JANUARY I FEBRUARY 2022
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YOUR CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION CLUBHOUSE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Monday-Friday | 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday | Closed Sunday | Closed GOLF HOURS OF OPERATION Golf Shop | Tuesday-Sunday | 7:30am-6:30pm Golf Course | 8:00am-Dark Practice Facilities | 7:30am-Dusk (Close at 5:00pm on Mondays) MEN'S LOUNGE Thursday-Saturday | 11:00am-6:00pm Sunday | 11:00am-4:00pm JANUARY AND FEBRUARY CLUB DINING
Monday-Tuesday | Closed Wednesday-Saturday | Lunch: 11:00am-4:00pm, Dinner: 5:00pm-8:00pm Sunday | 11:00am-4:00pm MARINA HOURS Wednesday-Sunday | 9:00am-5:00pm
OLD NORTH STATE CLUB STAFF Brian Pabst I Club Manager bpabst@oldnorthstateclub.com Isaac Spencer I Executive Chef chef@oldnorthstateclub.com Chad Flowers I Triad Membership Director cflowers@mcconnellgolf.com Justin Mathers I Director of Golf Operations jmathers@oldnorthstateclub.com Chris Chapman I Golf Course Superintendent cchapman@oldnorthstateclub.com Tara Wright I Director of Events twright@oldnorthstateclub.com Robin Bowers I Accounting Manager rbowers@oldnorthstateclub.com Dustin Hinson I Dock Master dhinson@oldnorthstateclub.com Scott Steed I Director of Maintenance ssteed@oldnorthstateclub.com Beverly Marler I Triad Regional Director bmarler@mcconnellgolf.com
CONTACT LIST Administrative Office: 336.461.4447 Dining Reservations: 336.461.4447 Membership Information: 919.601.2940 Club Manager: 336.461.4447 x 225 Catering and Events: 336.461.4447 x 232 Golf Shop: 336.461.2610 Marina: 336.461.4456 Lodge Reservations: 336.461.4447 x 222 Tennis: 336.461.4450 Pool Bar: 336.461.3169 Accounting Office: 336.461.4447 x 223 ONSCA Office: 336.461.5344 Turn House at #10 Tee: 336.461.2614 Old North State Realty: 336.461.4492
IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...……………….……………..….……................……..….…....2 Club Update & Cookies of the Month .........................3 ONSC Buzz....…….……….……….……......……......….................…..4 Photo Gallery...................…..…..….....…..……..........................5 From the Kitchen..............……….........….….......................6-8 McConnell Golf News .......................................................9 Tee it Up...............................................................................10
FEATURED ON THE COVER
Fitness News, Marina, & News from the Net............11 McConnell Golf Accommodations............Back Cover
Photo by Roger Plott of the new Fire Pits by Signs by the Sea that are available in the Golf Shop
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CLUB UPDATE A NOTE FROM YOUR CLUB MANAGER Happy 2022 Old North State!
COOKIES OF THE MONTH JANUARY: RASPBERRY PECAN THUMBPRINT By Kenric Hunt - Brook Valley Country Club
Last year seemed like it went by in a blink of an eye, I feel like just yesterday we were setting up for the 4th of July Freedom Celebration. This past year we said goodbye to some neighbors that have called ONSC home for so many years, but in turn, got to say hello to a lot of new ones! It has been great to meet so many new families that have decided to call Old North State Club home. We look forward to making 2022 one of the best years yet at the lake.I know Executive Chef Isaac is hard at work coming up with new ideas to dish up and to really elevate the culinary experience at the club. Justin Mathers and the Golf Gurus will not be outdone and they are cooking up some great ideas of their own for a fun-filled golf year. We regret to inform you that Kent Whitener will be stepping down in his position at Old North State Club. His family will be relocating to Indiana at the beginning of January 2022. We wish them all the best during this transition and I would like to thank Kent for all of his hard work at Old North State. This was a tough decision for the Whitener family but they are excited about the new opportunity. Please join me in wishing Kent and his family all the best! We have begun the search for Kent’s replacement and are confident we will have someone before the Tennis season gets into full swing. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this time of transition. Finally, I would like to thank all of you for your continued support for Old North State Club. The increase in activity and excitement during my relatively short time here has been tremendous. From all of us working here at Old North State, we wish you and your families all the best in this upcoming year. Cheers to another great year at the lake!
