WELCOME CLUB MESSAGE
Dave Miller PGA Golf Professional
Januarywasfilledwithsomebonusgolfweather Hopefullysomeofyougotouttoenjoythecourseandmoderate tempsbeforeacoldandsnowyFebruaryshowsup.TheClubtooksomewaterdamageinthemainentrance, bathrooms,theAdditionandKitchenovertheholidaybutisbeingrepairedandupgradedaswemoveintoFebruary
Wearenowstartingtofinalizeourupcomingeventsfortheyearandwewillhaveallthedatesandtimesforthose shortly Thegolfcourseiswithstandingtheconstantweatherchangeswell,andwillbeprimeshapeforthe2023 season Thenewcartfleetisreadytoroll,andwehaveupgradedourbeveragecarttobetterserviceyououtonthe course TheGolfShopisfullystocked,andweareexcitedtohavemanyDemoDaysplannedforthebeginningof thegolfseason.
ThankyouforyourMembershipandsupport.Wearelookingforwardtoagreat2023!!
DaveMiller
PGAGolfProfessional
MEETOURTEAM
PGA Head Golf Professional
Dave Miller
dmiller@ccothenorth com 937 374 5000 ext 2
Director of Catering & Events
Stacy Black
stblack@ccothenorth com 937 374 5000 ext 4
Office Manager
Jacquie Ayers
jayers@ccothenorth com
937 374 5000 ext 7
Director of Course & Grounds
Kevin Butts
kbutts@ccothenorth com
937 374 5030
Executive Chef
Jason Downey
jdowney@ccothenorth com 937 374 5000 ext 5
Front of House Manager
Kyle Thomas
kthomas@ccothenorth com
937 374 5000 ext 5
GOLFSHOPHOURSOFOPERATION
Wednesday-Sunday: 9:00AM-4:00PM
TeeTimesBeginat9:30AM
Monday&Tuesday:Closed
Theputtinggreenandshortgameareais openforuse-weatherpending.
Thedrivingrangeisclosedthroughthe winter
PleasealltheGolfShopforupdateson playingconditions.
PRO TIPS
Dave Miller PGA Head Golf Professional
14ProTipsforBeginners(ornot)
1 Don’tbecomearangerat Thisisactuallygreat advice Alwaysrememberthatwhilethedrivingrange isgreatpractice,don’tgettoocomfortablethere.Don’t beafraidtohitthecourse!
2 Takinglessonsisworththemoney Equipment upgradesaregreatandnecessary,butsometimes, ratherthanspending$100+onyetanotheritem, spendingthatmoneyonalessoncanpaybig dividends.
3.Startwithchipshots.Startingwithshortchipshots, whenyou’reanultranewcomer,canbehelpfulin learningthebasic(andmostimportant)foundationof thegolfswing:Learninghowtoputtheclubfaceon thegolfball
4 Masteryourgrip Startingwithagoodgripisso important.Abadgripcancausesomanyissuesin yourgolfswing
5 Get“fitted”forclubs Youdon’tneedtogetfitright away,butonceyoustarttogetserious,poorlyfitgolf clubscancauselong-termissuesinyourgolfswing.
6 Keepyourheaddownonputts Getusedtolistening totheballgointotheholewithoutnecessarilylooking uptoseeitdrop.
7.Aimforthecenterofthegreenandnottheflags It'strueforthepros,andit’strueforbeginners,too
8 Haveashortmemory Badshotswillcome They’ll comeoften.That’sjustgolf.Don’ttakethemtoo seriouslyanddon’tdwellonthem Getafewlessons
9 Findyourtempoearly Goodtempo,akathespeed andrhythmwithwhichyouswingthegolfclub,can coverforalotofillsearly Swingingfastisfine,butas longasyou'realwaysswingingsmoothly
10.Patience.There’llbedayswhenyouplaythatwill leaveyouwonderingwhyyouplayatall There’llbe timeswhenyoufeellikeyou’renotimproving Golfisa strangegame,butstaypatientanditwillalways rewardyou.
