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YOUR CLUB PCC FRONT DESK I 704.846.8475 CURBSIDE TO-GO I 704.846.8475 DINNER I Tuesday-Saturday I 5:00pm-8:00pm PRESTON'S DINING ROOM I (Reservations Recommended) DINNER I Tuesday I 5:30pm-8:00pm Wednesday-Saturday I 5:30pm-9:00pm TABLE 16 DINING ROOM I (Reservations Recommended) DINNER I Tuesday I 5:30pm-8:00pm Wednesday-Saturday I 5:30pm-9:00pm TABLE 16 BAR & LOUNGE I (First Come, First Serve - Must be Seated) DINNER I Tuesday I 5:30pm-8:00pm Wednesday-Saturday I 5:30pm-9:00pm WEST PAVILION * Monday I Closed Tuesday-Thursday I 11:00am-8:00pm Friday-Saturday I 11:00am-9:00pm Sunday I 11:00am-8:00pm TURNHOUSE * Monday I 11:00am-8:00pm Tuesday-Thursday I 10:00am-8:00pm Friday-Saturday I 9:00am-9:00pm Sunday I 10:00am-8:00pm BEVERAGE CART * Monday I Closed Tuesday-Wednesday I 10:00am-5:00pm Thursday I 10:00am-6:30pm Friday-Sunday I 9:00am-5:00pm *Friday and Saturday Evenings from 8:00pm to Close, the West Pavilion is "Adults Only" *Hours are subject to change, based on Weather and Volume of Business CARD ROOM Monday I Closed Tuesday-Saturday I 11:00am-8:00pm Sunday I 11:00am-6:00pm GRAB-N-GO ON THE RANGE Saturday-Sunday I 11:00am-2:00pm GOLF SHOP AND FACILITIES I 704.846.6325 Golf Shop I Tuesday - Sunday I 7:30am-5:30pm Practice Facilities I Tuesday-Saturday I 7:30am-6:30pm Sunday I 7:30am-6:00pm (clean pick range) TENNIS SHOP I 704.846.9022 Monday-Thursday I 8:00am-7:00pm Friday I 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday-Sunday I 9:00am-4:00pm Tennis Courts Open Daily I 8:00am-10:00pm *Tennis Pros will be around to help during the day if no shop attendant is present FITNESS CENTER I 704.846.1019 Monday-Friday I 5:00am-9:00pm Saturday I 6:00am-5:00pm Sunday I 8:00am-6:00pm
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PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB STAFF Howard S. Murphy, Jr., CCM hmurphy@providencecc.com Corporate Director of Culinary Operations Providence Country Club General Manager Steve Windham I steve@providencecc.com Assistant General Manager Laura Bohling I lbohling@providencecc.com Membership Director Kathy Kelly I kkelly@providencecc.com Communications Director Scott Reiseterer I sreisterer@providencecc.com Club Accountant Kevin Reardon I kreardon@providencecc.com Director of Golf Mark Scott I mscott@providencecc.com Golf Course Superintendent Beck Bond I bbond@providencecc.com Director of Tennis Kymberly Reed I kreed@providencecc.com Fitness and Activities Director John Crawford I jcrawford@providencecc.com Executive Chef Crystal Williams I cwilliams@providencecc.com Director of Catering and Events Hope Wittschen I hwittschen@providencecc.com Events Coordinator
Carmen Ganoe I cganoe@providencecc.com Food and Beverage Manager Jeff Orel I jorel@providencecc.com Director of Facilities Maintenance
IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...……………….……………..…………....2 Manager's Message.….....….................……..3 Assistant GM Message....................................4 Membership...….…………….……………....…..5-7 PCC Buzz.........………….…..……………......……..8 Dining.............................…....……..….....……..9 ClubEvents.................................................10 Golf Fore All..................…..…..….......……....11 Greens and Grounds....……………..……......12 McConnell Golf News…....…............….…...13 MCG Wine..................................................14 Tennis........................……...…….…..….………15 Fitness.............................................…........16 Aquatics....................................................17 Calendar...............................................18-19
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MANAGER'S MESSAGE
Dear Providence Members, Summer is in full swing and patriotism reigns at PCC. Make sure to join us on Saturday, July 3rd for an amazing family centric evening filled with great food and beverage, entertainment and FIREWORKS!! This PCC tradition is spectacular and we are so excited to welcome all the new families who joined the Club over the last couple of years. We want you to know, this is one of our more exciting events every year, so don’t miss it. Ladies and gentlemen, we have had a few inquiries about lunch service in our restaurant, Table 16. Candidly speaking, even before the pandemic our indoor lunch dining was used sparingly and the demand was very inconsistent. This issue actually began when we built the West Pavilion back in 2014. So many of our members prefer the open air dining by the pool and with the extended Turnhouse menu offering a variety of healthy items, it is no longer a typical pool snack bar by any means. Furthermore, during the summer months with beautiful weather, Table 16 has been even slower. Regardless of the small turnout, we