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RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB
YOUR CLUB
SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER HOURS OF OPERATION
FAIRWAY GRILL
Monday I CLOSED
Tuesday I 11:00am–7:00pm
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–7:00pm
19THHOLE
Monday I CLOSED
Tuesday–SundayI11:00am–untilthelastgolferisoffthecourse
TEETIMES
8:00am–6:30pm(weekdays)
7:45am–8:20am(weekends–twosomesonly)I8:30am–6:30pm(normalplay)
Allcartsmustbereturnedpriorto8:00pm
GOLFSHOP
7:30am–6:30pm(weekdays)I7:00am–6:30am(weekends)
PRACTICEFACILITIES
Tuesday–SaturdayI7:30am–6:30pm Sunday I 7:30am–6:00pm
Thegolfcourse,rangetee,short-gamegreensandputtinggreensareclosed everyMonday
POOLHOURS
Friday,August30 I 3:30pm–7:30pm LaborDayWeekend(August31–September2)I10:00am–8:00pm CabanaServiceuntilSeptember2IMobileOrderingAvailableafterSeptember2
Christian Anastasiadis I christian@raleighcc.com
I bmiller@raleighcc com
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
Thomas Walker I twalker@raleighcc com Head Golf Professional
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
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
Please join us in welcoming the following new members to Raleigh Country Club and McConnell Golf!!
Stuart and Macon Guidry with daughter Catherine
Aaron and Lindsey Olive
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CLUB EVENTS
LABORDAYBBQ
MONDAY,SEPTEMBER2 I 11:00AM–2:00PM
$17.95ADULTSI $7.95KIDS
You won't want to miss our annual Labor Day BBQ on the clubhouse patio!EnjoymusicfromIconicDJandinteractivegamesforallages Get readytoslipandslidebehindtheclubhousefrom11:30am-2:30pm!
BIRTHDAYNIGHT
FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER13I FRIDAY, OCTOBER4
6:00PM–9:00PM I TROPHYROOM&LOUNGE
PATIOSEATINGAVAILABLE
If it is your birthday in September or October, come and enjoy a complimentary dinner entrée with the McConnell Golf Skillet Cookie dessert.Alacartediningandpatiodeckseatingavailable!
BOURBON STEAK DINNER
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 I 7:00-10:00PM I $65 PER PERSON
Enjoy some bourbon and a nice steak dinner with friends! We will also be offering wine to those who are not interested in the bourbon pairing
DUELINGPIANODINNERSHOW
FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER6
DINNERAT6ISHOWAT7
Looking for the perfect date night? Blazin’ Keys Entertainment will be playing the night away at RCC This will be a show you won’t want to miss!Childcareisavailablebyadvancereservation.
RCC BOOK CLUB
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
This September, we are going on a field trip! We will be at Quail Ridge Books at 7pm to see Tracey Enerson Wood, author of Katharine the Wright Sister Check out the RCC website to join us!
COUPLES’GOLF&BBQ
FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER27TH
CHILDCAREAVAILABLE
Come dressed as your favorite team and enjoy 9 holes of golf followed by a tailgate BBQ dinner on the Fairway Grill Deck and Commons area Seegolfshoptosign-up
CLUB EVENTS
KIDZ ZONE ACTIVITIES
FRIDAYS FROM 6:00PM – 9:00PM
9/6: Music Night
9/13: Movie Night
9/20: Fall Craft
9/27: Couples’ Golf Childcare
10/4: Halloween Game Night
10/18: Pumpkin Decorating & Halloween Craft Night
Please make reservations 24 hours before each Friday to ensure we have proper staffing and supplies. No childcare available 10/11 or 10/25.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
6:00PM – 9:00PM
$15 per person
Join us at the pool deck (weather-permitting) for a fun night of games, s’mores, and so much more! DJ Harry will be playing all your favorite Halloween tunes and we will have a costume contest for all ages!
MAHJONG AT RCC
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
6:00-9:00PM
$125 per person
Learn to play the game that is sweeping the nation, Mahjong! Beginner Mahjong lessons with expert instructor Dana Lange. You will learn the National Mahjong way of play and have a ball in this class. Sign up on the RCC website. Space is limited.
