BDR March Newsletter 2023

WELCOME

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

As you all know, Bruce Grundlock has accepted a position to oversee multiple courses in the Orlando area When I arrived here in December of 2021, Bruce treated me like a member of the family and made me feel welcome We wish him well in his new role and know he will do a great job!

As I take on the role of Interim General Manager, I want you to know we will continue our goal of delivering “An Experience Second to None.” We are fortunate to have a great membership, and people that have sacrificed hundreds of hours of their personal time to better the Club. As the search continues for another General Manager, our entire Black Diamond Team will be working hard to achieve the previously stated goal

If at any time you have a question or need assistance, it will be our pleasure to assist you! On behalf of all the employees, thank you for your patience and understanding and know that we are here for YOU!!

Dave McQuade, PGA Master Professional Director of Golf | Interim General Manager

239-285-5342

MEETOURTEAM

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Yacine Kermouche

ykermouche@blackdiamondranch com

352-234-8855

MEMBER EVENT COORDINATOR

Kimberly Friedman O'Berry kfriedman@blackdiamondranch.com

352-204-1191

DIRECTOR OF GOLF | INTERIM GM

Dave McQuade

dmcquade@blackdiamondranch com

352-746-3446

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT

Lisa Grundlock

lgrundlock@blackdiamondranch.com

352-746-0254

DIRECTOR OF SALES

Cherri Shepard

chall@blackdiamondranch com

352-453-5454

XECUTIVE CHEF

hristopher Fusaro

fusaro@blackdiamondranch.com

52-746-3449

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

John McCarthy

jmccarthy@blackdiamondranch com

352-746-0404

FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

Stacie Hein

shein@blackdiamondranch com

352-204-1221

CLUB HOURS

Monday: Club Closed

Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

3125 W Black Diamond Circle

Lecanto, Florida 34461

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Yacine Kermouche

In February we had tons of great events and good times with our members. Now entering March, we would like to update our membership on the fantastic additions to our membership in February We added some amazing new members, and we look forward to our existing membership welcoming them to Black Diamond Ranch. We would also like to thank all members submitting new member referrals and encourage you all to continue to do so!

Please email any membership referrals to ykermouche@blackdiamondranch.com

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

EVENTS

PRO SHOP -

GOLF RULES & TIPS

Dave McQuade

GOLF

“From the Golf Shop to the Fairway”

The month of March continues our busy tournament season as it features our annual Rider Cup, the largest tournament and most prestigious event at Black Diamond Ranch This year ’ s edition promises to be another fun event with a field of over 115 participants Later this month we will conducting our annual Ladies Member-Guest, which is the premiere women ’ s event of the year. In want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your patience and understanding as we continue our quest of elevating the service standards and our goal of providing you a golf experience “second to none. ” We are here for YOU! Please feel free to contact me at 239-285-5342 or dmcquade@blackdiamondranch com at any time and it will be my pleasure to assist you Let’s make 2023 your best golf year ever!

GOLF EVENTS

Conquering Cancer in Citrus County

Tuesday, March 7th

Callaway & XXIO Demo Day

Tuesday, March 14th

Rider Cup

March 15th & 16th

Nine & Dine

Friday, March 17th

Member Appreciation Day

Wednesday, March 22nd

Ladies Member-Guest

March 29th-31st

GOLFEVENTS

MEMBERSPOTLIGHT

Kacey Gay

Kacey moved to Black Diamond in July of 2012. Having worked and lived in Maryland, Louisiana, Australia, Pennsylvania, South and Central Florida, where she and her Husband came through the gates of Black Diamond, this is where they decided to settle and retire John has since passed, but Kacey keeps busy with the friends she's met and plays as much golf as possible, in numerous groups throughout the week the tee 'em up, as well as participating in outside ladies' groups and FSGA events She also has been and is still active in the committees You may see her walking her Scottish Terriers or taking them for cart rides at the end of each day Kacey is also an avid swimmer, practicing with the Masters Team at the YMCA during the week where she'll average 2.5 miles per day before dawn. Finding Black Diamond was great with the courses and facilities offered, but moreover with the people and friendships created here. Kacey is here year-round gratefully enjoying life.

Lynn Janson & Kacey Gay Winners of the 2023 Mixed Club Championship

CLUBEVENTS

Crust

FOOD&BEVERAGE

FEATURED RECIPIE: CLASSIC TURKEY POT PIE

Chris Fusaro

Ingredients Needed:

1box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie

Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box

Filling

1/3cup butter or margarine

1/3cup chopped onion

1/3cup all-purpose flour

1/2teaspoon salt

1/4teaspoon pepper

1can (14 oz) chicken broth

1/2cup milk

2 1/2cups shredded cooked turkey

2cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

Cooking Instructions

Heat oven to 425°F. Make pie crusts as directed on box for Two-Crust Pie, using 9-inch glass pie plate

In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended Gradually stir in broth and milk, cooking and stirring until bubbly and thickened

Stir in turkey and mixed vegetables Remove from heat Spoon into crust-lined pie plate Top with second crust; seal edge and flute. Cut slits in several places in top crust

Bake 20 minutes; cover edge of crust with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown Let stand 5 minutes before serving

CLUBEVENTS

GOLFCOURSEUPDATE

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

John McCarthy

This past February, we applied our annual mole cricket insecticide and will apply a granular fertilizer with Ronstar as pre-emergent herbicide. These two applications will help set the foundation for another growing season at Black Diamond. With a warm spring, we plan on opening up thinner areas on some of the fairways with a slicer to assist in a quicker green up This is all in an effort to promote the turf and get it growing.

Cultural programs on greens will also increase as we enter spring Light topdressing, vertical mowing, and venting will be common through the month. We be working around the member tournaments with these practices. Short grass on the Ranch will be foliar fertilized weekly this month and foliar fertility on shortgrass on the Highlands and Quarry will continue as well

Please feel free to reach out to me anytime with any questions or concerns.

RETAIL

RETAIL UPDATE

Dave McQuade

With the help of our outstanding merchandising support team, we have upgraded the ladies clothing lines to better match our member demographics. Just arrived are women ’ s Peter Millar, in addition to Adidas, Kate Lord, Greg Norman, Foot-Joy, GGBLUE, Tail, San Soleil, and IBKUL. New arrivals for Men include Foot-Joy, Peter Millar, Adidas, Greg Norman, Ahead, Travis Matthew, and Donald Ross Per members request, we have modified the Black Diamond Logo and it looks great! Our Black Diamond caps are a “must have” as they are quite unique! Stop by the Golf Shop as we will be conducting our St Patrick’s Day Sale which will be held from March 10th through the 20th.

CLUBEVENTS

MEMBER EVENTS

Kim Friedman

Spring is almost here! There are several member events going on in March. We have the 4C's Tournament, Rider Cup, and the Ladies Member-Guest. We also have a Game Night set for March 22nd from 5:00-7:00pmbring your own game! Of course, there are our regularly scheduled Member Events: Bible Study, Mah Jong, Ladies Day Luncheon, Poker Night and much, much more! Please take a look at the calendar to see all the events Black Diamond has to offer!

Looking ahead, I am in the process of planning the rest of the events for 2023. If you have any event suggestions, please stop by my office (located in the Golf Shop) and chat with me

CLUBEVENTS

RIDER

QUARRY COURSE FRIDAY

Bring a friend (at a discounted price) to experience our beautiful courses & club!

TURKEY

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

THURSDAY: BD Rider Cycling