CTCC July Newsletter 2023

CAROLINATRACECOUNTRYCLUB

JULY 2023

WELCOME

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

A mild June is leading to a hot July! We are thankful for our maintenance crew for working hard all year round and keeping our greens looking the best they have ever been!

During June, we have had our photo shoot that will be used for our new website that will be launched this fall We are excited to see the new website and how wonderful our club is looking

This month, we are looking forward to a great 4th of July Celebration with live music from Todd and Kathy Our first Cars and Clubs will be on the 22nd All vehicles can register for the show. Parking to show off your vehicle will be the lower parking lot (close to the driving range) and spectator parking will be the upper parking lot (by the tennis courts).

The 9 and Wine was a huge hit in June! We decided to make July's a 9 and Drive-In. Play 9 holes and when you're finish park your cart on the back lawn to enjoy a movie

We are also looking forward to our annual Trace Cup July 14-15 the Blue Angels will face the Red Devils Call the Pro Shop for more information

MEETOURTEAM

GENERAL MANAGER

Ray Reyes

rreyes@carolinatracecc com

919 499 5121 x202

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Grant Gilbert

ggilbert@carolinatracecc com

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

Kate Woods

kwoods@carolinatracecc.com

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ADMIN ASSISTANT

Patti Kieffer

pkieffer@carolinatracecc com

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EXECUTIVE CHEF

Shaan Colyer

scolyer@carolinatracecc com

919 499 5941

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Eric Graveen

egraveen@carolinatracecc.com

919.499.5941

HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Michael Carbaugh

mcarbaugh@carolinatracecc com

919 499 5121

DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION

André Panet-Raymond

coachandre@carolinatracecc com

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MEMBER RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION

April Fleming

afleming@carolinatracecc com

919 499 5121

CLUB HOURS

Monday & Tuesday: Club Closed

Wednesday- Saturday: 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM

Sunday: Club Closed

GOLF SHOP

Monday- Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

JONES PUB

Monday & Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday & Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

NEWMEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Grant Gilbert

July is one of the most fun summer months in the Carolinas, and we hope to see you at all of our exciting events! The Firecracker Scramble and cookout will be a blast, and we are also adding something new this month for all of you car enthusiast out there! The "Cars and Clubs" event will be held at the Country Club on the 22nd of July in the lower level parking lot. All make models and years are able to register with no restrictions. Spectators will park at the upper level parking lot near the tennis courts. We will send out more detail to everyone on the exact starting time; however, I can tell you it will be an evening event. We hope to see you all there!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Doug and Rae Ann Mcneil

Jeffrey and Jessica Richard

Ken Lobaugh

Alex and Lisa Ortiz

Reggie and Sheryl Kelly

Lucas and Courtney Ziller

WOMEN'SCLUB,WGA,ANDL9H

WOMEN'S CLUB

Our purpose is to promote friendship and communication among the women of Carolina Trace Country Club (CTCC) and to benefit the local community.

Membership is open to all women who are members of the Carolina Trace Country Club

Membership entails:

Our $20 annual dues; Our monthly luncheon meeting 50/50 raffle proceeds allow us to support LOCAL charities;

We have an exciting nine months of speakers and programs scheduled starting the second Friday in September

We welcome you to join the CTCC Women’s Club You may join anytime, but we invite you to join NOW! You may deliver your check payable to “CTCC Women’s Club” to Billie Zulich (Treasurer) at 92 Northridge Trail or Gail Harris (President) at 282 Fairway Lane

LADIES 9 HOLE GOLF ASSOCIATION (L9H) Maureen Travis

Are you a woman interested in golfing for fun in a league? Playing only 9 holes? Do you have an established handicap or willing to work towards one?

If you answered yes to the above questions, then the L9H is right for you We play a different game every Tuesday from March through December with a monthly Team Tournament on the fourth Tuesday We have tee times every Tuesday in January and February but no official games We also have a business meeting and lunch on the fourth Wednesday of the month

The weekly winners earn points that are paid out in Pro Shop credit at the end of the year. Our dues are $30 annually If you join after July 1, then dues are $15

Some of the events that the L9H participates in are the Combined 9 & 18 Holers Tournament in June, Lemonade Day in July, CTCC Championship in August, and the October Breast Cancer Awareness Tournament

We strive to build a strong camaraderie together

If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please contact our President, Maureen Travis at mjtravis56@hotmail com