TREATS FOR TROOPS
Raleigh Country Club will be working alongside Soldiers' Angels again this year to give back to our troops Last year, we were able to donate over 14 lbs of candy to troops based right here in NC Let’s double it this year! Our military serves and sacrifices for our freedoms every day and we want to support and encourage them by donating treats. Check the Weekly Happenings and RCC website to see when we will begin collecting donations.
WEEKLY SPECIALS
SMOKEHOUSE SPECIAL EVERY THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 5,12,19,26 I OCTOBER 3,17,24,31
Anything from ribs to brisket, with tasty sides you are sure to enjoy! Check your Weekly Happenings emails to see what delicious meats Chef John is firing up on the smoker
FARMHOUSE OMELET BAR
SUNDAYS: SEPTEMBER 1,8,15,22,29 I OCTOBER 6,20 11:00AM - 2:00PM I DONALD ROSS LOUNGE & TROPHY ROOM
Taco Tuesdays
Southwest meets the Southeast! Enjoy specially handcrafted tacos with fresh homemade ingredients for only $9
September 3- Crispy Baja Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Mayo and Pickled Vegetables
September 10- Buffalo Chicken Tacos with Pickles and Blue Cheese Slaw
September 17- Crispy Fish Tacos with Avocado, Mango and Cilantro Crema
September 24- Black and Blue Steak Tacos with Blue Cheese, Jalapeno and Avocado Crema
October 1- Korean Pork Tacos with Avocado, Pickled Red Onion, Radish and Korean BBQ Sauce
Create your own omelet with all the ingredients at our chef attended omelet station!
GRAND BRUNCH BUFFET
OCTOBER 27 I 11:00AM - 2:00PM
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!
October 8- Crispy Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Sour Cream and Charred Corn Salsa
October 15- Carne Asada Tacos with Onion, Avocado and Cilantro Lime Crema
October 22- Smoked Pork Carnitas Tacos with Pico De Galo and Cotija Cheese
October 29- Crispy Fish Tacos with Mango Slaw and Pickled Red Onion
MIX
RCCThanksgiving
To-Go Menu
& MATCH
Mix and match your choice of proteins, starches, vegetables, desserts, and additional items! Serves 8 to 10 people unless otherwise noted.
*Substitutions can be made and prices to adjust accordingly
PROTEINS
16-18 lb Whole Roasted Turkey, cooked to perfection with Black Pepper & Thyme Gravy
Glazed Honey Ham
Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin
Chicken & Dumplings
Bacon-Wrapped stuffed Pork Loin with Cranberry Demi
5 lbs Smoked Turkey Breast
16-18 lb Smoked Turkey, cooked to perfection with Black Pepper & Thyme Gravy
STARCHES
Macaroni & Cheese
Truffled Orzo Macaroni & Cheese
Sausage & Cornbread Stuffing or Traditional Stuffing
Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes with Streusel Topping
Assorted Rolls with Butter $35
PLEASE SUBMIT ORDERS TO
BONNIE MILLER I BMILLER@RALEIGHCC.COM
Orders must be placed 5 days prior to pick-up
MEMBER NAME
CLUB # PHONE #
PICK-UP DATE PICK-UP TIME
$6/dozen
VEGETABLES
Green Bean Almondine
Coleslaw
Sautéed Broccolini
Grilled Asparagus
Maple Bourbon & Honey Mustard Brussel
Sprouts
Autumn Vegetable Succotash
Fresh Vegetable Tray with Herb Dressing
Roasted Beet Salad with Arugula & Blue
Cheese
Garden Salad Tray with Choice of Dressing
Caesar Salad Tray
Fall Kale Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Spiced Cranberry Sauce
Potato Leek Soup (2 quarts)
Butternut Squash Soup (2 quarts)
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Bang Bang Shrimp
BBQ Meatballs
Cheeseburger Sliders
Fresh Fruit Salad
Black Pepper & Thyme Gravy
Chicken Fingers with Homemade
Macaroni & Cheese
Chips and Dip
(SERVES 6-8 PEOPLE)
Salsa and Queso with Tortilla Chips
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Served with choice of pita chips or celery & carrot sticks
Sides and Salads
1.5 Lbs. Loaded Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad............................................................
