THE POST PORTERS NECK COUNTRY CLUB AUGUST, 2022
PORTERS NECK A M C C O N N E L L G O L F P R O P E R T Y
Table of contents Club News & Photos Dining & Social Golf Court Sports Wellness & Aquatics Juniors & Family 04 12 17 23 25 29
Special message from General Manager, Jason Seehafer. PNCC member gets two holes in one! The Mayor celebrates 8 months and welcome to our new members! UNCW is coming back to Porters Neck! We host our first Cars & Coffee and celebrate 'Women Who Wine'. Qualification for the Men's McConnell Ryder Cup is this month. Chris gives us a detailed update on the recent course aerification and more Two big events are coming! The UNCW Men's Collegiate Tennis Tournament, followed by 'Swing for The Stars', tennis event that benefits Make A Wish. More Puppy Yoga, a new time for Seated, Strength & Stretch and the August group exercise schedule Don't miss the important update to the Family Pool hours of operations Lots of junior golf events are coming this fall! Jrs Night Out Pool Party, Summer Jr Tennis Open and the Cardboard Boat Regatta is back!
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WeleomeNewMembers WELCOME TO PORTERS NECK AND MCCONNELL GOLF! POST | CLUB NEWS PAGE 4 BILLY & DIANA HUPP McConnell Golf National ROBERT & MARCY AULTMAN McConnell Golf National DR RONALD GERBE & STACEY RUPPERT Sport, GW RENNIE & MARY RUTH FAULKNER Sport, GW JEFF & KATHY JORDAN & Bradley Sport PATRICIA DOWD Sport MAX & BRIDGET KIPFER Sport Follow Porters Neck Country Club on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to get the latest information and updates! The McConnell Golf App is now available to Porters Neck members Download it from the Google Play store, today! Use it to make reservations and receive Club news! StayConnected!
Congratulations to John Hambel and Donna Whitehill! They won bronze at the Summer Sizzler 3.5 mix tournament yesterday at the House of Pickleball! Way to Go! GirlsTrip!
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Congratulations to Porters Neck member, Jack Lehman! During a recent visit to Country Club of Asheville , he made two holes in one within one round of golf! The first was on on hole 17, from 186 yards The second was on hole 13, from 140 yards Yowza!
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Congratulations to Jacob Morris! On July 21st, he got a hole in one today on #4, from 160 yards, using a 6 iron
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TheMayor The 'Mayor' of Porters Neck CC, Caison Brock, celebrated turning 8 months old at his favorite place and with his favorite people at Porters Neck! After a visit with the cart attendants, he spent a sleepy afternoon at the pool.
CLUB NEWS
Another successful ladies golf trip was organized by PNCC's Coach Dana Kovich, during the month of July The ladies enjoyed golf at Old North State, followed by some fun in the sun on the lake Dana's next project is a couples' golf trip to Holston Hills and The Country Club of Asheville Details will be announced shortly.
The front entrance will be accessible for anyone that will need to utilize the elevator. The circle drive will also be utilized during this week for unloading and parking for the film company. Additionally, the circle drive will be closed along with several parking spaces in the North End of the parking lot for trailers The turn window will be closed, but we plan to set up a temporary station for food and beverage for golfers. The beverage cart will also be available. Dear Porters Neck Members, We were recently approached with a great opportunity to support the local film industry along with bringing in additional revenue for the club A prominent film company has asked to utilize our clubhouse as a film location, later this month.
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I thank you in advance and I believe this is a great opportunity for the club and community. The production team has asked to pass along their appreciation to you all for allowing them to use your club
POST | CLUB NEWS PAGE 6 JASONSEEHAFER,PNCC GENERALMANAGER
I ask that members utilize the Pro Shop entrance or Porters Patio entrance whenever possible for access to the locker rooms and Porters
Manager's Message
TEAM MEMBERS: Sue Keifer Ethel Koropatnick Cathy Bowen Kathy Boyle Coach Dana Kovich Chris Haugen Cheryl Wolf Laura Pisarek
Congratulations to Porters Neck junior, Tara Kuehner for finishing 1st place overall in her division and advancing to the Drive Chip & Putt Regional Finals at Duke University Golf Club. Congratulations are also in order for her brother, Peyton Kuehner, for competing in his first ever DCP and finishing 14th of 23 competitors. Way to go! We're so proud of you both!! Drive,Chip&Putt 2022LadiesSolheimCup
The Porters Neck team had a great time at the McConnell Golf Ladies Solheim Cup Team held at Treyburn Country Club July 15th 17th. We look forward to next year!
The entire 2nd floor will be rented for set up and staging This area will not be accessible to members or employees during this time Porters and the Pro Shop will be open for normal dining operations *Please see August 26th exception ** Friday, August 26th Due to the studios strict Covid protocol, Porters, locker rooms, clubhouse lobby, and the 2nd floor will not be accessible to members or employees
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POST | CLUB NEWS PAGE 7 Brian Muller is joining the Porters Neck team after 3 and a half years at another McConnell Golf Club, The Country Club of Asheville Brian is originally from Stamford, CT, but gained a love for the coast of the Carolina’s after attending College of Charleston for 4 years After college, Brian completed two internships with the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) traveling around the country running tournaments for some of the best juniors from around the world Following his internships, Brian began working in the golf business as the Junior Golf Director at the Golf Performance Center in Ridgefield, CT After 3 years in that role, Brian decided it was a good time to start on the path of becoming a PGA Member Brian’s first job as an Assistant Golf Professional was at Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison, NY where he worked for 2 years While this was a great entry level step, Brian decided that it was time to work at a club that was open year round This brought Brian to Asheville, NC, and the McConnell Golf Family In his time at CC of Asheville, Brian ran the Ladies’ Program for 2 years, provided group and private instruction to both juniors and adults, ran tournaments throughout the year, and much more Brian is an avid sports fan rooting for the New York teams he grew up watching (Yankees, Knicks, Rangers, and unfortunately the Jets) Brian is very excited to be at Porters Neck and looks forward to meeting everyone over the next few weeks Welcome,BrianMuller!
