SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 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 SEPTEMBER CLUB DINING Monday | Closed
Tuesday | 11:00am-4:00pm Wednesday-Saturday | Lunch: 11:00am-4:00pm, Dinner: 5:00pm-8:00pm Sunday | 11:00am-4:00pm OCTOBER CLUB DINING
Monday | Closed Tuesday | 11:00am-4:00pm Wednesday-Saturday | Lunch: 11:00am-4:00pm, Dinner: 5:00pm-8:00pm Sunday | 11:00am-4:00pm MARINA HOURS Fall Hours | Starting after Labor Day Wednesday-Sunday | 9:00am-5:00pm 2021 POOL HOURS OF OPERATION Monday, August 30 – Friday, September 3 | 4:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, September 4 – Monday, September 6 | 10:00am-8:00pm
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 FEATURED ON THE COVER
Your Club...……………….……………..….…….................………..……....2 Club Update and Membership ………….…..…......................3
Precious picture of Harriet Yeager's grandchildren enjoying their time on their boat. Thank you Harriet Yeager for this wonderful summertime picture of your family at at Old North State!
Membership.…….……….……….……......…………....….................…..4
Be sure to email Justin your pictures of Lake Life to be featured!
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ONSC Buzz....................………..……….....……...............................5 Photo Gallery...................…..…..….....…..………......................6-7 From the Kitchen..............……….........….…...........................8-9 McConnell Golf News & Cookies of the Month.........10 Signature Series Wine........................................................11 Fitness News.........................................................................13 Marina and Tennis News...................................................14 McConnell Golf Accommodations.................................15 2021 Golf Schedule.......................................... Back Cover
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CLUB UPDATE A NOTE FROM YOUR CLUB MANAGER Hello Old North State Club! We hope you all had a great summer and thank you for your support of our club activities over the past two months. In June, after a one-year hiatus, we were able to host the annual Men’s Member-Guest Golf Tournament. Congratulations to Justin Mathers and the entire golf staff for hosting a great event, well-done lads! In July, we hosted our annual 4th of July celebration and saw one of the best turnouts ever at ONSC with almost 600 members, their families, and friends in attendance. While we were all able to enjoy a fun summer it is starting to look like we are not out of the woods yet. I ask for all of your support and cooperation with new guidelines Old North State Club and McConnell Golf put into place in regards to help to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Currently, we are asking all members and staff, regardless of vaccination status, to please wear a mask while indoors. This includes wearing a mask when using the fitness center, walking through the clubhouse, or going to say hi to a friend at another table. Some events in August, as well as September, have been postponed and/or canceled due to safety concerns and the last thing we want is to have to close down for an extended period of time, we are here to serve you! All the best, Brian Pabst, Club Manager
Sunsets at Old North State
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all McConnell Golf properties will be taking part in a fundraiser benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Last year, we raised over $3,800 to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation. With Bank of America's TRIPLE matching, McConnell Golf was able to donate almost $12,000!
BE AWARE. GET INVOLVED. SHOW SUPPORT. Visit www.info-komen.org/goto/MCG to make a donation. DINE: $1 from every Meyer Filet and MCG Salmon BLT Sandwich order in the month of October will go towards the Susan G. Komen Foundation. PARTICIPATE: In addition, every McConnell Golf property will be holding their own event to support this cause...look for details in your weekly happenings emails! WALK OR RIDE: On Sunday, October 17, 9:00am - 1:00pm CST, the nation will come together to all walk the last 10 miles of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Nation journey together, at the same time, at Pink Bubble Pop-Ups in cities all across the Nation. Don't want to walk? Book a tee time at any of our McConnell Golf owned properties on Sunday, October 17 and we will donate a $1 from every cart fee to the cause.
For more information about Footprints on the Green, please visit www.mcconnellgolf.com/footprints-green or email Alicia Lockard, Creative Director for McConnell Golf, at alockard@mcconnellgolf.com.
