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COUNTRY CLUB OF ASHEVILLE
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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBERHOURSOFOPERATION
DONALDROSSDININGROOM
Monday | Closed
Tuesday | 11:30am-5:00pm Food | 11:30am-6:00pm Bar
Wednesday-Saturday | 11:30am-9:00pm Food & Bar
Sunday | 10:30am-5:00pm Food | 10:30am-6:00pm Bar
POOL/CABANA
Labor Day | 10:00am-7:00pm
September 3-6 | Closed
September 7 (softclosing)-September 8 (closingday)
Saturday - Sunday | 11:00am-7:00pm (Nokitchenservice)
FITNESSCENTER
Monday | 5:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday | 5:30am-6:30pm
Wednesday-Friday | 5:30am-9:00pm
Saturday | 7:00am-9:00pm
Sunday | 7:00am-6:30pm
Afterhoursaccessclosed10:00pm-4:00am
GOLFSHOP
Tuesday-Sunday | 7:30am-6:00pm
DRIVINGRANGE
Tuesday-Saturday | 7:30am-7:00pm
Sunday | 7:30am-6:00pm
TURNSTAND
Monday | Closed
Tuesday-Sunday | 10:00am-5:00pm
TENNISSHOP
Monday-Thursday | 9:00am-6:30pm
Friday | 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday | 9:00am-1:00pm
Sunday | 12:00pm-4:00pm
Courts open until 9:00pm
ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICES
Monday-Friday | 10:00am-5:00pm
CLUBNUMBERS
Take-out/Reservations
Front Desk
828 398 2745
CLUBCONTACTS
CLUBHOUSEANDADMINISTRATIVE
AaronJames|GeneralManager ajames@ccofasheville.com
DebbiePonder|MembershipDirector dponder@ccofashevillecom
OliviaBlahowsky|Administrative& MemberServicesManager oblahowsky@ccofashevillecom
LizDeKoyer|CommunicationsDirector edekoyer@ccofashevillecom
ChrisSmall|ClubhouseMaintenance csmall@ccofasheville.com
FOODANDBEVERAGE
MichaelMonahan|ExecutiveChef chef@ccofashevillecom
DannyCairo|SousChef souschef@ccofasheville.com
VirginiaHitchcock|Food&BeverageDirector vhitchcock@ccofashevillecom
BrittaniLucas|DirectorofCatering&Events britlucas@ccofashevillecom
GROUNDS
SeanBaskette|GolfCourseSuperintendent sbaskette@ccofasheville.com
GOLFANDTENNIS
LukeLovell,PGA|DirectorofGolf llovell@ccofashevillecom
RossLally,PGA|HeadGolfProfessional rlally@ccofashevillecom
LeonPoplawski|DirectorofTennis lpoplawski@ccofashevillecom
LandonTaylor|AssistantDirectorofTennis ltaylor@ccofashevillecom
DROPANDPLAY
DanielleBullock|DropandPlayManager dbullock@ccofasheville.com
FITNESS
DennisOwenby|PersonalTrainer dowenby@ccofashevillecom
GraysonCooper|PersonalTrainer gcooper@ccofashevillecom
PaulaHanke|PersonalTrainer phanke@ccofasheville.com
828.258.9183 Golf Shop
828 258 9762
Membership 828 398 2741
Member Services
Tennis Courts
Events & Catering
828 398 2744
828 505 1621
828.398.2742
MalyndaKerksick|PersonalTrainer mkerksick@ccofashevillecom
IN THIS ISSUE
Cover Photo: Fall Festival 2023
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LETTER FROM GM & GALLERY
Dear Members,
We hope you had a great summer! I would like to thank you all for your patience as we worked through this summer’s renovation. We are excited to have our dining deck returned to us, in time for the beautiful fall weather. Going into the fall months, we get to play in one of the prettiest natural environments. We have an action-packed social calendar, with exciting events such as our Annual Fall Festival and Pink Ribbon Scramble, and McConnell Golf Ladies Tennis Weekend
In order to properly prepare for the best experience possible, please take a moment to register for your desired events and activities ahead of time This simple act helps the staff in the preparation for your arrival Reservations can be made online or via the McConnell Golf App. As I have mention before, we are currently working on collecting accurate activity data. Your registration and participation in the events assist us in the development of future programming.