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POST | CLUB NEWS PAGE 8 Cookie Ingredients ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, softened ¾ Cup Sugar 1 Large Egg, room temperature 1 TSP Vanilla Extract 1 TSP Corn Starch 1½ Cups All Purpose Flour ¾ TSP Baking Powder ¼ TSP Salt 4 Ounces of White Chocolate Chips ¾ Cups Fresh Blueberries
When I first became Chef at the Water’s Edge, I had no idea the talents that were hidden inside one of the ladies that cleaned the club I slowly noticed all these wonderful and delicious desserts randomly appear around the club I soon found out the hidden secret of who was creating these amazing desserts. Mrs. Mary Moore is a beloved staff member here at the club and makes some of the best down home cooked desserts I have ever had These blueberry cookies are a monster hit when she makes them for the members. I hope that everyone enjoys them as much as we do here. CREAM CHEESE COOKIES
On low speed, mix in dry ingredients Fold in ¾ of the white chocolate chips and reserve rest for topping the cookies Fold in blueberries very gently with a rubber spatula. Dough will be thick and sticky. Cover and refrigerate for two hours. For filling, mix cream cheese, vanilla extract and powdered sugar just to combine and place in fridge
Michael Dontigney| Executive Chef at Water's Edge
Make a deep bowl in middle Fill with one teaspoon of cream cheese, mix in ¾ teaspoon of blueberry jam. Top with ½ tablespoon of cookie dough and seal roll gently into a ball. Press white chocolate chips on top and sides of cookie ball. Put in freezer for 10 minutes before baking Bake 16 18 minutes Cool on sheet pan for 10 minutes before removing then transfer to a cooling rack 1 2. 3 4 5 6. 7 9
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Once the dough is chilled, scoop one tablespoon of cookie drops on cookie sheets
Directions Filling Ingredients 2½ Ounce Cream Cheese, softened 1 TBSP Powdered Sugar ½ TSP Vanilla Extract 4 TBSP Blueberry Jam
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In a small bowl, mix together the dry ingredients; flour, corn starch, salt and baking powder. In a mixer bowl, cream butter and sugar on high for two minutes until light and creamy Beat in egg and vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350°F Parchment cover baking sheets
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WEDNESDAY FRIDAY | 5:00 8:00 PM UpdatedDiningHoursinPorters WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31ST | 5:00 7:30 PM Buffet Selections Tuesday | 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Wednesday & Thursday | 11:00 AM 8:00 PM Friday & Saturday | 11:00 AM 8:30 PM Sunday | 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Turn Window | Tuesday Sunday | 10 AM 4 PM Reservations are not required for lunch but they are preferred for dinner POST | SOCIAL PAGE 12 Join us for cocktails in the Members Lounge, Wednesday thru Friday, from 5:00 8:00 PM! Reservations not required Weekly Dinner Specials can be found on the Dining News page of the Porters Neck website They are announced on Tuesday of each week DrinksIntheMembers Lounge WeeklyDinnerSpecials Curbside service is available to all Porters Neck members, Tuesday through Sunday Call Porters at 686 8145, to place your order Once you arrive at the club, place one final call to Porters and we will bring your order to your car! CurbsidePickUp Tuesday | 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Wednesday Saturday | 11:00 AM 7:30 PM Sunday | 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Any members with an August birthday will be able to enjoy Porters Pastabilities, as our guest! The complimentary dinner will only be awarded to the member who is celebrating his/her birthday, that particular month Pastabilities Caesar Salad Garlic Bread Chef Attended Pasta Station Chicken Parmesan Classic Meatballs in Pomodoro Sauce Creamy Parmesan Risotto Roasted Zucchini and Squash Assorted Sweets by Emily The cost is $26.95 Adults | $15.95 Ages 13 18 | $9.95 Children 12 & Under. Reservations are required and can be made online. A 72 Hour Cancellation Policy Strictly Enforced Cost & Registration
POST | SOCIAL PAGE 13 ANNUAL WINE CLUB MEMBERSHIP FEE Women Who Wine This is a Grape Expectations Tapas and Wine event that is open to all Porters Neck members! Join us for Three Chef Curated Small Plates Paired with Three Hand Selected Wines $55++ for Wine Club Members | $65++ for Non Wine Club Members There is a 72 hour cancellation policy on all Grape Expectations events If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact Lynne at admin@portersneckcountryclub.com. JP will reach out to anyone that he is able to add to the event. GRAPE EXPECTATIONS RESERVATIONS GUIDELINES AND POLICIES Reservations for Grape Expectations will open online 45 days prior to each event You will be able to book your seats at your convenience once the booking window opens Our team is unable to make reservations outside of the online booking window. $180 00 Annual Fee for Family Membership $120 00 Annual Fee for Single Membership SATURDAY, AUGUST 20TH | 6:00 PM JointhePN WineClub WINE CLUB MEMBERS ENJOY $1 50 off Every Glass purchased at the Club/Pool including Club Events (i e Trivia Night) 15% off Every Bottled purchased at the Club/Pool including Club Events (i e Family Luau) Waived Corkage Fee for any bottles brought into the Club ($15 value) Ability to store up to 6 bottles on site Discounted Rate on Wine Pairing Dinners Free Wine Tastings (Occasionally) Wine fees will be prorated throughout the year if joining after January but will not be refunded if canceled during the year. TO JOIN, CONTACT: James Patterson: catering@portersneckcountryclub.com Allan Cure: restaurantmanager@portersneckcountryclub com UPCOMING DATES |October 29th: Mysterious & Spooky November 19th: Friends & Family December 1st: All Things Bubbly
