SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021
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COUNTRY CLUB OF ASHEVILLE
YOUR CLUB
CLUB CONTACTS
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER HOURS OF OPERATION
CLUBHOUSE AND ADMINISTRATIVE
DONALD ROSS DINING ROOM Monday I Closed Tuesday I 11:30am-*6:00pm Wednesday-Friday I 11:30am-9:00pm Saturday | 11:30am-5:00pm (To-go service available until 8pm) Sunday I 10:30am-*6:00pm *Kitchen closes at 5pm starting on Oct. 19 on Tues. & Sun. FITNESS CENTER Monday I 5:30am-4:30pm Tuesday I 5:30am-6:30pm Wednesday - Friday I 5:30am-8:00pm Saturday I 7:00am-8:00pm Sunday I 7:00am-4:30pm GOLF SHOP Monday I Closed Tuesday-Sunday I 7:30am-5:30pm PRACTICE FACILITY Monday I Closed Tuesday – Sunday I 8:30am-5:30pm
Phillip Loney I Club Manager phillip.loney@ccofasheville.com Debbie Ponder I Membership & Marketing Director dponder@ccofashville.com Olivia Blahowsky I Administrative & Member Services Manager oblahowsky@ccofasheville.com Laine Kovac I Director of Activities & Wellness lkovac@ccofasheville.com Ray Greene | Clubhouse Maintenance rgreene@ccofasheville.com FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Bruce McIntosh, CEC I Executive Chef bmcintosh@ccofasheville.com Liz DeKoyer I Director of Events & Catering edekoyer@ccofasheville.com Kyle Perry I Outlets Manager kperry@ccofasheville.com
MULLIGANS Monday I Closed Tuesday-Sunday I 9:30am-5:00pm
ATHLETICS
TENNIS SHOP Monday-Friday I 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday I 11:00am-5:00pm Sunday I 12:00pm-5:00pm *Courts open until 9:00pm
Matt Stewart, PGA I Director of Golf mstewart@ccasheville.com Brian Muller I Assistant Golf Professional bmuller@ccofasheville.com
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Monday-Friday I 10:00am-5:00pm CLUB NUMBERS Take-out/Reservations Front Desk Golf Shop Membership Member Services Tennis Courts Events & Catering
Brandon Ingle I Golf Course Superintendent bingle@ccofasheville.com
828.398.2745 828.258.9183 828.258.9762 828.398.2741 828.398.2744 828.505.1621 828.398.2742
Cover Photo: Members at the 2019 Bluegrass, Brew & 'Que Fall Fest Below: The Israel Family at the Parent-Child Golf Championship
Ross Lally, PGA | Assistant Golf Professional rlally@ccofasheville.com Marco Mongillo, PGA | Assistant Golf Professional Bill Barber, USPTA I Director of Tennis bbarber@ccofasheville.com
IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...……………….….….….....…............…......2 CCA Buzz.........…………...…….................…..….…..3 Membership....................................................4-9 Dining Room Specials..................................10 Club Events...…...........…..........….......…...........11 Tee it Up.....................…..…..…...................….....12 Courtside News.................................................13 Kids Events..........................................................14 Kids Club...........................................................15 McConnell Golf News................................16-17 Calendars.......................................................18-19 Employee Spotlight........................ Back Cover
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MEMBERSHIP Please welcome the following new members to the McConnell Golf Family at the Country Club of Asheville:
REV. CAHILL
THE DANIELS FAMILY
THE EASTWOODS
THE DONOHOS
THE FISHERS
Reverend Pat Cahill Resident Full Golf. Since 2011, Father Pat has served as the Pastor of St. Eugene Catholic Church and Administrator of Asheville Catholic School. He is looking forward to playing golf and being a more visible and established member of our community. Other interests include dining, exercising, and hiking. We would like to thank Todd and Rita Wilson for their sponsorship. Walter and Dr. Sheneen Daniels, Sport. Walter is an Attorney and Owner of Daniels Law Firm. Sheneen is a Neuropsychologist and Owner of CReATE and also works with UNC Hospitals. They have two children; son Ford age 12, and daughter Elise age 9. They are past members of Grove Park. The Daniels are excited about the tennis, pool, kid’s activities, and social. Other interests include paddle boarding, camping, mountain biking, hiking, and enjoying all the outdoor activities of the region. Community/charity: Open Doors and WildSouth. We would like to thank Scott Carter for his sponsorship. David and Carol Donoho, Resident Full Golf. The Donoho’s are former members of Buckhorn Springs Golf Club in Tampa Florida. They are looking forward to spending their approaching retirement years between Asheville and St George Island Florida. Their shared interests (Dave is the golfer, Carol the poolside lounger) include dining out, snow skiing, and any time spent with their children and grandchildren. Their daughter, Alison Dohn, and her family live in Asheville and are new club members as well.” Brad and Ellen Eastwood, Resident Full Golf. Brad will soon be retired from the insurance industry. Ellen retiring as Pre-School Teacher. They have two children; daughter, Erin 25, and son, Ryan 23. They are looking forward to enjoying golf, the amenities of the club, and meeting new friends. Other interests include skiing, hiking, and travel. Community charity passions: a broad base of organizations. Rob and Debra Fisher, Corporate Golf. Rob is a Business Insurance Advisor with White Insurance. Debra is the Hab Tech for The Arc of NC. They are looking forward to enjoying golf, the fitness center, and socializing with their many friends at CCA. Other interests include mountain biking, running, hiking, craft beer, and travel. Community/charity passions: Pros & Cons non-profit, Autism Society. They both share personal and business relationships with many current CCA members. Rob has participated in guest events including this year’s Member/Guest with Peter Best. We would like to thank David Hitch for his sponsorship.
