NOVEMBER | DECMEBER 2021
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YOUR CLUB
OLD NORTH STATE CLUB STAFF Brian Pabst I Club Manager bpabst@oldnorthstateclub.com
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 NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER CLUB DINING Monday-Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday-Saturday | Lunch: 11:00am-4:00pm, Dinner: 5:00pm-8:00pm Sunday | 11:00am-4:00pm
Isacc 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
MARINA HOURS
Wednesday-Sunday | 9:00am-5:00pm CLUB CLOSURES NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 6 | Club will close at 2:00pm for a private member function. Dinner service will not be offered. Saturday, November 20 | Club will be closed all day for a private member function. Wednesday, November 24 | Club will close at 4:00pm for Thanksgiving preparation. DECEMBER Friday, December 24 | Club will close at 4:00pm. We will resume normal operating hours on Wednesday, December 29th.
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 & ONSC Buzz .............................................3 ONSC Buzz....…….……….……….……......……......….................…..4 Photo Gallery...................…..…..….....…..……..........................5 From the Kitchen..............……….........….….......................6-8 FOH Scholarship Recipients.....................................9-10 McConnell Golf News ....................................................11 Tee it Up...............................................................................12
Gon' Fishin'
FEATURED ON THE COVER
Tee it Up & Fitness News...............................................13 Marina & Tennis News....................................................14 McConnell Golf Accommodations.............................15 2021 Golf Schedule...................................... Back Cover
Thank you to member Betty Lee for this wonderful Sunset picture!
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CLUB UPDATE
ONSC BUZZ
A NOTE FROM YOUR CLUB MANAGER
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.
Hello Old North State Club! The fall season is in full swing and before you know it the chaos of the Holiday Season will begin. Hopefully this year many of you will be able to enjoy the holiday season with family and friends, something so many of us missed out on last year. We are looking forward to hosting our more traditional holiday events this year, especially the Member Holiday Party. I would also like to take this time and thank all of the staff here at Old North State Club for an amazing year. I would especially like to thank the Department Managers; Chris Chapman (Golf Course Maintenance), Justin Mathers (Golf), Scott Steed (Facility Maintenance), Robin Bowers (Accounting / HR), Dustin Hinson (Marina), Tara Wright (Events, Food and Beverage), and our new Executive Chef, Isaac Spencer. Their leadership and commitment to their departments and the membership have been second to none during all the new challenges this past year, thank you! On behalf of all the staff here at ONSC, Happy Holidays to you and your families. If there is anything you need from us during this wonderful, and sometimes chaotic, time of year please let us know! All the best, Brian Pabst Club Manager
Eddie Moore Dinner with Krista Moore at Old North State Club.
Scott Drysdale Cheers!!! Dinner at Old North State Club!!
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ONSC BUZZ
Buddy Mann We “early called” her birthday on Sunday but today’s the real day that we celebrate her. Happy Birthday Sandy, Mom, Nana, etc.! Cheers!
Brandon Turner There's no place like home. Today I get to show Eliza Beth and Kenan why. This place will always #shinelikekeri
Richard Brewer Fun (hot) golf round today with some old buddies Jon Shumate and Mike Dillion.
