SCC-CAR 2023 July/August Newsletter

SEDGEFIELD TIMES

SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB

YOUR CLUB

JULYANDAUGUSTHOURSOFOPERATION: SEDGEFIELD

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LUNCH SERVICE

Thursday-Friday | 11:30am - 2:00pm

BRUNCH

Sunday | 10:00am - 2:00pm

DINNER SERVICE

Sunday-Wednesday | Closed

Thursday-Saturday | 6:00pm - 9:00pm

TENNIS PRO SHOP

Sunday | 9:00am - 1:00pm

Monday | 9:00am - 12:00pm

Tuesday-Thursday | 9:00am - 5:00pm

Friday-Saturday | 9:00am - 1:00pm

FITNESS CENTER

Monday-Friday | 5:00am - 9:00pm

Saturday-Sunday | 7:00am - 6:00pm

GREENSIDE CAFE

JULY AND AUGUST

Tuesday-Sunday | 8:00am-8:00pm (weather permitting)

RED FOX

Sunday-Wednesday | Closed

Thursday-Saturday | 6:00pm - 10:00pm

DONALD ROSS LOUNGE

Tuesday-Friday I 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Saturday-Sunday I 1:00pm - 5:00pm

POOLSIDE HOURS:

Saturday, June 10-Sunday, August 27

Monday-Saturday | 10:00am - 8:00pm

Sunday | 11:00am - 8:00pm

Monday, August 28-Monday, Sept 6

Monday-Friday | 4:00pm - 8:00pm (public school is back in session)

Saturday | 10:00am - 8:00pm

Sunday | 11:00am - 8:00pm

GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE, AND PRACTICE FACILITY

Golf Shop (Tuesday-Sunday) I 8:00am - 5:00pm

Golf Course (Tuesday-Sunday) I 8:30am (weather permitting)

Practice Facilities (Tuesday-Sunday) I 8:00am - 4:30pm (weather permitting)

JULY AND AUGUST HOURS OF OPERATION: THE CARDINAL

Tuesday-Sunday | 11:00am - 5:00pm

July and August Beverage Service: Tuesday-Saturday | 10:00am - 6:00pm (weather permitting)

SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB STAFF

Scott Stuart I sstuart@sedgefieldcc com

General Manager

Maya Panayotova I fbdirector@sedgefieldcc.com

Assistant 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

Evan Morris I emorris@sedgefieldcc com

Director of Food and Beverage

Travis Huddleston I banquets@sedgefieldcc com

Director of Sales and Catering

Ron Gordils I sccchef@mcgadmin.net

Executive Chef

Sherri Tallant I fitness@sedgefieldcc com

Director of Fitness

Pierce Hoover I phoover@sedgefieldcc.com

Director of Tennis

Taylor Amos I activities@sedgefieldcc com

Director of Member Activities & Communications

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

IN THIS ISSUE

FEATURED ON THE COVER

Our SCC Fins Swim Team after our first home swim meet of the 2023 season!

CLUB UPDATE

A NOTE FROM YOUR GENERAL MANAGER

Summer is here and we are in full swing. The pool has tremendous participation, with Live after 5s, swim meets and more We are all happy that the new pool chaise lounge chairs have been in place for a few weeks, I hope they have made your pool experience even better. In the clubhouse we have had Grape Nuts, Father's Day Steakout Under the Stars and pasta nights that have been a huge success Camps, fitness classes, and every area of the club have been active. We are only a third of the way through summer, so get out here and enjoy your club!

Wyndham structures are now well under way and will only continue as we get closer to August. Advance week is the last week of July and the tournament is August 3-6 Weekly and single day tickets are available for purchase for McConnell open air sky boxes located on 15, 17, 18 and Slammin' Sammy's Pub downstairs in the ballroom. Live music, fabulous cuisine and drinks for days will be the best way to spend your time at the Wyndham Remember you must enter the ballroom from behind 9 green. They will not let you walk through the front Clubhouse doors Member Charge and credit cards accepted in all McConnell Golf hospitality venues If you are a newer member and unfamiliar with the tournament, stop in over the next month (prior to the tournament) and let us give you a tour

