CTCC May 2023 Newsletter

MAY 2023

WELCOME

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

A chilly start to the month of May, but we are warming up for a great summer ahead! Thank you to all the volunteers for the AJGA last month. The players enjoyed being here and playing on our courses.

We are excited for the Mad Hatter Trace Tee Cup on May 18th and 19th Patty Bokhoven and Carol Schock have dedicated time to making this event a huge success Take a moment on those days to come see the "Tee Party "

We are also excited for the pool to be open on May 22nd We are working to refresh the marathon bar and the pool furniture.

Coffee with the GM will be on Wednesday, May 17th at 9am in the Jones Pub and the New Member Social will be held on May 17th at 6pm in the Hearthstone Room.

MEETOURTEAM

GENERAL MANAGER

Ray Reyes

rreyes@carolinatracecc com

919 499 5121 x202

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Grant Gilbert

ggilbert@carolinatracecc com

919 499 5121 x214

BANQUET/ EVENTS DIRECTOR

Kate Woods

kwoods@carolinatracecc.com

919.499.5121 x203

ADMIN ASSISTANT

Patti Kieffer

pkieffer@carolinatracecc com

919.499.5121 x218

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Shaan Colyer

scolyer@carolinatracecc com

919 499 5941

Member Relations and Communication

April Fleming

afleming@carolinatracecc com

919 499 5121

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

919 499 5121 x210

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

NEWMEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Grant Gilbert

Dear Members,

We have started off with a few chilly days, but we are ready for the summer to start! Thank you to all who attended our New Member Social last month! We enjoyed getting to know you and we hope you enjoyed learning more about the staff and club

This summer, we are hosting two different camps We will host Camp Trace (registration ends on May 5, 2023) and the new Elite Sports Camp These are two different types of camps The Elite Sports Camp will be a multi-session day camp that will allow campers to explore yoga, swimming, tennis, and golf Camp Trace will be June 26-30 including golf, tennis, and arts and crafts

We are excited to see all family and friends attending our monthly special events! This month, we will celebrate our mothers on May 14 with a special brunch.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

EJ and Dottie Womack

Eric and April Badget

Michael Rupkalvis

Thomas and Dee Warrick

Frank Fedorovich and Taylor Rock

WGAANDWOMEN'SCLUB

WOMEN'S CLUB

Leslie

Orlosky

Our speaker for our May meeting is Jimmy Haire, photographer and historian, whose program centers on Sanford history in general and the Cumnock Mine disaster specifically The Egypt Coal Mine, in what is now Cumnock, was the site of a massive explosion on May 25, 1925 that killed 53 miners A series of events and tragedies at the mine located on Deep River, near Sanford, has convinced people near and far that the mine is jinxed, and entrepreneurs think twice about mining this particular coal, despite the fact that experts have estimated that at least one million tons of good quality coal still lie hidden there Mr Haire will share with us details about the timeline leading up to the event and its aftermath The disaster is part of a display at the Railroad House Museum, which includes a model replica of the town and the coal mine before the explosion Plans are in place to commemorate the event for the 100th anniversary approaching in 2025 This promises to be a compelling presentation, so you won’t want to miss it.

The purpose of the Women’s Club is to “promote friendship and communication among the women of Carolina Trace Country Club and to benefit the local community ” Membership is open to all women of Carolina Trace Country Club and it is never too late to join Annual membership dues are $20 00 If you wish to join, you may deliver your check, payable to “CTCC Women’s Club”, to Billie Zulich at 92 Northridge Trail. If you would like to “try us out” before joining, just call Faith Tannenbaum (678592-3218) or Carol Martell (919-498-5654) and you can attend as a guest

CAROLINA TRACE WGA PLAYS FIRST MAJOR OF 2023

The first major of the Women’s Golf Association, Trace Classic, was played on April 4 and 6 at the Carolina Trace Country Club The format was better ball of partners for 36 holes with players stroking at net Each 2-person team competed against other teams in their flight as they played the first round on the Creek course and the second round on the Lake course.

The winners of the First Flight were Wendy Patterson and Shawnee Yantorno; second place winners were Marcia Conner and Sally Krey; third place winners were Linda Daniels and Chong Kim The winners of the Second Fight were Theresa Boyd and Carol Burgess In the Second Flight, second place winners were Donna Fancher and Graciela MacLeod; third place winners were Sheila Fox and Susan Thorn

Congratulations!

GOLFANDPROSHOP

COACH'S CORNER

André Panet-Raymond

PGA MASTER PROFESSIONAL

Many amateur golfers are using their sand wedge around the green for 20 foot to 20 yard chips and pitches Let’s take a look at why that might not be the best club selection for anyone that has a handicap higher than 12

Using the same club as the pros is not necessarily the best approach.

Due to the amount of loft that a sand wedge has, precision is necessary for hitting the face of the golf club. Lack of such precision tends to lead to many sculled or thin shots that fly off the other side of the green

A longer swing is necessary to hit the ball with a sand wedge compared to a nine iron Longer swings tend to incorporate wrist hinge, and other unnecessary angles, which lead to less probable success

Periodically, pros will even use a hybrid for chipping from lies with very little grass, almost like a putter, but with a bit more loft.

Speaking of putters, Arnold Palmer taught Jack Nicklaus to use a putter from off of the greens at the British Open (fun fact)

Hence, try using a club that works for you instead of the club that “ you ’ re supposed to use ” there is no such thing

Down The Middle, Coach André

PRO SHOP RETAIL UPDATE

Michael Carbaugh

The Carolina Trace pro shop has recently received in new apparel for both men and women just in time for the warm weather months that lie ahead Standout items include coordinated shirts, shorts, and sleeveless quarter zip pullovers in muted and exciting color ways for men from Adidas

Additionally, we have received in attractive traditional style polos for men from Greg Norman with updated stripes and patterns. On the women's side, we have also received in apparel from Adidas, FootJoy, and Greg Norman

The Adidas palette features items in light pink, lime green and navy and white The Greg Norman apparel is exceptionally vibrant this spring and features geometric and floral patterns in a mixture of harmonious blue tones.

