SEPTEMBER, 2021
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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) HANDICAP - 80% of handicap STARTING TIME - The event will be a 12:00pm shotgun start FLIGHTS - Flights will be determined by the tees played. Payouts will be determined by the number of teams in each flight. Prizes will be
awarded for best gross and net in each flight.
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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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.
Swing for the Stars Tennis Tournament Benefitting Make-A-Wish OCTOBER 1ST - 3RD | HOSTED BY PORTERS NECK COUNTRY CLUB Right now, in Eastern North Carolina, more than 478 kids are waiting for their wishes to come true – including 26 from New Hanover and Pender counties. Please partner with us by participating in the inaugural Swing for the Stars Tennis Tournament, and help transform the lives of local children battling critical illnesses. Men’s & Women’s Doubles: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 | Open Mixed Doubles: 7.0 & Open | Event also includes food, music and a bar.
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Welcome to Porters Neck!
PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING OUR NEWEST MEMBERS TO PORTERS NECK!
Christopher & Lauren Smith & Lennon Young Executive Golf
Richard & Traci Rate
Thomas & Deborah Russell
McConnell National
Sport
Brian & Yvonne Roberts
Budd & Lynne Blackburn
Golf
Tom Greger & Patricia Chinappi
Sport
Barry & Mena Lupton Golf
Dr. Alan & Mrs. Page Dickens
Melanie & Michael Parker
Golf
Eric Yantz
Paisley & Ellen-Marie Young Executive Golf
Sport
Erik & Mena Brock
Gayle LaSalle Clubhouse
Luke & Evan Young Executive Golf
Golf
Philip Blalock & Elizabeth Stokes Corporate Golf
William & Sharon Hamond Clubhouse
Labor Day Clubhouse Hours MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH: Porters is Closed. Turn Window is open from 11AM - 4M. The Cookout at the Pool is from 12:00-3:00. The DJ will play until 5 PM. POST | CLUB NEWS
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Happy 50th! Anniversary!
Congratulations, Jerry! Congratulations, Jerry Horton! Jerry won the Super Senior Gross at the CGA One-Day Individual at Magnolia Greens with a blistering 67! What makes this extra special was that – for the first time ever – he shot his age!
Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary! Best wishes to Porters Neck members, Tom & Mary Ann Olsinski, who recently celebrated 50 years of wedded bliss. They met while attending Fordham University in the Bronx NYC. Today, they have three children and four grandchildren.
Porters Neck Junior Golfers Recognized by Operation 36!
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The juniors of Porters Neck are working very hard to improve their game and their efforts are not going unnoticed! Recently, we have been thrilled to see our juniors being recognized on official Operation 36 social media accounts!
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Congratulations to Ron Lake for his hole-in-one on #4, on August 8th!
Sophia Catino Receives Special Nomination! Porters Neck junior, Sophia Catino (pictured left), was nominated for the Star News 'Athlete of the Week'! In the first high school match of her career, Catino rattled off key wins at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles as New Hanover took an early lead in the Mideastern Conference race with a 6-3 win over Hoggard Thursday. Catino won 6-3, 7-5 in singles and 8-3 in doubles with Sara Frances Butler as her teammate. As soon as the results are announced, we will gladly share it with all of her friends and supporters at PNCC! POST | CLUB NEWS
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Wine Tasting WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND | 5:00 - 7:00 PM This event is free for wine club members and $10 for non-wine club members. Registration is required and must be made online or by calling 686-8180 by the Sunday prior to the event.
Ladies Bunco THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD | 6:30 - 9:00 PM All Porters Neck CC ladies are invited to join us for an evening of cocktails, dessert and bunco! Please make your reservations online. 6:30 PM: Cocktail Half Hour 7:00 PM: Bunco!!
Cocktails & Vino PORTERS OFFERS DAILY DRINK SPECIALS AND DELICIOUS WINE FLIGHTS
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
Porters Hours Lunch | Tuesday – Sunday | 11 AM - 3 PM Dinner | Wednesday - Thursday | 5 PM - 8 PM Dinner | Friday - Saturday | 5 PM - 9 PM Reservations are not required for lunch but they are required for dinner. POST | SOCIAL
Sunday: $5 Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas
Weekly Dinner Specials & Curbside Service
Weekly Dinner Specials can be found on the Dining News page of the Porters Neck website. Curbside service is available to all Porters Neck members, Tuesday through Sunday. Call Porters at 686-8145, to place your order. Once you arrive at the club, place one final call to Porters and we will bring your order to your car! PAGE 11
SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZA Thursday, September 16th | 5:30 - 8:00 PM | PNCC Ballroom
Join us for the 2021 Saturday Night "Seafood Extravaganza" in the PNCC Ballroom, featuring our specialty Seafood Buffet menu! Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to an event. Registrants’ accounts will be charged if cancelation policy is not implemented.