We are continuing to upgrade the clubhouse, with new windows, replacing wood, painting, pressure washing, replacing hydraulic lines in the back-to-back elevators We have replaced the HVAC units in the Greenside Café and bag room, replaced the heating elements in the saunas and refurbished the benches. A couple of those unsightly net panels will be replaced on the driving range soon There was a water leak in the driving range parking lot that was replaced and many other course improvements. The clubhouse landscaping was replenished and exterior lighting added The tennis facility has also been painted inside and out Oh, and Pierce has added Lululemon in his tennis shop! The greatest activity in dining has been the Red Fox Lounge and Greenside Café We will continue to focus on service logistics in these areas and you will see some changes in the near future! High quality cuisine, timely service in a professional manner is a Sedgefield tradition and we aim to exceed your expectations on every encounter

The Cardinal continues to be active with Chris, Ross and the team having done a tremendous job preparing the clubhouse and golf course for a busy season Ross continues to replace winter kill, sodding areas all over the golf course The weather has finally become his friend and this Bermuda grass has really filled in over the last few weeks. Pete's Place has been renovated and should reopen on Saturday, July 1 This will be used as a turn house with beverages, sandwiches, hot dogs and snacks. Dye's Tavern will continue to be open for your ala carte meals. Please remember, do NOT bring your own food and beverage You have asked for these areas to be available, let's keep them active and house.

CARDINAL buzz

Look who’s talking about The Cardinal by Pete Dye! Please enjoy a few of our favorite social media mentions and keep sharing your experiences by tagging us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.

Susan Shumaker

When your golf partner Marianne Hedgpeth holes out her tee shot on Pete Dye’s “hardest par 3 I’ve ever designed” - #12 at The Cardinal by Pete Dye. For her career 9th hole-in-one! Let that sink in for a minute, pun intended Cheers Marianne!

Operation36 here at the Cardinal has blown up Junior and parents everywhere enjoying the game and doing it together.

@cardinalbydye

SEDGEFIELD buzz

Look who’s talking about Sedgefield CC! Please enjoy a few of our favorite social media mentions and keep sharing your experiences by tagging us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.

@sccswim

First meet of the summer!! Can’t wait for our meet tonight against Greensboro CountryClub!

Blossoms Florist & Bakery

Looking forward to this weekend & next weekend’s weddings at Sedgefield Country Club!

Marena AH

What a wonderful weekend filled with family, friends, and a whole lotta love! Congratulations Meredith and Chris!

@blammo19

Another beautiful day at the course

MEMBERSHIP

WELCOME NEW SEDGEFIELD MEMBERS

Alex Lugo & Morgan Brannon

Alex and Morgan were both born and raised in Greensboro, NC. Alex works in financial controlling at Thomas Built Buses and Morgan is the Marketing & Communications Manager for the North Carolina branch of the US Tennis Association. They enjoy playing with their Siberian HuskyAustralian Shepard mix, spending time with family, and traveling down to Charlotte to watch the local MLS team play Alex is excited to use the golf facilities, while Morgan is looking forward to using the fitness center and attending social events

WELCOME NEW CARDINAL MEMBERS

Duncan & Carol Vincent – children Oscar (6) and Lucy (3)

Residents of nearby Summerfield, the Vincent family are some of the newest members of The Cardinal Duncan, originally from Greensboro, is an Internal Medicine Physician with Cone Health and Carol is a Pediatric Nephrologist at Wake Forest Baptist The pair originally met whole in residency in Chapel Hill In joining The Cardinal, the family is looking forward to having a consistent practice facility with a positive culture. “I never thought I would join a club,” says Duncan, “but in 2022 I started feeling a calling towards golf I have loved the discipline of the practice and the time spent in beautiful green spaces I have a long way to go to accomplish my golf goals, but I am excited by the idea of an outdoor activity that I can play the rest of my life and enjoy with my family " Please join us in welcoming the Vincent family to The Cardinal!

A NOTE FROM YOUR TRIAD MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

While we have had a mostly mild and cooler late spring and early summer, I am convinced that the heat is on the way It always happens as the Wyndham Championship approaches Nicer weather turns into hot, sticky and steamy just in time to spend the week outdoors. Regardless, it is still one of my favorite weeks of the year! I love the pageantry of it all; the people, the sounds, the smell of fresh cut grass And maybe even a margarita (or two) and some great live music at Margaritaville by the end of the week!

