BD January Newsletter 2023

WELCOME

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

I hope that everyone has had a wonderful holiday season It is unbelievable that 2022 is already in the books Looking back, the events we hosted in 2022 we truly had some great events that will leave lasting memories for Black Diamond Ranch members and staff Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Holiday Dinner at the clubhouse The turnout was great and the performances were spectacular! Our New Years Eve party was also very exciting and everyone had so much fun ringing in the new year

I look forward to another prosperous year of serving our members and community. On behalf of the Black Diamond Ranch team, I would like to thank all who have contributed to the Holiday Fund. As always, thank you for being a Black Diamond Ranch Member.

MEETOURTEAM

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Yacine Kermouche ykermouche@blackdiamondranch com 352-234-8855

MEMBER EVENT COORDINATOR

DIRECTOR OF SALES

Cherri Shepard chall@blackdiamondranch com 352-453-5454

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Kimberly Friedman O'Berry kfriedman@blackdiamondranch.com 352-204-1191

HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL Dave McQuade dmcquade@blackdiamondranch com 352-746-3446

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT

Lisa Grundlock lgrundlock@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-0254

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT John McCarthy jmccarthy@blackdiamondranch com 352-746-0404

FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

Stacie Hein shein@blackdiamondranch com 352-204-1221

Christopher Fusaro cfusaro@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3449 POA PARKLANE

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

Bruce Grundlock, PGA bgrundlock@blackdiamondranch com 908-800-4394 blackdiamondranch.com

MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Yacine Kermouche

As we enter January, we would like to update our membership on the fantastic things our membership accomplished in December 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 for submitting new member referrals and encourage you all to continue to do so!

If you have any prospective members you would like to refer, please email: ykermouche@blackdiamondranch com

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

We are so happy to add so many great new members to Black Diamond Ranch!

Joseph and Jessica Pendzinski

Join us in welcoming them to our fantastic club!

PRO SHOPGOLF RULES & TIPS

Dave McQuade

On behalf of the Golf Operations Team, we want to wish you all a Healthy and Happy New Year! January continues our busy tournament season here at Black Diamond Ranch, and these events are listed below Our staff is ready and willing to do “whatever it takes” to make your Black Diamond golf experience second to none! Thank you all for your support, and let’s make 2023 your best golf year ever!

Upcoming Events:

Diamond Cup Four-Ball Match Play Championship: January 20th-22nd / Morning Tee Times 2-Person Teams / Men’s & Women’s Divisions / No Elimination

Entry Fee: $40 Per Team Ranch & Quarry Courses Sign-up Sheet is in the Golf Shop Lobby

Member Appreciation Day: Wednesday, January 25th

You may bring up to (15) guests out for a day of Golf, Food, and Camaraderie at Black Diamond Ranch for over 50% off the normal guest fee! Call the Golf Shop (352-746-346) to reserve your starting times

Nine & Dine: Friday, January 27th 3:00 Shotgun / Quarry Front-9 4-Person Scramble Sign-up Sheet is in the Golf Shop Lobby

Hole-In-One Club Tournament: January 28th / 9:00 Shotgun Quarry Course / Flights & Format TBD Sign-up Sheet is in the Golf Shop Lobby

Call the Golf Shop to reserve your starting times, as the tee sheet for these events fills up quickly

GOLF EVENTS

Diamond Cup Four-Ball Match Play Championship

January 20th, 21st, & 22nd

Please join us for the 2023 Diamond Cup FourBall Match Play Championship! Sign-up in the Golf Shop Lobby before the entry deadline on January 15th!

Men's Golf Clinic

January 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 31st | 4:00 PM

We keep seeing tremendous improvement for male golfers. Each week we work on different parts of the game to focus on

Ladies Golf Clinic

January 4th, 11th, & 18th | 3:00 PM

What started as an instructional session has evolved into a social event It’s amazing to see the ladies improve on their game and meet new people

Member Appreciation

January 25th | All-Day Event

Bring a friend (at a discounted price) to experience our beautiful courses & club! For more information call 352-746-3446

MEMBERSPOTLIGHT

Steven Pritchard

This month’s member spotlight is Mr Pritchard! During his professional career, Mr Pritchard was an agent and manager for various country music stars. He is currently building new homes in Black Diamond and is looking to sell them to new members! He has a new spec house on Treyburn that is open and available Please reach out to Mr. Pritchard if you have any friends or family looking to move into Black Diamond! There are multiple homes with various options available

FOOD&BEVERAGE

FEATURED RECIPIE

Chris Fusaro

Ingredients Needed:

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 teaspoons chopped garlic

4 cups chopped mixed mushrooms, such as button, cremini, portobello, oyster, chanterelle, and shiitake

2 teaspoons sea salt

4 cups stemmed and chopped kale

4 cups of water

2 cups yellow cornmeal

2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/2 cup shredded vegan mozzarella cheese

1 cup Chunky Marinara Sauce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit Oil a large casserole dish

POLENTA, MUSHROOM, AND KALE CASSEROLE

Cooking Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat

Add 1 teaspoon of the garlic and mushrooms then saute until the mushrooms are cooked through for 5 to 8 minutes

Stir in 1 teaspoon of the salt and set aside

Steam the kale until tender for 1 to 2 minutes, drain, finely chop, and set aside

Combine water, the remaining 2 teaspoons of garlic, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat

Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and slowly add the cornmeal, while whisking

Cook, stirring often with a whisk until the polenta thickens for about 5 minutes

Add the parsley and mix to combine thoroughly, then set aside

To assemble the casserole, pour half of the polenta into the prepared dish and smooth it out with a spatula or knife

Top with layers of mushrooms, cheese, and kale, then top with the remaining half of polenta

Spoon the tomato sauce over the polenta and bake for 30 minutes Let cool for 10 minutes before serving

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

John McCarthy

To prepare for a successful 2023 golf season we spend a lot of time behind the scenes working on our equipment The effort is dedicated to reeling maintenance and rebuilding these cutting units We also go through preventatively and repair any necessary items on each machine to make sure they are ready for the season

Pre-emerge: Our applications for pre-emerge will begin this month for spring and summer weeds The product that we will be using will have both pre and post-emergent effects

The post-emergent will take care of any of the lingering winter weeds on the course that is still visible The pre-emerge product will prevent the weeds from emerging from the time of application to early summer These products will need to be watered in so we will need to find a good weather window for application

The entire golf course maintenance team is looking forward to hosting many exciting member events in 2023 and rest assured we will put our very best foot forward in delivering a fun and fair golf course for you and your guest’s enjoyment

RETAIL

RETAIL UPDATE

Dave McQuade

New Outerwear Has Arrived!

As the January temperatures dip into the 50’s, we have just received a wide selection of Men’s & Women’s outerwear that will keep you warm! We have you covered from Hoodies to Vests! The Golf Shop is fully stocked with the latest in Men’s & Women’s Apparel, Clubs, and accessories. Come in and check out the fine selections from Peter Millar, GG Blue, Adidas, Foot Joy, Kate Lord, Puma, and others.

The newest edition Callaway Rouge ST Max Woods and irons have been a big hit with our membership, in addition to the new XXIO “12” Woods & Irons These clubs have been voted the best by Golf Digest for the Country Club Golfer, as they provide more loft and longer distance Demo a set and you will be convinced! As always, we are eager to fit you with the correct club for your game and answer any questions you may have with regard to shaft flex, loft, and playing characteristics of these new models

January MONTHLYEVENTS

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