SEDGEFIELD TIMES
SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
YOUR CLUB
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY HOURS OF OPERATION: SEDGEFIELD
TENNIS PRO SHOP
Sunday - Monday | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EMBASSY GRILLE
January | Closed for Renovation
February | TBD
RED FOX LOUNGE
Friday - Saturday | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FITNESS CENTER
Monday - Sunday | 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday - Saturday | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
DONALD ROSS LOUNGE
Tuesday - Friday I 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday I 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
GREENSIDE CAFE
Tuesday - Thursday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (weather permitting)
Friday - Sunday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (weather permitting)
GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE, AND PRACTICE FACILITY
Golf Shop (Tuesday - Sunday) I 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Golf Course (Tuesday - Sunday) I 8:30 AM (weather permitting)
Practice Facilities (Tuesday - Sunday) I 8:00 AM - 30 Minutes Prior to Sunset
(Please check the tee sheet for daily closing times) (weather permitting)
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY HOURS OF OPERATION: THE CARDINAL
DYE'S TAVERN
Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday - Monday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE, AND PRACTICE FACILITY
Golf Shop (Wednesday - Monday) I 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Practice Facilities (Wednesday - Monday) | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Golf Course (Wednesday - Sunday) | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
All golf-related hours of operation are subject to change based on weather and daylight.
CONTACT LIST
Administration
Sedgefield Dining
Sedgefield Golf Shop
Fitness Center
Membership Office
336.604.0910
336 609 8219
336 579 0845
336 609 8220
336.808.0005
Greenside Café
Tennis Shop
Cardinal-Golf Shop
Cardinal-Pete's Place
Scott Stuart I sstuart@sedgefieldcc com General Manager
Chad Flowers I cflowers@mcconnellgolf com
Triad Membership Director
Eric Ferguson I eferguson@sedgefieldcc com Director of Golf
Chad Cromer I ccromer@sedgefieldcc com
Golf Course Superintendent
Travis Huddleston I fbassistant@sedgefieldcc com Director of Sales and Catering
Grace Danieley I gdanieley@sedgefieldcc com Food and Beverage Manager
Morrisa Goins I mgoins@sedgefieldcc.com Events Manager
Ron Gordils I sccchef@sedgefieldcc.com Executive Chef
Chance Puckett I cpuckett@sedgefieldcc.com Communications Manager
Nicole Thompson I nthompson@sedgefieldcc.com Activities Manager
Sherri Tallant I fitness@sedgefieldcc.com Director of Fitness
Pierce Hoover I phoover@sedgefieldcc.com Director of Tennis
Will Harper I maintenance@sedgefieldcc com Director of Maintenance
Angela Ayers I aayers@sedgefieldcc com Accounting Office Manager
THE CARDINAL BY PETE DYE STAFF
Chris Terry I cterry@cardinalgolf com Director of Golf
Ross Jernigan I rjernigan@cardinalgolf com Golf Course Superintendent
336.609.8224
336 547 0052
336 668 2749
336 668 2746 x 2
Sedgefield Country Club Address | 3201 Forsyth Drive Greensboro, NC 27407
The Cardinal by Pete Dye Address | 5700 Cardinal Way Greensboro, NC 27410
FEATURED ON THE FRONT COVER
The Ball Family poses for a picture with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus at Sedgefield’s annual Santa Breakfast
CLUB UPDATE
A NOTE FROM YOUR GENERAL MANAGER
Welcome to the New Year!
Happy New Year from all of us at Sedgefield! As we step into 2025, we’re excited to share updates, upcoming events, and all the reasons to stay active and connected at the Club this winter. We are thrilled to be a part of the McConnell Golf family and look forward to bringing even more exceptional experiences to our members With exciting renovations, events, and amenities in the pipeline, we’re already looking ahead to an incredible 2025 season!
Upcoming
Events
Grape Nuts
Date: Wednesday, January 15
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Details: Join us for an exclusive evening sampling a curated selection of fine wines paired with gourmet dishes
Hard Hat Party
Date: Saturday, January 18
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Details: See what’s happing in the Embassy Grille. Soon to be called the “Overlook”
Prime Rib Night
Date: Wednesday, January 29
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Details: Who doesn’t like Prime Rib?
