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Porters Neck Annual Fall Festival brought
MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE
Hot off the press! The second edition of our 2024 magazine lineup has arrived! This Fall/Winter edition features highlights from the 2024 Wyndham Championship, as well as stories from our members and employees, and updates on clubhouse interior projects We also invite you to share your member experiences for our upcoming 2025 publications. To submit your story idea, visit bit.ly/mcconnellgolfmagazinestories and complete the form, or email Faith Inman at finman@mcconnellgolf.com
Thank you for helping us make this publication a success!
HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF
As we recover from Hurricane Helene, we offer our heartfelt support to everyone affected by its devastation. If you would like to help out in some way, please consider donating to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, which supports disaster survivors, or Mountain Pet Rescue, which aids displaced animals You can make a donation to either of these worthy causes by visiting the links below
North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund: bit ly/ncdisasterrelieffund
Mountain Pet Rescue: bit ly/mountainpetrescue
THE HOLIDAYS ARE ALMOST HERE SHOP & SAVE!
Enjoy our “Best of ’24” sale with exclusive deals on this year’s top picks:
Peter Millar College Game Day Package
Discounted Stache 40oz "Stanley" Tumblers
Peter Millar x McConnell Golf Property Belt
Don’t miss our Black Friday Sale from Nov 27 - Dec 2 for even more great offers! To share the holiday spirit, 20% of all sales through mcconnellgolf shop will be donated to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund through 2024. Merry Christmas & God bless! Keep an eye on your inbox for more details from onlineorders@mcconnellgolf.com.
WelcomeNewMembers
WELCOME TO PORTERS NECK AND MCCONNELL GOLF!
RANDY & KATIE TARR
Wyatt & Evelyn
Sport - Golf Waiting
EUGENE & COLLEEN CASAUS
Ava & Gabrielle
Clubhouse-Golf Waiting
RICHARD LONG & BETHANY TANT & Anderson
Clubhouse - Golf Waiting
CHRIS & DALLAS STANLEY
& Marguerite
Sport - Golf Waiting
THOMAS & BECCA WELKER
Max & Samantha
Sport - Golf Waiting
CHRIS & JENNIFER COVINGTON
Grace & Shelby
Sport - Golf Waiting
SASCHA & KATHRYN HAAKE & Bashi
Sport - Golf Waiting
MICHAEL & ANNE BURKITT
Sport - Golf Waiting
LUCAS & REBEKAH JONES
Jett & Rae
Sport - Golf Waiting
BRETT & LENA DESELMS
Nora, Quinn & Margaret
Clubhouse - Golf Waiting
THOMAS & ANNA WALL
& Sarah
Sport - Golf Waiting
SCOTT & KATHERINE MOODY
Sport - Golf Waiting
W E L C O M E
One Day Member - Guest Champions
Congratulations to our One Day MemberGuest, Mike Shenigo, and his son, also named Mike Shenigo!
Mary Flinn Releases Eleventh Novel
Pink Ribbon Raises $26,000!
Our Annual Pink Ribbon Golf Tournament and Charity Lunch, was a fantastic success, raising $26,000 for the NHRMC Foundation
Congratulations to Porters Neck member, Mary Flinn! Mary launched her eleventh novel, TORN, in the PNCC ballroom on October 3 with approximately forty people in attendance. To learn more and to order the new book, please visit TheOneNovel.com. TORN is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. We’re so happy for you!
Sunset at Old North State
Porters Neck members, Jack & Pam Fuller, Harold & Julie Burton, and Tim Costello & Kim Nelson enjoy the sunset at McConnell Golf sister property, Old North State. Beautiful!
The funds raised will go toward supporting breast cancer screening (mammograms) here in our region, for those who have no insurance or are unable to pay We are so grateful for the generosity and support of the Porters Neck membership Congratulations to the winning teams of the 2024 Pink Ribbon Golf Tournament, pictured left
Team 1: Cierra Brock, Ashley Schuman, Shelby Godley, Amanda Swiss Team 2: Matthew Beatty, Jacob Garner, Tom & Wendy Bugbee
Operation Semper Gratus Update
Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Porters Neck members, we have reached our goal with sponsorships for Marines for Thanksgiving Dinner. What is needed now are $20 gift cards for the Marines (Amazon, Walmart, Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods) that will be included in their goodie box.
Each Marine will be given a goodie box with homemade cookies, a gift card and a letter from our community thanking them for their service to our country. If donating gift cards, please drop them off at the club office. We will deliver them to Noreen and Bob Buss, who are organizing the goodie boxes.
Greet The Marines on Thanksgiving Day!
