Footprints on the Green

MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE

McConnell Golf launched its magazine in July 2008 and it has since matured into one of the finest private club publications in the industry. Current circulation is two times annually to 8,700 private club members with The total Maga readership zine has an reaching average s 125,00 helf life 0 o i f mpressions. four months McC with onnell distrib Golf, ution to the Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Greenville, Wilmington, Asheville and Charlotte markets in North Carolina; Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island markets in South Carolina; and the Knoxville, Tennessee market. We are looking forward to distributing to the Smith Mountain Lake area with the addition of The Water's Edge Country Club. Since largely its fu inception, nded each mem issue be of r advertisin McConnell g G an olf, d T m he ember Magazi referr ne. It als is tr have uly a community effort with staff and member story submissions spanning the McConnell Golf network, over 60 contributing writers and 150 advertisers funding its pages since the first issue.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHEFS

The culinary teams at McConnell Golf would like to extend a special thanks for the support members have given them over the last 12 meal fundraisers, wine dinners and more. Our chefs continue to work hard to provide unique offerings, while also ensuring meals are prepared safely using quality ingredients. As we enter the New Year, remember to support the food and beverage team at your club and take advantage of to-go packages.

HEART HEALTHY MONTH IN FEBRUARY

Eat healthy, be heart healthy and improve your overall health! This February, McConnell Golf will be focusing on how seafood supports immune health with the Seafood Nutrition Partnership. Seafood, both fish and shellfish, provides essential nutrients to the body that keep the immune health functioning properly. Take the pledge to eat two #SeafoodSustains and visit www.seafoodnutrition.org/eat-seafoodamerica/ for more details. Don't forget to wear red on February 5th in support of the American Heart Association...more details coming soon!

months. In addition to purchasing meal kits and ordering takeout options, members have helped give back to the community through servings of seafood each week, tag us @McConnellGolf using

HISTORY OF MCCONNELL GOLF'S COOKIES OF THE MONTH

Several years ago, at one of our annual corporate meetings, an idea was brought to the table that we needed a Lagniappe of our own that would show our appreciation to members and their guests for dining with us. This idea quickly grew to a collaboration of our executive chefs, their staff members and other club staff submitting cookie recipes to be used in our monthly rotation. These cookies would be a bite size sweet treat for everyone who had lunch at one of our properties in the dining room. As McConnell Golf has grown we have been able to feature a club each month, in addition to recipes from our CEO John McConnell and COO Christian Anastasiadis, the Easter bunny and Santa Claus. Beyond baking and serving these delicious treats in our clubs each month, we also share the recipe in our newsletter and online blog that includes a special story or meaning behind them. Our culinary teams have embraced this idea and continue to showcase their talents with these delectable sweet treats, from our kitchens to yours.

OLD NORTH STATE CLUB LODGE

Take in the sunset over Badin Lake from one of our eight, onsite suites in the Lakefront Lodge. All rooms are complete with wireless internet, flatscreen television, amenity bars and refrigerators, coffee machines, and more. There are four main lodge rooms with king beds and four additional rooms with two queens. Each room has access to the common area of the main lodge that hosts a pool table, grand fireplace, grill, dining area for chef-prepared breakfasts each morning, and a waterfront porch to enjoy the unparalleled placement of the club.

The perfect spot for your family and friends visiting Badin Lake and the Uwharrie National Forest.

For reservations or to check availability, contact Lodge Manager Roxann Phillipy lodging@oldnorthstateclub.com or 336-461-2477.

MUSGROVE MILL COTTAGES AND SUITES

Maximize your time on the course and make your visit to Musgrove Mill Golf Club a relaxing one with our on-site accommodations. For larger groups of 8-16, both the Morgan and Lee Cottages are just what you need after a good day on the course with the Francis Marion and Preston Suites perfect for couples. The Palmer design is located about 90 miles from both Charlotte and Asheville and is known not only for its changing elevations but its history, beauty, and landscape. This private golf sanctuary has no surrounding homes or structures; its creation in 1988 was focused solely on the integrity of the game and profound respect for the natural wilderness of Upstate South Carolina. If you haven't visited it yet, it's time. For additional information, contact Director of Golf Jeff Tallman at 864833-6921 or jeff@musgrovemill.com. Sleep. Golf. Eat. Repeat.

SEDGEFIELD COTTAGE AND SUITE

Both within walking distance of Sedgefield's first tee, these two options are convenient to Sedgefield Country Club as well as The Cardinal by Pete Dye. The Stanley Apartment features two bedrooms with a king bed in each room, two bathrooms, a living room, dining room, coffee maker, wireless internet, and flat-screen televisions. The Sam Snead Cottage features two bedrooms each with one queen bed, one bathroom, a living room, dining room, and kitchenette with microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator. Sedgefield is home to the PGA TOUR's Wyndham Championship, which is contested each year in August. The Sam Snead Cottage overlooks the brand new practice area that was completed just before the tournament in August of 2020.

For additional information, aayers@sedgefieldcc.com. contact Angela Ayers at 336-299-5324 or

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