WGA NEWS: 9/18 COMBINED

TOURNAMENT

Mary Keith

As has been a tradition for many years, members of the WGA and the Nine Hole Golf Association played their annual combined tournament on June 6 This year ’ s tournament was hosted by the WGA and was organized by Tournament Chair, Pat Diepold, along with her committee

The format for the tournament was a straight scramble and all participants played from the orange tees on Lake Before teeing off, players were welcomed with a snack bag First place winners were the team of Barbara Berman, Theresa Boyd, Carol Burgess and Carina Perrone

After the tournament, the players enjoyed lunch in the Hearthstone Room Awards were given after the lunch

Next year ’ s tournament will be hosted by the Nine Hole Golf Association.

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COACH'S CORNER

André Panet-Raymond PGA MASTER PROFESSIONAL

During a full swing, do you try to keep the club face from turning during your backswing and follow through in order to hit the ball straight?

Do you try to get the club under the ball in order to hit the ball in the air?

Do you keep your balance on the balls of your feet during the swing, otherwise known as an 'athletic stance’?

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Do you think it is important for your toes to be aligned at the target in order to hit the ball to the target?

Do you think your legs should be in the same position when the ball is being struck, as it is when you start the swing?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, there is a concept that is misunderstood which can drastically impact your golf swing

Too many golf instructors assume that these concepts are understood by all golfers and miss the most fundamental beginning to learning the golf swing Posture, Grip, Stance, and Alignment are taught in the first golf lesson by 99 9% of golf professionals None of these will help the full swing for a beginner, if they don’t understand the proper hand rotation (1 ), ball contact (2 ), balance (3 ), ball positioning (4 ), or weight shift (5 )

Remember that there are many optical illusions and concepts that are not necessary logical, but are rational with respect to physics The old adage is that “Golf Is A Game Of Opposites” so if you answered yes to any of the above questions, you ’ re actually in the norm Most golfers have at least one conceptual misunderstanding Ben Hogan was once quoted, “If you do everything in your golf swing the opposite of what you think you should, you’ll probably have a pretty good swing "

PRO SHOP Michael

Carbaugh

The Pro Shop overfloweth with merchandise! More new arrivals for the ladies from Adidas, Ahead, and Greg Norman including colorful sleeveless tops and matching skorts from all three designers

On the men ’ s side we have received a significant number of new shirts from the same companies Ahead’s shirts are fun and playful with creative patterns that include a lobster motif on one style and guitars and pineapples on another The Adidas shirts offer an athletic modern fit along with best in class cooling materials while the Greg Norman shirts offer a more traditional fit and style

Lastly, we have received a number of new hats from Richardson and Pukka Hats Some of these hats present a retro feel and harken back to styles from the late 70s and early 80s with mesh backs and corded rope on the brims

Stop in the shop and check out all the great new merchandise.

Head Golf Professional

MEMBERSPOTLIGHT

DOUG AND RAE ANN MCNEIL

Doug and Rae Ann joined Carolina Trace Country Club as Sports Members; they wanted to meet people in the community and enjoy all the fun amenities the club has to offer

Doug loves to ride Indian Motorcycles and come to our Cigar club meetings on the third Thursday of each month. He will also be attending his first poker night at the club soon! Doug is currently working at Fort Liberty, and we thank him for serving our Country

Rae Ann loves to play Mah Jong and is quickly growing a passion for the game of golf She also had her first golf lesson this month! Rae Ann stated "The first thing I recommend doing when you move into Carolina Trace is joining the country club, as it has introduced us to so many great people in such a short amount of time "

Outside of the club, Doug and Rae Ann enjoy going hiking and canoeing, and they are excited to get their canoes into Lake Trace as soon as possible!

Doug has a Scottish heritage and he can be seen in the picture above wearing a kilt!

FEATURED RECIPIE

Shaan Coyler Executive Chef

TURKEY BURGER

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

1 tsp sea salt

1 egg

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp liquid smoke

1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside With clean hands, mix the ground turkey with all of the patty ingredients in a large mixing bowl with Gently work the mixture until it's cohesive Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and carefully form them into patties. Place the patties onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. With your thumb, press a divot into the middle of each patty this will prevent the patty from shrinking on the grill. Place the patties in the fridge and let them chill for about 30 minutes. This helps them firm up so they don't fall apart on the grill.

