CCA 2023 March/April Newsletter

THE HICKORY STICK

COUNTRY CLUB OF ASHEVILLE

MARCH-APRIL HOURS OF OPERATION

DONALD ROSS DINING ROOM

Monday I Closed

Tuesday I 11:30am-5:00pm

Wednesday-Friday I 11:30am-8:30pm

Saturday I 11:30am-8:00pm

Sunday I 10:30am-5:00pm

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 9:00am-5:00pm

PRACTICE FACILITY

Monday I Closed

Tuesday-Sunday I 9:00am-5:00pm

MULLIGANS

Monday I Closed

Tuesday-Sunday I 9:30am-5:00pm

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

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Monday-Friday I 10:00am-5:00pm

CLUB CONTACTS

CLUBHOUSE AND ADMINISTRATIVE

Aaron James | General Manager ajames@ccofasheville com

Debbie Ponder | Membership & Marketing Director dponder@ccofashville com

Olivia Blahowsky | Administrative & Member Services Manager oblahowsky@ccofasheville com

Liz DeKoyer | Communications Director edekoyer@ccofashville com

Chris Small | Clubhouse Maintenance csmall@ccofasheville com

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Bruce McIntosh, CEC I Executive Chef bmcintosh@ccofasheville.com

Brittani Lucas | Director of Catering & Events britlucas@ccofasheville.com

Kyle Perry | Outlets Manager kperry@ccofasheville.com

GROUNDS

Brandon Ingle | Golf Course Superintendent bingle@ccofasheville com

GOLF AND TENNIS

Luke Lovell, PGA | Director of Golf llovell@ccofasheville.com

Ross Lally, PGA | Assistant Golf Professional rlally@ccofasheville.com

Tito Poplawski | Director of Tennis tpoplawski@ccofasheville.com

DROP AND PLAY

Danielle Bullock | Drop and Play Manager dbullock@ccofasheville com

IN THIS ISSUE

Cover Photo: The Hamilton Family

CCA buzz

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Beautiful sunset yesterday overlooking @countryclubofasheville

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Dads and granddads These are some of our favorite moments. #momentjunkie

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Rachel & Adams's epic wedding reception Kudos to Kathy Beaver Photography for the great pics!!

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2/2 on the Smash Bros Reunion Tour

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MEMBERSHIP

Please welcome the following new members to the McConnell Golf Family at the Country Club of Asheville:

Anthony Lebbad and Kaylee Thompson; Junior Executive, Anthony is the Director of Content Partnerships for Audible and Kaylee is the Administrative Assistant at the Center for Massage in Asheville They are looking forward to connecting and developing relationships with people in the community, finding golf buddies, improving at the game of golf, and looking to improve their physical health and wellness as a whole Other interests include; going to music shows and comedy shows, finding punk rock vinyls at local record shops, thrifting and reselling clothes on Depop and scoring antiques, watching NY Jets football, cooking and enjoying time with their dog, Timmy and cats, Marcie, Willow and Olive. They also volunteer and support local charities and are passionate about animal adoption, veganism, and mental health/addiction support. We would like to thank Nick Hinton for his sponsorship.

Jean-Claude Sherman; Resident Golf, He is retired and has three children; daughter, Chloe 31; sons, Christopher and Luke 28. Mr. Sherman is a previous member of Leewood Country Club, East Chester, NY. He is looking forward to golf and consistency to lower his handicap, meeting new friends and enjoying the social activities of the club. Other interests include; hiking, traveling and restaurants. Community/charity passion: volunteering at Mission Hospital. We would like to sponsorship.

Peter and Kathy Noordsij; Part-Time Resident, They are both retired physicians and have two sons, Carter 26 and Trent 25. The Noordsijs were members for many years at a Donald Ross course up in New Hampshire, Lake Sunapee Country Club in New London; and currently spend the summer/fall months on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. Work and other distractions have kept them from playing much golf in recent years but they both look forward to getting back into the sport. They are also avid pickleball & tennis players and are excited to have access to a gym, yoga and exercise classes as part of the membership. They are looking forward to meeting and making new friends given their recent arrival to Asheville. Other interests include jewelry design, wake surfing, hiking, and entertaining friends/family at the lake.