@logandayproductions Excited to have worked alongside @the_shutter_owl recently at the wedding at The Old North State Club! Wedding days with friends are a blast! /oldnorthstateclub
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PHOTO GALLERY - #SHINELIKEKERI ONE-DAY FUNDRAISER
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FROM THE KITCHEN A NOTE FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE CHEF
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Hello Everyone, I’m Isaac J. Spencer, the new Executive Chef here at Old North State Club. First let me say THANK YOU!!!!, for the warm welcome I have received thus far. This transition has been a smooth one for me and I’m glad to be a part of the Old North State Club family. This opportunity is truly a dream come true. The Culinary Team and I's goal is to do our best to serve you, your family, and guests through creative and tasty dishes here by the lake. Here’s a little bit about myself you’ve not read about me already. I come from a family of great cooks. Our gatherings are out of this world when it comes to food and fellowship. I learned a lot of what I know just from watching my Grandfather, Mom, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. My favorite foods are Meatloaf, anything Seafood, and Peach Cobbler. My go-to meal, while I’m working, is a Grilled Tuna Salad Sandwich with Swiss. Desserts were my first culinary love. I like to have fun with my food and menus. So don’t be surprised if you come to dinner and you have to lick your plate to eat your dessert… hahaha. Family comes first in my life, then cooking a close second. I have two and a half wonderful children Malachi (16), Nairobi (14), and Jamison (he’ll be arriving in late January 2022). Three years ago I made the best decision of my life by marrying the most loving, thoughtful, and most stunning woman I’ve ever seen in my life, the beautiful Mrs. Ashlee. Now let’s get to what you really want to hear about......THE FOOD AT OLD NORTH STATE CLUB. We changed the menu late in October to our fall-inspired menu. I hope you are enjoying the root vegetables, apples, smoked pork, and some of the Vietnamese and Thai flavored dishes. Don’t forget to come by the club to try some of the weekly specials. Sous Chef MV and the Crew are working hard to create dishes that are seasonal and delicious. I might have a few ideas up my sleeve but that will have to until next year for details. The holiday season is among us again. A time to enjoy and fellowship with loved ones and friends. I am looking forward to my first of many holiday celebrations here at the club at the end of the road. Can’t wait to see you at a table by the lake, Chef Isaac J. Spencer
12 FRIDAY BIRTHDAY NIGHT 5:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Required | $28.95++ Enjoy a special 3-course prix fixe meal, complimentary for those celebrating a Birthday in the Month of November. First Course Choice of McConnell Salad | Wedge Salad | Soup of the day
Main Course Choice of Entrée Roasted Prime Rib | Duchess Potato | Charred Broccolini Or Lobster Risotto | Saffron | Peas | Fried Leeks
Dessert Course Sweet Potato Crème Brulee with Praline Crumble
26 FRIDAY SEAFOOD NIGHT 5:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Required Adults: $36++ | Children 6 - 12: $20++ November's Seafood Buffet Extravaganza is back! Join us for a bountiful arrangement of seafood offerings along with other offerings if seafood is not your thing. The full Dinner Menu will not be offered this evening.
Traditional ONSC Salad Bar | Broccoli Salad | She-Crab Soup | Smoked Salmon | Fresh Shucked East Coast Oysters | Shrimp Cocktail | Sushi | Fried Grouper | Bouillabaisse | Coastal Hushpuppies | Yeast Rolls | Vegetable Medley | Herb Rice Pilaf | Pork Medallions with Apricot and Green Apple Compote | Chicken Veracruz | Assorted Desserts | Pecan Cobler A La Mode
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FROM THE KITCHEN
25 THURSDAY THANKSGIVING FEAST AT OLD NORTH STATE 11:00am-2:00pm | Adults: $42++ | Children (6-12): $25++ Children (5 & Under): Free
Join us on Turkey Day for a terrific spread inside the clubhouse. Bring the family and let us do all the cooking (and cleaning) for you! MENU McConnell Salad with Assorted Dressings | Kale Salad with Butternut Squash, Walnuts, Grains, Pumpkin Spice Vinaigrette | Pinto Bean Soup with Chow Chow | Shrimp Cocktail | Assorted Bread and Butter | Brussels Sprout Au Gratin | Grilled Vegetable Melange | Sweet Potato Casserole | Country Mashed Potatoes and Gravy | Cornbread Stuffing | Pan Roasted Romesco Salmon | Carved Turkey Breast with Cranberry Compote | Carved Strip Loin Au Poivre with Cognoc Cream and Horseradish | Assorted Southern Desserts
NOVEMBER: MOLASSES COOKIES By Kenric Hunt - Brook Valley Country Club
This cookie has been one of my own favorites to buy (Famous Amos) molasses cookies. My very first job was working at Piggly Wiggly where a portion of my check went to buying cookies. Also, the taste of them reminds me of time spent with my father as we would eat them often after dinner or for a snack!