We encourage all Porters Neck members, residents, and families to greet our Marines when they arrive by buses, as well as for their send off
Arrival time is expected between 12 noon and 12:30PM
Departure time is expected between 5:00 and 5:30 PM Please bring American flags for arrival and departure
The location is the front circle of the PNCC Clubhouse
Club Operations, November 11th & 12th
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH: The golf course will be open on Monday, November 11th for Veterans Day The Turn Window and Porters Bars will be open as well The Sport Center will be open for normal operational hours
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH: The golf course and clubhouse will be closed on Tuesday, November 12th The Sport Center will be open for normal operational hours
Porters Neck junior, Lilia Wall, the Team Captain of the Cape Fear Academy girls varsity tennis team, just captured a fourth straight NCISAA State
Congratulations to our 2024 MGA Two Man Dogfight Winners, Skip Sorensen and Mike Raney!
‘Fill The Footlocker’ for Homeless Veterans
'Wow’ was all that Madix, a volunteer with Military Missions in Action, could say when he saw the amount of donations collected for homeless veterans in just one week with the Fill the Footlocker program He thought we would only fill the footlocker I just laughed I knew better!! Porters Neck members are THE BEST! Thank you!! Fill The Footlocker packs and delivers health, hygiene, and sundry items, along with clothing, shoes, and blankets, to unhoused veterans through unhoused veterans stand-down kits
Hole In One for Piner
Congrats to Bill Piner! He got a hole in one on #4, in October.
Big Wins for PN Teen Tennis
Congratulations to Sophia Catino for winning the high school 4A doubles state championship! What an amazing accomplishment to win the state championship during her senior year of high school. Way to make everyone at PNCC proud. Congratulations are also in order for Kenzie Le and Elayna Fortun! Kenzie won our PNCC junior girls 16's Division tennis tournament and Elayna won our PNCC junior girls 14's Division Tennis tournament. Way to go, ladies!!
2024 Golf Club Champions
Mike Taylor - Men’s Club Champion
Congratulations to our 2024 Golf Club Champions!
John Atkinson - Men's Net Club Champion
Becky Ogden- Ladies Club Champion
Cathy Bowen- Ladies Net Champion
COOKIE OF THE MONTH
Brown Butter - Chocolate Chip Cookies
Recipe byIrisAnderson
Thank you to Iris Anderson, Executive Chef at The Reserve Golf Club, for sharing this recipe with us! This is what he had to say
“I enjoy making these cookies for friends and family during the holidays season ”
Ingredients
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda
3/4 cup of browned butter
1 cup brown sugar, light or dark
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3 cups of assorted chocolate chips
Sea salt - optional
Directions
Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt
1 In a separate bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, and sugar until blended The mixture will seem dry. Beat in the vanilla and eggs until it becomes light and creamy.
2 Combine wet and dry ingredients along with chocolate chips, until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour
3. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 325 Drop dough in 1/4 scoops full on to a nonstick cookie sheet, leaving 2 inches between cookies Bake approximately 15 to 18 minutes Centers will still seem undercooked The cookies will continue to bake as they cool
WineTasting
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST
5:00 - 6:30 PM | BALLROOM
Porters Neck Members are invited to join us for a Wine Tasting with Lauren Wiley of Empire Beverages, in the Ballroom Selected wines will be available for wine-to-go purchases at discounted rates
This event is complimentary for PNCC Wine Club Members
The cost is $15 Per Person for Non-Wine Club Members
Registration is required and must be made online or by calling 686-8180 Cancellation is required 72 hours prior to this event Thank you for your consideration in making this event a success. Future wine tastings are also listed below.
December 19th: Chris Menker | Advintage
DiningHoursinPorters
Reservations are not required for lunch but they are preferred for dinner
Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday - Saturday: | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Turn Window | Tuesday - Sunday | 10 AM - 4 PM
TAKE OUT
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
GrapeExpectations,Sip&Shop
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH | 6PM START
Join us as we sample wines-"Still and Bubbly-Red & White", along with our food bazaar Take home bottle for each guest! Featured Vendors Include:
SIP N SHOP Wine Bazaar
Quincy Keopf - Queen of Wines
Heather Parsons - Freedom
Kacey Patella - Windham
Lauren Dixon - Winebow
Lauren Wiley - Empire
Chris Menker – Advintage
The cost is $65++ Wine Club Members | $75 ++ Non-Wine Club Members The cost includes a bottle of wine to take home There is a 72-hour cancellation policy on all Grape Expectations events Please register online
P O L A R E X P R E S S
Enjoy an evening of Christmas lights and holiday fun with your family at our winter Christmas carnival, Polar Express
In order to accommodate as many members as possible, we are hosting this event on December 18th and 19th The Polar Express events will be the same both nights so please only register for one night
Guests of members are limited to 4 total per membership.
DECEMBER 18TH & 19TH | 5:00 - 8:00 PM
ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDES
Polar Express Train Ride through Christmas Lights
Santa!