Anthony Lebbad and Kaylee Thompson

Jean-Claude Sherman

Peter and Kathy Noordsij

LETTER FROM OUR GM, DINING ROOM SPECIALS & CLUB EVENTS

EverytimethisyearIgetalittlebitmoreexcitedandalittlebitmorejitterytobeoutside.Springbringswithitanew senseofexcitementandwell-beingLikethebeautifultreesthatpepperourcourse,weareheretoblossomWhether youareshakingthedustoffyourtennisshoesorhavebeenplayingallwinter,springattheCountryClubofAsheville, isunlikeanyother Weareexcitedforlongerdays,warmereveningsand,thesightsandsoundsofabustlingclub CCAisyourplacetoreconnectwithfriendsandfamily

InJanuarywehadagreatnightwithComedianScottAngrave.InearlyMarchtheCCAwillbehostingaMembership Expo.Thisgreateventisperfecttoreallygettoknowwhatyourclubhastooffer.Whetheryouhavequestionsabout swim team registration, summer camps, the upcoming golf tournaments, what is going on with this Pickleball phenomenon,howwekeepourgreenssofast,alldepartmentswillberepresentedWedosomanythingswellatthe CountryClubofAshevilleandweareexcitedtoshowthemoff

Asweslideintothespringmonths,thestaffandIarelookingforwardtostrengtheningtherelationshipbetweenthe staffandthemembership.Pleasecontinuetoprovidefeedbacksothatwecancontinuetobetterserveyou.Please donothesitatetoreachout.

HappySpring!

MEMBERSHIP

FRIDAYNIGHTLIVE

Friday,March3 | Friday,April7 5:00pm-8:30pm | Livemusicstartingat6:00pm

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,andamazingfood.

Membership Expo. After a year of new additions to our ManagementTeam,wewillbepullingthewholeteamtogetherto Meet the Membership & share all of our new and exciting things happeningattheClub!EachDepartmentwillhaveaboothsetup withgiveawaysandliterature,andwewillbefeaturingatownhall meetingwithapanelofdepartmentrepresentativeshandchosen byAJ.Wearereallyexcitedabouteverythingwehaveplannedfor the next year at CCA and can’t wait to share our ideas with our members & welcome your input, as without you, we have no CountryClubofAsheville

MEMBERBIRTHDAYNIGHT

Thursday,March9&16 | April13&20

5:00pm-8:30pm

Have you heard? As a perk of being a McConnell golf member, you get a complimentary dinner on the month of your birthday! We have two birthday night's each month, so if you have a birthday coming up, grab your family and friends and come celebrate here at the club. Don’t forget that you can still get your birthdaydinnercurbsideifyoucannotmakeitinside!

MARCHMADNESSINDOORTAILGATEPARTY

Friday,March17

5:00pm-10:00pm

Price:$42

This St Paddy’s Day/March Madness hybrid party isn’t just for Notre Dame fans! Bring your brackets and join us for our Indoor TailgateParty!FromPigsinaBlankettoCornedBeef&Cabbage, we will have all the snacks – AND BEER – to make this party a MADBASH!Seeyouthere!

Happy Happy Easter Easter

LADIESSELFDEFENSE&SANGRIA

Thursday,March23

5:30pm-8:30pm

Price:$35

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CALLING ALL LADIES!! Do you ever feel like self defense would beahelpfulskill?Doyouwanttolearnhowtostaysafe,andthen celebrate your efforts? We have the perfect event for you! CCA will be offering our first Self Defense & Sangria Event featuring a presentation & lesson by a group of Certified Black Belts from JungKwonMartialArts&followedbyaSangriaBar&snacks!

