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Wellness & Aquatics Junior Programs
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WELCOME! PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING MEMBERS TO PORTERS NECK. Mike & Mary Flinn Sport
Dr. Michael & Mrs. Becky Questell Sport
Paul & Abby Keehn Golf
OUR
NEW
Denis & Lindsay Cashin Killian & Reilly Sport
Steve & Kelley Leger Brady, Ladi, & Bryson Sport
Jim & Becky Sullivan Sport
John & Christina Gillespie Coral & Carter Young Executive Golf
Debbie Wilson & John Schuster Golf
Kyle & Lisa Jordan Parker & Blaire Young Executive Sport
Spencer & Emmie Beard
Beau & Alex DeHass
Parker & Charlie Golf
Hannah & Carter Young Executive Golf
Kelley & Anna Marie Precythe & Michael Young Executive Sport
Kurtis & Shelby Keiser Young Executive Golf
Geoff & Lindsey Gregg
John & Katherine Crumpton
& Owen Sport
Michael & Molly Golf
Dona Caine Francis Sport
Mandy Norton & Kathy Rowlett Sport
Robert & Tiffany Brooks
Bobby & Keri Bartholomew
Lee & Lily Sport
Sport
Zane & Sara Bennett Tripp & Joanna Burton Jack, Ryan, Luke & Colby Sport
Spencer & Mae Young Executive Sport
John & Nina Vance Jorge Parodi & Ulyssa Darrow
Sport
Sport
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He Did It! CHEF JP MAKES IT TO THE SECOND ROUND!
Porters Neck Executive Chef, James
For his First Round Plate Chef
'JP' James R. Patterson, made it to
JP, presented Cast Iron Seared
the next round of judging for the
Brasstown Beef Ribeye, Miso
NCRLA Chef Showdown! In it's fifth
Master
year, the competition showcases
Purée, Ashe County Blue Cheese
chefs, pastry chefs and mixologists
and Caramelized Fennel Bread
in North Carolina. The competition,
Pudding,
which started with 48 competitors,
Scuppernog Demi-Glacé, Terra
will only have 15 chefs moving
Vita Farm Micro Arugula &
forward to the next round. On July
Flowers with a Candied Pecan
19th,
Crumble.
JP
contestants
and will
the
remaining
prepare
Miso
Sweet
Duplin
Tickets
Potato
Winery
will
be
their
available for purchase for the
second dish, for 4 judges in Raleigh,
August 9th event. Look for more
NC. The process will be repeated,
details to be announced soon!
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2021 Wyndham Championship
August 11 - 15, 2021 | Sedgefield Country Club MCCONNELL GOLF OFFERINGS 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 hole No. 15, 17 and 18. Weekly and single day tickets are available now.
NEW THIS YEAR
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.
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW
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TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 Practice Rounds for PGA Tour Professionals: All Day Dejoy/Wos Pro-Am
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 First Round Tournament Play 7:00am - 7:00pm
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 Third Round Tournament Play 8:00am - 6:00pm
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 Final Round Tournament Play 8:00am - 6:00pm
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 Second Round Tournament Play 7:00am - 7:00pm
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Beer Tasting THURSDAY, JULY 29TH | 5:00 - 7:00 PM Please join us for a Beer Tasting with Carl Cross, Head Brewer at Flying Machine Brewing Company! This event is free for Beer Club Members and $10 for Non-Beer Club Members. Register Online.
Join the Beer Club
Join the Beer Club now for $45, with Complimentary Growler and $1 off all Draft Beers. Contact Pallas at catering@portersneckcountryclub.com
to
join.
Registration is required and must be made online or by calling 686-8180 by Tuesday, July 27th.
Cocktails & Vino PORTERS OFFERS DAILY DELICIOUS WINE FLIGHTS
DRINK
SPECIALS
AND
Daily Drink Specials Tuesday: $1 Off Domestic Beers Wednesday: $2 Off Featured Glasses of Wine & $12 Wine Flights Thursday: $1 Off Craft Beers, $5 Beer Flights Friday: $5 House Liquor Saturday: $2 Off Specialty Cocktails Sunday: $5 Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas
Porters Hours
Lunch | Tuesday – Sunday | 11 AM - 3 PM Dinner | Wednesday - Thursday | 5 PM - 7 PM Dinner | Friday - Saturday | 5 PM - 8 PM Reservations are not required for lunch but they are required for dinner. POST | SOCIAL
New Menu! Chef JP created a new menu that became available on July 7th. Visit the Dining page of our website for the complete details!
Weekly Dinner Specials Weekly Dinner Specials can be found on the Dining News page of the Porters Neck website. Who's Hungry?! PAGE 10
THE "PORTER"HOUSE NIGHT Saturday, July 17th | Porters | 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Reservations are required. Reservations are made through website Dining Dashboard or by calling Porters at 686-8145.