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MEMBERSHIP
THE FITZGERALD FAMILY
THE FLICKINGER FAMILY
THE GRAYSON FAMILY
THE FREERS
THE GROSSES
Michael and Amanda Fitzgerald, Junior Sport. Michael and Amanda are the Owners of W Endeavors (Real Estate Investors). They have two children; son Harrison 5 and daughter Winslow “Winnie” 3. The Fitzgeralds are enjoying the community, pool, dining, camps, and fitness center. Other interests include hiking, time at the beach, dinners out, and cooking with family and friends. Brian and Lauren Flickinger, Junior Executive. Brian is a Vice President in the Real Estate Investment Banking group at Bank of America Securities. Lauren is the Fund Manager for the Pisgah Fund, a new venture capital fund investing in innovative healthcare-focused companies in Western North Carolina. They have a daughter, Mary Elizabeth, 7 months old. The Flickinger’s look forward to utilizing all aspects of the club and becoming more active in the Asheville community. Local charity/community passions: MANNA FoodBank. We would like to thank Lauren's father, John Pierce, for his sponsorship. Chuck and Debbie Freer, Resident Full Golf. Chuck’s Profession, College Administration and Investing. They have three children; son Ben 24, daughters, Molly 23, and Sarah 20. The Freer’s are looking to enjoy all aspects of the club especially golf, practice, and instruction. Other interests include finance, woodworking, gaming, and sports. Community/charity passions: Church and helping the homeless. We would like to thank Brandon Case for his sponsorship. Dr. Leslie and Jonathan Grayson, Sport. Leslie is a Neurologist with Mission Health. Jonathan I serves as Legal Counsel for Bond Financial Technologies. They have two sons, Jack 5, and Jude 3. The Grayson’s have recently relocated from Birmingham, Alabama are looking forward to family activities and social events here at the Country Club of Asheville. Other interests include outdoor activities, food, wine, travel, and gardening. Their community/charity passion is the Epilepsy Foundation. They would like to thank Mukunda Pacifici and his family for their sponsorship. Joe and Cheryl Gross, Resident Full Golf. Joe recently retired from his career as a Retail Executive and has transitioned well to the active but slower pace of a retiree. Cheryl is still working as a government paralegal these days, but she is looking forward to joining Joe in retirement a few years from now. Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Joe and Cheryl (and their furry family member, rescue cocker spaniel ‘Bandon’) are excited to have achieved their long-term goal to live and retire in the mountains of Asheville. Joe is an avid golfer and a former member of ‘The Bog’ (Arnold Palmer Design) in Wisconsin, and both Joe and Cheryl enjoy exploring the food and art scene in Asheville and the surrounding mountain towns. They are both looking forward to meeting new people and enjoying all of the amenities the club has to offer.
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MEMBERSHIP
THE HAMILTON FAMILY
THE JUSTUS FAMILY
THE HENNING FAMILY
THE KELLEHER FAMILY
THE MCGEES
Timothy and Clarisse Hamilton, Junior Sport. Timothy is the Owner of AVL Media. Clarisse is a Teacher for Buncombe County Schools and Owner of Asheville Painters. They have a son, Benjamin 7. The Hamilton’s are looking forward to utilizing the pool, fitness, events, and making new friends. Other interests include biking, hiking, travel, gardening, and entertaining. John and Amber Henning, Sport. John is a partner/attorney with Campbell Shatley, PLLC. Amber is a therapist and currently a stay-at-home mom. They have two children; a son, Harrison, age 3 years, and a daughter, Lucy, age 8 months. The Hennings are interested in swim and tennis lessons for the children, meeting members of the community, and networking among the professional community. Other interests include hiking, going to restaurants, cooking, and watching movies. Community/charity passions include Homeward Bound, Brother Wolfe, Pisgah Legal, mental health non-profits, and local schools. Craig and Suzannah Justus, Sport. Craig is an Attorney/Shareholder with The VanWinkle Law Firm. Suzannah is an Attorney. They have two children; a daughter, Aidan 19, and a son, James 10. They are previous members of the club and look forward to reacquainting themselves with the club and enjoying the social and sports activities with the children. Other interests include tennis, camping, traveling, and enjoying time with the family. Community/charity passion: Asheville Community Theatre. We would like to thank Amy and Jamie Rowe for their sponsorship. Dennis and Mandy Kelleher, Sport. Dennis is with Robotti & Company. Mandy works in Business Development at Crystal Media Networks. They have a daughter, Kelsey (6) who loves the pool! The Kellehers are excited to participate in social events, camps, tennis, pool, and meeting new people. Other interests include traveling and exploring Asheville. A big thank you to the Pacifici family for introducing us to CCA. David and Charlina McGee, Sport. David is the CEO/Architect of Southern Design Concepts based in Naples, Florida. Charlina is a Luxury Realtor with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, Naples, Florida. The McGee’s split their time between Naples, Charleston, and Asheville. They are looking forward to meeting and socializing with other club members, community involvement and just having a good time! Other interests include making memories with their two new grandchildren, travel, wine, cooking and David is into collector cars. Community/charity passion: Patton Foundation, Patton Legacy Sports, and the Alzheimer’s Association.