Phillip Childers

Born and raised in Belmont, NC, Phillip has recently relocated to the area and chose to join Sedgefield after playing the course last year and falling in love with it. Phillip owns his own business and is looking for somewhere to meet professionals form the area and dial in his golf game. Outside of work and golf, Phillip is in a band and likes fast cars Please join us in welcoming Phillip as one of our newest members at Sedgefield!

David & Kathryn Ciser – children David (3) and Jack (1)

As nearby residents on Duplin Drive, the Ciser family are one of the newest members of Sedgefield Country Club! Although originally from Rumson, NJ, they have lived here for 18 years where David is in law enforcement and Kathryn is a physician They are looking forward to family fun, entertainment, and meeting new people. “Our sponsors, Dave & Teresa Sowinski, gave us great insight on how they and their family have had so much joy being members,” says David “My wife and I are looking forward to all the great memories we will have here at Sedgefield. Please join us in welcoming The Ciser family to Sedgefield!

Brian & Emily Denisar – children Braden (8), Madisyn (5), Cameron (3)

Please join us in welcoming the Denisar family as one of our newest families at Sedgefield! Brian works in commercial and industrial construction while Emily is in sales & business development In joining Sedgefield, the Denisars are looking to expand the network for the family, build relationships and grow their business In their free time, Brian coaches little league and the family travels often to Pinehurst & Kiawah Please join us in welcoming the Denisars to Sedgefield!

When touring prospective members around the club, when I mention the Wyndham, most folks light up and want to hear what the member experience is like Having access to the air-conditioned ballroom for Slammin’ Sammy’s and the greenside open-air platforms on multiple greens gives our members and their guests a great up-close look at some of the best golfers in the world I love it when the players walk through the ballroom and happily sign autographs for the kids – it is a great reminder of what it is all about – building and preserving the game for future generations!

This August I look forward to seeing you and your guests either in our outdoor sauna or in the comfort of the ballroom during the tournament P ay hello and introduce your guests to me

I will have business cards in my pocket and look forward to discussing all of the great aspects of Sedgefield and McConnell Golf with them!

Chad Flowers

A NOTE FROM YOUR FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

I would like to start off by saying thank you for all of the support I have received since taking on my new role as your Food & Beverage Director This has been a goal of mine for quite some time and I am proud to hold the reins It is an honor and I look forward to continuing to grow our F&B department.

Wow, Summer is here and in full force, which means more sunshine filled days lounging poolside with a cocktail and more rounds of golf to enjoy with your friends. From July 4th celebrations and Live After Five to The Herron Cup and the Wyndham Championship, there are plenty of happenings for you to join us at the Club!

Please join us in the clubhouse to catch a little AC, or over at the Greenside for dining in the warm summer air. I look forward to seeing you all at the club.

Cheers!

Evan Morris

July Cocktail of the Month

APEROL SPRITZ

Ingredients:

1 25 oz Aperol

2 oz Prosecco

Splash of Club Soda

Directions:

Pour all ingredients over ice in a wine glass, garnish with an orange wedge

August Cocktail of the Month

CLASSIC

MARGARITA

Ingredients:

1 5 oz Silver Tequila

1 oz Orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand

Marnier or Triple Sec)

75 oz Freshly-squeezed lime juice

Splash of Simple Syrup or Agave

Ice

Lime wedge and coarse salt for rimming the glass

Directions:

Mix all ingredients over ice and enjoy!

A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF CATERING

It seems as though June has just started but in reality it’s already July Where does the time go when you’re having fun?! Join your fellow members and friends this July 4 at our holiday celebration or join us for Sedgefield’s Summer Bash open to all We’ve got some great activities planned for the whole family for the fourth, as well as dinner and dancing for our Summer Celebration!

Both the Sedgefield staff and the Wyndham Tournament Committee are excited to invite you and your guests out to this year’s Wyndham Championship Tournament! As a member of the McConnell Golf family you have special access to different hospitality areas along the golf course. Be sure to buy your tickets early as the tournament is only weeks away The Wyndham Championship will be held starting on August 1-6; Come and escape to the Wyndham!

Despite all the action taking place at both courses over the next few months, you might wonder if there is still room to host your next event at Sedgefield. The answer is YES, space is still available! Let the ease of planning your next event start at Sedgefield Need to plan a birthday celebration for a family member or friend, give us a call and we’ll take the worry out of planning your celebration. If there is anything we can do to make your next experience at Sedgefield Country Club more enjoyable, please don’t hesitate to ask

On behalf of the Sedgefield Staff, I would like to thank you for your continued support for your club We look forward to seeing each and every one of you at Sedgefield very soon!