From the Grill
Sides, Choose 2
½ Rack of Australian Lamb $38
Garlic Whipped Potatoes
Creamed Spinach
Chilean Sea Bass (6oz) $38
Buttermilk Fried Onion Rings
Grilled Asparagus
Meyers Filet Mignon (6oz) $38
Aromatic Herbed Rice
Buttered Haricot Verts
Brasstown NY Strip (14oz) $48
Loaded Baked Potato
Steamed Vegetables
Slow Roasted Brasstown Prime Rib with Au Jus (12oz Cut
Wedge Cut Fries
$36 or 18oz Cut $48) True North (USA) Salmon (7oz) $28
Add-Ons and Sauces: Pick One
Grill Additions
Traditional Veal Demi
Roasted Mushroom Blend
Hollandaise
Peppercorn Demi-Glace
Bleu Cheese Demi-Glace
Garlic Herbed Butter
5oz Lobster Tail $18 5 Jumbo Marinated Shrimp $15 POST | SOCIAL
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Escudo Rojo WINE PAIRING DINNER THURSDAY, JULY 22ND | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
FIRST COURSE Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2020 Citrus Poached Salmon, Truffled Asparagus Puree, Dill Yogurt, Pea Tendrils SECOND COURSE Chardonnay Reserva 2019 Almond Crusted Halibut, Peach Chutney, Buttered Brioche, Toasted Amaretto Meringue THIRD COURSE Pinot Noir Reserva 2019 Braised Duck and Wild Mushroom Vol au Vent, Balsamic Roasted Pearl Onions, Parsnip Cream FOURTH COURSE Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2018 Dijon-Herb Roasted Filet of Beef, Parmesan Whipped Potatoes, Charred Asparagus, Rosemary Demi-Glace DESSERT Syrah Reserva 2019 Bacon-Bourbon Brownies with Salted Caramel Ice Cream
COST & REGISTRATION The cost is 95++ for Wine Club Members and $120++ for non-wine club members. Registration is required and can be made online or by calling 686-8145 by Monday, July 19th. POST | SOCIAL
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Family Luau Poolside Cookout & DJ
SATURDAY, JULY 24TH | 4:30 - 7:30 PM | PNCC FAMILY POOL
Menu Kalua Pork Huli Huli Chicken Hawaiian Glazed Beef Spicy Mango Glazed Hot Wings Hawiian Rolls with Whipped Honey Butter Luau Fried Rice Sweet Honey Butter Glazed Corn on the Cobb Summer Tossed Salad Sliced Watermelon
Cost & Registration Adults: $28++ | Children 12 and Over: $16++ | Children Under 12: $6++ Children 3 and Under are Complimentary. Members are asked to register online or by calling 686-8145 72 Hour Cancellation Policy Enforced
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JULY 4TH Parade & Pool Party at Porters Neck 10:30 AM: Parade
8:00 AM: Golf Cart Decorating Begins (advanced reservation for golf carts is required) 10:00 AM: Parade Participants gather at the Clubhouse 10:30 AM: Parade Begins at Clubhouse
10:45 AM: Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, Singing of Nat’l Anthem, Judging of Carts Sign up with Jen by noon on July 2nd to reserve your cart. Contact her at 910-686-8161 xt. 128 or activities@portersneckcountryclub.com 1 cart per family or club organization. Contact Jen if you would like to drive a car in the parade.
Golf Cart Decorating Contest 1st place $50 Gift Certificate 2nd place $25 Gift Certificate 3rd place $15 Gift Certificate
Pool Party with DJ
Enjoy a poolside cookout, DJ, Water Slide and Slip-n-slide at the Family Pool! Look for more details to be announced, shortly. 12:00 - 3:00 PM: Poolside Buffet 12:00 - 5:00 PM: DJ
Poolside Buffet
Adults: $24.95++ | Children 12-16: $14.95 | Children 6-11: $6.95 | Children 5 and Under are Complimentary. Reservations are required and can be made online via the website calendar or through the McConnell Golf App! Watermelon, Feta, Blueberry, Arugula Salad Creamy Cheddar Macaroni Salad Hidden Valley Ranch Potato Salad Granny’s Green Bean Casserole Classic Burgers and All Beef Hot Dogs with Accoutrements Beer Can Chicken with Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce Sweet Mesquite Dry Rubbed Ribs Chilled Jell-O Marinated Grapes Cookies and Brownies POST | SOCIAL
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'PNCC SOCIAL GROUP
Ladies On the Loose, Luncheon THURSDAY, JULY 27TH | 11:30 AM | PNCC BALLROOM This month's speaker is Shelley L. Morse, is the Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Ladies On the Loose is a social club that is open to all PNCC ladies! Please select one of the following plated options: Option 1: Three Grain Burger with Hummus, Avocado, and Black Bean Salsa. Served with Sweet Potato Fries Option 2: Classic Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad (Chopped Romaine, Garlic and Herb Croutons, Shredded Parmesan, Creamy Caesar Dressing, and Parmesan Crisp) COST & REGISTRATION: $22 per person includes coffee, tea, tax & gratuity. Please bring $1.00 CASH when checking in at the meeting for LOL kitty. Reservations are required and can be made online.