Salads & Seafood Delights Traditional Chopped House Salads Lobster Bisque with Blue Cheese Toast Points Shrimp Cocktail Chilled Seafood Salad
Sides & Such Herb Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes Corn on the Cob Country Style Green Beans Steamed Mixed Vegetables
Garlic and Cheddar Biscuits Hushpuppies Assorted Chef's Choice Dessert
'Delicious Entrees
Cost & Registration
Buttermilk Battered Flounder
Reservations are required and can be made via the website calendar or by calling Porters at 686-8145. Please sign up your entire party under 1 member name if several members wish to be seated together.
Calabash Fried Shrimp Deviled Crab Blackened Salmon with Brown Sugar Candied Pecans, Dijon Cream Clams and Mussels in White Win Butter and Garlic Lemon Pepper Baked Chicken POST | SOCIAL
Adults $48.95++ | Children Ages 12-17 $23.95++ | Children Ages 6-11 $12.95++ | Children Ages 5 and under $7.95++ PAGE 12
SEPTEMBER SOCIAL EVENTS
Ladies On the Loose THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD | 11:30 AM
This month's speakers are Patty and George Benford of Travel by Patty Benford, LLC to discuss planning trips in this chaotic time! Patty and George are affiliated with Viking Travel of Chapel Hill NC and together affiliated with Ensemble Group, an international network of travel agencies that create and deliver vacation experiences based on your style and needs. Ladies On the Loose is a social club that is open to all PNCC ladies! MENU Please select one of the following plated options: Option 1: Blackened Chicken Alfredo with a Slice of Garlic Bread Option 2:
Georgia Peanut Soup paired with 1/2
of a Fried Shrimp Po'Boy COST & REGISTRATION $21 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.
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Home & Garden Club WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH | 9:00 AM | PNCC BALLROOM We're back from the summer! Come join us for the Porters Neck Home and Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, September 15th in the PNCC Ballroom. 9 AM Social Hour with Refreshments | 10:00 AM Meeting 50/50 Raffle! Join the Porters Neck Home & Garden Club! Annual dues $25 (cash or check). Monthly meeting topics alternate between garden and home. Follow us on Facebook! Membership is open to PNCC members. If you are interested in joining the Home & Garden Club, email us at portersneckhomeandgardenclub@gmail.com.
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OKTOBERFEST Thursday, September 30th 5:30 - 8:00 PM | Buffet Starts at 6:00 PM! Authentic Bavarian Beers & German Food
Kegs of Hofbrau Friesling Fest Bier Golden Lager and Tarboro Brewing Oktarborofest Marzen!! Baskets of Bavarian Pretzels and Beer Cheese
Passed Hors d'oeuvres
Smoked Trout Rillette on Crostini with Pickled Red Onion Roasted Beef Tartar, Horseradish Whipped Goat Cheese
Chef Attended Stations
Schweinstelze (Crispy Pork Shank) over Sauerkraut and Dumplings, served with Apple Horseradish Beer Braised Bratwurst, Austrian Potato Salad, Red Cabbage, served with Dusseldorf Mustard Chicken Schnitzel, Creamy Dijon Spaetzle, Crispy Brussels Sprouts Sauerbraten, Herbed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, Pan Gravy
Desserts
Apple Crumble Oktoberfest Dessert Beer Mug The cost of this event is $39.95++ per person. Registration is required. Reservations can be made online or by calling 686-8145. A 72 hour cancellation policy will be enforced.
