MARCH I APRIL 2021
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RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB STAFF Christian Anastasiadis I christian@raleighcc.com COO of McConnell Golf
MARCH AND APRIL HOURS OF OPERATION FAIRWAY GRILL Monday I CLOSED Tuesday I 11:00am-7:00pm Wednesday I 11:00am-8:00pm Thursday I 11:00am-8:00pm Friday I 11:00am-9:00pm Saturday I 11:00am-8:00pm Sunday I 11:00am-7:00pm 19TH HOLE Monday I CLOSED Tuesday - Sunday I 11:00am- Till the last golfer is in off the course GOLF SHOP March I 8:00am – 5:30pm April I 7:30am – 6:00pm
Bonnie Miller I bmiller@raleighcc.com Clubhouse Manager & Events Director
Paul Dickens I pdickens@raleighcc.com Director of Golf
Thomas Walker I twalker@raleighcc.com Head Golf Professional
Billy Cole I bcole@raleighcc.com Golf Course Superintendent
Greg Lyons I glyons@raleighcc.com Executive Chef
Vicki Pincombe I memberservices@raleighcc.com Member Services
Lauri Stephens I membership@mcconnellgolf.com VP of Membership
TEE TIMES March I 8:30am – 5:30pm April I 8:00am – 6:00pm PRACTICE FACILITIES March I 8:00am – sunset April I 7:30am – sunset On Sundays range tee will close at 5:30pm in March and 6:30pm in April The Golf Course and Practice Facilities are CLOSED every Monday.
Alicia Lockard I alockard@mcconnellgolf.com Creative Director
Faith Inman I finman@mcconnellgolf.com Communications Director
RCC CONTACT LIST Front Desk Reservations I 919.231.5501 x 0036 Dining Room I 919.231-5501 x 0035 Events Director I 919.231.5501 x 0036 Golf Shop I 919.231.6451
IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...……..………….……………....…………....…...............2
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
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JOY BARNETT
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Joy has been with RCC for less than 6 months. She is caring, thoughtful and we are grateful to have her on our team. Joy graduated from NCSU with a major in Criminology, loves spending time with her dog Raina. She is an avid baker and tutors her younger sister in her spare time.
Dining Events..…………………...….…….…..…....................5-6 Monthly Happenings..…....…..…..……….........................7 Dining and MCG App...………………….…..........…..….......8 McConnell Golf News...….……...…...……….....................9 Tee It Up.............…………...….....................................10-11 Junior Golf......................................................................11 Kids Camps................…………........……..……….…….…......12 Swim Team................................................….................13
FEATURED ON THE COVER Raelyn Stephens, daughter of John and Amy
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Monthly Calendars...………...…….……....……..........14-15 Footprints on the Green Events.............................16
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MEMBERSHIP
WAITING TO JOIN Despite the weather we have endured in the new year, membership inquiries are stronger than ever and our wait list to become a member of the club has continued to grow. Will be exciting to see things come alive as we kickoff the first season on our newly restored golf course. As always, I look forward to hearing from members and having the opportunity to share Raleigh Country Club & McConnell Golf with your friends, family and colleagues. Thank you for your continued support.
Lauri Stephens VP of Membership, McConnell Golf membership@mcconnellgolf.com
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Look who’s talking about our club! Please enjoy a few of our favorite mentions below – and keep sharing your experiences with us by tagging Raleigh Country Club on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.
loganb09 Where did my toddler go... Daniel Jess Happy Birthday Kaitlyn!!!
thebrokewoke Got a look at the revamped Raleigh Country Club. Crazy the transformation it has went through in the last year. New bunkers EVERYWHERE add a new element but one that is visually pleasing. Must play if given the chance.
buzz.kyle Afternoon walk with the rents
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DINING EVENTS
SNOW CRAB FEST
TRIVIA NIGHT!
FRIDAY, MARCH 5 I 6:00PM-9:00PM I $50 PER PERSON RESERVATION REQUIRED BY THURSDAY, MARCH 4
FRIDAY, MARCH 19 I 7:00PM I IN THE PEARTREE ROOM (seating will be in groups and all tables will be socially distanced)
This is one night you are not going to want to miss! The snow crab has a deliciously sweet yet subtly briny flavor with a snowy white meat. A la Carte grill menu will also be available.