Kindest Regards,

Travis Huddleston

Join us in celebrating the joyous union of Travis Huddleston, our Catering Director, and his beloved partner Lauren Kennedy. They exchanged vows amidst the natural splendor of Oak Haven Event Venue in Pelham, NC on the delightful Saturday of May 13 With their adoring daughter Emily, who is nine years old, and their delightful canine companion Harper, who is two years old, the newlyweds embark on an exciting journey into the next phase of their lives together. Let us extend our heartfelt congratulations to Travis and Lauren as they embrace this new chapter

JULY EVENTS

4 TUESDAY

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT SEDGEFIELD

11:00 am – 2:00 pm | Greenside Café and Pool Cookout

11:00 am – 3:00 pm | DJ

Adults: $25++ | Children 6-12: $15++ | 5 and under: Be our guest

It is the annual Fourth of July party at the Greenside Café and Pool. Celebrate our independence with a good old fashion cookout, entertainment, and games!

Cook Out Menu:

Fresh Grilled Hamburgers | All Beef Hotdogs

Pesto Grilled Chicken | Blackened Salmon

Assorted Toppings

Corndogs | Mac and Cheese | Country Green Beans | Potato Salad

Pasta Salad | Sliced Watermelon

Blueberry Cobbler | Vanilla Ice Cream

28 FRIDAY

WYNDHAM MEMBER APPRECIATION PARTY

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm l Sedgefield Main Level

Complimentary beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres | Member sign cocktails

We cordially invite you to join us for a delightful evening of live music, hors d'oeuvres and drinks as we celebrate the arrival of Wyndam week. This event is open exclusively to Sedgefield Members The clubhouse will be closed for dining this evening

AUGUST EVENTS

8 SATURDAY

SUMMER BASH

6:30 pm – 10:00 pm | $50++ Dinner & Dancing | Member Sign Bar

If you are a part of The Herron Cup Member-Member Tournament, your entry fee covers the cost of attendance for you and a guest

Sedgefield’s Annual Summer Bash! Come out and enjoy some great grub, tasty beverages and fun with friends We will be featuring live music this evening.

Surf and Turf Kabobs l BBQ Chicken l Tropical Fruit Glazed Salmon

Hot Crab Dip l Pineapple Rice l German Potato Salad

Grilled Vegetables l Braised Collard Greens l Cheddar Biscuits

Corn Bread l Banana Pudding l Upside Down Cake l Assorted Desserts

Join us for Sedgefield’s Summer Bash in lieu of regular a la carte dining.

10 THURSDAY

SPANISH TAPAS NIGHT

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening of Spanish tapas, highlighted by delightful cocktail specials and the chef's meticulously crafted bites. Be a part of this extraordinary experience!

JULY & AUGUST EVENTS

LIFEAFTERFIVEATTHE GREENSIDECAFE

July19|TokyoRosenthal

July26|TBD

August15 |JimMayberry

August30|ElenaFlores

LiveMusic|Chef-AttendedFoodStations Joinusforfoodandfun!!

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

4 MONDAY

LABOR DAY COOKOUT AT SEDGEFIELD

Adults: $28++ l Children 6-12: $18++ | Children under 5: Be our guest 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Buffet | 11:00 am

3:00 pm DJ

Join us to close out the summer season with a Labor Day Cookout with fun and games for all ages!

Nathans Hot Dogs l Burgers l Marinated Chicken Breast l Kahlua

Pulled Pork l Assorted Toppings and Sauces l Street Corn Style Salad

Creamy Pasta Salad | Cajun Potato Wedges

Assorted Cookies and Brownies

PASTABILITIES

Thursday, July 6

Thursday, July 20

Thursday, August 24 Thursday, August 31

Wednesday, July 12 | Wednesday, August 16 6:30 pm | Reservations Required

$65++ Regular | $55++ Wine Society

Mark your calendars to join us for our monthly Grape Nuts Wine dinner, where we taste delectable wine and gourmet dishes crafted by culinary team.

Grape Nuts Reservations

Reservations for Grape Nuts will open online 45 days prior to each event. You will be able to book your seats at your convenience once the booking window opens Our team is not able to make reservations outside of the booking window. There is a 48-hour cancellation policy on all Grape Nuts events.

