RCC 2023 July/August Newsletter

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RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB

YOUR CLUB

JULY AND AUGUST HOURS OF OPERATION

FAIRWAY GRILL

Monday I CLOSED

Tuesday I 11:00am-8:00pm

Wednesday I 11:00am-8:00pm

Thursday I 11:00am-8:00pm

Friday I 11:00am-9:00pm

Saturday I 11:00am-8:00pm

Sunday I 11:00am-8:00pm

19TH HOLE

Monday I CLOSED

Tuesday - Sunday I 11:00am-until the last golfer is off the course

TEE TIMES

8:00am-6:30pm (weekdays)

7:45am-8:20am (weekends – twosomes only) I 8:30am-6:30pm (normal play)

All carts must be returned prior to 8:00pm.

GOLF SHOP

7:30am-6:30pm (weekdays) I 7:00am-6:30am (weekends)

PRACTICE FACILITIES

7:30am-6:30pm

The golf course, range tee, short-game greens and putting greens are closed every Monday

RCC

RALEIGHCOUNTRYCLUBSTAFF

ChristianAnastasiadisIchristian@raleighcc.com COOofMcConnellGolf

BonnieMillerIbmiller@raleighcccom

ClubhouseManager&EventsDirector

BrianKittlerIbriankittler@mcconnellgolfcom

VPofGolfOperations

AdamMcLaughlinIamclaughlin@raleighcccom DirectorofGolf

ThomasWalkerItwalker@raleighcccom

HeadGolfProfessional

BillyColeIbcole@raleighcc.com GolfCourseSuperintendent

JohnCrawfordIjcrawford@raleighcc.com ExecutiveChef

VickiPincombeImemberservices@raleighcc.com MemberServices

PaxtonRembisIprembis@mcconnellgolfcom

FaithInmanIfinman@mcconnellgolfcom

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the following new club members!

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Val and Mary Edwards with children Margaret, Rachel

Stephen and Jane Kim with sons Jordan, Philip and David

Matthew Johnson

Carl Jones and Lucy Sullivan

Ron and Denise Turner with children George and Adeline

John and Lindsey Roberts with daughter Parker

Shields Carstarphen and sons Cooper and Alex

RCCbuzz

Look who’s talking about our club! Please enjoy a few of our favorite mentions below–and keep sharing your experiences with us by tagging Raleigh Country Club on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.

We are excited to announce our 2023 champion, Jorge Fernandez Valdes! Congratulations onyour first career win!

avery.barnes

Pen to paper It’s official go marlins

briduchaine09

Here fore the beer

UNC Health Championship

photos with sheni #golfsunset #raleighcountryclub #golf #golflife

CLUB EVENTS

JULY4THBBQPARTYATTHECLUB!

TUESDAY,JULY4 I 11:00AM-3:00PM

You won't want to miss our annual Independence Day Celebration! Take part in everyone’s favorite poolside games, enjoy our DJ and the patrioticadditionsyouwillseeappearduringtheday!

BIRTHDAYNIGHT

FRIDAY,JULY21 I FRIDAY, AUGUST11

6:00PM-9:00PM I TROPHYROOM&LOUNGE I PATIOSEATING

IfitisyourbirthdayinJulyorAugust,comeandenjoyacomplimentary dinner entrée with the McConnell Golf Skillet Cookie dessert A la carte diningandpatiodeckseatingavailable!

LOBSTERNIGHT

FRIDAY,JULY14 I 6:00PM-9:00PM I ADULTS:$45PERPERSON

A traditional seafood dinner made just for you! A la carte menu will also beavailableaswellaschildcare

MENU: BabyIcebergWedgeSaladIDinnerRolls&Butter I 1.25 pound Maine Lobster with Drawn Butter & Lemon I White Cheddar Potato Gratin I Sautéed Green Beans with Roasted Red Peppers I Peach CobbleralaMode

HOLYGUACAMOLE!