Join us for a night of interesting facts, serious fun, and mulligans! This event is complimentary
ACC FEATURES ...IT'S GAME TIME! TUESDAY, MARCH 9 - SATURDAY, MARCH 13
Eat at the club or take it to-go! Enjoy our ACC Basketball playoff specials in the 19th hole and the Donald Ross Lounge including a melt-in-your-mouth Philly Cheese Steak and slamming Buffalo Chicken Empanadas.
WINE DINNER WITH MATT WEISS SATURDAY, MARCH 20 I 7:00PM-9:00PM Turn your evening into a wine dinner experience! We'll be exploring Washington wines and seeing what all the talk is about.
Check your Weekly Happenings for March Madness Specials beginning March 18!
LADIES' NIGHT OUT - SUNSET YOGA & DINNER! THURSDAY, MARCH 25TH I 6:30PM
ST. PATTY’S ANNUAL ‘DIG FOR GOLD’ FAMILY NIGHT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 I 6:00PM-8:00PM
Raleigh is turning GREEN with the best child-centric St. Patrick's Day yet! Bring the family to search for gold at the end of our RCC rainbow and have them exchange their gold coins for prizes!
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Designed exclusively to unwind from your day and escape. Practice begins with breath work and warming stretches in preparation for a series of flowing poses that will soothe the soul. This 50 minute yoga class encourages an array of flowing asanas to open the body after sitting behind your desk or running through your rat race. Students of all levels welcome, although some previous yoga experience is recommended. Follow your practice with a delicious and healthy dinner on the Fairway Grill Deck. Yoga Class is complimentary and will start at 6:30pm on the pool deck overlooking the golf course. Dinner is member charge.
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DINING EVENTS
MASTERS SPECIALS PASTABILITIES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 I 6:00PM-8:00PM Adults: $13 I Children 6-10: $7 I Children 5 & Under: Free
What is your favorite kind of pasta? At RCC we have a night created just for you and your pasta preferences! Come and pick out your favorite ingredients from our huge selection and let one of our chefs create a unique pasta masterpiece right before your eyes! Bon Appetite! Gluten free pasta available.
THURSDAY, APRIL 8 - SUNDAY APRIL,11 Join us during Masters week for some special menu items and for the Golf Shop's Masters' Pick 'em Pool!
MENU Pimento Cheese Sandwich with Chips........................................................ 3 Egg Salad Sandwich with Chips...................................................................... 3 Ham and Cheese on Rye with Chips.............................................................. 4 BBQ Sandwich with Slaw and Chips............................................................. 5 Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Chips........................................... 6
SEED SWAPPING EVENT ON FAIRWAY GRILL DECK SUNDAY, APRIL 25 I 3:00PM-4:00PM
RALEIGH EGG HUNT SATURDAY, APRIL 3 I 10:00AM HUNT FOLLOWED BY BRUNCH Adults: $12.95 I Children: $8.95 The Easter Bunny will come by and leave some treats just for you! How many can you find? Join us by grabbing your baskets and hopping on over for some pre-Easter fun for a RCC egg hunt, located in the commons area.
It's hard to pinpoint the exact date or year people began trading seeds, but it's likely the practice dates back thousands of years. Spring has finally arrived and we are all busy working in our gardens so we can all have those fresh herbs, vegetables and flower arrangements right out of the garden. Please join us if you have extra seeds, excess flowers or vegetable plants that you don’t want to see go to waste, or if you just want to pick up a few extra items for your garden.
EASTER BRUNCH SUNDAY, APRIL 4 I 11:00AM-2:00PM Adults: $27.95 I Children 6-12: $12.95 I 5 and Under: Free Put on your Sunday best this Easter Brunch and take part in the spirit of the day! Celebrate with friends and family at RCC for an eggs-ellent spread of tasty treats and hearty bites. RSVP by April 2. If you need to cancel your reservation, please contact Bonnie Miller by April 2 to avoid charges.
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SAVE THE DATE - FRIDAY, MAY 7TH
BEER DINNER WITH FUNGUYS BREWERY (RESCHEDULED FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF APRIL 23)
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MONTHLY HAPPENINGS
FARMHOUSE SUNDAY BRUNCH MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28 I 11:00AM-2:00PM APRIL 11, 18, 25 I 11:00AM-2:00PM
It’s a beautiful Sunday morning and spring is right around the corner! There is something for everyone on our delicious and nutritious NEW grille menu! Patio seating is available with heaters overlooking the golf course.
