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Clubhouse News
WELCOME NEW CARDINAL MEMBERS
Jarrod & Gwen Clayton Children: Will (16), Katherine(14) & Henry (10)
The Clayton family resides in Kernersville and Jarrod works in Greensboro as the CFO of Select Laboratory Partners. The family is looking forward to playing golf together and utilizing the club. We welcome the Clayton family to The Cardinal!
Keith & Megan Kepler
Keith is an avid golfer and the CEO/owner of Kepler Insurance Agency Inc. in Greensboro. Raised in Greensboro, he enjoys the opportunity of giving back and being a positive influence on the area's growth and development through community involvement. The Keplers reside in the neighborhood just across Fleming Road from the club and look forward to using the club and meeting many other members!
Steven Ralls
Mr. Ralls has recently joined the club in an effort to play more golf! He resides on the golf course just off of Cardinal Way, making it quick and easy to head out to the range or to play a few holes when time allows. He is the operations manager with Sierra Software in Greensboro. In addition to golf, Mr. Ralls enjoys fishing in his free time. Please join us in welcoming him to The Cardinal!
Craig & Joanie Ratchford Children: Jason (20), Hollie (18), Lillie (15) & William (7)
The Ratchfords reside in northwest Greensboro close to the Cardinal. Mr. Ratchford works in the area as a VP/GM of the USA region for Rechelieu Hardware. Their kids are very active in golf and the family enjoys playing together. Please join us in welcoming them to The Cardinal!
Anthony & Sandra Robledo
Mr. Robledo is a semi-retired CPA, managing his own accounting firm for 35 years in south Florida. He took up golf in 1990 and it rapidly became one of his favorite sports. He and his wife Sandra recently moved to Greensboro in June. They had been wanting to live in North Carolina for many years, after visiting Blowing Rock, Asheville and other areas since 2004. They have two daughters who also recently moved to Greensboro, and one granddaughter. They also have a son who lives in New York, which makes visiting a much closer commute. The Robledos look forward to meeting fellow club members and playing more golf!
Chad & Candace Williams Sons: Trey (21), Rigdon (18), Rhodes (8) & Rhett (5)
Chad is an inspector with Assurance Home Inspections in Greensboro and is both a licensed home inspector and a licensed general contractor. The family resides just north of the airport and not far from the club. They look forward to enjoying golf together as a family and meeting other members. Please join us in welcoming them to the club! Steven Ralls
Anthony Robledo
A NOTE FROM YOUR FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
What a doozy of a year! Wild, unpredictable, frantic and most certainly unforgettable. This year has been full of emotions. While we’ve experienced quite a few challenges this year, I am grateful to be a part of a wonderful team that made it all so easy. I am thankful for our amazing staff who, when called upon or not, consistently stepped up to the plate and got the job done without hesitation or reservation. It is their work ethic and integrity which drives our continued success. I am also thankful for our wonderful members who have supported us every step of the way! You really know how to make the club feel like home.
Ah, the holiday season… Although I am definitely a summer type of girl, there's so much I love about the spirit that comes along with the winter holiday season. From Christmas movie marathons to ice skating with family and friends, there are so many reasons to love the holiday season. The decorations, the holiday cocktails, the delectable food and holiday cheer...no matter how hectic it gets, it really is the most wonderful time of the year.
And remember, keep and your glass full! your life sparkling
See you around the clubhouse, Maya Panayotova
James R. Patterson
The Sedgefield Country Club Drive Through was a Success!!! All weekend long ...
The Martin's celebrating Matt's birthday at our Corralejo Tequila Dinner
A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF CATERING
WE CAN! A phrase not overly used these days after the new normal has set in. It seems in today's world so many are telling us what we can't do. We can't gather, we can't socialize, we can't enjoy each other's company. But in the club business, it's about what we CAN do. Since March, it sure has been an interesting time for us all. So many hours spent evaluating, planning, restructuring and brain storming some new ideas so we can say YES, we can! We can... provide you with the same great club experience you have come to expect. We can provide you a gourmet meal, a family friendly dinner, or a causal snack. It's not about what we can't do, but what we CAN do! So many others are saying "we can't do this or we can't do that" ... but at Sedgefield, WE CAN. We can provide you the same great service you are accustomed to, we can provide you an enjoyable night out, we can still celebrate those special moments in your life. it's all about what we CAN do! So next time you are looking for that special dinner out, birthday celebration, or company outing, please think of contacting your club. We are here to say "Yes" this is what we CAN do for you.
I encourage you to contact us for all your banquet and catering needs in the coming months. If there is anything we CAN do for you or your company, family or friends please don't hesitate to ask.