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MEMBERSHIP
THE MERRILLS
MUNOZ/KIRSCH
MILLER/SIDES
MYERS/BARNETT
THE MORRISSEY FAMILY
THE OLSON FAMILY
Dr. Rob and Lee Merrill, Sport. After practicing dentistry in Asheville for 40 years, Rob is now semi-retired (Robert L. Merrill, Jr., DDS PA). The Merrill’s are previous members of CCA and are looking forward to once again enjoying the amenities of the club with their friends. Lee plays social and USTA tennis and both have recently discovered pickleball. The Merrills raised three children in Asheville, Chris, Jacqui, and Jessica. They enjoy travel, biking, hiking, and spending time on Lake Keowee. We would like to thank John and Dianna Pierce for their sponsorship. Ben Miller and Alison Sides, Junior Executive. Ben is the SIOP Manager for Eaton Electrical. Alison is a Production Supervisor for GE Aviation. They have no children, but have 2 long-haired dachshunds; Hunter age 15, and El Guapo age 2. They are looking forward to networking with young professionals, dining, sitting by the pool, and building a social network. Ben will be working to improve his handicap index through golf instruction and range time. Other interests include hiking, beach vacations, and Olympic weightlifting. We would like to thank Chad Donnahoo for his sponsorship. Jack and Alix Morrissey, Junior Sport. Jack is in Sales with DePuy Synthes and Co-Owner of Pie.Zaa, a new, late-night pizza place in the South Slope. Alix stays busy with their 2-year-old son, Ford. Ford is going to be a big brother come February! They are looking forward to enjoying the sport and social activities of the club. Michael Munoz and Mary Jessica “MJ” Kirsch, Junior Golf. Michael is an Associate Attorney with Venable LLP in Washington DC. MJ is Law Clerk at the federal court in Asheville. They are looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the club and connecting with other young professionals as they are new to the area and providing a place where they can entertain professional guests. Other interests include traveling, hiking, and wine tasting. Community/charity passions: Michael currently has an active pro bono practice representing indigent clients, and they both look forward to exploring community opportunities in Asheville. Cole Myers and Chloe Barnett, Junior Sport. Cole is a Sales Consultant with DePuy Synthes. Chloe is a Technical Recruiter for Delta Air Lines. They look forward to enjoying the social, tennis, some golf, pool, and dining. Other interests include reading, hiking, soccer, and painting. Sarah Olson, Sport. Sarah and her three children; son, Meade 21, and two daughters, Loulie 18, and Dorothy 12 are looking forward to enjoying the social and sports activities. We would like to thank Michael and Jennifer Martin for their sponsorship.
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MEMBERSHIP
THE O'NEILL/DANSKY FAMILY
PERRAULT/DICKERSON
THE RODRIGUEZ/TANIANIS FAMILY
THE PIERSONS
THE SHRODE FAMILY
John O’Neill and Stacey Dansky, Resident Full Golf. John and Stacey recently relocated to Asheville after living in Washington, DC, for most of the last two decades and spending the last year living in South Florida. They have a son, James, who is 5, and they are really looking forward to being part of the Asheville community and to enjoying all the amenities of the club. Bryan Perrault and Meghan Dickerson, Resident Full Golf. Bryan is Vice-President of Willis Towers Watson (Corporate Risk/Insurance), Austin, TX. Meghan is in Business Development and works with Dell Technologies, Austin, TX. They are looking forward to enjoying all amenities of the club and meeting folks in Asheville. Other interests include running, biking, swimming, hiking, painting, woodworking, martial arts, cooking, reading, and breweries. Community/charity passions: volunteer work, animal rescue, etc. We would like to thank David Bohager for his sponsorship. Keith and Claudy Pierson, Sport. Keith is the President/Owner, General Manager of Keith Pierson Toyota, as well as other car dealerships and Claudy, is the Executive Manager, Florida. They also have a land development company K. C. Pierson Inc. Claudy is an investor in a Newsletter and Media company based in NYC, The Newsette. They are enjoying the dining and fitness facility and looking forward to meeting new friends. Other interests include boating, car collecting, and traveling. Michael Rodriguez and Dominika Tanianis, Junior Golf. Mike is a Partner and Dom serves as Counsel with the investment fund law firm Purrington Moody Weil LLP in their New York office. They have a son, Max 10. They currently reside in Buffalo, NY and, although Asheville won't be their permanent home until summer 2022, they look forward to playing golf, tennis, participating in social activities (including kid’s activities), and making new friends. Other interests include triathlons, travel, and watching Buffalo sports. Dr. Charlie and Kirstin Shrode, Resident Full Golf. Charlie is a Gastroenterologist. Kirstin is an Editor. They have two children; a son, Finnegan 6, and a daughter, Eleanor 15 months. The Shrode’s are excited about the golf and swimming activities and meeting new friends. Other interests include running, hiking, and exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway. Community/charity passions: Manna Food Bank and Black Lives Matter. We would like to thank Joe DeCosta for his sponsorship.
