RCC 2023 March/April Newsletter

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MARCH AND APRIL HOURS OF OPERATION

FAIRWAY GRILL

Monday | CLOSED

Tuesday | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wednesday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Saturday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sunday | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

19TH HOLE

Monday | CLOSED

Tuesday - Sunday I 11:00 am- Till the last golfer is in off the course

GOLF SHOP

March | 7:30 am – 5:30 pm (thru March 13) 7:30 am - 6:00 pm (starting March 15)

April | 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

TEE TIMES

March | 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

April | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

PRACTICE FACILITIES

March | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (30 minutes prior to sunset)

April | 7:30 am – 6:30 pm (30 minutes prior to sunset)

On Sundays, the range tee will close at 5:30 pm in March and 6:30 pm in April. The golf course and practice facilities are CLOSED every Monday.

RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB STAFF

Christian Anastasiadis | christian@raleighcc.com

COO of McConnell Golf

Bonnie Miller | bmiller@raleighcc.com

Clubhouse Manager & Events Director

Brian Kittler, PGA | brian kittler@mcconnellgolf com

Director of Golf/VP of Golf Operations

Thomas Walker, PGA | twalker@raleighcc com

Head Golf Professional

Billy Cole | bcole@raleighcc com

Golf Course Superintendent

John Crawford | jcrawford@raleighcc com

Executive Chef

Vicki Pincombe | memberservices@raleighcc com

Member Services

Lauri Stephens | membership@mcconnellgolf com

VP of Membership

Faith Inman | finman@mcconnellgolf.com

Communications Director

Paxton Rembis | prembis@mcconnellgolf com

Creative 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

Please join us in welcoming the first of our 2023 New Member Families to the club!

Shay and Sarah Sonnenberg

Jim and Karen Pitman with daughters Alayna, Kylie and Brynn

Nick Gentilcore and Stephanie Fogarty with doodles Shelby and Wilson (not pictured)

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.

Shield NC

We had a great time at Raleigh Country Club and listening to Kevin Campbell this weekend as their Footprints on the Green Nonprofit for January

1500golfcourses

Raleigh Country Club. Fabulous old Donald Ross layout redone by Kyle Franz Stunning and amazing come to mind describing this redo.

/RaleighCC @RaleighCC @raleighcc1948

Downtown Raleigh.

Mark Edward Pazdur

Raleigh Country Club is Donald Ross’s last design. McConnell Golf located the original hand-drawn blueprints, stored in Pinehurst, to restore the course to Ross’ original vision.

DINING EVENTS

BIRTHDAY NIGHT

FRIDAY, MARCH 10 I FRIDAY, APRIL 14

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 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

ST. PATTY’S ANNUAL ‘DIG FOR GOLD’ FAMILY NIGHT

FOLLOWED BY A DINNER BUFFET AND MAGIC SHOW

FRIDAY, MARCH 17 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

ADULTS: $18.95 |

CHILDREN: $11.95

Take part in our "Dig for Gold" at the end of our RCC rainbow, and then exchange your gold coins for prizes! Dinner buffet opens at 6 pm followed by the magic show in the Peartree Room

FARMHOUSE SUNDAY BRUNCH

MARCH 5, 12, 19 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

APRIL 2, 16, 23, 30 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

It’s a beautiful Sunday morning and spring is right around the corner! There is something for everyone on our delicious and nutritious grille menu! Patio seating is available with heaters overlooking the golf course.

STEAK NIGHT AT THE CLUB

FRIDAY, MARCH 24 | 6:00PM - 9:00 PM

Crave the carve! Come out and enjoy this fresh à la carte style menu. Childcare will be available (please make reservations before 3 pm)

MARCH MADNESS FEATURES

IT'S GAME TIME!

TUESDAY, MARCH 7 - SUNDAY, APRIL 2

Eat at the club or take it to-go! Enjoy our ACC Basketball Tournament $12 specials in the 19th Hole and the Donald Ross Lounge. Check your Weekly Happenings for full menu offerings beginning in March!

SNOW CRAB CRACK

FRIDAY, MARCH 31 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | $60 PER PERSON

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

This is one night you are not going to want to miss! The snow crab has a deliciously sweet yet subtly buttery flavor with a snowy white meat We will also have the à la carte grille menu available

DINING EVENTS

MASTERS SPECIALS

THURSDAY, APRIL 6 - SUNDAY, APRIL 9

Join us during Masters Week for some special menu items and for the Golf Shop's Masters' Pick 'em Pool!

MENU:

PASTABILITIES

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

ADULTS: $18 | CHILDREN 6-10: $10

CHILDREN 5 & UNDER: FREE

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 is available.

RALEIGH EASTER EGG HUNT

SATURDAY, APRIL 8 | 10:00 AM HUNT FOLLOWED BY BRUNCH

ADULTS: $18.95 | CHILDREN: $12.95

The Easter Bunny will come by and leave some treats just for you! Join us by grabbing your baskets and hopping on over for some pre-Easter fun for a RCC egg hunt, Barnyard bounce house with live bunny petting zone

EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH

SUNDAY, APRIL 9 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

ADULTS: $50 | CHILDREN 6-12: $25 | 5 & UNDER: FREE

Put on your Sunday best this Easter 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 15.