11 Don’tplayheroball Hittheshotyouknowyoucan hit,nottheone-in-10shotthatyouarecapableof hitting.Golfisagameofmisses.
12 Alwaysstaybalanced Whenyou’restartingout, swayingbackandforthinyourgolfswingwillonly makeithardertoputtheclubfaceontheball.Stay balancedduringyourswing,andalwaysmakesureto stickyourfinish
13 Pickupaftereightstrokes Playgolfhoweveryou want,butifyou’rejuststartingout,don’tbeafraidof pickingaftereightshots Don’tfeelobligatedtofinish everyhole,justgooutandhavefuntryingtohitgood shots
14.Teeitforward.Thisisimportantforallgolfers. Mostcourseshaveanumberofdifferentteeboxes. Playtherightonesforyourability,andwhenyou’re startingout,thatmeansteeingitforward
COURSE MAINTENANCE
Kevin Butts Director of Course & Grounds
It’sbeenalongwinteralreadyandIbelievewearenotevenhalfwaythrough Wearereadyforniceweatherand togetthis2023seasonontheroad!Withtheabundanceofrainandthawedgroundtheentirepropertyis extremelywetwhichismakingitverydifficulttogetanythingaccomplishedonthecourse.Wehavebeenbusy withsomemuchneededfacilityrepairsandupgradesofthemaintenancebuildingaswellascleaningand organizingourentireshoptomakeoperationsmoreefficientoncetheseasonhashit Ourfocushasbeenonwinter preventativemaintenancetoequipment,fresheningupcourseaccessoriesandpreppingourfacilitiesforSpring We hopetogetoutonthecoursesoonanddosometreeremovalandsomesmallprojectsinthenearfutureifMother Natureallows.
Assomehaveseen,wehadsometurfdesiccationontheputtinggreen.Thebrownspotswillgreenupagainonce wegetintogrowingweather-theblusterycoldwindsblewoffthesnowandexposedtheturf So,youwillsee greenspotswhichwereprotectedbythesnow,andbrownturfdamagedbythefrigid30mphwinds Theextreme temperaturechangeof60degreesto-30windchillin24hoursalsoplayedapart-theturfdidn'thavetimetofully hardenandgodormantbeforethecoldweather Thisiswhyyouwillevenseebrowntipsofgrassinyourlawns, wheretheywerenotprotectedbysnow.Wehavepulledcoresamplesoftheputtinggreenandhavebroughtthem insidetoensurethatwastheonlyissueweweredealingwith.Wearepositivetheturfwillgrowthroughwithsome agronomicpracticestothegreens Wehopeeveryonehadasafeandenjoyableholidayseasonandhopetoseeall ofourmembersinthenearfuturewhenspringarrives!
FEATURED RECI
Jason Downey Executive Chef
Hellotoyouall ThisFebruary,wewillbe ourregularWeeklyTraditions,andaddin 'BigBuffetBrunch'startingonSunday,F ThiswilloccuronthefirstSundayofeve willincludeanoverthetopall-you-can-e anomeletandcarvingstationforonly$2 person PleasereachouttoKyleThomas reservations
OnFebruary12th,takeadvantageofour
TakeoutofferingfortheBigGame.LetC workforyousoallyouhavetodoisenjo withfamilyandfriends!
Iwouldliketoinformyouthatwewillbe ourmenusfortheslowerseasonstartinginFebruary. Wewillstillbeofferinganarrayofdelectablecuisine foryou,justwithasmallerselectionofchoices Please keepinmindwearealwayswillingtoworkwith dietaryrestrictionsandspecialrequests
I'dliketoshareoneofmyfavoritedessertrecipeswith you-adeliciouspineapplecakesuretopleaseany crowd Enjoy!