Bourbon Cherry Ribs Wagyu Beef Sliders Beer Battered Cod Walking Tacos Mexican Street Corn Boston Baked Beans Assorted Sweets by Emily 1st Place: $50 Gift Certificate 2nd Place: $25 Gift Certificate 3rd Place: Bottles of Wine POST | SOCIAL PAGE 14 The cost is $35++ Per Person. Price includes Dinner and Trivia. Reservations are required and can be made online or via the McConnell app. A 72 hour cancellation policy will be enforced. SportsTriviaNight SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH | PNCC BALLROOM 5:30 PM BUFFET DINNER | 6:30 PM TRIVIA Trivia Tailgating Menu When registering, please sign your entire team up under one member's name. Cost & Registration Prizes Cars&Coffee BEGINNING SUNDAY, AUGUST 7TH 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Join us on the first Sunday every month, beginning August 7th through October 2nd, weather permitting, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Following the event, join us for brunch at the club If interested in displaying your car, contact John Vance @ vancejohn5150@gmail com Space is limited! Please note that the last gathering will be October 2, 2022 LadiesBunco THURSDAY, AUGUST 11TH | 6:30 9:00 PM 6:30 PM: Cocktail Half Hour 7:00 PM: Bunco!! Please make your reservations online All of the lovely ladies of Porters Neck Country Club are invited to join us for an evening of Cocktails, Dessert and Bunco!
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POST | SOCIAL PAGE 15 UNCW Sports Day atPortersNeck!
3:00 PM 9 Holes of Golf with UNCW Coaches, Chancellor and Members of the Golf Team 5:00 PM Social On the Patio with UNCW Coaches, Chancellor and Members of the Golf Team 6:00 PM Dinner in the Ballroom After dinner, we will have the pleasure of receiving remarks from the UNCW Chancellor and Coaches!
Aswani K Volety UNCW Chancellor Takayo Siddle Men’s Basketball Coach
Join the UNCW Coaches, Players and Chancellor for a fun afternoon of golf and dinner at Porters Neck! Can’t make it to golf? Join us for dinner, where we will have the pleasure of receiving remarks from the UNCW Chancellor and Coaches! Members are welcome to bring guests to this event Look for more details, including the menu, to follow!
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Porters Neck Home & GardenClub Moore's Creek Kayak Excursion MONDAY, AUGUST 15TH | 8:30 AM 1:00 PM POST | SOCIAL PAGE 16 Come and explore this beautiful creek and history of the first battle of the American Revolution After your paddle on Moore’s Creek, you will enjoy the beautiful picnic area of this park Once your meal is finished, we will have a guided tour of the battle grounds, guided by one of the parks knowledgeable staff members The cost is $60 per person if renting a kayak or $40 per person if providing your own kayak. Register online or by calling Jen Hancock @ 910 686 8161 xt. 128 Min. 6 ppl / Max.10 ppl. The deadline to cancel & register Thursday, prior to the trip Save the Date LABOR DAY POOL PARTY Monday, September 5th PNCC BLOOD DRIVE Monday, September 12th GREENFIELD LAKE KAYAKING TRIP Monday, September 19th LEGO CLUB & AMERICAN GIRL CLUB RETURNS! September 14th & 28th Join the Porters Neck Home & Garden Club! Annual dues $25 (cash or check). Monthly meeting topics alternate between garden and home. Follow us on Facebook! Membership is open to PNCC members. If you are interested in joining the Home & Garden Club, email us at portersneckhomeandgardenclub@gmail com The meetings are held on Wednesday mornings We begin with a 9:30 AM Social, followed by our monthly speaker at 10:00 AM The Home & Garden Club is open to all Porters Neck members! Our upcoming meeting schedule is as follows: September 21, 2022 October 19, 2022 November 16, 2022 December 14, 2022 Luncheon January 18, 2023 February 15, 2023 March 15, 2023 April 19, 2023 May 19, 2023 Luncheon
Monday: Closed All Day Tuesday Saturday: 7:00 AM Dusk Sunday: 7:00 AM 1 Hour Before Dusk
September 5th Labor Day, Open for Regular Play September 6th Course Closed September 15th 17th Men’s Member Guest(Course Closed
August 4th & 18th: Bogey Girls 1 August 10th & 24th: Par Gals
Closed All Day for Maintenance 7:30 AM Close: Practice Only All Day MONDAY: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, AND SATURDAY 7:30 AM 2:00 PM: Practice Only 3:00 PM Short Course Play Only FRIDAY & SUNDAY
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August 29th CGA 1 Day 4 Ball
August 17th Men’s Interclub at PNCC August 26th Couples 9 and Dine
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NotesFromthePro By: Robert Loper PNCC Head Golf Professional A suspension of play for a dangerous situation will be signaled by 1 long air horn blast. All play shall cease immediately upon notification. All practice areas will be closed during suspension of play until committee has declared them open. Signaled by 2 short consecutive horn blasts. We are in the throws of the summer heat! Please be prepared for the heat and humidity Drink plenty of fluids before and during your round Please do not take chances! If you are feeling poorly, come off the course immediately and get in a cool environment It is every player’s responsibility to rake the bunker after playing out of them The excuse that the bunkers are not in good shape, or a rake is not within 10 feet of me are not valid When entering in a bunker, please enter and exit at or near the lowest point of the bunker Yes, this may not be the closest point to your ball, but you will not leave deep footprints in the faces of the bunkers and will then make it easier to properly rake In the event of hazardous weather conditions, it is the responsibility of individual golfers to decide whether or not to continue play Players should consider the predicted weather conditions and information they may get from the Pro Shop We encourage players to “Put Your Personal Safety First!” The course restroom shelters on Holes 6 and 13 are equipped with lightning rod protection and offer a safe haven for players who suspend play in their vicinity During Club sponsored events, including MGA and LGA events, the Pro Shop will suspend play if it believes players’ safety may be jeopardized by hazardous weather During Club events players will be notified as follows: Discontinuance of Play for Dangerous Situation: Resumption of Play:
