: Although all members are welcome to attend any of our wine events, we are offering an annual membership to the Wine Society for $150. These dues will give you access to all of our wine society events free of charge and you will receive special weekly deal sheets to purchase discounted wine through the club.

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Wedding Anniversaries

Trivia Night Thurs. Sept. 13th & Thurs. Sept. 27th

Join Mr. Hunter on Wednesday,

7:30pm in the bar! Sign up with Sept. 19th at 9:00 am for breakfast! a team of up to 4 people, or Space is limited so make your come and we’ll find a team for reservation now! you!

The 2nd round topic on Sept.

13th will be Art. Let CHCC prepare your next Tailgate Party!

If you have signed up for the wine society, please call and confirm that you are ready to pay the dues. Don’t miss the opportunity to be one of the inaugural Tailgate Special members of the CHCC Wine Society!

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Breakfast with the Manager

9.00 per person

919-967-8201 or reservations@chapelhill-cc.com

Choice of:

Includes:

Fried Chicken or Pulled Pork BBQ

Cole Slaw Potato Salad Bag of Chips Biscuit Choclate Chip Cookie

Labor Day, Monday Sept. 3rd Clubhouse Labor Day Buffet: 11am - 3pm $16 Adults, $8 Children 5 - 12 CHCC Tossed Salad Cole Slaw Southern Potato Salad Roma Tomatoes Stuffed with Feta & Basil Off the Pig Cooker: Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters Smoked BBQ Ribs Off the Charcoal Grill: Build Your Own Burger, Hot Dog or Chicken Sandwich Gourmet Toppings Bar Baked Potatoes

Adult & Junior Tennis Round Robin 10:00am – 12:00pm $17.50 Adults, $10 Juniors (lunch included)

We had a successful event last year hosting two separate round robins for adults and juniors. We will have divisions for all to play in, but all children in the event should be able to serve, rally and keep track of score.

Last year we had over 25 participants, so let’s be sure to keep the numbers high once again this year.

Grilled Marinated Vegetables Corn on the Cob

Contact the Pro Shop to sign up for this event.

Selection of Chef Robert’s Favorite Desserts

Prizes will be awarded for 1st place teams.

Labor Day Classic/Patriot Golf Day 7:30am - Breakfast Buffet 9:00am - Shotgun

The Patriot Golf Day donation of $10 goes to scholarships for spouses and children of our military men and Please stop by the clubhouse and women killed or disabled while serving enjoy the Labor Day Buffet after our country. The membership here at play! (member charge) Chapel Hill Country Club has made lasting commitments to give back The format for this tournament to this charitable cause. Millions of will be a modified Captain’s golfers and golf fans will be inspired to Choice. All teams will be participate in Patriot Golf Day 2012. flighted with handicaps. You Therefore, your participation this year may sign up in the Pro Shop as will provide a needed link for those in an individual or as a foursome! our game to truly touch the lives of those in need. We thank you in advance The entry fee for the tournament for your participation and donation to is $35, and of that fee, $10 will this worthy cause! be given to Folds of Honor.

Please Remember that the Clubhouse will be CLOSED on Tuesday, September 4th!

Give summer the sendoff it deserves! Come enjoy the pool on its final day before reduced hours kick in. The pool will be open from 10:00am until 8:00pm, and the snack bar from 11:00am until 7:00pm.

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Finance News OPT OUT! This newsletter now has a paperless option! The same great information and layout in a digital form with flip pages is now available. All you have to do is OPT OUT of the paper version. Contact Pat Clark at pclark@chapelhill-cc.com or call 919-967-8201. Please double check that we have your correct email on file and you will receive a link from www. issuu.com and the paperless version will be sent straight to your email.

Emailing Statements: In an effort to save money and the environment, we will begin emailing statements effective with the September 1st billing. If you do not have an email address please let us know! Â

ACH PROCESSING

The Club is now offering ACH processing to pay your monthly bill. Make paying your bill as simple as 1-2-3. Simply bring a cancelled check to the office and we will do the rest. Call the office at (919) 967-8201 for more details.