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LABOR DAY
Poolside Cookout at the Family Pool MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH | 12:00 - 3:00 PM
11 AM: Family Pool Opens | 12 - 3PM: Poolside Buffet | 12 - 5 PM: DJ
Pool Party with DJ Enjoy a poolside cookout, DJ, Water Slide and Slip-n-slide at the Family Pool! The Family Pool will open at 11:00 AM on Labor Day. 12:00 - 3:00 PM: Poolside Buffet 12:00 - 5:00 PM: DJ
Poolside Buffet Hamburger, Hot Dog and Grilled Chicken Bar Cheerwine Glazed Baby Back Ribs Roasted Cauliflower with Red Peppers Loaded Baked Potato Salad Asian Slaw with Toasted Sesame Seeds Sour Cream andChive Pasta Salad Assorted Cookies and Brownies
Cost & Registration
Adults $25++ | Children Ages 6-15 $12++ | Children Ages 5 and Under are Complimentary Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to an event. Registrants’ accounts will be charged if cancelation policy is not implemented.
The 6th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta will begin at 1:15 PM! All Porters Neck members are invited to participate! For the complete details, please see page 32 of The Post.
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FORT FISHER BASHIN
Kayaking Adventure MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH| 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Join us and explore “The Basin” at Fort Fisher! “The Basin” as it is known to the locals is located at Fort Fisher Ferry departure point in New Hanover County. This basin area is one of the three original National Estuarine Research Reserves dedicated by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and the Division of Coastal Management in 1985. This lagoon complex is one of the most unusual areas of the North Carolina coast. The largest of the three islands in this lagoon is Zeke’s Island and is located along the rock wall that boarders the Cape Fear River. This area has extensive marshes and tidal flats area that are excellent viewing places for different sea birds and other migratory birds. COST & REGISTRATION: $55 per person if renting a kayak or $35 per person if providing your own kayak. Register online or by calling Jen Hancock @ 910-6868161 xt. 128. Min. 6 ppl / Max.10 ppl. The deadline to cancel & register Thursday, prior to the trip.
Family Fall Festival SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24TH | 3:00 - 7:00 PM | SAVE THE DATE! Join us for our annual Fall Festival. Activities to include: Inflatable Bouncers Bonfire & Roasting Marshmallows Ghoulish games, Cake Walk, Crafts, Candy & More Family Hayrides Magic Show More details to come!
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Pro Shop Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Notes From the Pro By: Robert Loper PNCC Head Golf Professional
Believe it or not, Fall is right around the corner. With more comfortable weather, the golf course gets busier. It is important that everybody does a good job managing their tee time so all members can enjoy the course. Cancel a time as soon as you know it is not needed and only put names in of the players that are going to play.
Upcoming Golf Events September 2nd & 16th: Bogey Girls September 6th: Labor Day, Open for Regular Play September 7th: Course Closed September 8th & 22nd: MGA Play All Day September 11th & 12th: PNCC Championship Weekend September 15th: Ladies Interclub Match at Magnolia Greens September 21st & 23rd: LGA Member-Member September 26th: McConnell Couples' Championship October 2nd: Callaway Fitting Day
While on the course, remember to keep up with the group in front of yours, and if you can’t, let faster groups play through. Always repair your ball marks and fill in your divots with sand. Dispose of trash in trash cans or leave in the cart. Try to leave the course in better shape than you found it!
Raking the Bunkers
We have a serious problem of members not raking bunkers after playing out of them. This is disrespectful to your fellow members that are playing behind you. Raking the bunkers also helps the maintenance staff maintain the bunkers more efficiently. If your ball is in a bunker, players should enter the bunker from the lowest spot and not try to crawl up or down the face. Rakes should be placed outside of the bunkers in a area where they won’t interfere with play, that’s usually just behind the bunker at the low spot. It only takes a few seconds to rake the bunker and leave it in better shape than you found it. Remember to always repair your ball marks on the greens, fill in divots and rake your bunkers. POST | GOLF
October 4th: Coastal Sr Women’s Outing October 5th: Pink Ribbon
9 Hole Tee Times We are now offering additional tee-times on Saturday and Sunday. These tee-times will be for 9-hole play only and will begin on hole #10. The additional times will be 8:50, 9:00, and 9:10. These tee-times will not be available on our website and will need to be reserved by contacting the pro shop after 8 am on Wednesday of each week.
Bogey Girls
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND & 16TH | 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. PAGE 17
SHORT COURSE SCHEDULE Special thanks to McConnell Golf for this beautiful new addition to Porters Neck!
Monday Closed All Day for Maintenance
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.