“From the Mountain to the Coast”, McConnell Golf membership continues to thrive on the popularity and reputation with in our communities Country Club of Asheville continues to see growth across all membership categories We are excited to be hosting a New Member Cocktail Reception and invite you all to come and welcome our newest members to our great community!
We thank you for your continued support of the club and look forward to seeing you.
Aaron James General Manager
MEMBERSHIP
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new members to the McConnell Golf Family at the Country Club of Asheville.
Peter & Marilyn Roth - Part-Time Resident: Peter is a retired CEO Marilyn is a retired Therapist They are members of the Hiwan Golf Club, Evergreen, CO The Roth’s are looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the club and making new friends
Paul Willoughby & Kristine Pardus - Junior Executive: Paul is an Accountant for Equis Financial, LLC Kristine is a CRNA with HCA They are looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the club and meeting new friends Other interests include: traveling, cooking, hiking, and UNC basketball. Community/charity passion: anything involving individuals with special needs.
David & Matina Williams - Part-Time Resident: David is the Owner of Remediation Specialist (water damage, mold, emergency services) in Orlando, FL They are past members of Country Club of Orlando The Williams’ are looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the club and meeting new friends Other interests include: mountain biking, surfing, hiking and flying Community/charity passions: addiction recovery help, helping student pilots. We would like to thank David Bohager for his sponsorship.
Stephen Stritch - Junior Executive: Stephen is the General Manager of the LightEn Center of Consciousness and Action, a world-class retreat center opening in Madison County. He is looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the club, golfing and meeting other members.
Paul & Tara Nickel - Resident Golf: They are retired and current members of Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA; past members of Cobblestone Creek Country Club, Victor, NY The Nickel’s are looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the club and meeting new people Other interests include: travel, shooting, hiking and exercise Community/charity passions: Bunkers in Baghdad and Meals on Wheels We would like to thank Kyle Lorton for his sponsorship.
Kirk & Anne Ossewaarde - Part-Time Residents: Enjoying retirement – Kirk retired from Telecom, Anne from Real Estate Pension Fund Advisory. We are looking forward to meeting new friends, as well as enjoying the golf and the fitness facility. Other interests include: travel, woodworking and photography Community/charity passions include Habitat for Humanity and local food bank We would like to thank Kevin Riordan for his sponsorship
Jennifer Yount & Lynn Sletto - Resident Golf: Both are retired Coast Guard officers and are moving from Sonoma and Napa Wine Country Jennifer does Executive Coaching and Leadership Training. Lynn is a Corporate Attorney. They are previous members of Petaluma Golf and Country Club in Petaluma, CA They are looking forward to being closer to family and friends after many years on the left coast They both are avid golfers and looking forward to finding their game at CCA and enjoying their extraordinary mountain view with wonderful wine and new friends.
Sheri Huston & Mike Krolak - Resident Golf: They are both retired and looking forward to great golf, playing some tennis, camaraderie, expanding their social network and enjoying retirement. Other interests include: skiing, hiking, biking, dining and Mike enjoys motorcycling. They have one daughter, Kaelin, who lives in Minneapolis but visits a lot and loves the golf course as well Community/charity passion: LPGA Amateur Asheville and Salaam Oriental School. We would like to thank Fred and Lynn Israel for their sponsorship and friendship.
Peter&MarilynRoth
PaulWilloughby&KristinePardus
David&MatinaWilliams
StephenStritch
Paul&TaraNickel
Kirk&AnneOssewaarde
JenniferYount&LynnSletto
SheriHuston&MikeKrolak
Vadim & Diana Melnic - Junior Sport: Vadim is the Owner of Fair Air Heating and Cooling. Diana is an Accountant with Fair Air Heating and Cooling They have two sons, Nikita, age 8; Jacob, age 4; and daughter, Amelia, age 6 They are looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the club including the children’s activities
Daniel & Anne McKay - Resident Golf: Moved to Asheville from Raleigh to enjoy the beauty of WNC Looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the Country Club of Asheville, especially golf, dining, and meeting new friends.