This cookie came to mind because of one of my elementary teachers, it was her favorite to give out during Christmastime. I don’t remember details of why it was her favorite, but we knew they were in our goody bags… enjoy a little sweet from a sweet teacher! View the recipe at https://bit.ly/Jan-Cookie-2022
FEBRUARY: MARBLED VALENTINE SUGAR COOKIES By Sean O'Neil - Treyburn Country Club
Brian Pabst Club Manager
This is a simple cookie recipe that will last for generations. My Nonni used to make these cookies for me when I was younger; at first to be her valentine, then to give to my valentine. Now I make them with my daughter and tell her she is my valentine. Enjoy! View the recipe at https://bit.ly/Feb-Cookie-2022
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ONSC BUZZ Check out the latest snapshots from Old North State Club! Keep sharing your experiences at ONSC by tagging us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.
Kelly C. Parnigoni The most amazing weekend celebrating the marriage of @linzpatt and @randolph_v3.0
Lisa Sloop Snell Wonderful Friday evening celebrating Uncle Jim’s birthday! So good to spend time laughing and sharing stories with family. Thanks for inviting us to celebrate with you Daphne Perry!
@harriettyeager ONS 2021 Scavenger Hunt! Rowdy Reindeers came prepared! @kimberlyleatherman1227 Happy Thanksgiving! A fun filled day! So grateful!!
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PHOTO GALLERY
"Drift-Away" by Betty Lee
Photo by Charles and Cheryl McQueary
Photo by David Wuertzer
"Beautiful Sunday Afternoon" by Robert Tucker
"Island Drift" by Laurie Lamb
Photo by Larry Fleece
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FROM THE KITCHEN A NOTE FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE CHEF Hello Everyone, I hope everyone had a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year. These last few months have been great. I’m still glad to be a part of the Old North State Club Family. I really hope you all have enjoyed the food that the Culinary Team has prepared so far. I hope you are still enjoying the Fall Menu and Weekly Specials. We are planning to change to our Winter Menu in late January. We are looking forward to partnering with local farms around the area. We’ll be starting the farm 10 miles up Highway 8, Seven Sisters Farm in Denton NC. We have had the pleasure of cooking and enjoying their Fall/Winter crops so far of Collard Greens, Red Beets, Hakurei Turnips, Granny Smith Apples, Baby Gem Lettuce, Carrots, and Bok Choy. I can’t wait to see what they produce when the Spring and Summer crops come in. We’ve made a few minor changes in the products we serve as well. Changing from the Brioche Buns to the Martin’s Potato Buns has been a hit with Members.
JANUARY EVENTS 8 SATURDAY BREWS AND STEWS 5:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Required Join us for a hearty meal as Chef Isaac and crew offer a variety of fresh stews! We will be pairing them with a selection of fine craft beers from North Carolina and beyond.
The Culinary Team is in the planning stages of some fun and tasty culinary events for members to enjoy. We are excited about the Cooking Classes, Chef Table Dinners, and Themed Dinners. These events will give us a way to show off our talents in the most creative and delicious way. We are also able to utilize new ingredients we are interested in and techniques that are culinary trending. See you at a table by the lake, Isaac J. Spencer Executive Chef
12 WEDNESDAY PASTA NIGHT 5:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Required Be your own chef for the night (don’t worry we still do the cooking) and build your own pasta dishes from a variety of Chef attended action stations. Pair your culinary creations with some select Italian wines. This is a great chance to get out of the house on a Wednesday and come try a taste of Italy.
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FROM THE KITCHEN 14 FRIDAY
28 FRIDAY
BIRTHDAY NIGHT
SEAFOOD NIGHT
5:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Required
5:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Required Adults: $36++ | Children 6-12: $20++ | 5 and under complimentary
Happy Birthday to all our members celebrating Birthdays in January! Enjoy a complimentary three-course meal if you turn a year older this month, $30.95++ for all others. The full menu is also available
Captain Isaac and his crew will be rolling out the first of twelve seafood nights of 2022. Bring the whole gang, there will be something for everyone! Full dinner menu will not be available.