7-Layer Salad.................................................................................................................................
Pimento Mac & Cheese.............................................................................................................
Bring on the Meat
Pit Smoked BBQ Pork Sliders with Down East Sauce (18pcs).......................................
Served with quart of coleslaw
RCC Chicken Wings (24pcs)....................................................................................................
Served with ranch & blue cheese dipping sauce, celery sticks, choice of BBQ, buffalo, or hot
Mini Hotdog Sliders with onions, mustard, slaw (18pcs)
Beef Empanadas (12 pcs)
Italian Hoagie Platter (16pcs)...................................................................................................
Additional items are available upon request. Please place your order by 2PM the Thursday before the game. Please contact Bonnie Miller 919.231.0036 or bmiller@raleighcc.com.
SUMMER CAMP RECAP
RCC Summer Camp 2024
RCC Families,
That’s a wrap on our 2024 RCC Summer Camp season! Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your child’s summer plans We have some of the most creative, fun, and energetic kids around, and it has been a pleasure seeing the kids form new friendships!
We had six camps this summer: Slimetopia, Sports, Master Chef 2, Arcademania, Get Crafty, and Wet ‘n Wild Camps filled up quickly this year, so be on the lookout early next year for when camp sign-ups open Below are a few snapshots of some of the fun we had From making slime to making our lunches in the RCC Kitchen, there was so much to learn and enjoy Thank you, again, to everyone who participated See you soon!
Kaylen Garrison Kids’ Activities Director
TEE IT UP
Members,
Adam McLaughlin, PGA, Director of Golf
The fall season is right around the corner, and it is definitely an exciting time at Raleigh Country Club The cart path project is getting close to completion, and our newly remodeled men’s locker room has reopened Since the beginning of the cart path project, we have had over 16 inches of rain in the last 30 days Due to the abnormally high amount of rain, the timeline for finishing the cart path project has been delayed.
The Ladies’ Member-Guest and Club Championship events have been rescheduled for later in the fall. Please note the new dates on the schedule below, and we hope that you can join us for these events. The Labor Day Tournament format has been adjusted to account for playing the front nine twice The field for the Labor Day Tournament will be limited to the first 12 four-person teams to sign up
The golf staff is excited about the new fall golf calendar we have lined up at the club The course is in excellent shape, and soon we will have new cart paths to improve the experience for our members and their guests at Raleigh Country Club. As always, if I can assist you in any way, please don’t hesitate to reach out; my door is always open!
Adam McLaughlin, PGA Director of Golf
Labor Day Tournament
Date: Monday, September 2nd
Time: 8:00am Breakfast/9:00am Shotgun Start
Eligibility: RCC Members & Guests; teams must have at least 1 member
Entry Fee: $40 per player (Includes Breakfast & Prizes)
*Cart & Guest fees not included
Format: Four-person teams will play Two Best Balls on the first nine and a Texas Scramble counting Two Best Balls Teams will play the Front Nine Twice Gross and Net prizes will be awarded Maximum of 12 teams Players will compete from the Blue Tee Markers Participants age 63 and older have the option of playing the White Tee Markers Female Contestants will compete from the Black Tee Markers
Fall Couples Classic
Date: Friday, September 27th
Time: 5:30 Shotgun Start
Eligibility: RCC Couples
Entry Fee: $100 per couple (Includes prizes and dinner following play)
*Cart fee not included
Format: Four-person Scramble on the front nine
Tees: All players will play from the Black Tees
IT UP
Date: Friday, November 15th, Saturday, November 16th & Sunday, November 17th
Time: Tee Times starting at 11:00 (Fri ) – Men’s Championship Division Only Tee Times starting at 8:30 (Sat /Sun ) – All Divisions
Eligibility: Members and Spouses (Dependents are not allowed to play)
Entry Fee: $70 per player (includes lunch and prizes)
*Cart fee not included
Format: Men’s Division will play 54 holes of stroke play Senior, Super Senior, and Ladies’ divisions will play 36 holes of stroke play The Men’s Division will play from the Ross tee markers The Men’s Senior Championship Division (must be age 50 or older) will play from the Blue tee markers The Men’s Super-Senior Division (must be age 65 or older) will play from the White tee markers. The Ladies’ Divisions will play from the Black tee markers.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB
September 2: Labor Day Tournament
September 27: Fall Couples’ Golf Tournament
November 1-2: Lillian Ross Ladies’ Member-Guest
November 15-17: Club Championship (Men’s, Seniors, & Ladies’) Club Championship (Rescheduled Date)
October 9-14 : Peartree Classic Men’s Member-Guest
FRIENDLY REMINDERS
To ensure that our golf course stays in the condition that we all enjoy, we require all members to do their part by making sure that they adhere to the routine maintenance that all golfers are expected to perform every time they use the facilities at Raleigh Country Club Below are three routine golf maintenance etiquette practices Your attention to these matters of maintaining the bunkers, greens, and fairways will help provide the excellent daily playing conditions that we all desire and expect from our course
All bunkers need to be properly maintained by the membership Members are expected to enter the bunkers from the low side and smoothly rake the area they disturb with their bunker shots and footprints upon exiting from the low side
Please repair your ball mark and any others that you may find on our greens.
Please remember to fill in your fairway divots with the sand bottles provided on the carts and at the sand bottle stations on the course.
As a member of Raleigh Country Club, there is an expectation that our members, dependents, and their guests adhere to our dress code. If the dress code is not adhered to on the golf course and practice facilities, members and their guests will be asked to leave the golf areas and change into proper attire Shirts must be tucked in, and hats must be worn facing forward at all times while on the course and practice facility
The pace of play is a big part of enjoying golf Please do your part to play ready golf, keeping pace with the group in front of you Our team will be on the course monitoring pace of play Should we identify slow play from members consistently, we may suggest later tee times, or eventually restrict access to times that are vital to getting the day off to a fast start
MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE
Keep an eye on your mailbox in mid-October for the Fall/Winter edition of McConnell Golf, The Magazine. This issue promises to be a must-read, with highlights including a recap of the Wyndham Championship and engaging member spotlights Expect a collection of compelling stories from across our entire portfolio of clubs
OLD NORTH STATE CLUB SOLHEIM CUP CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to Old North State Club on winning the 12th Annual McConnell Golf Solheim Cup! Entering Sunday's final round 3 points behind, they made an incredible comeback to defeat the defending champions from The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation by just 1.2 points the closest finish in the event's history This marks Old North State Club's second title, with their first win in 2016 With seven teams finishing within 4 5 points, every stroke truly mattered in this competition
MCCONNELL GOLF RYDER CUP I NOVEMBER 6-9
Sedgefield Country Club aims to defend its Ryder Cup title at this year's event, held at The Reserve Golf Club in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, from November 6th through the 9th Last year's title marked Sedgefield Country Club's first Ryder Cup victory, with The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation and the Country Club of Asheville finishing second and third, respectively
“There’s nothing better than sitting on the front porch in the late summer months enjoying a mason jar of sweet tea and sharing a tin of shortbread cookies Here is a cookie that combines both southern staples. During the holiday season, the culinary team includes this cookie to our cookie package so members can enjoy them with their family and friends at the lake ” View the recipe at https://bit.ly/sept-shortbread Clubhouse and Course
SEPTEMBER COOKIES OF THE MONTH
OCTOBER COOKIES OF THE MONTH
OCTOBER: CREAM CHEESE SUGAR COOKIES (GLUTEN FREE) BY JAMES PATTERSON, CORPORATE EXECUTIVE CHEF
“Recent years have brought on the need for GF ideas for members to enjoy This is a recipe that I came across that fills the need Enjoy ”
View the recipe at https://bit.ly/oct-sugar
Holiday Family Photo Shoot Sunday, November 3
Oyster Roast Friday, November 1
Holiday Wine and Tapas with the Polar Express Friday, November 15