The SCC Fins Cornhole Tournament winners, Blaine and Jackson Biggs

KIDS AND FAMILY

A NOTE FROM YOUR MEMBER ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

My husband Hunter and I can't adequately express our joy and love for our newborn son, Murphy James Monroe Amos, born on June 7. Embracing parenthood has been an incredible journey, and we are immensely grateful for the overwhelming support and kind wishes we have received from all of you!

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 workout, play a round of golf, tennis, or a pickleball match.

I've been hearing a lot about all of the exciting events taking place at the club, and it's safe to say that my fear of missing out (FOMO) is an understatement Based on what I've gathered from conversations and social media, the club has been buzzing with an abundance of enjoyable experiences, including summer camps, swim meets, weddings, and much more

By now, many of you must have had the pleasure of meeting Hannah Newman, our new Events and Activities Supervisor She has brought immense value to our team, and I eagerly anticipate witnessing the growth of member activities and the vibrant atmosphere she will create t trust that everyone is having a spectacular s wait my return to hear all the wonderful stories.

If you have any inquiries about summer camps or the various activities taking place at the clubhouse, please don't hesitate to contact Hannah at hnewman@sedgefieldcc com!

See you soon,

PHOTO GALLERY | SCC FINS SWIM TEAM

T N p g p y j y p y , including Slammin' Sammy's Pub located in Sedgefield's clubhouse ballroom (entrance located behind No 9 green) and open-air skyboxes on holes

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

MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE

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

WINSTON-SALEM OPEN I AUGUST 21

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER

A NOTE FROM YOUR SEDGEFIELD SUPERINTENDENT

This year the spring temperatures have been unseasonably cooler than we are typically accustomed to in this part of the state Thus far it has not been favorable growing conditions for the bermuda grass turf throughout the golf course We have been providing some extra fertility on the few thin areas we have but we just haven’t had the warm weather to encourage the plants to grow and spread like they typically would this time of year. We went back and looked at the previous 5 years’ temperature data and compared it to this years May and June numbers. Here are the results:

Previous 5 year data:

May – 90.6 average high / 38.8 average low June – 93.6 average high / 53.0 average low

2023 data:

May – 84 average high / 37 average low June – 88 average high / 46 average low

We will eventually get some hot humid weather and the bermuda will begin to thrive Overall the course conditions are pretty good and things have healed up nicely from our aerification in May We will now start to focus on getting the course prepped and conditioned for this year's Wyndham Championship. The tournament buildout is well underway and I am excited to see some of the changes this year The structures behind #17 and #18 will be different as the company that provided the trophy suites on those holes is no longer in business The proposed new Key to Wyn structure at the putting green should be pretty cool and will have a artificial putting green on the roof.

The next 2 months are always a busy, fun, and an exciting time around the club. Come on out and enjoy the course before the pros get here!

Hope to see you out on the course,

Chad Cromer

A NOTE FROM YOUR CARDINAL SUPERINTENDENT

Mother Nature is really not being very friendly to us here at the Cardinal this year We came out of a winter with record rainfall and lots of turf damage, and into a spring with record cool temperatures that dramatically slowed the growth of the bermudagrass With the temperatures slowly warming up to normal in June, we have seen tremendous recovery around the course that has greatly reduced the amount of sod work we once thought we were going to have to do. We have already put down over 20,000 square feet of sod and there is a lot more to do As you have seen, we started sodding the smaller areas around greens first and are now mowing into the larger areas in the fairways My hope is to be done sodding all winter damage by the end of July.

I know it seems like it is taking a while to get the sod down, and it may seem like we are only doing a little bit of sod each week Well, you are right and I feel the same way, but there are a few reasons why that is the case. First, here at the Cardinal we only have a crew of ten people total in the summer working on the maintenance crew, so there is only so much sod we can put down in a week and also maintain the rest of the course Second is sod availability; the turf we are putting back in these areas that have routine winter kill is a new bermudagrass called Tahoma 31. I am very excited about putting Tahoma 31 bermudagrass in the areas have struggled year after year. In test after test, Tahoma 31 shows its exceptional winter hardiness It has tested up to 75% more cold-tolerant than other bermudagrass varieties With that being said, Tahoma 31 is in high demand, and with it still being a new variety there are only a few sod farms growing it. After talking with Michael Shoun, we both felt it would be best to wait until Tahoma 31 became available and put the best turf in these areas

I do feel the course is improving weekly, and I assure you we are working hard to return the course to the standard to which you have become accustomed.