Bounce Houses
Face Painting with Pink Peppermint
Fire Pits & Marshmallow Roasting
Santa's Workshop with Christmas Crafts in Porters
Polar Express Movie in Ballroom
BREAKFAST FOR DINNER IN THE BALLROOM
Scrambled Eggs
Applewood Bacon
Country Sage Sausage
Breakfast Potatoes
Buttermilk Biscuits and Sawmill
Gravy
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Breakfast Pastries
Cut Fruit
COST & REGISTRATION
$25++ Per Person | Children ages
3 & Under are Complimentary
Please make your reservations online A 72 hour cancellation policy will be enforced
THANKS GIVING Buffet
Thursday, November 28th | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SOUP & SALAD
Creamy Potato & Leek Soup
Mini Wedge Salads with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Fall Root Vegetable Salad with Mixed Field Greens
MAIN COURSES
Applewood Smoked Turkey Breast with Orange Cranberry Chutney
Brown Sugar and Maple Glazed Ham
Roasted Garlic and Herb Crusted Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream and Au Jus
Miso Salmon with Orange Honey Butter Sauce
SIDE SELECTIONS
Herbed Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes
Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecan Streusel
Savory Sage Sausage and Herbed Cornbread Dressing
Dill Buttered Haricot Verts
Steamed Broccoli with Roasted Red Peppers
Sweet Yeast Rolls and Buttermilk Biscuits
DESSERTS
Chefs Display of Sweets (Cakes, Pies, and Such)
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
Adults: $49.95++ | Children 6-16: $19.95++ Children 5 & Under: $9.95++
Registration is required. Reservations can be made online or by calling 686-8180. A 72 Hour
Cancellation Policy will be strictly enforced. The Deadline to register is Sunday, November 24th by 12:00 Noon. No denim or shorts.
So that we can provide a quality experience for our members and their guests, each seating will be for 1 & 1/2 hours (90 minutes).
Thanksgiving "To Go
Let us do the Cooking while you enjoy this Holiday Season with Friends and Family.
Pickups Available Wednesday, November 27th, 9AM until 3PM
Simply select the items needed and write in the quantities requested on each space provided To place your order, drop off this form to Lynne Mitchell at the front desk in the clubhouse lobby or email it to her at admin@portersneckcountryclub.com. You may also contact her by calling 910-686-8180. Members are welcome to pick up a copy of the Order Form from Lynne at the front desk in the clubhouse lobby. Deadline to place your order is Wednesday, November 20th at Noon
TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING DINNER PACKAGE: $225 (SERVES 6 - 8 PEOPLE)
PACKAGE INCLUDES
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast (7lb avg), Neeses Country
Sausage Dressing
Classic Turkey Gravy & Orange- Cranberry Relish
Southern Braised Collard Greens
Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans
A LA CARTE ITEMS (SERVING SIZE FEEDS 8 PEOPLE
Roasted Turkey & Traditional Dressing: $100 (7Lb Avg
Turkey Breast )/$165 (22Lb Turkey)
Maple Glazed Ham $125 (8Lb Avg)
Herb Crusted Natural Beef Tenderloin $275 (6Lb Avg)
Neese’s Country Sausage Dressing $16 (1/2 Pan)
Roasted Turkey Gravy $12 (Qt)
Orange Cranberry Relish $12 (Qt)
Southern Braised Collard Greens $16 (Qt)
Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans $16 (2Lb)
Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes $16 (2Lb)
Balsamic Roasted Carrots $16 (2Lb)
Herbed Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes
1 Dozen Dinner Rolls
Choose 1 Dessert: Pecan Pie, Classic Pumpkin
Pie, Almond Pound Cake or Caramel-Apple Pie
Green Beans w/Caramelized Onion, Roasted Red
Peppers $16 (2Lb)
Creamy Mac & Cheese $16 (2Lb)
1 Dozen Sweet Yeast Rolls $12
Desserts and Pies (please select your flavor): $30
Sweet Potato Pie
Decadent Chocolate Brownies (8)
Old Fashioned Almond Pound Cake or Maple Butter Blondies (8)
Pastabilities
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD
5:00 - 7:00 PM | PORTERS NECK BALLROOM
Join us for Pasta Night in the Ballroom! Are You Celebrating A Birthday? Any member with a November birthday is able to enjoy Porters Pastabilities, as our guest
Ladies Bunco
The complimentary dinner will only be awarded to the member who is celebrating his/her birthday, that particular month Please be sure and notify your server upon arrival
The cost is $29 95++ Adults | $15 95++ Ages 13-18 | $9 95++ Children 12 & Under Reservations are required and can be made online A 72 Hour Cancellation Policy
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH | 6:30 - 9:00 PM | MEMBERS LOUNGE
All of the lovely ladies of Porters Neck Country Club are invited to join us for an evening of Cocktails, Dessert and Bunco!
WHAT HAPPENS AT BUNCO?
6:30 PM: Cocktail Half Hour
7:00 PM: Bunco!!
