MAY I JUNE 2021
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RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB STAFF Christian Anastasiadis I christian@raleighcc.com COO of McConnell Golf
MAY AND JUNE 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- Till the last golfer is in off the course TEE TIMES 8:00am-6:30pm (weekdays) 7:45am-8:20am (weekends – twosomes only) I 8:30am-6:30pm (normal play)
Bonnie Miller I bmiller@raleighcc.com Clubhouse Manager & Events Director
Paul Dickens I pdickens@raleighcc.com Director of Golf
Thomas Walker I twalker@raleighcc.com Head Golf Professional
Billy Cole I bcole@raleighcc.com Golf Course Superintendent
Greg Lyons I glyons@raleighcc.com Executive Chef
Vicki Pincombe I memberservices@raleighcc.com Member Services
Lauri Stephens I membership@mcconnellgolf.com VP of Membership
GOLF SHOP 7:30am-6:30pm (weekdays) I 7:00am-6:30am (weekends) PRACTICE FACILITIES 7:30am – sunset
The golf course, range tee, short game greens and putting greens are closed every Monday.
Alicia Lockard I alockard@mcconnellgolf.com Creative Director
Faith Inman I finman@mcconnellgolf.com Communications Director
RCC CONTACT LIST Front Desk Reservations I 919.231.5501 x 0036 Dining Room I 919.231-5501 x 0035 Events Director I 919.231.5501 x 0036 Golf Shop I 919.231.6451
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH THOMAS WALKER
Congratulations to Thomas Walker, our Employee of the Month! Thomas continues to support and serve our Members on a daily basis. Whether it’s lessons, tournaments, club fittings, or coaching our Operation 36 juniors, he always puts our Members first. Thank you for all you do, Thomas!
IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...……..………….……………....…………....…...............2 Membership...…………………………..……………......................3 RCC Buzz...…………………………..….……...…….........…….........4 Dining Events..…………………...….…….…..…....................5-7 Dining and Fitness..…....…..….......……….........................8 McConnell Golf News...….……...…...……….....................9 Tee It Up.............…………...….....................................10-12 Kids' Camps................…..……........……..……….…….…......13
FEATURED ON THE COVER Caroline Ellington and Summer Smith Ladies' Member-Member 2021 Champions
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Swim Team................................................…..................14 Monthly Calendars...………...…….……....……..........15-16
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MEMBERSHIP WAITING TO JOIN Hello to Spring and our fantastic Membership! It's wonderful to see the club bustling again with activity and the greening up of our newly restored golf course. What an exciting time as the RCC waiting list continues to grow with membership candidates. If you know of someone who is interested in learning about membership at Raleigh Country Club or with McConnell Golf, please know I am happy to help in any way. As always, your member referrals and support of the club are very much appreciated. Lauri Stephens VP of Membership, McConnell Golf membership@mcconnellgolf.com
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RCC buzz 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.
kelsyork 8lbs of crab legs jacksonunhealthydecisions Easter Brunch
Congratulations Kathleen & Toler!
bmoorerealtor Thanks for coming out today boys it was a blast!! #teammooreofficialwinners
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DINING EVENTS
LADIES' NIGHT OUT - SUNSET YOGA WITH SUSAN WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 I 6:30PM We have rescheduled our Ladies' Night Out...don't miss it! This Yoga Class is complimentary and will start at 6:30pm on the pool deck overlooking the golf course.
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH SUNDAY, MAY 9 I 11:00AM-2:00PM Adults: $27.95 I Children 6-12: $12.95 I 5 and Under: Free Remind every mom, grandmother, wife, sister, daughter, aunt or best friend how truly loved she is.
FARMHOUSE SUNDAY BRUNCH MAY 2, 16, 23, 30 I JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27 I 11:00AM-2:00PM
It’s a beautiful Sunday morning and spring is here! There is something for everyone on our delicious and nutritious menu!
BEER DINNER WITH FUNGUYS BREWERY FRIDAY, MAY 7 l $50 PER PERSON Join us on the Fairway Grill Deck for a night of amazing food paired with some great local beer. Carly Pina is one of the owners of this mom-and-pop craft brewery focusing on flavor forward ales and will be on hand walking us thru the interesting facts and ingredients of making beer. Wine will be available, but I think you will be pleasantly surprised on how much you will like this beer.