See you on the course!

Ross Jernigan

2023 Cardinal Men’s Member/Member Overall Champions Scott Ochs and John Lewis

TEE IT UP AT SEDGEFIELD

A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF GOLF

Weareofficiallyhalfwaythroughthe2023golfseason Thefirsthalfofthe yearhasbroughtusunseasonablycooltemperaturesandLOTSofrain It has caused us to cancel several events and postpone many others. We just finished hosting our Junior Camp last week and we had a record turnout Weareveryexcitedtoseethisgrowthandexcitedforthefuture of our Junior Golf Program We are looking forward to our Heron Cup Men's Member-MemberTournamentJuly8-9aswell!

AsmanyofyoualreadyknowthatmyfamilygrewbyoneinearlyJune My wife(Michel)andIwelcomedourbabyboyDeclanCharlesFergusonon June1.Wearesoblessedandexcitedwiththislittlebundleofjoy.Weare lookingforwardtocelebratingtheJuly4thholidaywithhimandtherest of our family My hope for you is to be able to spend some quality time with family and friends as I am looking forward to eating ice cream and watchfireworkswithmykiddos.

Preparation is in full swing for the Wyndham Championship Please be aware of your surroundings when you arrive at the club. Also, be on the lookout for email updates for tournament information, tickets, and volunteer opportunities We are anticipating one of our strongest fields everfortheevent

Lastly, I just want to take an opportunity to thank each one of you for your continued support of the golf operations If there is something that we can do or you would like to see different, please let us know.

Eric Ferguson, PGA Director of Golf

WYNDHAM GUEST RATE INFORMATION

The Wyndham Guest Rate will go into effect beginning Tuesday, July 4. The Accompanied Guest Rate will move to $160 per person TuesdaySunday This rate will remain in place through Sunday, August 20 and applies to all guest types except family guests ($100). When arranging weekend starting times, please keep in mind, guest(s) including family guests are prohibited from playing prior to 1:00pm The final week before the golf course closes (July 17th-23rd) will be restricted to Sedgefield Members and their invited guests only These guests can still be from a McConnell Property, but would have to be invited to play with a Sedgefield Member. The final two days (July 22nd-23rd) will be restricted to Sedgefield Members and FAMILY GUESTS ONLY NO other guest play will be allowed to play on these two final days

GOLF FACILITY CLOSURE SCHEDULE:

GOLF COURSE

Closed: Monday, July 24 - Monday, August 7

Re-Open: Tuesday, August 8

DRIVING RANGE

Closed: Monday, July 24 - Monday, August 7

Re-Open: Tuesday, August 8

SHORT GAME AREA

Closed: Monday, July 3 – Monday, August 7

Re-Open: Tuesday, August 8

TUESDAY, JULY 4

JULY 4TH THREE PERSON SHOOTOUT

9:00 am Shotgun | Entry Fee: $60 Per Player

Entry Fee includes Tournament Prizes and Fourth of July Cookout

Format: 3 Person Team (Count 2 Best Ball Gross & 2 Best Ball Net Scores)

Eligibility: Open to any Full Member, Spouse & Dependent Members between the ages of 21 & 24

When entering the event, please inform the staff which tees you intend to play (Blue or White (approved Seniors can play Red Tees) Deadline to signup is Friday, July 1st at 12:00pm

PRIZE FUND WEEKEND DATES

July August 22-23 19-20

September October 16-17 21-22

COUPLES GOLF

Friday, July 14

Friday, August 18

An email will be sent from the Golf Shop on the Friday prior to the above dates for registration

TEE IT UP AT SEDGEFIELD

2023 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND

AUGUST 25-27

Entry fee: $60 Per player (Includes trophies, prizes, and lunch each day)

Championship Flight will play 54 Holes beginning Friday afternoon All other Flights will play 36 Holes beginning Saturday Morning

The Men’s Championship is open to all male Full Members or Spouses of a Full Golf Member The Championship Flight will play 54 Holes of Stroke Play from the BLACK tees and all other Flights will play 36 Hole of Stroke Play from the WHITE tees Championship Flight players must have a Handicap Index of 4 0 or lower, you may elect to opt out of the Championship flight if your current index is below 4.0. However, any player with an index greater than 4 0 may not opt into the Championship Flight The first round of Championship Flight will be played on Friday afternoon.