Ryan & Kelly McCullough - Junior Executive: Ryan is a Broker with Nest Realty Kelly is the Owner of Abode (Interior Design) They have a son, Marshall, age 2. The McCullough’s are looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the club and meeting new friends. Other interests include: mountain biking (Ryan), yoga (Kelly) and both enjoy rock climbing and travel Community/charity passion: Rotary Club We would like to thank Travis Boyer for his sponsorship
Gregory & Sharon Schulz - Sport: The Schulz's are longtime Asheville residents who recently retired after selling their Biomedical Instrumentation and Lab Supply Company, Phenix Research Products. They have two sons, Connor (24), a 3rd year Pharmacy student and Landon (16), a high school junior They are looking forward to enjoying the club amenities and community Other interests include hiking, biking, tennis, travel and volunteering and supporting local and international (South Africa) community needs
Kevin & Melanie Levine - Sport: Kevin is a partner at Qualcon Real Estate, LLC in Miami Melanie works with Kevin's family in hospitality They spend winters in Pinecrest, FL They have a daughter, Amelia age 4; and son, Dylan age 18 months They are looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the club and meeting new friends. We would like to thank Robert and Maureen Weintraub for their sponsorship.
Chip & Rebecca Izard - Resident Golf: Chip is a Professor at Dallas College, Texas. Rebecca is the Senior VP of Accounting for Pinegate Renewables in Asheville They have 2 sons, Hudson, age 15 and Colton, age 25 The Izard’s are looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the club, whole family experience while making social and business contacts Other interests include: hiking, swimming and travel Community/charity passions: ASPCSA, ASBCCM, St. Jude and church. We would like to thank Josh Zimmer for his sponsorship.
Danny & Wendy Heller - Sport: Dan is an Estate Planning and Trust attorney with Heller Espenkotter, in Coconut Grove, FL Wendy is an Attorney and the Manager with Heller Espenkotter. They are looking forward to the social aspects of CCA, by meeting new friends and using the club amenities Other interests include: travel and family Community/charity passion: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
Terry Hess & Lynn Crystal - Sport: Terry is semi-retired from Real Estate/Investment and a former member of the club Lynn relocated to Asheville from Jackson, MS during the pandemic She is retired from her family business where she focused on real estate management They are looking forward to good friends, good food, and enjoying the fitness facility. Other interests include: reading, traveling, hiking, dining out, and playing Mah Jongg Community/charity passions: Diane Wortham Theatre, Asheville Symphony, and Brother Wolf We would like to thank Ellen Slosman for her sponsorship
Vadim&DianaMelnic
Daniel&AnneMcKay
Ryan&KellyMcCullough
Gregory&SharonSchulz
Kevin&MelanieLevine
Chip&RebeccaIzard
Danny&WendyHeller
TerryHess&LynnCrystal
Dr. Elizabeth Dray & David Rogers - Sport: Elizabeth is a Urologist with Advent Health and grew up in the club and excited to rejoin the community she grew up in after moving back to Asheville following many years away David is a UX Designer and Entrepreneur They have a son, Malcolm age 5. They are looking forward to enjoying the community, fitness and family activities. Other interests include: hiking, travel and trivia We would like to thank her father, Dr Gregory Dray for his sponsorship
Patrick Dennehy - Sport: Patrick is retired from the Casino Industry and the Owner of City Baker. He is looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the club and meeting new friends Community/charity passion: Asheville Rugby Club We would like to thank his son, Colin Dennehy for his sponsorship
Lance & Veronica Dean - Part-Time Resident: Lance and Veronica Dean are part-time residents and retired professionals from Sarasota, Florida were they are members of The Founders Club. They are excited to enjoy the amenities offered at The Country Club of Asheville, with a particular interest in golf and pickleball The Deans look forward to making new friends and taking full advantage of the club's offerings
John Cary & Shawnna Fatjo - Part-Time Resident: John is in the steel pipe manufacturing business and is a new homeowner in Grove Park, has a daughter, Lila, age 21and a senior at Texas A&M University He is a member of River Oaks Country Club in Houston Shawnna has four grown children They are looking forward to enjoying the golf, fitness, dining, racquet sports and being exemplary club members Other interests include: skiing, hiking, biking, and home remodeling.