What's On Tap? Cobia Kolsch | Wrightsville Beach Brewing Company, Wilmington, NC Pin High Pilsner | Highland Brewing Company, Asheville, NC. Tropical Lighting IPA | Wilmington Brewing Company, Wilmington, NC Midtown Swank Double IPA | Wilmington Brewing Company, Wilmington, NC
Red Oak Amber Lager | Red Oak Brewing Company , Whitsett, NC Signal Fire Session | Wrightsville Beach, NC German Lager | Edward Teach Brewing Company, Wilmington NC Sweet Josie | Lonerider Brewing Company, Raleigh NC
Wilmywood Wit | Wrightsville Beach Brewing Company, Wilmington, NC
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Pro Shop Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Short Game Area Schedule
The grow in for the short game area is looking great. We will all be anxious to get out there soon. We have come up with a tentative schedule on how we plan on using the area in relation to just practice time and playing the 4-hole loop. No facility that we know of has a set up close to what we have.Please be patient as we learn and adjust as we go. Monday – Closed All Day for Maintenance Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 7:30am-2pm: Practice Only | 3pm: Short Course Play Only
Upcoming Golf Events July 4th: Regular play is scheduled. July 5th: Course is open July 6th: All facilities are Closed July 10th: 2 Man Tough Pin Day July 12th - 15th: Course Closed for Greens & Course Aerification July 27th: Men’s Member-Guest Registration is available Aug 7th & 8th: MGA Ryder Cup Aug 21st & 22nd: Sr/Super Sr Championship
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 7:30am– Close: Practice Only All Day For safety reasons, we ask that members DO NOT practice while the course is open for Play and please DO NOT attempt to play the course when it is time for Practice only. When the short course is open for play, please only tee off from the tee markers. This schedule will change when the time changes in the fall.
Ladies Golf Trip Let's Go!
JULY 13TH - 16TH | WITH COACH DANA! Coach Dana has planned another fun golf trip for our ladies! We will begin on July 13th at Old North State, where we will play golf and stay in the lodges that are on premise. Next we will travel to another sister property, the Country Club of Asheville, where we will play golf on July 15th. We will travel back home on July 16th. Look for more details to follow! POST | GOLF
Shootout Winner! Congratulations to Bill Holloway who won the 2021 MGA Governors Cup Shootout on June 16th! Bill defeated 7 other MGA members by making par-net birdie on Holes 7, 8, and 9 to take the 3-hole shootout PAGE 16
Turf Notes
By: Chris Parham, PNCC Golf Course Superintendent
It is hard to believe it is already July 2021! Time goes by fast when you are busy. We continue to work on all areas throughout the course. Pruned back azaleas on holes 2,3 and 4. Removed some azaleas on 2 and re-sodded the area behind 2 green. Currently working on beds and general cleanup through out the course as well. We are in full course maintenance mode. Our goal for each week is to mow all the tees, fairways and approaches 3 times per week. We mow the rough at least once and now we have started mowing some of the rough twice a week. All other turf areas we mow once a week. The clubhouse grounds are mowed 3 times a week. The bunkers are fly mowed and edged every two weeks. The month of June the bunkers were washed out 4 times which we call extreme and it averages 54-man hours just to get the bunkers some what playable. The exposed bunker linear is getting worse, we are aware and have started removing the linear. Please be careful when you are in the hazard hitting a shot.
Short Game Project Update Short game area is growing in nicely. This is due to the fact that June was such a wet month for us at PNCC, with over 14 inches for the month. We noticed that we needed to add more drainage into the short game area, so we added substantial drainage throughout the area. The greens are really starting to fill in and grow. We will start everyday mowing and frequent top dressing to make the greens into a putting surface. The range project is moving along. We have started installing sod on the range tee and still moving dirt and shaping the target greens. We are still on schedule for our late August opening. We have installed and are in the process of installing 3 backup generators out on the course. The purpose is to make sure we have reliable power supply for the pumps that are used for removing water out on the course. We installed one at the 8th tee. This generator is responsible for keeping the main pump on 8 running. The pump removes most of the water from the range, holes 1,8 and some of the clubhouse. One generator was installed on hole 4. This will keep the water pump operational on hole 4. The other generator is located at the maintenance shop to keep us operational. I hope everyone has been out to enjoy the course.
Summer Heat
The Hot weather is here! Please be prepared for the heat. Drink plenty of water before and during your round. Wear light colored clothing, wear a cap and preferably a wide brimmed hat, use plenty of sunscreen and use plenty of good judgment while playing.If you or a partner starts to feel bad, do not wait, and please come off the course immediately and get into some AC. POST | GOLF
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Two Person Tough Pin Day Scramble
SATURDAY, JULY 10TH | 9:30 AM SHOTGUN FORMAT: 2 Person, 18 Hole Team Scramble. Must count at least 4 tee shots per player for the round. Both team members hit their drive, then pick the best drive. All players will hit from that point. Continue this process until the ball is holed out. Hole locations will be in very difficult positions. Double Bogey is the Maximum score ! There will be a Men’s Division and a Ladies/Mixed Division.
Hazardous Weather Policy
In the event of hazardous weather conditions, it is the responsibility of individual golfers to decide whether or not to continue play. Players should consider the predicted weather conditions and information they may get from the Pro Shop. We encourage players to “Put Your Personal Safety First!” The course restroom shelters on Holes 6 and 13 are equipped with lightning rod protection and offer a safe haven for players who suspend play in their vicinity. During Club sponsored events, including MGA and LGA events, the Pro Shop will suspend play if it believes players’ safety may be jeopardized by hazardous weather. During Club events players will be notified as follows:
Discontinuance of Play for Dangerson Situation A suspension of play for a dangerous situation will be signaled by 1 long air horn blast. All play shall cease immediately upon notification. All practice areas will be closed during suspension of play until committee has declared them open. Resumption of Play Signaled by 2 short consecutive horn blasts.
Par Gals
WEDNESDAY,JULY 7TH & 21ST | 9:00AM Meet Coach Dana outside of the Pro Shop at 9:00 AM. Sign up using the calendar and not the tee sheet. Par Gals is a playing lesson club for advanced beginner ladies or current 9 -hole ladies and is taught by Dana Kovich. The format includes Clinic & Instruction on the Driving Range followed by Clinic & Instruction on the Golf Course.