are absolutely sensitive to this issue and plan to re-engage our indoor lunch service in the fall of this year. Back in May we completed the renovation to the veranda on the backside of the clubhouse. This was an unexpected capital investment this year of well over $150,000. We are very grateful this was done, as eventually it could have become a safety issue. McConnell Golf continues to reinvest in our Club and we feel this is a big reason why we’ve become so desirable to join. Having said this, there will always be a list of desirable and or wish list items. We strategically plan multiple improvements over a period of years. Case in point, we have completed 2 of 3 sections for a new deck surface at our pool complex. The surface is beautiful and is more comfortable in high heat than the plain cement surface it used to be. Next year we plan to finish the deck around the kiddy pool and the locker rooms and hopefully, our capital improvements will include the resurfacing of the competition pool. Again, these are high ticket items and will be considered with all other golf course, tennis, clubhouse and fitness needs. We are so grateful to see the world slowly returning back to a new normal. Here at Providence, we are so proud of how our Members stuck with us throughout the pandemic and truly viewed the club as a safe haven and a place to have great and safe fun. I cannot say enough about the dedicated team of hardworking employees at Providence. The uncertainty of the Covid situation had a huge effect on all of us, yet the staff remained committed to our simple mission of genuine hospitality and to be there for our Members and our community. God bless them all! As always, I look forward to seeing you at the Club. Sincerely, HOWARD S. MURPHY, JR. CCM Corporate Director of Culinary Operations Providence Country Club General Manager
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AGM MESSAGE & EVENTS DEAR MEMBERS, It is so great to finally get to see everyone’s smiles again!! We in the hospitality industry thrive off of seeing those beautiful smiles every day. I know most of us are very excited to be able to do many of the things that we love again that we were not able to do because of COVID. I cannot wait to be able to go to a Panther’s game this year and hopefully some concerts. There has been a sense of optimism, normalcy, and a feeling of “WE’RE BACK” lately. We have had some great, and very well attended events, and some have even been record breaking. It is so good to see people returning to the club. As many of you know we are doing our very best to run as normal as we possibly can. We have struggled, like the rest of the hospitality industry, to find staffing and supplies (food, wine, beer, liquor, paper products, etc.). I know I have fielded many questions over the last several months on club offerings, pricing, availability of menu items, and staffing. I promise that our Team will provide the best food and service we possibly can. I ask that you have patience as we all continue to work through these changes. I am very hopeful to be able to open lunch service back up in early fall inside the Club House. We have had some great participation in all of our summer camps this year and will continue those in both July and half of August as well. In regards to our Club Events the one I am most excited about is our annual Independence Day Firework Celebration which is on Saturday July 3 this year. This event will be held on the back lawn from 6:00pm-10:00pm. Please check out our schedule of events for that week/weekend as several of our operation hours and availabilities are different that week/ weekend. Congratulations to our Piranha’s swimmers this season as they brought home a 1st place trophy (again) this year and went undefeated against Myers Park CC, Carmel CC, and Charlotte CC! Sincerely, STEVE WINDHAM Assistant General Manager
Providence Country Club Event Planning Are you ready for a celebration? Whether you are planning a Wedding, Wedding Reception, Adult or Child Birthday, Retirement Dinner, Baby Shower, or Corporate Meeting, Crystal is your go-to planner! What better time!! CONTACT: Crystal Williams cwilliams@providencecc.com Hope Wittschen hwittschen@providencecc.com