John & Leslie Bruce - Resident Golf: John is the C.O.O./Owner of Performex, a leadership and organizational development consulting firm. Leslie is a Registered Dietitian consultant John and Leslie have lived in the Asheville area on and off since 1991 They are looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the club and meeting new friends Other interests include: running, hiking, snow skiing, biking Community/charity passions: their church and Boys & Girls Club. We would like to thank Doug Wehrkamp for his sponsorship.
Jake & Sage Barfield - Junior Golf: Jake is the Chief Investment Officer of Asheville Capital Management Sage is the Chief Financial Officer of Shining Rock Advisors. The Barfield’s have twins, Clark and Laurel, age 5. Jake is enjoying getting back into golf and Sage is looking forward to learning how to play Other interests include CrossFit, reading, chess, and time with family The Barfields are members of GracePoint Church and Sage coaches for the Weaverville Elite Track Club. We would like to thank Derek Huninghake for his sponsorship.
Dr ElizabethDray&DavidRogers
PatrickDennehy
Lance&VeronicaDean
JohnCary&ShawnnaFatjo
John&LeslieBruce
Jake&SageBarfield
Ric & Stephanie Lee - Resident Golf: Ric works with Atlantic Packaging Stephanie is a VP with Truist Bank The Lee’s are looking forward to enjoying great golf, good food, working out and meeting new friends. Other interests include: hiking, greyhound rescue, gardening and birding Community/charity passions: animal rescue and tree preservation
John & Dana Hilty - Resident Golf: John is a Vice-President at Charles Schwab. Dana’s profession is Artist/Design. They have a daughter, Sarah, age 20 who is currently attending college in New York The Hilty’s are looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the club and meeting new people in the community. Other interests include: outdoors, cooking and travel. Community/charity passion: always willing to participate for a good cause
Garrett Grove & Kathryn Martin - Junior Executive: They transferred their membership from Porters Neck Country Club in Wilmington. Garrett is a Manufacturing Manager at Haakon Industries in Candler, and Kathryn is an Engineering Manager for G E Nuclear They are looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the club and meeting new friends
Susan Helfrick & John Scelfo - Part-Time Resident: Splitting their time between Asheville (Fairview) and Sarasota (Longboat Key) John retired from the corporate world over 10 years ago, but remains very active in the investment community. Susan recently retired as General Counsel of Chewy com They recently started playing golf and pickleball, and enjoy both sports at the Asheville Country Club and Longboat Key Club They also share a passion for dogs and hiking, and spend their Sundays taking shelter pups on hikes through the Arboretum (which doesn’t go unnoticed by their two pups, Jax and Monki!). They are enjoying the warm welcome you have shown them, making many new friends in the two short months they have been with us We would like to thank Tom and Anita Brennan for their sponsorship
Emile Geyelin & Kim Ticehurst - Sport: Emile is a retired journalist. Kim is a personal trainer and the Owner/Manager of Bloom Fitness. She has a daughter, Alexandra Ticehurst, age 18 They are looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the club and meeting new friends
James & Ellen Greenberger - Part-Time Resident: James “Jim” is the Founder and Executive Director of NAATBatt International, the trade association for advanced battery technology in North America After raising their family in Chicago and dual careers in the law, Jim and Ellen relocated to Longboat Key, Florida outside Sarasota where they are members of the Longboat Key Club. They recently purchased a home nearby on Reynolds Mountain Jim continues his non-resident membership in the University Club of Chicago At CCA they look forward to enjoying tennis, pickleball, golf, pool and opportunities to meet and socialize with their new neighbors Jim looks to improve his forehand and development of a respectable game of golf would be a bonus. Their other interests include: travel, food and wine, film, theater, music and books Community/charity passions: Ellen is the Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key, FL and is very active in her Princeton Alumni Association We would like to thank Nancy Heffernan for her sponsorship
Ric&StephanieLee
John&DanaHilty
GarrettGrove&KathrynMartin
SusanHelfrick&JohnScelfo
EmileGeyelin&KimTicehurst
James&EllenGreenberger
CLUB EVENTS
POPUPTASTINGTEASER
Our Fall programming will be including a new addition this season: Pop Up Tastings! Stay tuned to the Club Calendar and Weekly Happenings for how you can join us to try some new and local products from breweries, wineries, distilleries, andmore!