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
On most “play” days, we are going to only use 3 holes. The big green directly behind the range will be a dedicated practice green that will remain available for practice during “play”.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
DRIVING RANGE SCHEDULE Monday
Tuesday – Sunday
Closed All Day
7:30am – 6:30pm
7:30am-2pm: Practice Only 2pm – 3pm: Clean up and set up 3pm: Short Course Play Only(Bring Your Own Balls)
7:30am: Close -Practice Only All Day
We will be monitoring usage of the short game area and driving range and make adjustments to the schedule as needed. This schedule will change when the days begin to get shorter in the fall.
We will be using a rope on the range to help define the hitting area each day. We ask that you always hit in front of the rope. The driving range will close every evening at 6:30pm. The addition of multiple targets and bunkers have made cleaning the range more time consuming.
Full Golf members and their guests have access to the practice facilities before a round of golf. If a Full Golf member brings a guest to use the range and/or play the short course, the guest fee will be $15.
All 10-12 flags on the target areas will be all white and have reflectors for rangefinder use. There will be no yardage markings on the range. We have added some Laser Link rangefinders on the range that will look like birdhouses. These are available to anyone that may need the use of a rangefinder.
Sports and Clubhouse members DO NOT have access to the short game area and driving range unless they are playing golf. We are limiting usage due to the demand of golf course usage and practice facilities. We will evaluate this policy at the end of the year
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2021 Championship Weekend SEPTEMBER 11 - 13, 2021 | MEN'S AND LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND Entry Fee for all players will be $25 plus applicable cart fees. Tee times will begin at 8:30am on Saturday September 12 and on Sunday September 13, play will start with a 9am shotgun. Awards reception immediately following play on Sunday. Registration Players may sign up online or with the Pro Shop. Beginning August 1. Men competing in Net Championship please notate which tee you are playing. Deadline is – Wednesday September 9th.
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Men’s Club Championship: 36 holes Individual Stroke Play. All Play from Blue Tees Men’s 36 Hole Net Club Championship: 3 Flights, White Tee, White Hybrid and Green Tee Flights. Players play from normal tees. 10 of you last 20 scores must be from that tee. The Net Champion will be the 1 lowest net score from the 3 flights. Ladies Fall Handicap: Flighted 18 and 9 hole divisions(flights based on number of players). 36 Holes for 18 Holers, 18 holes for 9 Holers. Net and Gross winners in each flight. Low Gross for both 9 and 18 will be declared Club Champions
We are so proud of the Porters Neck ladies who participated in the 2021 Solheim Cup, held in early August at Brook Valley Country Club. Team Members, Pictured Left to Right: Kathy Boyle, Cathy Bowen, Cheryle Wolf, Coach Dana Kovich, Christina Haugen, Sue Keifer, Nancy Miller, Peg Cahill. PAGE 19
Senior | Super Senior Championship Results! The PNCC Men’s Senior and Super Senior Championships were held the weekend of August 21-22. It was a hot and humid weekend, had to battle some cart path only issues, but after all said and done Jerry Horton won his 9th straight Senior Club Championship. He had to battle Jeff Taweel to squeak out a 1 shot victory. Clark Rabon won the Super Senior Championship with 2 great rounds of 79-78. Great playing to the Champions and all the winners!
Jerry Horton
John Tantillo
Clark Rabon
Bob Huie
Senior Gross Champion
Senior Net Champion
Super Senior Gross Champion
Super Senior Net Champion
Senior Gross 1st - Jerry Horton $125 2nd - Jeff Taweel $88 3rd - John Pisarek $37
Senior Net 1st - John Tantillo $125 2nd - Joel Gordon $88 T3rd - Mack Braxton T3rd - Bob Buckley $18.50ea
Ask the 'Rule Guy'!
Super Senior Gross 1st - Clark Rabon $125 2nd - Mike Mueller $88 3rd - David Ryan $37
Super Senior Net 1st - Bob Huie $125 2nd - Benny Wall $88 T 3rd - Bill Piner T3rd - Richard Gross $18.50 ea
Special thanks to PNCC member and CGA Rules Official, Mr. Guy Beale!