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MEMBERSHIP THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER Look at all of these wonderful new faces that have joined our PCC family! This summer is off to a great start with the PCC campus buzzing with happy campers, the West Pavilion rocking your favorites tunes for Live After Five on Friday and our Food and Drink Specials on the weekend. PCC offers you a full club calendar to make memories with family and friends. Back and better than ever is our Annual July 3rd Celebration, hop on the PCC website or the app for details on this great event and more! As you’re finalizing summer plans, have you thought about making a day trip to one of our other McConnell properties like the picturesque Old North State Club on Badin Lake? It’s not all about golf, they have paddle boats, tennis courts, pools and an incredible dining experience. So much to explore in the McConnell portfolio and you have access to it all; some of our properties even have overnight accommodations. Have a great summer and don’t forget the SPF! Warm regards, LAURA BOHLING Membership Director
PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS: NOT PICTURED
Josh & Lori Benton and son Coleman Scott & Kim Besendorfer and children Connor, Tyler & Brandon Derry & Karen Bishop Mariah & Adam Corkhill and children Jackson, Kingston & Vivian Matt & Anna Cronmiller
Enrique Alzate & Juliette Celin and children Carolina & Santiago
Julian Bravo & Marcela Cortes and son Luca
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Tony & Sandra Bedikian and children Christine, Caroline, Ashley & Ryan
Matt & Kate Doherty and children Palmer & Walker
Sean & Stacy Hertel and daughter Anna Mike & Lara Link and children Peyton & Bradley Jordan Litsky and children Preston, Tristan, Titus & Ty Mark & Melissa O’Brien and children Michael, Macallan & Mason
Chris Bell
Blake & Jenna Enoch and children Prescott & Townsend
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MEMBERSHIP NEW MEMBERS:
Jeff & Angelica Flanigan and children Stella & Jack
Landry & Hannah Jarvis and children Column & Clover
Tony & Lisa Long and children Gwyneth & Anthony
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Eric & Wendy Griffin and children Evie, Matthew & Molly
Ross & Amanda Kirkman and children Rhys, Harry & Ellie
Stephen Matson and Jen O’Brien
Caroline & Tom Horne and children Grant & Will
Masherill & Donnie Koonce
Kelsey Perry
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MEMBERSHIP NEW MEMBERS:
Bjorn & Kelly Reigle
Phillip & Renee Schreibman and children Asher, Mayer & Sadie Pearl
Chris & Jamey Underwood and children Kellen, Brielle & Stella
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Jared & Kristin Salina and daughter Sophie
Andrew & Morgan Thorndyke and children Anderson & Reagan
Andrew & Kristine Wehn and children Landon, Tristan & Sawyer
Greg & Jan Schneider
Zach & Crystal Thornton and children Liza, Luke & Leah
Justin & Melissa White and children Liam & Meg
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PCC buzz Check out the latest snapshots from Providence Country Club! Keep sharing your experiences at PCC by tagging us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.
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Had the best time celebrating the most amazing couple for (finally)tying the knot! #mattmarriedmary#marymarriedmatt
Camden is ready for his first match of the season with @jrpga at @providencecc
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DINING
PRESTON'S, TABLE 16 & TABLE 16 BAR AND LOUNGE AVAILABLE: TUESDAY I 5:30pm - 8:00pm SATURDAY I 5:30pm - 9:00pm Call the Front Desk at 704.846.8475 to make your reservation.
Our dining rooms are open and welcoming you to join us. Executive Chef - John Crawford and his culinary team offer delectable weekly specials that will be sure to please your palate. Please ask your server for a beverage that will round out your meal.
PCC WINE OFFERINGS POOLSIDE PREMIUM WINE SELECTIONS Dear Members, thank you for your great feedback and ideas. Due to overwhelming demand, we are adding "Premium by the Bottle Poolside Wine" selections to our beverages. This will be available at the West Pavilion, Turn House as well as Poolside Pours, a new 9oz pour, so you don’t have to get up from sunning (as often!) I also wanted to mention if you see some of your favorite brands or wine or beer are not in stock, it is because we are seeing major shortages of many items due to the back up in shipping and the overwhelming demand for these products nationally. I am working with the distributors on a daily basis to keep these in stock for you.
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY Every Wednesday in Table 16 and Preston's we will be offering any bottle of wine $99 and under at half price
TO-GO CURBSIDE AVAILABLE: TUESDAY - SATURDAY I 5:00pm - 8:00pm
We appreciate you and your continued support. Very often the clubhouse phone lines become highly congested and we do not want to miss your call. If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a message in our Front Desk General Mailbox and we will call you back ASAP. Call the Front Desk at your earliest convenience from 10:00am 7:30pm to place your To-Go Order. We will have it ready to pick up Curbside at your desired date and time.
