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HOURS OF OPERATION
FAIRWAY GRILL AND 19TH HOLE HOURS
Monday I Closed
Tuesday I 11:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday I 11:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday I 11:00am - 7:00pm
Friday I 11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday I 11:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday I 11:00am - 6:00pm
19th Hole remains open Tuesday-Sunday until the last golfer is off the course
RCC GOLF OPERATION HOURS
Weekdays I 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday I 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tee Times I 9:00am - 5:00pm
RANGE HOURS
8:30am - 5:00pm
Range will close at 4:30pm every Sunday
The golf course and practice facilities are closed every Monday.
HOLIDAY
RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB STAFF
Christian Anastasiadis I christian@raleighcc com COO of McConnell Golf
Bonnie Miller I bmiller@raleighcc.com
Clubhouse Manager & Events Director
Trey Yoder I tyoder@raleighcc com
Assistant Clubhouse Manager
Brian Kittler I brian kittler@mcconnellgolfcom VP of Golf Operations
Adam McLaughlin I amclaughlin@raleighcc.com Director of Golf
Billy Cole I bcole@raleighcc com
Golf Course Superintendent
John Crawford I jcrawford@raleighcc.com
Executive Chef
Vicki Pincombe I memberservices@raleighcc com
Member Services
Lauri Stephens I membership@mcconnellgolf com VP of Membership
Paxton Rembis I prembis@mcconnellgolf.com
Creative Director
Faith Inman I finman@mcconnellgolf com
Communications Director
Kaylen Garrison I kgarrison@raleighcc com
Kid's Activities Director
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Raleigh Country Club wishes you and yours a Happy New Year full of opportunity with hope, dreams, and ambition. May this year be full of good health and much happiness!
Evelyn Harris and Katie Rose Marlow
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wishing all of our RCC members a wonderful start to 2025! We are truly grateful for each of you and your continued support, especially through the referral of new membership candidates. Thanks to your dedication and enthusiasm, the club is thriving, and we are excited to have a healthy list of families eager to join Your commitment and involvement make RCC a special place, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have such an amazing group of members. Here's to another successful year of growth, camaraderie, and shared experiences. We look forward to an exciting 2025 and all that it has to offer! Thank you again for helping the club flourish Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, prosperous, and healthy year ahead!
Warm regards, Lauri Stephens, VP of Membership, McConnell Golf
Welcome to RCC & McConnell Golf
Jeff & Laurie Barnhart
John & Farrell Cottrill with sons John & Collins
Luke and Kathryn Sharp with daughters EllaBray & Duncan
Michael & Tina Wettlaufer
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Charlie Peabody and Thanh Thanh Tran with son Royden
Steven & Alex Chapman with daughter Stella & son Colin Christopher & Michelle Rahl with son James & daughter Katherine
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DINING EVENTS
SEAFOOD FEAST
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 I 6:00PM-9:00PM I $50 PER PERSON
Come experience the Taste of the Ocean’s Finest with live music from EG Peters! We will have something for everyone even if you are not a seafood lover
SOCIAL GRACES LUNCHEON
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 I 12:00PM-2:00PM I $65 PER CHILD
DESIGNED FOR ELEMENTARY TO EARLY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Bring a friend and join Hanna Compton of Social Graces of the Triangle for another year of table manners classes! This class includes a three course meal and is perfect for new students or those wanting a refresher Basic introductions and greeting skills will also be covered Children will leave prepared to be wonderful meal hosts and guests, whether at the club, out and about, or a weeknight dinner at home.
FRIDAY KIDS NIGHT OUT
6:00PM-9:00PM
Bring a friend and join us for dinner and activities! As a reminder, all children must be potty trained Make your dinner reservation and add childcare by Friday at noon
JANUARY: 3- New Year’s Night | 10- Game Night
17- Movie Night with Hot Cocoa | 24- Winter Wonderland
31- Valentine’s Day Craft
FEBRUARY: 21- Cookie Decorating | 28- Canvas Painting
A TASTY NIGHT OF FUN!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 I 6:00-9:00PM I $75 PER PERSON
Bring your special someone, savor the finest hors d'oeuvres, and cap it off with side-splitting comedy from the one and only Turner Sparks!