STEAK NIGHT WITH KIDS' EVENT FRIDAY, MARCH 26 I 6:00PM-9:00PM FRIDAY, APRIL 16 I 6:00-9:00PM Crave the carve! Come out and enjoy this fresh a la carte style menu. Kids come out and create your very own sand art container!
A LA CARTE DINING WITH KIDS' EVENT FRIDAY, APRIL 2 , 23, 30 I 6:00PM-9:00PM
Delight in our Raleigh a la carte menu while kids enjoy a special activity. On April 2, the kids are invited to join us in the commons area for a game of soccer. Childcare is available every Friday, please make reservations by 4:00pm.
BIRTHDAY NIGHT WITH KIDS' EVENT
FRIDAY, MARCH 12 & SATURDAY, MARCH 13 FRIDAY, APRIL 9 & SATURDAY, APRIL 10 6:00PM-9:00PM I A LA CARTE DINING AVAILABLE
Free champagne available for everyone! If it is your birthday in March or April, come and enjoy a complimentary dinner with the McConnell Golf Skillet Cookie dessert. MARCH I Show off your green thumb and help us plant some beautiful spring flowers. APRIL I Join Dr. Dolittle and his furry friends for movie night as they embark on an epic adventure to a mythical island to find the cure for the Queen.
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WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Join us at the club for a glass of house wine at 1/2 price or order any bottle of house wine at 1/2 price with purchase of any entrée. Cheers!
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DINING AND MCG APP
MOBILE ORDERING FROM THE MCCONNELL GOLF APP! Members can quickly and conveniently order food for pick-up or delivery from the McConnell Golf app! Whether you are finishing a golf round or stopping by the golf shop for a quick errand, or picking up food on the way home, the app allows you to order on the go. To download the app, search “McConnell Golf” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP CARD Did you know the McConnell Golf App features a Digital Membership Card that allows for simple check-in at sister properties? Scan the QR code below to learn how you can upload and view your profile photo for identification. Take advantage of the Digital Membership Card and other unique offerings on the app today. To download, search “McConnell Golf” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
QUESTIONS? McConnell Golf's Communications Director, Faith Inman, will be onsite Friday, March 26th from 4-6pm on the Fairway Grill Deck to answer any app questions.
TACO TUESDAYS! Southwest meets the southeast! Enjoy specially handcrafted tacos with fresh homemade ingredients for only $9. March 2 - Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Pico de Gallo and Sriracha Aioli March 9 - Braised Beef Tacos with Salsa Roja and Queso Fresco March 16 - Corned Beef Brisket Tacos with Fiery Cabbage Slaw March 23 - Carne Asada Tacos with Pico de Gallo and Queso Fresco March 30 - Smoked Pork Tacos with Creamy Coleslaw and Cracklin’ Dust April 6 - Spicy Buffalo Chicken Tacos with Blue Cheese Slaw and Gorgonzola Crumbles April 13 - Pork Belly Tacos with Red Cabbage and Pineapple Chutney April 20 - Fried Fish Tacos with Shaved Cabbage, Pickled Red Onion, and Malt Vinegar Aioli April 27 - Chicken Tinga Tacos with Cilantro, Red Onion, and Lime Zest
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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS SAVE THE DATES
FACEBOOK FITNESS CHALLENGE WINNERS www.facebook.com/groups/MCGFit
WOMEN’S ACC CHAMPIONSHIP I APRIL 14-18 The Atlantic Coast Conference announced that the ACC Women's Golf Championship will be held at Sedgefield Country Club!
Congratulations to our top four members who commented or participated the most in our January Facebook Fitness Challenge! Each of our winners received free personal training sessions at their home clubs. We continued the challenge in February with “Love Yourself Month”. From meditation tips and tools to wellness relaxation techniques, along with some occasional fitness challenges, February was all about a better you! Keep an eye out for the March Challenge on the McConnell Golf Facebook Fitness Page and let us help you continue your fitness journey!