WINE OFFERINGS Call the Front Desk at 704.846.8475 to place your order
We work very closely with our wine distributors and wineries to bring excellent varietals with awesome Member pricing. We strive to offer different vineyards throughout the month. So, stay tuned for weekly e-mails with all of our Special Member Offerings. Don't forget we also have our very own McConnell wines available from Napa, California.
MEMBER BIRTHDAY NIGHT WEEKLY SPECIALS AVAILABLE: TUESDAY - SATURDAY DINE IN AND TO-GO CURBSIDE
Every week we will be offering New and Exciting Food options, To-Go and Dine in. Stay tuned to our weekly updated e-mails. The information can also be found on our PCC Website.
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Thursday, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Thursday, August 5, 12, 19 and 26 Call the Front Desk at 704.846.8475 to make your reservation
If it's your birthday in the months of July and August, come celebrate it here at the Club. Members can enjoy a complimentary entrée and dessert on one of the nights in your birthday month, in Preston's or Table 16 Dining Room. Happy Birthday!
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CLUB EVENTS
KIDS NIGHT OUT Friday, July 16 I 6:00pm - 9:00pm Cost: $25 per Child, $5 off each Sibling PCC Free Play will not be available during Kids Night Out
Back by popular demand!
Calling all kids, tonight will be a night of Water Wars. Bring your bathing suit and a towel. You will get WET! Featured Movie: Raya
FOOD, FRIENDS AND FIREWORKS SATURDAY, JULY 3 I 6:00pm - 10:00pm Buffet I 6:00pm - 9:00pm Early Pricing By July 1: $25++ per Adult, $13.50++ per Child (6-11), 5 & Under Free Full Member Charge Bar I 48 Hours Cancellation Policy We will not be offering A la Carte or To-Go Orders RSVP Online or by calling the Front Desk at 704.846.8475
Join us for a fun filled night of Music, Food, Crafts and Interactive Kids Entertainment on the Back Lawn. Fireworks at Dusk!
KIDS NIGHT OUT Friday, August 13 I 6:00pm - 9:00pm Cost: $25 per Child, $5 off each Sibling PCC Free Play will not be available during Kids Night Out
Looking back at our memories of the Summer. We will have activities, crafts, dinner and a movie. Featured Movie: Camp Rock
GOLF CART DRIVE-IN MOVIE SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 Registration at 8pm $8++ per Person $20++ per Family (Up to 5 Immediate Family Members) Golf Cart Rentals - $10 per Cart Reservations are required | 48 Hours Cancellation Policy RSVP Online or by calling the Front Desk at 704.846.8475 Featured Movie: Tom and Jerry 2021 (PG)
Movie begins at dusk I Popcorn Bar Included Can you smell the popcorn? Join us on the Back Lawn for a Good Old Fashioned Drive-In Movie! Ride your golf cart and grab your lawn chairs or blanket and settle in to watch a new version of an old classic ~ Tom and Jerry (2021 -PG)
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GOLF FORE ALL
2021 PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB TOURNAMENT AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE July 3 (Sat) 8-9 (Thurs-Fri) 19 (Mon) 24 (Sat)
FROM THE LINKS What a great first half of the Golf season we’ve had. Congratulations to Jim Honeycutt and Patrick Carney on being “Crowned” Champions of the 2021 Crown Cup. It was a great finish as they held off Axel Vega and Bill Greco on the final hole of the shoot-out. The competition calendar slows down a bit before we hit the back half of the year. Before too long we’ll be enjoying Member Guest, Club Championship, Fall MemberMember, and other team events. Our Club remains very active and healthy, especially as we see Junior Camps full again. It’s very exciting to see Providence return with nearly all activities returning to normal since the Pandemic. We hope you all get a chance to enjoy the Club for all it offers.