Please contact Brian Pabst (bpabst@oldnorthstateclub.com) or Tara Wright (twright@oldnorthstateclub.com) to place your order. If you have any questions or special requests please let us know. Please have orders placed by Friday, November 19. Pickup will be available on Wednesday, November 24 between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. MENU
Whole Roasted Turkey Small | $55 Large | $75
Honey Glazed Ham $35 | (5-pound increments)
Brussels Sprout Au Gratin Small | $22 Large | $35
Grilled Vegetable Melange Small | $22 Large | $35
Country Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Small | $20 Large | $35
Sweet Potato Casserole Small | $22 Large | $35
Baked Mac n Cheese Small | $22 Large | $35
Cornbread Stuffing Small | $14 Large | $22
Gravy 1qt | $15
Cranberry Relish 1qt | $15
Whole Sweet Potato Pie | $22
Assorted Cookies | 1dz $16
View the recipe at https://bit.ly/Nov-Cookie-2021
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FROM THE KITCHEN DECEMBER EVENTS 10 FRIDAY
31 FRIDAY
BIRTHDAY NIGHT
NEW YEAR'S EVE SEAFOOD NIGHT
5:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Required | $28.95++ Enjoy a special three-course prix fixe meal, complimentary for those celebrating a Birthday in the Month of December. The full dinner menu will be available. Please call the clubhouse to make a reservation. First Course Choice of McConnell Salad | Wedge Salad | Soup of the day
Main Course Choice of Entrée Roasted Prime Rib | Smashed Yukon Potatoes | Creamed Spinach Horseradish Cream | Au Jus Or Crab Stuffed Flounder | Wild Rice Pilaf | Asparagus Roasted Red Pepper Cream
Dessert Course Apple Fritter Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
5:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Required | $85++ Per Person Join us for an over-the-top Seafood Buffet Night where we will be saying goodbye to 2021 and welcoming in 2022. Everyone will enjoy a complimentary champagne toast upon their arrival. Cheers to 2022 being the year we all hoped 2021 would be. Traditional ONSC Salad Bar | Crab Pasta Salad | Creamy Oyster Soup | Club Smoked Salmon | Fresh Shucked East Coast Oysters | Shrimp Cocktail | Poke Ramen Noodle Salad | Grilled Mahi with Pineapple Citrus Salad & Cilantro Rice | Lobster Bake with Garlic Herb Beurre Monte | Coastal Hushpuppies | Yeast Rolls | Roasted Vegetable Medley | Crème Fraiche Potato | Filet of Beef with Burgundy Mushrooms | Pecan Chicken with Dijon Cream | Assorted Dessert Bar
DECEMBER: SNOWBALL COOKIES
Save the Date
Todd Jackson - Wakefield Plantation
MEMBER HOLIDAY PARTY Saturday, December 18 Save the Date for our Member Holiday Party. Come celebrate the Holiday season with your neighbors and friends at Old North State. More details to be published in the Weekly Happenings soon. Mark your calendars now as this is a party you do not want to miss.
I look forward to the Holidays every year when my neighbor brings over a tin of treats for my family. These snowball cookies are the first ones to disappear. View the recipe at https://bit.ly/Dec-Cookie-2021
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BECAUSE OF YOU.... Meet the first round of McConnell Golf Folds of Honor Scholarship Recipients. Thank you for your generous donations!
BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
THE CARDINAL BY PETE DYE'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
Zachary Ray from Greenville, NC 4th Year Scholarship Recipient Senior at East Carolina University
Sydnee Jackson from Raeford, NC 1st Year Scholarship Recipient Freshman at UNC - Greensboro
Born in Haau, Germany, Zachary is a student track athlete studying Parks and Recreation Management with plans to attend graduate school. His father is Army Master Sergeant Arthur F. Ray (Served for 29 years, Retired in 2016).