This summer has continued to fly by It is hard to believe it is already August 2022 Some recap of the month of July from golf course maintenance, it was a very busy and very important month for the maintenance team We completed Aeration Week! We got asked a lot why do you have to aerify? Fairways and tees total number of holes punched in the turf 53,980,000 cores + we did not count all the holes We were able to inject over 60,000 pounds of sand into the greens and added another 40,000 after we verticut the greens. Total of 100,000 pounds of sand.
Timing Is Everything: We aerate when the grass is healthy and actively growing Doing it during this time minimizes damage and allows for a quick return to optimal playing conditions
This year we did a Dry Jet where sand was injected into the greens We were really pleased with this process We were able to inject 60,000 lbs of sand into the greens From the picture below, you can see the white sand be injected and creating channels through the green’s profile Going forward, we will try to have the jet dry process done every year
Just a few numbers: It was a long week but most all of our goals were achieved We had great weather and the only washout day was Friday the 15th It seems like after the 15th it has rained a lot For the month of August, we will mostly be doing normal course maintenance. Hopefully, everyone has had a great summer and has been able to get out and enjoy the course. See you out on the course! We Aerate to Improve: The putting greens receive more traffic than any other playing surface. the aeration process helps relieve compaction caused by traffic. It also helps create a firm, smooth playing surface by controlling thatch and healthy turfgrass roots
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Removing Thatch: Thatch is a layer of living and dead plant material that accumulates at the soil surface. If the thatch on the putting greens is not diluted by aeration and topdressing, the thatch will act like a sponge, holding water near the surface Too much thatch creates soft playing conditions, inconsistent green speeds and increases the risk for turf disease Added Sand: A heavy application of sand following aeration may appear to make putting greens less playable However, filling the holes with sand actually helps create a smoother surface. Sand also creates channels for water and air movement, dilutes thatch and helps putting greens recover from aeration quickly.
Porters Neck CC will be participating in the MCG Annual Ryder Cup at the Reserve Golf Club in Pawleys Island, SC. A team will consist of 7 members plus 1 Professional. The event will consist of 3 different formats, Texas Scramble, Fourball and Singles. Qualifying will be the week of August 8 14 Players may choose to play on any day and can only attempt once All players will play from the WHITE tees We will take the 5 lowest scores and the rest will be placed on a wait list based on score 2 players will be Captain’s picks to fill out the team Players must announce their intention to qualify before your round and turn in a signed and attested scorecard Please contact the Pro Shop with any questions
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RYDER CUP EVENT DATES: NOVEMBER 16 -19, 2022 | OPEN TO ALL MALE PNCC GOLF MEMBERS
Wednesday, August 3rd: 2 Man Teams | 1 Best Net | This will be an MGA All Day event IF you are playing in the MGA All Day, please let the golf staff know before teeing off | Tee times will begin at 9:00 AM Wednesday, August 10th: 3 Man Teams | 1 Gross Score | 1 Net Score | Tee times will begin at 8:30 AM Wednesday, August 17th: Men's Interclub at PNCC Wednesday, August 24th: 2 Man Teams | 1 Best Net | Tee times will begin at 9:00 AM Wednesday, August 31st: 3 Man Teams | Stableford | Tee times will begin at 8:30 AM JOIN THE PORTERS NECK MGA! Membership cost in the Men's Golf Association is $40 per calendar year and will be billed to your Porters Neck account. Competitive events take place on Wednesday morning from February through November. You will generally play with members of similar skill levels and handicap. Can't play Wednesday morning? No problem! Ask us about our MGA 'Play All Day' schedule Additionally, there are four weekend tournaments (single and two day events) over the course of the year Questions? Inquire in the Pro Shop or call 910 686 1177
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Thursday, August 4th: The Waltz | 4 Per Thursday, August 11th: Even Holes Thursday, August 18th: 1 2 Best Ball | 2 P Thursday, August 25th: Individual Low Ne Thursday, September 1st: Fairways Thursday, September 8th: 2 Person Te Net on Front 1 Best Gross on Back
POST | GOLF PAGE 20 Join us Friday, September 9th at 4:00 PM for Couples Golf at PNCC. The format will be a 9 hole shotgun followed by a Three Course Dinner prepared by PNCC Culinary Staff and served by our wonderful service team. CouplesGolf&Dinner
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH | 4:00 PM SHOTGUN
The cost is $100 Per Couple and includes Golf, Prize Fund, Three Course Dinner and 2 Beverages before Golf Please contact the Pro Shop for more information and instructions on signing up online.