Please make your reservations online
‘Nacho’NFLSundays
SUNDAYS | 12:00 - 7:00 PM | MEMBERS LOUNGE
Join us in the Porters Neck Members Lounge for NFL football, food and drinks! We have the Direct TV NFL Package so that we can be sure to give you access to all of the games that you want to see! Registration is not necessary We will have a Complimentary Nach Bar available at 4PM for the 4PM Games This complimentary option is available each week while supplies last
12PM - 3PM: Brunch Menu
4:00 PM: Complimentary Nacho Bar, While Supplies Last
House Fried Corn Tortilla Chips Chefs House Made Chili(or Chefs Choice)
Guacamole Diced Onions
Di d T t
Home & Garden Club GINGERBREADWORKSHOP
The Porters Neck Home & Garden Club is excited to host a Gingerbread Workshop for its members! The gingerbread houses will be preassembled All that you have to do is decorate
The cost for PNCC Members is $30++ per person The cost for Non-PNCC members is $40 All Inclusive per person Please register online
FRIDAYS | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | MEMBERS LOUNGE
Friday, November 1st: Doug McFarland
Friday, November 8th: Rob Ronner
Friday, November 15th: Eric Metts
Friday, November 22nd: Randy McQuay
Friday, November 29th: Robert Beauchene
Ala carte dining will be available. Reservations are not required.
HOLIDAY
Gala
Saturday, December 7th
Live Music by: Port City Shakers
6:00 - 10:00 PM | Buffet from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Hand-Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Seared Tuna and Shucked Oyster
Margarita Flatbread
Fennel and Apple Stuffed Mushrooms
Appetizer Stations
Seafood Ice Bar - Shrimp, Oysters, Crab Claws & Legs (King split)
Salad Station
Caprese Martinis
Winter Harvest Salad
Chef’s Carving Station
Dijon and Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin
Sweet Honey Butter Glazed Yeast Rolls, Horseradish Cream, Fried Green Tomatoes with Balsamic Drizzle
Chafered
Seafood Gumbo with Dirty Rice, Fried Okra with Cajun Aioli
Orange Butter Chicken with Jasmine Rice, Curried Vegetables
Pork Schnitzel with with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce
Chef’s Action Station
Pan Fried Gnocchi with San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Shaved Parmesan, and Basil
Dessert
Assorted Selection of Sweet Treats by Becky
The cost is $125++ per person. Registration is required. Please register online or by calling 686-8145. A 72 hour cancellation policy will be enforced. Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
3KeysWine
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH | 6PM START
Join us for an evening filled with Food, Wine and Fellowship! Enjoy three chef curated small plates paired with three hand selected wines.
Grape Expectations Reservation Policies
Reservations for Grape Expectations will open online 45 days prior to each event. You will be able to book your seats at your convenience once the booking window opens. Our team is unable to make reservations outside of the online booking window.
Cost & Registration
$65++ Wine Club Members / $75 ++ Non-Wine Club Members. Includes a bottle of wine to take home. 72-hour cancellation policy.
WINE CLUB MEMBERS ENJOY
$1 50 off every glass purchased at the Club/Pool including club events (i e Trivia Night)
15% off every bottled purchased at the Club/Pool including club events (i e Family Luau)
Waived corkage fee for any bottles brought into the Club ($15 value)
Ability to store up to 6 bottles on site
Discounted rate on Wine Pairing Dinners Free Wine Tastings (Occasionally)
Wine fees will be prorated throughout the year if joining after January but will not be refunded if canceled during the year
TO JOIN THE WIN CLUB, CONTACT:
Lynne Mitchell
admin@portersneckcountryclub com
ANNUAL WINE CLUB FEE
$222 00 / Family Membership
$144 00 / Single Membership
LadiesOntheLoose
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH | 11:30 AM
This month's guest speaker is MaLisa Umstead, Founder & CEO of A Safe Place, a local non-profit that works with sex trafficking survivors and women who have been commercially sexually exploited. MaLisa will provide a progress report on "The Farm", their newest initiative which will offer long-term housing. She will also speak on their ongoing mission, their results and how you can become involved They would love donations for their Safe Space Ladies Here is their Wish List!
Chapstick, Fuzzy Socks, Journaling Books
Bath & Body Works gift sets
Grocery store gift cards in $25 increments
Self-care products (makeup, nail polish, body scrub, face & hair masks, perfume, hair products
Other gift cards in small increments (Starbucks, Dunkin'Donuts, Chick-fil-A, Dollar Tree, Target, etc
And of course, monetary donations are always welcome
Please select one of the following plated options, when making your reservation Chef’s Choice Dessert is included with both options Both entrees served with Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Buttered Haricot Verts
Option 1: Blackberry Balsamic Roasted Chicken
Option 2: Sweet Tea Brined Pork Loin
The cost for this event is $25 per person includes coffee, tea, tax & gratuity Reservations are required and can be made online. All Cancellations MUST be made 48 hours before the luncheon. Ladies On the Loose is a social club that is open to all PNCC ladies.
