SCC-CAR 2023 September/October Newsletter

SEDGEFIELD TIMES

SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB

YOUR CLUB

SEPTEMBERANDOCTOBER

EMBASSY GRILLE

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 | 10:00am - 2:00pm

Monday | 8:00am - 1:00pm

Tuesday-Wednesday | 8:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday | 9:00am-6:00pm

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

HOURSOFOPERATION: SEDGEFIELD

GREENSIDE CAFE

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

FITNESS CENTER

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

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

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)

SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER HOURS OF OPERATION: THE CARDINAL

DYE'S TAVERN

Monday | Closed

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

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

GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE, AND PRACTICE FACILITY

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

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

CONTACT LIST

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

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BY PETE DYE STAFF

Chris Terry I cterry@cardinalgolf.com

Director of Golf

Ross Jernigan I rjernigan@cardinalgolf com

FEATURED ON THE FRONT COVER

Cardinal Member, Nancy Ayers Carroll and her companions, savoring moments at The Wyndham while standing in the renowned blue chair

"Another fun Thursday at Sedgefield Country Club watching the Wyndham Championship

A little drizzly today, but always a great time."

A NOTE FROM YOUR GENERAL MANAGER

In just a few short weeks, I will be celebrating my first full year here at Sedgefield and the Cardinal. I was here for the final rounds at the Wyndham last year but was a spectator in the McConnell sky boxes There is huge difference from enjoying this amazing event and with my “boots on the ground” working the event.

This last year has been filled with rewarding moments and exciting new challenges as we start to navigate this new chapter in these clubs’ history. In my time here, I have come to learn that our members are a vibrant community of fun-loving people The McConnell family has provided me with the support and latitude to grow my leadership team and find new ways to bring exciting options to the club to improve the member experience I want to specially thank our Department Managers (Angela Ayers, Chad Cromer, Chad Flowers, Chris Terry, Eric Ferguson, Evan Morris, Maya Panayotova, Pierce Hoover, Ross Jernigan, Sherri Tallant, Taylor Amos, Travis Huddleston, Will Harper) for jumping on board with this culture change and working tirelessly to execute the vision I couldn’t have asked for better club members or team members. Also, thank you to Beverly Marler for her recruitment and set up for success and my wife Amy, the light of my life, who allows me to be here most nights, weekends and holidays.

Our maintenance team worked hand in hand with our food and beverage team as they spent some time updating the pool complex with furniture, fixtures and improved style of service, which has brought poolside dining to a whole new level this year I have heard fantastic feedback from all of you and hope that this has been one of the best summers to date. While I have yet to go down the slide, I hear it is always a highlight at the pool. One of the biggest changes we have made in the last year is the number of team members I am a firm believer in providing our memberships with the right level of service, which cannot be done without the right number of team members At this time, we have added a half dozen positions to provide the membership with the service, recognition, and smiling faces that help your club feel like home. I hope you have taken the time to get to know some of the new faces you have seen around the property

Ross continues to replace winter kill at the Cardinal, sodding areas all over the golf course Weather continues to be his friend and this Bermuda grass has really filled in over the last few months Pete's Place has been renovated, open this summer, and is 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 items You have asked for these areas to be available, let's keep them active and purchase from the clubhouse.

Cleanup and structure removal continue every day at Sedgefield Please be patient as we continue to return your course and grounds to (member friendly) championship condition

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.

A perfect evening for a little putting practice @cardinalbydye #letsgoG

First of hopefully many father/son tourneys with this guy! #cardinalbydye

@uncgmgolf

@jaysmith81980

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.

@lisa albertson Congratulations, Lucas Glover!