Brian Muller is joining the Porters Neck team after 3 and a half years at another McConnell Golf Club, The Country Club of Asheville. Brian is originally from Stamford, CT, but gained a love for the coast of the Carolina’s after attending College of Charleston for 4 years After college, Brian completed two internships with the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) traveling around the country running tournaments for some of the best juniors from around the world. Following his internships, Brian began working in the golf business as the Junior Golf Director at the Golf Performance Center in Ridgefield, CT After 3 years in that role, Brian decided it was a good time to start on the path of becoming a PGA Member.
Welcome,BrianMuller!
Brian is an avid sports fan rooting for the New York teams he grew up watching (Yankees, Knicks, Rangers, and unfortunately the Jets) Brian is very excited to be at Porters Neck and looks forward to meeting everyone over the next few weeks
BRIAN MULLER | PNCC ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL Brian’s first job as an Assistant Golf Professional was at Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison, NY where he worked for 2 years. While this was a great entry level step, Brian decided that it was time to work at a club that was open year round This brought Brian to Asheville, NC, and the McConnell Golf Family In his time at CC of Asheville, Brian ran the Ladies’ Program for 2 years, provided group and private instruction to both juniors and adults, ran tournaments throughout the year, and much more.
GOLF NEWS | THE PORTERS NECK POST Bogey Girls Par Gals POST | GOLF PAGE 21 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10TH & 24TH | 9:00 AM Par Gals is a playing lesson club for advanced beginner ladies or current 9 hole ladies and is taught by Dana Kovich The format includes Clinic & Instruction on the Driving Range followed by Clinic & Instruction on the Golf Course Meet Coach Dana outside of the Pro Shop at 9:00 AM Sign up using the calendar and not the tee sheet Cost & Registration: The annual cost to join is $25. Group Playing Lesson / Clinic with Cart: $40 each time you play. Members are asked to register online via the club calendar (click here!) in the Pro Shop, or send Dana an email at danakovich@gmail com Questions? Contact Dana at danakovich@gmail com or by calling the Pro Shop staff at 910 686 1177 No pressure just fun! Peet Coach Dana outside of the Pro Shop at 3:00 PM. Sign up using the calendar and not the tee sheet. Playing lessons include: Instruction on the Driving Range as well as on the Golf Course with Dana Kovich in a fun and relaxed atmosphere The annual cost to join is $25 The Group Playing Lessons/ Clinics are $40 each time that you play The cost & registration is the same Bogey Girls 1 and 2 THURSDAY, AUGUST 4TH & 18TH | 3:00PM PNCC PINK RIBBON GOLF TOURNAMENT October 4th | Save the Date! PNCC 2022 MEN'S & LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND October 15th & 16th | Save the Date!
Enjoy a weekend of tennis featuring your very own UNCW Men's tennis team playing against some of their top competition from around the nation Look for more information to follow soon and don't forget to Save the Date! 2022Men'sUNCW CollegiateTennis Tournament SEPTEMBER 16TH 18TH | SAVE THE DATE! Tennis & Pickleball Lessons NEWS UPDATE POST | COURT SPORTS PAGE 22 Friday Night Tennis & Pickleball FRIDAY, AUGUST 26TH 6:00 8:00 PM Play tennis into the sunset in a fun round robin social with music by the guitar guru Laura McLean, keg full of beer, and open pool bar! The cost of this event is $10 per player Register online! Interested in tennis lessons? Contact Rafa and Montana, today! Call the Sports Center at 6868161 or email them at either of the addresses, below Rafa: tennisdirector@portersneckcountryclub com Montana: tennispro@portersneckcountryclub.com
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SEPTEMBER 30TH OCTOBER 2ND Come support a great cause with some great tennis! Porters Neck Country Club is hosting a “Make A Wish” tennis tournament All proceeds will go to the “Make A Wish” foundation Donations are accepted and we will have a silent auction. A cash bar will be available. All players will also receive a shirt, please be sure to choose your size at registration. No Refunds. Register online at playtennis.usta.com. A link is also provided on the Porters Neck website.
Women's Tennis Cardio" 8:00 9:00 AM: Open to all players! Burn some calories while you get plenty of reps! This clinic is intended to get you moving and hitting a ton of balls! Cardio Tennis is a great way to burn calories, improve your conditioning, and footwork around the tennis court Enjoy high energy music while running games and drills to keep your heart rate up Minimum 3 Players per clinic Monday Wednesday Friday
Men's 3 0 / 3 5 Clinic: 8:30 9:30 AM: Emphasis on doubles strategy and positioning Minimum 2 players required Ladies 3 0 / 3 5 Clinic: 9:30 11:00 AM: Cancellation policy: Must cancel 12 hours prior to the start of clinic. No shows will be charged. Fee: $25 Tennis Cardio Clinic: 8:00 9:15 AM: Description the same as the Wednesday clinic Ladies Intermediate Clinic (3.0, 3.5): 9:30 10:30 AM: This clinic will focus on technique and form while implementing doubles strategy and positioning Must cancel 12 hours prior to start of the clinic or you will be charged. Fee: $25. No shows will be charged.