Treasury Summary for July Current Period Member Dues Other Income Total Other Income Total Food Surplus/Deficit $

$ 233,744 $ 4,803 $ 238,547 (18,364)

Total Golf Course Expense $ (93,671) Pool $ (26,721) Tennis $ (18,927) Clubhouse $ (19,770) $ (81,359) Admin $ 2,367 Golf Shop $ (2,421) Spec Events 8

$ Total Surplus/Deficit

Current YTD

(20,318)

Budget YTD

$ 1,563,575 $ 38,694 $ 1,602,269

$ 1,546,782 $ 28,252 $ 1,575,034

$ 1,573,006 $ 16,750 $ 1,589,756

$

(7,805)

$

70,919

$

17,552

( 602,181) (55,681) (162,363) (286,908) (571,659) $ (8,294) $ (4,632)

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

(548,138) (52,009) (141,187) (256,708) (623,691) (20,570) (13,742)

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

(541,630) (44,230) (148,843) (252,808) (563,368) (16,246) (11,700)

(10, 093)

$

28,483

$ $ $ $ $

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Last YTD

(97,255)

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Aquatics

Post-Labor Day Hours:

Bringing guests to the Pool:

Saturdays and Sundays Pool: 10AM - 8PM Snack Bar: 11AM - 7PM

Please do not forget to sign your guests in when you get to the pool! There are sign-in sheets available at both entrances to the pool.

Mondays - Fridays “Swim at your own risk” Pool: 11AM - 4PM Snack Bar: Closed

Contact the Pool Office: chccaquatics@gmail.com

** Please note that there will be no lifeguards on duty weekdays after Flotation Devices September 3rd!** Personal Flotation devices are useful for developing comfort moving in water and keeping toddlers and young children upright in the water. The best devices are coast guard approved, especially the “Puddle Jumper” brand. Floaties and inflatable rings can deflate and come off easily and are strongly discouraged.

Flotation devices should only be used when a parent or guardian is within arm’s reach.

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Tennis Tennis Pro Shop Phone

932-2855, Ext #1 for Court Conditions Hotline Shop Hours: Mon. - Closed Tues. - Sun. – 9:00am – 5:00pm

Friday, Sept. 7th & Saturday, Sept. 8th Come out and play tennis with your favorite “ringer!”

Play will begin at 9am and end at 12:00pm with lunch afterwards. A Round Robin format will be used for this 1 day tournament.

Women’s: Friday, September 7th Men’s: Saturday, September 8th

Tennis Court Hours: 8:00am – 9:00pm daily (weather permitting) Ball Machine Hours: 8:00am-6:00pm (5:00pm on weekends) WE DO NOT ACCEPT COURT RESERVATIONS VIA EMAIL, so please be sure to call the pro shop for ALL court reservations. This includes the hard courts and for use of the ball machine. You can reserve courts 48 hours in advance. If no one is in the pro shop when you call, please leave a message, and somebody will gladly return your call to confirm your reservation.

2012 Tennis Calendar of Events

Sept. 3rd: Labor Day Round Robin Sept. 7th - 8th: CHCC Men’s/Women’s Member-Guest Oct. 7th: Adult Golf/Tennis Biathlon Nov. 3rd - 4th: Adult Doubles Championships

Fridays 10:00am - 11:30am with Derek Boone. ** Be advised, this clinic will involve intense cardio routines at times and focus more on conditioning rather than technique and strategy. ** All levels are welcome to participate. Please email Derek Boone at dboone@ chapelhill-cc.com or call the pro shop if you’re interested in playing each week.

Shot of the Week Clinic

Friday mornings from 9:00am-10:00am Sept. 14th: Slice Sept. 21st: Spin and Kick Serve Sept. 28th: Return of Serve

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Men’s & Women’s Member-Guest

Gift certificates will be given out to the winners of each division. Cost will be $60 per team, with food, beverages, gifts and prizes included. Please sign up in the Tennis Pro Shop with your partner’s name and level of play for each.