@mrsmorganrice Wyndham 2023-thebest one yet

Angie Alley Byrd

Great Sunday at Sedgefield CountryClub and the Wyndham Championship

Ben Bruggeworth Highly recommend Wyndham weekend with this crew

MEMBERSHIP

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST SEDGEFIELD MEMBERS

Neil & Kristen MacKenzie

Neil and his wife, Kristen met in college at UNC Greensboro in 1999 Neil is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Universal Furniture. Kristen works part time for her family’s turf management business They have a 12 year old daughter, Isla who is a rising 7th grader at Greensboro Montessori School. Neil is excited about playing more golf, and the whole family is looking forward to brushing up on their pickle ball skills and enjoying some cocktails pool side (Shirley Temples for Isla)

Michael & Elizabeth Byers

The Byers recently relocated back to the triad area after living in Burlington for many years. In 2008 they moved to Southport, NC and were members at St. James Plantation where they enjoyed 4 and half golf courses, 3 health clubs, restaurants and a beach club on Oak Island

They averaged 4 rounds of golf a week while living at St James and also enjoyed fishing while living at the coast. Michael and Elizabeth made the decision to move back to the triad last year to be closer to family When not golfing or fishing, they enjoy volunteering at Cone Hospital and also reading and using the fitness facilities at Sedgefield. Please join us in welcoming the Byers to the club!

Brian Hagan & Elizabeth Ahern

Brian and Lizzie gladly call Greensboro their home but the two are far from native Lizzie, who hails from the Bay Area of California, works as the head high school Counselor at Forsyth Country Day School in Lewisville. Brian, or “Hags” as most affectionately know him, grew up in a small New Jersey beach town and works in supply chain as a Senior Sales Executive for C H Robinson They enjoy spending time with friends and family, boating on Belews Lake, and attending as many concerts as possible Lizzie is excited to use the pool, fitness center, and attend social events Brian is excited to (hopefully) take a few strokes off his game and make new friendships at the club. If you see them, feel free to introduce yourself and ask about this year’s van trip around the country spent golfing and following the Dead on tour

Geof & Mary Voorhees

Children Jackson (24), Kathryn (22), Joshua (20), & Kamryn (15)

The Voorhees family recently relocated to Greensboro from Virginia Beach and now call Sedgefield home, residing close by on Old Onslow Road A graduate of Virginia Military Institute, Geof works as a consultant They are looking forward to meeting many other members, attending club events, and using the fitness center. Please join us in welcoming the Voorhees to the Sedgefield family!

Brian Hagan & Elizabeth Ahern

MEMBERSHIP

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CARDINAL MEMBERS

Rich & Karen Crim

The Crims have recently downsized and moved closer to children in Greensboro after living in Clemmons for 30 years raising their twins; Evan in Greensboro and Hannah in Raleigh. Rich graduated from Purdue with degrees in engineering and Karen graduated from Meredith and received her master's degree from Wake Forest They lived next to Tanglewood park for many years and enjoyed the golf courses, pool, horses and trails After both enjoying long and productive careers they are retired now living peacefully and quietly in the Guilford College area

Jason

& Rachel Hunter; daughter Emmy

Please join us in welcoming the Hunter family to The Cardinal! Referred in by fellow member Craig Fletcher, Jason works in data strategy and Rachel is a dietician. When not at the club they enjoy hiking, running, traveling and visiting new breweries & vineyards We look forward to seeing the Hunters around the club!

Faron Leigh

Originally from Shelby, NC, Faron lives in the area and decided to join after playing the Cardinal many times. Although now retired, he worked as an environmental specialist in the petroleum industry He enjoys watching sports and practicing and playing golf Please join us in welcoming Faron to The Cardinal!

Ken & Deborah Sykes

Please join us in welcoming the Sykes to The Cardinal! Originally from Reidsville, the Sykes now reside in Greensboro where Ken is an insurance broker and Deborah works in information technology When not golfing, Ken enjoys reading, recreation and investing. We welcome the Sykes to the club!

A NOTE FROM YOUR TRIAD MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Another rewarding Wyndham Championship has passed, and while still warm outside, the crisp coolness of fall is merely weeks away. College football, colorful leaves and more comfortable rounds of golf are on the horizon Fall is my favorite time of year as the kids are back in school and life seems to have more structure with less of the summer hustle & bustle Then the holidays will be here before we know it!

Before the holidays arrive and winter sets in, have you considered inviting a friend, neighbor or colleague out to the club as prospective member? Our membership continues to move in the right direction and with your continued assistance we will continue to grow the Sedgefield family!