Sydnee was an active ROTC member at her high school and became the first female First Sergeant. She is studying English with plans to become an Educator and/or Writer. Her father is Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Willie E. Jackson (Served for 26 years, Retired in 2012).
COUNTRY CLUB OF ASHEVILLE'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
HOLSTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
Daysha Chaney from Winnabow, NC 1st Year Scholarship Recipient Freshman at UNC Asheville
Kayla Eddins from Adams, Tennessee 2nd Year Scholarship Recipient Sophomore at University of Tennessee
Daysha is on the women's soccer team and is currently studying Political Science with the hopes of becoming a journalist. Her father is Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Devon T. Chaney (Served for 20 years, Retired in 2017).
Kayla is studying Neuroscience in part, due to her father's service-related injuries and wants to become a Neurologist and/or researcher. Her father is Army Sergeant 1st Class Edward L. Eddins (Served for 20 years, Retired in 2009).
MUSGROVE MILL GOLF CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
OLD NORTH STATE CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
Mykayla Overton from Summerville, SC 3rd Year Scholarship Recipient Junior at Presbyterian College in Clinton
Jaylen Brooks from Charlotte, NC 1st Year Scholarship Recipient Freshman at UNC Charlotte
Mykayla is studying Biochemistry to become a doctor and wants to help develop a cure for cancer. She volunteers at the local VA Hospital. Her father is Air Force Master Sergeant Alphonso R. Overton (Served for 22 years, Retired in 2008).
Jaylen is studying Law with the hopes of becoming an attorney. He enjoys playing and officiating soccer, law, and public service. His father is Marine Corps Sergeant Gregory J. Brooks (Served for 4 years).
PORTERS NECK COUNTRY CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
Mikeal "Tanner" Murray from Jacksonville, NC 1st Year Scholarship Recipient Freshman at UNC Wilmington
Isaiah Belk from Charlotte, NC 3rd Year Scholarship Recipient Senior at UNC Charlotte
Tanner is studying Marine Biology with hopes of obtaining both a Master's and Doctorate degree. His father is Marine Corps Major Mikeal S. Murray (Served for 22 years, Retired in 2014).
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Isaiah is studying Health Systems Management and is a walk-on football athlete at the university. He was a semifinalist for the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholarship Award. His father is Army Private Rodney A. Belk (Served for 17 years).
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RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
TREYBURN COUNTRY CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
Mary McFadyen from Pinehurst, NC 1st Year Scholarship Recipient Freshman at NC State University
DeRon Ray from Fayetteville, NC 1st Year Scholarship Recipient Senior at NC Central University
Mary is studying Business Administration and Marketing with plans to earn an MBA. She would like to work for the Cherokee Fund in Raleigh, where she spent time as an intern. Her father is Army Colonel Thomas N. McFadyen (Served for 28.5 years).
DeRon is studying Graphic Design and Visual Communications with hopes of becoming a Graphic Designer and wellknown artist. He won an award for "Best Lyricist" at the university. His father is Army Master Sergeant Rodney C. Ray (Served for 23 years, Retired in 2012).
RALEIGH GOLF ASSOCIATION'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
THE COUNTRY CLUB AT WAKEFIELD PLANTATION'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
Bailee Porter from Whispering Pines, NC 3rd Year Scholarship Recipient Junior at NC State University Bailee is an active member of the FIMRC Club (Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children) as well as the Acts 2 Fellowship Club. She is studying Biological Oceanography and Psychology. Her father is Army First Sergeant Brian Z. Porter (Served for 26.5 years, Retired in 2013).
Adam Gonzalez from Fayetteville, NC 3rd Year Scholarship Recipient Junior at NC State University Adam is studying Business Marketing and plans on working in the marketing field. He received the "Servant's Heart" Scholarship in high school. His father is Army Sergeant First Class Elias "Eli" L. Gonzalez (Served for 20 years, Retired in 2003).
