KM July Newsletter

WELCOME

GENERAL MANAGER

Michael Pierce

michael.pierce@kingsmill.com

757-253-3975

Hello Club at Kingsmill Members, Happy 4th of July to everyone! Our Culinary Team has several great specials planned around the property this weekend to help us celebrate the birth of American Independence

July is full of Member programming and events like Live Music at James Landing Grille, Crafts at The River Pool, Glow Golf, a Museum Day trip, Summer Movie Night, and Jammin’ on The James with The Deloreans In addition, our Summer Camps are in full swing and there is still time to register.

Have you heard of the Cannon Club? The Cannon Club recognizes the tradition of Membership through sponsorship We are going to have a lot of fun with Cannon Club! Ask me how the next time that you see me.

Several projects were completed over the last thirty days including James Landing Grille exterior wood repair and painting, Eagles exterior wood repair and painting, The Mill / Tennis exterior wood repair and painting is underway, new furniture installed at Tennis, new TVs installed at James Landing Grille, and the Woods Course Bunker Sand install will be finished tomorrow We will continue to keep you posted on the status of projects

Thank you for being a Member,

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

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

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Greetings Kingsmill Members!

Last month, we shared the new Cannon Club sponsor program at The Club at Kingsmill. To qualify to become a Member of the Cannon Club, all it takes is your Sponsorship of just ONE (1) new Member If they enroll in a new Membership in any category, you become a Member of the Cannon Club - Class of 2023.

Cannon Club Members earn special privileges like Member Referral Sponsor Club Credits and invitations to exclusive special events, including the year-end Cannon Ball celebration where one Cannon Club Member will win complimentary monthly dues for a year!

Sponsor a new Member today and enjoy the benefits of the Cannon Club by calling our Membership Team at 757-253-3964 or by emailing kingsmill.membership@kingsmill.com.

Thank 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!

Bret and Kimberly Traw

Ken and Christine Mason

Bryan and Pamela Hunter

Will and Antonia Swink

Doni and Willie Mason

Mike and Vickie Atkins

Stephanie Asquith

Richardson & Rebecca Shoemaker

Michael and Cindi Strickland

REFERRED BY:

Amy and John McCarthy

Joe Latchum

Steve and Angela Kosmas

Robert and Teresa Sweaney

CLUB UPDATES

James Paige | VP of Club Operations

We appreciate all the Members who participated in great June programming around The Club, as we hosted our June Member Mixer, Paint ‘ n Sips, Tie Dye T-Shirts, Kids Night Out, and Mixology. I would like to thank our entire Kingsmill team for putting together a great calendar of events and executing them proudly

Did you know, the Eagles original building color was white? There is a great picture in Todd Gantt’s office of an early Michelob PGA Tour Event, that shows a group walking up #18 to a white Eagles Clubhouse!

July is a great time of year around The Club to celebrate, as Junior Summer Camps and our pools are in full swing! We are excited about our programming this month to include Bracelet Weaving, July Member Mixer at The Tennis Club, Glow Golf, Jammin on The James Concert Number 2 with The Deloreans, and 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 families and friends

Thank you for being a Member, we look forward to seeing you around!

James Paige

AGRONOMY UPDATE

Jimmy Gabel | Director of Agronomy

As you know, the weather in June has been cooler than usual, which has slowed down the growth of the Bermudagrass on our fairways This has allowed us to add lime to the fairways, tees, and approaches which will help to improve the overall health of the turf. Lime helps to neutralize acidity in the soil, which can lead to several problems, including reduced turf quality, increased susceptibility to pests and diseases, and poor drainage.