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All clinics are $25 and registration is required Register online via the club calendar or by calling 686 8161. New to tennis? Join Rafa for an orientation! Contact the Tennis office at 686 8161
THURSDAYS | 6:30 8:30 PM Come join a fun night of competitive fun pickleball This is for advanced players only, must be able to hold your own. Please register for this event online via the calendar.
WEDNESDAYS | 6:30 8:00 PM
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Pickleball Guest Fee: $8
Pickleball Clinics: $20 Per Person / 1 hour / Min of 3 ppl Proper attire, as determined by the Club, is required at all times. Regulation court shoes are required.
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Semi Private Pickleball Lessons: $25 Per Person / 1 Hour
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Open Play means that all players, of any skill level, are invited to play. Members can register for open pickleball via the club calendar. When attending open pickleball it is recommended that winning teams split up after they play. If waiting to play all players should place their paddles on the paddle holders in order to determine who is next to play. This will allow for a fair order of play and same playing experience for everyone
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All Porters Neck ladies are invited to meet us on the court for Ladies Pickleball Night Sign up online via the club calendar
TUESDAYS | 6:30 8:30 PM Join the men of PNCC as we get together for evening Pickleball play! Please register for this event online via the calendar so we can know who is coming Learn the fundamental strokes and strategies of pickle ball through instruction, drills, and practice play! This Clinic is for beginners and will focus on rules, scoring, technique and proper positioning Registration is required and be done online via the club calendar or by calling 686 8161 Clinic fees are $15 per player per clinic
MONDAYS (BIWEEKLY) | 11:00 AM 12:00 PM
Pickleball Guest Fee 16 & Under: $5 Private Pickleball Lessons: $40 / 45 minutes
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WITH THE NEW APP! We have installed the new keyless entry system at the Fitness
on your mobile device/cell phone Email the
The new system will operate via an app called Paxton
HealthyHappyHour GymHours WELLNESS NEWS Staff is available at the front desk from 7:30 1:30 Monday Saturday and from 8:00 12:00 on Sundays. 7 AM 5 PM 4AM 7AM | 5PM 12AM REGULAR HOURS APP ACCESS HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY 7AM 1:30PM 4AM 7AM | 1:30PM 12AM REGULARHOURS APPACCESSHOURS POST | WELLNESS & AQUATIC NEWS PAGE 25 Seated,Strength&Stretch FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREENINGS WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES OF WILMINGTON Wednesday, August 3rd | 5:00 6:30 PM 15 Minute Time Slot Full Body Screen Range of Motion, Strength, and Flexibility Recommended exercises based on findings Potential injury assessment Join DPT's Ashleigh Gilbert & Lizzie Gillard in the PNCC Group Exercise Studio for a Free Functional Mobility Screen! You will receive: Register online! Questions? Contact Allison Evans at fitness@portersneckcountryclub com Class Change: Starting on Monday, August 8th there will no longer be Chair Yoga at Noon Instead there will be Seated, Strength and Stretch taught by Crystal from 3:30 4:15 PM This class focuses on building functional strength throughout the body and emphasizes balance and stretching The goal is to build strength and mobility without high impact movements It will incorporate weights and bands All exercises are done standing or seated, we do not get down on the ground We will continue to have the Seated, Strength & Stretch class on Wednesday's from 1:00 1:45 Cost is $4 per class NEW TIME & DAY
GET MORE ACCESS TO THE
Beginning Monday, August 8th | 3:30 4:15 PM GYM Center Key PNCC Allison Evans, at Paxton
fitness@portersneckcountryclub com and provide your name and individual email address We need one email address per person Once Allison has entered your information into the Paxton website, you will receive an email from
(support@paxton10portal com) with a link to download the Paxton app to your mobile device, along with more details. PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL. When your registration is completed and you have downloaded the app on your phone, the door locks will disengage as you approach the Fitness Center. GotPaxton?