PineappleCake
IngredientsforCake
11/2qtflour
3tspbakingsoda
6beateneggs
41/2cupsofsugar
11/2tspsalt
2qtcrushedpineapplewithjuice
IngredientsforGlaze
3cupspowderedsugar
1qtCrushedPineapplewithjuice
1canevaporatedmilk
IngredientsforIcing
2lbspowderedsugar
1lbcreamcheese
1/2cupmeltedmargarine
2TbspLemonJuice
Directions:
Sift flour, baking soda & salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir in beaten eggs and pineapple juice. Mix well. Pour batter into greased pan and bake at 325 degrees for approximately 40 minutes or until done
Place all ingredients for glaze in a small stock pot and bring to a slight boil
Simmer, stirring often until glaze is reduced to a syrup-like consistency Approximately 30 minutes Once cake is out of the oven, poke holes throughout the cake and spread glaze evenly over the cake Cool completely
Cut cream cheese into cubes and melt in the microwave
Place all icing ingredients in an extra large mixing bowl (sugar last) Mix evenly
Spread cream cheese icing over cooled cake Enjoy!
MEMBER DINING
HOURS OF OPERATION
Wednesday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday & Tuesday: Closed
EVENTS
Stacy Black Director of Catering/Events
TheGolfSeasonatCCNmayhavesloweddown,but thingsarecertainlygoingtoberampinguphereat CCN’sClubhouseforthemonthofFebruaryStarting offthemonth,wehaveSmartGuyinaTiereturningfor aMixologyClass,focusingon“LovePotions”on Saturday,February4Weencourageallattendeesto bringtheirowncocktailshakersandstirrerssincethisis ahands-onandsampleclass
Afterwelearnhowtocreateourowncocktailstoshare withtheoneswelove,weinviteyoutojoinusforan exquisitediningexperienceonFebruary11aswe celebrateValentines’DayatCCNChefJasonhas createdaFourCourseexclusivemenuforthisspecial eveningBesuretoaskaboutourelevatedadditional diningoptionsandSweetheartPackagewhenmaking yourreservation.
WearethrilledtoannouncethatcominginMarch,we havearrangedforaBelleofDaytonTastingNighton March11.Thistastingwillfeaturetheirsignaturespirits ofGin,VodkaandRumTheyarethefirstdistilleryto winaDoubleGolfmedalinOhio’shistoryatSan FranciscoWorldSpiritscompetitionfortheirGin.Asa specialtreat,theywillalsobeofferingtheirsmallbatch whiskey-DetrickDetrickStraightRyeWhiskeyismade fromjustfourbarrels,eacha53-gallon,hand-toasted #4charwhiteoakbarrelcomingfromtheOhioRiver ValleyDetrickisthefirststraightryewhiskeytobe distilledinDayton,OhiosinceProhibition.PleaseRSVP tomeviaemailorphoneifyouwouldliketoattend JoinusonthefollowingSaturdayasNewportAquarium bringsaspecialfeatheredfriendtoCCN.Waveson Wheelseducationaloutreachprogramwillbringoneof theirpenguinambassadorstoyou,whereyouwillenjoy anupcloseandpersonalencounterwithapenguin!
Duringthispresentation,participantswilllearnabout theseincredibleanimals,includingtheirnaturalhistory, geography,diet,predators,andWAVEFoundation’s researchandconservationinitiativesAtthecloseofthis approximately60-minuteexperience,youwillhavea greaterunderstandingandappreciationofthese remarkablebirds!*Duetospacelimitations,thiseventis exclusivelyforCCNMembersandimmediatefamily membersonly
With all these happenings at CCN, one might think we would have no availability for our members’ private gatherings, meetings, and celebrations, right? Wrong! We still welcome and have multiple openings in our private rooms, banquet space, courtyard and even our golf course for Spring and Summer reservations. CCN members also have the option of sponsoring a private event for friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, and businesses. For more information, or to check upcoming dates, please reach out to me by email or phone at stblack@ccothenorth.com or 937- 374-5000 ext 103.