Bogey Girls THURSDAY,JULY 1ST & 22ND | 9:00 AM Meet Coach Dana outside of the Pro Shop at 9:00 AM. Sign up using the calendar and not the tee sheet. No pressure - just fun! Playing lessons include: Instruction on the Driving Range as well as on the Golf Course with Dana Kovich in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Instruction also includes Terminology, Basic Swing, Grip, Stance, Posture, Putting, and Short Game. Course management, rules, and club selection will also be addressed.
Bogey Girls 2!
Cost & Registration: The annual cost to join is $25. Group Playing Lesson / Clinic with Cart: $40 each time you play. Members are asked to register online via the club calendar. (click here!) in the Pro Shop, or send Dana an email at danakovich@gmail.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 8TH & 29TH | 9:00 AM
Questions? Contact Dana at danakovich@gmail.com or by calling the Pro Shop staff at 910-686-1177.
These lessons are for Bogey Girls who have completed one year and are ready to expand on the skills learned in Bogey Girls 1. They meet twice a month. Online registration is open! Meet Outside the Pro Shop.
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Hole ! e n O In Congratulations to Porters Neck Junior, Austin Luther! He got a hole-in-one, from 100 yards, on #2. Way to go. Austin!
Bogey Boys! MEN'S BEGINNER PLAYING LESSONS
Ask The Rule Guy!
BY GUY BEALE, CGA RULES OFFICIAL AND PORTERS NECK MEMBER Q: In the event of hazardous weather conditions, it is the responsibility of individual golfers to decide whether or not to continue play. Players should consider the predicted weather conditions and information they may get from the Pro Shop. During Club sponsored events, including MGA and LGA events, the Pro Shop will suspend play if it believes players’ safety may be jeopardized by hazardous Q: I hooked my second shot on Hole #14 into the red penalty area. I estimated the two club-length relief area from where the ball crossed the edge of the penalty area. Rather than dropping the ball, I just placed it in the relief area. Is there a penalty for this?
Wednesday, July 28th | 3:00 PM: No pressure - just fun! Playing lessons include: Instruction on the Driving Range as well as on the Golf Course with Dana Kovich in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Instruction also includes Terminology, Basic Swing, Grip, Stance, Posture, Putting, and Short Game. Course management, rules, and club selection will also be addressed.
A: Yes, there is. In this situation, you get a total of 3 penalty strokes -- 1 for taking relief from the penalty area and 2 more for placing rather than dropping the ball. If you had dropped the ball in the relief area, and it rolled outside that area, you would have to re-drop the ball. If the ball rolled out of the relief area after you re-dropped it, then you would place the ball on the spot where it first hit the ground. But the relief procedure must start with dropping the ball, not placing it.
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Coming in August. Coach Dana will release the details, very soon! PAGE 19
LadiesMember-Guest Results
We had a fun 2 days of golf. The weather was hot and humid but everyone made it through with no problems. The food and drink were fantastic! Nothing but rave reviews! We ended up with 2 flights of 2 person teams this year. Format on day 1 was 1 best net of the 2 and for day 2, we had a 2 person scramble.
Flight 1: First Place Kathy Boyle & Libby Neil
Flight 2: First Place Barb Lloyd & Sheila Osann
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Flight 1: Second Place Tory Kuehner & Sue Stephens
Flight 3: Third Place Cathy Bowen & Sherry Leisinring
Flight 2: Second Place Sue Keifer & Laura Lee Handel
Flight 2: Third Place Betsy Glover & Jean Kelly
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What's New
Men's Cardio Tennis TUESDAY, 6:00- 7:00 PM
An hour of fast paced drills, games, and exercises designed to keep you moving and your heart rate up! Great way to improve footwork, cardiovascular endurance and burn plenty of calories.
Men's 7.5 Intramural League JUNE 30TH - AUGUS T18TH | 6:00 PM MATCHES We are hosting a 7 week Men’s 7.5 tennis league. Once registered, the tennis staff will pair players making each team combine to 7.5. We will provide a weekly schedule, once the teams are formed. Cost is 35 and we will have a keg, every other Wednesday. Visit the Tennis page of the website for the complete details. Any Questions please email Rafa at tennisdirector@portersneckcountryclub.com.
Advanced Women's Clinic THURSDAY, 6:00- 7:00 PM
Must be rated 3.5 or higher to attend! High volume live ball clinic. Focus around strategy, position, and tactics using various match emulated drills and point play. Improve your tennis knowledge on the court.
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Breakfast at Wimbledon Sunday, July 11th | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | 11:00 Breakfast
Come join us for a fun Sunday of tennis, breakfast and the Men’s Final tennis final. Sunday July 11th 9:00am-10:30 (Round Robin and games) followed by breakfast at 11:00am. Minimum amount of players 16. Rain or shine we will have breakfast. 48 hour cancellation policy.
The cost is $30++. Register Online!
If you have any questions please email Rafa
@tennisdirector@portersneckcountryclub.com.
Court Reminders
Warmer weather is upon us, please remember to stay hydrated and take breaks. If at any moment a player feels dizzy, dehydrated, seeing spots or any other heat exhaustion symptoms they should immediately stop playing. Dehydration and heat exhaustion is a common occurrence on the tennis courts and we want everyone to be safe. Please remember to register your guest. Additionally dogs are not allowed on PNCC grounds
Friday Night Tennis Friday, July 16th | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Sports Center Join us on Friday, July 16th, from 6:00pm-8:00 for tennis, and drinks at the courts.