I remain available to send membership information on your behalf and to meet with all prospective members you send our way. The weather is perfect this time of year, and there has truly never been a better time to be a member at Segdefield

I look forward to receiving your referrals for continued membership growth and to seeing you and your guests around the clubs!

Chad Flowers

Rich & Karen Crim

The Hunter Family

A NOTE FROM YOUR FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

Greetings, members! As we bid farewell to the sizzling summer months, September brings with it the delightful transition into the cozy embrace of fall. Thinking about the fall, it always takes me back to when I was a kid Cooler weather, football games, the state fair and of course a few spooky movies Speaking of football games, be sure to join us in the red fox to catch a game and enjoy an array of Aaron’s famous cocktails.

Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors that celebrate autumn’s bounty. From warm and hearty soups to pumpkin-spiced creations, our culinary team is excited to create more memorable dishes for you all to try Treat yourself with an evening of amazing wines and food pairings at one of our upcoming Wine Indulgence Dinners. With the temperatures dropping soon, it is the perfect time to grab a pint and relax by our fire pit at the Greenside Café

There is no better time to gather at our club! Our team is excited to usher in fall with you!

See you around the Clubhouse,

Evan Morris

September Cocktail of the Month

SPARKLING PEAR MARTINI

Ingredients:

1 5 oz Absolut Pear

75 oz Domaine de Canton

.5 oz Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice

Prosecco

Directions:

Add Vodka, Ginger Liquer, and Lemon Juice into a cocktail shaker over ice, mix well Strain into a chilled martini glass and top with Prosecco Garnish with a sliced pear. Enjoy!

October Cocktail of the Month

NUTTY RUSSIAN

Ingredients:

1 oz Skrewball Whiskey

1 oz Kahlua

1 oz Half and Half

Directions:

Pour all ingredients over ice in a rocks glass Garnish with a few peanuts

SEDGEFIELD

A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF CATERING

We are excited to have our Sedgefield Family back at the club So many of you have been traveling, visiting family or out of town over the past few months. I’m looking forward to getting back to the normal rhythm of club life and excited to hear about all your travels For those families with school age children, I’m sure you are well on your way to settling back into the weekly routine. Hopefully the kiddos are excited about their recent “open-house” nights and ready to tackle the new school year I know mine was!

While you are settling into your weekly routines and or getting oriented for the season, be sure to carve out some time for yourself and your family to visit the club. It’s important as we get back into our busy weekly routines to ensure some personal time for ourselves and time with our family for a bit of relaxation and enjoyment Whether that’s hitting balls on the range, a family pickleball night, escaping for 9 holes of golf, or joining us for one of our featured food and beverage nights; I encourage you to visit the club for a bit of relaxation

As Fall approaches and you are getting ready for everything pumpkin, please be sure to check out our club events calendar for the latest updates and dining features If you are in need of any personal, business or family dining /event space, please don’t hesitate to reach out for more information

I look forward to spending some time around the fire pit with you this season

Kindest Regards, Travis

Huddleston

Susan and Mike Moran celebrating their birthdays at Sedgefield

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

4 MONDAY

LABOR DAY CELEBRATION AT SEDGEFIELD

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

11:00am – 3:00pm | DJ

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

Dive into our last poolside party of the summer! Enjoy our cookout, music, and games!

Cookout Menu

Hot Dogs | Burgers | Kahlua Pulled Pork Street Corn Style Salad | Cajun Potato Wedges

21 THURSDAY

WINE INDULGENCE DINNER | “HUSIC VINEYARDS”

6:30pm | Reservations Required

Atop their hillside property, gazing out over Napa Valley's Stags Leap District, Julie and Frank embarked on a lifelong dream. We invite you to join us for an evening where we unveil Husic's boutique wines and captivating history, all while savoring a delightful dinner

Wine Indulgence Reservations

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 72-hour cancellation policy on all Wine Indulgence events

13 WEDNESDAY

GRAPE NUTS

SIP, SIP, HOORAY… FALL IS ON THE WAY

6:30pm | Reservations Required

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

Sip, Sip, Hooray... Fall is on the Way! Join us for an enchanting evening of fine wine and seasonal cuisine, expertly paired to embrace the warmth of autumn Indulge in velvety reds, crisp whites, and rich, hearty dishes, all while welcoming the season's delights.