Adding lime to Bermudagrass fairways can help to increase turf density, improve color and texture, increase drought tolerance, reduce susceptibility to pests and diseases, improve drainage, and increase soil microbial activity

We are also adding sand to our bunkers at the Woods Course This is a necessary maintenance practice that helps to improve the overall playability of the bunkers Sand can become compacted over time, which can make it difficult to hit out of and can also lead to poor drainage. Over time, we also lose some sand in the bunkers from play and routine maintenance. Adding sand to bunkers can help to improve playability, improve drainage, reduce compaction, increase sand volume, and longer bunker lifespan

In July, we will be adding Zoysia tees to select tee boxes on the River Course Zoysia is a warm-season turfgrass that is known for its durability and wear resistance. It is also a good choice for tee boxes because it is resistant to pests and diseases.

The benefits of Zoysia tee boxes include increased durability, increased wear resistance, reduced susceptibility to pests and diseases, improved drainage, and smoother surface

We appreciate your patience as we complete these maintenance projects. We believe that these changes will improve the overall health and playability of our golf courses

Thank you for your support!

Jimmy Gabel

GOLF

GOLF SHOP -

GOLF RULES & TIPS

John Todd Gantt | Head Golf Professional, River Course

Hitting the Toe Down Chip

Chipping from a tight or bad lie can be a difficult task when trying to score around the green. A great method to use is the toe down chip. Here is the best way to execute this shot:

Raise the heel of the club so that only the toe of the wedge is resting on the ground. This will eliminate the bounce of the club and will allow the wedge to move better through the tight/bad lie. For your setup, play the ball off your back foot and grip down on the club. You will need to move closer to the ball due to the rising shaft at address. When making the swing, use only your arms and keep your wrists out of the swing You will want to feel as if you are making a putting stroke. Since you are hitting off the toe, the ball will come out a little slow. You will need to take a bigger backswing in order to get the ball to your intended target.

Thank you for taking the time to read our Golf Tips for July. We look forward to seeing you out on the course!

John Todd Gantt, PGA

Golf Shop Games Upcoming Events

Tuesday, July 4: Holiday Skins & Pins

Saturday, July 22: Open Championship Player Draw

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 own.

June Hole-In-Ones

June 11: Gabriela Fellows #13 River Course

June 12: Faith Shartzer #14 Plantation Course

June 18: Charlotte McGinnis #13 River Course

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - JEFF BAUER

About Jeff

I have been married to my wife, Julie, for 28 years We have three children: Caroline (19), Claire (17), and Michael (11). We enjoy cheering for Philadelphia Sports teams!

Why Jeff became a Member

Our family moved back to Williamsburg in 2012, and became Members a short time later Julie and I both went to William & Mary, so we were familiar with Kingsmill and the surrounding area. We really enjoy the community and family feel of the neighborhood.

What is your favorite thing about Kingsmill?

The beautiful views, 4th of July Parade, and community events that involve our entire family are tough to beat!

Favorite menu item?

Bring back the Grouper Sandwich down at Currents pool café!

Favorite vacation spot?

Sanibel Island, Florida. We have been taking annual family vacations to the area since our girls were super young We look forward to going back every year!

Fun Facts

Michael, son pictured, won a chess tournament and our entire family went through our Kingsmill PGA Junior Golf League!

Monthly Events July

Entertainment at The River Pool

12 PM - 4 PM

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

Museum Day

Departure at 10:00 AM

DeWitt Wallace

Decorative Arts Museum

Transportation and Boxed Lunch. $30 pp

Thursday 06

Live Music at James Landing Grille

5 PM - 8 PM

Join us for dinner and live music featuring Mike DeMoss.

Member Mixer

5 PM - 7 PM

Enjoy complimentary Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar at The Tennis Center. Reservations required.

Crafts at The River Pool

12 PM - 3 PM

Join us for lunch, beverages, water fun, and bracelet weaving by Natlia.

Entertainment at The River Pool

12 PM - 4 PM

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

Sunset on The James at James Landing Grille Deck

Saturday 15 Tuesday 25

6 PM - 8 PM

Full Bar and Cigars available for purchase. Reservations required.

Live Music at James Landing Grille

5 PM - 8 PM

Saturday 01 Wednesday 12 Tuesday 11 Thursday 20 Thursday 27

Join us for dinner and live music featuring Joe Heilman.