We will have a keg, and the Pool Bar will be open.
Registration is required and the cost is $10 per player. If you have any questions
please
Rafa
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Weekly TENNIS CLINICS ALL CLINICS ARE $25 AND REGISTRATION REQUIRED
MONDAY
Ladies 3.0/3.5 Clinic: 9:30 - 11:00 AM Men’s 3.0 / 3.5 Clinic: 8:30 - 9:30 AM
TUESDAY
Men's Cardio Tennis: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
THURSDAY
Advanced Women's Clinic: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
FRIDAY
Cardio Clinic: 8:00 - 9:15 AM Ladies Intermediate Clinic3.0/3.5: 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Register online via the club calendar or by calling 686-8161. New to tennis? Join Rafa for an orientation! Contact the Tennis office at 686-8161.
Ladies 55 & Over, League Champions! Congratulations to team Koropatnick for winning the ladies 55 & over intramural league. Team Koropatnick consist of: (Left to Right) Mary Melia, Christa Cullen, Vicki Wren, Sandra White, Ethel Koropatnick (Captain), Maria Sawyer, & Cathy Stathis. Missing from the picture: Patti Moisa, Barbara Lloyd, & Evelyn Carpenter.
Congratulations to Grace Breeden, who won the first round played in the HighSchool Women’s Individual Tennis 2020-2021 NCHSAA 3A State Championships, recently held in Burlington, NC. POST | TENNIS
Congratulations to Lilia Wall for winning the Glory Foods Popeye Spinach Junior Open tennis tournament in Florence, SC. Lilia won first place in the girls 14’s division.
Congratulations to Sophia Catino! She played a girls 16’s L5 tennis tournament in South Dakota and WON! PAGE 23
WeeklyPickleball Adult Beginner Clinic MONDAYS (BIWEEKLY) | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Learn the fundamental strokes and strategies of pickle ball through instruction, drills, and practice play! This Clinic is for beginners and will focus on rules, scoring, technique and proper positioning. Registration is required and be done online via the club calendar or by calling 6868161. Clinic fees are $15 per player per clinic.
Ladies Pickleball Night
WEDNESDAYS | 6:30 - 8:00 PM All Porters Neck ladies are invited to meet us on the court for Ladies Pickleball Night Sign up online via the club calendar. Questions? Contact Rafa or Montana!
Men's Pickleball Group TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS | 6:30 - 8 PM Join the men of PNCC as we get together for evening Pickleball play! Please register for this event online via the calendar so we can know who is coming.
Ladies Pickleball Round Robin FRIDAY, JULY 16TH | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Calling all the ladies!! We are having a Pickleball Round Robin On July 16th 11:00am-12:15pm. Every level is welcomed, we will mix and match all types of players. Depending on the amount of players registered to play that will determine the format we use for the Round Robin. We hope to see everyone out there!
Advanced Open Pickleball THURSDAYS | 6:30 - 8:30 PM Come join a fun night of competitive fun pickleball. This is for advanced players only, must be able to hold your own. Please register for this event online via the calendar.
Open Pickleball MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:30 - 11:00 AM Open Play means that all players, of any skill level, are invited to play. Members can register for open pickleball via the club calendar. When attending open pickleball it is recommended that winning teams split up after they play. If waiting to play all players should place their paddles on the paddle holders in order to determine who is next to play. This will allow for a fair order of play and same playing experience for everyone. POST | PICKLEBALL
Online Store Don't forget to visit our online Tennis and Pickleball Shop! You can find the link on both the Pickleball and Tennis pages of our website. PAGE 24
Open Pickleball Rating Day WEDNESDAY, JULY 14TH
Come join us on Wednesday July 14th for open pickleball and an opportunity for our staff to give you a pickleball rating. Rafa and Montana will be watching everyone play and if interested will provide a rating for each player (privately). Included below, is a link for the descriptions of each rating level. Registration is required.
New! Men's Summer n e Kitch Pickleball Clinic The Pickleball NonVolley Zone The Non-Volley Zone is 7 feet from the net on each side.
Advanced Men’s Pickleball - Mondays 6-7pm This clinic will cover different stroke techniques and when to use which, as well as advanced strategies including but not limited to dinking, 3rd & 5th shot, … Drills will focus on movement and footwork patterns relative to the game of Pickleball which will translate to the point play.
A player can’t hit a ball if he is inside the Non-Volley Zone unless the ball bounces first. (You may go inside the Kitchen/Non-Volley Zone when ever you want but if the ball does not bounce first and you hit it you lose the point) If a ball hit a player in the Non-Volley zone before bouncing the point is lost. Once a ball bounces a player can hit the ball while inside the zone. If a player hits a ball out of the Non-Volley Zone but the momentum takes him into the zone the point is lost. If your foot touches any part of the line you are considered inside the zone. You can reach over the line & hit a ball as long as your foot is behind the line.
Pickleball Fees Pickleball Guest Fee: $8
Pickleball Guest Fee 16 & Under: $5 Private Lessons: $40 / 45 minutes
If a serve hits the Non-Volley line the serving team loses the point
Semi-Private Lessons: $25 pp / 1 Hour Pickleball Clinics: $15 pp / 1 hour, (minimum of 3 people)
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Gym Hours & Wellness News Pre-registration is no longer needed. When you arrive to use the gym you must either check in with the staff at the front desk or sign- in with the notebook if you come after hours or the staff has stepped away from the desk.