Club Updates
Exciting Embassy Grille Renovation Underway!
We’re thrilled to announce the renovation of the Embassy Grille! This project will enhance your dining experience with a refreshed ambiance, updated seating, and modernized tables Renovations are set to be completed in February, just in time for spring dining Stay tuned for sneak peeks and grand reopening details
Pickleball Courts Open Year-Round!
Our newly renovated pickleball courts are ready for winter play! Bundle up and enjoy this fast-growing sport Don’t forget to check the weekly pickleball schedule for open play and lessons.
Seasonal Dining
Chef's Winter Specials
Although the Embassy Grille is undergoing renovations, our talented culinary team will continue to offer our Full menu in the Clubhouse Dining Room and Red Fox Lounge starting January 2 Be sure to try the braised short ribs and creamy butternut squash soup!
Save the Date
Valentine's Day Dinner
Date: Wednesday, February 14
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Details: Treat your loved one to a romantic dinner featuring a special menu and live music.
We look forward to seeing you around the Club this season! Stay warm and enjoy all that McConnell Golf has to offer Follow us on Instagram and X at @sedgefield1926 and like Sedgefield Country Club on Facebook for real-time updates!
At your service,
Scott F. Stuart, CCM, CCE General Manager
SCC/CARDINAL buzz
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MEMBERSHIP
WELCOME NEW SEDGEFIELD MEMBERS
Zach and Jessica Edwards
Zach and Jessica are junior-high sweethearts who grew up together in Mount Airy, North Carolina. They own and operate Atlas Investment Management, an independent financial advisory firm in Greensboro Zach s a Senior Financial Advisor and Jessica is the Senior Business Development Manager for their practice. Together, they have two children, Kabrey (12) and Liam (9) Most of their time outside of work is spent running kids to games and practices while finding time to travel They are huge sports fans and love attending live sporting events as often as they can They are very excited to join Sedgefield and are looking forward to attending club events while making new friends within the community.
David and Rachel Capen
David and Rachel Capen are delighted to have joined Sedgefield Country Club as some of its newest members Both work as political public affairs consultants under their own firm, Capen Consulting LLChelping elect several dozen prominent officials at every level of government and working with nonprofit and for-profit corporations to engage stakeholders and educate the public on a wide range of policy issues. Prior to starting their business, they worked together in the North Carolina General Assembly Outside of work, David enjoys playing golf, shooting clays and traveling to appreciate God’s creation Rachel enjoys gardening, riding horses and bird watching, and is quickly taking a liking to the game of golf herself!
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
A group of Sedgefield Country Club members traveled to Gainesville, Virginia, for this year’s Solheim Cup back in September, getting the chance to watch Team USA knock off Europe 15 5-12 5 From left-toright, the group includes Kay Fulp, Teresa Taylor, Connie Hansen, Carolyn Hopper, Cindy Nuckols and Nancy Patefield
& COMMUNICATIONS
A NOTE FROM YOUR TRIAD MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Another trip around the sun is complete, and Sedgefield is now only one year away from celebrating her centennial. I am looking forward to all of the planning and preparation we have in store in 2025 to make 2026’s celebrations unforgettable!
2024 proved to be another exciting year for the club roster, as net growth continued through the year This is a testament to the membership, as the healthiest clubs grow from within and the majority of our new membership applicants were member referrals
With our continued success, we have another Full Golf Membership initiation fee increase planned for March 1, 2025. The current initiation fee of $15,500 will be increased to $17,500 when paid in full, and a total of $20,500 when financed over three annual payments If you have friends, neighbors, or colleagues interested in membership, now is the time to bring them out for a round of golf, dinner, etc to show them everything the club has to offer When you pre-register your prospective member guests with me, we are happy to cover their guest fees
As always, I thank you for your continued support of the club. I wish you all a happy and healthy new year and look forward to seeing you and your guests around the club in 2025 and beyond!
I look forward to seeing you and your guests around the club
Chad Flowers Triad Membership Director
A NOTE FROM YOUR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Happy New Year! I hope each of you had a lovely holiday season spent with family and friends and that you’re excited for all that 2025 will bring you.