Best wishes to you and yours, Travis Huddleston
SATURDAY
WINE INDULGENCE DINNER "ICONS OF NAPA"
6:30pm Start $125++ Wine Society | $145++ Regular
Join us for an exclusive dinner featuring the Icons of Napa Valley! A carefully crafted menu paired with some of Napa’s most iconic wineries. Beautiful wines, great food and a wonderful conversation are the perfect recipe for a memorable evening.
WEDNESDAY
GRAPE NUTS "AUTUMN AT SEDGEFIELD"
6:30pm Start $38++ Wine Society | $43++ Regular
Autumn is such a special time around the country, but in wine country it is especially exciting as grapes ripen and wine is being harvested. Join us as we guide you through an Autumn evening at Sedgefield featuring some of our favorite seasonal food and wine pairings.
THANKSGIVING TO GO
From our kitchen to your table! Let us do the cooking while you enjoy this holiday season with friends and family. Order forms provided at the club, online, or on the next page of this publication. Simply select the items needed and write in the quantities requested in each space provided. To place your order, email or drop off your order form to Maya Panayotova at fbdirector@sedgefieldcc.com or contact the club at 336.840.9431.
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THANKSGIVING FEAST
11:00am Seating and 1:30pm Seating Adults: $34.95++ | Children under 12: $14.95++
An exquisite Thanksgiving Feast with all the trimmings! This year's feast will feature a delicious plated meal by Chef JP's talented culinary team and served at your table by Maya's equally talented service team.
Please note reservations are limited to parties of 8 or less. If you have more than 8 in your party, we are happy to seat you at multiple tables near each other. It is important that your party arrives promptly for your reservation seating to ensure a smooth flow of service.
Thanksgiving Day Curbside Pickup available from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Please place your to-go orders by Tuesday, November 24 by calling 336.840.9431.
ADULT FEAST INCLUDES: SOUP Maple Sweet Potato Bisque with Candied Pecans
SALAD Mixed Greens, Roasted Beets, Pearl Onions, Heirloom Carrots, Hakurei Turnips, Grape Tomatoes, House-Made McConnell Golf Vinaigrette
MAIN COURSE Mesquite Smoked Turkey Breast with Spiced Cranberry Chutney Apricot-Honey Glazed Ham | Garlic and Herb Crusted Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream and Au Jus | Neese’s Country Sausage Stuffing Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes with Turkey Gravy | Sweet Potato Casserole | Shallot and Herb Buttered Haricot Verts | Yeast Rolls
DESSERT Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Streusel
CHILD'S FEAST INCLUDES:
STARTER Small Fruit Cup
MAIN COURSE Turkey Breast | Creamed Potatoes | Macaroni and Cheese Green Beans | Cornbread Dressing
DESSERT Chocolate Cake
SATURDAY
Holiday Dinner 6:30pm Start
There's no better place to spend the first Saturday of December than at Sedgefield. An elegant dining experience with Live Jazz, wine pairings, sparkling pairings, and holiday spirits that will set the tone for a "December to Remember. " Mark your calendars and watch for more details to come soon.
THURSDAY
New Year's Eve D 6:00pm–9:00pm inner | Reservations Required
Pop the Champagne and let’s toast 2020 in the rearview mirror! Cheers to our friends, far and near, and to an amazing, prosperous New Year.
Join us for an elegant New Year’s Eve candlelight dinner featuring live music and indulge in some of Sedgefield’s favorite New Year's staples such as chateaubriand for two and more; we will have it all covered.
CONGRATULATIONS CHEF JAMES "JP" PATTERSON
Chef James Patterson III was voted The 2020 Triad's Best Chef in Guilford County. We are so proud to have him as our chef here at Sedgefield Country Club and he appreciates the support of all his Sedgefield family and those that voted for him!
10/11 THURSDAY/FRIDAY
CHAMPAGNE HOLIDAY LUNCH
11:30am-2:00pm I $24.95++ per person
It’s time for the Champagne Holiday Luncheon! A wonderful spread of Christmas-time treats and seasonal favorites. This presents a great opportunity to say “Thank You” to your staff for this past year or to celebrate the season with family and friends! Perfect for parties of up to 20 people - no more than 6 per table. Call to make your reservations!