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MENU Strawberry & Spinach Salad with Toasted Almonds and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette I Fresh Fruit Salad I Shrimp Cocktail with Lemon & House made Cocktail Sauce I Smoked Trout Rillettes with Crostini I Omelet Station with Assorted Toppings I Assorted Danish & Muffins I Applewood Smoked Bacon I Country Sausage Patties Potatoes O’Brien I Classic French Toast with Warm Syrup and Whipped Cream I Carving Station I Sirloin Coulotte with Horseradish Sauce and Red Wine Demi Glace I Herb Marinated French Chicken Breast with Grilled Lemon Vinaigrette I Blackened Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa over Quinoa & Kale Salad I Oven Roasted Asparagus White Cheddar Gratin Potatoes I Crispy Chicken Tenders Honey Glazed Carrots I Mac & Cheese I Assorted Dinner Rolls Chef’s Selection of Sweet Treats
BIRTHDAY NIGHT WITH CHILDCARE
FRIDAY, MAY 21 & FRIDAY, JUNE 11 6:00PM-9:00PM I A LA CARTE DINING AVAILABLE
Free champagne available for everyone! If it is your birthday in May or June, come and enjoy a complimentary dinner entree with the McConnell Golf Skillet Cookie dessert.
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DINING EVENTS
MEMORIAL DAY BBQ & EVENT MONDAY, MAY 31 I POOL OPENS AT 10:00AM BBQ ON BACK PATIO FROM 11:00AM-2:00PM Make it a festive and fun family cookout with a Memorial Day BBQ feast! Enjoy all of your club favorites as you make it a celebration to remember with those you love and hold most dear. Club event to be held in the commons area and include a BBQ, waterslide, DJ and games - weather permitting.
FATHER'S DAY BBQ SUNDAY, JUNE 20TH I 11:00AM-2:00PM ADULTS: $14.95 I CHILDREN 6-12: $6.95 (5 AND UNDER: FREE) Bring Dad to the club for an all-you-can-eat Father's Day BBQ and celebration at the pool. Families, get your picture drawn by Caricaturist Bruce Stevenson between 12:00pm-3:00pm or just relax and enjoy live music!
LIVE AT 5 POOLSIDE FRIDAY, MAY 28 I 5:00PM-8:00PM I COMPLIMENTARY
Lets get this party started! Join us at the pool for dinner with live music from local guitarist Ron Ross. You will be dancing in your seat as he plays everyone's favorite oldies, rock, rhythm & blues.
FLICK N' FLOAT FRIDAY, JUNE 18 I MOVIE STARTS AT DUSK COMPLEMENTARY I BRING YOUR OWN FLOAT Featuring SOUL (Rated PG) Family/Adventure: Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz -- and he's good. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.
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WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Join us at the club for a glass of house wine at 1/2 price or order any bottle of house wine at 1/2 price with purchase of any entrée. Cheers!
- Save the Date 4TH OF JULY BBQ AT RCC Sunday, July 4 I 11:00AM-2:00PM
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DINING AND FITNESS TACO TUESDAYS! Southwest meets the Southeast! Enjoy handcrafted tacos with fresh homemade ingredients for only $9. May 4th - Adobo Marinated Shrimp Tacos with Pico de Gallo and Cumin Sour Cream May 11th - Ground Chorizo Tacos with Onion, Cilantro, and Mixed Cheddar Cheese May 18th - Blackened Fish Tacos with Shaved Red Cabbage Pineapple Salsa May 25th - Carne Asada Tacos with Sautéed Peppers, Onions, and Queso Fresco June 8th - Crispy Fried Chicken Tacos with Sriracha Cream Sauce and Cilantro Lime Slaw June 15th – Quinoa Tacos with Roasted Corn Salsa June 22nd – Spicy Grilled Chicken Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa and Queso Fresco June 29th – BBQ Pork Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Smoked Gouda
BURGER DAYS AT RCC Thursdays are Burger Days! Check your Weekly Happenings to see what mouth watering creation Chef Greg is firing up on the grill.
FITNESS ON DEMAND
McConnell Golf is excited to offer a brand new fitness program to 11 of our clubs called Fitness on Demand. Fitness on Demand will offer 400 fitness videos our members will be able to have access to from their personal device. From Zumba to Pilates there is something for everyone. Keep an eye out for more information coming soon!
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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS
VISIT KNOXVILLE OPEN I MAY 10-16 Celebrating 31 Years, The Korn Ferry Tour will host its Visit Knoxville Open at Holston Hills Country Club. Formerly the Web.com Tour, the organization has signed a five-year agreement with McConnell Golf. To purchase tickets, please visit www.visitknoxopen.com/tickets.
MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE
McConnell Golf, The Magazine is McConnell Golf’s official print publication, for the members by the members. We invite you to advertise in our summer issue of the magazine with business listings in the Member Directory. Contact your club’s membership director if you are interested in listing your business in our next issue!