ENDOFSUMMERFIESTAPOOLSIDE

FRIDAY,AUGUST 18 I 6:00PM-9:00PM I $25PERPERSON

Youwon'thavetogosouthoftheborderforourfiesta!Grabyour sombreroandjoinusforfajitas,margaritasandmore!

PRIMERIBNIGHT

FRIDAY,JULY 29 I 6:00PM-9:00PM I $45PERPERSON

Join us in-house or take it to go. This 3 course dinner will be a crowd pleaser either way. Featuring our McConnell House Salad, 12oz. cut Herb Roasted Prime Rib and Delicious Dessert Child care will also be available

CASINO ROYALE

FRIDAY,AUGUST25 I BUFFETOPENSAT6:00PMICASINO GAMESSTARTAT6:30PMI$45PERPERSON

Feelinlucky?Comejoinusforafunnightoutwithfriends.Dinnerbuffet opensat6:00pmandcasinogamesstartat6:30pm

KID'S CLUB GRAND OPENING: SUNDAY, JULY 16 I 2:00PM-4:00PM

WEEKLY SPECIALS

SLIDERSPECIALSATTHECLUB

FRIDAYS:JULY7,14,21,28 I AUGUST4,11,18,25

EveryFridaystartinginJuly,joinusatthepool,DonaldRossLounge or the 19th Hole from 4-6pm, and enjoy some of Chef John's culinary sliderspecialsforonly$7

Taco Tuesdays

Southwest meets the Southeast! Enjoy specially handcrafted tacos with fresh homemade ingredients for only $9

July 4- Happy Independence Day

July 11- Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos with Pickles and Slaw

July 18- Smoked Pork and Pimento Tacos with Crispy Onions and BBQ Sauce

July 25- Blackened Steak Tacos with Blue Cheese Slaw and Steak Sauce

August 1- Crispy Pork Belly Tacos with Corn and Avocado Salsa

August 8- Crispy Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Sour Cream and Pickled Cabbage

August 15- Beef Bulgogi Tacos with Onion, Cilantro, Avocado and Sirachia Aioli

FARMHOUSEALACARTEBRUNCH

SUNDAYS: JULY2,9,16,23,30 I AUGUST 6,13,20,27

11:00AM-2:00PM I DONALDROSSLOUNGE&TROPHYROOM

It’sabeautifulSundaymorning,andwhatbetterwaytostartthedaythan withaheartybrunchwithfarmfreshingredients!

August 22- Smoked Pork Carnitas Tacos with Onion, Cilantro and Cotija Cheese

August 29- Chipotle Chicken Tinga Tacos with Avocado, Cilantro and Queso Fresca

THURSDAY'SATTHECLUB

THURSDAYS:JULY6,13,20,27 I AUGUST3,10,17,24,31

on Thursdays, we have our Smokehouse Special at the club! Anything from ribs to brisket, with tasty sides you are sure to enjoy! Check your weekly happening emails to see what delicious meats Chef John is firing uponthesmoker.

STEAKSFORTHEGRILL: DINNERTO-GOFORTWO

Purchase USDA Prime Ribeye to toss on your grill along with premade sides for only $70 Packages include 2-12oz USDA Prime RibeyeSteaks I Take&BakeFoilWrappedPotatoeswithSourCream & Butter I French Green Beans with Olive Oil I Caesar Salad Kit (CookingInstructionsProvided)

Tailgate to-go

RCC CATERING MENU

ChipsandDip

Southwest Corn & Black Bean Dip with Tortilla Chips..................................................... $60

Buffalo Chicken Dip $60

Served with choice of pita chips or celery & carrot sticks

SidesandSalads

Cowboy Caviar $40

Black eyed pea salad with celery, onions, peppers, and apple cider vinaigrette served with pita chips

Tomato Mozzarella Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction....................................... $50

Pimento Mac & Cheese................................................................................................................ $40

BringontheMeat

Pit Smoked BBQ Pork Sliders with Down East Sauce........................................................... $75 served with quart of coleslaw

RCC Chicken Wings

Served with ranch & blue cheese dipping sauce, celery sticks, choice of BBQ, buffalo, or hot

Mini Hotdog Sliders with onions, mustard, slaw.................................................................. $70

Ham and Cheese Sliders................................................................................................................ $60

King Hawaiian Sweet Rolls with Cured Ham, Swiss Cheese and Honey Dijon glaze

Beef & Red Bean Chili..................................................................................................................... $25/quart

Eachpanserves8-12peopleunlessotherwisenoted.Additionalitemsareavailableuponrequest.Please placeyourorderby2PMThursdaybeforethegame.PleasecontactBonnieMiller919.231.0036 bmiller@raleighcc.com.