The Ladies’ Championship is open to all female Full Members or spouses of a Full Member with an established handicap index of 32 or less. All play will be from the RED tees. The Ladies Championship format will be Stableford Points

The Junior Championship is open to all dependents of Full Members. Juniors will play age-appropriate tees Age groups will be based off the number of entries

Flights will be pre-determined based on handicap indexes for all divisions When you register below, please indicate which division you would like to participate in the notes.

The Sedgefield Senior Club Championship will be held on Saturday, October 14th & Sunday, October 15th. Information and Sign-ups will be emailed to Membership at the middle of September

TEE IT UP AT THE CARDINAL

A NOTE FROM YOUR HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Half Way There! Wow, it's hard to believe that half of the year is already behind us It seems as though we just got started Let’s take a look back at a few of the highlights from the first two quarters of the year. Ladies and Juniors Operation36 was a blast The classes keep getting bigger with 20 ladies and over 30 juniors participating this past spring We’ve had a bunch of the ladies making it past the first stage from 25 yards, with a couple others cruising past 100 yards, now at 150 yards from the green On the junior’s side, we are seeing progress from each player New personal bests from each level are being achieved, even if they don’t pass the stage We have 2 juniors at 200 yards with others nipping at their heels at 150 yards It's great to see all the excitement, and sometime disappointment, in the juniors faces as they pass or barely miss a new stage. Let’s keep the momentum going in the fall.

Our first men’s major was held at the end of May with the Member/Member. After 36 holes and a shootout, which included all the flight winners, Scott Ochs and John Lewis were crowned the 2023 Champions Was great to see such a large field come out and participate. We had a lot of new faces join us this year, which is always great to see As the club continues to grow, these type of events will be very competitive and a great way to all come together and enjoy a weekend of golf. Wednesday Night Men’s League is once again thriving with an average of 28 players each week With half of the schedule season in the books, the race to make it into the season ending shootout is quite tight. With the varying gross and net formats, this season has proven to be one of the best yet If you need a midweek 9hole round, sign up for the Men’s League New to the club, new to the area, sign up for Men’s League.

The Cardinal Ladies Golf Association has been rolling this spring With play every Tuesday, it's fun to see so many women playing the game If you are looking for a great way to meet and play with likeminded ladies in a fun way, think about joining the CLGA

The golf course took a beating during the later stages of winter with quite a bit of winter damage Mother Nature didn’t help with cooler than expected conditions However, we have to give Ross and his team a ton of credit for doing all they could to give us a golf course that plays just as hard as it ever has By the time you read this, Ross will have put down over 2 truckloads of sod around the course, including 17 fairway which one of the worst hit from the winter. Any remaining damage will be repaired in the coming weeks. Thank you to Ross and his team!

MCCONNELL GOLF POLICIES

McConnell Properties will require all golf carts to be returned from the golf course NO LATER than 8:00pm Members and Guests will still be able to rent a golf cart but must do so by 6:00pm. Members and guests may still play the golf course in the evenings but will be required to walk after 6:00pm This will provide a safer environment for our outside service staff and allow them to not be put in a dangerous situation as they complete their nightly duties. Members in violation will receive a letter and further action could result in suspension of golf privileges

Under no circumstances are PERSONAL GOLF CARTS ALLOWED ON THE GOLF COURSE Members in violation will receive a letter and further action could result in a 30 day or longer suspension of golf course usage. If you are playing golf, you MUST check in with a member of the Professional Staff DO NOT go to the first tee without checking in If you do not check in, you will be charged a 18 Hole Cart Fee

The Golf Calendar is definitely stacked in the coming months We have a full slate of Ladies, Men’s and Junior events upcoming. Some of the highlighted upcoming are our Cardinal Cup, Ladies Invitational, and ·Junior Club Championship all happening in September!

To view all of the upcoming events and to register you can view them on the full Cardinal Golf Calendar, there is a link on the Directory at the bottom of the McConnell Golf app or you can visit our webpage

Have a great rest of your summer!