Wellness Director,
PuppyYoga Come join paws4people Puppies In Training at PNCC for Puppy Yoga! This will be a Gentle Yoga class for all levels taught by Laura Lazour Fee: $18.00 (100% goes to paws4people). This event is not included in group exercise packages. If you would like to make additional donations of supplies please see the In Kind Donation Items for Puppy Development Centers list! ABOUT PAWS4PEOPLE paws4people foundation was founded in 1999, with a mission to educate and empower people to utilize Assistance Dogs to transform their lives. As an internationally accredited organization, our highly trained Assistance Dogs have one or more certifications providing support in areas such as mobility, psychiatric service, educational assistance, rehabilitative assistance, and therapeutic visitation We have 450+ active client teams in 22 states, and have placed over 1,200 Assistance Dogs since our founding. THURSDAY, AUGUST 4TH & 25TH | 4:15 5:15 PM POST | WELLNESS & AQUATIC NEWS PAGE 26 Baby Food · Organic Peanut Butter · Cheerios · Fruit Loops Laundry Detergent Pods Kong Brand Toys (Kong Classic Toy, etc ) Plastic Dog Toys (Kong or Nyla Bone Brand) Puppy Potty Training Pads · Dawn Dish soap · Dry Erase Markers · Ball Point Writing Pens Baby Wipes Baby Shampoo Cotton Balls Clorox Wipes Rubbing Alcohol · Toilet Bowl Cleaner · Lysol Disinfectant Spray Replacement Mop Heads for the O Cedar Easy Wring Spin Mop· Slow Feed or Puzzle Bowls Dog Enrichment Toys & Feeders Gift Cards for Amazon, Walmart, and/or Tractor Supply Company Leashes Harnesses Dog Food Dog Beds Plush Toys · Rope Toys · Toys with Squeakers Please DO NOT Donate the Following Items, we are unable to use them: IN KIND DONATION ITEMS FOR PUPPY DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
MONDAY 8:00 8:50
AquaFit Shallow taught by Allison 9:00 9:50 AquaFit Deep taught by Crystal
AquaFit Shallow taught by Crystal 9:00 9:50 AquaFit Deep taught by Allison
WEDNESDAY 8:00 8:50
AquaFit Shallow taught by Crystal Class Details
SATURDAY 9:00 9:50
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AquaFit Shallow taught by Allison 8:00 8:50
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AquaFitnessSchedule
FRIDAY 8:00 8:50
Open 11 AM 7 PM, 7 Days a Week Beginning August 10th, while the pool will continue to be open, we will only have lifeguards on the weekend from 11AM 7PM Monday Friday will be swim at your own risk from 11AM 7PM. During this time, we will have a pool attendant at check in who will provide a waiver that will need to be signed prior We were recently informed that Pool Professionals will not be able to staff lifeguards as previously scheduled As such we have recently made the following adjustments to the Family Pool Hours & Operations The Lap Pool hours have not been effected Family Pool Update App access is required for access before 7AM and after 5 PM The Lap Pool is for members (and guests*) ages 17 and up 7:00 AM 8:00 PM, 7 Days a Week LapPoolHours
TUESDAY 9:00 9:50
Aqua Zumba taught by Denise 8:00 8:50 AquaFit Deep taught by Allison
Aqua Yoga taught by Katie 8:00 8:50 AquaFit Deep taught by Allison
THURSDAY 9:00 9:50
AquaFit Deep taught by Crystal
All aqua fitness classes are $4 each Please register for the classes online via the website calendar or the McConnell app If you have any questions about the classes, please contact Allison Evans via email at fitness@portersneckcountryclub com
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P O O L P A R T Y J R T E N N I S Jr'sPoolParty Drop Off & Pick Up at the Family Pool. Ages 5 & up. Non swimmers should have a PFD, (personal flotation device). Please bring a towel and a change of clothes in case your child gets cold Juniors are required to stay with PNCC staff during event unless signed out by an authorized adult PNCC juniors are invited to join us for a fun night of dinner & fun activities at the family pool! FRIDAY, AUGUST 12TH | 5:00 8:00 PM PORTERS NECK FAMILY POOL The cost is $25 for 1 child, $45 for 2 siblings, $65 for 3 siblings Registration required, please register online or by calling Jen Hancock @ 686 8161 xt 128 Deadline to register is noon on July 14th 20 child maximum, 6 child minimum otherwise event will be cancelled *Event will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather POST | JUNIOR NEWS PAGE 29
Intermediate / Beginner
WEDNESDAYS: 3:30 5:00 PM: Ages 8 13 Rate: $20 per player: This program focus is to develop players to start competitive match play. We emphasize an overall introduction to rules, scoring, and etiquette The clinics highlight stroke/technique development, repetitive stroke production while improving rallying skills in preparation for USTA, league and school matches
Academy Junior Tennis MONDAYS THURSDAY, 11:30 AM 1:30 PM: Rate: $25 per player: The Junior Tennis Academy is designed for competitive tennis players The program focuses on developing players to maximize their potential It is a high intensity training regiment aimed to improve the player's fitness, technique, point play, mental strategy, and overall game
Tiny Tots is taking a break for the summer but will resume it's normal schedule in the fall.
SwimTeamRecap
The pirates had an incredible season! With THE highest number of swimmers ever, the team was rich in spirit and improvement! The goal of the season is to collect “Best Time Beads” for each faster time swam. Talk about a treasure chest! We wrapped up the season with a great turn out for champs at cape fear country club! All heat winners went home with the famous rubber ducky, which was a big treat for many of our Pirates We can ’ t wait for next season!
S U M M E R C A M P L E T ' S R E C A P SummerCamp Join us for a fun week of fun activities like tennis, golf and educational outreach programs Camp also includes afternoon pool time. Ages 5 & Up EARLY DROP OFF & LATE PICK UP *To accommodate working parents, early drop off and late pick up are available at an additional cost of $5 00 per hour Early drop off begins as early as 8:00 AM and late pick up is available until 5:00 PM Arrangements must be made 24 hrs in advance Cost: $215 1st Child | $390 for 2 Siblings or Grandchildren $575 for 3 Siblings or Grandchildren ($190 each additional child over amt of 3) Register online Cancellation and registration deadline is noon on the Thursday, prior to camp MONDAY, AUGUST 8TH - FRIDAY, AUGUST 12TH | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM* POST | JUNIOR NEWS PAGE 30
B h CC CC ill b fi l b 3 d h k y e q Group 1 (Ages 7 10) “9 Holes” Group 2 (Ages 11 14) “9 Holes” Group 3 (Ages 15 17) “18 Holes” SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30TH | PORTERS NECK CC
This summer marked the first Junior Golf Association in club history Just like the MGA and LGA, our kids got to experience course time with friendly competition The JGA was designed to be a little bit more laid back than Operation 36, allowing students to play from different yardages and learn to hit every club in their bag Mainly their driver The picture below illustrates two students reading a putt during a Captain Choice event. Although golf is traditionally an individual sport, JGA team events allow students to learn from one another and build communication skills in a productive manner. As we enter our final week of the JGA, nothing has pleased me more to see friendships blossom, students staying after weekly class and begging their parents to stay on the range for another thirty minutes We had a great class this summer and can not wait to see what next year brings! during their singles match. Tee times will start at 12:00pm.