LABOR DAY POOL PARTY
Monday, September 2
10:00am-7:00pm
Price: $30++ Adults | $15++ Children (4-11)
After an exciting season of Fun in the Sun, it is time already for us to bid farewell to Summer as we prepare for our Fall season! Join us on Labor Day for our final Cookout of the year! As always, the music will be playing, the food will be grilling, and the party will be ROCKING! Games & activities will be announced throughout the day. There's no better way to say good-bye to Summer than a cannonball and a water slide! See you there!
MEMBERBIRTHDAYNIGHT
Wednesday,September4,11&18
5:00pm-9:00pm
Haveyouheard?AsaperkofbeingaMcConnellGolfmember,you get a complimentary dinner on the month of your birthday! We have two birthday nights 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 birthday dinner curbsideifyoucannotmakeitinside!
Reception
NEW MEMBER RECEPTION
Friday, September 6
6:00pm-8:00pm
CCA would like to welcome our astonishing number of new members to our community! We invite existing and new members alike to join us for a Welcome Reception We will be rolling out our newest programming: Pop Up Tastings and embracing the newest members of our CCA Family. We hope to see you there! Please note, members who do not receive a personal invitation from Debbie will be charged $22++ per person
COOKINGCLASS
Tuesday,September10
5:00pm-7:00pm
Price:$55++perperson* *48hourcancellationpolicyineffect
HaveyoueverwantedtheopportunitytochannelyourinnerBobby Flay?Doyouhaveacravingfortheculinary?Ifyouansweredyesto eitherofthesequestions,CCAhastheperfecteventforyou!Joinus on Tuesday, September 10 for a Cooking Class hosted by our very ownChefMichaelMonahan!
Enjoythecomraderyofcommunallearningwhiletestingyourskills with incredible components such as our Crab Cakes, Garlic Aioli and Citrus Vinaigrette! Skills sets that promise to help as you ventureintoyourownpersonalkitchencreations! TheClassislimitedtothefirst15participants!
CLUB EVENTS
FAMILY DINER NIGHT
Friday, September 20
6:00pm-9:00pm
Price: $26++ Adults | $13++ Children (4-11)* *24 hour cancellation policy in effect
Calling all Hot-rodders & Pink Ladies! CCA is excited to announce our September Family Night: Diner Night! Come boogie to some 50s music, enjoy diner-style dinner, and enjoy an exciting activity for the kids! We encourage everyone to dress up in their leather jackets and poodle skirts! It's sure to be the cat's meow! See you there!
BACKYARD BIERGARTEN
Saturday, September 28
6:00pm-9:00pm
Price: $36++ Adults* *48 hour cancellation policy in effect
HAIL OKTOBERFEST! The season of lagers is upon us! Our ode to the season kicks off with an Oktoberfest themed Backyard Biergarten, complete with German Cuisine & seasonal brews! This event will be inside & outside, and promises to be a GUTE ZEIT (good time)!
MEMBERBIRTHDAYNIGHT
Wednesday,October2,9&16
5:00pm-9:00pm
Haveyouheard?AsaperkofbeingaMcConnellGolfmember,you get a complimentary dinner on the month of your birthday! We have two birthday nights 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 birthday dinner curbsideifyoucannotmakeitinside!