This delectable along with: three course luncheon features a glass of champagne
Choice of:
Caramelized Apple & Onion Soup with Blue Cheese Toast
Fall Harvest Salad (Mixed Greens, Baby Carrots, English Cucumber,
Grape Tomatoes, Pecans with McConnell Vinaigrette)
Choice of:
Oven Roasted Turkey, Brie, and Apple Panini with Fig Jam paired with Balsamic Onion & Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad
Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast topped with Dijon Cream along with
Wild Rice Pilaf and Seasoned Haricot Verts
Umami Dusted Salmon, Cous Cous, Sautéed Spinach, Citrus Beurre
Blanc Dijon Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Creamed Potatoes, French
Green Beans, and Herbed Shallot Pan Jus
Choice of:
Pumpkin Pie with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
NY Style Cheesecake with Mixed Berry Compote
Santa is Comingto SCC!
SATURDAY
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
8:30am–10:00am | Reservations Required
You better watch out, You better not cry, Better not pout, I’m telling you why….Santa Claus is coming to town! A professional photographer will be available to capture those special photos. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your reservation to allow time for pictures with Santa.
BREAKFAST PLATTER $12.95++ per person Fresh Cut Fruit and Yogurt Parfait upon Arrival at the Table Scrambled Eggs, Applewood Bacon, Crispy Hash Rounds, Belgian Pearl Sugar Waffle with Warm Maple Syrup
KIDS BREAKFAST PLATE $4.99++ Belgian Sugar Pearl Waffle and Cup of Fresh Fruit
13 SUNDAY
10:00am–2:00pm Reservations Required
He’s making a list and checking it twice. Best behavior and reservations required! Join us for Sedgefield’s Holiday Brunch favorites and a chance to "Sleigh Hello" to Santa. We encourage you to arrive 15 minutes prior to your reservation to allow time for pictures with Santa.
FIRST COURSE SELECTIONS Greek Yogurt Parfait with Berries and Granola Clusters $6++
Sedgefield Caesar Salad with Parmesan Crisp $6++
Roasted Beets, Mixed Greens, Creamy Goat Cheese Dressing, Pistachios, and Farro $8++
Maple Pumpkin Soup with Vanilla Crème Fraiche and Curried Walnuts $5++
SECOND COURSE SELECTIONS Cinnamon Bun Pancakes $10++ Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Swirled Buttermilk Pancakes, Cream Cheese Frosting, Bacon Avocado Benedict $14++ Smashed Avocado, Smoked Bacon, Sliced Tomato, Red Onion, Croissant, Arugula Salad Croque Madame Panini $14++ Fried Egg, Shaved Ham, Spinach, Gruyère Cheese, Bechemel, Breakfast Potatoes Smoked Bacon and Maine Lobster Omelette $18++ Bacon, Lobster, Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Spinach, Red Onion, Smoked Gouda, Breakfast Potatoes Steak and Eggs $18++ Grilled Hanger Steak, Pommes Frites, Two Eggs, Béarnaise Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits $16++ Cajun Fried Grit Cake, Tasso Ham Gravy, Shrimp, Shaved Parmesan Cheese
THIRD COURSE SELECTIONS Pumpkin Cheesecake with Amaretto Whipped Cream and Candied Pecans $8++
Chocolate Fudge Brownie Sundae with Whipped Cream, Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce and a Cherry $8++
Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, Melba Sauce, Mixed Berry Compote, Chocolate Curls $8++
KIDS CLUB FRIDAYS
6:00pm-9:00pm | $10++ per child; $5 for each subsequent child in the same family. Dinner is included. Children must be potty trained. As a reminder, we do ask that parents dine with us on Friday evenings during Kids Club. There are great date night options in The Embassy Grille and Red Fox Lounge or the Greenside Café for a more casual evening.
NOVEMBER
NATIONAL NACHO DAY
Do you like nachos? We sure do! Join us to celebrate National Nacho Day with a nacho bar and other "nacho average" activities.
NOVEMBER
DISNEY NIGHT
Dress up as your favorite Disney character and join us to play games and go on a magical adventure.
NOVEMBER
THANKSGIVING PARTY
Join us as we celebrate Thanksgiving the Kids Club way! We will play turkey tag, go on a turkey hunt, and watch "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. "
NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS DECORATING
Help us decorate for Christmas by making some ornaments, garland, and other awesome decorations.
DECEMBER INDOOR SNOWBALL FIGHT
Do you have what it takes to win the ultimate indoor snowball fight? We will stay warm indoors with the fun of throwing "snowballs" to see who can stay in the game.
DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS
Join us to make some Christmas and write your letters to Santa. crafts, decorate Christmas cookies,
DECEMBER
Join us on a trip to Who-Ville where we will explore all of the silly wonders it has to offer. We will watch "The Grinch, " eat Who-Pudding, and possibly have a visit from the Grinch himself. So wear your favorite Who-Outfit and join us on a Who-Wonderful adventure.