August 7 (Sat) 12 (Thurs) 27-29 (Fri-Sun)
4th of July Firecracker Classic Junior Club Championship Carolinas Pro-Junior Tip & Tuck Parent-Child Championship Summer Guest Day Club Championship Men & Women (Champ Flight Friday-TBD)
September 6 (Mon) Labor Day Member-Member 10-11 (Fri-Sat) Fall Member-Member 23-25 (Thurs-Sat) The Cates Invitational October 8-9 (Fri-Sat) 14 (Thurs)
Senior Club Championship Fall Guest Day
All the best,
November 20 (Sat)
Turkey Trot
KEVIN REARDON, PGA PGA Director of Golf
December 4 (Sat)
Spence Test
MISSING PUTTS Missing putts is ok! Look we aren’t all perfect, don’t putt like Tiger in his prime, or putt like Phil coming down the stretch at Kiawah to win the PGA. We’ll miss putts occasionally and so do the Pros. Missing putts in the correct spot will help lower your scores and reduce the dreaded 3-putt. Many students struggle with reading break or not missing on the high side of the hole enough. Adding break to your putts will allow the ball to get closer to the hole as it loses speed. A putt that is hit on the “low” side of the hole will continue to work away from the cup as it loses speed. A ball a played to the higher side will break closer to the hole as it loses pace.Remember this as you are lagging putts or have putts that you don’t expect to make….30 footers or so.Ideally you’ll have a mindset of trying to make EVERY putt you look at, but we all know missing putts is part of the game. So, hop on a practice green to roll some putts and pay attention to what the ball does as it loses pace. Feel free to stop by the Golf Shop and ask our Professionals about this mindset….We’re glad to help!
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GREENS AND GROUNDS
PCC GOLF COURSE UPDATE It is hard to believe that we have already made it halfway through 2021. After a successful aerification process, the greens should heal quickly. We will continue to do monthly venting on greens for plant health going forward. It is during this time of the year that the plants are thriving in the heat. By venting, we are letting the soil breathe to make sure that the root zone is getting plenty of oxygen. As we move deeper into the summer, the biggest challenge for us will be staying on top of regular mowing and maintenance, especially the rough. The timing of our bulk spread fertilizer was earlier this year than it has been in the past, so I don’t expect the rough to get “out of control” due to added fertility during peak growth. Also the addition of a new rough mower should allow us to hopefully keep the height of cut the same all year. In addition to all of this, we are going to do a trial of a chemical herbicide, at very low rates, that would basically slow down or stop the growth of the rough for a few weeks to the point where we may be able to skip a week of mowing. If we like what we see with the chemical trial, this may become a valuable tool, and a labor saver, for keeping the rough under control. This is not to be confused with a Plant Growth Regulator (PGR). PGRs are critical in maintaining fine turf at a high level. PGRs alter the growth processes of the plants, thus slowing the growth or the way in which they grow. Different PGRs do different things, depending on the needs of your turf. They can suppress seedheads, change leaf texture, promote different growth habits, or reduce clippings to name a few. We use PGRs on our fairways (21 day interval) and our greens (weekly) mainly for clipping yield reduction and leaf texture. See you on the course, MARK SCOTT Golf Course Superintendent
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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS ON-SITE LODGING AT MCCONNELL GOLF SITES Looking to do something this summer with the family or take a golf trip? McConnell Golf has three great locations that offer on-site lodging for your convenience at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, NC, Old North State Club on Badin Lake and Musgrove Mill Golf Club near Clinton, SC. While traveling to these locations, ask about playing other McConnell Golf courses to enhance your trip. Contact your home club professional to make a reservation.
- THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS Founded in 2007, Folds of Honor's mission is to provide educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. Their motto says it best: Honor their Sacrifice. Educate their Legacy. To display McConnell Golf’s commitment to these families who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms, members of the golf professional staff at each of our properties played a golf marathon from sun-up until sun-down beginning on Tuesday, June 1, and on select dates in June and July. Each golf professional committed to playing at least 100 holes! To date, McConnell Golf has raised over $278,000! Thank you!
SEDGEFIELD COTTAGE AND SUITE For additional information, contact Angela Ayers at 336-299-5324 or email aayers@sedgefieldcc.com.
LAKESIDE LODGING AT OLD NORTH STATE CLUB For reservations, please email lodging@oldnorthstateclub.com or call 336-461-2477.
WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP AUGUST 11-15, 2021 I SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Weekly and single day tickets are available NOW! McConnell Golf tickets provide tournament grounds admission and exclusive access to four hospitality venues including Slammin' Sammy's Pub located inside the clubhouse and open-air skyboxes on holes #15, #17 and #18. All tickets will be digital using your mobile device and must be purchased in advance. On-site ticket sales and Will Call will not be available. We will deliver your tickets to you digitally on your mobile device prior to the tournament. To reserve your tickets, please email your ticket request form to Alicia Lockard at alockard@mcconnellgolf.com.
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MUSGROVE MILL COTTAGES AND SUITES For information contact Director of Golf, Jeff Tallman, at 864-833-6921 or email jeff@musgrovemill.com.