GREAT CHILI COOK-OFF
SATURDAY, MARCH 1 I 2:00PM-5:00PM I FAIRWAY GRILL ADULTS ONLY I $30 PER PERSON
We will challenge our top RCC Chef’s to compete for the best RCC Chili Award! Our amazing culinary team will showcase their own recipe, and members will vote on each signature dish Cost includes all you can eat and seasonal beer & wine tastings.
FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE- “NEVER GROW UP” FRIDAY, MARCH 7
Mark your calendar’s for our annual Father-Daughter Dance! This year’s theme will be all things Taylor Swift.
WEEKLY SPECIALS
Taco Tuesdays
FARMHOUSE OMELET BAR
JANUARY 5, 12, 19 I FEBRUARY 2, 16, 23
11:00AM-2:00PM I DONALD ROSS LOUNGE & TROPHY ROOM
Southwest meets the Southeast! Enjoy specially handcrafted tacos with fresh homemade ingredients for only $9
JANUARY 7 - Smoked Brisket Tacos with Jalapeno Mango Slaw
JANUARY 14 - Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with Shredded Lettuce, Avocado, and Cilantro
JANUARY 28 - Blackened Steak Tacos with Blue Cheese Crumbles and Sautéed Onions
FEBRUARY 4 - Crispy Pork Belly Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Slaw and Avocado
FEBRUARY 11 - Chicken Tinga Tacos with Pickled Red Onion, Cilantro Lime Crema, and Scallions
FEBRUARY 25 - Crispy Fish Tacos with Pico de Gallo, Avocado, and Cilantro Lime Crema
GRANDE BRUNCH BUFFET
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
11:00AM-2:00PM I DONALD ROSS LOUNGE & TROPHY ROOM
It’s a beautiful Sunday morning and what better way to start the day than with a hearty brunch with farm fresh ingredients!
VALENTINE’S GRANDE BRUNCH BUFFET
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
11:00AM-2:00PM I DONALD ROSS LOUNGE & TROPHY ROOM
Invite your loved ones to join you for a delicious Valentine’s brunch at the club!
BIRTHDAY NIGHT AT THE CLUB
JANUARY 17 I FEBRUARY 21
6:00PM-9:00PM I TROPHY ROOM & LOUNGE I PATIO SEATING
Complimentary champagne for everyone! If it is your birthday in January or February, come and enjoy a complimentary dinner entrée with the McConnell Golf Skillet Cookie dessert
Dear Members,
As we close the page on 2024, we have much to be thankful for during the past 12 months and even more to be excited about looking forward to the New Year and the 2025 golf season The professional staff has built an exciting schedule of events for the upcoming year that will create new experiences for our members, while building upon the traditions we have established.
In this season of “New Year's Resolutions,” we ask that everyone do their part to make 2025 the best year for golf course conditions in Raleigh Country Club history! This year, I challenge every member to leave the golf course and practice facilities better than they found it. This includes repairing not only your ball mark, but any others you may find on the course, properly raking every bunker you enter, and filling divots on the fairways and tee boxes
During the winter months, we will likely experience some good weather so members can continue sharpening their skills for the upcoming season. Please be mindful that we may have frost delays, and we will make the necessary adjustments to the tee sheet and tee times to maximize the course's availability for our members If you have any questions about conditions or starting times, please don’t hesitate to contact the golf shop
As we start the 77th golf season at Raleigh Country Club, I would personally like to thank the entire membership for the tremendous support the club and the golf operation have received over the past year The golf staff looks forward to the 2025 golf season, as we will continue to provide an outstanding golf experience for our members and their guests. If I can assist you, please don’t hesitate to reach out; my door is always open!
Best,
Adam McLaughlin, PGA Director of Golf
We would like to recognize our Director of Instruction, Erica Stoner, for being recognized by Golf Digest as one of the Best Young Teachers in America for 2025 and 2026. The list represents the best golf instructors in the United States under the age of 40 This is a great accomplishment, and we are proud to have Erica represent Raleigh Country Club and teach our membership. Congrats, Erica!
This year, we will continue the growth and evolution of the Operation 36 program at Raleigh Country Club. The program has been instrumental in developing golfers of all skill levels and ages. Last year, we saw tremendous strides in participation and improvement from the program's participants, and we look to continue this trend as we grow the next generation of golfers. Each semester is an 8-week program with weekly classes for an hour and four 9-hole playing events Below are the dates for this year’s Operation 36 Program at Raleigh Country Club. Please sign up through the RCC Calendar.