Q: My ball lay in an area of ground under repair in the general area. There was a large divot hole within the one club-length relief area near where I would like to drop my ball. Am I allowed to replace the divot before I drop my ball? A: No. The relief area where you would drop or place a ball is one of the protected "conditions affecting the stroke". If replacing a divot in the divot hole would improve the area in which you would drop the ball, you may not do that. Also, you may not remove or press down a divot that was already replaced in the divot hole within the relief area. The penalty for breach of this Rule is the general penalty, loss of hole in match play or 2 strokes in stroke play. After you play your ball, you may replace the divot. POST | GOLF
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Porters Neck Country Club's 2021
Men's Member Guest
OCTOBER 28 - 30, 2021 | PORTERS NECK COUNTRY CLUB | COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS The Men’s Member – Guest is currently on a wait list. If you would like to be added to the wait list, please contact the Pro Shop at 910-686-1177.
Thursday, October 28th 9:00-11:30:
Practice Round (Shotgun) Breakfast Sandwiches/Beverage Cart on Course for Players
12:00-1:45:
Boxed Lunches and Tee Gifts in Ballroom
2:00:
Match #1 Shotgun
4:15-6:00:
Skills Challenge Iron Shot (Hole #9)
4:30-6:30:
Cocktails and Passed Appetizers on Patio
6:45-9:00:
Buffet Dinner in Ballroom
7:00-9:00
Live Entertainment during Dinner
Friday, October 29th 9:00-9:45:
Hot Breakfast Buffet in Ballroom
10:00:
Match #2 Shotgun
12:00-1:00:
Lunch Buffet in Ballroom
1:00:
Match #3 Shotgun
4:00:
Team Putting Contest at Short Game Area
6:30-10:30:
Gala throughout Clubhouse with Live Entertainment
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Saturday, October 30th 9:00-9:45: Hot Breakfast Buffet in Ballroom 10:00: Match #4 Shotgun 12:00-1:00: Lunch Buffet in Ballroom 1:00: Match #5 Shotgun 4:00 - 5:30: Cocktails and Appetizers Outside Pro Shop 4:30-5:30: Flight Winner Shootout (Hole #9) 5:00 - 7:00 PM Island Time Luau with Live Entertainment PAGE 21
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What's New In Court Sports?
Cornhole Tournament SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH | 12:00 NOON Come join us for our first corn hole tournament! This is a new and fun event we want to offer to our members. Saturday September 25th at Noon. We will have a keg of beer for all the players. Single elimination format with a losers bracket. Games are up to 21 with traditional backyard rules. 2 players to a team. The cost is $12 per player. Minimum 8 teams required for the event
Bocce Ball 101 Clinic WEDNESDAYS | 5:00 - 6:00 PM If you are interested in learning how to play Bocce Ball this is a great way to start. Our *NEW CLINIC* will focus on teaching the basic rules of Bocce, scoring and skills of Bocce. If you have any questions please email Rafa at tennisdirector@portersneckcountryclub.com. Registration is required and the cost is $15. Maximum Participants:8 | Minimum Participants:3
Friday Night Doubles
Mixed
BEGINNING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH | 6:00 - 7:30 PM We are excited to announce our Friday night, weekly Mixed Doubles Round Robin. All levels welcomed and everyone is invited to play. Mixed Doubles will occur every Friday and Yona Bar-Zeev will coordinate it. Online registration is required for the first Friday night. If you have any questions please email Rafa at tennisdirector@portersneckcountryclub.com
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PNCC Intra Club Pickleball League LEAGUE BEGINS SEPTEMBER 20TH | 6:00 PM The league will consist of 7 weeks of matches, played on Monday evenings, beginning at 6:00 PM. The League Final will be on Monday November 8th. For the league to form we need a minimum of 16 players and 4 teams. Each team will consist of 4 players and members not willing to commit can join a substitute list. The league is open to all adult PNCC members and teams will be assigned by Rafa to make them as even as possible. If you have any question please email Rafael Toro at tennisdirector@portersneckcountryclub.com. We look forward to seeing everyone on the courts. Details regarding the league format will be announced shortly. The cost to participate is $5 per player.
If you are interested in improving your pickleball skills and are looking to test your skills, the YMCA is hosting it’s 4th annual Pickleball for Parkinson’s tournament, October 15th – 17th at Northern Regional Park. More details can be found at www.ymcasenc.org.