If you need to cancel your reservation, please contact Bonnie Miller by April 15 to avoid charges

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Taco Tuesdays -

Southwest meets the southeast! Enjoy specially handcrafted tacos with fresh homemade ingredients for only $10

March 7 - Korean Beef Bulgogi Tacos with Jalapeno Slaw

March 14 - Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Corn Salsa and Avocado

March 21 - Smoked Turkey Tacos with Pickled Red Onion, Avocado and Cotija Cheese

March 28 - Blackened Steak Tacos with Blue Cheese Slaw and Steak Sauce

April 4 - Crispy Pork Belly Tacos with Grilled Pineapple and Avocado Salsa

April 11 - Crispy Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Rice and Crema

April 18 - Asian Turkey Banh Tacos with Cucumber, Carrots, Celery and Jalapeno

April 25 - Pork Carnitas Tacos with Onion, Cilantro and Cotija Cheese

- Parent's Night Out -

À LA CARTE DINING WITH CHILDCARE

FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 24, 31 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM

FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 21, 28 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Plan a date night and let us take the kiddos off of your hands! Delight in our Raleigh à la carte menu while kids enjoy a special activity Please make reservations by 3:00 pm.

SOCIAL GRACES DINNER

FRIDAY, MARCH 24 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | $60 PER CHILD

DESIGNED FOR ELEMENTARY - MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN

Every now and then kids need a refresher on proper social skills. Join us as Janna Compton from Social Graces of the Triangle reinforces table manners, the art of table conversation, etiquette and more at this three course dinner event.

GRANDE BRUNCH BUFFET

SUNDAY, MARCH 26 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

LOUNGE

TROPHY ROOM AND DONALD ROSS

COOKIES OF THE MONTH

MARCH: CUT OUT SUGAR COOKIES

By Rhett Sorg, Executive Chef at The Water's Edge CC

INGREDIENTS:

3 Cups All-Purpose Flour

2 TSP Baking Powder

1 Scant TSP Baking Soda

½ TSP Ground Nutmeg

½ Pound Unsalted Butter

DIRECTIONS:

2 Large Eggs

1 Cup Sugar

1/4 Cup Milk

1 TSP Vanilla Extract

Colored Sugar or Decorations (optional)

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 a cookie cutter.

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

APRIL: PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE COOKIES

BY JAMES R. PATTERSON, III CORPORATE EXECUTIVE CHEF

INGREDIENTS:

2 Cups All-Purpose Flour

½ Cup Dark Cocoa Powder

1 TSP Baking Soda

¼ TSP Salt

1 Cup Butter, at room temperature

½ Cup JIF Peanut Butter

DIRECTIONS:

2 Large Eggs

1 Cup Sugar

¼ Cup Milk

1 TSP Vanilla Extract Colored Sugar or Decorations (optional)

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

Get Involved

•Interested in hosting a Korn Ferry Tour player during the tournament week? Contact UNCHealthPlayerHousing@gmail.com

•For more information about volunteering, visit unchealthchampionship com

Dear Members,

The beginning of March means two things: March Madness is about to begin in a few weeks, followed by the unofficial start of golf season when the best golfers in the world tee it up at Augusta National for The Masters! Like you, we’re looking forward to another fun year of golf at RCC and are excited about our tournament and instructional programs in 2023

To help you get off to a good start this season, we have two fitting days in March with TaylorMade (March 3) and Titleist (March 31). In addition, we are also hosting another Next Round event on March 19 for you to trade in old, used clubs for store credit This is a great opportunity or, in some cases, an excuse to clean out the garage or basement to buy the latest in technology to maximize your game

As we start the season, we are happy to announce the addition of Erica Stoner to the RCC professional team. Erica was hired this winter as our new Director of Instruction to replace Davis Bateman and will start on March 15 We are excited to have her join the team and are positive she will be a tremendous asset, especially after being named one of the Best Young Golf Instructors and Best in State by Golf Digest Please welcome Erica to RCC when you see her

We hope you’ve enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather this anuary/February I look forward to seeing you at the club soon!

rian Kittler, PGA P Golf Operations

MARCH 22: LADIES' KICK- OFF SOCIAL

APRIL 1-2: OPENING DAY WEEKEND TWO PERSON BEST BALL/BEAT THE PROS

APRIL 5: MASTERS PUTTING CHALLENGE

APRIL 5: LADIES' 9 AND DINE

APRIL 6: MEN’S THURSDAY NIGHT 9-HOLE

Stoner Director of Instruction @ericastonergolf

approximately two weeks in advance.

Erica

golfers as well as our established junior competition and personal game growth. It is a clear blueprint to from complete novice to par golfer The lessons are based arou playing on the course right away and moving up in divisions. Las the technology that they provide in the app is cutting-edge. Ea semester is an 8-week program that has weekly classes for an h and four 9 hole playing sessions.