FAMILYFALLFESTIVAL/PINKRIBBONSCRAMBLE
Saturday,October12
3:00pm-6:00pm
Price:$40++Adults | $20++Children(4-11)* *24hourcancellationpolicyineffect
Our Annual Fall Festival is back and this year we have an exciting announcement: we will be setting up a CORN MAZE on the Function Lawn! Join us from 3-6p on Saturday, October 12 for live bluegrassmusic,activitiesforkidsofallages,hayrides,andmore!
HALLOWEENPARTY
Saturday,October26
6:00pm-10:00pm
Price:40$++Adults(priceincludesONEjelloshot) *48hourcancellationpolicyineffect
This ones for all those Ghouls & Goblins out there! Our Halloween Party will be held on October 26! Jumpstart the Hallow-weekend with dinner and dancing at yourClub!Acostumecontestwillbeheld&prizeswillbewon!Scareyathere!
CLUB EVENTS
KIDS CLUB
CRAFTSKIDSCLUB
Wednesday,September4
5:30pm-8:30pm
Ages4-11| $15perchild
Let’s make art! Join us for a fun filled evening filled of arts and crafts
FLANNELPALOOZA
Saturday,September28
6:00pm-9:00pm
Ages5-12| $15perchild
Wear your favorite flannel shirt and come out for an evening of fallthemedgames!
DROP & PLAY
Ages: 3 years - 6 years
Registration will open up 3 days in advance on the online event calendar. Child watch is free for the first 2 hours if you are staying on property AND participating in on-site activities such as golf, tennis, massage, pool, fitness, or dining You also have the option of leaving the property and paying an hourly fee. Please provide a labeled water bottle for your child.
Cancellations/no-show fee of $16 if you have not given notice within 6 hours. Unregistered drop-ins will be charged an hourly rate.
Two time slots are available per day Monday-Friday 8:30 am-12:30 pm or 1:00 pm-4:00 pm.
SATURDAY IS A.M. SESSIONS ONLY
Please email me with any questions at dbullock@ccofasheville.com
JEOPARDYKIDSCLUB
Wednesday,October2
5:30pm-8:30pm
Ages4-11| $15perchild
AwesomeWaytoSpendanEvening?
Whatis:JeopardyKidsClubattheClubhouse!
PUMPKINPAINTINGKIDSCLUB
Saturday,October26
6:30pm-9:30pm
Ages4-12| $15perchild
Let’s get messy and paint some pumpkins Each child will get to design a pumpkin carving to bring to life on their very own pumpkin.HalloweenCostumesareencouraged!
As summer is coming to a close we look to the fall and hopefully the rain will stop falling! Even with the amount of rain that has fallen, the golf course has been in great condition. Golf Course Superintendent Sean and his staff have worked hard all year to keep the golf course playable and they deserve a huge Thank You!
The golf simulator was down for the summer months as that room was used for kid’s camp. The swing simulator will be reinstalled and available for use all winter long. Remember not only can you hit balls on a driving range, but you can also play 18 holes of golf on the simulator Please ask the golf shop staff for a tutorial on how to use this feature
Be on the lookout for Fall Operation 36 sessions for juniors and ladies. This six week program introduces the game starting at the green and working backwards. Weekly clinics working on each aspect of the game (putting, chipping, bunkers, irons and driving) prepare you for the three 9 hole playing tests throughout the six week program More information to follow!
I want to ask for everyone’s help to take care of the golf course when out playing. Replacing divots in the fairway or filling divots with sand. Fixing ball marks on putting greens and raking bunkers will help the golf course to remain in good shape and help your fellow golfers who play the course behind you
I also ask that those who use push carts to please not take them to close to putting greens and please do not push onto tee boxes.
Thank you!