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MEMBERSHIP
THE TINSLEY FAMILY
THE WHITE FAMILY
THE WASHELS
WILKES
WOLFMAN
Chris and Kathryn Tinsley, Sport. Chris is CTO for AvidXchange. Kathryn is a Yoga instructor. They have a daughter, Sydney 9. They look forward to enjoying the social and sports activities of the club. Wes and Megan Washel, Corporate Golf. Wes is the Life and Health Insurance Manager with White Insurance Agency. Megan is an Attorney with Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP. They are looking forward to playing golf, enjoying the pool, utilizing the fitness center, and socializing with their many friends of CCA. Other interests include travel, watching college football (Go Bucks & Go Deacs!) & visiting local Asheville eateries and breweries. Fun fact: Wes met Megan when he sold her health insurance. Community passion: Members of Brookstone Church. We would like to thank Skye Streppa for his sponsorship. Reilly Wilkes, Junior Golf. Reilly is the Director of Operations and New Business Development for KRW Packaging Machinery. She moved back home to Asheville after six years in Colorado and enjoys playing golf and is excited about meeting new people. Reilly has two dogs and looking forward to buying a fixer-upper in Asheville. She grew up at CCA and we would like to thank her parents, Ken and Ellen Wilkes for their sponsorship. Bill and Wanda White, Corporate Golf. Bill is CEO of White Insurance. Wanda is retired from Nursing. They are looking forward to enjoying all aspects of CCA. Other interests include travel, college football games, cards, hiking, and golf trips. Community/charity passion: Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry. We would like to thank Bruce Goforth for his sponsorship. Susan Wolfman, Resident Full Golf. Susan is a Team Leader with REMAX Realty, Wellington, FL, and a Broker with REMAX Executive, Asheville. She is looking forward to becoming a better golfer and tennis player, doing club activities, having fun, and making new friends. Other interests include yoga, gardening, and cooking.
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DINING ROOM SPECIALS MEMBER BIRTHDAY NIGHT Thursday, September 9 | October 14 5:00pm Dinner Features I Reservations on the half-hour Celebrating a birthday this month? Gather up your family and friends and join us at the club for birthday night! Every member receives an entrée and dessert, on us, on the month of their birthday. Birthday night is the only chance you have to take advantage of this perk, so make your reservation today!
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Friday, September 3 | October 1 5:00pm-9:00pm Location: Donald Ross Dining Room Live music starting at 6:00pm Ready to get back out, socialize and enjoy some live music? On the first Friday of every month, we will feature local live entertainment, everything from acoustic guitar to pianists. Don’t forget to make reservations for a wonderful night of live entertainment, cocktails, and amazing food.
PRIME RIB NIGHT
Rise & Shine
Wednesday, September 22 5:00pm Start | $45 per person Feast your eyes on Chef Bruce’s Prime Rib. Make your reservations for an amazing night of Prime Rib prepared by the chef and his team, Featuring a 10oz slice of Prime Rib. Included in the dinner are your choice of house/caesar salad or soup, Prime Rib with mashed potatoes, Asparagus, horseradish cream, Au Jus, and Chef Julie’s homemade dessert! Hope to see you there. * 48-hour cancellation fee applies.
RISE + SHINE ON SUNDAYS Every Sunday I 10:30am-2:00pm A la carte menu specials Need to fill those weekend cravings? Come by on Sundays as the chefs have prepared a rotating menu of breakfast items like chicken and waffles, omelets, breakfast casserole, and more! The lunch menu is available as well. Reservations are required.
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LOBSTER NIGHT Wednesday, October 27 5:00pm Start | Market Price Couldn’t make it to Maine this year? No worries! Chef will be serving up lobster just the way you like them. Whether you like it whole or, de-shelled, we’ll have it ready with all of your favorite fixings. Make sure to make your reservation and pre-order by 4:00pm on October 23.
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CLUB EVENTS
LABOR DAY BASH! Monday, September 6 | 10:00am-7:00pm Buffet 11:30am-2:00pm Location: Pool & Event Lawn Join us for our Labor Day Bash! Pool-side food service will be available all day along with a DJ, a giant inflatable waterslide, Pelicans Snowballs, and pool-side games for the kids! Please register if you will be attending the buffet, registration is not necessary otherwise.
OKTOBERFEST BREWS CRUISE Saturday, September 25 | 4:00pm-8:00pm $80 per person They don't call us "Beer City" for nothing! Hop on the Brews Cruise with Kyle for this exciting member outing! Whether you are new to Asheville, or a native, you will get to experience 3 of the best local breweries in town! Each stop includes 4 beer samples. Registration is required, 48 hours cancellation fee applies.