The holiday season at Sedgefield was a very special time, with our Thanksgiving Feast, Santa Breakfast and Brunch, Holiday Soiree, Sparkling Grape Nuts and more helping make memories that will last for generations
2025 is sure to be another exciting year at the club, kicking off with a full renovation of the main dining room in effort to enhance the Sedgefield experience for each of our members.
Personally, I always love what the turning of the calendar into a new year represents To me, it represents new beginnings, the formation of new positive habits, and leaving things you would like to leave in the year prior
At Sedgefield, I’m hoping 2025 brings lots of fun member events and activities, another great Wyndham Championship, stronger relationships with our current members and new members who are joining us, and an overall increase in the member experience at the club. Here’s to warmer weather and seeing you at Sedgefield sometime soon!
I look forward to seeing you around the clubs and let me know what I can do to help you if needed
Chance Puckett Communications Manager
CLUBHOUSE NEWS
Are you hosting a party for this year’s Super Bowl? Leave the cooking to us! The Food & Beverage team at Sedgefield is excited to announce that we will be offering a Super Bowl To-Go Package for this year’s big game alongside a selection of a la carte items
Plan your party for this year’s NFL finale while we do all the work For more information, check out our website or email Executive Chef Ron Gordils at sccchef@sedgefieldcc.com
A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF CATERING
As we turn the page to a new year, Sedgefield Country Club is thrilled to unveil an exciting calendar of events and enhancements to our member dining experience. The updated offerings in our members’ à la carte grille promise to deliver exceptional culinary experiences in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, setting the stage for a year filled with memorable moments.
With our versatile event spaces available, we look forward to hosting many more special gatherings, from elegant celebrations to professional events Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate meeting, or private dinner, our team is here to ensure every occasion is extraordinary
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our members and guests for your continued support of Sedgefield Country Club Your enthusiasm and loyalty inspire us to elevate the experiences we provide Here’s to a fantastic year ahead filled with community, camaraderie, and countless unforgettable events
We can’t wait to welcome you back and help make 2025 a year to remember!
Warm Regards,
Travis Huddleston
Sedgefield Sales and Catering Director
PASTABILITIES
Sedgefield’s favorite pasta night returns in both January and February! Create your own pasta dish with the help of our first-class culinary team while you enjoy an exquisite selection of desserts to follow! Make your reservation for the dates below and enjoy a night out at the club!
JANUARY 9
JANUARY 23
FEBRUARY 6
FEBRUARY 20
JANUARY EVENTS
Our first Grape Nuts of 2025 is on the calendar and we want you to be there! Do not miss an enchanting evening of delicious food pairings and divine wines to keep you warm and cozy during the winter months
29 WEDNESDAY
PRIME RIB NIGHT 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Prime Rib Night is coming to Sedgefield in January! Don’t miss the expertise of Executive Chef Ron Gordils and his first-class culinary team as part of a new series that is making its way to the club. Register online today for this one-of-a-kind dining experience!
Grab your girls and head to Sedgefield for our first Ladies Night of the New Year! Our team is excited to host a fun night filled with activities for our women of the club. If you are interested in attending, view our online calendar to learn more or email Activities Manager Nicole Thompson at nthompson@sedgefieldcc.com
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Are you excited to check out the ongoing renovations in the LADIES NIGHT 6:30 - 8:30 PM
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Red Fox Lounge | $18++
The Food & Beverage team at Sedgefield is excited to announce Wine Down Wednesdays beginning on Jan 8! Take time to unwind during the week by enjoying half-price wine by-the-glass and light hors d’oeuvres in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere This is the perfect opportunity to sip, savor and socialize, so don’t miss out! January dates are listed below
January 8
January 15
January 22
January 29
FEBRUARY EVENTS
1 SATURDAY
DUELING PIANO SHOW
6:30 - 8:30 PM
We have a night you are NOT going to want to miss in February as Dueling Pianos come to Sedgefield! Reserve your spot for this exciting evening of food, drinks, music and fun where tunes of old
14 FRIDAY
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER
6:00 - 9:00 PM
We’ve got the perfect Valentine’s Day plans for you! Take advantage of a specially-crafted menu at Sedgefield while you celebrate your significant other! This year’s Valentine’s Day Dinner is one you will not want to miss and you will never forget!