VISIT KNOXVILLE OPEN I MAY 10-16 Marybeth McKim Corbin - Brook Valley Country Club Anna Marie Allegretto - Porters Neck Country Club
Celebrating 31 Years, The Korn Ferry Tour will host its Visit Knoxville Open at Holston Hills Country Club. Formerly the Web.com Tour, the organization has signed a five-year agreement with McConnell Golf.
Mary Beth Hardy - Porters Neck Country Club Carey Koeing - CC at Wakefield Plantation
REX HOSPITAL OPEN I JUNE 3-6 The 33rd REX Hospital Open will take place at The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation. This tour provides a unique opportunity to build your brand, reward your employees, and entertain customers. Want to volunteer? Please email mthomas@ccwakefieldplantation.com.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN THE RED NOSE DAY! Mark your calendars for #RedNoseDay, a campaign that raises money to help children living in poverty here in America and around the world. Now, more than ever, vulnerable children need our help. The money we raise will help provide much needed meals, shelter, medical supplies, educational materials and more of the essentials every kid needs. Check the back page of the newsletter and find out how you can join McConnell Golf and give back to this great cause. Be sure to follow our donation page at fundraise.rednoseday.org/mcconnellgolf
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MCG BEER CLUB 2021 COMING SOON!
$1 OFF OF EVERY DRAFT BEER YOU ORDER THIS YEAR Club Fee is only $45 and includes a complimentary McConnell Golf Beer Growler! More information coming soon...
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TEE IT UP Dear Raleigh Country Club Members, By the time you read this, I sincerely hope that two things have quieted down – COVID and the RAIN! As we transition into spring, please continue to be diligent in repairing ball marks on our new greens, refilling the divots you take from the fairway with sand, and raking all bunkers upon exit. We continue to ask that Members and their invited Guests utilize the bag drop, change shoes inside the locker rooms, and adhere to the RCC dress code while on the golf course and using our practice facilities. Athletic wear – which includes jogging pants and hoodies – along with jeans, are prohibited while playing and practicing at the Club. Please remember to tuck in shirttails and wear all hats facing forward. The warmer months also mean that more of our Members will be visiting our sister properties. Please continue to monitor yourself and any Guests for symptoms of COVID while traveling. As a reminder, outside alcohol may not be consumed on any of our properties and must be purchased from the visiting Club. For our Members playing other McConnell Golf Owned Properties: Full Golf Members are allowed 12 visits to our sister owned Clubs (excluding Wakefield and Treyburn) with no more than six (6) plays at any one property during the calendar year per Membership for cart fee only. Any MCG Member play over this maximum, unless allowed by Membership Classification, will pay the appropriate daily Accompanied Guest Fee in place at the property visited. All tee times outside of RCC are to be arranged by the RCC golf professional staff. As a reminder with regard to our McConnell Golf Guest policy: For Members who are bringing Guest(s) to Raleigh Country Club or any other McConnell Golf Property, each –same- Guest(s) is allowed ten (10) plays combined across ALL MCG owned properties, with no more than six (6) plays at any one property during the calendar year. Tournament play does not count toward guest round limit. For our RCC Social Members: Social members are allowed to play RCC six (6) times during the calendar year with practice facility access only on the day the member is scheduled to play. Any play at other MCG sister owned properties will require the Social member be accompanied by a golfing member and count toward this six (6) guest play maximum per the MCG Guest policy
Raleigh Country Club Practice Facility: Raleigh Country Club Full Golf Members have unlimited access to the practice facilities during operational hours. All Guests, including RCC Extended Family Guests, may only use these facilities when accompanied by a Member on the day of play. Social Members may only use these facilities on the day of play. Any other accommodations must be approved by the Raleigh Country Club Golf Professional Staff. We look forward to the drier and safer months ahead and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact any one of your RCC Golf Professionals. Stay safe!
Paul Dickens, Director of Golf
UPCOMING RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB FITTING FRIDAYS Callaway – Friday, March 5th Cleveland & XXIO – Friday, March 12th Titleist – Friday, March 19th Taylor Made – Friday, March 26th Taylor Made – Friday, April 16th
Taylor Made – Friday, May 21st Titleist – Friday, May 28th XXIO – Friday, June 4th Callaway – Friday, June 11th Taylor Made – Friday, June 18th
All fittings will be by appointment only. Communications regarding available times will be emailed to the Membership approximately two weeks in advance.