Men’s & Women’s Golf/Tennis Biathlon

Sunday, Oct. 7th 8:30am - 6:00pm This is one of our most popular events of the year! Come out and play tennis in the morning and 18 holes of golf after lunch. Drinks will be provided on the courts for players to enjoy, while lunch will be member charge. Golf will be a Scottish Twosome Format, and tennis will be a modified ping-pong game playing up to 31 points. Both sports will have the necessary handicaps to make every team even and competitive. Contact Jaime Montalvo or Lindsay Benton in the pro shop to sign up or for more information. The cost is TBD, which will include golf and tennis fees, appetizers and prizes.

Breakfast (member charge): 8:30am - 9:00am Tennis: 9:00am - 11:30am Lunch (member charge): 11:30am - 12:30pm Tee Times: starting at 12:30pm Hot Appetizers: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Fall Friday Night Doubles

Sept. 7th, 21st and 28th Friday nights at the club are fun and exciting! Those 3.0 and above members looking to enjoy a competitive/ fun and social night of doubles can come out and play.

You do not need a partner to play, as we can find you one when you arrive. Players will be paired based on ability with a “King of the Court” format. The winning team will move up a court and switch partners, while the losing team moves down a court and also switches partners. We will pair up all courts and players based on their level of ability and rating to make each court as level and fair as possible.

This is a great way for our new members to meet new players and enjoy a fun evening at the club. Stay afterwards and enjoy the Fridays on the Front Porch.

Please sign up with the pro shop or via email if you are interested in playing.

Tennis

USTA Fall Combo/Singles Teams & Women’s Triangle Tennis

We have a total of 10 CHCC teams competing this season in the Fall USTA Combo and Singles season and 3 Triangle Teams on Wednesday mornings. Only 3 courts will be used for each USTA match and 4 courts for the Women’s Triangle Tennis matches. All courts have been reserved during the season for these teams, with a total of 61 matches reserved for the season.

Please be advised of this when calling in to reseve your courts for regular play, as some mornings may be busy due to league play.

Pizza & Movie Night

Friday, Sept. 28th 6:00pm - 8:30pm Junior Team Tennis from 4:00pm - 6:00pm as usual, followed by a movie and pizza in the terrace room for all juniors attending our Future Stars and Tournament Training Clinics, those taking lessons at CHCC or participating in our Junior Team Clinics. Parents, this would be the perfect opportunity to enjoy Friday on the Front Porch!

Here are the 13 teams and captains for this season:

Junior Lock-In

Triangle Team 1: Debbie Howard & Amy Benton Triangle Team 2: Kim Agatucci & Lucy Falk Triangle Team 3: Lee Wollman & Lawson Travers

6:00pm - Pizza 6:30pm - Tennis and Games 8:30pm - Snacks, Xbox and Indoor Games 9:30pm - Movie 11:00pm - Lights Out! Saturday 8:00am - Pick up on the clubhouse porch by fireplace

Upcoming Junior Clinics/Events

Junior Interclub Matches

3.0 Singles - Fun Serving Love (Christie Osborne) - Tuesdays 3.0 Singles - TopSpin (Carey Baddour) - Tuesdays 3.5 Singles - Verbalettes (Kylie Harris & Kristen Carmouche) - Tuesdays 3.5 Singles - Nil8 (Suzanne Warren & Jane Holroyd) - Tuesdays 4.0 Singles - Kiss My Ace (Lucy Falk) - Mondays 6.5 Combo - Spin to Win (Carey Baddour & Kristen Carmouche) - Fridays 6.5 Combo - Hot Shot (Carol Richards & Julie Vozella) - Fridays 7.5 Combo - Sister Slice (Randy Smith & Susan Beatty) - Thursdays 7.5 Sr. Combo - Aces (Maria Scanga) - Fridays 9.5 Combo - CHCC (Jaime Montalvo) - Tuesday/Thursday

Please sign up before the start of each session!