Bocce Ball League, Season 2! Bocce ball is back!! We are starting our second season of our Bocce Ball League. Everyone is welcomed to play from novice to advanced players. This is a great opportunity to keep improving on your Bocce Ball skills in a Fun and competitive environment while meeting other members. If you have any questions please call or email Rafa at (910) 686-8161 or tennisdirector@portersneckcountryclub.com Dates of League: October 18th - December 11th The top 2 or 4 teams will advance to the finals (Based on registered teams) Finals will be on December 11th Our staff will make a schedule for all the matches before the league starts You will play one match a week Teams must complete their match during the week they are scheduled to play. Teams can consist of 2-4 players Teams must report their scores to tennisdirector@portersneckcountryclub.com Each match will be best of 2 out of 3 games, each game is first to 12 points, win by 2 points. No lobbing Bocce Balls are located inside the sports center You must reserve your own courts online under (court sports) If you have any questions please email or call Rafa Cost:$10 per player POST | NEW IN COURT SPORTS
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Weekly TENNIS CLINICS ALL CLINICS ARE $25 AND REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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.
MONDAY
FRIDAY
8:30 - 9:30 AM
8:00 - 9:15 AM
Men’s 3.0 / 3.5 Clinic: Emphasis on doubles strategy and positioning. Minimum 2 players required
Ladies 3.0 / 3.5 Clinic: 9:30 - 11:00 AM
WEDNESDAY
Rafa/Montana Three & Me Clinic! 9:00 - 10:00 AM
This clinic provides you the opportunity to play against and with the Pros as your partner. During the clinic they will give advice how to keep improving your match play skills. 3 players needed for this clinic every time.
Tennis Cardio Clinic Open to all players! Burn some calories while you get plenty of reps! This clinic is intended to get you moving and hitting a ton of balls! Cardio Tennis is a great way to burn calories, improve your conditioning, and footwork around the tennis court. Enjoy high energy music while running games and drills to keep your heart rate up. Minimum 3 Players per clinic.
Ladies Intermediate Clinic (3.0 / 3.5) 9:30 - 10:30 AM This clinic will focus on technique and form while implementing doubles strategy and positioning. Must cancel 12 hours prior to start of the clinic or you will be charged. Fee: $25. No shows will be charged.
Tennis Ladder
The PNCC tennis ladder is back! Starting Nov 20th – March 26th you can work your way up the ladder in a fun and competitive environment. This year you can partner with anyone and the first initial rankings will be random. The Ladder Finals will be held on Saturday March 26th. The rules are below and if you have any questions please email Rafa at tennisdirector@portersneckcountryclub.com
You may only challenge up to 5 spots at a time (ie: #10 can challenge #9-#5) Minimum of 2 matches a month are required or ranking will be drop Challengers Must provide balls and reserve court Matches are best 2 out of 3 sets with the 3rd set being a 10 point tiebreaker. Ladder Finals will be held on Saturday March 26th If you need help finding a partner let our tennis staff know and we will find you someone.
Divisions: Men’s and Women’s Doubles | Men’s and Women’s Singles | Mixed Doubles | Men’s Singles | Women’s Singles The ladder will be updated every 2 weeks (please email your results to tennispro@portersneckcountryclub.com or hand in your score to the front desk staff member). You can find every players contact information through the club’s website under member directory. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask the tennis staff. *There is a $7.00 charge per member that covers all the divisions *Maximum 2 division’s per player. POST | TENNIS
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September 17 - 19, 2021
2021 Jersey Porters Neck Men
’s
Mike’s-
UNCW Colligate Tennis Tournament
The 2021 Jersey Mike’s-Porters Neck Men’s UNCW Colligate Tennis Tournament, a fundraiser for the UNCW tennis program will be held at Porters Neck Country Club starting Friday, September 17 until Sunday, September 19, 2021. Just a few facts about the event and opportunities for assisting: We expect to have 7-8 Division 1 universities with over 50 college tennis players coming to compete at PNCC
Sponsorships
We already have 6 business that are sponsoring the event, but we are still looking for more ($250 or more), as well as donations from our members. If you are aware of any possible sponsors, please contact: Yona Bar-Zeev 910-352-1993 barzeevy@gmail.com
Donations
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please make your tax- deductible check payable to UNCW and it can be dropped off at the Sports Center or mailed to: Yona Bar-Zeev, 704 Squire Lane, Wilmington, NC 28411
Court Maintenance
We are looking for a few good people to help us maintain the tennis courts between matches. If you are able to help, please contact: John Barbour 431-1623 jdbarbour3@gmail.com Gerry Schwartzel 620-5195 gschwartzel@ec.rr.com Due to Covid-19 we are not hosting the tennis players this year. Come and enjoy great tennis. The event is free! POST | TENNIS
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Pickleball
Beginner / Intermediate Open Pickleball WEDNESDAYS | 6:00 PM
Registration is appreciated so that we know who is showing up to play. Registration is available on the club website and the McConnell app. Questions? Contact Rafa at tennisdirector@portersneckcountryclub.com.