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MARCH GRIP MADNESS During the month of March, your RCC Professional staff will be conducting our March ‘Grip’ Madness. For every 10 or more clubs regripped, we will give you a grip for free. We guarantee to have your clubs completed in 48 hours or less!
BEAT THE PRO’S CHALLENGE SATURDAY MARCH 27 I $20 PER PARTICIPANT Take your chance at beating your professional staff. Participants may play in their own group and must notify the Golf Shop of their quest to Beat the Pro’s before playing. We will take your Net Score at 100% handicap, based on the tees you select to play, and put it up against the Professional’s best ball gross score. If you ‘Beat the Pro', prize money will be paid out in pro shop credit
2-PLAYER 3 CLUB SCRAMBLE SUNDAY MARCH 28 I $40 PER TEAM Participants are able to book their own tee time and play in their recognized group. The number of places paid in pro shop credit will be determined by the number of entries. Gross and Net Divisions. FORMAT: 2 person Scramble using only 3 clubs per player. 6 clubs total. Players may not share clubs. TEES/FLIGHTS: Each player will receive 100% of their handicap based off of the Blue Tee markers. If a player elects to play a different tee, a handicap adjustment will be applied.
JUNIOR GOLF SPRING TRAINING SATURDAYS I APRIL 3, 10, 17, 24 2:00PM – 3:00PM I AGES 5-14 GOLF MEMBERS $20 PER SESSION Accompanied Junior Guests (if spots available) -$30 per session
AMATEUR GOLF CAMP JULY 13-15 I 9:00AM - 12:00PM $175 per week I Ages 6-9 We have developed the Amateur Golf Camp for juniors that are interested in learning the game. Camp will teach juniors the basic fundamentals of the game. We will cover putting, chipping, pitching, bunker, full swing, rules and demonstrate the importance of etiquette during on course play days.
PROFESSIONAL GOLF CAMP JULY 27-29 I AGES 10 & UP HALF DAY: 9:00AM-12:00PM I $175 FULL DAY: 9:00AM-3:00PM FULL DAY I $300 (Includes Lunch and 9 holes of Golf each day) The Professional Golf Camp is for juniors who have advanced through Raleigh Country Club's junior golf camps in previous years and have the ability to play 9 holes. At this level we will provide advanced instruction to juniors using video analysis. Areas of instruction will include putting, chipping, pitching, bunker, full swing, rules and etiquette.
MASTERS WEEKEND PRO-MEMBER SATURDAY & SUNDAY – APRIL 10TH & 11TH I $10 PER DAY Members playing golf at RCC on Saturday and Sunday will have the option of choosing a Professional playing at Augusta National as their gross score added to your daily RCC net score for a combined total. Members must submit their Professional by 5pm on Friday April 9th. You may select a different Professional if you are playing at RCC both days. Prize money will be paid in pro shop credit.
2021 LADIES' SPRING CLASSIC MEMBER MEMBER SATURDAY APRIL 17 I 12:30PM TEE TIMES ENTRY FEE $95 PER PLAYER FORMAT: 2 person better ball – 1 best net and 1 best gross The same ball can count for both divisions.
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8 WEEK SPRING SEMESTER I MARCH 30 – MAY 26 8 WEEK FALL SEMESTER I SEPTEMBER 7 – NOVEMBER 3 Operation 36 is the most effective program to teach of our beginning golfers and our established junior players who enjoy competition and personal game growth. It is a clear blueprint to go from complete novice to par golfer. The lessons are based on playing on the course right away and moving up in divisions. Lastly, the technology that they provide in the app is cutting-edge. Each semester is an 8 week program that has weekly classes for an hour and four 9 hole playing sessions.
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KIDS CAMPS
IMOJI WELLNESS CAMP
LEGO® FLYING DRONE WORKSHOP
JUNE 22 - JUNE 25 I 9:00AM-12:00PM I GRADES 1-5 I $100
JULY 6 - JULY 9 I 9:00AM-12:00PM GRADES 5-8 (MIDDLE SCHOOL)
This is one camp your child is not going to want to miss. We will be creating a community garden, healthy cooking, fitness challenges, Treasure hunt for Healthy snacks.
