SCC Newsletter Sept/Oct by McConnell Golf

SEPTEMBER I OCTOBER 2020

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SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB

YOUR CLUB SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB STAFF

GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE, AND PRACTICE FACILITY Golf Shop (Tuesday-Sunday) I 8:00am-6:00pm Golf Course (Tuesday-Sunday) I 8:30am Practice Facilities (Tuesday-Sunday) I 8:00am-6:00pm (weather permitting) TENNIS PRO SHOP Sunday & Monday | Closed Tuesday-Thursday | 9:00am-5:00pm Friday & Saturday | 9:00am-1:00pm

FITNESS CENTER Closed Temporarily Personal Training in Group Ex Room Outdoor Classes on Pool Patio

Beverly Marler I bmarler@mcconnellgolf.com Triad Regional Director Chad Flowers I cflowers@mcconnellgolf.com Triad Membership Director Rocky Brooks I rocky@sedgefieldcc.com Director of Golf Eric Ferguson I eferguson@sedgefieldcc.com Head Golf Professional Chad Cromer I ccromer@sedgefieldcc.com Golf Course Superintendent Maya Panayotova I fbdirector@sedgefieldcc.com Director of Food and Beverage Travis Huddleston I banquets@sedgefieldcc.com Director of Sales and Catering James Patterson I jpatterson@sedgefieldcc.com Corporate Executive Chef Sherri Tallant I fitness@sedgefieldcc.com Director of Fitness Pierce Hoover I phoover@sedgefieldcc.com Director of Tennis Taylor Chrismon I activities@sedgefieldcc.com Director of Member Activities & Communications Will Harper I maintenance@sedgefieldcc.com Director of Maintenance Angela Ayers I aayers@sedgefieldcc.com Administrative Assistant & Member Billing

SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER HOURS OF OPERATION: THE CARDINAL BY PETE DYE PETE'S PLACE GRILL AND PUB Monday | CLOSED Beverage Service: Tuesday through Sunday | 9:00am-7:00pm (9:00am-6:00pm in October) Food Service: Tuesday through Sunday | 11:00am-5:00pm GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE, AND PRACTICE FACILITY Golf Shop (Tuesday-Sunday) I 7:00am-6:00pm (7:30-5:30pm in October) Golf Course (Tuesday-Sunday) I 8:00am (8:30am in October) Practice Facilities (Tuesday-Sunday) I 7:30am-6:30pm (8:00am-6:00pm in October)

CONTACT LIST Administration 336.299.5324 Sedgefield Dining Room 336.299.5324 x 208 Sedgefield Golf Shop 336.299.4160 Fitness Center 336.398.8164

Greenside Cafe Tennis Shop Cardinal-Golf Shop Cardinal-Pete's Place

336.398.8165 336.547.0052 336.668.2749 336.668.2746 x 2

Sedgefield Country Club Address The Cardinal by Pete Dye Address

3201 Forsyth Drive Greensboro, NC 5700 Cardinal Way Greensboro, NC

FEATURED ON THE COVER

Toccoa Patterson I accountspayable@sedgefieldcc.com Accounts Payable

THE CARDINAL BY PETE DYE STAFF Chris Terry I cterry@cardinalgolf.com Head Golf Professional Ross Jernigan I rjernigan@cardinalgolf.com Golf Course Superintendent

IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...……………….…………………….….......….……...……....2 Club Update and SCC Buzz..……..…….............…..……..3 Membership...…………...…………………..…….................…..4-7 Clubhouse News.................……………..….................……..8 Dining Events..................………………...…....….............…….9 Kids and Family........………..……………...…...........….........10 McConnell Golf News………......….…............................11 Superintendent's Corner...........……….............…..…...12 Wyndham Photo Gallery...........................................13 Tee It Up...................................................................14-15 Cookie of the Month...................................................16 Fitness News..............……...………..…...…............…...…….17 Tennis News....................................…...........................18 Calendar of Events......................................................19

Sedgefield member Lily Crane hits her approach shot after a killer drive on hole #9. Rumor has it she made the birdie putt also!