Home&GardenClub
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH | 9:30 AM | PNCC BALLROOM 9:30 AM SOCIAL HOUR | 10:00 AM MEETING
This month’s speaker is Jennifer Arcuri of Sunrise Garden Gardens will discuss planting & care of Holiday Amaryllis and Spring Bulbs Social and refreshments at 9:30 am followed by and program at 10 am. Registration is not required.
Join the Porters Neck Home & Garden Club! Annual dues $25 (cash or check) Monthly meeting topics alternate between garden and home
Follow us on Facebook! Membership is open to PNCC members If you are interested in joining the Home & Garden Club, email us at portersneckhomeandgardenclub@gmail com
GOLF NEWS November
Upcoming Golf Events
November 7th: Ladies Interclub at PN
November 11th: Open for Veterans Day
November 12th: Club Closed
November 13th: Men’s Interclub at PN
November 22nd: Cobra Fitting Day
November 28th: Thanksgiving Day- Pro Shop will close at 12 Noon
December 3rd: Mrs Claus
December 4th: MGA Tough Pin Day
December 14th: Ebeneezer Charity Tournament
Fit for Golf
MONDAYS | 1:00 PM | PN GROUP EXERCISE STUDIO
A new fitness class designed for golfers! This class will focus on stabilization and strength endurance It is designed to add pliability of muscles, joints and ligaments, to prepare the neuromuscular system for a dynamic golf swing Weights and equipment changes with each class, you may want to bring one longer golf club with you The fee is $4 per class or monthly unlimited group exercise package at $48 This class is taught by Anne
Golf Stretch
THURSDAYS | 4:30 - 5:20 PM | TAUGHT BY ANNE
This fitness class will focus on muscular golf function Golf is a game that requires high levels of skill, eye-hand coordination flexibility, muscular power, time strength and endurance This program of exercise trains your muscles to work together and prepare them for the movements required in sports Designed to avoid common injuries Equipment changes with each class, you may want to bring one longer golf club with you $4 per class or monthly unlimited group exercise package $48
COURSEPRINTS
McConnell
Golf Course Prints at Lie + Loft
Lie + Loft is a modern print shop based in the Carolinas, specializing in stunning golf course maps, custom artwork, and unique prints. Bring a touch of country club elegance to your home or office with a custom creation from Lie + Loft. Transform your space with a beautiful print from Lie + Loft today!
Course Map Options:
Choose from modern or traditional designs. Available sizes: 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, and 18x24.
Framing options: choose from no frame, natural, black, white, or dark walnut.
Pricing:
Ranges from $32.99 to $229.99.
Delivery:
Peter Millar Game Day
Expect your order to arrive within 7-14 business days, shipped directly to your home.
Payment Options:
Easy checkout with credit card, Google Pay, or PayPal.
Place your order on the website! Look for this article on the Home Page.
Collegiate Collection
Limited Sale: Through November 17th
Elevate your game day style with the latest collegiate apparel from Peter Millar, featuring premium selections for both men and women Shop individual items or save with a collegiate package! To place your order, please email Kira Aiken at kaiken@mcconnellgolf com Don't miss out gear up for game day in style
Limited-Time Sale: Now through Sunday, November 17
Men’s Collegiate Package – $400
Women’s Collegiate Package – $360
Order Details:
Orders will be placed within 24 hours of submission
Estimated delivery time: 2 5 to 4 weeks
Your member account will be charged after your order arrives
Visit the article on the Home Page of the website for a complete look at all University logos and apparel designs
LadiesInvitationalResults
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Rebecca Pennell & Diane Palmer 1.
Ellie Mabe & Megan Pierce 2. Nancey Barney & Be Cranford 3.
Susan Keifer & Audrey Weil 4.
Susan Carver & Terrie Fritz 5.
Susan Lowe & Virginia Schaefer 6.
Patty Piner & Patricia Coulters 7.
Barbara Oberg & Donna Jensen 8.
Ann George & Christina Haugen 9.
Laura Drew & April Burke
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Flight5
Rebecca Villari & Michelle Swick 1.
Shannon Sandlin & Nancy Beauchemin 2.
Barbara Lloyd & Sheila Osann 3.
Nancy Burgess & Mary Ellen Simonetti 4.
Phyllis Salatino & Ethel Koropatnick 5.
Kathleen Franklin & Linda Myslinski 6.
Mary Mann & Betsy Suman 7.
Wendy Stoner & Pamela Fuller 8.
Karin van Drumpt & Ginny Thompson 9.
Michelle Bunting & Nancy Spirakis 10.