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EXCLUSIVELY BOTTLED FOR MCONNELL GOLF
ABOUT THE CORLEY FAMILY The Corley family owns and manages some of the finest vineyard properties in the world, including a wine production of singular quality and distinction. The 80-acre Monticello Vineyards Estate in Napa Valley includes five vineyards, a winery, tasting room, as well as culinary and hospitality facilities. It has been a destination for fine wine lovers and visitors from around the world since the 1980s. The Corley family has grown from humble beginnings to now farming multiple vineyards in the Napa Valley. The Estate and Knollwood Vineyard in the Oak Knoll District is planted to Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah varietals.
KNOLLWOOD VINEYARD RIGHT BANK RED BLEND I NAPA VALLEY Masterfully crafted by renowned winemaker Chris Corley, the 2018 blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon was exclusively bottled for McConnell Golf. The grape varietals were hand-picked, then destemmed and berry-sorted on the crush pad. The wine was aged in New 1/3 French oak barrels for 26 months. The primary blend was assembled at 12 months, with secondary blending at 18 months, and final blend-strokes being done at 26 months. This blend has dark, luscious aromas and flavors of blackberry, anise with undercurrents of lightly toasted oak and hints of vanilla. There is a hint of pepper, and nice waves of ripe dark berry fruit on the palate. 58% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
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TENNIS SUMMER ADULT LADDER Started June 7 - August 22 Cost: $10 per Person This summer ladder will be a great way to get competitive matches in the sun this summer! Our divisions will include a Ladies and Men's Singles and Doubles Ladder. At the end of the season we will have a 4 team playoff to decide who is crowned the Summer Champion in each division! This is a great way to play matches on your own schedule this summer! Sign up with Beck at bbond@providencecc.com
FROM THE BASELINE As summer is now upon us we are thankful to be going back to a little normalcy in not only our daily lives but our tennis lives as well! We plan on having a jam packed summer schedule with a ton of events and socials for you all. From tennis to pickle ball and everything in between our goal is to have something for everyone and keep these courts rocking! Along with that we plan on offering a multitude of different Adult Clinics. Whether you are new to the game, or you’re a seasoned veteran we plan on having options for every tennis player at the club! We hope to see you all out at the courts and if there is anything we can do to make your time at the club more enjoyable, please do not hesitate to let us know! BECK BOND Director of Tennis
SUMMER JUNIOR LADDER Started June 7 - August 29 Cost: $10 per Person Along with our adult ladder we will also be hosting a Summer Junior Ladder. This is a great opportunity for kids of all levels to play some fun matches against their fellow PCC friends all summer long. We will have all divisions from Orange dot, Green dot, to Regular Ball and tournament players! Sign up with Beck at bbond@providencecc.com
ADULT CLINIC OPTIONS
COACHES CORNER
CARDIO
If you haven’t yet done so please pop over to the tennis courts and meet our new Director of Tennis Beck Bond! He was recently the Director of Junior Tennis at Carmel Country Club. He spent his collegiate career at NC State and is an avid supporter of Wolf Pack Athletics! He was named to the All ACC team and was one of only three players in NC State history to appear in four consecutive NCAA tournaments. When he is not on the tennis court Beck and his fiancé Dea, enjoy hiking, traveling and spending time with their 3 dogs, Albert, Bruna, and Ziggy!
Monday, Wednesday, Friday I 8:00am - 9:00am Cost: $15 per Person
“I look forward to getting to know everyone here at Providence Country Club and I’m so excited to be part of the PCC family! If you have any questions at all please reach out! I hope to see you on the courts soon!”
Tuesday I 6:00pm - 7:00pm I Friday I 10:00am - 11:00am Cost: $15 per Person
Beck
Come join our pros and get your heart rate up to start your day! This hour long clinic will have you running and gunning as you improve your strokes and get great exercise! SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED!!!