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

27 WEDNESDAY

TAPAS NIGHT

6:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Recommended

Gather your friends and family for a delightful culinary adventure and savor a variety of chef’s Spanish tapas This tapas extravaganza promises an unforgettable evening of delicious bites and fun!

Please make your reservations through the Dining Reservations Portal Please kindly give us a call if you are not able to honor your reservation to avoid any no show fees.

OCTOBER EVENTS

11 WEDNESDAY

GRAPE NUTS

WINE & SPIRITS

6:30pm | Reservations Required

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

Join us for an enchanting evening where fine wines and Halloween thrills collide Savor the rich flavors of the season paired perfectly with our exquisite wine selection, all while immersing yourself in the chilling atmosphere of the night.

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.

25 WEDNESDAY

SEAFOOD NIGHT

6:00pm-8:00pm | Reservations Recommended

Dive into delights and join us for a captivating Seafood Night, Be on the lookout for Chef’s Featured Menu!

Please make your reservations through the Dining Reservations Portal Please kindly give us a call if you are not able to honor your reservation to avoid any no show fees.

18 WEDNESDAY

WINE INDULGENCE DINNER | SAVE THE DATE

Wine Indulgence Reservations

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 72-hour cancellation policy on all Wine Indulgence events

HALLOWEEN 5K AND BREAKFAST

Adults: $15++ per person | Children 6-12: $6 95++ per person

Children 5 and under: Complimentary

8:00am Run & Walk Start

8:30am – 10:00am l Breakfast at the Greenside Café

Bring the entire family and enjoy a beautiful walk or run on the golf course and a buffet breakfast at the Greenside Café Costumes are encouraged but are optional Registration is required for this event

PASTA NIGHTS | SAVE THE DATES

Thursday, September 7

Thursday, September 14

Thursday, October 5

Thursday, October 19

KIDS AND FAMILY

A NOTE FROM YOUR MEMBER ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

As the summer sun begins to gracefully bow to the golden hues of autumn, we welcome a new season one that invites us to savor the joys of family and community

This fall, we invite you to embrace the joys of the season while nurturing the bonds that tie our community together Whether you're celebrating a new chapter in parenthood, like myself, or seeking moments of tranquility in nature we are here to support you every step of the way. ed with cherished moments, shared laughter, unity

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.

Here's to an amazing rest of the year and to an upcoming holiday season that will leave you with cherished memories that last a lifetime.

See you around the clubhouse, Taylor Amos

With the conclusion of summer, our summer camps also came to an end We enjoyed a fantastic and fun-filled season of science experiments and sports activities!

PHOTO GALLERY

Wyndham Fun had by ALL.....members and staff alike! Photos by Faith Inman

THE COUNTRY CLUB AT WAKEFIELD PLANTATION 2023 MCCONNELL GOLF SOLHEIM CUP CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation on their come from behind victory in the 2023 Women's Solheim Cup! They entered the final round trailing Treyburn Country Club by five points and played great to beat them by four points with Country Club of Asheville finishing third This is Wakefield's second Solheim Cup after winning this event in 20

MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE

Hitting your mailbox soon, be on the lookout in early October for the Fall/Winter edition of McConnell Golf, The Magazine. From continuing to celebrate McConnell Golf's 20th Anniversary, to recapping another Wyndham Championship, this edition is shaping up to include many interesting stories from across our portfolio of clubs

MCG RYDER CUP I NOVEMBER 16-18

Looking to defend their 2022 McConnell Golf Ryder Cup title, The Reserve Golf Club plays host to this year's event in Pawleys Island, South Carolina from November 16th through the 18th. The inaugural McConnell Golf Ryder Cup event was played in 2008 at Musgrove Mill Golf Club between the four McConnell Golf clubs at that time Musgrove Mill, Raleigh Country Club, The Cardinal by Pete Dye, and Treyburn

SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNER

A NOTE FROM YOUR SEDGEFIELD SUPERINTENDENT

Currently the turf throughout the property is doing very well as we head into the fall season The tournament structures should be mostly gone if not completely gone by the time you are reading this and we will begin repairing any damaged areas with new sod in the coming weeks As we get closer to the end of September we will begin the process of raising our mowing heights and preparing them for the cooler weather ahead This is a very vital part of our agronomic plan that allows the bermuda plants to be as healthy as possible before they go dormant. It also allows for some added leaf tissue so it can better sustain the cart and foot traffic during the winter while it’s not actively growing and able to recover

Looking forward we will continue to perform our light topdressings on the greens through the month of September and on October 2nd we will be using small needle tines on the greens to help ensure that the greens are going into winter as healthy as possible This process causes very minimal disruption to the surface and the ball roll is typically back to normal a couple of days after the process.

As the end of summer is just around the corner, with that comes cooler crisp mornings that make for some great golfing weather! I hope to see you out on the course taking advantage of the weather and good golfing conditions

Chad Cromer

A NOTE FROM YOUR CARDINAL SUPERINTENDENT

Fall is almost here and it is my favorite time of year, on and off the course We have football starting back up, family time around the outside fire pit, and cooler weather to enjoy being on the golf course. Not only is it more comfortable for us all to enjoy being outside and on the course, but it’s a welcome change for our Bentgrass greens The cooler weather allows us to provide a firmer and faster putting surface without the worry of stress on our greens.

As we head into fall it is nice to see the course conditions returning to normal here at the Cardinal While the greens have been in great shape all year it has taken most of the summer to sod/grow in from the winter damage the course received. The maintenance team has installed around 50,000 square feet of sod this summer. We chose Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass to put back in the damaged areas Tahoma 31 is one of the best new Bermuda grasses and is known for its cold weather tolerance We are very hopeful that with a better turf grass along and some tree removal that we will have very little damage in this areas in the future.

I would like to make you aware of a few things that you may notice as we head into fall and start preparing the course for winter As we get into September, we will start to raise the height of cut on tees, fairways, and green surrounds. This is done to make sure we have enough material on these surfaces to handle all of the winter traffic Raising the height of cut on all short-cut areas also helps to insulate from cold temperatures in the winter which can help to prevent winter kill Also, at the beginning of September we will be putting out a fall fertility application on all short-cut and high traffic areas to ensure that these areas go into dormancy as healthy as possible

I hope that you are able to come out and enjoy lots of great golf this fall and in hopefully some great fall weather I look forward to seeing you on the course

See you on the course!

Ross Jernigan

TEE IT UP AT SEDGEFIELD

A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF GOLF

I hope everyone is enjoying these last few weeks of summer. Temperatures really started to heat up once we got into the month of July and it has stayed hot and humid for the most part Did you enjoy the Wyndham Championship? We certainly did and couldn’t be happier in our champion Lucas Glover He is one of the nicest and soft spoken guys you will ever meet One fact that was not mentioned was his uncle was a member here at Sedgefield and Lucas would come up and spend time with him and work on his game as a junior.

As many of you know, we are entering what many in North Carolina call the best time of the year to play golf. We still have several events left on our golf schedule and hope you will plan to join us for these remaining events If you are struggling with you game, please let us help you with some individual instruction.

We will also be hosting some Fall Club Fitting Events for those looking to upgrade their equipment

September 13 | Titleist | 12:00pm-5:00pm

September 14 | TaylorMade | 2:00pm-6:00pm

My door is always open if you need to talk

Eric Ferguson, PGA

SEPTEMBER GOLF EVENTS

4 MONDAY

LABOR DAY TOURNAMENT

9:00am Shotgun | Format: 4-Person Texas Scramble

Entry Fee: $60 Per Player | The entry fee includes Tournament Prizes & Labor Day Cookout

OCTOBER GOLF EVENTS

14-15 SATURDAY-SUNDAY

2023 SENIOR MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

9:00am Daily | Format: 36 Hole Stroke Play

Entry Fee: $60 Per Player | The entry fee includes lunch on both days, trophies, & shop credit for flight winners