BE FEATURED IN THE MAGAZINE!
REX HOSPITAL OPEN I JUNE 3-6 The 33rd Rex Hospital Open will take place at The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation, June 3-6. A limited amount of fans will be allowed to attend, in addition to our members. At this time due to COVID-19, we will not have a member tent and our members will not have access to the clubhouse. If you have any questions regarding ticketing and the event, please email Michael Thomas at mthomas@ccwakefieldplantation.com
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Submit photos highlighting activities at your club to be featured in the next issue of McConnell Golf, The Magazine! Use #McConnellGolf in your social posts or email our Communications Director, Faith Inman, at finman@mcconnellgolf.com to submit your photo directly for consideration. Be sure to include the subject line "MCG Magazine Photo Submission".
Thank You for Your Contributions! Due to the generous donations of our McConnell Golf members, we were able to raise almost $9,000 to help end childhood poverty.
PGA TOUR WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP AUGUST 10-15 I SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB THE LINK
Red Nose Day is a campaign with the mission to end child poverty by funding programs that keep children safe, healthy, educated and empowered. Through the power of entertainment, we bring people together to laugh and have fun, all while raising life-changing cash for the children that need it the most. Since our debut in 2015, Red Nose Day has raised over $240 million and have positively impacted over 25 million children in America, and around the world. For more information, visit rednoseday.org
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TEE IT UP
Dear Raleigh Country Club Members, I would like to thank you for continuing to do your part in making our course and Club the best in McConnell Golf. Please continue to be diligent in repairing balls marks, refilling your divots and raking bunkers. We continue to ask that Members and their invited Guests utilize the bag drop, change shoes inside the locker rooms, and adhere to the RCC dress code while on the golf course and using our practice facilities. It will be exciting in the upcoming months as we slowly, yet cautiously, return to pre-COVID norms, especially when it comes to holding our major golf championships on our new design. I cannot wait until our course is all green again, as it has been awesome to watch Billy Cole and his Staff work their magic in the upkeep of our Ross design. Congratulations are in order for RCC Member Mr. Bo Pulley! On Sunday March 28th, Mr. Pulley holed his 2nd shot on the Par 5 first hole to record the rarest of golf feats – the Albatross (or double eagle). Golf odds makers agree that making a Hole-In-One is somewhere around 13,000 to 1, but recording a 2 on a Par 5 has been posted as high as 6 million to 1!!!! Witnessing Mr. Pulley hole a 4 iron from approximately 195 yards were playing partners Mr. Peck Chay and Mr. Andrew Bullard. We can safely say that Mr. Pulley has the record for the first albatross on our new design.
Paul Dickens, Director of Golf
HOLE IN ONE! Congratulations to Fred Gahl on getting the first holein-one on the new course! Mr. Gahl holed a 5-iron from the burgundy tees on hole 14 with a back pin. Nice shooting Fred!
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For our Members playing other McConnell Golf Owned Properties: Full Golf Members are allowed 12 visits to our sister owned Clubs (excluding Wakefield and Treyburn) with no more than six (6) plays at any one property during the calendar year per Membership for cart fee only. Any MCG Member play over this maximum, unless allowed by Membership Classification, will pay the appropriate daily Accompanied Guest Fee in place at the property visited. All tee times outside of RCC are to be arranged by the RCC golf professional staff. As a reminder in regards to our McConnell Golf Guest Policy: For Members who are bringing Guest(s) to Raleigh Country Club or any other McConnell Golf Property, each –same- Guest(s) is allowed ten (10) plays combined across all MCG owned properties, with no more than six (6) plays at any one property during the calendar year. Tournament play does not count towards guest round limit. For our RCC Social Members: Social members are allowed to play RCC six (6) times during the calendar year with practice facility access only on the day the member is scheduled to play. Any play at other MCG sister owned properties will require the Social member be accompanied by a golfing member and count toward this six (6) guest play maximum per the MCG Guest policy Raleigh Country Club Practice Facility: Raleigh Country Club Full Golf Members have unlimited access to the practice facilities during operational hours. All Guests, including RCC Extended Family Guests, may only use these facilities when accompanied by a Member on the day of play. Social Members may only use these facilities on the day of play. Any other accommodations must be approved by the Raleigh Country Club Golf Professional Staff. Please remember this facility is closed on Mondays.
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JUNIOR GOLF AMATEUR GOLF CAMP JULY 13-15 I 9:00AM - 12:00PM $175 per week I Ages 6-9 We have developed the Amateur Golf Camp for juniors that are interested in learning the game. 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 during on course play days.