A NOTE FROM YOUR MEMBER ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
My first two months here have been so much fun! I have greatly enjoyed getting to know the kids here at Sedgefield. From arts and crafts night to our awesome arcade, we have had so much fun in Kids Club. This holiday season will be nothing short of the same amount of entertainment! If you haven't gotten a chance to attend a Kids Club yet, we would love to have you! We have quite a few fun events planned for our kiddos in November and December. If you have any questions about Kids Club or activities we have to offer, please reach out to me and I am happy to answer all of your questions! I am delighted to continue this journey with Sedgefield Country Club and can’t wait to continue meeting everyone!
Taylor Chrismon
SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS
10:00am-2:00pm | $10++ per child; $5 for each subsequent child November 7 | December 19
Join us for SedgeToons on select Saturday mornings for cartoons, crafts and games. Lunch will be provided.
TWEEN THURSDAYS
Ages 10 and up
19 NOVEMBER
FRIENDSGIVING
6:00-9:00pm | $15 per teen Come join your friends for Friendsgiving! We will make a Thanksgiving craft and enjoy some of your Thanksgiving favorites.
17 DECEMBER
Harper Horvath having fun in
6:00-9 the :00p pool with her unicorn! m | $15 per teen Join us for a night of fun with an ugly sweater party, games, and cookie decorating.
DINING AT HOME
While we continue to navigate the waters of COVID-19 and its effect on hospitality, ask about ‘Dining at Home’ options at your club and consider us next time you are planning your next gathering. Our food and beverage teams are working hard to continue finding creative and safe solutions to fit your needs. From holiday meals to small intimate dinners or large-scale extravagant dinners, we can provide you and your family quality meals and top-notch service.
MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE
As we look toward 2021, we are seeking ways to enhance content for the Spring and Summer issues of McConnell Golf, The Magazine. This starts with you, the members, and we want to hear your stories. If you are interested in submitting a story idea and/or writing for the magazine in the future, please send a brief outline of your ideas and contact Golf, directly at finman@mcconnellgolf.com. Since its inception, advertising dollars and member referrals have helped fund each issue of the magazine. Thanks to your support over the years, this publication has seen tremendous growth in readership and quality. If you wish to contribute to this McConnell Golf staple, we would love to hear from you. For more information regarding advertising with McConnell Golf, please contact your club's Membership Director.
MCCONNELL GOLF HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Think of our clubs as a great place to shop this holiday season! With pro shops and catering options, we are here to share some great items to enhance the game and delight your taste buds. Look to us for everything from chef-made healthy dishes to top of the line golf gear and McConnell Golf gift cards. Want to surprise your special someone with that perfect holiday getaway? McConnell Golf offers on-site lodging for your convenience at Old North State Club on Badin Lake, Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, NC and Musgrove Mill Golf Club near
information to Faith Inman, Communications Director at McConnell
Clinton, SC. Contact your club for details!
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE POLAR BEAR PLUNGE
We’re freezin’ for a reason! Come bear the cold with us this January as we host the McConnell Golf’s Polar Bear Plunge - a fundraising event in which individuals raise or make a donation for the chance to plunge into their home club pool. This fun-filled event is in support of the World Wildlife Fund who helps save endangered polar bears. Form a team and bring your entire family, your co-workers, friends or classmates. All guests are welcome! Keep an eye out for your club's date for the plunge!
McConnell Golf flags flying high during the SCC Men's Member-Guest
A NOTE FROM YOUR SEDGEFIELD SUPERINTENDENT
Now that autumn is here, it brings with it cooler weather, falling leaves, and shorter days. This is also the time of year that we have already raised our mowing heights on the greens, tees, and fairways to prepare them for winter dormancy. Raising the mowing heights is a very important part of our program that aids in protecting the plants from winter injury and making sure there is enough leaf tissue to support a playable surface while the turf isn’t actively growing. It is also a time of year that we battle to keep the course clean from falling leaves. Please bear with us as we try daily to keep up with them using large vacuums and blowers.
This is also the time of year that we must monitor the course for frost in the mornings and impose a delay on starting times if needed. We just had our first frost of the season on October 18th. It was all concentrated in the rough, but as we get colder temperatures in the future and as the ground temperature gets colder, we will begin to see it on the shorter cut turf like fairways and greens. Cart traffic and foot traffic on frosted turf can do irreversible damage to our bermuda grass and that damage will not be visible until the following spring when everything begins to break dormancy and turns green again. As you can tell delaying starting times when frost is present is a very vital part of our responsibility to safeguard the turf from injury and ensure we are doing everything possible to protect the health of the plants. On mornings when the air temperature is around 35 degrees or below, please check with the golf shop for the possibility of any delays. This is still a great time of year to get out and enjoy some good conditions and nice golfing weather before we really get into the much colder weather in January and February. Get out and have some fun and I hope to see you out on the course.