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CLUB UPDATE

SCC buzz

A NOTE FROM YOUR TRIAD REGIONAL DIRECTOR

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

It has been a busy summer and our members have indeed made the club their home away from home. With travel opportunities more limited than normal, we are thrilled that you have chosen to spend time with us and I hope we've done a good job making your staycations entertaining. As we head into the fall, I'm excited to welcome Taylor Chrismon to the Sedgefield Team as our Member Activities and Communications Director. Taylor comes to us with a background in event planning plus a passion for kids of all ages and I'm so excited about the fresh new ideas and programs she is sure to bring to the club. As I write this, she has been with us a mere two days and has truly hit the ground running with energy and enthusiasm. You are going to love her! I'm excited to announce that we will be keeping the pool open on weekends throughout the month of September. Let's hope for incredible weather that will allow you to continue to soak up those rays for a bit longer. I would like to extend a special thank you to Evan Morris and Maya Panayotova who have taken the pool under their direction this season to provide more oversight to our pool management company. We hope this has made your poolside experience more enjoyable.

Thank you for your support of the staff and the club! I look forward to seeing you soon! Beverly Marler

@houstongordon-nc Enjoying my first night in the red fox lounge.. cheers to the new membership!!!

Sheldon J Fredrickson Hands down the best thing that has ever happened to me. I love being your dad, B!—with Catie Fredrickson at Sedgefield Country Club. /SedgefieldCountryClub

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@Sedgefield1926

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MEMBERSHIP

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Aaron & Natalie Babson; Daughters Mackenzie (10) & Riley (3) The Babsons relocated from the Raleigh area two years ago where they were members of a private club. Aaron is a civil engineer and Natalie is a business banker, both working in the Greensboro area, and realized they were missing all that a club has to offer, deciding Sedgefield was the perfect fit for their family. Aaron enjoys playing golf, Mackenzie is excited to learn and the whole family looks forward to a time when everyone is safe and things are back to normal so they can meet other great members, make long-lasting friendships, and can enjoy all of Sedgefield’s amenities. Brian Buttolph Mr. Buttolph has recently joined Sedgefield and is looking forward to meeting other members and enjoying everything Sedgefield and the reciprocal McConnell Golf properties have to offer. Brian lives in Winston Salem and is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Please join us in welcoming him to the Sedgefield family! Andrew & Lauren Carter; Sons Austin (4) & Cooper (1) Andrew & Lauren met in Greenville, NC while both attending college at ECU. They have been married for 6 years and have 2 boys, Austin & Cooper. Andrew has worked at Village Tavern for 7 years as a manager and now works at the corporate office. Lauren has been with VF corporations for 4 years. In their spare time, outside of golf, they enjoy spending time with their 2 English bulldogs. Andrew played 4 years of high school golf and 2 years of college. The family currently lives in northwest Greensboro. Andrew’s parents are Giles Carter (member at the Cardinal) and Linda Carter and Lauren’s parents are John and Lori Blakley. Please join us in welcoming the Carter family to Sedgefield! Christopher & Kirsten Cox The Cox family relocated to Greensboro from Raleigh earlier this year and are excited to be in the Triad and a part of the Sedgefield family. Christopher is a Senior recruiter for Cone Health while Kirsten is a teacher with Guilford County Schools. They are looking forward to meeting many other members and building a lifetime of memories at the club. Please join us in welcoming them to Sedgefield! Greer Ducker & Lisa Rosenberg; Children Grayson, Ashley, Lauren & Rachel Greer Ducker and Lisa Rosenberg have a wonderfully blended family. They are getting used to fewer kids in the home as son Grayson, is a senior at DePaul University. Ashley just started her freshman year at Appalachian State. Lauren is a senior and Rachel a sophomore at Northern Guilford High School. Greer has been a financial advisor with Edward Jones for 21 years. Lisa is retired from teaching Statistics at Elon University after 19 years and is currently teaching part time at UNCG. Greer is excited to return to Sedgefield after taking a break from golf for the past six years. You are sure to see him on the new practice chipping area.