July 4th
Regular Hours
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Every Day
The gym will be open and classes are as regularly scheduled except for Sunday, July 4th. On the 4th the gym will be key fob access only.
Key Fob Hours
July 12th
4;00 AM - 7: 00 AM, Every Day 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Every Day
The Gym will be closed from 12:00- 5:00PM for a regularly scheduled preventative maintenance visit.
New Group Exercise Fees Individual Class:
$4.00
Monthly Package: $48.00 (12 classes per month to break even) 6 Month Packages: $240.00 (10 classes per month to break even) Details All monthly packages begin on the 1st of the month. All 6 month packages run from July 1- December 31 and January 1June 30. Packages are non-refundable. A package may be prorated for medical reasons only.
Class Registration Pre-registration is required for all in person classes. If you attend on Zoom you do not need to register. Registration is done on the Porters Neck Calendar. You must register for each individual class and day you wish to attend. Registration is open 7 days prior by 8:00AM or 1 hour prior to the start of class if class is at 8:00AM or earlier. Example: 7:00 Early Bird TRX registration opens 7 days prior at 6:00AM.
Key Fob If you would to receive a key fob, please contact Allison Evans at via email at fitness@portersneckcountryclub.com or by calling 686-8161 x125. The cost is $12 per key fob. Please note that key fob usage by guests and members under the age of 16 who are unsupervised is not permitted. POST | WELLNESS
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Studio Summer 2021
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Aqua Fitness Classes MONDAY 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Zumba taught by Stephanie 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Fit Deep taught by Allison TUESDAY 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Fit Shallow taught by Allison 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Fit Deep taught by Crystal
Cost & Registration
Registration for class is required and can be done through the club calendar. Registration opens at 7:00AM, 7 days prior. Shallow is limited to 20 spots. Deep is limited to 10 spots. Class Fees: $3 per class or $25 for a monthly package.
WEDNESDAY 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Fit Shallow taught by Allison 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Fit Deep taught by Crystal THURSDAY 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Fit Shallow taught by Crystal 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Fit Deep taught by Allison
FRIDAY 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Yoga taught by Katie 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Fit Deep taught by Allison SATURDAY 9:00- 9:50 Aqua Fit Shallow taught by Crystal
Equipment Noodles: There are a limited number of noodles available for a summer rental for $10.00. Please email if you are interested in reserving one. If you would like to purchase your own noodle (either the Super Stripe Noodle or Super Duper Stripe Noodle) please email Allison for more information Shoes: Supportive and protective water shoes are recommended for shallow water. Water Belt: A buoyant belt is needed for deep water, PNCC has 3 to lend out. It is recommended to get your own if you come to class regularly.
Evening Group Exercise Classes SHiNE
Mondays at 5:30 PM: A typical SHiNE™ class is approximately 55-minutes long and incorporates 16 routines. Class is started with a signature SHiNE™ warm-up and then increase intensity as the class progresses.
HIIT Pilates
Tuesdays at 5:45: This class offers all the best Pilates exercises with calorie burning, high intensity workouts to sculpt and tone the entire body.
Barre
Thursdays at 5:30: Ballet inspired workouts to lengthen, tone, and build lean muscle. In this class you will work on finding your core and achieving balance, while strengthening your arms, glutes, and back. POST | WELLNESS
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Aquatic News Family Pool Hours
Open Daily, Monday - Sunday
Pool Gril Menu
Family Pool: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Pool Bar: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Pool Grill: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM There are several new enhancements at the pool including our new pool bar! In addition to our regular poolside cocktails, the new pool bar will also feature beers on tap. We are in the final stages of finishing this project and still need to add additional chairs and tv. Poolside service is also available for the 2021 summer season. Upon entering the pool, ask for a special McConnell Golf flags that, when raised, will signal an attendant that you would like to place an order.
Pool Guest Fees
Guest fees ($3 ea.) apply for all guests except for grandchildren and house guests with a valid house guest pass. House guest passes may be acquired by contacting our Membership Director, Mandy Shuffler at membership@portersneckcountryclub.com of 910-686-8180.
