KM August 2023

WELCOME

GENERAL MANAGER

Michael Pierce

michael.pierce@kingsmill.com

757-253-3975

Hello Club at Kingsmill Members,

I am writing to you this month with a change on the horizon for me and my family. I am extremely excited to begin a new role with Escalante Golf this month that will move us to Florida. This does not mean that I am not sad to leave Kingsmill. Kingsmill has been the home of my family for the last six and half years and we have enjoyed every minute of our time here. The Club at Kingsmill, The Kingsmill Community, and Kingsmill Resort will always hold a special place in our hearts.

The best years for Kingsmill are still ahead! We have accomplished so much, and we have only just begun There are so many facility improvements that are in the works for the coming years I have said this before, but these improvements will only complement what already makes Kingsmill so magnificent These improvements are exciting, but the Club is much more than the facilities and amenities that we offer The most significant element of Kingsmill is our Members and the moments that they share with friends and family I know that we will continue to honor Club traditions and create new opportunities for those Member moments that make Kingsmill so very special We are incredibly grateful for our Members!

I want to thank each of you who have made my time at Kingsmill so special I look forward to seeing all of you during my future visits

Thank you for being a Member, and Farewell for now,

Michael Pierce General Manager

MEET OUR TEAM

VP OF CLUB OPERATIONS

James Paige

james paige@kingsmill com

757 253 3987

DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES

Diane Wilks

diane wilks@kingsmill com

757 258 1630

DIRECTOR OF RAQUET SPORTS

Davy Hairston

davy hairston@kingsmill com

757 253 1703

DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY

Jimmy Gabel

jimmy.gabel@kingsmill.com

757 206 1944

DIRECTOR OF RETAIL

Kari Scruggs

kari scruggs@kingsmill com

757.253.3970

DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Allen Stephens III allen stephens@kingsmill com

757 253 8252

EXECUTIVE CHEF CEC

Mark Florimonte

mark florimonte@kingsmill com

SPORTS CLUB MANAGER

Charles Petronella charles petronella@kingsmill com

757.253.8210

HEAD GOLF PRO, RIVER COURSE

John Todd Gantt

todd.gantt@kingsmill.com

757.253.8263

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING

Madeline Merrick

madeline merrick@kingsmill com

NEW MEMBERS

iane Wilks | Director of Member ervices

Dear Kingsmill Members!

I hope everyone is having a great summer and enjoying all the benefits and amenities The Club at Kingsmill has to offer!

We bid Chris Rucker, VP of Membership Sales, farewell and good luck at the end of June. Chris accepted a position with a new company that will allow him to work from his home in Northern Virginia We are actively seeking his replacement and have several interviews coming up In the meantime, I am always available to help with anything you may need. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at any time.

I am very excited about the new Cannon Club! The tradition of Membership through sponsorship in the pursuit of recreation and well-being is what makes Kingsmill…your Club…feel like the unique Club it is. To qualify to be a Member of the Cannon Club, all it takes is your Sponsorship of just ONE new member We will have more exciting news about the Cannon Club coming soon!

My best to all of you!

Diane Wilks

Membership Office Hours

Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Sunday and Monday: Office Closed

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Tim and Taylor Cummings

Joanna Mallo

B.J. Olson

David and Susan King

John and Lisa Robinson

Tyrone Noel and Amy Petko

Sarah and Tim Grueter

REFERRED BY:

Scott and Morgan Kuconski

Lane Olson

Aashish Matani and Sherri Nelson

CLUB UPDATES

James Paige | VP of Club Operations

We appreciate all the Members who participated in great July programming around The Club, as we hosted our July Member Mixer, Summer Movie Night, Jammin on The James, Glow Golf, and lots of crafts and activities at The River Pool. I would like to thank our entire Kingsmill team for putting together a great calendar of events and executing them proudly.

We also launched our new Member website in July, and we thank you for your patience and support as we keep building! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any issues logging into the new site.

Did you know that between our Kingsmill Summer Camp, Junior Golf Camps, Junior Golf Leagues, and Junior Tennis Camps, we have seen over 400 juniors participate in summer programming this year?