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The Babson Family

Greer Ducker and Lisa Rosenberg

A NOTE OF THANKS FROM YOUR TRIAD MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Thank you for all the support with member referrals – the best way to grow a club is always from within! We have welcomed nearly 40 new families to the club over the last four months and many of those have been referred by friends or relatives of club members. We appreciate your support! Chad Flowers

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MEMBERSHIP

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Robbie & Abbey Efird; Children Nicholas (24), Gabriel (23) & Landon (17) Please join us in welcoming the Efird family to Sedgefield Country Club. Robbie is the President of Power Team Systems Consulting Group while Abbey is a Realtor with ReMax in Greensboro. They are looking forward to meeting other members and utilizing all of the amenities the club has to offer. Joseph & Jamie Golob; Daughters Haydn (5) & Radie (<1) The Golobs live in High Point and are the daughter and son-in-law of current club members, Michael and Tracy Cooke. Joseph is the selfemployed owner of a wheel repair business in the Triad. Dr. Jamie Golob is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. They have a 5 year old daughter, Haydn, and a newborn daughter named Radie. Joseph is an avid golfer and they look forward to spending time on the golf course, by the pool, at Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, and socializing with other members. Please join us in welcoming the Golobs to the Sedgefield family!

The Golob Family

Houston Gordon & Monika Vranjaca A lifelong resident of Greensboro, Houston is a manager at the Greensboro Auto Auction. His fiancĂŠ, Monika works there as well, while also attending school to become a nurse. They enjoy spending time with their one-year-old Springer Spaniel, Tucker, and are looking forward to enjoying the golf course and all other amenities of the club. Please join us in welcoming them to the Sedgefield family! Scott Holbrook; Sons Dalton (18) & Price (15) Scott recently relocated to Greensboro from NOVA/DC to work with Key Risk. He still spends time in NOVA and around the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast with his youngest, Price's baseball schedule. Dalton is a freshman at the University of South Carolina. The family enjoys spending time in Kiawah as well. Please join us in welcoming them to Sedgefield! David Kimelman Born and raised in Greensboro, David has recently moved back home after spending time in Pittsburgh. While in Pittsburgh, he became an avid sports fan of all things Pittsburgh, including the Pitt Panthers. He is the Operations Manager for Swatchcraft in High Point. With his new membership at Sedgefield, he is looking forward to playing great courses in the area and meeting other professionals in the Triad. Please join us in welcoming David to the Sedgefield and McConnell Golf families!

Houston Gordon & Monika Vranjaca

Scott Holbrook

David Kimelman

Drake & Aaron Leonard While new to Sedgefield, The Leonards are not new to Greensboro, as they met in college at UNCG. Amongst many friends at the club already, they were sponsored into membership by Jay & Julie Smith. Drake is the Director of Operations for Prominence Furniture and Aaron works with Triad Insurance where she is an account manager. Through their new membership at Sedgefield they are looking forward to quality golf, food & social events, as well as making new business and social connections. Please join us in welcoming the Leonards to the Sedgefield family!

The Leonards

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MEMBERSHIP

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Austin & Katherine Parrish; Daughters Lana (6), Charlotte (4) and Grace (1) The Parrish family returned to Greensboro, NC and the Sedgefield community in 2016 after a 6 year international journey that included time in Basel, Switzerland and Cambridge, United Kingdom. Both Austin and Katherine received undergraduate degrees from UNCG where he played baseball and studied supply chain management, and she received a degree in dance education. While overseas Austin went on to get a Masters’ degree from Warwick University in the UK and Katherine obtained her elementary education license while teaching at an international school. Austin has been working for Syngenta for 14 years and is currently Head of Business Planning. Katherine is a stay-at-home mom currently home schooling their oldest daughter Lana, while trying to keep track of their other two daughters, Charlotte and Audrey Grace. They have many great friends in the area, but are excited to meet other club members and take advantage of the numerous club amenities. CJ & Abbie Uthe; Daughter Reynolds (~3 months) CJ and his wife Abbie fell in love at NC State and just recently moved back to Greensboro for CJ’s job at BB&T. They have a little 2 month old baby girl, named Reynolds, and are getting the hang of this new parenting thing. It’s nothing they can’t handle coming from NC State, where they’re used to learning how to Survive and Advance! Right now it’s a lot of taking turns during nap time to either sneak out to the pool or get in a quick 9 but they’re all excited to enjoy everything the club has to offer in the coming years ahead! George and Natalee Wyatt; Sons Eli (7) and Thomas (2) The Wyatt family joined Sedgefield with enthusiasm over the summer after being members of Forsyth Country Club for the past six years. George is an avid golfer and has been enjoying the course when not working at Smith, Salley and Associates as a Trader and Fixed Income Analyst. Natalee has been adjusting to working at home with the onset of COVID-19 restrictions in Quality Systems for the medical device manufacturer ConvaTec. They have all had a blast at the pool making new friends over the summer break. Gearing up for the school year, the Wyatt's may be seen on the course or the pool.

