Smoke Signals Volume 2, Issue 9 September, 2022
Contents 4 | New Members 6 | Staff Spotlight 8 | Sights & Insights 10 | News From Membership & Marketing 12 |Mak Bowling 14 | Mak ORFs Are WINNERS! 16 | 2022 Women’s 9 Hole Club Championship Results 18 | 2022 Men’s Club Championship Gross & Net Division 20Results|Master Plan 22 | Fitness 101
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Have an event in mind? Mak has you covered! Contact ppeskin@maketewah.com to plan your event today!
Staff SpotlightWelcometoStaff
Spotlight Q&A where we get to know the staff here at Mak! Today we have Ethan Robinson and Marqueesha Irby!
Marqueesha Irby, Server 6
Where are you from?
Seven months. What’s your favorite part about working at Mak? I get to serve the same faces and make their day. I like building those connections. Where’s your favorite place to work at Mak? Anywhere I can bartend. Bartending lets me be creative and make something with my hands that people enjoy.
I’m from Cincinnati!
I grew up in Deer Park. How long have have you been at Maketewah?
I’ve been here about six months. What’s your favorite part about working at Mak? I love the members. They’re like a family to me that I get to see every day. Where’s your favorite place to work at Mak? I would say events or the 19th Hole. Events are fun because you get to meet new people, but the 19th Hole is great for just hanging out and making sure the golfers are happy.
How long have have you been at Maketewah?
Ethan Robinson, Server Where are you from?
New Additions Welcome to Patrick Moore, our new Food and Beverage Director! Patrick has been in Cincy for close to 20 years with his wife and three children. He has multiple years in the restaurant industry prior to graduating from the University of Toledo. Upon graduating, he left the industry to pursue a career in sales, marketing, and product development in the corporate sector. After multiple years in that role, he was offered an opportunity to return to the hospitality management as a club Enjoyingmanager.hisreturn to the hospitality industry and club settings, he used his knowledge and experience to take on additional roles as Food & Beverage manager at a local golf club and as proprietary Food & Beverage Director at a large indoor equestrian center. He is looking forward to bringing his vast experience to the Maketewah team to continue to help create a club experience that exceeds expectations for years to come.
Sights & Insights
This past month’s social media reach has been very steady! On Instagram alone, engagement is up 233%! Our most popular post this month was... We love when you engage with your club on social media, Maketewah members! If you have a story you would like to share on our pages, please reach out to Nikki at ndemetriades@maketewah.com . Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! 8
Members, read this article published on LinkedIn highlighting the success of the 116th Ohio Amateur, hosted by Maketewah. LinkedIn has increased in following by 567% in the last 90 days. Read recent stories here.
In Case You Missed It!
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Dear TheseMembers,areexciting times at Maketewah Country Club! As the Ross Renovation begins on the course, the back of the house at Mak is buzzing with preparation for a myriad of events to keep you entertained and engaged this fall. Copies of our Fall Events Brochure are available on premise, and you will be receiving your own coming in the mail to your home. At the same time, the wait list for Membership at Maketewah is growing at a steady rate, with continued interest in a Maketewah membership. In coordination with this and the Ross Renovation Project, the Board has approved a membership initiation fee increase at a minimum of $5,000, effective October 1, 2022. Our members are a valuable source of ambassadorship and referrals. Please remind friends and family who are considering a membership at Maketewah, that there is still time to join before the increases. Spread the word about all the fabulous experiences they will enjoy here at the club while locking into the current lower initiation fee. For questions or to set up a tour, my direct line is 513.242.9200 ext. 227. Yours Seanatruly, Seana & Marketing
Membership & Marketing Member Initiation Fee Increase Coming 10/1!
Upcoming Events Interested in attending? Reserve a spot with Peg at ppeskin@maketewah.com!
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Recap As you know, the Gaddie Cup is the biggest golf event of the year! And as always, everyone played amazingly and made it yet another year to remember. Member Chang Cho and partner Matt Reddy took home the trophy this year! We also would like to say congratulations to our Practice Center Contest Winners! Par 3 Contest 1. Raj Sharma & Peter Hiltz 2. Bill Toerner & Tom Plogsted 3. Bob Hertsenberg & Everett 4.BrackettJason Lewis & Brad Hacker Putting Contest 1. Kevin Chapman & Craig Glazier 2. 2. Bill Toerner & Tom Plogsted 3. Tom Kennard & Mike Wagner 4. Tim Kimmel & Paul Green Clockwise from top left: 1. Gaddie Cup winners Chang Cho & Matt Reddy 2. Gaddie Party 3. John Earls honors event chairs Mike Hackman & Joe Desch 4. Members gather to watch the shootout Click here for the full list of results!
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On August 23rd, the ORFs (Maketewah’s Senior Golfer Group) played the 10th Anniversary Match for the EBERON-AVONDALE CUP againt the Western Hills CC Sneior Team. This was hosted by in rotation at Maketewah this year with two player teams from each club in a “Best Ball” match Play format which resulted in a 10-8 Victory for our team. The cup Trophy is retained and on display in our men’s locker room. 14
Golfers for the ORF team were Bob Smith/Vance Brand, Jim DeVanney/Skip Allen, Mark Hiltz/John Earls, Roger Lanham/Mike McNamara, Steve Keller/Larry Kissel, Beaman Ayers/Bill Stratmann, and Todd Kofler/Tom McCloy. The individual skill contests were won by: Long Drive #6 Bill Stratmann Long Putt #9 John Niehaus Closest to Pin #18 Bill Stratmann Low Net Ron Wittekind WHCC Skip Allen MakCC CONGRATULATIONS to all participants! We look forward to play this match next year at Western Hills. ELBERON was the original name of Western Hills and AVONDALE GC was the beginning of Maketewah. These two clubs played similar matches in the 1901-1905 era and made the news!