Lastly, as a reminder to everyone, it is always a cost savings to you to purchase new clubs from us from Callaway, TaylorMade, and Titleist as this years clubs are price protected at big box stores while we can offer you your member discount of at least 10% The clubs you order will generally be received in 5-10 business days or less As always, thank you for your patronage of the club pro shop

MEMBERSPOTLIGHT

MICHAELRUPKALVIS

Please give a warm welcome to the newest golf member, Michael Rupkalvis Since 2004, Michael has been the owner and founder of The Transaction Group. The Transaction Group provides credit card processing services to all forms of business world wide. He is also the owner of BusinessOpportunity, the leading source for information about business opportunities

After being away for about 25 years, Michael decided to move back to North Carolina to be closer to family. When Michael is not assisting business owners, he enjoys taking time to ski and golf. He is excited to be part of the Carolina Trace family, community, and country club.

Ingredients:

FOOD&BEVERAGE

FEATURED RECIPE

Executive Chef Shaan Colyer

Mexican Street Corn Dip

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1/2-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 yellow onion, chopped

2 cups corn (3-4 raw)

2 cloves garlic, chopped

Kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions

6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

1/3 cup sour cream

4 tablespoon salted butter

1/3 cup olive oil mayo or use plain Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

3/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

1 ear grilled corn, kernels removed from the cob

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1. Mix the spices. In a bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, cayenne, and a pinch of salt

2 Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat Add the onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes Add the corn, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the spice mix, and season with salt and pepper Cook until the corn is softened, 5 minutes

3 Reduce the heat to low Mix in the cream cheese until melted and creamy Stir in the sour cream Cook until warmed throughout If desired, thin the dip with milk

4 In a separate skillet, melt the butter until golden Mix in 3 teaspoons of the spice mix, plus a pinch of chili flakes and salt. Cook another minute, then remove from the heat

5 Mix the mayo and lime juice with a pinch of salt

6. Spoon the dip into a wide serving bowl. Top with grilled corn and drizzle the mayo and spicy butter over the corn Sprinkle on the cheese and cilantro Serve with lots of chips for scooping!

STRAWBERRY SEASON IS HERE

Executive Chef Shaan Colyer

Spring brings fresh strawberries!

We are excited that strawberry season is in full swing We have been blessed to support Barbecue Creek Berry Company this season! They have wonderful strawberries that are perfect for eating right after a quick wash

Some facts about strawberries:

They hold a lot of water which makes them a great snack that will help fill you up and rehydrate you at the same time

They are low in sugar. If you are diabetic, using strawberries as a snack will not spike your blood sugar

They have vitamins and minerals that are essential to daily life

By consuming strawberries from a local source versus a grocery store, you are consuming more nutrients and your consuming the ultimate freshness of the berry

If you have never been picking at a strawberry field, it is definitely something to try You are supporting a local farmer, enjoying the outdoors, and trying something new for yourself and your family

TENNISANDCAMPTRACE

TENNIS RULES AND TIPS

We held our first event of 2023 on April 3 It was a Back-to-Tennis theme Where we welcomed current tennis players, as well as a number of new players. Oh, and we also had pizza. It was a perfect evening

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

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

Jayne Loo - President; jayne.papadakisloo@gmail.com

Karen Scheidegger – Treasurer; kshydog@hotmail com

Carol Martell – Event Coordinator and Mixed Doubles Coordinator, Saturdays; martell6064@gmail com

Carol coordinates the open play, for all level of players on Saturday mornings Contact Carol for more information

Greg Byszeski – Mixed Doubles Coordinator, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturdays; byszeski4@hotmail.com

Greg coordinates Level 3 0 – 4 5 players in open group play on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturday mornings at 9:00 am Contact Greg for more information

CALLING ALL INTERESTED CAMPERS: CAMP TRACE NEWS

We are happy to announce a change to the age qualifications for Camp Trace: If your camper will be 7 years old by June 25, 2023, we would love to have them register.

In the past it was required to have them also complete 2nd grade, but we're opening up registration for this year to all who are 7 years old by June 25, 2023

If you have an interest, please contact Jayne Loo at jayne papadakisloo@gmail com for a Registration Packet Deadline for completed registration forms is May 5, 2023

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

FITNESS UPDATE

Caroline Boyd-Castelly

Happy May from CTCC Fitness! Exercise increases overall health and well-being, but did you know it has direct correlation to busting stress? Cortisol, widely known as the ‘stress hormone,’ has important roles in our bodies, including regulating blood pressure and blood sugar, helping to control the sleep-wake cycle, supporting your body’s metabolism, and regulating the stress response. However, when cortisol levels are too high in the body, we may experience weight gain, atrophy (muscle loss), weakness or fatigue, high blood pressure or sugar, and ultimately the sensation of stress

Exercise combats these high levels of cortisol and promotes hormone regulation When we are active (playing sports, walking/running, golfing, lifting weights), the ‘happiness hormones’ are released: dopamine and serotonin Serotonin helps enhance the production of dopamine and block the production of cortisol. Consistently moving our bodies promotes a healthy balance of these hormones, which can lead to weight regulation, improved sleep, reduced anxiety or depression, and reduced stress levels The next time you experience stress, try to get yourself moving!

T N E S S C L A S S S C H E D U L E

Fitness Tip: Give this floor circuit a try for total body activation & stress-busting!

Complete 2-4 rounds:

20 Mountain climbers

12 Dumbbell chest press

20 Dead-bugs