ThiseventwillbeLadiesOnlyand18+

EASTER

Sunday,April9

11:00am-2:00pm

Price:$60Adults | $30Children(4-11)

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Hop down to CCA for our Easter Buffet! Bring the whole family & let us do the cooking for you on this spring holiday! Featuring traditionaldishessuchasCarvedHam&LegofLamb,celebratein style this Easter Sunday. We look forward to celebrating another beautifulholidaywithyou

BUNNYBRUNCH&B.E.A.R.CLOSETDRIVE

Saturday,April8

10:00am-1:00pm

Price:$24Adults | $14Children(4-11)

This years annual Bunny Brunch will be featuring a way to give backthisspring!CCAisteamingupwithBEAR Closettodonate lightly used clothes & goods for infants, toddlers, and children Please keep a look out for an email regarding what products are accepted by BEAR Closet, and help us help the mothers and childreninourcommunitywhoareinneed.

LittleEggHunt(Ages5&Under)willstartat9:30am BigEggHunt(Ages6&Up)willstartat10:30am

SPRINGFLINGWINESOCIAL

Friday,April28

6:00pm-9:00pm

Price:$20

"BlossombyBlossom,theSpringbegins!”

-AlgernonCharlesSwinburne

Joinusforanightofwine,food&flowers!Specialordersfromour TBDVendorswillbeavailable Staytunedformoredetailsasthey develop

KIDS CLUB

CCA & BASKETBALL KIDS CLUB

Friday, March 17

6:00pm-9:00pm

Ages 4-11 | $12 per child

Lace up your sneakers up and dribble on over to CCA to enjoy March Madness Tonight will be dedicated to the popular sport of basketball with indoor mini games and crafts

POND LIFE KIDS CLUB

Friday, April 14 5:30pm-8:30pm

Ages 3-10 | $12 per child

KARATE KIDS CLUB

Thursday, March 23

5:30pm-8:30pm

Ages 4-11 | $12 per child

Run fast, jump high, and dance silly The kiddos will be learning some Karate moves and putting their skills to the test

CCA SWIM TEAM

MINECRAFT KIDS CLUB

Friday, April 28

6:00pm-9:00pm

Ages 4-11 | $12 per child

Embark on a journey of building and problem-solving We’ll be working together to create and complete a Minecraft-themed obstacle course. No game is complete without maps or an added challenge of Creepers!

Swim season is coming up quickly. We are excited to announce that Coach Nathan and Coach MauraQuinn will be returning to lead our Fins swim team! More information to come. Go Fins!

TEE IT UP

- SAVE THE DATES -

Spring is around the corner and warm weather will be approaching before we know it The 2023 tournament calendar has been finalized, below is a list of a few tournaments to go ahead and mark your calendars for. You can find the full list of tournaments in the golf shop or on the club website

March 1st – Men’s Member Guest Sign Up

May 4th – Ladies Opening Day

May 6th – Men’s Opening Day

May 19-21 – Men’s Member-Member Tournament

June 14-15 – Ladies Member-Member Tournament

June 29-July 1 – Men’s Member-Guest Tournament

August 25-26 – Senior Club Championship

August 31-September 1 – Ladies Club Championship

September 1-3 – Men’s Club Championship

October 4-5 Ladies Member-Guest

October 19 – Ladies Closing Day

November 4 – Men’s Closing Day

GreensaerificationdateswillbeMarch27-31andSeptember5-8

OnceagainthisyearwewillhaveOperation36forjuniorsandladies.Therewillbetwosessions,thefirstone startinginAprilandthesecondsessionstartinginAugust.Moredetailsandsignupinformationwillbecoming infutureemails!

TheFoldsofHonorFoundationisacharitythatIhavedonatedtowardsoverthepastthreeyears Ihave participatedin100holesofgolfmarathonsandsetuptournamentsforthemembershipIwouldliketo continuethisyearlytraditionhereattheCountryClubofAsheville.Severalmembershavealreadyreached outwantingtohelp.OurgoalistomakeMemorialDayweekendaFoldsofHonorweekend.MystaffandI plantocontinuethetraditionofplaying100holesofgolfinoneday,raisingmoneyfortheFoldsofHonor CharityIencourageanyonethatwouldliketoknowmoreabouttheFoldsofHonortogoontheirwebsite, foldsofhonor.organdseeallthattheydoformilitaryfamiliesandfamiliesoffirstresponders.Ifyouwould liketohelp,pleasecontactthegolfshopandjointheFoldsofHonorcommitteehereattheCountryClubof Asheville

Onefinalreminderthatwearestillonawaitinglistforpushcartstorage,thosemembersthatcurrentlystoretheirpushcartswiththeclub, thefeewillbegoingupstartingMarch1st Thenewfeefor2023willbe$300 AlsostartinginMarch,theyearlyhandicapfeewillgoupto $40.