The Parrish Family

Eli and Thomas Wyatt

The Uthe Family

Kale & Julia Yu; Children Elli, Elgin, Ella, and Ellen The Yu family recently moved to the Sedgefield community from High Point. Kale, the author of two books, teaches religion at High Point University. He grew up in Philadelphia. Julia is a family practice physician with Novant in Winston-Salem. She grew up in London, England. They have four children; Elli, the oldest, is taking a gap year from UNC Chapel Hill to attend Army National Guard. Elgin is a junior at Ragsdale and Ella, a freshman at ECG. Ellen, a 7th grader, is the most active golfer in the family. She won the 2019 US Kids World Championship in the Girls 11 Division at Pinehurst. They all look forward to meeting many other members and to enjoying the Sedgefield lifestyle!

The Yu Family

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MEMBERSHIP

WELCOME NEW CARDINAL MEMBERS

THE CARDINAL LADIES MEMBER-GUEST

Samuel Barnes While classified as a new member, Mr. Barnes has recently returned to Greensboro and re-joined the Cardinal, where he was a member prior to leaving the area a few years earlier. Sam is the Director of E-Commerce for Markor Furniture International in High Point, and he is excited to be back in Greensboro and at the club!

Dear Chris, Maya, and Beverly,

Tim Dix; Children Christian & Robert Mr. Dix is the Owner/President of Global Resources Ltd., and is excited to be a part of The Cardinal. The family resides off the 5th hole of the golf course and is looking forward to playing lots of golf at the club!

I wanted to thank you and your staff for a wonderful event. Everything from the Friday night dinner to the Saturday lunch after golf was truly amazing. A special shout out for the Friday night games setup, taking care of everyone's golf clubs, the condition of the golf course, the amazing menu and deliciousness of the food, the amazing, friendly and efficient staff. I heard only positive comments from all. Well done! Cindy Nuckols

Myunggyu Kang & Hoohee Do; Children Phillip & Alex Dr. Kang is a Sr. Device Engineer with Qorvo in Greensboro, and was referred into the club by fellow Cardinal member Wayne Lee. The family resides in Greensboro just north of the airport near NW Guilford High School. Steve & Cindy Ryoo Mr. Ryoo is the President of NCOMPHALOS Corporation and he and wife Cindy live just around the corner from the club on Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Briant Place. Please join us in welcoming them to the club! Brian & Judy Thomas; Children Katie & Caroline The Thomas family is excited to be a part of The Cardinal once again, having been members a few years back. Brian is the brother of Sedgefield member Cliff Thomas. Judy is looking forward to playing more tennis and Brian looks forward to enjoying the golf course. The Thomas family lives in the Lake Jeanette area of Greensboro.

Cindy Wilcox focused on the target as Cindy Nuckols lines up a putt in the Skills Challenge at the Cardinal Ladies Member Guest.

Logan, Jeremy and Chris had the carts loaded and ready for the Skills Challenge at the Ladies Member Guest

The Thomas Family

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Nancy Patefield (left) explaining her strategy and Nadine Hooks (right) getting ready to sink her putt at the Skills Challenge

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CLUBHOUSE NEWS A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF SALES AND CATERING

A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Wow, what a whirlwind of a summer it has been. We continue to hold strong at both Sedgefield and the Cardinal. I’ve never seen the Greenside Café and golf course more active than it has been this summer. Whether it has been a refreshing dip in the pool or a cold beverage on the patio, it’s wonderful to see our membership taking full advantage of the amenities available to them.

Greetings! While we had a successful tournament week and were thrilled to be able to host the Wyndham Championship this year, one thing is hard to deny… We missed our members! We missed the golf fanatics roaming around the course, the camaraderie and spirit our members bring to the event.