RCC JUNIOR BOOTCAMP MAY 4 - MAY 6 I 6:30PM-7:30PM PRICE IS INCLUDED IN SWIM TEAM DUES I $15 PER CLASS Our McConnell Golf fitness trainers, Drew and Natalie, from Wakefield Plantation are excited to bring another fitness camp to all of the "Junior Gladiators" at RCC! Total body workout will consist of calisthenics, functional strength training and more. This camp will challenge our juniors both physically and mentally as they grow. Contact Natalie Clemens at natalieclemens@wakefieldplantation.com
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The sky’s the limit when you join us to design, build and watch your drone take to the air! Not only do you get to create actual working drones using LEGO® Bricks, but you will get to add custom motors, propellers, circuit boards and wiring to make it take flight! Campers will learn the basics with a 4-rotor design and work up to an 8-rotor working drone creation! Campers should consider themselves to be advanced builders and have patience.
PAW PATROL CAMP JULY 20–JULY 24 I 9:00AM-12:00PM GRADES: 1-5 I $100 Do you enjoy this Nickelodeon classic? If so, this week is a perfect week for you! We will be learning about all these furry characters and going on daily missions to protect our friends and activity leaders at RCC!
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SWIM TEAM
BECOME A STINGRAY Any child between the ages of 5 and 18 is encouraged to participate. $185 for first swimming participant. $155 per additional swimmer. Enrollment charges will be billed directly to your member account. Your swim team dues include the following: 4 swim meets and championship meet, award for swimmer, 1 week of Junior Bootcamp, team picture, banquet for swimmer, and a team tee-shirt.
YOUNGEST SWIMMERS: JOIN OUR MINI RAYS SQUAD For swimmers ages 4 and up, join the team as a Mini Ray. This offering will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00pm5:30pm to help build up strength and familiarity with strokes and team competitions. $120 per child, includes shirt. Please visit the website for more information.
MAKAYLA SARGENT RETURNS TO RCC AS HEAD SWIM COACH! NC State University Student Athlete I Fifth Year Senior Psychology Major Graduating in May 2021
Originally from Portville, New York, I began my college career at University of Florida and after my freshman year I decided to transfer to NC State to become a part of the Pack. During my time at NC State I have been a part of two ACC Championship teams and a part of a top 10 NCAA Championship team. I am a 2-time All-American in the 400 Individual Medley (IM). I represented Team USA in Naples, Italy in 2019 for the World University Games where I won gold in the 400 IM. After graduation, I plan to travel while continuing to further my studies in the field of occupational therapy.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE May 10-13, 17-20, 24-27 June 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24
Meet schedule is TBD.
SWIMSUITS FROM ALL AMERICAN SWIM RISE VORTEX IN RED I FEMALE $25, JAMMER $20 Due to COVID, we will not have an event to try on suits. Below is the information to purchase a suit at your convenience. Maynard Crossing I 1231 NW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27513 In-Store Shopping, Delivery and Curbside Pickup I (919) 439-8678
MEET OUR 2021 SWIM TEAM PARENTS! Hollin and Sean Wall will be our new swim team parents for 2021. Welcome to the team and thank you!
POOL ACCESS: Beginning March1, the pool area will be open for those looking to lounge. No food and beverage service is available and there is no swimming permitted.