PROFESSIONAL GOLF CAMP JULY 27-29 I AGES 10 & UP HALF DAY: 9:00AM-12:00PM I $175 FULL DAY: 9:00AM-3:00PM FULL DAY I $300 (Includes Lunch and 9 holes of Golf each day) The Professional Golf Camp is for juniors who have advanced through Raleigh Country Club's junior golf camps in previous years and have the ability to play 9 holes. At this level we will provide advanced instruction to juniors using video analysis. Areas of instruction will include putting, chipping, pitching, bunker, full swing, rules and etiquette.
Congratulations to our juniors for breaking 36! Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing who's next!
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8 WEEK FALL SEMESTER I SEPTEMBER 7 – NOVEMBER 3 Operation 36 is the most effective program to teach our beginning golfers and our established junior players who enjoy competition and personal game growth. It is a clear blueprint to go from complete novice to par golfer. The lessons are based on playing on the course right away and moving up in divisions. Lastly, the technology that they provide in the app is cutting-edge. Each semester is an 8 week program that has weekly classes for an hour and four 9 hole playing sessions.
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TEE IT UP 2021 LADIES' MEMBER/MEMBER On Saturday, April 17, Raleigh Country Club held its first Major - the 2021 Ladies' Member/Member. Winning 1st gross was the team of Mrs. Summer Smith and Ms. Caroline Ellington (pictured on the far left). Taking 1st net honors were Mrs. Rhonda Davis and Mrs. Karen Pollman (pictured on the left). Mrs. Tina Beskid drained the longest putt holed on #9. Congratulations to all the participants for an outstanding event!
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KIDS CAMPS
LEGO® FLYING DRONE WORKSHOP RCC JUNIOR BOOTCAMP MAY 4 - MAY 6 I 6:30PM-7:30PM PRICE IS INCLUDED IN SWIM TEAM DUES I $15 PER CLASS Our McConnell Golf fitness trainers, Drew and Natalie, from Wakefield Plantation are excited to bring another fitness camp to all of the "Junior Gladiators" at RCC! Total body workout will consist of calisthenics, functional strength training and more. This camp will challenge our juniors both physically and mentally as they grow. Contact Natalie Clemens at natalieclemens@wakefieldplantation.com for more information.
JULY 6 - JULY 9 I 9:00AM-12:00PM GRADES 5-8 (MIDDLE SCHOOL) I $150
The sky’s the limit when you join us to design, build and watch your drone take to the air! Not only do you get to create actual working drones using LEGO® Bricks, but you will get to add custom motors, propellers, circuit boards and wiring to make it take flight! Campers will learn the basics with a 4-rotor design and work up to an 8-rotor working drone creation! Campers should consider themselves to be advanced builders and have patience.
PAW PATROL CAMP EMOJI WELLNESS CAMP JUNE 22 - JUNE 25 I 9:00AM-12:00PM I GRADES 1-5 I $100 This is one camp your child is not going to want to miss. We will be creating a community garden, healthy cooking, fitness challenges, and go on a treasure hunt for healthy snacks.
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JULY 20–JULY 24 I 9:00AM-12:00PM GRADES: 1-5 I $100 Do you enjoy this Nickelodeon classic? If so, this week is a perfect week for you! We will be learning about all these furry characters and going on daily missions to protect our friends and activity leaders at RCC!
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SWIM TEAM
BECOME A STINGRAY All children between the ages of 5 and 18 is encouraged to participate. $185 for first swimming participant. $155 per additional swimmer. Enrollment charges will be billed directly to your member account. Your swim team dues include the following: 4 swim meets and championship meet, award for swimmer, 1 week of Junior Bootcamp, team picture, banquet for swimmer, and a team tee-shirt.
YOUNGEST SWIMMERS: JOIN OUR MINI RAYS SQUAD For swimmers ages 4 and up, join the team as a Mini Ray. This offering will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00pm5:30pm to help build up strength and familiarity with strokes and team competitions. $120 per child, includes tee-shirt. Please visit the website for more information.
MAKAYLA SARGENT HEAD SWIM COACH NC State University Student NCAA All American I Scholastic All American I World University Games Gold Medalist I USA Swimming National Team Member
PRACTICE SCHEDULE May 10-13, 17-20, 24-27 June 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24
MEET SCHEDULE May 8 NR vs RCC l MAY 15 RCC vs CCC l MAY 19 RCC VS MACG MAY 22 WP VS RCC
SWIMSUITS FROM ALL AMERICAN SWIM RISE VORTEX IN RED I FEMALE $25, JAMMER $20 Due to COVID, we will not have an event to try on suits. Below is the information to purchase a suit at your convenience.