Sticking to social distancing guidelines, we hosted our first "Suave and Sassy" dinner club on the pool side patio. Their “unmasked” theme featured a menu of cool refreshing summer time favorites such as lobster rolls and seared Ahi tuna nachos. Our Live After 5 dinners have been a growing success thanks to you and your support. If you haven’t been, join us each Tuesday evening on the Greenside Café patio and lawn for live music and chef attended grilling station. Each week is a new theme so be sure to check out “This Week at Sedgefield” for the featured entrée. The action doesn’t end at Sedgefield. The Cardinal by Pete Dye has been buzzing with activity as well. Sixty-eight players teed it up at the Club Championship and twenty-eight ladies enjoyed the Cardinal Ladies Member Guest. Leave it to the ladies to bring the excitement. The short game area became home to a flock of socially distanced flamingos as the ladies enjoyed their Caribbean themed dinner. Looking ahead I can say I am proud to be part of the McConnell Golf team where the action never stops. Who knows when we’ll get back to "normal" but until then we’ll continue to provide you with unique and socially distanced activities and events.

If there is anything we can do to help make your experience more enjoyable, please don’t hesitate to ask. I look forward to seeing you at the club. Warmest regards, Travis Huddleston

We are excited to see you back and are looking forward to a fun fall season. Line up your plans and mark your calendars for “Live after Five” at the Greenside Café, Oktoberfest features and fall favorite activities! Whether it is floating in the pool, dining at the table or playing golf, we hope you have a tee-rific time! And remember… It’s not drinking alone if you are social distancing! See you around the clubhouse, Maya Panayotova

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Tuesday, September 1 Featured Artist: Tyler Millard

Menu: Eastern Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich with Cole Slaw OR Bourbon Barbecue Glazed Chicken Sandwich. Both served with Country Style Potato Salad

Tuesday, September 15 Featured Artist: William Nesmith Menu: Double Cheeseburger, after all it's National Double Cheeseburger Day! OR Two Hot Dogs served with Kettle Chips. Both served with a slice of Grasshopper Pie

Tuesday, September 22 Featured Artist: Kelsey Hurley Menu: Beef Hand Pies with Dirty Potatoes for National Hobbit Day

Tuesday, September 29 Featured Artist: Emma Lee

Menu: Coffee Rubbed Sirloin OR Coffee-Bourbon Barbecue Glazed Chicken. Both served with Southwest Ranch Potato Salad and Carolina Caviar

Bryce Hamilton sporting his newly restored 1970 Mercedes 280s with the clubhouse as his backdrop! Congratulations Bryce!

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Join us for live music and chef-attended food stations Tuesdays in September from 5:00pm-8:00pm

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DINING EVENTS SEPTEMBER 7

OCTOBER

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LABOR DAY CELEBRATION 11:00am-3:00pm | $19.95++ Adults | $12.95++ Children 6-15 Children 5 and under complimentary Live music by Bandemic. Activities for the kids during both pool sessions. Golf Tournament (see page 14). Celebrate Labor Day the proper way at Sedgefield Country Club for a guaranteed good time!

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GRAPE NUTS "LOCATIONS" 6:30pm Start Wine Society: $38++ per person | Non Wine Society: $43++

In the world of wine there are compelling Locations that exist where soil, climate and vines interact to produce grapes that uniquely express their Location through wine. Winemaker Dave Phinney has created the best possible wines that represent their locations across the wine regions of the world. Join us on a global journey of discovery and exploration! We take every step possible to avoid charging for canceled reservations, however, a phone call only takes a moment. Kindly plan appropriately and honor our commitment to each other. We apply a 48 hour cancellation policy on all Grape Nuts events.

Photo credit: Lisa Albertson

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THURSDAY

GRAPE NUTS "THRILLER" 6:30pm Start Wine Society: $38++ per person | Non Wine Society: $43++

It's close to wine time and something fun's lurkin' in the dark. Under the Sedgefield light you see a sight that almost stops your heart. It’s Grape Nuts Thriller Night! We take every step possible to avoid charging for canceled reservations, however, a phone call only takes a moment. Kindly plan appropriately and honor our commitment to each other. We apply a 48 hour cancellation policy on all Grape Nuts events.

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SCC FALL FESTIVAL 4:00pm-7:00pm

Sedgefield’s Second Annual Fall Festival! Enjoy an evening of Family Fun as we celebrate the seasons changing! A spectacular selection of games and entertainment for family and friends.