Chris Terry

TENNIS NEWS

WEEKLY GROUP CLINICS

Join us for the following weekly sessions:

ADULTCLINICS

Men'sNight|Monday|6:00pm-7:00pm

LadiesGateCity:

D4|Monday|9:00am-10:00am

D2&D3|Monday|9:00am-10:30am

D4|Friday|9:00am-10:00am

D2&D3|Friday|10:00am-11:00am

JULYJUNIORCLINICS

Ages4-6|Thursday|3:30pm-4:00pm

Ages7-9|Thursday|4:00pm-5:00pm

Ages10-13|Thursday|5:00pm-6:00pm

AUGUSTJUNIORCLINICS

SATURDAY CLINICS

Cardio Tennis |

10:00am - 11:00am

Tennis Tots |

11:00pm - 11:30pm (Ages 4-7)

FITNESS NEWS

A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF FITNESS

It’s summer, and time to soak up the sun and enjoy outdoor activities Summer adventures aren’t without some risks, from damage and injuries caused by the sun and heat to water-related and environmental accidents Whether you’re spending the summer months at the pool, tackling yard work, traveling to new destinations for a beach vacation or hiking, knowing how to stay safe is vital for all ages. Here are some safety tips for keeping everyone in your family healthy and happy this summer

Remember these summer safety tips.

1 Be prepared by checking the weather before you head outside

2 Lather on sunscreen anytime you’re outdoors

3. Wear the right clothing and accessories.

4 Pack a refillable water bottle and first aid kit

5 Be vigilant about water safety

6. Know the risks and signs of heat exhaustion.

Ages4-6|Tuesday&Thursday|3:30pm-4:00pm

Ages7-9|Tuesday&Thursday|4:00pm-5:00pm

Ages10-13|Tuesday,Wednesday,&Thursday|5:00pm-6:00pm

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A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF TENNIS

As we move into the summer months, we have some exciting news and updates to share with you!

Congratulations to the 10 and under tennis team for their first season competing in the Junior Gate City League They finished the season with a great win. Each and every one of them has a bright future here at SCC. Our winning team consisted of Scott Karnosky, Kayla Krantz, Harrison Lane, Ward Bullock, Ashton Carter, Hayden Golob, and Ella Michaels

Stop by the tennis pro shop to browse through all your tennis and athletic needs Lulu Lemon, Vimhue hats and visors, and Birdies Bottles are a few of the newest additions.

Please contact phoover@sedgefieldcc.com for tennis or Pickleball lessons.

See you on the courts, Pierce Hoover

UPCOMING TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL EVENTS

July 22 | Member-Guest / Member-Member Pickleball Round Robin

July 24-28 | Summer Camp

August 17 | Sip and Serve 6-8pm: Tennis, Food & Drinks. What’s Better? Find a partner and enjoy a great evening at the tennis center

August 21 | Winston Salem Open: Top Tennis players in the world competing right around the corner: It’s guaranteed to be a blast

To sign up for events please use the SCC calendar or contact phoover@sedgefieldcc.com

7 Never leave your pets or children unattended in a car

I have had lots of requests for Fitness Center Access lately. You can access the Fitness Center by contacting Angela Ayers at aayers@sedgefieldcc com She will set up your account and you will then receive an email with the information to log into the Paxton App on your smartphone Paxton codes are only issued to members and dependents of members that are listed on the clubs roster and are 16 years of age or older.

Stay up to date with Fitness Happenings by viewing the Weekly Fitness Email that goes out each Wednesday It has information regarding upcoming classes, yoga sessions, massage therapy, and more!

Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the Fitness Center and we will be happy to help!

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Sherri Tallant

MASSAGE THERAPY

Kat Greenfield, LMT (402) 432-3678

For more information contact Sherri – fitness@sedgefieldcc.com

PERSONAL TRAINING (BY APPOINTMENT)

Hiring a certified personal trainer is a great way to help you exercise safely, meet specific goals, and have programs personally designed to meet your specific needs. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Sherri Tallant at fitness@sedgefieldcc.com

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINING

Sherri Tallant, CPT - (336) 880-8151

Brandon Spencer, CPT - (336) 453-3887

Anna Woods, CPT - (336) 327-4408

BY RON GORDILLS | EXECUTIVE CHEF AT SEDGEFIELD CC

BY KENRIC HUNT | EXECUTIVE CHEF BROOK VALLEY CC