Flights: Pre-determined based on handicap indexes Seniors over the age of 70 years old will be eligible for the Super Senior Division (Must declare to play in Super Senior Division)

Eligibility: The Senior Men’s Championship is open to all Male Full Members or Spouses of a Full Golf Member

Tees: Senior Division will be from the BLUE tees and Super Senior Division will be from the RED tees

FALL LADIES OPERATION

Please plan to join us for our Fall Session of our Ladies Operation 36 Operation 36 is the most effective program to teach beginners to learn to play golf. It is a clear blueprint to go from complete novice to par golfer The lessons are based around playing on the course right away and moving up in divisions Lastly, the technology that they provide in the app is cutting-edge! You can track all of your progress and communicate with the golf staff through the mobile app Please keep a look out for more information regarding Ladies Operation 36 in the near future! Our 8-Week Program dates are listed below.

Tuesday, October 3 - November 21 from 11:30am-12:30pm (8-Week Program)

JUNIOR OPERATION 36

Please plan to join us for our Fall Junior Operation 36. Designed to teach a student the game of golf from the green backward, it is a fun and rewarding way to get kids PLAYING golf This 6-week class will feature 6 group instructional sessions, as well as 3 9-hole events where your child will actually play 9-holes from their current yardage Players will start out at 25yds from the green, progressing backwards only after they are able to shoot 36 on 9-holes. We will be offering classes Wednesday's from 4-5pm Our 6-Week Program dates are listed below

Tuesday, October 4 - November 8 4:00pm-5:00pm (6-Week Program)

COUPLES GOLF SEASON FINALE

Friday, September 8

5:30pm Shotgun Start | Dinner to Follow

Limited to the first 32 Couples (64 total players)

Look for the email (one week in advance at 10am to signup)

TEE IT UP AT THE CARDINAL

A NOTE FROM YOUR HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Almost home, but still a ways to go!

As I write this, I’m thinking about just how fast time as flown by, getting us to September. Hard to believe we are over two-thirds of the year down. With that said, we still have a busy few months upcoming at The Cardinal so don’t forget to check out the schedule of events and get them on your calendar. But first, let’s recap a bit of what happened around the golfmosphere the past two months at the club

1. Operation36 mini summer schools continued to prove exciting as more juniors crushed goals and conquered yardages throughout the summer. Seven juniors made back at least one new yardage this summer, with three juniors crushing shorter yardages and moving back multiple levels Awesome seeing these young men and ladies enjoy the game with no fear and just allowing their skills to progress naturally Some advice we all can take and use Don’t force it Use games to make your practice fun More practice, more success!

2 A handful of members and myself made a trip to Ireland for a bit of golf earlier this year. The weather was definitely a factor this time. Windy conditions persisted all week, and we did have a couple days of wet weather Courses were beautiful but the golf was still hard One thing that makes a long wet, windy day on the course better is the Guinness after the round with your friends! You go once, you’ll go 10 more times! Worth the experience

3. Juniors, juniors, juniors….with four state wide junior events over the last two months, we were able to get a glimpse of the future of the game in NC One event that was special to us here at the club was the CPGA PGA Junior Championship. This event brought in some of the best junior girls from around the state, offering a couple the chance to make a trip to Arkansas to participate in the National PGA Junior Championship Our very own Leah Edwards, with her great play during the week, earned her a spot in the national championship The trip to Arkansas marks the third national event Leah participated in this summer; USGA Women’s 4-Ball, First Tee National Championship, and The PGA Junior Girls Championship

4 Last but not least, we hosted a new event this summer; The Summer Shootout. Twenty two-man teams participated in an eighteen gross play event in the morning, with ten teams advancing to the nine-hole shootout in the afternoon After all was said and done, two seasoned veterans outlasted all the young guns. Congratulations to Brooks Barwick and Larry DeMoss for playing great in the morning, surviving and advancing through the shootout to bring home the title of Summer Shootout Champions.