Flight4
Nancy Fisher & Maria Sawyer 1
Cindy McBride & Ann Prosek 2
Ann Thacker & Yvonne Knutson 3
Ruth Daly & Barb Noel 4
Ruth Smith & Lis Jacobsen 5
Nancy Hummers & Julie Burton 6
Linda Negron & Donna Kerr 7
Phyllis Daniel & Faye Egan 8
Barbara Porto & Peggy Verlangieri 9
Kay Recht & Mary Westbrook
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London Owen
ClosesttothePin#6
Luanne Holden
CourseEtiquette
Here are a couple of items that we see happen on the course that many people seem to not follow
1 90 Degree Cart Rule – When carts are allowed on the course, players should stay on the path until they are even with the first ball in the fairway. The players should then drive out straight out to the ball. Then carts should be driven in the fairway, not the rough, to the last ball in fairway or the exit sign. Then the cart should be driven straight over to cart path and up to green.
2. When you are entering a bunker, try to enter on the low side of bunker, do not enter from the high or green side. Entering on the low side is much safer and players do not make as deep footprints that make it much easier to rake
3 Be mindful of where you stand while other players are hitting shots Safety is the number one concern here while the other concern is being in the sight of the player hitting a shot On the green, never stand close to the hole or on the extended line of the person putting on the green On full shots, it’s usually best to stand to the front side of the person playing and slightly behind the ball
4 Push/pull carts should never be taken on top of a tee box, should never be any closer than 10 yards from a green So that means they should never be on a collar or go between a greenside bunker and the green.
Always remember to fill in your divots with sand, rake your bunker and repair ball marks.
PracticeAreaHours
With the time change, we will be adjusting the hours for the practice area.
Monday: Closed All Day
Tuesday - Sunday: 7:30AM - 5:00 PM
Please remember to rake the practice bunkers after you are done and repair ball marks on the practice greens The short game tees are not meant for someone to drop a bucket of balls and hit to a green This tears up the teeing area and really leaves a lot of ball marks on the greens that are not easily repaired Please use the driving range for that type of practice We have a one-of-a-kind short game area, let’s do our part to keep it nice
Mrs.Claus
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD | 1PM SHOTGUN START
Get ready for the Holiday Season with this annual event 9 Hole scramble, everyone plays from the yellow tees Prizes for the best dressed and best decorated cart! Light Appetizers in the Members Lounge Immediately Afterwards
$40 per person and includes: golf & cart, hors d'oeuvres, 1 drink ticket. Register online.
2024 Tennis Club Championships
NOVEMBER 22ND & 23RD
The Porters Neck Club Championships are here. Please join us for a weekend of competition to determine who will be this year's club champion! Awards given to champions of each division.
Men’s Doubles Division
Men’s 6 0 Division
Men’s 7 0 Division
Men’s 8.0 & Up Division
Women’s Doubles Division
Women’s 6 0 Division
Women’s 7.0
Women’s 8.0 & Up Division
Friday: Some matches will be played on Friday evening starting at 5:00pm along with the player party including Dinner, Live Music, and cash bar Dinner included for all registered players
Saturday: Saturday match play will start as early as 9:00am Keg on Saturday
Sunday: Sunday will be reserved for inclement weather or delay of matches
Let’s Play
The cost is $60 per player | Doubles Friday Dinner, Saturday keg, and entry included in registration Registration is required and must be registered before the deadline 11/15
TENNIS CLINICS Weekly
All clinics are $25 and registration is required. Register online via the club calendar or by calling 686-8161. New to tennis? Join Rafa for an orientation! Contact the Tennis office at 6868161
Monday
Men'sTennisClinic
9:30 – 10:30 AM: Emphasis on doubles strategy and positioning Minimum 3 players required
Ladies3.0/3.5Clinic:
9:30 - 10:30 AM: Cancellation policy: Must cancel 12 hours prior to the start of clinic No shows will be charged Fee: $25
Tuesday
Men'sTennisClinic, 3.0/3.5
8:30 - 9:30 AM: This clinic will focus on technique, drills, doubles strategy and match play Minimum 3 players required $25 per player | Register on Website Calendar
Wednesday
Women’sCardioTennisClinic
12:00 - 1:00 PM | Open to all players! Burn some calories while you get plenty of reps! This clinic is intended to get you moving and hitting a ton of balls! Cardio Tennis is a great way to burn calories, improve your conditioning, and footwork around the tennis court. Enjoy high energy music while running games and drills to keep your heart rate up. Minimum 3 Players per clinic.
USTAStatesatPNCC
PNCC will be hosting 3 courts during the USTA States Championship. Come watch players from all around the state compete for the state championships. Matches will take place November 7th - 9th. They will start at 8:00am and go on until 7:00pm.
BeginnerTennisClinic,2.5/3.0
9:00 - 10:00 AM: Open to players who want to improve technique, strokes, court positioning and their overall game. $25 per player | Register on Website Calendar
ShotoftheDay:3.0&Up
10:00 - 11:00 AM: Open to players who want to improve technique, strokes, court positioning and their overall game Shots for each week: 11/7: Backhands, 1/14: Slices Register on Website Calendar
Friday
CardioTennisClinic
8:00 - 9:15 AM: Open to all players! Burn some calories while you get plenty of reps! This clinic is intended to get you moving and hitting a ton of balls! Cardio Tennis is a great way to burn calories, improve your conditioning, and footwork around the tennis court Enjoy high energy music while running games and drills to keep your heart rate up Minimum 3 Players per clinic
LadiesIntermediateClinic(3.0/3.5)
9:30 - 10:30 AM: This clinic will focus on technique and form while implementing doubles strategy and positioning. Must cancel 12 hours prior to start of the clinic or you will be charged. Fee: $25. No shows will be charged.