22 SATURDAY TAPAS, TINIS, & TRIVIA 6:00pm | Reservations Required Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who wants to prove they are the smartest of them all? Join us for Triple T Night: A night of Tapas, “Tinis” (Martinis), and some “friendly” Trivia hosted by our very own Quiz Meister Adam Davey. Trivia will begin in the Main Dining room at 6:00 pm. Teams of up to 6 allowed. The Main Bar will be available for non-participants.
We had a great time at our Holiday Dinner Party! Thanks to all the members who attended.
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FROM THE KITCHEN FEBRUARY EVENTS 4 FRIDAY
22 TUESDAY
BIRTHDAY NIGHT
FIDDLEHEAD CELLARS WINE DINNER
5:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Required Birthday Night will be the first Friday of this month as the following weekend is Valentine’s Day. If you have a Birthday in the month of February your three-course meal is compliments of Chef Isaac, $30.95 for all others. The full dinner menu will also be available.
Reservations Required Join us for a fun evening with Fiddlehead Cellars head wine maker and owner, Kathy Joseph. Kathy started Fiddlehead Cellars in 1989 and produces some terrific Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir that please a broad range of palates. At Fiddlehead, Kathy produces about 5,000 cases of wine annually allowing her to take a personal interest in each grape cluster and each barrel of wine.
12 SATURDAY VALENTINE'S DINNER 5:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Required Bring your sweetheart and enjoy a special evening by candlelight at the club. We will be transforming Old North State into a romantic dining room. A special dinner and wine menu will be offered this evening. Full details will be sent out in January.
25 FRIDAY SEAFOOD NIGHT 5:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Required Adults: $36++ | Children 6-12: $20++ | 5 and under complimentary Join us for Chef Isaac’s fresh catch of the day but don’t worry, there will be plenty of offerings for you land lovers. Full Dinner Menu will not be available.
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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS
WEAR RED DAY WEAR RED DAY IN SUPPORT OF HEART HEALTH FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 I LOOK FOR THE RED HEARTS!
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE CHILI SALE SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 I $25 PER QUART Take the plunge! Come out and take part in McConnell Golf's Save the Polar Bear Plunge benefitting the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), whose mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. For us, this sale will be a direct link to protecting the Arctic and the polar bear population by restoring the loss of sea ice habitat.
Join us on Friday, February 4 for Wear Red Day as we raise awareness about cardiovascular disease. Post a photo wearing red on social media and tag us @McConnellGolf using #WearRedandGive. We encourage you to make time to incorporate better nutrients in your meals, eat more fruits and vegetables and limit the amount of artificial trans-fat you intake. Visit the Triangle Chapter of the American Heart Association online to learn more information.
During this week, Sedgefield will be selling quarts of Chili from the Greenside Cafe. Help make us the leader in giving back by having the most participants and raising the most money. Order a pint of chili to take home with proceeds supporting WWF and the Polar Bear mission as well! Each quart of chili you purchase will be accompanied by a t-shirt or towel while supplies last.
ADVERTISE IN THE SPRING-SUMMER ISSUE OF
MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE Advertise in the 2022 Spring-Summer edition of McConnell Golf, The Magazine! This publication is a staple here at McConnell Golf, for the members by the members, and we appreciate your efforts to enhance it each year. We invite you to take part in the magazine with opportunities for full- and half-page ad placement, in addition to Basic Directory Listings starting at just $175 per issue. All advertisers receive a standard listing in the Member Directory. If you are interested in advertising or listing your business in our magazine, please contact your club’s membership director today.