Like I mentioned earlier, just because we are in the home stretch of the year doesn’t mean we are done with event for the remainder of the year Take a look at these upcoming events and get ready for a fun fall.

Chris Terry

SEPTEMBER GOLF EVENTS

20-21 WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY

LADIES INVTATIONAL

Get your team ready for this fun filled two days of golf

4 Person team | Members, guests or a combination of both.

Sign up your team by calling the Cardinal Golf Shop

23-24 SATURDAY-SUNDAY

JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Calling all junior golf members at the club Get your game ready and let’s have some fun Great chance to expose your son or daughter to some competition.

OCTOBER GOLF EVENTS

6-8 FRIDAY-SUNDAY

MEN’S MEMBER-GUEST

2 Person Team (Member and Guest) Round Robin Match Play Format.

21-22 SATURDAY-SUNDAY

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND

Men’s, Ladies, Senior, and Legends Championships will all be decided in one grand weekend event Let’s have some fun and see who the wins the crown this year

NOVEMBER GOLF EVENTS

4 SATURDAY

FALL 1 DAY MEMBER-MEMBER

18 holes – 3 formats Let’s Go!

All tournament information is available on the Tournament Directory located at the bottom of the page under articles on the McConnell Golf App

FITNESS NEWS

A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF FITNESS

September is National Yoga Month. Yoga increases flexibility, muscle strength and tone It helps to improves respiration and energy as well as assist to improve mood and reduce stress Be on the lookout for special yoga classes included in the weekly fitness classes throughout the month. Join us for a Golden Hour outdoor yoga class with Caroline Kolbet Wednesday, September, 27 at 6:00pm with wine to follow Registration is required for this event.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 28 at 8:00am to join us for our Halloween 5K Walk/Run and Breakfast (Adults: $15 ++ per person, Children 6-12 $6.95 ++ per person, Children 5 and under: Complimentary) Bring the entire family and enjoy a beautiful walk or run on the golf course and a buffet breakfast at the Greenside Café Costumes are encouraged but are optional. Registration is required for this event.

I look forward to seeing you at the fitness center and our upcoming special events

If you have any questions about your fitness program please contact me at fitness@sedgefieldcc com

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

Join our group fitness sessions for the ultimate experience! Don't forget to review the weekly fitness newsletter to join us for the class that captures your interest.

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

Sherri Tallant

TENNIS NEWS

WEEKLY GROUP CLINICS

Join us for the following weekly sessions:

ADULTCLINICS

LadiesGateCity:

Monday&Friday

D2 5|9:00am-10:00am

D3-4|10:00am-11:00am

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

OpenPlayPickleball|Monday|5:00pm-7:00pm

JUNIORCLINICS

Ages13&Under|Tuesday,Wednesday,&Thursday|5:00pm-6:00pm

Ages10&Under|Tuesday&Thursday|4:00pm-5:00pm

Ages7&Under|Thursday|3:30pm-4:

A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF TENNIS

As the vibrant colors of fall approach it’s time to embrace the cooler temperatures and exciting events happening at the tennis center Get ready for an action packed season filled with fun, competition and camaraderie. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store!

Pickleball 101 | Learn the basics and more with our three week Pickle-Ball class.

September 18 | September 25 | October 2 5:00pm-6:00pm

Couples Tennis | Do you enjoy couples golf? Couples tennis is just as fun You and your partner are guaranteed a blast!

September 15 | October 20 6:00pm-8:30pm

Try Tennis | Never played tennis before? This is the perfect opportunity for your kid to get started. Racquets provided. Complimentary Domestic beer and house wine for parents!

September 13

Ages 4-7 | 4:00pm-4:30pm

Ages 8-12 | 4:30pm-5:00pm

Please email phoover@sedgefieldcc com if you want to be put on the tennis email distribution list to get reminders of clinics, events & etc.

Dining on the Courts | Watch your very own juniors and local pros battle it out while enjoying dinner courtside. Registration required.

October 5 5:30pm-8:00pm

Never picked up a racquet or paddle? Looking to get started? We have a spot for you Contact Director of Tennis Pierce Hoover to learn more!

See you on the courts, Pierce Hoover

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