12 WEDNESDAY
GRAPE NUTS
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Reserve your spot today for our February edition of Grape Nuts Do not miss this enchanting evening filled with delicious food and wine pairings created by Sedgefield's first-class culinary team This makes the perfect evening out before your Valentine’s Day plans on Friday night!
22 SATURDAY
LOBSTER NIGHT
6:00 - 9:00 PM
The Food & Beverage team at Sedgefield is excited to host Lobster Night in February! Allow our culinary team to craft the perfect lobsterbased dish just for you!
27 THURSDAY
KERR CELLARS WINE INDULGENCE
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Kerr Cellars returns to Sedgefield in February for a Wine Indulgence Dinner you are going to want to clear your schedule for! Enjoy divine flavors offered by two-time major champion golfer Cristie Kerr and her winery while taking advantage of this one-of-a-kind experience offered by Sedgefield and McConnell Golf!
KIDS AND FAMILY
KIDS CLUB FRIDAYS
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | $10++ per child; $5++ per each subsequent child in the same family. Dinner is included. As a reminder, we ask that parents remain on the property and utilize all the club has to offer during Kids Club The Embassy Grille, Red Fox Lounge, or Greenside Café provide great "Date Night" venues, or even get in a workout, play a round of golf, or a tennis or pickleball match
A NOTE FROM YOUR ACTIVITIES MANAGER
Happy New Year, everyone! I can’t believe the holiday season has already come to a close.
As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to share all the fun events we have planned for Kids Club! Throughout January and February, we’ll be hosting Kids Club every Friday night from 6:00 - 9:00PM, featuring a variety of exciting themes, including a special Valentine’s Day STEM night We can’t wait to welcome you all back to the clubhouse in 2025!
See you soon!
See you around the club!
Nicole Thompson Activities Manager
MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS
MCCONNELL GOLF TO HOST BACK-TO-BACK KORN FERRY TOUR EVENTS AGAIN IN 2025
McConnell Golf properties will once again host Korn Ferry Tour events in consecutive weeks when the Visit Knoxville Open and UNC Health Championship showcase the game’s rising stars. Visit Knoxville Open, which as been contested every season since the Korn Ferry Tour’s establishment in 1990 will run from May 22 - 25 at Holston Hills Country Club UNC Health Championship will take place at Raleigh Country Club for ere: https://www youtube com/watch?v=qhrFFPg0qrk
SHARE YOUR STORY IN THE SPRING/SUMMER ISSUE OF MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE
2025 GOLF SCHEDULE BOOKLET COMING SOON
We want to hear from you! Share your most memorable moments from the course, courts, or clubhouses across McConnell Golf for a chance to be featured in the upcoming Spring/Summer issue of McConnell Golf, The Magazine. Whether it's a tournament triumph, family tradition, or unforgettable trip, your stories are what bring our magazine to life. If you have an interesting story to share with us, contact Communications Director, Faith Inman at finman@mcconnellgolf.com for a chance to be featured in our next edition
Hitting your mailboxes in January, the 2025 McConnell Golf schedule booklet features all the information you need to get ready for the upcoming golf season. From club tournament dates to pro shop hours and instructional lesson rates, you’ll have a compact guide right at your fingertips. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, stay in the loop with a calendar that will take the hassle out of planning your next golf adventure
SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNER
I hope this message finds everyone doing well as we head into a new year Overall, 2024 was a successful year for the agronomy team The greens have done really well this fall and were very lush heading into the winter months We were able to successfully allow them to grow a little taller while still maintaining a respectable ball roll and speed as we prepared them for the colder weather Please remember that during the winter months we use white plastic inserts at the top edge of the putting green cups instead of paint This is a procedure we implement when the weather gets too cold for the turf to grow and repair the old cup marks. We also do not change hole locations everyday like our normal standard practice during the growing season This allows for better putting surfaces during the winter months with far fewer old cup marks As we move into early spring and the turf on the greens begins to grow again, we will revert back to using the white paint and changing hole locations on a more frequent schedule.