MEET OUR 2021 SWIM TEAM PARENTS! Hollin and Sean Wall will be our new swim team parents for 2021. Welcome to the team and thank you!
Maynard Crossing I 1231 NW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27513 In-Store Shopping, Delivery and Curbside Pickup I (919) 439-8678
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MAY
Farmhouse Sunday Brunch
Mother's Day Brunch
Farmhouse Sunday Brunch Donald Ross Classic (Men's Member/Member)
Farmhouse Sunday Brunch
Farmhouse Sunday Brunch
Clubhouse Closed
Taco Tuesday JR. Boot Camp
Clubhouse Closed
Taco Tuesday
Pool Opens 4-8pm Swim Team Practice
Swim Practice
Clubhouse Closed Swim Practice
Taco Tuesday
Wine Down Wednesday
Burger Day JR. Boot Camp
Burger Day Swim Practice
Beer Dinner with Funguys Brewery
Donald Ross Classic Donald Ross Classic (Men's Member/Member) (Men's Member/Member)
Swim Practice
Swim Practice
Clubhouse Closed Swim Practice
Wine Down Wednesday Swim Team sign-up JR. Boot Camp Sunset Yoga
Taco Tuesday Swim Practice
Wine Down Wednesday Swim Practice
Wine Down Wednesday Swim Team Mock Meet
Burger Day
Birthday Night
PGA Championship Pro Member Weekend
Swim Practice
Burger Day
Live at 5 Poolside
Swim Practice
Memorial Day Tournament Memorial Day BBQ
COOKIES OF THE MONTH MAY: CLEAR-THE-CUPBOARD COCONUT OATMEAL PECAN COOKIE
Rhett Sorg - The Reserve Golf Club INGREDIENTS 1 Cup Shortening 1 Cup Granulated Sugar 1 Cup Brown Sugar, firmly packed 2 Large Eggs 2 Cups AP Flour 1 Cup Uncooked Oats 1 TSP Baking Soda
1 TSP Baking Powder 1 TSP Salt 1 Cup Flaked Coconut 1 Cup Crisp Rice Cereal 1 TSP Vanilla Extract 1 Cup Pecans, chopped
View the recipe at https://bit.ly/May-Cookie-2021
JUNE: NO BAKE COOKIES
Beverly Marler - Sedgefield Country Club INGREDIENTS 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter 1 ¾ Cups Granulated Sugar 1/3 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1/2 Cup Milk
1 TSP Vanilla Extract 2/3 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter 3 Cups Quick Oats Dash of Salt
View the recipe at https://bit.ly/June-Cookie-2021
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JUNE
Clubhouse Closed
Wine Down Wednesday Swim Practice
Swim Practice
Farmhouse Sunday Brunch
Farmhouse Sunday Brunch Parent-Child Championship
Farmhouse Sunday Brunch Father's Day BBQ At the pool
Clubhouse Closed
Taco Tuesday
Swim Practice
Home Swim Meet Pool closes at 6pm
Clubhouse Closed
Taco Tuesday
Swim Practice
Away Swim Meet
Swim Practice
Wine Down Wednesday
Swim Practice
Burger Day Member Appreciation Day Swim Practice
Burger Day
Birthday Night
Flick 'N Float
US Open Pro-Member
Swim Practice
Away Swim Meet
Swim Practice
Clubhouse Closed
Taco Tuesday
Swim Practice
Home Swim Meet Pool closes at 6pm
US Open Pro-Member Sunday Brunch Swim Team Meet @ WP & Champ Awards Dinner Senior Men's, Ladies', Junior Club Champs
Wine Down Wednesday
Burger Day
Clubhouse Closed
Taco Tuesday
Wine Down Wednesday
Burger Day Swim Practice
Swim Practice
Mini Rays Champ Meet at RCC
Senior Men's, Ladies', Junior Club Champs Swim League Meet @ CCC
Wine Down Wednesday
CRAFT DRINK SPECIALS
MOONLIGHT MOJITO
ROYAL PEACH TEA
APPLE MULE
Muddle Blackberries, Strawberries, Mint, & Lemon Simple Syrup Add Ice, 1.5 oz White Rum, Soda Water Shake, Edible Orchid Garnish
1.5 oz Crown Royal Peach 6 oz 1/2 & 1/2 Tea Stir, Lemon Garnish
1.5 oz Absolut Juice Apple 3 dashes Angostura Bitters 1 oz Lemonade 2 oz Ginger Beer Stir, Lime Garnish
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Raleigh Country Club 400 Donald Ross Drive Raleigh, NC 27610