Schedule of Events: Waterslide: All-day Pool Open: 10:00am-7:00pm Mountain Pet Rescue: 11:00am-2:00pm Special Holiday Buffet: 11:30am-2:00pm Pelicans Snowballs: 2:00pm-4:00pm Pool Menu: 2:00pm-6:00pm DJ: 2:00pm-6:00pm
BLUEGRASS, BREW & 'QUE FALL FESTIVAL Friday, October 22 | 4:30pm-7:30pm Location: Front Parking Lot Dress up in your Halloween costumes and join us at the club for our annual Bluegrass, Bew & 'Que Fall Festival! In addition to the delicious barbeque and live music, we will also have face painting, hayrides, bounce house, games, and more! Mountain Pet Rescue will also be here with some pets that are available for adoption.
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT Friday, September 10 | 5:00pm-7:00pm Adults: $14.95 | Children: $8.95 Bingo cards will be for sale at the event Gather up the family and join us at the club for Family Bingo Night featuring an ice cream bar! Dinner will be served buffet style starting at 5:00pm and BINGO will begin at 6:00pm. Each winner will get to choose from our prize table!
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TEE IT UP
Reminders...
Below are a few things to always keep in mind regarding golf operations and some of the things we like to remind you. A proper dress code for both the course & practice facility is required. Check-in prior to your round with the Golf Shop, especially if you have guests. Continue to repair your ball marks & replace your divots. While we prefer a 4 hour & 15-minute pace of play if you can go faster, do so. Please observe any & all cart restrictions that are posted daily on the tee sheet & pin sheet. Personal coolers are prohibited. The course & practice facility is CLOSED on I don’t know about you all but I am ready for some cooler temperatures and no more afternoon thunderstorms. As we work our way out of the heat of summer and into the fall, I want to remind everyone that our course aerification will be Tuesday – Friday the week of Labor Day. Those dates are September 7th through the 10th which is a bit later this year due to Labor Day falling so late. This process is never fun for any golf course but has to be done in order to keep healthy green complexes and course conditions. The healing process usually takes about two to three weeks so I would remind you that as we work our way through this process, it is probably not the best time to entertain guests here at the club but is a great opportunity to maybe plan a trip or two to our other McConnell Golf Properties and see what all they have to offer. Should you have guests already scheduled to come, we will only charge the family guest rate all month while course conditions are not at a premium. While the course is closed for aerification, the Golf Shop hours will be as follows: Tuesday & Wednesday: Closed, Practice Facility Closed Thursday & Friday: Open from 9:00am to 3:00pm, Practice Facility Open from 12:00pm to 6:00pm This past August, some of our ladies and Assistant Professional Brian Muller competed in the annual McConnell Golf Solheim Cup over at Brook Valley in Greenville, NC. Our ladies represented the club well and finished 4th out of the 10 clubs that participated. Great job ladies & Brian!! Congratulations are also in order for Jessica Dickenson, who is our 2021 Ladies’ Club Champion. We will be conducting our Couples’, Senior, and Men’s Club Championship throughout August and early September and will have those results posted at the conclusion of those events.
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Mondays, walking the course is prohibited.
FALL EVENTS SEPTEMBER September 3-5 - Men’s Club Championship September 7-10 - Fall Aerification, Course Closed September 24 - Friday Shoot-Out
OCTOBER October 2 - Men’s 1 Day Member-Guest October 6-7 - Ladies’ Member-Guest October 15-16 - Men’s Fall Member-Member ·Oct 28: Ladies’ Season Closer *Sign up for ALL of these events will be online via the club website or by calling the Golf Shop.
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COURTSIDE NEWS It has been an amazing summer with lots of activity at the courts and I hope to carry over that excitement to the fall. Lots of tennis options are available to please check with Bill about getting you joined up with the right group or come out for some clinics or lessons to get back into the game. After school junior clinics have started so please check with the shop about which day or time is best for your child. The indoor courts just finished being resurfaced and look great. We have added pickleball lines for 6 courts after we removed the 10 and under blue lines. We will be hosting some pickleball tournaments this fall and winter so be on the lookout for those dates. Summer Camps went great and we saw some great tennis at the courts this summer. It was a lot of fun and we can’t wait for next summer. Thank you all for sending your kids to the club for our camps, there are lots of choices out there and we really appreciate the support. I look forward to carrying over the summer success with lots more tennis this fall in the after-school classes.
LABOR DAY TENNIS/PICKLEBALL SOCIAL Monday, September 6 | 10:00AM start
AFTER-SCHOOL JUNIOR TENNIS
Come have some fun at the new indoor courts or play some great tennis outside. Or a bit of both. Sign up on the club calendar.