KIDS' CAMPS

MARVELSUPERHEROCAMP

JULY11-JULY13|9:00AM-3:00PM

GRADESK-5 | $135(INCLUDESSNACKSANDDRINKS)

Calling all superheroes! Join us for a fun week of strength, power and intelligence Test your superhero knowledge as we learn the stories behind Thor, Captain America, Black Widow, Iron Man and the Hulk. Design and create your own superhero costumes and write your own hero comics You don't want to miss out on an exciting obstacle course, creating your own invention and drinking aSuperSoliderSerum.PleaseRSVPbyWednesday,July5.

REMOTECONTROLULV'S (UNNAMEDLEGO®VEHICLES)

JULY25-JULY27 | GRADESK-5

9:00AM–3:00PM|$150(INCLUDESLUNCH,SNACK,&DRINKS)

LEGO® comes to life when you turn your creations into radiocontrolled masterpieces - making it move is the same of the game! You will get to engineer everything from machines to animals with LEGO® Bricks and Technic® elements, then incorporate infrared sensors to convert your creation to remote control operation In addition to learning the basic principles of the many ingenious devices that are part of our everyday lives, you will also learn how to magnify or diminish force to move objects at different speeds and in different directions Set your remote to "fun"! Games and crafts will also be part of the camper's daily experience and at the end of the session, each camper will also get to take home a customminifigure!RSVPbyFriday,July21.

CAMP INFORMATION (FOR ACTIVITY CAMPS ONLY)

MASTER CHEF CAMP

AUGUST 8-AUGUST 10 | 9:00AM-3:00PM

AGES 6-11 | $135 (INCLUDES LUNCH, SNACK, & DRINKS)

Join the team at RCC for a week exploration all about food! Each day the campers will be making a dish themed around a different country and learn the in and out's of cooking! We will get to meet the talented Food & Beverage Team, and even take a visit to explore the main kitchen! So grab your chef hat and get ready to make some food! Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 2

We will be sending you a reminder with the camp agenda, what to bring, the camp menu and other important information a week before each camp We ask that you register your child at least a week before each camp To register your child you may do so online at www raleighcc com We encourage guests to attend with the members so the campers have a better experience with friends.

Campers may also attend on certain days only for a TBD rate There is a 10% sibling discount for members only Each day will be filled with indoor and outdoor activities, swimming, crafts, lunch, snacks and much more!