Please keep in mind that the next three months are when we typically have some weather patterns move in that produce cold enough temperatures that warrant us to put out the protective covers on the greens to help prevent any winter damage. We are constantly monitoring the longrange forecast and we will try to give ample time notice on any course closures we may experience
Wintertime gives us a chance to catch up on things around the course that sometimes we get behind on during the growing season and leaf season We will be working on things such as checking all sand depths in bunkers, edging all mulch beds, pruning dead or low limbs, irrigation head audit, leveling irrigation heads around greens, drainage projects, bush hogging all natural areas, and fixing several immediate creek bank issues while still keeping up with the daily maintenance of the course.
Starting sometime in January, the NCDOT will be coming back to replace the old cart bridge and path on #8 that was damaged while they were installing the new bridge along Mecklenburg Road last year. This project should only take several weeks to complete (weather permitting) and will not interrupt normal play The finished product will resemble the wooden bridge on #17 and will be supported by steel beams
Thanks for all your support last year and we look forward to a great 2025! Stay warm and I hope to see you around the club.
Chad Cromer Golf Course Superintendent
If you have been out to the Cardinal in the past few weeks, I am sure you have noticed a big change around the 7th tee All the trees below the gravel walk path going from the 6th green to 7th tee have been removed With the trees removed, the 6th green is getting more morning sun, which is helping the frost to burn off much faster. It will also allow more air flow in the summer for the 6th green, and much more morning sun to the 7th tees in the summer The next step with this project is to get the stumps ground, which we will have done at some point in January. We will then bring in some dirt to fill in some of the low spots and grade the area smooth. The last step will be to sod the hillside We will wait until early spring to lay any sod
The 7th tee project is not the only thing we have planned for the winter. We do have a few more trees around the course that need to be removed to improve course conditions and playability. We also plan to do some pruning of several trees around the course We will remove the lowest limbs on these trees to help our equipment and your golf carts navigate underneath
As we are now in the heart of winter, I am sure most of you are ready to see some warmer weather, no frost delays, and the grass turn green Spring is coming, but we still have a few months of winter golf ahead which means we ask you to please remain mindful of a few key things Please obey the cart rule daily and follow all traffic control signs and stakes on the golf course. All carts should be on the cart path around all tees and greens This is one of the most important things that you can do to help minimize damage and prevent winter kill Also, please be patient with us and the pro shop staff on any delays to your starting time. Frost delays are a part of winter golf in North Carolina and are only done to protect the greens from any damage.
Ross Jernigan Golf Course Superintendent
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A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF GOLF
Dear Members,
Happy New Year! We hope everyone has enjoyed the last 45 days as the holiday season has officially come to a close. Hopefully you were able to catch up with family and friends Have you had time to reflect on 2024 and set new goals for 2025? What do you want your focus to be in 2025?
We are very excited about 2025 and what we have in store for you Our tournament schedule is taking shape and we are excited to share it with you very soon. There are all kinds of fun events for everyone to pick and choose from to participate in Once again, we will be hosting a Spring and Fall Sedgefield Cup (Men’s Member Guest) The one big change for us is the Herron Cup (Men’s Member-Member) will move from July to the end of June Both our Ladies’ and Senior Golf Associations are finalizing dates for their respective events and will be sent out to the membership once available including Senior and Ladies’ Member Guest dates. Back by popular demand are Friday Night Couple’s Golf events These events are always sure to sell out and are a great way to meet new members that you might not otherwise know. Let’s also not forget our season long Donald Match Play event that will kick off in May to crown our 7th Annual Champions!
We will be offering a few golf development programs to help improve your game for the new year Our Ladies’ Sips and Tips will once again be offered in the Spring along with a revamped Junior Golf program to take your child’s game to the next level. We also have individual instruction available to help get the most of your game In the market for new equipment? Plan to attend a Fitting Day this Spring and let us help upgrade your equipment! Proper fit equipment can help any skill level golf play better golf and shoot lower scores
In closing, I cannot thank you enough for your continued support of the Golf Operations Without your support I wouldn’t get to do the fun things I get to do each and every day! It is an honor to be your Director of Golf I look forward to seeing you at the club and help to make those lasting memories with in 2025!
I look forward to seeing you at the club!