Mak ORFs Are WINNERS!
By James Foxx
The ORF group is open to all Maketewah members of age 50+. They play on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am with Nassau, Stableford Shamble and Guest games. All handicaps are welcomed. If interested in joining in to keep the tradition (since 1985) going, check with Chad or Ian in the pro-shop for referral to the committee.
3rd Place (-3) - Nancy Morrissey, Robin Kofler, Francie Patton
Thank you all and please keep in touch while the course undergoes restoration!
Women’s 9 & 18-Hole League
2nd Place (-4) - Carolyn Ayers, Julia Novak, Laurie Funch, Molly Dingeldein
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on Tuesday and Wednesday as both of our Women's Leagues came to a conclusion. Included below are the Season Long Awards, 9 Hole Thursday League Results, Women's 18 Hole Closing Day Results, and a few pictures from the past two Seasonnights.Long Awards Most Improved - Jessica Jones Player of the Year - Nancy Morrissey The Thursday Night League came down to the final holes as Lee Stephen's emerged victorious. The top 5 season long players are listed below.
1st - Lee Stephens - 186 points 2nd - Lauren Klar - 183 points 3rd - Stephanie Bruemmer - 176 points 4th - Lindsay Breathitt - 172 points 5th - Jessica Jones - 163 points In our 2022 Women's 18 Hole Closing Day event Donna Mosely, Lisa Carleton, Jenny Reilly, and Stephanie Bruemmer came out on top with a score of -7.
2022 Women’s 9 Hole Club Championship Results A big congratulations to Molly Dingeldein (32) on her phenomenal play to capture the victory! Dani Schwarz finished one shot behind with a net 33 to earn 2nd place 16honors.
2022 Gleason Cup Results
1st - Jim Volpenhien, Chip Klosterman - 66 - $100 per team
2nd - Jim Volpenhein, Chip Klosterman - 30 - $80 per team
3rd - Tim Warning, Andy Hauck - 69 - $60 per team
1st - Jack Geiger, Joe Callahan - 26 - $100 per team
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2nd - John Gierl, John Donaldson - 68 - $80 per team
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2nd - Joe Muraca, Kevin Chapman - 29 - $80 per team
3rd - Nate Gonring, Connor Carollo - 29 - $60 per team
3rd - Chris Tranter, Paul Tucker - 30 - $60 per team
Closest to the Pin Winners - $40 Hole #2 - Bret Bruder - 13'2'' Hole #9 - Dave Lockard - 6'8'' Hole #12 - Will Dickey - 3'2'' Hole #18 - Blake Breathitt - 1'4'' Day 2
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2nd - Nate Gonring, Connor Carollo - 30 - $80 per team
3rd - Blake Breathitt, Nate Risner - 30 - $60 per team
Cloest to the Pin Winners - $40 Hole #2 - Dr. Sean Josephs - 18" Hole #9 - Tom Flottman - 7'2" Hole #12 - Mike Hackman - 5'3'' Hole #18 - Mike Garfunkel - 6'7"
1st - Doug Wisman, Mike Holtman - 30 - $100 per team
1st - Steve Moser, Mike Schlembach - 29 - $100 per team
Congratulations to Devon Klumb and Connor Carollo for winning their divisions in this year's Men's Club Championship. Nice rounds also shot by Bob Hertsendberg and Andrew Johnson in the Gross Division along with Tom McCloy, Adam Jesse, and Jody Johnson in the Net Division.
2022 Men’s ChampionshipClubGross & Net Division Results
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Photo: Ted White, Course Superintendent walks with Brian Silva, Course Architect at Maketewah on August 22, 2022
Golf Course Update
Brian Silva, the golf course architect, to mark fairways and bunkers, getting ready for Phase III of the Ross Restoration Master Plan. We are excited as we begin the home stretch of the course revitalization, and I wanted to give a quick update on what will be taking place on the course in the coming days. The remaining tree work has started on the course as we get ready for the full renovation that will begin on the 6th of September. The tree company has been instructed to proceed cautiously as we are still open.
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The Ross Restoration Project Dear Recently,Members,Imetwith
Thursday, September 1, we started the renovation of the fairways to the new bent grass, T1 / Alpha, making sure the fairways were dry before play on the course resumed. Moving into the Labor Day Weekend, we are continuing with12:00 o’clock shotguns. These are exciting times at Maketewah as we continue to improve the course. More updates will follow as we progress during construction.
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The objective in functional training is to train movements as close to those utilized in the activity one wishes to improve. The training movement may not be exactly the same as the actual movement. However, the closer to the actual movement, the better the carry over into that movement. Consider which skill you want to improve. Break down its component parts and train each of them and the total skill will improve.
Paul Bodenbach MA., FAFS, FMR, GPS
So,(859)802-2235Competitorsedge@msn.comlet’scontinuethediscussion regarding functional mechanics of our preferred activities. Last month I discussed breaking down a gross motor activity into it’s component parts and evaluating the quality of movement in each. For this discussion let’s look at mechanics of the lower extremities in the golf swing and exercises that relate directly to improving their mechanics.
Fitness 101
In a proper set up the golfer’s ankles, knees and hips are all flexed in a single plane. So, exercises like squats, lunges and heel raises are excellent for conditioning the muscles in that plane. However, the dynamics of the golf swing requires the joints to move in three planes of motion simultaneously. To make things even more complicated during certain parts of the swing the legs move at slightly different times and different speeds. Training a complicated movement requires repetition of it’s component parts. The rotation squat pictured below meets the criteria for what the lower extremities do during the golf swing. Using weights, balls, bands will help enhance the exercise process.
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