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.
Advanced Open Pickleball THURSDAYS | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
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!
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 686-8161. Clinic fees are $15 per player per clinic. POST | PICKLEBALL
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. PAGE 28
WELLNESS NEWS Porters Neck Country Club
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.
Class Registration POST | WELLNESS
Checking In 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.
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.
Gym Hours Regular Hours 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Every Day Key Fob Hours 4;00 AM - 7: 00 AM, Every Day 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Every Day
The gym will be 'key fob only' on Labor Day.
Blood Drive
September 13th | 12:00 - 5:00 PM See the website for more details! PAGE 29
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Aquatic News Aqua Fitness
Current Aqua Fitness Schedule MONDAY 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Zumba taught by Stephanie 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Fit Deep taught by Allison
We will continue current schedule through Friday September 17th. The Fall Aqua Fitness schedule will begin on Monday, September 20th and weather permitting, will continue to be our schedule through Friday, October 15th.
Fall Aqua Fitness Schedule SEPTEMBER 20TH - OCTOBER 15TH
MONDAYS 12:00 Shallow and Deep- Combo Class- Allison TUESDAYS 12:00 Shallow- Allison, Deep- Crystal
TUESDAY 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Fit Shallow taught by Allison 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Fit Deep taught by Crystal
WEDNESDAYS 12:00 Shallow- Crystal, Deep- Allison
WEDNESDAY 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Fit Shallow taught by Allison 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Fit Deep taught by Crystal
THURSDAYS 12:00 Shallow- Crystal, Deep- Allison
THURSDAY 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Fit Shallow taught by Crystal 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Fit Deep taught by Allison
FRIDAYS 12:00 Aqua Yoga- Katie, Deep- Allison
FRIDAY 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Yoga taught by Katie 8:00- 8:50 Aqua Fit Deep taught by Allison
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.
SATURDAY 9:00- 9:50 Aqua Fit Shallow taught by Crystal
New Family Pool Hours Beginning August 9th
Monday - Friday: 12:00 - 7:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
September 7th - September 26th
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Family Pool Bar
Saturday & Sunday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Family Pool Grill Thursday - Sunday:
12:00 - 6:00 PM
As of August 23rd, the Family Pool is ‘swim at your own risk’ and members will be required to sign a waiver at the gate, prior to each usage. Children under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult. PAGE 31
Cardboard Boat Regatta MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH | 1:15 PM ARRIVAL | 1:30 PM JUDGING BEGINS Prizes & Rules
Prizes awarded for the most creative boat and fastest boat* *One fastest boat prize for ages 18+ and one for 17 and under. Please see the website for the complete set of rules.
Rules Highlights Please see the website for the complete set of rules. BOAT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 1. Boats must be made prior to your arrival at the club. 2. Boats must be made ONLY of cardboard and duct tape. N0 reinforced cardboard tubes, only broken - down cardboard boxes. 3. Cardboard cannot be sealed with any paint or sealants 4. N0 PAINT allowed however you may add details with "Sharpies"
Timeline 1:00 PM: All participants should have their boat on the pool deck to get ready for judging. Participants must have a 1:00 pool reservation. 1:15 PM: Judging begins for creativity. (sorry, we are unable to judge for creativity if you arrive late)
Cost & Registration
$5.00 registration fee per boat. Register online or call 686-8180 ext. 128. Deadline to register is noon on September 3rd.