All the Best,
Eric Ferguson Director of Golf
FERG’S FIXES
The Five Keys to Better Practice
Have you ever wondered why your swing on the range doesn’t always show up on the course? Or why hours of grinding away at one drill might not yield the results you’re hoping for? The answer lies in how you practice Let’s dive into the science behind designing effective practice sessions, so you can make the most of your time and see tangible improvements
Sam Robertson and Damian Farrow wrote about this in the Routledge International Handbook of Golf Science Robertson and Farrow reviewed skill acquisition literature and came away with these five keys
1 - Train How You Play (Specificity):
The range isn’t just for picture-perfect shots to a 150-yard flagstick. To get better, your practice needs to mimic real-game scenarios That means working on shots you’ll face during a round like hitting a 7-iron from the rough with the wind against you. Studies show that practicing under these conditions helps players better “couple actions to key information,” like reading lies and controlling trajectory
Takeaway: Add specific challenges to your practice. On the range, imagine a dogleg left or simulate uneven lies
2 - Progress with Purpose:
Improvement comes when your practice is a little bit uncomfortable But it’s not just about trying harder; it’s about practicing smarter Gradually increasing the difficulty, such as narrowing target zones or adding pressure drills, helps you adapt without feeling overwhelmed
Takeaway: Start simple and build complexity. Work on hitting greens from 100 yards before moving to 150.
3 - Push Your Limits (Overload):
Want to improve? Then challenge your comfort zone This could mean increasing the intensity of your practice by hitting shots under time pressure or introducing simulated hazards. When your game stabilizes, it’s time to mix things up again
Takeaway: When practice feels easy, it’s time to step it up. Try hitting 10 drives in a row to a fairway only 20 yards wide
4 - Variety is the Spice of Practice:
Hitting the same shot repeatedly might look great on the range, but it won’t prepare you for the dynamic nature of golf Randomizing your practice for example, alternating clubs or targets improves adaptability
Takeaway: Avoid block practice. Instead, go random. Hit a long iron, then a wedge, then a punch shot
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5 - Don’t Let Skills Fade (Reversibility):
Like muscles, golf skills can atrophy if neglected Missing practice sessions can lead to a drop in performance. The good news? A regular routine, even just a few times a week, can maintain your skills and keep reversibility at bay
Takeaway: Even if time is short, a few purposeful practice sessions a week can make a difference
Bring It All Together
Next time you hit the range, remember: the goal isn’t just to look good it’s to get better. By adding specificity, progression, and variety, and by challenging yourself with a dose of overload, you’ll maximize your potential Track your practice habits and notice the results
1 Layer Up with Winter Golf Apparel - As the weather gets colder, layering up is key to being prepared. Rain pants sometimes can be the best piece of apparel as it helps to block out the wind
Keep Your Hands, Feet, Head and Ears Warm
Be sure to stretch
Bring a nice hot drink in a warm water bottle
5. Lower your expectations and don’t be too worried about your score, just have fun
Five Quick Tips for Playing Winter Golf
TEE IT UP AT THE CARDINAL
A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF GOLF
Thank you again for being a part of our family here at the Cardinal. Let’s make 2025 the best year yet at the Cardinal Here’s to another 50 years See you soon around the club Happy Anniversary to The Cardinal!
Wow! Hard to believe we are already turning the calendar to a new year With 2025 upon us, we are proud to celebrate the golden anniversary of the club The Cardinal will be turning 50 this year There are a few of you that remember when the club opened, witnessed all the changes over the years, and have supported the Cardinal tooth and nail the entire time. I’d like to thank you for your support and dedication to the club I would also like to thank those who have decided to make the Cardinal home for yourself and your family recently to witness the next 50 years of the club.