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MARCH
Farmhouse Sunday Brunch
Farmhouse Sunday Brunch
Clubhouse Closed
Taco Tuesday
Wine Down Wednesday
Burger Day
Crab Crack
Clubhouse Closed
Taco Tuesday
Wine Down Wednesday
Burger Day
Birthday Night
Burger Day March Madness Begins
Trivia Night
Wine Dinner
Burger Day
Steak Night with Kids Sand Art
Beat the Pros
Clubhouse Closed
Taco Tuesday
Daylight Savings Begins
Farmhouse Sunday Brunch
Farmhouse Sunday Brunch 2-Player 3 Club Scramble
St. Patty's 'Dig for Gold' Family Night Wine Down Wednesday
Clubhouse Closed
Taco Tuesday
Wine Down Wednesday
Clubhouse Closed
Taco Tuesday
Wine Down Wednesday
Birthday Night
Operation 36 Begins
COOKIES OF THE MONTH MARCH: CRUNCHY CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES James R. Patterson III – Porters Neck Country Club INGREDIENTS 8oz. Unsalted Butter at room temperature 1 ¼ Cups Granulated Sugar 2/3 Cup Light Brown Sugar 1 Egg 1/2 TSP Vanilla Extract
1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour 1/2 TSP Baking Powder 1/2 TSP Baking Soda 1 ½ TSP Kosher Salt 3 Cups Cornflake Crunch (below) 2/3 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips 1 ¼ Cups Mini Marshmallows
View the recipe at https://bit.ly/March-Cookie-2021
APRIL: KENTUCKY DERBY PIE COOKIES James Archer – Raleigh Country Club INGREDIENTS 1 Cup Softened Butter 1/4 Cup Sugar 1/4 Cup Turbinado Sugar 1 ½ Cups Packed Brown Sugar 2 Eggs 1/2 Cup Kentucky Bourbon
3 ½ Cups Flour 1 ½ TSP Baking Soda 1 TSP Salt plus extra for Finishing 16 oz. Bittersweet Chocolate, roughly chopped 1 ½ Cups Walnut Pieces
View the recipe at https://bit.ly/April-Cookie-2021
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APRIL
Burger Day
Easter Brunch
Clubhouse Closed
Farmhouse Sunday Brunch
Clubhouse Closed
Taco Tuesday
Taco Tuesday
Master's Specials Pro-Member
Wine Down Wednesday
Burger Day Master's Special
Wine Down Wednesday
Burger Day Ladies Tar Heel Event Junior Spring Training Course Update Dinner
A la Carte Dining Kids Event: Soccer
Easter Egg Hunt Junior Spring Training
Birthday Night Kids Event: Movie Master's Specials
Birthday Night
Steak Night with Childcare
Ladies Member Member
Master's Specials Pro-Member Junior Spring Training
Junior Spring Training
Farmhouse Sunday Brunch
Clubhouse Closed
Taco Tuesday
Wine Down Wednesday
Burger Day
A la Carte Dining
Seed Exchange on Fairway Grill Deck
Clubhouse Closed
Taco Tuesday
Wine Down Wednesday
Burger Day Junior Spring Training
A la Carte Dining
Junior Spring Training
CRAFT DRINK SPECIALS
The Azalea
McConnell's Irish Mule
Vanilla Rain
1.5 oz. Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka 3 oz. Pink Lemonade 3 oz. Pineapple Juice Splash of Grenadine, Splash of Cranberry Stir and Garnish with a Lemon Wheel & Cherry
2 oz. McConnell Irish Whiskey 6 oz. Ginger Beer .5 oz. Fresh Lime Juice Served in a Copper Mug Stir and Garnish with a Lime
1.5 oz. Absolut Vanilia .5 oz. Lime Juice Topped with Lemon-Lime soda Stir and Garnish with a Lime & Lemon
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Raleigh Country Club 400 Donald Ross Drive Raleigh, NC 27610
UPCOMING FOOTPRINTS ON THE GREEN EVENTS POLAR BEAR PLUNGE CHALLENGE - NEW DATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 I 7:00PM
The pool is ready and it's competition time! Now through Tuesday, March 16th we are asking for donations to help save the polar bears through the World Wildlife Fund. Choose your favorite player by supporting either Mike Crossman (Food & Beverage) or Davis Batman (Golf Shop)! Our golf shop staff will be collecting donations for Team Davis and RCC's servers will be collecting donations for Team Michael. The player that collects the least donations will have to jump in the pool and the winner will have bragging rights! Feeling brave? Members can support the loser by jumping in with them!
RED NOSE DAY CHALLENGE FRIDAY, MARCH 19 I ALL DAY EVENT This year all of the McConnell Golf Properties we be joining in hosting a RED NOSE EVENT to raise money for childhood poverty. Our Footprints on the Green event at RCC will be a longest drive competition on hole #10. When you tee off in the morning, the starter will ask if you would like to donate any amount of money to participate. If you are not playing golf that day and want to make a donation stop by the clubhouse and see one of the servers or email bmiller@raleighcc.com to make a donation. The winner of the challenge will win a McConnell Golf tote bag full of goodies worth over $100!