THE RESERVE GOLF CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
THE WATER'S EDGE COUNTRY CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
Tyler Cain from Sumter, SC 2nd Year Scholarship Recipient Junior at Coastal Carolina University
Laney McCullough from Spotsylvania, VA 2nd Year Scholarship Recipient Sophomore at Virginia Tech University
Tyler is studying Political Science with plans to attend law school so he can become an attorney and help shape legislation to assist veterans and their families. His father is Marine Corps Sergeant Jeremy J. Cain (Served for 13.5 years)
Laney is studying Interior Design. She is involved in the "Be the Match" Club, whose mission is to help cure cancer and raise awareness about bone marrow donations. Her father is Navy Chief Petty Officer Daniel P. McCullough (Served for 12.5 years, Retired in 2006).
SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT Will J. Johnson from Jacksonville, NC 3rd Year Scholarship Recipient Sophomore at NC A&T University Will is studying Kinesiology with plans to become a Physical Therapist. He describes himself as wise, determined and nurturing. His father is Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Willie C. Johnson (Served for 21 years, Retired in 2013).
As part of McConnell Golf's Footprints on the Green program, we were able to contribute over $300,000 with 1,526 total gifts to Folds of Honor! The money raised will impact even more families in the months and years to come. McConnell Golf and the Folds of Honor Foundation greatly appreciate the generosity of our members. To learn more about Footprints on the Green, please visit mcconnellgolf.com/footprints-green. To learn more about Folds of Honor, visit foldsofhonor.org.
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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS
EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY FUND The past 20 months have been challenging in so many ways. On behalf of the McConnell Golf family and Old North State Club, we would like to extend a big “Thank You” to all for your continued support. As in year’s past, we are asking you to join the holiday spirit and contribute to our Employee Holiday Fund. Contributing to the fund is a thoughtful way to show your appreciation to our heroes – our awesome staff who have truly excelled during these unprecedented times! This includes our staff members from the front of the house to the back of the house, and all those helping hands who work behind-the-scenes. Thank you. While contributing to the fund is voluntary, adjustments to the fund received by November 30, 2021 will be reflected on your December statement. The contribution will then be distributed among all ONSC employees throughout all departments.
MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE
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 photo, we ask that you add a brief description for context purposes. Do you know a McConnell Golf member or employee who works hard and makes a difference in their local community? We want to hear from you on who the spotlight should be on in the next issue. Please include the nominee's name, home club and 3-5 sentences explaining why they deserve to be featured in McConnell Golf, The Magazine in the body of the email. 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 your submissions and any ideas to finman@mcconnellgolf.com.
Happy Holidays
Thank You for Your Contributions!
OUR HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Let your loved ones unwrap the gift of golf this holiday season! With pro shop and catering options, we are here to share some great items to enhance the game and delight your taste buds. Look to us for everything from chef-made healthy dishes to top of the line golf gear and McConnell Golf gift cards. Want to surprise your special someone with that perfect holiday getaway? McConnell Golf offers on-site lodging for your convenience at Old North State Club on Badin Lake, Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, NC, and Musgrove Mill Golf Club near Clinton, SC. Contact your club for details!
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE POLAR BEAR PLUNGE We’re freezin’ for a reason! Come bear the cold with us this January as
we host the McConnell Golf Polar Bear Plunge - a fundraising event in which individuals raise or make a donation for the chance to plunge into their home club's pool. This fun-filled event is in support of the World Wildlife Fund which helps save endangered polar bears. Form a team and bring your entire family, your co-workers, friends or classmates. All guests are welcome! Keep an eye out for your club's date for the plunge!
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TEE IT UP A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF GOLF
A NOTE FROM YOUR COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Hello Old North State Members,
Question: Is it really necessary for the greens to be frost-free before play starts?