Ilookforwardtoseeingeveryoneonthegolfcourseastheweatherstartstowarmup.Thegolfshopprofessionalstaffhaslessonpackages availableforpurchasetogetyourgamereadyfortheyear!Pleasecontactthegolfshopifyouareinterested

Thankyou!

LukeLovell,PGA DirectorofGolf

Congratulations to Heff Heffernan on his Hole in One Wednesday, February 8 on Hole #13.

COURTSIDE NEWS

We have had such a fun time this winter at the Country Club of Asheville. Our pickleball tournaments have been a blast with great turnouts. Member Isaac Pino won the Men’s Open division in our February tournament and the competition was not easy.

Our tennis clinics have also been really fun! We are starting a new weekly event called Tuesday Night Tennis. It will be from 6:30pm-8:00pm and is perfect for those of you who have trouble finding games you are able to sign up for Sign up and we will organize a game for you, male or female You must be a 3 0 or better

With spring being right around the corner we are excited for outdoor tennis! We will begin the process of preparing the outdoor courts for play This includes laying clay, hanging wind screens, nailing lines, and rolling the courts so they are firm and have good bounce We look are looking to have this process done by mid-April.

TRY PICKLEBALL

Tuesday, March 7 & March 21

5:30pm-6:30pm

This is an event where you will have the opportunity to learn how to play pickleball with Tito Poplawski!

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

Saturday, March18-Sunday, March 19 9:00am-4:30pm

Contact Tito Poplawski for more details or questions

tpoplawski@ccofasheville.com. Please send your name, your partners name, and your partners email address when signing up.

“Grayson’s class is the best! She curates a workout experience that meets you at your level It is challenging, empowering and also a great chance to socialize with friends!” -Anne Russo

“The HIIT classes are a fun group of like minded people committed to health and wellness It’s great to have a tribe! I love lunges, squats and inchworm ” Pam Shackley

“I have seen tangible results from the HIIT classes I feel much stronger and more toned!” Anne Marie Reader

'Chair Yoga - a Breath of Fresh Air'

by Patty Coleman

Moving from a mat to a chair was so beneficial for this “senior” After an hour of chair yoga with Paula exercising deep yogic breathing, loosening and stretching painful muscles and especially in my case, addressing chronic pain in my neck and lower back, I am ready to move on with my day fully relaxed and with a renewed spirit. My comradeship with fellow yogis is an added bonus!

Chair Yoga in the Fitness Room

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:45-10:45AM

Monthly or weekly registration

2023 ACC WOMEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP I APRIL 13-16

The ACC Women's Golf Championship returns to Sedgefield Country Club in 2023! The Reserve Golf Club hosted the tournament in 2022 This marks the ACC's 11th trip to Sedgefield for the tournament.

DID YOU KNOW?

The UNC Health Championship is the Korn Ferry Tour’s only stop in North Carolina Additionally, both Korn Ferry events hosted at McConnell Golf will take place on courses designed by Donald Ross

VISIT KNOXVILLE OPEN I MAY 22-28

The Korn Ferry Tour's Visit Knoxville Open will return to Holston Hills Country Club in 2023 Founded in 1927, Holston Hills Country Club enjoys a rich history on its classic Donald Ross golf course Featuring 18 holes of Bermuda grass fairways, it sits on 180 open acres of rolling hills adjoining the Holston River The golf course is consistently ranked among the country’s top 100 by Golf Magazine and within the top 100 classical golf courses by Golfweek Magazine. To find out more information about the tournament, go to visitknoxopen.com

UNC HEALTH CHAMPIONSHIP I JUNE 1-4

We are excited to welcome players and fans to our new tournament venue, Raleigh Country Club Designed in 1948 by the renowned architect, Donald Ross, this year’s tournament course will be a true test for the Korn Ferry Tour field offering both excitement and must-see golf for fans Information about volunteer committees can be found at unchealthchampionship com or by emailing Volunteer Coordinator, Cindy Hanson at chansonuncrexopen@gmail.com.