Tennis classes started on August 30th and will continue outdoors until the end of November when we will move indoors. Classes are $15/hr, please let Bill know which day(s) you will be coming to make sure we spread out enough over the week. We have 2 courts going and will spread the kids out based on level and age. You can also register using the online event calendar. We may adjust the schedule after a few weeks but for now, the classes are as follows: Ages 4-10 Beginner to Intermediate Monday - Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm Ages 9-16 Intermediate to Advanced Monday - Thursday 5:00pm-6:30pm
PICKLEBALL
LADIES' MEMBER-GUEST TOURNAMENT Saturday, October 23 Mark your calendars for our fall Ladies' Member-Guest Tournament! We will have a great day of tennis planned along with lunch at the courts a dinner that evening. Sign-up with Bill.
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The new courts are open and looking great, come out and join the fun on our drop-in days or come to some of our free demo days to learn to play. Sign up for the demo in the club calendar and for the play days on the club reservation system for tennis. Free Demo Days
Sept 13 | 10:00 am Sept 27 | 10:00 am
Drop-in Play Schedule
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm Saturdays | 9:00 am
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KIDS EVENTS
SOCCER SHOTS
FALL SOCCER SHOTS
AGE-BASED PLAYGROUPS
Ages 3-6 | September 21 - November 9 Tuesdays 3:35pm-4:05pm
$55 for 4-week series
No need to take your kids across town for soccer, we have it right here at the club! Coach Kevin and his team are coming back for their 3rd season teaching at CCA! Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication, and curriculum. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition, we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents. *Check your email with the link for registration.
Find your tribe here at CCA with our Age-Based Play Groups! This is a great opportunity to meet other moms with kids around the same ages as yours, and build a sense of community here at the club. The same 6 pairs will get to know each other while engaging with their little ones in planned, age-appropriate activities. Led by one of our experienced activity leaders, each session will feature Waldorf and/or Montessori-inspired, child-led activities with a different focus each week. Ages 2 months - 11 months Wednesdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm September 8-29
Ages 3.5 years - 6 years Wednesdays 3:45pm - 4:45pm October 6-27
Ages 22 months - 3 years Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm September 9-30
Ages 10 months - 22 months Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm October 7-28
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all McConnell Golf properties will be taking part in a fundraiser benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Last year, we raised over $3,800 to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation. With Bank of America's TRIPLE matching, McConnell Golf was able to donate almost $12,000!
BE AWARE. GET INVOLVED. SHOW SUPPORT. Visit www.info-komen.org/goto/MCG to make a donation. DINE: $1 from every Meyer Filet and MCG Salmon BLT Sandwich order in the month of October will go towards the Susan G. Komen Foundation. PARTICIPATE: In addition, every McConnell Golf property will be holding their own event to support this cause...look for details in your weekly happenings emails! WALK OR RIDE: On Sunday, October 17, 9:00am - 1:00pm CST, the nation will come together to all walk the last 10 miles of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Nation journey together, at the same time, at Pink Bubble Pop-Ups in cities all across the Nation. Don't want to walk? Book a tee time at any of our McConnell Golf owned properties on Sunday, October 17 and we will donate a $1 from every cart fee to the cause.
For more information about Footprints on the Green, please visit www.mcconnellgolf.com/footprints-green or email Alicia Lockard, Creative Director for McConnell Golf, at alockard@mcconnellgolf.com.
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KIDS CLUB
LEGO MANIA LEGO MANIA Friday, September 3 | 5:30pm-9:00pm Ages 2 -10 | $10 per child It's a lego lover's dream! This evening will be filled with lego games, crafts, and of course, building!!!
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT Friday, September 10 | 5:30pm-7:00pm Bring the whole family over for dinner and Bingo in the dining room. Dinner will be served buffet style starting at 5:00pm and BINGO starts at 6.:00pm. Each winner will get to choose from our prize table!
PUMPKIN DECORATING NIGHT Friday, October 15 | 5:30pm-9:00pm Ages 3-10 | $13 per child Join us for our annual pumpkin decorating kids club! This is always one of our most fun fall kids clubs of the year! Each kid will get to decorate their own pumpkin using paint or stickers. Other activities include pumpkin ring toss
FALL FROLIC Thursday, September 23 | 5:30pm-8:00pm Ages 4-12 | $15 per child We are celebrating the first day of fall, CCA style! We will have a bounce house, and games set up on the lawn with crafts and more! Dinner will be served picnic-style. Space is limited so make your reservations early!
COSTUME PARTY Friday, October 29 | 5:30pm-9:00pm Ages 3- 10 | $10 per child Come dressed in your Halloween costume for a spooky evening of, dancing, Halloween games, crafts, and treats! Space is limited.
POTTERY PARTY Friday, October 1 | 5:30pm-9:00pm Ages 5-12 | $12 per child We are busting out the pottery wheels for a messy night of pottery making! Each child will get a turn working with the pottery wheel to make their own masterpiece! Be sure to wear something you don't mind getting messy.
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As a reminder, parents are required to be dining on the property for their kids to participate in Kids Club. Please make your dinner reservations before registration your kids for Kids Club. Children ages 3 and up are required to wear a face mask while inside the building. Dinner is always provided, please make note of any allergies or dietary restrictions when registering.