August is a great time of year around The Club to celebrate as the last of our Junior Summer camps are finishing and summer winds down. Come down to the Marina to check out our new pontoon boat and jet skis, and get in that last summer ride! We are excited for our programming this month which includes Trivia Night, August Member Mixer, Member Mixology, Summer Movie Night, crafts and music at The River Pool, plus many Food & Beverage specials! Be on the lookout for further communication and details! We hope you can relax and enjoy the programming at The Club with your friends and families Thank you for being a Member, we look forward to seeing you around!

AGRONOMY UPDATE

Jimmy Gabel | Director of Agronomy

Summer is in full swing and the Bermudagrass is loving life with the hot weather. We have been mowing all our Bermudagrass non-stop throughout this growing season We have recently applied growth regulator applications to the tee boxes, fairways, and approaches. This will help tighten up the turf canopy and will also aid us in less clipping yield and decreased mowing frequency. We also applied a wetting agent along with the growth regulator to help limit localized dry spots

With this hot stretch of weather, our Bentgrass greens need extra attention and care. Many of you will see our team out with hoses hand watering the greens. We use moisture meters to help us identify the areas that need water on a preventative basis so that we can limit any wilt on the greens You will also notice that our fans are running on select holes. We also recently purchased three gas-powered fans that we can move around from hole to hole as needed. Two of these are stationed on the Plantation course and one at the Woods. Greens in areas that have less airflow than others require these fans to help air movement Bentgrass does not like hot, humid weather, and the fans allow us to create an atmosphere that is more desirable to the turf.

We recently sodded select tee boxes on the River Course We selected Zeon Zoysia for the turf type Zeon is a fine-bladed Zoysiagrass that blends well with our existing Bermudagrass. It can also be cut to a low height so once it is established, we will be able to mow it at the same height as the rest of our turf on the tees. We also sodded a large portion of 13 green surround as well as select patches around some of the other greens with the Zeon Zoysiagrass thrives in the shade so it should have no problem growing in some of these shaded areas. Thank you for your support in all that we do, and thank you for being a Member!

James Paige

Jimmy Gabel

GOLF

GOLF SHOP -

GOLF RULES & TIPS

John Todd Gantt | Head Golf Professional, River Course

Club Face Control

Club face control is very important when it comes to hitting your golf shots long and straight Most players have an open club face at the top of their backswing which can lead to those weak shots to the right If you struggle with this, here is a great example of where your club face should be at the top of your backswing. See pictures below.

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Be sure the cl oward the sky as shown in the second picture

If you were to e club face and your lead arm, both lines should be parallel to each other.

Thank you for taking the time to read our Golf Tips for August, and we look forward to seeing you out on the course!

John Todd Gantt, PGA

Golf Shop Games Upcoming Events

Monday, September 4: Labor Day Best Ball Tournament

Members can register for Golf Shop Games Events through Golf Genius Event invitations will be emailed two weeks prior to the event date All events will be tee times on their own

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and have two incredible daughters and three wonderful, wild grandsons. Family is what makes the world go round.

Why Pat became a Member

I moved to Washington, D C at the age of 20 and spent the next 42 years there trying to figure things out. I retired from Montgomery County Public Schools in 2014 where I worked in the Department of Energy Management then moved to Kingsmill where ‘The news is boring and I’m always early’!

What is your favorite thing about Kingsmill?

I love Kingsmill mostly because I have made more friends in the last nine years here than I did in 42 years in D.C. What a great place to live!

Favorite Vacation Spot

Besides being one of the most beautiful places on earth, Zion National Park has an energy about it that creates a quiet calming effect. It’s a great escape

Fun Fact

At my 50th high school class reunion I was voted least changed...They said I was still a misfit!!

Monthly Events

Thursday 03

Live Music at James Landing Grille

5 PM - 8 PM

Join us for dinner and live music featuring Joe Heilman.

Entertainment at The River Pool

Sunday 06 Saturday 05

Root Beer Float Day at The River Pool

Member Mixer at Eagles Patio

Wednesday 09

12 PM - 4 PM

Join us for lunch, beverages, water fun, and DJ Greg.