As we look towards the upcoming year, our team has been working hard to create a wonderful tournament calendar for everyone at the club. We will bring back a beloved match play tournament from the past, introduce a junior league, and continue to grow women’s golf with our Ladies Night Out events. Our full tournament calendar will be published very soon, however I wanted to provide everyone with a few save the dates to make sure these events were on your calendar:
Presidents Cup (Men’s Four Ball Match Play) – May 1st
The Dwight (Men’s Member/Member) – May 30-June 1
Dye Cup (Men’s Member/Guest) – August 21-23
Lady Bird Invitational (Ladies Invitational) – September 24 & 25
Championship Weekend (Club Championship) – October 3-5
Information for these events and all other club tournaments will be available through the Tournament Directory in the Golf Genius app using GGID:CARDINALTOURNAMENTS
New Year brings new opportunities to improve. Our team will introduce a new pace of play policy that we feel will help encourage a better pace of play around the course As you all know, pace of play can kill an enjoyable round of golf. No one likes waiting on every shot, nor should they have to. We will encourage allowing groups to play through No one will complain if your groups allows faster players/groups play through Course advisors will also be asking groups to skips holes ahead to catch up on pace. None of this should come up as a surprise to anyone Everyone ask the professional staff to help combat this issue We are only trying to help create the best experience for all players.
Another area we look to improve is with our club fitting and lesson program We are adding a new launch monitor to our arsenal of tools. This will help us provide each golfer we fit and/or coach with better data in their search or new equipment or swing mechanics Our team has partnered with Mizuno, Ping, TaylorMade, Callaway, and Titleist this year to provide you with ample equipment to better fit your game. Our professional staff will be conducting more “Fitting Fridays” on the range throughout the season, along with individual fitting days with each manufacturer The Operation36 program should feel a little different this year as we continue to improve our Cardinal Academy Our Operation36 program will be driven by our new assistant professional, Nic Hasler Nic has spent a lot of time this winter learning the program and coming up with ways to generate more interest and create learning opportunities for each individuals through the program In the coming months, we will move from Coach360 to CoachNow Academy for lesson scheduling, video capture, and lesson details. The great thing about this app is the ability to view videos and lesson information on your personal device Take your videos with you to the range, to the couch, or with you on vacation. We want to be your main resource for fitting and lessons. Let us help you in the coming year!
Chris Terry Director of Golf
FITNESS NEWS
A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF FITNESS
Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing you at the fitness center Whether your passion is golf, tennis, pickleball or another sport - a balanced fitness program will make your season bright.
Exercise and stress relief
Exercise increases your overall health and your sense of well-being, which puts more pep in your step every day But exercise also has some direct stress-busting benefits.
It pumps up your endorphins Physical activity may help bump up the production of your brain's feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins. Although this function is often referred to as a runner's high, any aerobic activity, such as a rousing game of tennis or a nature hike, can contribute to this same feeling
It reduces negative effects of stress Exercise can provide stress relief for your body while imitating effects of stress, such as the flight or fight response, and helping your body and its systems practice working together through those effects This can also lead to positive effects in your body including your cardiovascular, digestive and immune systems by helping protect your body from harmful effects of stress
It's meditation in motion After a fast-paced game of racquetball, a long walk or run, or several laps in the pool, you may often find that you've forgotten the day's irritations and concentrated only on your body's movements As you begin to regularly shed your daily tensions through movement and physical activity, you may find that this focus on a single task, and the resulting energy and optimism, can help you stay calm, clear and focused in everything you do.
It improves your mood Regular exercise can increase self-confidence, improve your mood, help you relax, and lower symptoms of mild depression and anxiety. Exercise can also improve your sleep, which is often disrupted by stress, depression and anxiety All of these exercise benefits can ease your stress levels and give you a sense of command over your body and your life
Put exercise and stress relief to work for you
A successful exercise program begins with a few simple steps.
Consult with your doctor If you haven't exercised for some time or you have health concerns, you may want to talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise routine
Walk before you run Build up your fitness level gradually Excitement about a new program can lead to overdoing it and possibly even injury For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends getting at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity Examples of moderate aerobic activity include brisk walking or swimming, and vigorous aerobic activity can include running or biking. Greater amounts of exercise will provide even greater health benefits Also, aim to do strength training exercises for all major muscle groups at least two times a week
Do what you love Almost any form of exercise or movement can increase your fitness level while decreasing your stress. The most important thing is to pick an activity that you enjoy Examples include walking, stair climbing, jogging, dancing, bicycling, yoga, tai chi, gardening, weightlifting and swimming. And remember, you don't need to join a gym to get moving. Take a walk with the dog, try body-weight exercises or do a yoga video at home
Pencil it in In your schedule, you may need to do a morning workout one day and an evening activity the next But carving out some time to move every day helps you make your exercise program an ongoing priority Aim to include exercise in your schedule throughout your week.