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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS His top 30 effort earned him a check for $41,013 and a spot in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals, the three-event series that determines PGA Tour eligibility for the 2021-22 season. Smalley has made the cut in all five of his PGA Tour starts and earned enough FedExCup points to finish inside the top-200 and qualify for the Korn Ferry playoffs. Smalley joined Sedgefield in June of 2020 and estimates he has played 75 rounds or more on the classic Donald Ross design. “I feel pretty comfortable with the lines on each hole,” he said during the week. “The course is always in really good shape. It’s playing a little different than it usually does for us. There’s a little more runout in the fairways, which has changed a couple of the clubs that I hit off of the tee. The greens are a little quicker, but other than that, it’s the same golf course.” Photo Courtesy: John Gillooly/Wyndham Championship
KEVIN KISNER WINS WILD 6-MAN PLAYOFF AT THE WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP Kevin Kisner birdied the second extra hole to end a six-man playoff and capture a thrilling 2021 Wyndham Championship at Greensboro’s Sedgefield Country Club. Known as a dogged match-play competitor, Kisner stiffed his approach shot on 18 and calmly rolled in a 3-foot putt. For the victory — the fourth of his career and first since 2019 — the former University of Georgia Bulldog banked $1,152,000.
Smalley enjoyed plenty of local support during the week. Along with his father and his mother, Maria — both of whom have caddied for Smalley throughout his career — his sister, Katie, and numerous friends and playing partners from Sedgefield followed his group and rooted him on. “It was nice to hear their cheers out there,” Smalley said. “I don’t get to play in front of a whole lot of people very often. It’s pretty cool to have people scream at you after you make a putt. To have an opportunity to play a PGA Tour event on your home course is pretty special. I think it helped me out quite a bit. I know my way around. I’ve played out here numerous times, so I felt comfortable on the course. To have that finish was pretty cool.”
Adam Scott shot 65 in the final round to make the playoff. He had a chance for victory on the first playoff hole, but his 4-foot birdie putt never threatened the cup. Kisner and Scott were joined in the playoff by former champion Si Woo Kim, Braden Grace, Kevin Na and Roger Sloan. It marked just the third time in PGA Tour history that six golfers have gone to a playoff. Kisner began Sunday’s final round four shots behind leader Russell Henley, but he birdied Nos. 16 and 17, eventually shooting 66 to reach 15 under and the playoff. “My first playoff win,” said Kisner, who was previously 0-5 in playoffs prior to his Wyndham title. “To be standing here is pretty sweet.” Henley held the lead after the first three rounds. He recovered from a slow start on Sunday to reach 17-under after a birdie on the 10th hole, but the Georgia Bulldog bogeyed three of the next four holes and came to the 72nd hole needing par to stay at 15 under. He fell short of the playoff after narrowly missing a 5-foot par putt. It proved a brutal ending to what had been an otherwise amazing performance from Henley. McConnell Golf member Alex Smalley didn’t quite play his way into the six-man playoff, but the former Duke University star gained plenty more along the way. Playing on his home course, Sedgefield CC, the 24-yearold Smalley carded three rounds in the 60s, including a sizzling 64 on Friday. He responded to the heat of Sunday’s final-round pressure in equally torrid fashion, finishing his day with three straight birdies and a 4under 66. In just his fifth PGA Tour event, playing on a sponsor’s exemption in a fullfield event on the last weekend of the PGA Tour regular season, Smalley finished at 10-under par and tied for 29th.
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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS
MCCONNELL GOLF COUPLES CHAMPIONSHIP TREYBURN COUNTRY CLUB I SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
ENTRY FEE - $150 per couple. Includes lunch before golf, non-alcoholic beverages & snacks while on the course during play, heavy hors
d’oeuvres after golf and awards for flight winners. PRACTICE ROUND - Optional practice round tee times may be made through your home club professional staff. Appropriate fees will apply. TEAMS - 2-Person teams made of couples defined by the Rules and Regulations of McConnell Golf. Full Golf members only.
(MCG Corporate and National Members are eligible) FORMAT - Best Ball Gross and Net of the Twosome (Same ball may be used for both scores) HANDICAP - 80% of handicap STARTING TIME - The event will be a 12:00pm shotgun start FLIGHTS - Flights will be determined by the tees played. Payouts will be determined by the number of teams in each flight. Prizes will be
awarded for best gross and net in each flight.
TEES TO BE PLAYED White Tees - 6302 yards (Men ages 59 and under) Green Tees - 5581 yards (Men ages 60 and over) Red Tees - 5126 yards (Ladies) REGISTRATION
Registration deadline is Tuesday, September 21st and is limited to the first 40 teams. You may register by calling your home club professional staff or online through the McConnell Golf Calendar on the website.
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Men's Club Championship Friday Night Live
Drop & Play Fall Session Starts
Rise & Shine Men's Club Championship
Rise & Shine
Tennis/Pickleball Social Labor Day Bash!