Spring Semester
Every Wednesday March 5th - April 23rd
Fall Semester
Every Wednesday September 4th – October 30th
*No Class on Wednesday, October 9th
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Fee: $400 per semester
2025 Raleigh Country Club Tournament Schedule
March
1st RCC Winter Scramble Tournament
3rd - 5th Green Aerification
April
4th Spring Couples Golf Tournament
5th Men’s Match Play Tournament Begins 12th Ladies’ Spring Classic (Member-Member)
May
2nd–4th Donald Ross Classic (Member-Member)
26th–31st Korn Ferry UNC Health Championship
June
1st Korn Ferry UNC Health Championship
16th–18th Greens Aerification
20th Summer Couples Golf Tournament
July
4th Independence Day Tournament
12th–13th Senior Club Championship 14th-17th Fairway Aerification (9 Holes Open)
August
6th–7th Junior Club Championship
10th Parent-Child Tournament 11th-12th Greens Aerification
September
5th–6th Lillian Ross Classic (Ladies Mem-Guest) 19th Fall Couples Golf Tournament
26th–28th Men’s and Ladies’ Club Championship
October
8th–13th Peartree Classic Men’s Member-Guest
November
1st RCC Fall Four-Ball Tournament
December
6th One Club Championship *Event
MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS
MCCONNELL GOLF TO HOST BACK-TO-BACK KORN FERRY TOUR EVENTS AGAIN IN 2025
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SCHEDULE BOOKLET COMING SOON
the course, courts, or clubhouses across McConnell Golf for a chance to be featured in the upcoming Spring/Summer issue of McConnell Golf, The Magazine. Whether it's a tournament triumph, family tradition, or unforgettable trip, your stories are what bring our magazine to life. If you have an interesting story to share with us, contact Communications Director, Faith Inman at finman@mcconnellgolf.com for a chance to be featured in our next edition
ilboxes in January, the 2025 McConnell Golf schedule s all the information you need to get ready for the upcoming golf season. From club tournament dates to pro shop hours and instructional lesson rates, you’ll have a compact guide right at your fingertips Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, stay in the loop with a calendar that will take the hassle out of planning your next golf adventure
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JANUARY COOKIE OF THE MONTH
JANUARY: COCONUT MACAROONS RECIPE BY REBECCA KEIL, EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF AT PORTERS NECK CC
“From a young age, I fell in love with the sweet, buttery, chewy texture of Coconut Macaroons. The simplicity of the recipe combined with the complexity of the flavor, including the toasted coconut, makes this a small bite for anyone to enjoy I find it best in the winter months, sitting by a fire, enjoying a hot cup of cocoa, snuggled up in a blanket Happy New Year!”
View the recipe at https://bit.ly/jan-macaroons
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FEBRUARY COOKIE OF THE MONTH
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FEBRUARY: GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE BY
KENRIC HUNT, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT BROOK VALLEY CC
“You would never guess that these chocolate chip cookies are gluten free. They’re soft and chewy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and loaded with chocolate chips!”
View the recipe at https://bit.ly/feb-chocolatechip
Raleigh Country Club
400 Donald Ross Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
COUNTRY CLUB'S EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: DEBBIE FITZGERALD
For nearly thirty years, Debbie Fitzgerald has served laboriously as a Horticulturalist not only for Raleigh Country Club, but also at four other McConnell Golf properties Debbie has a careful eye for detail and does an excellent job fashioning our clubhouse beautifully, inside and out We are so grateful to have Debbie on our team and appreciate all that she has done over the years for RCC and beyond. Congratulations Debbie, well-deserved!
DEBBIE FITZGERALD
(NOVEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH)
2024 EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
January: Clayton Ennis
February: Jacob Odishoo
March: Jack Marcello
April: Warren Small
May: Dillon Rust
June: Joy Barnett
July: Ricky Brodie
August: Jesus Ortiz
September: Laura Garcia
October: Joey Gugliotta
November: Debbie Fitzgerald
December: Kaylen Garrison
Raleigh Country Club Gives Back!
Raleigh Country Club members generously donated to nearly 20 kids through the Salvation Army Angel Tree program and gave a sleigh full of toys to Marine Corps Toys for Tots Thank you so much to all who participated and helped make the holiday season special for kids across Wake County!
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