HEART HEALTHY MONTH IN FEBRUARY Eat healthy, be heart healthy and improve your overall health! As part of McConnell Golf's company-wide initiative during the month of February, your club's culinary team will be offering a Heart Healthy Meal Package set to Feed 2, 4, 6 or 8 people. With the purchase of each meal kit, a portion of proceeds will go directly to the American Heart Association. The meal kit will include two (2) 6-ounce filets of True North Salmon, 6 ounces of Blanched Haricot Verts, 6-ounce Blanched Red Bliss Potatoes and 1 ounce Lemon Herb Compound Butter. $38 (Serves 2) - cooking instructions and seasonings will be provided.
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Show off original photos that highlight your experiences at our clubs to be featured in the next issue of McConnell Golf, The Magazine. We encourage you to highlight photos at club events such as holiday parties, golf events, swim meets, family photos, wildlife and more! In addition to submitting your photos, we ask that you add a brief description for context purposes. Beyond club snapshots and spotlight nominations, if you have an idea or would like to contribute to the magazine in some way, we welcome your input! Email submissions and ideas to finman@mcconnellgolf.com.
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TEE IT UP A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF GOLF Happy New Year Old North State Members, 2021 has proved to be another record year here at ONSC, and we could not have done it without you all. Thank you to everyone who participated in Golf Events, brought guests out to play, supported the golf shop, or just enjoyed some casual rounds of golf. We appreciate you all. As I reflect on the year, we had many successes, some individually, and some as a Club. One individual success I would like to highlight is accomplished by our own Head Professional Adam Davey. Adam, as you all know is not from Southwest Louisiana, as Jared Hedrick tries to imply. Adam is from a small town in England and has been attempting to gain permanent residency here in the USA for over a decade. Adam has jumped through more hoops than I am sure he even remembers, but as of a few months ago all that hard work and patience paid off. Congratulations to Adam Davey on obtaining that residency. Happy to have you for good! In the year to come our Golf Staff will continue to build on our customer service and attention to detail. I feel like we have come a long way in the last two and a half years, but we are far from where we could be. We will continue to stay ahead of the apparel trends and be up-to-date on all golf-specific technology and products. We all love what we do, so we will continue to work hard to show you all that passion. I also want to thank Brian Pabst and Tara Wright, along with all the other Food and Beverage staff for putting up with the golf staff. Chris Chapman and his Agronomy Team kept the golf course in excellent condition all year. My Golf Staff, made up of Adam Davey-PGA, Jared Hedrick, and Aaron Richardson have been rock stars all year. Aaron was able to get his feet wet running the Sundowners Couples Golf, and did a great job of that. We have a great team here at the lake, and I am proud to be part of it. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Anne Burns, our Communications Director. Over the past few years, Anne has been able to grow the ONSC Instagram following by 1000 people by publishing wonderful images and flyers using pictures you all have sent in, or information that the Club needs to be created. Anne has also created Tournament specific logos and stickers, and has played a big role in the lifestyle pieces we carry in the golf shop. She has truly been the unsung hero of both the Golf and Food and Beverage operations. We are lucky to have her. Have a Blessed 2022, Justin Mathers, PGA
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A NOTE FROM YOUR COURSE SUPERINTENDENT I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and got lots of new golf toys for 2022! Most of the leaves have fallen and all the Bermuda is dormant so for the next month or so we will focus on cutting dead trees and heavily pruning trees, shrubs, and ornamental grasses. Don’t worry we won’t forget about setting the course up for play as well. I’m sure we will have some great weather sprinkled in during the winter months for you to get out and enjoy the course. Spring is just around the corner! See you on the course! Chris Chapman
2022 GOLF SCHEDULE OF EVENTS* MARCH 7-9: Aeration 10: Open at 12 15: Men's Spring Match Play Begins 23: WGA OPENING DAY 26: Men's Opening Day APRIL 6: Masters Par 3 Tournament 22: One-Day Member-Guest MAY 3-4: Aeration 5: Open at 12:00 21-22: Men's Member-Member JUNE 1: WGA Member-Member 9-11: Men's Member-Guest 14: NC Panel 20-21: Closed for Venting
JULY 2: Sparkler Shamble SEPTEMBER 6-7: Aeration 8: Open at 12:00 12: Men's Fall Match Play Begins 28: WGA Member-Guest 30: One-Day Member-Guest OCTOBER 3-6: Range Closed 22-23: All Club Championship NOVEMBER 7: CGA 4-BALL 19: GOBBLER SHOOTOUT DECEMBER 2: Christmas Sale 2: Badin Blitz Scavenger Hunt 3: Tough Day
*All dates are subject to change.