A NOTE FROM YOUR CARDINAL SUPERINTENDENT
I really hope you have been able to make it out this fall and enjoy the course. We have had beautiful weather! I was pleased by the rate at which the greens healed from our fall aerification. This has allowed us to provide a smooth and fast playing surface for most of the fall. The project on number two went as planned, with the stairs being removed, area regraded, and new sod on the ground. By the time you are reading this, the tree directly behind the green will have been removed, allowing for more sunlight in this area, which will finish off the project.
As we look forward to the coming months, one thing we will focus on is keeping the course as clean as possible on a daily basis. Leaves are already starting to fall at a very fast pace, which we are able to clean up quickly when it’s dry. However, when we go through wet stretches, it can be difficult to get our equipment onto the course for daily leaf removal. Please be patient with us as we will be working hard every day to keep the course clean, but also minimize any damage to the turf from our equipment.
Now that the grass has slowed down and the agronomy team is not mowing on a daily basis, we are able to tackle lots of course will notice lots of tree work in the coming months.
One area of focus will be to work on trimming limbs on any trees that are hitting carts on the cart paths. We will also work on removing all the
improvement projects. With the addition of our new wood chipper, you dead trees on the course. I feel that we will be able to do most of this work in-house with our new equipment.
I look forward to seeing you at the club.
Ross Jernigan
Some of our SCC staff enjoying a day on the golf course at our Staff Appreciation Day!
Parents and kids enjoying time together at Dining on the Courts
Kayla showing off her skills with Tennis Director Pierce
John Mitchell and his son with Peter Millar gifts at the Member-Guest Tournament Birds eye view of the Men's Member-Guest about to kick-off!
F&B Director Maya Panayotova welcoming a socially distanced full house to Grape Nuts
The Youngs, The Gillenwaters, and The Daniels enjoying the Corralejo Tequila Dinner!
Ryan Wilson on the left and his brother Jonathan Wilson on the right at our Member-Guest Tournament
DECEMBER EVENTS
DECEMBER
GOLF SHOP CHRISTMAS SALE
This year's Golf Shop Christmas Sale will look a little different due to COVID-19's gathering and social distancing guidelines but the savings are still HOT! Stop by the Golf Shop throughout the day on Friday, December 4, from 9:00am to 5:00pm for your discounted holiday shopping needs. Complimentary refreshments will be available while you shop.
Congrats Club Champions!
2020 Men's Club Champion Rob Beasley (Right) and
DECEMBER
ANGEL TREE OPEN
In a year with fewer Red Kettles, your generosity is needed more than ever. Help rescue Christmas for those in need by donating through the Sedgefield Angel Tree Program and playing in the Angel Tree Open on Saturday, December12 to celebrate the children you are helping. Runner-up John Grimes (Left)
2020 Senior Club Champion Jeff Burcham (Right) and Runner-Up David Crowley (Left)
2020 Super Senior Club Champion Bob Beasley
2020 SEDGEFIELD CUP FINAL RESULTS "BRAWL IN THE FALL" MEN'S MEMBER-GUEST
The 2020 Sedgefield Cup was a knock down drag out! October 1 - 3, we hosted our annual Men's Member-Guest with 108 players in a socially distanced manner. The Sedgefield team came together despite the challenges of COVID-19 to put on a wonderful event. We would like to congratulate the nine Overall Flight Winners of this year's 2020 Sedgefield Cup!
Muhammad Ali Flight Mr. Madison Bruce & Mr. Chris Patti
Joe Frazier Flight Mr. Bill Rhew & Mr. John Hodges
Mike Tyson Flight Mr. Drew Brown & Mr. Brent Cann
Rocky Marciano Flight Mr. Daniel Krantz & Mr. Kristian Eriksson
Joe Louis Flight Mr. Jeff Harris & Mr. Blair Ingle
Sugar Ray Leonard Flight Mr. Scott Holbrook & Mr. Charlie Venus
A NOTE FROM YOUR HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Back to Basics
With the winter time approaching, I feel it’s a great time to work on your fundamentals. Let’s talk about a few areas where I see most students need help.