Fall Session 1: Aug. 28th - Oct. 18th (8 weeks) Pee Wee (age 4-7): Tue. & Th. 3:15pm - 4pm Future Stars (age 8-12): Tue. & Th. 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tournament Training (age 10-16): Tue. & Th. 5:00pm - 6:30pm Rain Dates: October 23rd & 25th Fall Session 2: Oct. 30th - Dec. 13th (7 weeks) Pee Wee (age 4-7): Tue. & Th. 3:15pm - 4:00pm Future Stars (age 8-12): Tue. & Th. 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tournament Training (age 10-16): Tue. & Th. 5:00pm - 6:30pm Rain Dates: December 18th & 20th

Friday, Oct. 19th What a fun night for our juniors here at CHCC! This will be available for those juniors attending our Future Stars and Tournament Training Clinics, those taking lessons at CHCC or participating in our Junior Team Tennis Clinics.

Starting Friday, Sept. 7th, we will also be incorporating interclub matches with the Chapel Hill Tennis Club, the UNC Faculty Club and Southern Village. These matches will also be taking place between 4:00pm and 6:00pm each Friday. Please check with Derek Boone (dboone@ chapelhill-cc.com) and Jarrod Randle (jrandle@ chapelhill-cc.com) for the fall schedule. All Quickstart and Junior Team Tennis Juniors are encouraged to play in the interclub matches.

Junior Team Tennis

Starting Fri., August 31st 4:00pm - 6:00pm This clinic is for juniors to come out and play matches among other club kids during the 2 hours for practice.

The Quickstart 8s and 10s will be on the hard courts, while the 12 and up players will be on the clay. All juniors must be able to rally, serve and keep score to be able to join this clinic. In case of inclement weather, please check with the pro shop to check on court conditions. The cost is $20 per day, and includes drinks and refreshments.

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Golf Golf Shop Hours of Operation 8:00am-6:30am Tuesday - Sunday

Driving Range hours: 8:00am – 6:30pm Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday. Please note that the driving rnge will close on Wednesdays and Sundays at Golf Shop Summer Clothing Sale During the weekend of August 30th - September 6:00pm for regularly scheduled maintenance.

3rd only, all in-stock men’s and women’s apparel The Golf Shop and Golf Course are closed on will be 50% off ! Golf bags and footwear will be 30% off.

Mondays.

Direct line to the Golf Shop: 932-2857

Junior Golf

September Schedule of Events

Sept. 3rd: Labor Day Classic/Patriot Golf Day 9:00am Shotgun Sept. 4th: Club Closed Sept. 6th: Fall Divorce Open 4:00pm (9 holes followed by dinner) Sept. 6th “Link Up To Golf ” Putting Contest 5:30pm Sept. 9th: Parent-Child 3:00pm Sept. 11th & 13th: Start of Ladies League Play Tuesday mornings 9:30 am Thursday evenings 5:30pm Sept. 14th: Nine and Dine 5:00pm Shotgun Sept. 15th: MGA, Ryder Cup Event 8:00 am Breakfast, 9:00am Shotgun Sept. 15th Scott Maitland “Small Group Outing” Times TBD Sept. 15th & 16th: Junior Club Championship 3:00pm (9 holes each day) Sept. 20th & 21st: SMGA Championship Sept. 22nd: WGA Championships Tee Times Sept. 24th: Subway Scramble Pro-Am 11:00am Shotgun Sept. 28th: SMGA invite the Ladies 9:00am Shotgun

Rules of Play:

USGA rules are in effect, meaning you must play the ball as it lies. Due to the high temperatures in September, the greens are very susceptible to damage from ball marks.

We’d like to ask everyone to be proactive and help fix your ball marks and at least one other on every green.

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The Club Championship dates have been set.

The dates are October 19th - 21st, the low (24) handicaps will play on the 19th - 21st and the rest of the field will play the 20th - 21st.