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MEMBERSHIP WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Bill & Tina Baumann; children William (13), Elizabeth (11), & Catherine (7) Please join us in welcoming the Baumann family to membership within the Old North State Club! They have recently relocated to the Uwharrie Point community on August 1st coming from Mt. Pleasant, SC, via Denver, CO. Bill & Tina met in mainland China where he lived for 8 years teaching English, running a micro-credit bank and owning "Cowboys" bar and grille. Tina was a Chinese radio news reporter and has taught Mandarin in the US. "We are all excited to be here and get to know our neighbors,” says Mr. Buamann. “So far everyone we have met has been extremely friendly and welcoming. You can find us at the pool or on the links unless we are out camping. If you ever want to talk, come on over and we would be happy to meet you." Adam Curling Adam was raised in Winston Salem, NC and shortly after attending college in Virginia, moved to New York City to pursue a career in technology. After living in New York City working at various venture capital-backed technology companies over the last eight years, he was excited to craft a more balanced life that allows him to spend more time in his home state of North Carolina. He is currently managing the revenue department and a member of the executive leadership team at Ekos, a venture capital-backed technology company that is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. As a passionate golfer and water enthusiast, he is thrilled to spend more time playing golf and enjoying time on the lake with friends, family, and other members at Old North State Club. Please join us in welcoming Adam to the club!
The Baumann Family
Adam Curling
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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.
@morrisonmillwork Morrison Millwork offsite Leadership Meeting @oldnorthstateclub! #morrisonmillwork #leadership
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@portersneckcountryclub Coach Dana planned another fun golf trip for our ladies! They began on July 13th at Old North State, where they played play golf and stay in the lodges that are on premise. Next, they traveled to McConnell sister property, the Country Club of Asheville.
@lindseyfarmer we had fun on Friday with the ladies of @oldnorthstateclub at @uwharriepoint #memberguest
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Phillip Simon “Life is partly what we make it, and partly what it is made by the friends we choose.” I’ve been blessed with some amazing people in my life and these four men definitely qualify. What a great weekend catching up with friends from many many moons ago! Great seeing you all and let’s add to the guest list next year! Huge shoutout to Ryan Blackwell for hosting! /oldnorthstateclub
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PHOTO GALLERY
Photo by Herb Niparts
"Pink Sunset" by Herb Niparts
"Fire on the Water" by Steve Mullen
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"Beautiful Sunrise" by David Wuertzer
Marti Cupples snapped this gem during a pop up storm
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PHOTO GALLERY - SUMMER CAMP FUN We had a great time during our Get Active Summer Camp. From learning about local wildlife from the Badin Lake Wildlife Committee to building a putt-putt course on the putting green, it was nothing short of fun! If you didn't get a chance to join us this summer, we hope to see you next year.
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FROM THE KITCHEN SEPTEMBER EVENTS 3-8 FRIDAY-WEDNESDAY
24 FRIDAY
LABOR DAY WEEKEND HOURS OF OPERATION
SEAFOOD NIGHT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Lunch: 11:00am-4:00pm | Dinner: 5:00pm-9:00pm SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Lunch: 11:00am-5:00pm
6:00pm-9:00pm | Reservations Required Adults: $36++ | Children 6 - 12: $20++ Join us Friday, September 24 for our Friday Night seafood buffet extravaganza. Plentiful offerings from the deep sea along with other options for the land lovers.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Grill out at the turn | 11:00am-3:00pm TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 The clubhouse is Closed and the Golf course closes for aeration WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Lunch Only 11:00am-4:00pm | No dinner service
19 SUNDAY SUNDOWNERS SUNDAY 5:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Required
10 FRIDAY BIRTHDAY NIGHT 5:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Required | $28.95++
Sundowners - Not just for Golfers!! We will be open for dining this Sunday Night and offering a 3 course Prix Fixe Menu (The Full Dinner Menu will not be available). Call the clubhouse to reserve your table!
Enjoy a special 3-course prix fixe meal, complimentary for those celebrating a Birthday in the Month of September.
SEPTEMBER CLUBHOUSE CLOSURES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Lunch: 11:00am-2:00pm The clubhouse will close at 2:00pm for a private member function. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 The clubhouse will be closed SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. Lunch: 11:00am-2:00pm The clubhouse will close at 2:00pm for a private member function.
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FROM THE KITCHEN OCTOBER EVENTS 8 FRIDAY
30 SATURDAY
BIRTHDAY NIGHT
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS
5:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Required | $28.95++
5:00pm-8:00pm
Enjoy a special 3-course prix fixe meal, complimentary for those celebrating a Birthday in the Month of October.
Old North has been overrun by ghosts and goblins! Bring the young ones for a haunted trail, hay ride, and a spooktacular kids buffet. Keep an eye on the club's Weekly Happenings for more details as this event creeps up on us.