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5. Duct tape may be of varying colors for creativity but must have come manufactured in said color 6. Boats may be a maximum width of 60" (5 ft) and a maximum length of 84" (7ft). FORBIDDEN MATERIALS 1. Two part glues 2. Fiberglass resins and Plastic Epoxies 3. Metal 4. Plastic 5. Foam Core Boards or Styrofoam 6. Pasteboard or Chipboard types of Cardboard 7. Non-corrugated cardboard (ie cardboard tubes) 8. Wood 9. Cardboard that has been factory coated with wax 10. Metal foils and paints
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Calling all kids who LOVE crafts!!! Join us for a night of crafting. Juniors can choose to create any number of crafts at this event. We’ll have crafts of all kinds including holiday themed so it’s a great opportunity for them to make DIY gifts for family members and friends. Fee includes dinner and all craft supplies.
Registration & Cost: Registration is required. Please register online or by calling Jen Hancock @ 686-8161 xt. 128. Deadline to register is 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 22nd. The cost is : $25 for 1 child, $45 for 2 siblings, $65 for 3 siblings20 child maximum, 5 child minimum otherwise event will be cancelled.
CRAFT PARTY!
Juniors' Night Out!
SO MUCH FUN! POST | JUNIOR NEWS
American Girl Club
SEPTEMBER 15TH & 29TH | 4:00 -5:30 PM
Join us in the Jr's Activity Room as we craft accessories for our dolls and hang out with friends. Participants will learn how to make fancy hairstyles, really cool outfits, mini crafts, and accessories. The club is a girls' delight where they can bond with their girlfriends and have lots of 'play dates' for their dolls. Your child should bring their own doll.
Cost & Registration $10 per child. Register online or by calling Jen Hancock @ 686-8161 xt. 128. Deadline to register is noon the day prior. Maximum of 8 participants | Minimum of 3. Masks are required indoors for this event. Weather permitting, we will meet on the side patio of the Sport Center.
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Weekly Junior Tennis Clinics Intermediate / Beginner
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30 - 6:00 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.
Academy Junior Tennis
Mondays & Wednesdays and Fridays 5:00 - 7:00 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.
Tiny Tots Wednesdays 4:00 - 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.
Jr Golf Club Championship SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3RD | 1:00 PM | PORTERS NECK CC
The Porters Neck Junior Golf Club Championship is open to all Porters Neck juniors, ages 7 to 17. The Junior's parents or grandparents must be a member of the club. The holes will be played appropriate yardages based on the age divisions listed below. Parents/caddies are allowed but juniors must walk the hole being played. Registration is available online. Questions? Contact Jordan Tennent at assistgolfpro@portersneckcountryclub.com or call the Pro Shop at 910-6861177. AGE DIVISIONS: (7-9)-9 HOLES, (10-13)-9 HOLES, (14-17)-18 HOLES Coach Jordan is also in the process of finalizing weekly golf clinics that will be available this fall! Look for the details to be announced, shortly. 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 - 8:00 PM Friday & Saturday: 5:00 - 9:00 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
Allan Cure | Service Director service@portersneckcountryclub.com, 686-8180 ext. 119
Key Fob Hours: 4:00 AM - Midnight | Every Day
Lap Pool
Justine Serrano | Assistant Service Director service@portersneckcountryclub.com 686-8180 ext. 119
Every Day: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Key Fob Entry Before 7 AM & After 5 PM
Robert Loper | PGA Head Golf Professional headpro@portersneckcountryclub.com 686-8180 ext. 110
Family Pool
Dana Kovich | Assistant Golf Professional danakovich@gmail.com
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Golf Pro Shop Mondays: Closed
Jordan Tennent | Assistant Golf Professional & Jr Golf Programs assistgolfpro@portersneckcountryclub.com
Tuesday - Sunday: 7:30AM - 6:00 PM
Chris Parham | Golf Course Superintendent superintendent@portersneckcountryclub.com
Driving Range
Rafael Toro | Tennis & Pickleball Director tennisdirector@portersneckcountryclub.com 686-8180 ext. 126
Tuesday - Sunday: 7:30 AM - Dark Montana Wiggs | Head Tennis / Pickleball Professional tennispro@portersneckcountryclub.com
Club Phone Numbers
Allison Evans | Wellness Director fitness@portersneckcountryclub.com 686-8180 ext. 125
Clubhouse: 686-8180 Porters: 686-8145 Golf Pro Shop: 686-1177
Jennifer Hancock | Social & Activities Director activities@portersneckcountryclub.com 686-8180 ext. 128
Sports Center: 686-8161 Tennis Court Condition Line: 686-8163
Robert Forthman | Engineering maintenance@portersneckcountryclu.com 686-8180 ext.101