Kendrick Vinar Jr. continues to have a great year by finishing in a tie for 12th in the Big “I” National Tournament in Texas. With rounds of 73,73,70 and 75, he also had the honor of representing the CGA on the Carolinas-Virginias Team Match held at Hope Valley Country Club. He helped the Carolinas Team defeat the Virginias team by winning both of his matches.

Junior Upcoming Events

There will be a Parent-Child on September 9th starting at 3:00pm. The Junior Club Championship will be held on September 15th & 16th at 3:00pm.

Nine holes will be played each day. Please contact the golf shop to sign up for these events!

Please have your child join us on Wednesday afternoons from 5:00pm - 6:00pm and Friday afternoons from 6:00pm - 7:00pm for our weekly Junior Clinics.

Leea’s Corner

Activities Director’s Message It’s hard to believe, but summer is over. It was an exciting, busy and fun time for me here, and I know the fall will be fun and exciting as well. I look forward to introducing more things month by month in the fall for both children and adults. I have lots of new ideas and I am doing my best to turn those ideas into reality. Thank you to all who have taken the time to mention some of your ideas to me as well. I have taken note and will work diligently this fall to make as much as I can happen.

“All great achievements require time”-Maya Angelou Leea

Free Healthy Moms Power Stroll Demo Class Thursday, September 13th 9:30am Power Stroll is a class for mom and babies, the babies are in the stroller and along the walking route you will stop and do stations of cardio, strengthening/toning along with core exercises. Babies must be at least 6 weeks old and up to 18-24 months depending on their ability to stay seated in a stroller for one hour.

Child Care will be provided for the demo class free of charge.

Please email lmurphy@chapelhill-cc.com to sign up for the demo class.

Junior Board This month’s Junior Board meeting will be Sunday, September 9th at 4:00pm at the pool.

Email Leea at lmurphy@chapelhill-cc.com with your child’s name and age to sign them up. Any child 10 or older can participate.

Absolute Beginners Bridge Lessons If you are new to the game of bridge and would like to learn from square one how to play the game we are looking to start a new beginner’s class.

If you are interested in taking absolute beginners bridge lessons please email lmurphy@chapelhillcc.com to express your interest.

Schedule Changes after Labor Day • Dinner and Check-In will begin at 5:30pm • Kids Club will end at 8:30pm • We will no longer be going to the Pool

Mom’s Playgroup If you have an infant or toddler and would be interested in getting together weekly with other moms and kids please email lmurphy@ chapelhill-cc.com

We now have access to the fields behind Rashkis Elementary School which can be accessed off of our paved golf cart path. If your child is 7 years old or older, we can take them to the fields to play dodgeball, kickball, soccer, frisbee, etc. They will be escorted to and from the school by an adult.

You must give us permission for them to do so when you check them in.

Sign up by emailing lmurphy@chapelhill-cc. com and please include the name and age of the children attending as well.

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Superintendent’s Message The greens were aerated August 21-23rd. Fertilizer, topdressing, grooming and rolling are planned throughout the next few weeks.

The greens should get better by the day as they heal. The earlier aeration dates should extend the better putting conditions in the coming weeks as we start lowering the height. There are some isolated problems, as usual, due to trees and low airflow. These issues are prioritized and corrected as resources become available.

This is our favorite time of year.

The weather is perfect for both the warm season and cool season grass on the course.

This enables us to provide the best conditions of the year as everything comes together.

There has been a lot of talk about bermudagrass greens. This has been a success at some area courses. We are still studying if this might be an option here, since our course surroundings are a lot different than the courses that have converted. We will be on this all month.

Thank you, Craig S. Thompson, CGCS

Nifty Niners Golf Association The Nifty Niner event of the year has to be the Tri-9 Inerclub we hosted on August 16. The Clubhouse and Pro Shop staff went all out for us. Christina Cornell and Karen Lazarus, event chairs, worked with Don Hunter and NN volunteers for a Hawaiian-themed event that included: • a lavish continental breakfast spread, complete with Don’s special smoothies and Chef Jimmy’s fritters.