RCC STINGRAYS

AJOBWELLDONE:STINGRAYSSEASONRECAP

The Raleigh Country Club Stingrays season has started off with a bang! T StingraysstartedoffwiththeirfirstwinineightyearsafterbeatingNorthRid byeightpoints.Themeetwasfulloflotsofexcitementandfastswims.The and unders helped get the momentum going with Harrison Gard tak second and Emil DeLeo taking third in the 15 freestyle Then the 7-8 and 9 girls came in swinging The girls 7-8 and 9-10 year olds medley relay won 21 seconds and the boys took second. The 11-12 both boys and girls and 18girlscontinuedthewinningstreakintheirrelaysshortlyafter.The7-8’sy olds continued their success with Graham Hukill taking first in the backstroke and second in the 25 freestyle Hayes Mitcho took home gold the 25 breaststroke and Ward Baum claimed third in the 25 butterfly. On girls side, Harper DeVantier took first in the 25 backstroke by over f seconds The girls killed the 25 butterfly going 1,2,3,5,6 (Quinn DeLeo 1 AveryGard2nd,HarperDeVantier3rd,HazelSmith5th,EvelynHarris6th)T girlsalsowonthefreestylerelaywiththeboystakingthird.CraftBaumled 9-10boystoawininthe25freestylewithLeeHukilltakingsecond Follow that Morgan Lincoln claimed first in the 25 freestyle and Charlotte Rittersha won the 25 backstroke and 25 breaststroke. The 9-10 year olds destroyed freestyle relays with the boys winning and the girls getting first and seco Forthe11-12yearolds,ElizaLindleywonthe50backstrokeandbutterflywith Grayson DeLeo following close behind taking third in 50 backstroke and 50 breaststroke.Trey Spencer took home his first wins of the season in the 50 butterfly and 50 breastroke winning by over five seconds In the 13 and up category, Ainsley Hernandenz claimed second in the 50 backstroke with Emma Bass coming in third Maddie Behrens brought home big points for the Stingrayswinningallthreeofherevents.Howeverthemostexcitingraceofthe night was the boys 11-12 freestyle relay because whoever won the relay won the meet The boys rose to the occasion swimming all best times and winning therelaybytwoseconds.

The Stringrays continued their fast swimming this week against Carolina Country Club The 6 and unders showed lots of improvement with the boys going2,3,4infreestyle(StormGraven2nd,HarrisonGard3rd,EmilDeLeo4th) and the girls going 4,5,6 in freestyle (Cate Mardam-Bey 4th, Caroline Koontz 5th, Carson Crisp 6th) Following the freestyle Emil DeLeo won the 15-yard backstrokeandthenthe15breaststrokewithHarrisonGardtakingsecondand StormGraveninthird.CateMardam-Beyalsotookhomeasilverplacefinishin the15-yardbreaststroke The6andunderboysdecidedtotrysomethingnew andswamamedleyrelayforthefirsttimeanddidamazingtakingfifth The7-8 year olds continued to show success with Thompson Kirby, Townes Wall, Harrison Gard and Henry Maurer throwing down an impressive medley relay with 6 year old Gard swimming butterfly for the first time in his life Harper DeVantier won the 25 backstroke the second week in a row and Avery Gard tookhomeherfirstindividualwinoftheseasoninthe25butterflyouttouching CCC. 9-10 year old Florence Hine out touched CCC to take 1st in the 25 freestyleandagaininthe25butterfly Inthe11-12agegroup,thegroupssaw lots of podium finishes Eliza Lindely claimed two second place finishes in the 50freestyleand50backstrokeandclaimedawininthe50butterflywithFinn Rittershaus following close behind her in second Matthew Fleming saw his first top three finish in the 50 backstroke taking third Finally Trey Spencer upset CCC and beat the top seed in the 50 breaststroke For the 13-14 girls, theythrewdownlotsoffasttimeswithAlexisLincolntakinghometwosecond placefinishesinthe50backstrokeand50freestyle

KateyLewicki,AbbyPilkenton&ThomasHamlet RCCSwimCoaches

TEE IT UP

Members,

The past couple of months have been an exciting time to start as the Director of Club. I have enjoyed every minute and look forward to watching the club's golf our membership's support I appreciate the members that have welcomed me t to meeting the entire membership over the coming months

The golf season is off to a great start with the Member-Member Golf Tournamen Golf Event, Parent-Child Tournament, Spring Operation 36 Junior and Ladies P Tour's UNC Health Championship completed and many more tournaments and remainder of the year. Billy Cole and his team have done an excellent job with t during a difficult Bermuda grass-growing spring The golf staff has received num the course’s condition from the Korn Ferry players, staff, our members and their couple of months.