1. Grip – If you are a hooker of the golf ball, your grip may be an issue. Check to see if your right palm is facing your nose. If so, your grip would be too strong causing the clubface to close too quickly through impact. On the opposite end of the spectrum, are you constantly fighting a slice? If you grip the club and see all 4 knuckles on your right hand, your grip is too weak. Having a weak grip will not allow the clubface to be square at impact resulting in a weak left to right shot. On another note, a weak grip also tends to be a fault in many players that come over the top.
2. Posture – Making a golf swing with poor posture is a recipe for an inconsistent shot. To start, your feet should be at least shoulder width apart. Weight should be equally distributed between the left and right foot. Next bend from the hip, allowing your back to remain straight with little to no curve. As you bend your chest forward, your rump should push back so you can balance yourself equally on your feet (back to front). To test this, set up in your posture and have someone lightly push you backward and forward. If you have a problem keeping your balance, work on moving your weight further to your toes or back towards your heels.
3. Backswing – Make a few practice swings and have a friend video them with your phone. Raise your hand if you’ve ever seen yourself swing the club. As you watch the video do you notice a good turn to your back leg or are you only using your arms to pick the club straight up? We need to make a turn with our core (chest and hips) to help keep the club in a better position. Do you notice your posture losing its definition? Meaning, do you stand straight up during the backswing? Keeping your posture throughout the swing is essential for more consistent contact. To practice this, setup in your posture and make a few backswings. Tie a ball and string to the bill of your cap. When you turn backwards the ball should continue to hang down away from your body. If your stand up, the ball will probably hit you in the chest. I would suggest doing this in the comfort of your own backyard. You don’t want your buddies seeing you on the range with a ball tied to your hat.
4. Follow-through - Does your belly button point towards your target? Do you finish flat footed? These two faults are all too familiar to teachers around the world. To understand this better, let’s try something a little different. Hold the club as if you were swinging a baseball bat. Now make a couple swings and feel how the weight moves from your back leg to the front foot through that swing. You almost feel the “bat” swing around you and your body wanting to rotate with it, correct? As you do this more, allow your body to move with the motion of the bat. You will eventually see yourself rotating and finishing more on your front foot with your belly button towards your target. Now, get into your golf posture and try swinging the “bat” again. This may take a little balance work at first but you’ll eventually feel how the club works around you and how your body works with the club. This will result in a much more balanced finish, belly button pointing towards the target, and no more flat footed finishes.
Give these tips a try this winter. Remember we all get a little sloppy with our fundamentals during the year. Good swings are built on good fundamentals, not on your buddy’s secret tip! If you need help with these or any other part of your swing, please feel free to contact any of the Golf Professionals at Sedgefield or The Cardinal for more help.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
22 NOVEMBER
TURKEY TROT 4-Person Texas Scramble 10:00 am Shotgun $10 entry fee per person
DECEMBER EVENTS
5 DECEMBER
SANTA SCRAMBLE 4-Person Captain’s Choice 10:00 am Shotgun $10 entry fee per person
This event will benefit Toys for Tots
11-13 DECEMBER
GOLF SHOP CHRISTMAS SALE incredible savings all weekend long! Stop by the Golf Shop to visit with the staff and complete your holiday shopping.
JOIN US FOR THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS EVE SHOTGUN STARTS AT 10:00AM
GREENSBORO AIRPORT ROTARY FOOD DRIVE
When: Monday, December 7, 2020 Time: 9 am – 12 pm Where: Cardinal by Pete Dye Parking Lot
Let’s help those in need this holiday season by replenishing the Triad food banks. This will be a drive-through food drive and you don't even have to get out of your car to donate. Greensboro Airport Rotary volunteers will be on hand to take your donations and they will be delivering them to the local food bank. Another chance to give back!
FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES
OUTDOOR GROUP FITNESS CLASSES Monday - Friday on the pool patio. Reservations are required and space is limited to maintain proper social distancing. Watch for the weekly email with class listings and times. To reserve your spot go online or contact Sherri Tallant at fitness@sedgefieldcc.com.
PERSONAL TRAINING BY APPOINTMENT Contact the fitness center at fitness@sedgefieldcc.com to schedule an appointment with Sherri Tallant or Will Beasley.
TIPS FOR KEEPING OFF THOSE HOLIDAY POUNDS
Holiday weight gain is a common concern for most adults. Between November and January the average weight gain is approximately one pound. This may not seem like a lot, unless you gain that extra pound year after year. Therefore, holidays — no matter the time of year — may be one of the biggest contributors to your total annual weight gain.
10 Alternating Lunges Plan ahead to prevent unwanted weight gain during the holidays. One tip to avoid weight gain during the holidays is doing some type of physical activity with your family and friends that may prove beneficial for weight control. Even something as simple as a family walk can get your mind off food and allow you to bond with your loved ones. Try the December.