When it's go time, preheat your grill to medium-high heat around 450º F. Clean the grill well. If you need to grease your grill, dip a wad of paper towels in some vegetable oil and glide the soaked towel along the grate with tongs

Once the grill is ready, transfer the patties to the grill, cover, and let them cook for about 4-5 minutes Gently flip them (they should have nicely formed grill marks on the cooked side), cover, and let them cook for another 4-5 minutes Check the internal temperature with a Meat Thermometer, looking for an internal temperature of 165º F

When the burgers are ready, transfer them to a clean plate or platter and serve them with fresh brioche buns and your choice of toppings.

CAMP TRACE NEWS

By the time of this printing, Camp Trace will be in full swing. Stay tuned to this space next month to see the fun we all had!

Camp Trace is sponsored and manned by Club members for our children and grandchildren with the support of club general manager, Ray Reyes and golf pro, Mike Carbaugh.

Campers attend Monday - Friday from 9 am to noon There will be Arts and Crafts, Golf, and Tennis activities Extra activities are held in the afternoon or some evenings for campers and their families

For new club members, this is an excellent opportunity to get to know the people in the community and to have a lot of fun doing so There will be many volunteer opportunities Please join us in this exciting and fun event

If you have any questions, please contact: Diana Stepanik – d stepanik@yahoo com or Jayne Loo –jayne papadakisloo@gmail com

For volunteer opportunities, please contact Bernadette Russel - bfpeace@gmail.com

TENNIS NEWS

Summer is heating up. We’re having a lot of players joining us on the courts for fun play We’d love to see you!

If you’d like to become a Carolina Trace Tennis Association member, we are now collecting dues for 2023. Dues for 2023 will remain at $25/person. You can give your CTTA dues to any of the board members noted below Additionally, if you have any questions about events, or coordinated playing times, please contact Jayne Loo at jayne papadakisloo@gmail com

CTTA membership is open to all country club members who would like to play tennis and join our fun It’s a great way to enhance your social and tennis experience We will continue to have events throughout the year

For more information regarding a Carolina Trace Country Club Membership, please contact Grant Gilbert, Carolina Trace Membership Director at 919-499-5121 x 214 or ggilbert@carolinatracecc com

Hope to see you on the courts soon Carolina Trace Tennis Association (CTTA) Board

CTTA (CAROLINA TRACE TENNIS ASSOCIATION) BOARD

Jayne Loo – President and Mixed Doubles Coordinator, Mondays & Fridays; jayne.papadakisloo@gmail.com

Jayne coordinates the open play, for all level of players, with ball machine warm-ups on Monday & Friday mornings (times vary throughout the year) Please contact Jayne for more information

Karen Scheidegger – Treasurer; kshydog@hotmail com

WELLNESSANDELITESPORTSCAMP

FITNESS UPDATE

Caroline Boyd-Castelly

Fitness Director

Happy summer from CTCC Fitness! The days are getting hotter, so grab a towel and come join us for Water Aerobics on Wednesday’s & Friday’s 10:15-11:15am Classes are fun, upbeat, and refreshingly assessable for all fitness levels; water resistance is both challenging and therapeutic

Our indoor classes remain consistent, finding new ways to be challenged and the community is strong and supportive Each week workouts are educational, well-rounded, and varietal, including work on balance and mobility

Fitness tip:

Add balance and stability work into your weekly fitness routine Try this circuit (10 reps each side, 2-3 rounds)

Cable core press (Pallof press)

Seated single leg quad extension (swiss ball)

Single leg balance - 45 sec

Speed skaters

Bird-dog - isometric hold 30 sec

ELITE SPORTS CAMP UPDATE

André Panet-Raymond

PGA MASTER PROFESSIONAL

Trace’s “Elite Sports Camp” was a success, despite a week of rain!

The Elite Sports Camp at Trace launched during the third week of June yes, during the same week of daily rain for seven days Nonetheless, the nine campers were able to receive elite coaching for swimming, golf, and yoga for five days Tennis was challenged with closed courts, yet the campers still learned tennis skills off of the courts

The next scheduled Elite Sports Camp at Trace is slotted for the week of July 10th There are a couple of openings for that camp but they’re filling quickly!

BBQ COOK OUT - 1 PM TO 3 PM

LIVE MUSIC - 1 PM TO 4 PM