AMATEUR GOLF CAMP (AGES 6-9)

JULY 11-13 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$175 PER WEEK

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 (AGES 10 & UP)

JULY 25-27

HALF DAY: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | $175

FULL DAY: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | $300

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

KIDS CAMPS

ANIMAL PLANET CAMP

JUNE 20 - JUNE 22 | AGES: K-5 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

FEE: $135 (INCLUDES LUNCH, SNACKS AND DRINKS)

Did you know that there are an estimated 7.77 million species of animals on the planet? So much to explore from the jungles to the sea and what better way to do that than with your friends from RCC? We will learn fun facts and trivia about animals, make our own animal masks and might even get a surprise visit from some special species! Please RSVP by Friday, June 16

REMOTE CONTROL ULV'S

(UNNAMED LEGO® VEHICLES)

JULY 25 - JULY 27 | GRADES K-5 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

FEE: $160 (INCLUDES SNACKS AND DRINKS)

LEGO® comes to life when you turn your creations into radiocontrolled masterpieces - making them move is the name of the game! You will get to engineer everything from machines to animals with LEGO® Bricks and Technic® elements, then incorporate infrared sensors to convert your creation to remote control operation. In addition to learning the basic principles of the many ingenious devices that are part of our everyday lives, you will also learn how to magnify or diminish force to move objects at different speeds and in different directions. Set your remote to “fun!” Games and crafts will also be part of the camper’s daily experience and at the end of the session, you will also get to take home a custom minifigure! RSVP by Friday, July 21

MARVEL SUPERHERO CAMP

JULY 11 - JULY 13 | AGES K-5 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

FEE: $135 (INCLUDES LUNCH, SNACKS AND DRINKS)

Calling all superheroes! Join us for a fun week of strength, power and intelligence Test your superhero knowledge as we learn the stories behind Thor, Captain America, Black Widow, Iron Man and The Hulk Design and create your own superhero costumes and write your own hero comics. You don’t want to miss out on our exciting obstacle course, creating your own invention and drinking a Super Soldier Serum Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 5

MASTER CHEF CAMP

AUGUST 8 - AUGUST 10 | AGES 6-11 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

FEE: $135 (INCLUDES LUNCH, SNACKS AND DRINKS)

Join the team at RCC for a week-long exploration all about food! Each day, the campers will be making a dish themed around a different country and learn the in's and out's of cooking! We will get to meet the talented Food & Beverage Team, and even take a visit to explore the main kitchen! So grab your chef hat and get ready to make some food! Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 2

CAMP INFORMATION (FOR ACTIVITY CAMPS ONLY)

We will be sending you a reminder with the camp agenda, what to bring, the camp menu and other important information a week before each camp We ask that you register your child at least a week before each camp To register your child you may do so online at www raleighcc com We encourage guests to attend with a members so the campers have a better experience with friends.

Campers may also attend on certain days only for a TBD rate There is a 10% sibling discount for members only Each day will be filled with indoor and outdoor activities, swimming, crafts, lunch, snacks and much more!

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 5:00pm-5:30pm to help build up strength and familiarity with strokes and team competitions $120 per child, includes shirt Please visit the website for more information

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R. SWIM TEAM CAPTAINS:

This is a highly valued role within the club You will be a source of inspiration for swimmers, encouraging and motivating them to be the best they can be Acting as a representative for swimmers you will be a central point of contact and a vital link for swimmers within the club Please contact Bmiller@raleighcc.com for more information.

SWIMSUITS FROM ALL AMERICAN SWIM

RISE SPLICE SOLID H-BACK POLY IN THE NAVY WITH RED LOGO. FEMALE $41, JAMMER $35

Take a peak at the swimsuit samples on site Below is the information to purchase a suit at your convenience

Maynard Crossing | 1231 NW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27513

In-Store Shopping, Delivery and Curbside Pickup | (919) 439-8678

PRACTICESCHEDULE

MAY9-11, MAY15-18,MAY22-25,(MAY31-JUNE2TBD)

JUNE 5-8,JUNE12-15,19-22

Mini Rays - Championship Meet June 23

Stingrays - Championship Meet June 25

Followed by Awards Banquet at RCC

ABBY PILKENTON

CO-CHAIR OF THE 2023 STRINGRAYS

NC State University Junior Student-Athlete Psychology Major

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, I am a six-time Georgia 1-5A State Championship finalist. I won the 100/200 free combo during both my sophomore and junior seasons after finishing third and fourth, respectively, in high school I have also earned both NISCA and USA Swimming Scholastic All-American honors

KATIE

LEWICK

CO-CHAIR OF THE 2023 STRINGRAYS

NC State University Junior Student-Athlete Psychology Major Graduating in May 2024

Originally from Louisville, Colorado, I am a two-time high school State Champion in 100 backstroke, two-time All-American, and a Summer and Winter Junior Nationals qualifier

Irish Gold

2 oz Jameson

.5 oz Peach Schnapps

Splash of Orange Juice & top with Ginger Ale

Orchard Catch Cooler

1 oz Vodka

1 oz Vanilla Vodka

4 oz Cider

Muddled Strawberries

Dash of Lime Juice

Orange Blossom Martini

1 oz Gin

.5 oz Fiero

.5 oz Orange Juice

Stir over ice & Strain