Trivia Night at Elements 1010

7 PM - 8 PM

Join us for bar snacks, drinks, and test your trivia knowledge.

12 PM - 4 PM

Join us for lunch, beverages, water fun, and Root Beer Floats for a fee.

KTA Tennis Mixer

4 PM - 6 PM

Please join KTA for a Tennis Mixer. Reservations Required.

5 PM - 7 PM

Enjoy complimentary Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Live music from Kingsmill Band. Reservations required.

Live Music at James Landing Grille

Thursday 10 Saturday 12

Entertainment at The River Pool

4 PM - 7 PM

Join us for dinner and live music featuring Jocelyn Oldham.

S'mores Event at The Mill

8 PM - 9 PM

Enjoy a s'mores bar for $5 pp.

12 PM - 4 PM

Join us for lunch, beverages, water fun, hair braiding, and DJ Greg.

Entertainment at The River Pool

12 PM - 4 PM

Join us for lunch, beverages, water fun, and DJ Ross.

Thursday 17

Live Music at James Landing Grille

5 PM - 8 PM

Join us for dinner and live music featuring Lane Rice.

Friday 18

Movie Night at the Outdoor Sports Pool

8 PM - 10 PM

Join us for an outdoor movie featuring "Jurassic Park".

Thursday 24 Saturday 26 Saturday 19

Mixology at James Landing Grille

Tuesday 22

6 PM - 8 PM

Join us for a complimentary sample of New Amsterdam.

Full Cash bar available. Reservations required.

View All Member Events

For more information, contact the Membership Office at (757) 258-1630.

Live Music at James Landing Grille

5 PM - 8 PM

Join us for dinner and live music featuring The LoveCats.

Entertainment at The River Pool

12 PM - 4 PM

Join us for lunch, beverages, water fun, and DJ Greg.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Mark Florimonte | Executive Chef, CEC

Happy August from the Culinary Corner

What a great time of the year I appreciate all the fresh produce from around the state, along with all the amazing seafood that is so readily available to us. The vegetables just snap with freshness and the seafood has that amazing sweet smell and buttery flavor.

Around the Resort, we continue to challenge ourselves to keep improving our offerings and service standards. We are slowly adding more entrée offerings at Eagles, and the menu will continue to grow as we get feedback from everyone James Landing Grille is also adding more menu items and running them as daily specials so that we can take full advantage of what is the freshest product available that particular day

Again, thank you, everyone, for your support and helpful feedback. It is greatly appreciated. Hope to see you around the Resort.

Mark Florimonte, Executive Chef, C.E.C.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Member Mixer

TENNIS & RETAIL

RACQUET SPORTS UPDATE

Director of Racquet Sports | Davy Hairston

What a summer it has been with camps, full of future stars. Courts have been busy with morning beat-theheat players And improvements have been taking shape all around the property! Thanks to all who have come out to enjoy our programs, lessons, and events August will offer more of the same with a KTA Mixer early in the month and camps continuing until kids head back to school.

Our facility and new amenities have survived the summer heat and storms extremely well. Matt has done a great job on the courts with improved irrigation and grooming, and Julia Linkenauger has joined us as our new Shop Supervisor She brings a wealth of administrative strengths and familiarity with tennis that will surely enhance our offerings and your member experience.

RETAIL UPDATE

Director of Retail | Kari Scruggs

Happy August!

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Don’t e eligible to rec of our outlets Member discount on clubs is 10% off sticker price Please keep in mind that almost anything can be ordered, even if we do not carry it specifically in our stores.

Thank you to those who continue to shop with us! Please do not hesitate to contact me for any special requests or feedback!

Kari

WELLNESS

FITNESS UPDATE

Charles Petronella | Sports Club Manager

Have you seen the latest Fitness Center update?

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The Indoor Pool closed on Monday, July 24 for renovations, which will include new roofing, new pool pumps and filtration, a re-plaster of the indoor pool, new tile work, upgraded lighting, and updated cosmetics. Our best estimate of timeframe for this closure is currently ninety days. We will continue to update the project status and timeline as we work through the renovation