• Gifts for guests from the Pro Shop as well as from the Niners, and a big apparel sale • a luau style feast in the Rosemary Room Tiki Bar, featuring music, pina coladas, wine, flowers, music, torches, and staff in Hawaiian garb There were some winning results among our own players- Kate Eifrig, closest to the pin, Flight A; and winning teams in Flight A: Kate Eifrig, Mary Guckes, and Susan Weidener. Winners in Flight B: Carolyn Hightower and Gale Claris.

Niners, sign up immediately for the next fun Interclub, at Treyburn on September 12. Ladies come on out to play this fall.

Suzan Cheek NN President

Senior Men’s Golf Association The President’s Match Play Tournament is in the final round with a winner in Flight Two in the person of John Latimer over the runner-up Haren Thakor. It is nice to see John has not lost his competitive touch. In Flight One, the two remaining contenders for the top spot are Gus Conley and Jim Williams. The winners of each flight will meet to determine the Grand Champion of the Tournament.

The SMGA Championship will be held on Thusday and Friday September 20th and 21st.

The two-day event will feature three flights and will be played for both gross and net Champion for 2012.

It is a great chance to get your name on the plaques in the trophy case.

On Friday, September 28th, the SMGA Invites the Ladies, which gives the men an opportunity to match the very successful event hosted by the Ladies earlier this year. It is always one of the most enjoyable events of the year.

Two Interclub matches are scheduled for September at Hope Valley on the 19th and Treyburn on the 26th.

The sign-up sheets are in the Pro Shop.

John McGee President

Women’s Golf Association

Greetings to all and Welcome to Fall,

What a difference a year makes. Last year this time our greens and fairways were in pretty rough shape but thanks to a plentiful rainfall I don’t think they’ve ever looked better. So a tip of the visor to Mother Nature and Craig and his able crew.

It’s hard to believe we only have two months left of our regular playing season, and a sure sign of fall for the WGA means later starting times. Effective September 5th, we return to our 9AM starting time. Also, due to conflict with a Carolina home game we have moved our WGA Championship from September 22nd to Sunday, October 21st. We are sharing this time with the Club Championship Although it will be our very own WGA event, any player who wishes to participate in the Club Championship can still do so simultaneously. This year, as they will in the Club Championship, we’ll be using the Stableford format for scoring. As most of you know scoring for the Stableford format is one point for net bogie, two points for net par, three points for net birdie, and four points for net eagle.

For someone like me who has a tendency towards spectacular blow-ups I love this! Once I exceed net bogie on a given hole, I can pick up and move on and not worry about posting a 10!

Contact Kelly Ross and Barbi Dalton for information on signups.

Thank you to our August Play Day Chairs Suzan Cheek, Lucy Smith, and Shere Stone. As of this writing they report the following winners: Jane Lamm, Mary Tolton, Betsy Terrell, Sooja Park, Carolyn Hightower, Suzan Cheek, and Alexis Garvin.

Finally if you’ve never played in a Divorce Open you’ve got an opportunity on Thursday, September 6th, 4pm shotgun start.

As far as I know no actual divorces have occurred as a result of this event and they are a lot of fun with a great dinner following play. Call the Pro Shop to sign up.

That’s all from the WGA. Enjoy some golf during our beautiful North Carolina fall weather.

Laura Ellgen President

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General Manager: Don Hunter 945-0419, dhunter@chapelhill-cc.com

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Head Tennis Professional: Lindsay Benton 932-2855, lbenton@chapelhill-cc.com

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Executive Chef: Jimmy Reale 967-8201, jreale@chapelhill-cc.com

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Course Superintendent: Craig Thompson 932-2854, craigthompson@chccturf.com

Main Office and Reservations: 967-8201, reservations@chapelhill-cc.com

Clubhouse Manager: Chad Tuttle 932-2861, ctuttle@chapelhill-cc.com Controller: Jean O’Daniel 932-2848, jodaniel@chapelhill-cc.com Accounting: Pat Clark 932-2851, pclark@chapelhill-cc.com