Stick with it
Starting an exercise program is just the first step Here are some tips for sticking with a new routine or refreshing a tired workout:
Set SMART goals. Write down SMART goals specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-limited goals If your primary goal is to reduce stress in your life, your specific goals might include committing to walking during your lunch hour three times a week Or try online fitness videos at home Or, if needed, find a babysitter to watch your children so that you can slip away to attend a cycling class.
Find a friend Knowing that someone is waiting for you to show up at the gym or the park can be a powerful incentive Try making plans to meet friends for walks or workouts Working out with a friend, co-worker or family member often brings a new level of motivation and commitment to your workouts And friends can make exercising more fun!
Change up your routine If you've always been a competitive runner, take a look at other, less competitive options that may help with stress reduction, such as Pilates or yoga classes As an added bonus, these kinder, gentler workouts may enhance your running while also decreasing your stress Exercise in short bursts Even brief bouts of physical activity offer benefits For instance, if you can't fit in one 30-minute walk, try a few 10-minute walks instead. Being active throughout the day can add up to provide health benefits Take a mid-morning or afternoon break to move and stretch, go for a walk, or do some squats or pushups Interval training, which entails brief (60 to 90 seconds) bursts of intense activity at almost full effort, can be a safe, effective and efficient way of gaining many of the benefits of longer duration exercise. What's most important is making regular physical activity part of your lifestyle
Whatever you do, don't think of exercise as just one more thing on your to-do list Find an activity you enjoy whether it's an active tennis match or a meditative meander down to a local park and back and make it part of your regular routine Any form of physical activity can help you unwind and become an important part of your approach to easing stress (Mayo Clinic)
JANUARY FITNESS CHALLENGE
DRiTri
The DriTri includes a row, bike, and a run on the treadmill The order of the events mimics an outdoor triathlon, with the row preparing the body for the rest of the event The treadmill portion can be completed by jogging, running, power walking, or doing intervals. The goal is to finish, not to race against others
Try to improve your distance each time.
DRiTri - 10 minute Rower
20 minute Bike
15 minute Treadmill
I like to do the DriTri as my Saturday workout
Gym etiquette is about being considerate of others and the gym itself. Here are some tips for being a good gym-goer:
Be prepared: Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for your workout
Clean up: Wipe down equipment with disinfectant wipes or spray before and after use
Ask permission: If someone is using equipment you want to use, ask if you can share it or if they are almost done
Share equipment: During busy times, be considerate of others and share equipment
Limit rest time: Take breaks during your workout but be mindful of how long you're resting.
Avoid dropping weights: Dropping weights can be dangerous and startle others
While it’s tempting to scroll through Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok in between sets, this can be very distracting and even annoying to others Only use your phone for emergencies or quick checks and always step away from equipment or high-traffic areas to take calls or send messages
I look forward to seeing you at the fitness center.
Sherri Tallant
TENNIS NEWS
A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
Dear Sedgefield Members,
As we welcome in the New Year, we are excited to kick of another fantastic season of tennis at SCC
February 15th we will host a Valentine’s Mixed Doubles Pickleball Round Robin This will be a fun and festive occasion for couples and friends to compete together. If you have not already, stop by and check out the new pickleball courts and new tennis apparel
Cardio Tennis is an exhilarating way to combine fitness and fun on the court This high energy workout not only improves your cardiovascular health but enhances your agility and coordination, and overall tennis skills. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, Cardio tennis offers a fantastic opportunity to stay active and improve your game in an enjoyable environment Please see the online calendar to sign up . See you on the courts,
Pierce Hoover
Tennis Clinics
We’re excited to announce that tennis clinics will now be held indoors at Piedmont Indoor Tennis! This allows us to maintain our programming regardless of the weather Of course, outdoor courts will still be available for those who prefer to play outside, or if you want to schedule lessons with either pro. Be sure to check the schedule for upcoming clinic options and or times.
Please contact Director of Tennis Pierce Hoover for any questions 919-612-1059
phoover@sedgefieldcc com
CHRISTMAS AT SEDGEFIELD
CHRISTMAS AT SEDGEFIELD
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