29 FRIDAY
OCTOBER CLUBHOUSE CLOSURES
SEAFOOD NIGHT 5:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Required Adults: $36++ | Children 6 - 12: $20++
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Lunch: 11:00am-2:00pm The clubhouse will close at 3:00pm for a private member function.
Octobers Seafood Buffet Extravaganza is back! Join us for a bountiful arrangement of seafood offerings along with other offerings if seafood is not your thing.
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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS His top 30 effort earned him a check for $41,013 and a spot in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals, the three-event series that determines PGA Tour eligibility for the 2021-22 season. Smalley has made the cut in all five of his PGA Tour starts and earned enough FedExCup points to finish inside the top-200 and qualify for the Korn Ferry playoffs. Smalley joined Sedgefield in June of 2020 and estimates he has played 75 rounds or more on the classic Donald Ross design. “I feel pretty comfortable with the lines on each hole,” he said during the week. “The course is always in really good shape. It’s playing a little different than it usually does for us. There’s a little more runout in the fairways, which has changed a couple of the clubs that I hit off of the tee. The greens are a little quicker, but other than that, it’s the same golf course.” Photo Courtesy: John Gillooly/Wyndham Championship
KEVIN KISNER WINS WILD 6-MAN PLAYOFF AT THE WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP Kevin Kisner birdied the second extra hole to end a six-man playoff and capture a thrilling 2021 Wyndham Championship at Greensboro’s Sedgefield Country Club. Known as a dogged match-play competitor, Kisner stiffed his approach shot on 18 and calmly rolled in a 3-foot putt. For the victory — the fourth of his career and first since 2019 — the former University of Georgia Bulldog banked $1,152,000.
Smalley enjoyed plenty of local support during the week. Along with his father and his mother, Maria — both of whom have caddied for Smalley throughout his career — his sister, Katie, and numerous friends and playing partners from Sedgefield followed his group and rooted him on. “It was nice to hear their cheers out there,” Smalley said. “I don’t get to play in front of a whole lot of people very often. It’s pretty cool to have people scream at you after you make a putt. To have an opportunity to play a PGA Tour event on your home course is pretty special. I think it helped me out quite a bit. I know my way around. I’ve played out here numerous times, so I felt comfortable on the course. To have that finish was pretty cool.”
Adam Scott shot 65 in the final round to make the playoff. He had a chance for victory on the first playoff hole, but his 4-foot birdie putt never threatened the cup. Kisner and Scott were joined in the playoff by former champion Si Woo Kim, Braden Grace, Kevin Na and Roger Sloan. It marked just the third time in PGA Tour history that six golfers have gone to a playoff. Kisner began Sunday’s final round four shots behind leader Russell Henley, but he birdied Nos. 16 and 17, eventually shooting 66 to reach 15 under and the playoff. “My first playoff win,” said Kisner, who was previously 0-5 in playoffs prior to his Wyndham title. “To be standing here is pretty sweet.” Henley held the lead after the first three rounds. He recovered from a slow start on Sunday to reach 17-under after a birdie on the 10th hole, but the Georgia Bulldog bogeyed three of the next four holes and came to the 72nd hole needing par to stay at 15 under. He fell short of the playoff after narrowly missing a 5-foot par putt. It proved a brutal ending to what had been an otherwise amazing performance from Henley. McConnell Golf member Alex Smalley didn’t quite play his way into the six-man playoff, but the former Duke University star gained plenty more along the way. Playing on his home course, Sedgefield CC, the 24-yearold Smalley carded three rounds in the 60s, including a sizzling 64 on Friday. He responded to the heat of Sunday’s final-round pressure in equally torrid fashion, finishing his day with three straight birdies and a 4under 66. In just his fifth PGA Tour event, playing on a sponsor’s exemption in a fullfield event on the last weekend of the PGA Tour regular season, Smalley finished at 10-under par and tied for 29th.
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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS
MCCONNELL GOLF COUPLES CHAMPIONSHIP TREYBURN COUNTRY CLUB I SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
ENTRY FEE - $150 per couple. Includes lunch before golf, non-alcoholic beverages & snacks while on the course during play, heavy hors
d’oeuvres after golf and awards for flight winners. PRACTICE ROUND - Optional practice round tee times may be made through your home club professional staff. Appropriate fees will apply. TEAMS - 2-Person teams made of couples defined by the Rules and Regulations of McConnell Golf. Full Golf members only.