WOMEN ON WEDNESDAY'S Every Wednesday I 6:00pm - 7:30am Cost: $20 per Person Come on out for a fun evening of drills and competition after a long day at work or with the kids! This clinic will focus on hitting lots of balls, doubles strategy, and shot placement
BEGINNER LADIES'
Whether you’re new to tennis or haven’t picked up a racquet in years we have just the clinic for you! This is your chance to come out and learn the game of a lifetime! Our beginner clinic focuses on the basics of the game from learning the strokes, to keeping score, and eventually how to hold a rally with friends! Sign up Bret atbkarpman@providencecc.com
INTERMEDIATE LADIES' JUNIOR USTA TOURNAMENT Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25 All Day Event Please sign up by e-mailing Beck at bbond@providencecc.com
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Tuesday I 6:00pm - 7:30pm Cost: $20 per Person This clinic is ideal for our 3.0 ladies! This power hour and a half is designed for the intermediate player and combines live-ball drill sessions with situational point play. It’s a perfect opportunity to hone your skills in between matches. Please sign up by emailing jperez@providencecc.com
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FITNESS FITNESS CLASSES
FITNESS CENTER HOURS OF OPERATIONS
Join us for one or all of our Complimentary Group Fitness Classes. We will have a calendar available with the dates and times. Please pick one up at the fitness front desk.
Join us in the Fitness Center 7 days a week. We would love to see you!
AVAILABLE CLASSES: Garage Circuit I HIIT I Ripped I Yoga
MONDAY-FRIDAY I 5:00AM-9:00PM SATURDAY I 6:00AM-5:00PM SUNDAY I 8:00AM-6:00PM Please RSVP Online through the Fitness Center Website.
FITNESS ON DEMAND GOING ON VACATION? CAN'T FIND THE TIME TO TO TO THE FITNESS CENTER?? No worries... for only $7.99 per month you have 24/7 fitness access at your fingertips! You can work out at home, work, or on vacation. Contact Kym Reed at kreed@providencecc.com to sign up. Have any questions or concerns she has all the answers.
COMPLIMENTARY FITNESS CLASSES MONDAYS I WEDNESDAYS I FRIDAY AVAILABLE CLASSES - Garage Circuit I RIPPED I YOGA I HIIT
McConnell Golf is excited to offer a brand new fitness program to 11 of our clubs called Fitness on Demand. Fitness on Demand will offer 400 fitness videos our Members will be able to have access to from their personal device. From Zumba to Pilates there is something for everyone. Keep an eye out for more information coming soon!
Join us on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays for our Complimentary Fitness Classes. Each class is designed to get you on your feet and moving around to give you an excellent workout. Each class is customized and will certainly meet or even exceed your expectations.
PCC TRIATHLON CHALLENGE RUNS THE ENTIRE MONTH OF JULY 1-31 RUN/WALK I RIDE I SWIM Cost: $20 per Person Register at the Fitness Center Front Desk During registration pick up your Chart to track your progress At completion you will be entered into a prize drawing for PCC Swag and Bragging Rights
A traditional triathlon is a multi-sport event involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance events. PCC is having a Triathlon Challenge. Swim 80 laps, Run/Walk 24 Miles, and Bike 112 Miles, the equivalent of a traditional Triathlon, yet at your own pace. Come join the fitness fun! If you have a younger athlete interested in doing the race solo, please contact Kym directly at 704.846.5485 or email her at kreed@providencecc.com If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Kym Reed at kreed@providencecc.com
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AQUATICS POOL COMPLEX SCHEDULE POOL
TURNHOUSE *
WEST PAVILION *
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Monday I 11:00am-8:00pm Tuesday-Thursday I 10:00am-8:00pm Friday-Saturday I 9:00am-9:00pm Sunday I 10:00am-8:00pm
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2021 PCC SWIM TEAM A LOOK BACK AT OUR AWESOME SEASON
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JULY
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3 PCC Prime Rib 4th of July Firecracker Classics (Golf) Food, Friends and Fireworks
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7 Family Meals To-Go Wine Down Wednesday
8 Member Birthday Night Junior Club Championship (Golf)
9 Live After Five West Pavilion Five Dollar Fridays Table 16 Junior Club Championship (Golf)
10 PCC Prime Rib
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13 Soup & Salad Combo
14 Family Meals To-Go Wine Down Wednesday
15 Member Birthday Night
16 Live After Five West Pavilion Five Dollar Fridays Table 16 Kids Night Out (Water Wars)
17 PCC Prime Rib
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19 Carolinas Pro-Junior (Golf)
20 Soup & Salad Combo
21 Family Meals To-Go Wine Down Wednesday
22 Member Birthday Night
23 Live After Five West Pavilion Five Dollar Fridays Table 16
24 PCC Prime Rib USTA Junior Tournament (Tennis) Tip & Tuck (Golf)
25 USTA Junior Tournament (Tennis)