NOVEMBER FITNESS CHALLENGE
Complete these three bodyweight workouts burn off those extra holiday calories! three days a week to help
Day One:
Warm-up: 1 Mile walk/jog Cool down: 10 minute stretch
Day Two:
Warm-up: 1 Mile walk/jog Cool down: 10 minute stretch
Complete 5 Rounds: 5 Push-ups 15 Bodyweight Squats 60 second Plank
Complete 3 Rounds: 20 seconds of Flutter Kicks 15 second Right Side Plank 15 second Left Side Plank Complete this circuit as many times as you can in 20 minutes. (Rest when needed)
holiday workouts included in this publication for November and (5 each leg) 5 Windmill Push-ups 10 Jump Squats 5 Push-ups 30 second Wall Sit 5 Close Grip Push-ups
Day Three:
Warm-up: 1 Mile walk/jog Cool down: 10 minute stretch
Complete 4 Rounds: 8 Plank walkouts 30 seconds of Mountain Climbers 20 seconds of Push-ups 30 seconds of Jumping Jacks 10 Reverse Lunges each leg 45 second Straight Arm Plank 20 second Run in Place 15 second Left Side Plank
A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF FITNESS
"New Normal” seems to be the popular phrase these days and it is no exception for the Fitness Center. Since closing the Fitness Center due to COVID-19 restrictions, it seems like we have changed our “new normal” every 30 days or so. We have been offering outdoor classes since late March and outdoor one-on-one personal training since April. We began with classes and personal training offered on the pool patio, but with the pool opening we moved our class times and personal training to the patio outside the ballroom. Once the pool closed we moved back to the patio and continued offering outdoor fitness classes. We continue to offer outdoor fitness classes and have been allowed to offer indoor one-on-one training after the Wyndham Championship. The Fitness Center is now open at 30% capacity, by reservation only. Speaking of “new normal” , key fobs were deactivated and we had to adjust to making an online reservation to use the Fitness Center.
As we have all experienced an ever-changing “new continued support of the Fitness program despite encouragement - KEEP MOVING! normal” , I want to thank the many changes and you for your patience, understanding, and restrictions. Thank you for your words of
16 DAYS OF FITMAS CHALLENGE
*Complete 4 rounds each day unless otherwise stated*
WEEKLY GROUP CLINICS
Join us for the following weekly sessions.
ADULT BEGINNER CLINICS Thursdays | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
CO-ED CARDIO TENNIS Saturdays | 11:00am-12:00pm PICKLEBALL CLINIC Saturdays | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Indoors start the week of November 2. If you would like to sign up please contact phoover@sedgefieldcc.com.
Division 3: Mondays from 10:30am-12:00pm Division 4: Thursdays from 9:00am-12:00pm 12u: Wednesdays from 4:30pm-6:00pm 10u: Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm
A NOTE FROM YOUR TENNIS DIRECTOR
November is here, and it begins with shorter days and cooler nights. As we wrap up the junior and adult fall leagues there are still lots of opportunities to play tennis and Pickleball for the rest of the year. There is no better time to grab a partner or call your tennis professional to stay in the swing of things during these colder months.
If you are looking to stay in shape for the winter months, come to cardio tennis on Saturdays 11:00am-noon. All levels are welcome! Studies have linked tennis to factors associated with better heart health, such as lower body-fat percentage, more favorable cholesterol levels and enhanced aerobic fitness. Tennis great Boris Becker described tennis as a “thousand tiny sprints. "
Pickleball clinics with match play will be offered Saturdays 12:00pm-1:00pm. Be on the lookout for the new Pickleball league we will be forming here at Sedgefield. Due to COVID-19 we postponed the building and resurfacing of the new Pickleball courts but we will resume where we left off early spring next year.
Dress the Part
Playing tennis in 40 degrees as opposed to 90 degrees is definitely a change. Most importantly, you have to dress accordingly. Wear several thin layers of clothing so you can take off small amounts as you warm up. If you have a large, warm sweatshirt on over a T-shirt, you will go from one extreme to the other once you remove the outer layer. Your muscles will be more tensed in cold weather when compared to warm weather.
This will have a negative impact both on the game and on your health when playing tennis. Start the game only after a few minutes of stretching. In fact, you will have to do warm-up exercises at least for 10 minutes before you are able to play comfortably. See you on the courts!