MATCH PLAY CHAMPION Congratulations to Jeff "The Gypsy" Sepesi who won back-to-back Match Play Championships. Mr. Sepesi was joined by Mike "The Granite Growler" Heath and Cam "Long Pants-No Chance" Spencer in the three-way match-play finals
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FITNESS, MARINA, & NEWS FROM THE NET MARINA
FITNESS CENTER
Key fob access required when the clubhouse is closed. The Fitness Center will be closed periodically for deep cleaning throughout the day.
CAROLYN'S IN-SAIN-ITY SCHEDULE
PONTOON RENTALS
LIVE BAIT
4 HOURS - $180 8 HOURS - $260 24 HOURS - $360 Prices do not include fuel costs. We recommend reserving pontoons well in advance.
Canadian Night Crawlers $5.50 for 1 Dozen $10 for 2 Dozen Leaf Worms $4.50 for 1 Container of 30 $8 for 2 Containers
Classes are held Thursdays in the Activities Center Yoga Room. Class size is limited to ensure a safe environment. Be sure to register with Carolyn at carolynsain04@gmail.com. 8:30am | Yogalates with Weights 9:15am | Step-Weights-Stretch 10:30am | Beginner Class "Keeping Fit & Staying Healthy" Cost per class is $10 - Cash or Check (Made payable to Carolyn Sain)
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One-on-One workouts available by appointment.
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OLD NORTH STATE CLUB 201 Old North State Lane New London, NC 28127
OLD NORTH STATE CLUB LODGE Take in the sunset over Badin Lake from one of our eight, onsite suites in the Lakefront Lodge. All rooms are complete with wireless internet, flatscreen television, amenity bars and refrigerators, coffee machines, and more. There are four main lodge rooms with king beds and four additional rooms with two queens. Each room has access to the common area of the main lodge that hosts a pool table, grand fireplace, grill, dining area for chef-prepared breakfasts each morning, and a
waterfront porch to enjoy the unparalleled placement of the club. The perfect spot for your family and friends visiting Badin Lake. For reservations or to check availability, contact lodging@oldnorthstateclub.com or 336-461-2477.
March 21 - November 30 Members Non-Members
$170 per night $195 per night
December 1 - March 20
$135 per night $155 per night
MUSGROVE MILL COTTAGES AND SUITES Maximize your time on the course and make your visit to Musgrove Mill Golf Club a relaxing one with our on-site accommodations. For larger groups of 8-16, both the Morgan and Lee Cottages are just what you need after a good day on the course with the Francis Marion and Preston Suites perfect for couples. The Palmer design is located about 90 miles from both Charlotte and Asheville and is known not only for its changing elevations but its history, beauty, and landscape. This private golf sanctuary has no surrounding homes or structures; its creation in 1988 was focused solely on the integrity of the game and profound respect for the natural wilderness of Upstate South Carolina. If you haven't visited it yet, it's time. For additional information, contact Director of Golf Jeff Tallman at 864833-6921 or jeff@musgrovemill.com. Sleep. Golf. Eat. Repeat.
SEDGEFIELD COTTAGE AND SUITE Both within walking distance of Sedgefield's first tee, these two options are convenient to Sedgefield Country Club as well as The Cardinal by Pete Dye. The Stanley Apartment features two bedrooms with a king bed in each room, two bathrooms, a living room, dining room, coffee maker, wireless internet, and flat-screen televisions. The Sam Snead Cottage features two bedrooms each with one queen bed, one bathroom, a living room, dining room, and kitchenette with microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator. Sedgefield is home to the PGA TOUR's Wyndham Championship, which is contested each year in August. The Sam Snead Cottage overlooks the brand new practice area that was completed just before the tournament in August of 2020. For additional information, contact Angela Ayers at 336-299-5324 or aayers@sedgefieldcc.com.