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27 Soup & Salad Combo
28 Family Meals To-Go Wine Down Wednesday
29 Member Birthday Night
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31 PCC Prime Rib
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JULY COOKIE OF THE MONTH: THE ULTIMATE COOKIE Ron Gordils - Old North State Club This past summer while my wife was pregnant she had an occasional sweet tooth. I came across this fun and playful recipe to help fulfill the craving. From the crunch of the cornflake to the great balance of flavor I think it’s a great year-round cookie! I hope you all enjoy it! Cheers from my family to yours! INGREDIENTS 1 Cup Unsalted Butter, softened 1 Cup Granulated Sugar 1 Cup Brown sugar, packed 1 Cup Vegetable Oil 1 Large Egg 1 TSP Baking Soda 1 TSP Salt 1 TSP Vanilla 1 Cup Quick Cooking Oats 3 ½ Cups All-Purpose Flour 1/2 Cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut 1 Cup Lightly Crushed Cornflakes 1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
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DIRECTIONS Cream butter and sugars in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream until light and fluffy. You can also use a hand mixer. Add oil and stir until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, mix until smooth, then stir in the salt and baking soda. Mix in oats and flour until just mixed. Stir in coconut, nuts, and cornflakes. Scoop Tablespoon balls of cookie dough onto a cookie sheet covered in wax or parchment paper. No need to spread the balls out, you’re just going to chill them. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least one hour. (If you chill longer than 4 hours you may need to let them warm up a few minutes on the counter before baking.) Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silpat baking mats. Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Lightly press down with the palm of your hand. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until the bottoms just start to turn golden brown. Cool at least 5 minutes on the cookie sheet before removing to rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
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AUGUST 1
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3 Soup & Salad Combo
4 Family Meals To-Go Wine Down Wednesday
5 Member Birthday Night
6 Live After Five West Pavilion Five Dollar Fridays Table 16
7 PCC Prime Rib Parent-Child Championship (Golf)
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11 Family Meals To-Go Wine Down Wednesday
12 Member Birthday Night Summer Guest Day (Golf)
13 Live After Five West Pavilion Five Dollar Fridays Table 16 Kids Night Out - Camp Rock
14 PCC Prime Rib
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17 Soup & Salad Combo
18 Family Meals To-Go Wine Down Wednesday
19 Member Birthday Night
20 Live After Five West Pavilion Five Dollar Fridays Table 16
21 PCC Prime Rib
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24 Soup & Salad Combo
25 Family Meals To-Go Wine Down Wednesday Ladies' Member Guest (Tennis)
26 Member Birthday Night
27 Live After Five West Pavilion Five Dollar Fridays Table 16 Club Championship Men & Women (Champ Flight Friday- TBD) (Golf)
28 PCC Prime Rib Golf Cart Drive-In Movie Club Championship Men & Women (Golf)
29 30 Club Championship Men & Women (Golf
31 Soup & Salad Combo
AUGUST COOKIE OF THE MONTH: PEACH COBBLER COOKIE Dennis Freeland – Porters Neck Country Club When I first moved to Wilmington, I had a friend visiting family in town that I was going to help with a dinner for 15 people. I said I would pick up the produce and see what happens. I stopped at Port City Produce and was impressed with what I found. One of the items was local peaches from nearby Dowless Peach Orchard. We made a peach salsa that night that ended up being a big hit! So the local peaches here in Wilmington helped inspire this recipe for Peach Cobbler cookies. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 1 Cup Unsalted Butter, softened 1 Cup Sugar 1/3 Cup Packed Brown Sugar 1 Large Egg, room temperature 1 TSP Vanilla Extract 1/4 TSP Almond Extract 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour 1 ½ TSP Ground Cinnamon 1 TSP Cream of Tartar 1 TSP Baking Soda 1/2 TSP Salt 1/4 TSP Ground Nutmeg 1 Cup Diced Peeled Fresh Peaches
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DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy for 5 to 7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in peaches. Drop dough by Tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto parchment lined baking sheets. Bake until set, 14 to 16 minutes. Cool on pans for 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
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MEN'S SATURDAY CLINIC 3.0 / 3.5+ (TENNIS) Saturday I 8:00am - 9:00am / 9:00am - 10:00am Cost: $15 per Person Come out and start your weekend on the right foot! Our men’s Saturday morning clinic offers an hour of doubles strategy, stroke development, and a great workout. Please sign up by emailing Brett at bkarpman@providencecc.com