The first UNC Health Championship hosted at Raleigh Country Club was a trem support of our membership throughout the week was outstanding and well-rec players, tournament officials, the UNC Health team and the Raleigh Country Clu have been a part of this event and look forward to watching it grow over the upcoming years Our course definitely held its own against the top players on the Korn Ferry Tour. The tournament finished with two players tied with a 72-hole total of 13 under par. Our champion this year was Jorge Fernandez-Valdes, who won on the first hole of the playoff to capture his first Korn Ferry Tour victory

The golf staff looks forward to continuing our momentum going into the summer and fall of this year. We will continue to offer our membership a high level of programming and tournaments through the remainder of the calendar. If I can assist you in any l d ’t h it t t h t

Adult Division

1st Gross- David & James Kirby

1st Net- Ellen & Robert Wayland

Congratulationstoallwhoparticipate

9 Hole Junior Division

T-1st Gross- James & Thompson Kirby

T-1st Gross- Daniel & Tyler Moore

1st Net-Tommy and Thomas Sevier

mentwasbuzzingalldayandwe cannotwaituntilne y g g payintheevent

Pictured:Wayland,MooreandKirbyteams

UPCOMING EVENTS AT RALEIGH COUNRY CLUB

July 4: Fourth of July Golf Tournament

July 25-27: Operation 36 Professional Jr Camp (Ages 10 & Up)

July 8-9: Ladies, Senior, Super Senior Club & Junior Championship

July 10-11: Fairway Aerifications

July 11-13: Operation 36 Amateur Jr. Camp (Age 6-9)

August 7-9: Green Aerification

August 26-27: Ladies’ Member-Guest

Adam McLaughlin, PGA Director of Golf

TEE IT UP

4thofJulyTournament

Date: Tuesday,July4th

Time:7:30AMLightBreakfast

9:00AMShotgunStart

Eligibility:RCCMembersOnly(NoGuests)*Socialclassmembershipwill have the option to play but will be subject to paying the accompanied guestfeeplustheentryfeeforthetournament.

EntryFee:$35perplayer *Cartfeenotincluded

Format:Four-PersonCaptain’sChoiceScramble. (Maximumof22Teams)

Allteamswillreceiveselectpercentagesoftheirindividualhandicapto createtheirteamhandicap.MenwillplayfromtheBluetees,withanyone 63yearsandolderhavingtheoptiontoplaytheBlue/Whitehybridtees, ortheWhiteteeswiththeappropriatehandicapadjustment.Ladieswill playfromtheBlacktees.

2023Ladies,Senior,SuperSeniorClub& JuniorChampionships

Date: Saturday,July8th&Sunday,July9th

Time: TeeTimes

Eligibility:RCCMembers,SpousesandDependents(Juniors)

EntryFee: Adults-$70

Juniors-$30 *Cartfeenotincluded

Includesprizes,non-alcoholicdrinksoncourse andreceptionfollowingplayonSunday

Format:36-holeindividualstrokeplay

Operation36AmateurJuniorGolfCamp

We have developed the Amateur Golf Camp for juniors that are interested in learning the game The camp will teach juniors the basic fundamentals of the game We will cover putting, chipping, pitching, bunker, full swing, rules, and demonstrate the importance of etiquette duringon-courseplaydays

Date:July11th-13th

Time:9:00AM-12:00PM

Ages:6-9

Cost:$175

Operation36ProfessionalJuniorGolfCamp

The Professional Golf Camp is for juniors who have advanced through RaleighCountryClub'sjuniorgolfcampsinpreviousyearsandhasthe abilitytoplay9holes.Atthislevelwewillprovideadvancedinstruction tojuniorsusingvideoanalysis.Areasofinstructionwillincludeputting, chipping,pitching,bunker,fullswing,rulesandetiquette

Date:July25th–27th

Time:HalfDay-9:00AM-12:00PM FullDay-9:00AM-3:00PM

*(includeslunch&9holesofgolfeachday)

Ages:10andOlder

Cost:HalfDay-$175 FullDay-$300

Juniorsages10-13willplay9holeseachday

Tees: Seniors(50-62)–BlueTees

SuperSenior(63andolder)–WhiteTees

Ladies–BlackTees

Juniors14-17–BlueTees

Juniors10-13–BlackTees

2023LillianRossClassic-LadiesMember-Guest

Date:Friday,August25th&Saturday,August26th

Eligibility: Femalemembersandfemaleguest

EntryFee: $215perplayer

*SpouseswhoattendFridaynightwouldbebilledindividually

Format: 36-hole ringer format Flights will be determined by the team handicapindex(using12-monthlowhandicapindex)