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Operation36 Operation36FallAcademy The fall Operation 36 semester begins Wednesday, September 28th. It is an eight week program, with the academy ending November 16th . Sign ups will open Wednesday, August 31st on the Porters Neck calendar. As space is limited to the first twelve students who sign up, we will open a Tuesday class if necessary. Returning students have priority. Please email Jordan Tennent, PGA at assistgolfpro@portersneckcountryclub.com if you are interested in the academy and new to Operation 36. WEDNESDAYS | 4:00 5:00 PM | BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 28TH POST | JUNIOR NEWS PAGE 32 7th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH | 1:00 PM 1:00 PM: All participants should have their boat on the pool deck to get ready for judging. Participants must have a 1:00 pool reservation. 1:15 PM: Judging begins for creativity. We are unable to judge for creativity if you arrive late 1:30 PM: Regatta Begins The cost to participate is $5 00 registration fee per boat Prizes will be awarded to most creative boat and fastest boat There will be one fastest boat prize for ages 18+ and one for 17 and under Boats must be made prior to your arrival at the club 2 Boats must be made ONLY of cardboard and duct tape NO reinforced cardboard tubes, only broken down cardboard boxes. NO PAINT allowed however you may add details with “Sharpies” Duct tape may be of varying colors for creativity but must have come manufactured in said color See event on website for official rules
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7:30 AM Dusk: Practice Only All Day Practice Only: 7:00 AM 2:00 PM Short Course Play Only: 3:00 PM Dusk Golf Pro Shop Tuesday Sunday: 7:30 AM 6:00 PM Driving Range Monday: Closed All Day Tuesday Saturday: 7:00 AM Dusk Sunday: 7:00 AM 1 Hour Before Dusk Short Course Monday: Closed All Day for Maintenance Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday Friday & Sunday Administrative Office Monday Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Clubhouse: 686 8180 Porters: 686 8145 Golf Pro Shop: 686 1177 Sports Center: 686 8161 Tennis Court Condition Line: 686 8163 Jason Seehafer | General Manager gm@portersneckcountryclub.com 686 8180 ext. 104 CLUB PROFESSIONALS Mandy Shuffler | Membership, Marketing & Communications membership@portersneckcountryclub com 686 8180 ext 102 Terrie McElwain | Assistant Controller arap@portersneckcountryclub com 686 8180 ext 103 James 'JP' Patterson | Director of Food & Beverage jpatterson@mcconnellgolf com 686 8180 ext 105 Justine Serrano | Assistant Service Director service@portersneckcountryclub.com 686 8180 ext. 119 Robert Loper | PGA Head Golf Professional headpro@portersneckcountryclub com 686 8180 ext 110 Dana Kovich | Assistant Golf Professional danakovich@gmail com Jordan Tennent | Assistant Golf Professional & Jr Golf assistgolfpro@portersneckcountryclub com Chris Parham | Golf Course Superintendent superintendent@portersneckcountryclub com Allan Cure | Service Director restaurantmanager@portersneckcountryclub com 686 8180 ext 119 Rafael Toro | Tennis & Pickleball Director tennisdirector@portersneckcountryclub.com 686 8180 ext. 126 Montana Wiggs | Head Tennis / Pickleball Professional tennispro@portersneckcountryclub com Allison Evans | Wellness Director fitness@portersneckcountryclub com 686 8180 ext 125 Jennifer Hancock | Social & Activities Director activities@portersneckcountryclub com 686 8180 ext 128 Club Phone Numbers Gym Hours 7:00 AM 5:00 PM 4:00 AM 7:00 AM 5:00 PM 12:00 AM Regular Hours App Access Hours Monday Friday Saturday & Sunday 7:00 Am 1:30 PM 4:00 AM 7:00 AM 1:30 PM 12:00 AM Regular Hours App Access Hours Porters Dining Hours Tuesday: 11 AM 3 PM Wednesday & Thursday: 11 AM 8 PM Friday & Saturday: 11 AM 8:30 PM Sunday: 11 AM 3 PM TURN WINDOW Tuesday Sunday | 10:00 AM 4:00 PM TAKE OUT Tuesday: 11 AM 3 PM Wednesday Saturday: 11 AM 7:30 PM Sunday: 11 AM 3 PM PortersNeckCountryClub Pools FAMILY POOL: 11:00 AM 7:00 PM, 7 Days a Week POOL GRILLE & BAR: 11:00 AM 6:00 PM, 7 Days a Week LAP POOL: See the Aquatics News for Complete Details Lynne Mitchell | Executive Assistant admin@portersneckcountryclub com 686 8180