Pickleball News
OpenPickleball
PickleballFunFacts!
MONDAY - SATURDAY | 9:30 - 11:00 AM: Open Play means that all players, of any skill level, are invited to play Members can register for open pickleball via the club calendar
AdvancedOpenPickleball
THURSDAYS | 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Come join a fun night of competitive fun pickleball This is for advanced players only, must be able to hold your own Please register for this event online via the calendar
PickleballBeginnerClinic
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH & 18TH, DECEMBER 2ND | 11AM - 12PM: Learn the fundamental strokes and strategies of pickle ball through instruction, drills, and practice play! This Clinic is for beginners and will focus on rules, scoring, technique and proper positioning. Registration is required and be done online via the club calendar or by calling 686-8161. Clinic fees are $15 per player per clinic.
Pickleball3&MeClinics
Pickleball was invented in 1965 by three fathers from Bainbridge Island, Washington to entertain their kids Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum made the equipment for the game by hand from items they had lying around the house and used rules from the games of tennis, badminton, and table tennis to create a fun new game for their families to enjoy
Despite the name, pickleball has nothing to do with actual pickles Some claim that the name “pickleball” came from Pritchard’s cocker spaniel, whose name was Pickles. However, that family dog, who made his debut two years after they invented the sport, got his name from the game.
tennis, pickleball can be played as both a singles and doubles sport and has rules that allow teams with standing players and wheelchaired players to play each other.
More than 3 million players play pickleball in the United States and that number has been growing by more than 10 percent each year over the past decade.
WELLNESS NEWS
PersonalTrainingatPNCC
Get started with a personal trainer and achieve your fitness goals before the New Year’s rush! To register with one of our qualified trainers please fill out the Training request form and return it to Allison These forms can be found at the front desk of the fitness center For their complete bio’s, visit the Fitness News Page of the website
YinwithThaiAssists
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH | 5 - 6 PM
Yin is a practice with longer, passive holds that are held between 2 to 5 or more minutes, working on the deep connecting tissues that are generally not reached in a more active practice It also improves flexibility, stimulates tendons, ligaments and increases circulation in the joints
Gentle Yoga & Sound Bath
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH 5:30 PM | TAUGHT BY LUCILA
Join us for a restorative 40 minute class and experience the benefits of the crystal singing bowls that help reduce stress, enhance mindfulness, and facilitate a deep state of relaxation through harmony and sounds
Fee & Registration: $8 or $12 if you have a monthly or 6 month group exercise package Registration is required on the PN Club calendar Limit of 8 Participants
***Additional donations will be taken in class for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina's Hurricane Relief Fund
Each class is designed to soothe both body and mind, where the gentle art of surrender meets the profound practice of self-care Through a series of nurturing poses and mindful breathing, you ’ ll cultivate a profound sense of inner peace while allowing your body to gently unwind and rejuvenate Let go of the stress of daily life as your surrender to the soothing embrace of stillness and find solace in the sanctuary of self-care This practice also includes loving, supportive and therapeutic Thai massage assists during the poses to melt into an evening of renewal, deep mental and physical rest
Fee & Registration: $25 or $20 if you have a monthly or 6 month group exercise package Registration is required on the PN Club calendar Limit of 8 Participants
BloodDrive
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH | 12PM - 5PM
Blood Drive will take place in the ballroom Donations are by appointment only For appointments please contact Jen Hancock at 910-686-8161 xt 128 or by e-mail at activities@portersneckcountryclub com
G R O U P E X E R C I S E S C H E D U L E
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Junior Tennis Clinics
Academy Tennis
Mondays & Wednesdays| 5PM- 7PM|
Rate: $25 per player: The Junior Tennis Academy is designed for competitive tennis players The program focuses on developing players to maximize their potential It is a high intensity training regiment aimed to improve the player's fitness, technique, point play, mental strategy and overall game
Intermediate / Beginner
Tuesdays| 4:30 - 6PM | Ages 8-13 | Rate: $20 per player: This program's focus is to develop players to start competitive match play. We emphasize an overall introduction to rules, scoring and etiquette. The clinics highlight stroke/technique development, repetitive stroke production while improving rallying skills in preparation for USTA, league and school matches.