SCHEDULEOFEVENTS:

Friday,August25th

8:15AM-9:30AM-Breakfast

9:30AM-Round#1ShotgunStart

1:30PM/2:00PM-LunchintheTrophyRoom

5:30PM-PuttingContest(playersandspouses)

6:30PM/7:00PM-JointheWineandTapasNightintheClubhouse

Saturday,August26th

7:45AM-9:00AM-Breakfast

9:00AM-Round#2ShotgunStart

1:00PM/1:30PM-LunchandAwardsinPeartreeRoom

N p g p y j y p y , including Slammin' Sammy's Pub located in Sedgefield's clubhouse ballroom (entrance located behind No 9 green) and open-air skyboxes on holes

15, 17 and 18 Member charge and credit cards are accepted in all McConnell Golf hospitality areas To reserve your tickets, please complete the Online Ticket Request Form at www.bit.ly/wyndham2023.

MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE

We invite you to send us detailed stories about your member experience for our Fall/Winter 2023 edition. To submit a story idea, follow this link (www.bit.ly/mcg20ideas) and complete the form, or email Faith Inman at finman@mcconnellgolf.com. Thank you for helping us celebrate 20 years of building clubs of the future!

WINSTON-SALEM OPEN I AUGUST 21

Take in professional tennis with fellow McConnell Golf members at the ATP Tour’s Winston-Salem Open. Tickets are good for both the stadium court and outside courts from 2pm until the last match is completed. McConnell Golf will have its own red zone parking lot area with tents and tables. To register, sign up for the event on the McConnell Golf online calendar Price is $65 per person and includes tailgate beverages and snacks

JRGolfCamp(6-10YR)

SuperheroCamp

Ladies'9&Dine

JRGolfCamp(11&up)

LegoCamp Ladies'9&Dine

JRGolfCamp(6-10YR)

SuperheroCamp

JRGolfCamp(11&up)

LegoCamp

COOKIES OF THE MONTH

JULY: KEY LIME COOKIES RON GORDILS, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT SCC

The first pie I ever made was a key lime pie I remember following the recipe on the back of the key lime juice bottle. I think I ate more of the meringue than what actually ended up on the pie Ever since that moment I’ve had a love for that sweet and tart flavor Please enjoy this little sample of that delicious combination

View the recipe at https://bit.ly/july-keylime

AUGUST: PECAN OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES KENRIC HUNT, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT BVCC

Even though I'm a cookie monster at home, I placed a call to a loved one to find out their favorite cookie I've exhausted what I have in my recipe box of family treats, so make enough for me and your family, and I'll stop by for a sample!

View the recipe at https://bit.ly/aug-pecanoatmealraisin

Farmhouse Brunch

Clubhouse & Course Closed

Taco Tuesday Taco Tuesday Mater Chef Camp

Ladies' 9 & Dine

Ladies' 9 & Dine Master Chef Camp

Smokehouse Special Smokehouse Special Master Chef Camp

Farmhouse Brunch

Clubhouse & Course Closed

Farmhouse Brunch

Clubhouse & Course Closed

Taco Tuesday Taco Tuesday

Ladies' 9 & Dine

Smokehouse Special

Birthday Night

Ladies' 9 & Dine

Smokehouse Special

Ladies' Member Guest Ladies' Member Guest

Farmhouse Brunch

Clubhouse & Course Closed

Taco Tuesday

Ladies' 9 & Dine

Smokehouse Special

CRAFT DRINK SPECIALS

Berry Peach Crown Cider

Peach Crown

muddled blueberries

apple cider

splash of club soda

splash of lemon juice

garnish mint sprig

Gin Spritz

gin grapefruit juice

prosecco soda water

garnish lemon wheel

Rocket Pop

Chambord

grenadine

Blue Curacao

blue Powerade

Citron vodka club soda

white rock candy stick