(MCG Corporate and National Members are eligible) FORMAT - Best Ball Gross and Net of the Twosome (Same ball may be used for both scores)
Thank You STARTING TIME - The event will be a 12:00pm shotgun start for Your FLIGHTS - Flights will be determined by the tees played. Payouts will be determined by the number of Contributions! teams in each flight. Prizes will be awarded for best gross and net in each flight. HANDICAP - 80% of handicap
TEES TO BE PLAYED
HOTEL INFORMATION
White Tees - 6302 yards (Men ages 59 and under)
Courtyard Marriott I 1815 Front Street I 919-309-1500
Green Tees - 5581 yards (Men ages 60 and over)
Durham Hilton I 3800 Hillsborough Road I 919-383-8033
Red Tees - 5126 yards (Ladies) REGISTRATION
Registration deadline is Tuesday, September 21st and is limited to the first 40 teams. You may register by calling your home club professional staff or online through the McConnell Golf Calendar on the website.
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TEE IT UP A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF GOLF
A NOTE FROM YOUR COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Old North Members,
Fall is finally here! This is my favorite season and I believe the golf course loves it as well. The greens are enjoying the cool mornings and the Bermuda is still getting some heat in the afternoons. Typically October is our busiest month and that certainly appears to be the case again this year. I appreciate your patience as we successfully dealt with the stress of the summer heat on the greens.
I hope the last few months have treated you well. We are entering my, along with our putting greens, favorite time of the year...Fall, Football, Fire-Pits. I may have never been in such a hurry to get to cooler weather. After Labor Day Weekend we will be closing for two and a half days to perform the aeration of the greens. With that said, we are staying positive regarding the rebound of the putting surface because we have plenty planned over the next few months that we are hopeful for your participation. Be ready to jump into our Ladies Member-Guest, Men's Individual Fall Match Play, Sundowners, Nine and Dine with WINE, OneDay Member-Guest, and The All-Member Club Championship.
I would also like to thank our facility maintenance department for being available at a moment's notice to make numerous electrical repairs on the course. Our main priority now is to get the greens back to a challenging speed for you and your guest to enjoy.
Please keep following our Instagram page to see what new gear I may have rolling in. Thank you again for all the support.
See you on the course! Chris Chapman
Stay Safe and Stay Healthy, Justin Mathers, PGA
FITTING DATES GOLF COURSE CLOSURES The golf course will be closed Tuesday, September 7Wednesday, September 8 for aerification and will reopen Thursday, September 9 at 12:00pm.
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TaylorMade | Sunday, September 26 | 1:00pm-5:00pm Titleist | Saturday, October 2 | 1:00pm-5:00pm Call the Golf Shop to schedule your one hour fitting appointment. Walk-ups are welcome, but appointments are preferred in order to guarantee your spot.
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TEE IT UP & FITNESS JUNIOR GOLF CAMP Justin, his team, and all of the campers had such a great time during our Junior Golf Camp. We had some of the biggest participation we have ever seen and hope to welcome more to the course with us next year.
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 As summer is fading and fall approaches, the leaves are turning the same colors of a sunset. The air is a little less humid and a little crisper. The busy lake calms, to a more peaceful and tranquil scene. These are the times that our full-time residents look forward to the most. Fall boating is probably the most enjoyable boating time of the year. The days aren’t as hot, but the water is still warm enough to enjoy swimming and playing. The bass fishing is at its best, as it cools down they become more active. Now is to the time to break out those spinners, crank, and swimbaits. They will be trying to fatten up for the winter to come. So don’t forget to take your rod and reels out with you. Also, fall gives a great opportunity to correct any issues with your trailer you may have. We have already begun doing trailer inspections so that you will be ahead of any problems that might cause a headache when you’re ready for your vessel to be put away for the off-season. Feel free to call and ask if there is anything we have found with your trailer that needs repair. Our hours of operation will change as we enter the fall and are listed below. Get out there and enjoy the lake during this amazing time. And soak up as much of the days as you can. Before you know it winter will be here! As always have a swell day! Fall Hours: (Starting after Labor Day) Wednesday-Sunday | 9:00am-5:00pm Dockmaster Dustin Hinson
RACQUET STRINGING AND LESSONS
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 (72 Hour Turnaround) Stringing provided by Kent - $30 Bring your own string - $20 Private and group lessons One hour private lesson - $50 Half-hour private lesson - $30 One hour group lesson/clinic - $60 Court Maintenance Schedule Monday | Closed Tuesday-Saturday | 7:00am-9:00am
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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