Tiny Tots
Wednesdays| 4- 4:45PM | Ages: 4-7 |
Rate: $12 per player: This clinic introduces children to tennis We focus on developing hand-eye coordination, agility, balance and proper tennis technique in a fun and positive environment
LegoClub
NOVEMBER 7TH, 19TH, & 21ST | 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Open to members & grandchildren ages 4+. Lego club is an opportunity to get creative and free build anything you choose with Lego or build one of our Lego kits. Deadline to register is 4 PM the day prior. The cost is $10 per child. Minimum -3 participants | Maximum - 8 participants. Register online or by calling Jen Hancock @ 686-8161, Xt. 128. No-shows will be charged.
AmericanGirlClub
NOVEMBER 12TH & 14TH || 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Join us in the Juniors Activity Room as we craft accessories for our dolls and hang out with friends. Open to members & grandchildren ages 4+. Deadline to register is 4 PM the day prior. The cost is $10 per child. Minimum -3 participants | Maximum - 8 participants. Register online or by calling Jen Hancock @ 686-8161, Xt. 128. No-shows will be charged.
JuniorsNightOut
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Join us for a fun night of activities including dinner and the movie Free Birds This event is for ages 4 & up! The cost is $25 for 1 child, $45 for 2 siblings, $65 for 3 siblings Registration is required limited to 10 juniors Please register online or by calling Jen Hancock @ 686-8161 xt 128 The deadline to register is noon two days prior There is a minimum of 5 attendees for this event to take place No shows will be charged (Juniors Activity Room)
American Girl Club, Ornament Exchange
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD | 4:00 - 5:30 PM
This week we ’ ll exchange ornaments and have cookies & cocoa Please bring a wrapped ornament (max $10) to exchange The cost is $10 per child Register online or by calling Jen Hancock @ 6868161 xt 128 The deadline to register is 4 PM the day prior
LegoClub,OrnamentExchange
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH | 4:00 - 5:30 PM
This week we ’ ll exchange ornaments and have cookies & cocoa. Please bring a wrapped ornament (max $10) to exchange. The cost is $10 per child. Register online or by calling Jen Hancock @ 6868161 xt. 128. The deadline to register is 4 PM the day prior.
FamilyGingerbreadWorkshop
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH | 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Join us for a festive afternoon of building and decorating gingerbread houses We'll provide the supplies, you create the masterpiece The cost is $35 per family and includes one gingerbread house and decorating supplies Children must be accompanied by an adult Additional houses available for $25 ea while supplies last Please register online This event will sell out, register early No shows and those who cancel after the deadline will be charged
Administrative Office
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Porters Dining Hours
Tuesday: 11 AM - 3 PM
Wednesday - Saturday: 11 AM – 8 PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 3 PM
TURN WINDOW
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
TAKE OUT
Tuesday: 11 AM – 3 PM
Wednesday – Saturday: 11 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 3 PM
Call 910 686 8145 to place your order
Lap Pool
LAP POOL: April 1st - October 31st
HOURS: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Paxton Key after 5 & before 7)
Gym Hours
Regular Hours
7:00 AM- 5:00 PM
App Access Hours
4:00 AM- 7:00 AM 5:00 PM- 12:00 AM Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday Regular Hours 7:00 Am - 1:30 PM App Access Hours 4:00 AM- 7:00 AM 1:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Golf Pro Shop
Tuesday - Sunday: 7:30AM – 5:00PM
Golf Practice Facilities
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 7:30AM – 5:00PM
Driving Range
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Sunday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Club Phone Numbers
Clubhouse: 686-8180
Porters: 686-8145
Golf Pro Shop: 686-1177
Sports Center: 686-8161
Tennis Court Condition Line: 686-8163
CLUB PROFESSIONALS
Jason Seehafer | General Manager gm@portersneckcountryclub com 686-8180 ext 104
Mandy Shuffler | Membership, Marketing & Communications membership@portersneckcountryclub.com 686-8180 ext. 102
Terrie McElwain | Assistant Controller arap@portersneckcountryclub com 686-8180 ext 103
Lynne Mitchell | Executive Assistant admin@portersneckcountryclub com 686-8180
James 'JP' Patterson | Director of Food & Beverage jpatterson@mcconnellgolf com 686-8180
Allan Cure | Service Director restaurantmanager@portersneckcountryclub.com 686-8145
Justine Serrano | Banquet Service Manager catering@portersneckcountryclub com 686-180
Robert Loper | PGA Head Golf Professional headpro@portersneckcountryclub com 686-1177
Dana Kovich | Assistant Golf Professional danakovich@gmail com Chris Parham | Golf Course Superintendent superintendent@portersneckcountryclub com
David Donovan | Assistant Golf Professional assistgolfpro@portersneckcountryclub com
Ryan O’Neill | Assistant Golf Professional assistgolfpro@portersneckcountryclub com
Derek Firment | Assistant Golf Professional assistgolfpro@portersneckcountryclub com
Jennifer Hancock | Social & Activities Director activities@portersneckcountryclub com 686-8161
Rafael Toro | Tennis & Pickleball Director tennisdirector@portersneckcountryclub com 686-8161
Allison Evans | Wellness Director fitness@portersneckcountryclub com 686-8161