Adult Lap Pool
Open Daily, Monday - Sunday Adult Lap Pool: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM Key fobs are required for access before 7:00 AM and after 5:00 PM. As a reminder, the Lap Pool is for members (and guests*) ages 17 and up. Members between the ages of 14-16 are allowed to use the lap pool as an extension of the sports center after going through a scheduled orientation with the Aquatics Director. POST | AQUATICS
-AppetizersBuffalo Wings and Celery with Ranch or Blue Cheese (6 Wings) $10 Traditional Hummus and Pita Chips $8 Tuna Poke Bowl $10
-SaladsTop your salad with 4oz. Grilled Chicken $6 or 4oz. Chilled Shrimp $7 McConnell House Salad $9: Classic Caesar $9:
-Handheld SignaturesServed with a Side of Wavy Chips. Substitute French Fries for $2 Coastal Carolina Hot Dog Combo $8 (Add a Second Hot Dog $4) Buffalo Chicken Wrap $10: Jolly Mon’ Burger $12
-Quick and Easy MenuRotisserie Chicken Salad Sandwich $8 Line Caught Tuna Salad Sandwich $8 Club Wrap in a Flour Tortilla $10
-Kids Corner- $6-
Served with Wavy Chips & Frozen Grapes Jumbo Smuckers™ Uncrustable 1/3 Pound Cheeseburger 6” All Beef Hot Dog Homestyle Chicken Fingers (3) Grilled Cheese (Choice of Bread and Cheese) PAGE 29
Jr's Night Out, 80's Themed
POOL PARTY
SATURDAY | JULY 10TH | 5:00 - 8:00 PM
PNCC juniors are invited to join us for a fun night of pizza & fun activities at the family pool! Ages 5 & up. Non swimmers should have a PFD, (personal flotation device). Drop Off & Pick Up at the Family Pool. Please bring a towel and a change of clothes in case your child gets cold. Juniors are required to stay with PNCC staff during event unless signed out by an authorized adult. Registration & Cost: Registration is required. Please register online or by calling Jen Hancock @ 686-8161 xt. 128. Deadline to register is noon on July 8th. The cost is : $25 for 1 child, $45 for 2 siblings, $65 for 3 siblings20 child maximum, 6 child minimum otherwise event will be cancelled. *event will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
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DIVE-IN
MOVIE
JAWS
SATURDAY, JULY 17TH | 8:00 - 10:00 PM The movie is complimentary for PNCC members. Cash bar available. *This movie was rated PG prior to the PG13 rating category. Please familiarize yourself with the movie if you plan on your children attending. Registration for this event is required. Deadline to register is noon on July 15th.
Jr Golf Camp
JULY 26TH - 30TH | 10 AM - 2 PM AGES: 6 & UP Join us for an exciting week of golf!
Campers will
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Kids Fit!
MONDAYS | 3:15 - 4:15 PM TAUGHT BY CRYSTAL
Kids Fit is a class that incorporates cardio, circuit training, yoga and strength training through games and play time. Each week the focus will change, while building on the foundations of fitness. This class is for ages 11+. The fee is $8 per participant. Register online via the website calendar. Questions? Contact Allison Evans at fitness@portersneckcountryclub.com
Swim Team PRACTICE SCHEDULE Mondays & Wednesdays 9:30 - 10:15 AM - Ages 8 & Under 10:15 - 11:00 AM - Ages 9 & Up
MEET SCHEDULE July 5th @ Pine Valley 4:00 Warm-ups | 5:00 Start July 13 @ Home vs. CFCC 4:00 Warm-ups | 5:00 Start July 15 @ Holly Tree
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00 - 5:45 PM - Ages 8 & Under 5:45 - 6:30 PM - Ages 9 & Up
4:00 Warm-ups | 5:00 Start Championships will be held July 18th & 19th.
MUGGLE FUN
Harry Potter Camp
JULY 12TH - 16TH | 9 AM - 2 PM
Attention Muggles, Wizards and Witches! Are you a huge Harry Potter fan? Join Headmistress Jen Hancock and her professors for a week full of Hogwarts Americana fun. Throughout the week, we’ll make wands, learn new spells, mix potions, practice transfiguration and many more wickedly fun activities. In the afternoon, we’ll join the muggles at the pool for free swim.
Cost & Registration Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up Available. $225 1st Child
| $405 for 2 Siblings or Grandchildren
$600 for 3 Siblings or Grandchildren $200 each additional child over amt. of 3 Registration is required and can be done online or by contacting Jen at activities@portersneckcountryclub.com.
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JULY 5TH - 9TH | 9 AM - 2 PM
This is not the camp you’ve grown accustomed to. This year we are adding a little “STEAM” to our week, incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Camp will also include tennis, golf and pool time along with crafts and games. Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up: *To accommodate working parents, early drop off and late pick up are available at an additional cost of $5.00 per hour. Early drop-off begins as early as 8:00 AM and late pick up is available until 5:00 PM. Arrangements must be made 24 hours in advance
Cost & Registration:
SUMMER FUN
Summer Camp
$215 1st Child | $390 for 2 Siblings or Grandchildren $575 for 3 Siblings or Grandchildren $190 each additional child over amt. of 3 Registration is required and can be done online or by contacting Jen at activities@portersneckcountryclub.com.
Princess Camp
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JULY 26TH - 30TH | 9 AM - 2 PM
Ages: 5 & Up Do you LOVE princesses? Join us for a week of princess themed activities including arts and crafts fit for a queen and regal games before lunch followed by an afternoon of fun at the pool. Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up is available for this camp.
Cost & Registration $225 1st Child $405 for 2 Siblings or Grandchildren $600 for 3 Siblings or Grandchildren ($200 each additional child over amt. of 3) Fee includes all materials for the week, & daily snack and lunch. PNCC Members and Grandchildren only. Cancellation and registration deadline is noon on Thursday, the week prior. PAGE 33
JUNIOR TENNIS at Porters Neck!
Weekly Clinic Schedule Academy Junior Tennis
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 2:30 - 4:30 PM Rate: $25 per player: The Junior Tennis Academy is designed for competitive tennis players. The program focuses on developing players to maximize their potential. It is a high intensity training regiment aimed to improve the player's fitness, technique, point play, mental strategy, and overall game.