Luke Lovell, PGA Director of Golf
Greens Aerification: September 3-6 (Golf Course will be Closed)
Friday Men’s Shootout: Friday, September 20
Couples Golf Championship: Saturday, September 28
Pink Ribbon Tournament: Saturday, October 12
Men’s One Day Member Guest: Friday, October 18
Golf-Glow: Friday, October 25
Dress Code:
Men, please have shirts tucked in and do not wear hats backwards. Also when using practice facilities, the same dress code applies. No gym shorts, tee shirts or backwards hats.
Lessons:
Never too late to improve your golf game, work on your weaknesses or make your strengths even better! The golf shop professional staff is available for private individual or group lessons Lesson packages of 3 or 5 are also available Please contact the golf shop to set up a lesson today!
Ladies’ Member Guest Tournament
October 4-5
Foursome event, teams may consist of two members and two guests, one member and three guests or four MCG sister club members.
$160 per person – Entry fee includes: Golf, Tee Gifts, Prizes, Cocktail Party, Food and on course snacks
Thursday, October 3: Optional Practice Round
Friday, October 4: Round One, 12:30pm shotgun start, cocktail party and dinner after golf
Saturday, October 5: Round Two, 9:30am shotgun start, lunch and awards after golf
GROUNDS
Hard to believe we are finally turning the calendar to September If this Fall is anything like this Summer, who knows what it may bring I have to admit I was hoping for a less “eventful” first season, but Mother Nature sure had other ideas Six weeks of hot and dry, then the rains came Over a three-week period, we recorded over 12 inches of rain, and were dealt three flooding events on No 4, 5 and 7, the worst one coming the first Friday in August. With the crazy weather, we have had our fair share of issues. A few fairways, tees and some rough struggled especially with the wet conditions.
Good news is Fall is the best time to allow the turf to recover We start in September with aerification of greens, tees and approaches Once these areas are complete, we will turn our attention to fairways The plan is to be fairly aggressive in efforts to start reducing the amount of thatch that has accumulated This should help minimize the amount of Localized Dry Spots and in the years to come
Fall is also the best time to seed and fertilize. We have identified a few rough areas that tend to struggle during the heat of the summer and will work to incorporate stronger varieties of grass that will with stand the stress of summer and will play more consistently throughout the season
Sand traps still remain an issue, but will look to start adding some new sand over the next few months and continue to work on improving the playability and consistency of the bunkers
Busy times ahead. We look forward to seeing everyone on the course this Fall as the weather and leaves start to turn.
Sean K Baskette Golf Course Superintendent Country Club of Asheville
COURTSIDE NEWS
Alas, we are nearing the end of the summer. It’s been a fun one with summer camps and lots of tennis play to go around! Going into September and October we have a lot of great events to look forward to and are excited about Also, we have made changes to our clinic schedule as we move into the fall
We will start September with a Labor Day Round Robin Social on September 2nd This will be a low-key event with drinks, music, and good company. Childcare will be available at the courts as well! September 13th-15th, we will be hosting the McConnell Ladies Tennis Weekend, which we are incredibly excited for! Ladies from our sister McConnell clubs will be coming up to Asheville, Friday - Sunday, for a lot of tennis play and a whole lot of fun. On Saturday, September 28th, we will have an Intra-Club doubles event. Landon and I will each have a team made up of multiple doubles teams Each of our teams will go head-to-head This is a new event that we are excited to implement and will mimic a USTA league match format
October 6th we are excited to announce another new event called Pickle and Putt! Pickle and Putt is a pickleball and golf combo event. Members will play a round robin pickleball tournament and then play nine holes of golf. We will then attend lunch at the club house where the pro will tally up the combined scores and award prizes. Then October 12-13 we will have Jr. USTA tournament, feel free to come by and check out some good junior tennis play Finally, we will have a Ladies Club Doubles Championship on October 19th
It i i t b iti t l f th ith l t t l isit our club calendar, or reach out directly to me to sign up!
September 2: Labor Day Round Robin
September 13-15: MCG Ladies Tennis Weekend
September 28: Intra-Club Doubles Event
October 6: Pickle & Putt - NEW EVENT!
October 12-13: Jr USTA Tournament
October 19: Ladies Club Doubles Championship
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ADD-ONS
CBD - $10
Aromatherapy - $5
Hot Stones - $17
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FITNESS
Why we love our yoga classes at CCA!