Live Music at James Landing Grille

5 PM - 8 PM

Join us for dinner and live music featuring Manhattan Affair.

View All Member Events

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

Saturday 08

Entertainment at The River Pool

12 PM - 4 PM

Join us for lunch, beverages, water fun, and hair braids by Monika.

Live Music at James Landing Grille

5 PM - 8 PM

Join us for dinner and live music featuring Manhattan Affair. Crafts at The River Pool

12 PM - 4 PM

Join us for lunch, beverages, water fun, and sun catcher making.

Glow Golf

8 PM - 9:30 PM

Thursday 13 Friday 21 Friday 28

Join us for glow golf at the River Putting Green. Jammin' on the James Concert Series

6:30 PM - 10 PM

Join us for the second concert of the year, featuring The Deloreans at Links Landing.

Movie Night on the Field by The River Pool

8 PM - 10 PM

Join us for an outdoor movie featuring "Super Mario Bros".

Entertainment at The River Pool

12 PM - 4 PM

Join us for lunch, beverages, water fun, and Henna Tattoos by Kristy.

National Wing Day

Friday 07 Friday 14 Saturday 22 Saturday 29

11 AM - 10 PM

$1 per wing special at Eagles.

Entertainment at The River Pool

12 PM - 4 PM

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

FOOD & BEVERAGE

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Mark Florimonte | Executive Chef, CEC

Hello from the Culinary Corner!

It's an exciting time of year around the Resort, we are in full swing hitting fairways. James Landing Grille is open five days a week, and open for lunch on the weekends Elements is serving freshly baked pizza and a variety of salads and daily soup specials. Eagles is staying open later until 10 p.m. every day, and finally, Currents pool café is open until 7 p.m. daily. Not surprisingly, The Mill is non-stop with gallons upon gallons of ice cream being scooped, and our new premade wraps are a big hit. Kingsmill signature Corn and Crab Chowder is now being served in all of our dining facilities along with a fresh soup of the day.

This month I celebrate my one-year anniversary at Kingsmill, and I can't thank everyone enough for all the support and feedback. Enjoy the warm weather, and I look forward to seeing you around the Resort.

Mark Florimonte C.E.C.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Member Mixer Mixology

TENNIS & RETAIL

TENNIS UPDATE

Director of Racquet Sports | Davy Hairston

What an exciting time in our world of racquet sports at Kingsmill Our recent Member-Guest Tournament, hosted by Kingsmill Tennis Association, was a huge success with great tennis, food, and fun. Thanks to all of our players and organizers for a wonderful event.

We received new furniture, which is now in place on our deck and patio overlooking our courts, adding a more refined and modern look to the facility. Windscreens have arrived and are being hung around our courts to replace the screens we ’ ve had, AND a new practice wall / backboard has arrived and has been installed to offer both our tennis and pickleball players a great way to improve your game. Hitting against a wall is fantastic practice – it never misses, and it doesn’t talk back!

Summer Camps are in full swing with our Counselors teaching children tennis and pickleball in a fun and social environment These camps extend into August, so sign up before the summer is gone

Summer programs will also be enhanced with Mixers, Exhibitions, and Drop-In play for Members to fill their court time Stop by our newly painted Shop to check it all out

Davy

RETAIL UPDATE

Director of Retail | Kari

Scruggs

While it seems like Summer is finally here with the warmer temperatures, Fall will be here before you know it! Most of Fall lines have been purchased and I have already turned the corner on spring 2024 orders! I’ll be hitting the road traveling to Vendor Show events over the next two months to view spring lines and complete buying.

Firecracker Sale

June 30 - July 4

30% off all apparel

25% off all golf bags and shoes

15% off all clubs

In stock merchandise only. Not to be combined with other discounts.

Kari

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

WELLNESS

FITNESS UPDATE

Charles Petronella | Sports Club Manager

Have you seen the latest Fitness Center update?

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There is still time to register for Kingsmill Summer Camps. Scan on the QR code for more details and to register.