2021 Tennis Camp JULY 19TH - 23RD | 10 AM - 2 PM
Join us for an exciting week of tennis! Campers will experience two hours of tennis instruction before lunch and have the option for match play or pool time after lunch. Cost & Registration: $215 for one child PNCC members & grandchildren $390 for two siblings or grandchildren PNCC members $575 for three siblings or grandchildren PNCC members Ages 6 & Up. Registration is now open, please sign up online via the club calendar! POST | JUNIOR NEWS
Intermediate / Beginner
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 - 5:30 PM Ages 8-13 Rate: $20 per player: This program focus is to develop players to start competitive match play. We emphasize an overall introduction to rules, scoring, and etiquette. The clinics highlight stroke/technique development, repetitive stroke production while improving rallying skills in preparation for USTA, league and school matches.
Tiny Tots
Wednesdays 4 - 4:45 PM Ages: 4-7 Rate: $12 per player: This Clinic introduces children into tennis. We focus on developing hand-eye coordination, agility, balance, and proper tennis technique in a fun and positive environment. PAGE 34
Operation 36
As we enter the month of July, we are a strong month in to our Operation 36 Junior Development League. We are now at the midway point of our Junior Development league, I want to remind the parents and students to show up with plenty of water and sunscreen.Proper planning and preparation are the keys to success.
Junior Academy Spotlights WEEK 4 Tara Kuehner made an eagle on hole #9 to shoot 36 and pass Division 1. With one bogey and four birdies during his round, Brady Cerrone shot a 33, paving the way to Division 2! WEEK 2 Austin Luther 31—passes Division 2 Oliver Kirchoff 36—passes Division 1 Keefe Kirchoff -34—Passes Division 1 Ryan Corbin 35—Passes Division 1 Sam Alexander 29—Passes Division 1 WEEK 3 Austin Luther shoots 34 to pass Division 3. Austin will be playing from 150yards this week. WEEK 1 Austin Luther shot a remarkable 31 to graduate to Division 2 Lydia Le fought hard and carded a 35 to pass Division 1, moving her to Division 2
Most Greens Hit WEEK 4 Brady Cerrone, 9 Tara Kuehner,9 Ryan Corbin,9
WEEK 2 Austin Luther, 8 Sam Alexander, 8
WEEK 3 Ryan Corbin, 8 Austin Luther, 8
WEEK 1 Austin Luther, 9
Lowest Putts of the Week WEEK 4 Khloe Le -20 WEEK 3 Austin Luther -21
WEEK 1 Oliver Kirchoff- 21 Keefe Kirchoff- 21 Austin Luther -21
WEEK 2 Sam Alexander -16
Comments from Coach Jordan! We can learn many lessons on the golf course that translate to invaluable life lessons. Golf is the only game in the world where a player can call a penalty on themselves. By demonstrating honesty and integrity, I would like to shine a light on Hadley Cerrone for calling a penalty on herself when none of her playing partners saw the penalty occur. Hadley could have easily not said a word but decided to step up and do the right thing. I am so proud of our students and hope they are learning more than golf during our Wednesday afternoon Development League. POST | JUNIOR NEWS
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Administrative Office
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Porters Dining Closed Mondays
Lunch
No Reservations Required Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Dinner
Reservations Required Wednesday & Thursday: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Friday & Saturday: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Gym Regular Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Every Day
CLUB PROFESSIONALS Jason Seehafer General Manager gm@portersneckcountryclub.com 686-8180 ext. 104 Mandy Shuffler Membership, Marketing & Communications membership@portersneckcountryclub.com 686-8180 ext. 102
Terrie McElwain Assistant Controller arap@portersneckcountryclub.com 686-8180 ext. 103
Pallas Adamopoulos Catering and Events Director catering@portersneckcountryclub.com 686-8180 ext. 106 James 'JP' Patterson Director of Food & Beverage jpatterson@mcconnellgolf.com 686-8180 ext. 105
Nick Chavez Chef de Cuisine of Porters & Executive Sous Chef. culinary@portersneckcountryclub.com
Key Fob Hours: 4:00 AM - Midnight | Every Day Amanda Owens Restaurant Manager service@portersneckcountryclub.com 686-8180 ext. 119
Lap Pool
Every Day: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Key Fob Entry Before 7 AM & After 5 PM
Family Pool
Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Golf Pro Shop Mondays: Closed Tuesday - Sunday: 7:30AM - 6:30 PM
Driving Range Tuesday - Sunday: 7:30 AM - Dark
Robert Loper PGA Head Golf Professional headpro@portersneckcountryclub.com 686-8180 ext. 110 Dana Kovich Assistant Golf Professional danakovich@gmail.com
Jordan Tennent Assistant Golf Professional & Jr Golf Programs Joins us in May! Chris Parham Golf Course Superintendent superintendent@portersneckcountryclub.com Euro Porters Neck "Paw"fessional Goose Dog Does not accept emails or phone calls, just treats Rafael Toro Tennis & Pickleball Director tennisdirector@portersneckcountryclub.com 686-8180 ext. 126 Montana Wiggs Head Tennis / Pickleball Professional tennispro@portersneckcountryclub.com
Club Phone Numbers Clubhouse: 686-8180 Porters: 686-8145 Golf Pro Shop: 686-1177 Sports Center: 686-8161 Tennis Court Condition Line: 686-8163
Allison Evans Wellness Director fitness@portersneckcountryclub.com 686-8180 ext. 125 Jennifer Hancock Social & Activities Director activities@portersneckcountryclub.com 686-8180 ext. 128 Robert Forthman Engineering maintenance@portersneckcountryclu.com 686-8180 ext.101