Mat Yoga
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am-8:30am
Chair Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:45am-10:45am
We started our yoga practice as true beginners when we joined the Club last August, and Paula could not have been more welcoming and supportive! Paula is a genius at catering to all levels of skill, and in creating a thoughtful and invigorating varied routine with every class. It is a great stretching and balance workout, which we enjoy as often as possible. Bonus is the awesome group of fellow yogis! Thank you for this wonderful class! - Jennie and Scott Foster
MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE
Keep an eye on your mailbox in mid-October for the Fall/Winter edition of McConnell Golf, The Magazine. This issue promises to be a must-read, with highlights including a recap of the Wyndham Championship and engaging member spotlights Expect a collection of compelling stories from across our entire portfolio of clubs
CUP CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to Old North State Club on winning the 12th Annual McConnell Golf Solheim Cup! Entering Sunday's final round 3 points behind, they made an incredible comeback to defeat the defending champions from The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation by just 1.2 points the closest finish in the event's history This marks Old North State Club's second title, with their first win in 2016 With seven teams finishing within 4 5 points, every stroke truly mattered in this competition
MCCONNELL GOLF RYDER CUP I NOVEMBER 6-9
Sedgefield Country Club aims to defend its Ryder Cup title at this year's event, held at The Reserve Golf Club in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, from November 6th through the 9th Last year's title marked Sedgefield Country Club's first Ryder Cup victory, with The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation and the Country Club of Asheville finishing second and third, respectively
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SEPTEMBER: SWEET TEA SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Isaac Spencer, Executive Chef at ONSC
Ingredients:
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 small bags of Lipton Iced Tea
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
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Add dry ingredients to a large bowl and mix Cut open the teabag(s) and add in Combine thoroughly Set aside
In a stand mixture with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar. Mix until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla and mix.
Slowly add the dry ingredients from the large bowl into your stand mixture with the paddle going. It will be dry and crumbly at first, but then it will moisten and come together Mix until just combined and do not overbeat
Form the dough into a circular log Cover with wax paper
Chill
Bake for 15 - 20 minutes and remove from the oven. Leave for a few minutes and move to a cookie rack to let cool completely.
Note: If your cookie dough seems dry and is getting caught on the stand mixer attachment, you can bring it out of the bowl and hand mix it Sometimes, that's just easier!
Yields 24 cookies
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OCTOBER: CREAM CHEESE SUGAR COOKIES (GLUTEN FREE) James Patterson, Corporate Executive Chef
Ingredients:
3 cups King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon table salt
16 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoonalmond extract
1 large egg
*Adding cream cheese will yield a puffy, cake-like cookie; for flatter/crunchier cookies, leave it out
Topping:
3/4 cup granulated sugar
Preheat the oven to 375°F Lightly grease two baking sheets, or line with parchment
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt Set aside
In a large bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, and cream cheese (if you're using it) until light and fluffy. 3. Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts, and the egg; scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
Add the flour mixture, and mix at low to medium speed until the mixture is evenly moistened
Place the 3/4 cup (149g) sugar in a large plastic bag, or in a shallow pan Scoop the dough by tablespoonfuls into the sugar, rolling them in the pan or gently shaking them in the bag to coat them with the sugar
Place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2" between them. Using a flat-bottomed glass, flatten the cookies to about 1/4" thick.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes 10 minutes for softer cookies, 12 minutes for crunchier. The edges of the cookies will just barely begin to brown
Remove from the oven and cool on the pan for 5 minutes, before transferring to a rack to finish cooling completely
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
JULY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH SOFIE JACOBELLY - F&B
Sofie is always willing to deviate from the expected and fill in where needed. She is a reliable and hardworking employee who always maintains a positive attitude and a smile on her face
AUGUST EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH JASON POSNER - GOLF
Jason has great attention to detail, he is very polite and courteous, and frequently goes above and beyond. He takes initiative to complete tasks even outside his job description.