Fall Aerification Course Closed
Fall Aerification Course Closed
Pool Closed for Season Play Group Session Begins- Ages 2m-11m
Men's Club Championship
Kids Club: Lego Mania Fall Aerification Course Closed Play Group Session Begins- Ages 22m-3y Member Birthday Night
Fall Aerification Course Closed
Family Bingo Night
Pickleball Free Demo Day
Rise & Shine
Men's Shoot-Out Prime Rib Night Kids Club:Fall Frolic
Oktoberfest Brews Cruise Outing
Rise & Shine Pickleball Free Demo Day
Soccer Shots Fall Season Begins
SEPTEMBER: PB&J Crumble Cookies Sean O’Neill - Treyburn Country Club INGREDIENTS: 1 Large Egg Cooking spray or butter 1 TSP Vanilla Extract 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour 1 1/2 Cups Concord Grape Jelly ½ TSP Baking Powder 2/3 Cup Coarsely Chopped Salted, ½ TSP Fine Salt 12 TBSP Unsalted Butter, room temp Roasted Peanuts (Optional) 1 1/3 Cups Granulated Sugar 1 1/3 Cups Natural Creamy Peanut Butter (no sugar added)
DIRECTIONS: 1. Arrange a rack in the middle of a convection oven and heat to 325°F on a low fan. Line the sides and bottom of a half hotel pan with aluminum foil, then coat the foil with cooking spray or butter; set aside. 2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside. 3. Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on low speed until combined, then increase the speed to medium-high and beat until creamed. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides and paddle with a rubber spatula. 4. Add the peanut butter and beat on medium-high speed until combined. Add the egg and vanilla and continue to beat until completely combined. Stop the mixer and scrape down again. 5. Return the mixer to low speed and gradually add the flour mixture, stopping when the flour is almost incorporated (do not over mix). Remove the bowl from the mixer and fold in the remaining flour by hand with the rubber spatula. 6. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mixture in the baking pan and press into an even layer. Bake until the top is light golden-brown, 15 to 20 minutes. 7. Dollop the jelly over the crust and spread it into an even layer as best as you can without disturbing the crust. (Don’t worry if the jelly doesn't spread much, it will melt in the oven.) Sprinkle evenly with the chopped peanuts, if using. Using your hands, crumble the remaining dough into pieces about the size of almonds and sprinkle evenly into the pan. 8. Return the pan to the oven and bake until the top is golden-brown, about 20 minutes more. Remove the pan to a wire rack and let cool completely. To serve, grasp the foil in the middle of the pan and lift the bar cookie slab out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Cut into bars.
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Men's 1-Day Member-Guest Friday Night Live Kids Club: Pottery Party Ladies' Member-Guest
Rise & Shine
Play Group Session Begins- Ages 3.5y-6y
Rise & Shine
Breast Cancer Week Family Fun Run 5K
Breast Cancer Week Golf Challenge
Breast Cancer Week Sunset Yoga, PIckleball &Cocktails
Ladies' Member-Guest Play Group Session Begins- Ages10m-22m Member Birthday Night
Breast Cancer Week Ladies' Golf & Silent Auction
Men's Fall Member-Member Kids Club: Pumpkin Decorating
Rise & Shine Bluegrass, Brew & 'Que Fall Fest
Rise & Shine
Men's Fall Member-Member
Ladies' Member-Guest Tennis Tournament
Ladies' Season Closer Lobster Night
Kids Club: Costume Party
OCTOBER: Chocolate Pretzel Oatmeal Cookies Patrick Budniewski - Holsten Hills Country Club Ingredients 1 cup Salted Butter 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar 2 Eggs, Whole 1 TBSP Vanilla Extract 1 ¾ Cup and 2 TBSP All-Purpose Flour 1TSP Baking Soda
1/2 TSP Cinnamon 1/2 TSP Kosher Salt 1 ½ Cup Old Fashioned Oats 2 ½ Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 1 Cup Mini Pretzels, crushed ¼ Cup Flaky Sea Salt (for sprinkling)
DIRECTIONS: 1. Cream together butter and sugars until combined. Continue mixing, adding one egg at a time until combined. Add vanilla and continue mixing until creamy. 2. In a separate bowl add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and kosher salt. Slowly add flour mixture to egg-sugar mixture while mixing at low speed. Add 1/4 of the mixture at a time, scraping down sides making sure to fully incorporate the flour mixture. 3. After the flour mixture is all combined, add oats and chocolate chips folding them in by hand. 4. Roll dough into 2 Tablespoon size balls. 5. Gently push a few crushed pretzels into each ball and flatten with the palm of the hand to 1/2 inch thickness. 6. Bake in the oven at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes. 7. While cookies are cooling sprinkle with flaky salt sea salt.
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Country Club of Asheville 170 Windsor Road Asheville, NC 28804
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
ADEWEHI PARKER July Employee of the Month
HARRY BASILE August Employee of the Month
July 2021 Employee of the Month: Adawehi Parker (Kitchen Garde Manger) Adawehi has not been employed here long but she has proven to be a very hardworking young woman. She is a valuable asset to the kitchen staff. Thank you, Adawehi, for doing an outstanding job! August 2021 Employee of the Month: Harry Basile (Golf) Harry has done an outstanding job for us on the outside staff and has also helped out in the Golf Shop as he starts to learn some of the inside golf operations. Harry is always on time, very dependent, and is a valuable employee to the Golf Operation. Congratulations to you, Harry, and thank you for your hard work!