1894 Cup MemberGuest SignUp

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch Pickleball Tournament

Sunday Brunch

Friday Night Live

Member

Birthday Night Member

Birthday Night

Ladies Self Defense & Sangria Kids Club

March Madness

Indoor Tailgate Party Kids Club

CCA Membership Expo

Pickleball Tournament

Tough Day Course

MARCH: CUT OUT SUGAR COOKIES Rhett Sorg - Executive Chef Water's Edge Ingredients

3 Cups All-Purpose Flour

2 TSP Baking Powder

1 Scant TSP Baking Soda

1/2 TSP Ground Nutmeg

1/2 Pound Unsalted Butter

2 Large Eggs

1 Cup Sugar

1/4 Cup Milk

1 TSP Vanilla Extract

Colored Sugar or Cookie Decorations (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg

Cut the butter into the dry ingredients with a pastry blender until it resembles a coarse meal

In another bowl, beat the eggs Add sugar, milk and vanilla Beat well to dissolve the sugar Add to the dough and mix very well until smooth.

Wrap dough in film wrap and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes or overnight.

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Roll out dough to about 2-inch thickness and cut into shapes with cookie cutter

Place on baking sheet and bake until lightly browned; 8 to 10 minutes

Sunday Brunch

Spring Break Camp Spring Break Camp

Spring Break Camp

Spring Break Camp

Spring Break Camp

Friday Night Live

Bunny Brunch

B E A R Closet Drive

Easter Brunch

Masters Sunday Shotgun

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch

Member Birthday Night

Member

Birthday Night

Kids Club

MensShootoutLunch

SpringFlingWineSocial KidsClub

APRIL: PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE COOKIE

James Patterson III - Corporate Executive Chef

Ingredients

2 Cups All-Purpose Flour

1/2 Cup Dark Cocoa Powder

1 TSP Baking Soda

1/4 TSP Salt

1 Cup Butter, at room temperature

1/2 Cup JIF Peanut Butter

1 1/2 Cups Granulated Sugar

2 Large Eggs

2 TSP Vanilla Extract

4oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

2/3 Cup Milk Chocolate Chips

2/3 Cup Peanut Butter Chips

DIRECTIONS:

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt; set aside

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter, peanut butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes Add eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed Add vanilla and beat until combined Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, beat to combine. Add melted chocolate and beat until combined. Fold in milk chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.

Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap, wrap it up and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.

Preheat the oven to 350°F Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper

Roll a heaping tablespoon of dough into a 1½-inch ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the balls about 2 inches apart

Bake until cookies are set in center and begin to crack, about 10 minutes Let cookies cool on sheets for 2 minutes before transferring cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Country Club of Asheville

170 Windsor Road

Asheville, NC 28804

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

JANUARY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

MARYANNE KENNA (FOOD & BEVERAGE)

Maryanne has been working at the club coming up on three years now During her time working at the club she's been going to school for Occupational Therapy and just finished her degree this past March Maryanne just passed the board exam and started a part time position with a pediatrics clinic here in Asheville When she's not working you can usually find her hiking with her dog, going to trivia night with friends, and clogging with dance team She also loves to travel!

FEBRUARYEMPLOYEEOFTHEMONTH JOSHARMSTRONG(GOLFSHOP)

JoshjoinedtheteamatCCAinJuneof2022andhas quicklybecomeaninvaluableassettotheGolf OperationsProfessionalstaffJoshdemonstratesa valuabledesiretogoaboveandbeyondassisting membersandoverallbeingateamplayerwiththestaff hereatCCA.