PIerce Hoover
COOKIES OF THE MONTH
NOVEMBER: BOURBON CHOCOLATE SUGAR COOKIES
By Bruce McIntosh, Chef at the Country Club of Asheville
DECEMBER: HOLIDAY MERINGUE COOKIES
By Chris Shaw, Holston Hills Country Club
List of Ingredients:
1 ¾ ½ ¼ ½ ½ ½ ¾ Cup All-Purpose Flour Cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder, sifted TSP Baking Soda TSP Baking Powder TSP Kosher Salt Cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature Cup (8 TBSP) Unflavored Vegetable Shortening, room temperature 1 ¾ Cup Cup Granulated Sugar Packed Light Brown Sugar 1 Large Egg 1 Large Egg Yolk 3 TBSP Bourbon (optional, replace with 1 TBSP Vanilla Extract) 3 OZ. grated or very finely chopped dark or Semisweet Chocolate 1 Cup Raw/Turbinado Sugar 2 TSP Bourbon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter until no longer chunky. Add shortening and beat on medium-high speed until smooth and uniformly mixed. Add sugar and brown sugar and beat for 1 to 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add egg and egg yolk; mix until incorporated; scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beater as necessary. Slowly mix in bourbon. Add dry ingredients in two additions, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Mix in finely chopped chocolate. If your dough is particularly soft you can refrigerate it for 10 to 15 minutes or so to make it easier to roll. To make bourbon sugar, combine raw sugar and 2 teaspoons bourbon in a pintsized mason jar. Screw on lid and shake the heck out of it, until sugar is evenly moistened and looks something like wet sand. Pour into a shallow bowl or dish. Scoop dough into 1 3/4-inch balls (the size of a medium cookie scoop). Roll into a smooth ball, then roll into bourbon sugar until evenly coated (the moist sugar will clump, which is the effect we’re going for!). Arrange on parchment lined cookie sheets leaving approximately 2 inches of space between cookies. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies have settled into shallow domes. They will be set around the edges but still puffed in the middle (they will flatten when they cool). Let cool on pan for 10 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. To store, spread any leftover bourbon sugar in the bottom of an airtight storage container; arrange cookies in layers on top and tightly cover. Cookies will keep at room temperature for up to 5 days. Chris Shaw looks forward to the holiday season every year, for a lot of reasons. One of those reasons that is close to his heart is his mother’s Meringue Cookies. Shaw says each time he has one it takes him back to being a child when he would make them with his mom. He knew right away what cookie he wanted to submit for the Cookie of the Month when asked. He wanted to share the cookie that means so much to him with his McConnell Golf Family.
Yield: 4 dozen cookies
List of Ingredients:
4 ½ Each Egg TSP Crea Whi m of tes Tartar Pinch of Salt 1 Cup of Granulated Sugar (Superfine)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 225° F. Mix egg whites with whip attachment in mixer until frothy. Add Cream of Tartar and salt. Continue whipping until soft peaks form. While mixer is on low speed, slowly add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until it has dissolved and stiff peaks are formed. Using a star tip in a piping bag, pipe out the meringue onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 45 minutes and then turn off the oven. Without opening the door, let cookies stand in oven for 1 hour. Store in air tight container.
Sedgefield Country Club was voted The 2020 Triad's Best Golf Course in Guilford Country by Yes! Weekly. We are proud of our entire team that goes above and beyond every day to ensure each person's experience on the golf course is nothing short of amazing!
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RECURRING EVENTS
Blue - SCC Golf Red - Cardinal Golf Green - Tennis Purple - Fitness Black - Dining White - Activities Teal - Pool/Swim
Monday
Fitness Class | 7:00am
Tuesday
Spin Class | 7:00am
Wednesday
Fitness Class | 7:00am
Thursday
Spin Class | 7:00am
Friday
Fitness Class | 7:00am
Kids Club | 6:00pm
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
NOVEMBER Saturday, November 7 | Kids Club Cartoons Saturday, November 14 | Wine Indulgence Dinner Wednesday, November 18 | Grape Nuts Thursday, November 19 | Tweens Friendsgiving Thursday, November 22 | Cardinal Turkey Trot Thursday, November 26 | Thanksgiving Feast
DECEMBER Friday, December 4 | Golf Shop Christmas Sale Saturday, December 5 | Santa Breakfast Saturday, December 5 | Holiday Dinner Saturday, December 5 | Cardinal Santa Scramble Thursday/Friday, December 10/11 | Champagne Holiday Lunch Friday-Sunday, December 11-13 | Golf Shop Christmas Sale Saturday, December 12 | Angel Tree Open Sunday, December 13 | Santa Brunch Thursday, December 17 | Tweens Ugly Sweater Party Saturday, December 19 | Kids Club Cartoons Thursday, December 31 | New Year's Eve Dinner