In my opinion 2021 has flown by. We have just come off our final major tournament of the year….The all-member Club Championship. I would like to personally thank the 38 players that spent the weekend with us and congratulate the winners. We also closed the book on the WGA season recently. Thank you all for the support. There will be plenty of good changes coming to the WGA for 2022. If you are interested in becoming a Member of the Women’s Golf Association, whether it is a 9hole or 18-hole participant… please call the golf shop. As we begin to prepare for 2022 there are still a few events on the calendar that you do not want to miss. Please make sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, November 20, and make sure to participate in our 3rd Annual Gobbler Shoot-out. You also don’t want to miss the Christmas Sale on Friday, December 3 followed by the Tough Day, which is a two-person Captain’s Choice. More details will be emailed to you soon. I want to make sure to thank Chris Chapman, GCSAA, and his Agronomy team for doing their part to keep our course in the best possible condition during a tough summer with bent grass greens, with limited staff. His team is the reason the golf and food and beverage operation had such a successful year. Also, I want to thank my Staff consisting of Adam Davey, PGA, Jared Hedrick, and Aaron Richardson, for working through plenty of challenges thrown our way. We definitely grew together as a team. Adam enjoyed his year so much he decided to become a permanent resident of the United States of America… CONGRATULATIONS!
Answer: Frost is essentially frozen dew. Ice crystals visible on the outside of the plant can also form on the inside of grass blades. The grass plant, normally resilient to footsteps becomes brittle and fragile when ice crystals form. Under the pressure of traffic, ice crystals puncture living plant tissues and rupture plant cells. Damage will not appear right away, but it will show up in footstep tracks the following days as the plant is unable to repair itself and begins to die. Frost damage can occur on any turfgrass mowed at any height but it is amplified when the plant is mowed low, as on a putting green. Keep in mind, a foursome typically takes several hundred footsteps on each green, so even allowing just a few groups to play when frost is present can be very damaging to the greens, and the rest of the golf course for that matter. It is not completely understood when frost will cause damage, so the decision to keep traffic off the golf course must be made conservatively to protect the condition of the greens. See you on the course! Chris Chapman
Our entire golf operation team is excited to do it all again in 2022. Thank you all for allowing us to be part of such a great Family here at The Old North State Club! Justin Mathers, PGA
ONSC WGA ladies during their closing day
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TEE IT UP & FITNESS
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 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) One-on-One workouts available by appointment.
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MARINA & NEWS FROM THE NET A NOTE FROM YOUR DOCKMASTER The Marina is geared up and ready to go for all of your winterization needs, we are starting to get in a lot of requests for winterizations, so set up your appointment as soon as you can to ensure we get to it before the freeze comes. We are projected to have a cold winter thanks to LA NINA, but we are prepared and ready whenever you are. As always anytime you have the marina winterize your vessel it comes with free de-winterization in the spring. We have completed a lot of needed trailer repairs before winter, but if you have a concern about yours please call us immediately. If you are suspicious of when the last time your trailer had some maintenance give us a call and we will have you fixed right up! Don’t forget starting November 1 our hours of operation change. The schedule is as follows: After Labor Day thru October 31 we are open Wednesday to Sunday 95, from November 1 to April 1 we are open Thursday thru Sunday 9-5. As always, if you have any questions please call me at the marina at 336-461-4456. Have a swell day!
Dockmaster Dustin Hinson
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
RACQUET STRINGING AND LESSONS Racquet Stringing (72 Hour Turnaround) Stringing provided by Kent - $30 Bring your own string - $20 Court Maintenance Schedule Monday | Closed Private and group lessons Tuesday-Saturday | 7:00am-9:00am One hour private lesson - $50 Half-hour private lesson - $30 One hour group lesson/clinic - $60
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MCCONNELL GOLF ON-SITE ACCOMMODATIONS 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.
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OLD NORTH STATE CLUB 201 Old North State Lane New London, NC 28127