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HALLOWEEN 5K RUN/WALK 8:00am Run & Walk Start 8:30am-10:00am Breakfast at the Greenside Café Adults: $9.95++ per person | Children 6-12: $4.95++ per person Children 5 and Under: Complimentary

Harper Horvath, Lilly Ball, Reese Hamilton "Flamingo Fun"

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KIDS AND FAMILY

KIDS CLUB FRIDAYS

6:00pm-9:00pm | $10++ per child; $5 for each subsequent child in the same family. Dinner is included. Children must be potty trained.

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TRIVIA, BOARD GAMES & BINGO Join us for a fun night where we will play Board games, Bingo and a game of Trivia, designed just for you!

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PIZZA WITH PIERCE

A NOTE FROM YOUR MEMBER ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

My name is Taylor Chrismon, and I am the new Member Activities and Communications Director! I was born and raised in Greensboro and still live here. I am a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a degree in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies. Previously I have been an Assistant Manager with Target, a Corporate Event Planner, and now I am so excited to use all the skills I have developed to be a part of the Sedgefield Team! During my time as a Corporate Event planner, I planned large corporate conferences as well as trips all over the world. I have a passion for kids and cannot wait to get to know and build relationships with each and every one of them.

Join us at the tennis courts for tennis games and pizza! No experience necessary. Feel free to bring your racquet or borrow one of ours!

A few fun facts about me: I LOVE to travel. My favorite destination that I have traveled to is Thailand. I enjoy reading, outdoor activities, and playing with my new puppy!

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I am delighted to start this journey with Sedgefield Country Club and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to meet everyone!

MAD SCIENTISTS IN SPACE Let's make a huge mess and say we are scientists; that's what they do, right?! We will make rockets ,moon rocks, and learn about space!

Taylor Chrismon

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SEPTEMBER

ULTIMATE HIDE AND SEEK Join us for a night of Ultimate Hide-n-Seek! Come find out if you have what it takes to find everyone!

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PAINT NIGHT Come and join us for a night of painting and drawing. Each child will get to design their own face mask. How will you decorate yours??

/ OCTOBER SEDGEFIELD ARCADE Do you miss the arcade as much as we do? Join us for a night of fun games like Skee-Ball, Bowling, Ping Pong and more!

SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS 10:00am-2:00pm | $10++ per child; $5 for each subsequent child September 12 and 26 | October 10 and 24 Join us for SedgeToons on select Saturday mornings for cartoons, crafts and games. Lunch will be provided.

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OCTOBER GET MOVING Tired of sitting for hours a day? Join us in the Kids Lounge for games that are sure to do just that! Get moving with Just Dance, Superhero Workouts, Hopscotch and more energy busting activities!

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OCTOBER HALLOWEEN SHENANIGANS With Halloween just around the corner, join us for s'mores, telling spooky stories and carving pumpkins!

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OCTOBER FEAR FACTOR Join us for a frightening delight as we host our very own Fear Factor! Do you have what it takes to make it to the final round??

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TWEEN THURSDAYS Ages 10 and up

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SEPTEMBER CRAFT NIGHT 6:00-8:00pm | $15 per teen Come and join us for a fun night of painting! Make a wooden letter your own by decorating it however you want! What will you use? Paint? Yarn? Feathers? Let's get crafting! All materials will be provided.

/ OCTOBER Harper Horvath having fun in FEAR FACTOR

the pool with unicorn! 6:00-8:00pm | $15 her per teen Join us for a frightening delight as we host our very own Fear Factor! Last year we ate crickets... let's see what is in store for this year!

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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS JIM HERMAN WINS THIRD TITLE AT WYNDHAM; MOVES FROM 192ND TO 54TH IN FEDEXCUP POINTS

Herman had two birdies and an eagle â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from 59 feet â&#x20AC;&#x201D; on his first five holes to catch up to Kim. Then, trailing Horschel by a stroke, Herman stuck his approach to No. 17 to just over 3 feet for a birdie. to reach 21 under. He gained the lead when Horschel missed a 12-footer for par on 16.

Jim Herman rallied to win the Wyndham Championship on Sunday for his third PGA TOUR title and a spot in the FedExCup Playoffs, shooting a 7under 63 for a one-stroke victory over Billy Horshel. Herman overcame a four-stroke deficit in the final round at Sedgefield Country Club. He overtook Horschel with a birdie on the 71st hole. The 42-year-old Herman finished at 21-under 259. Horschel closed with a 65. He had a final chance to tie on the 72nd hole, but his 8-foot birdie putt slid left of the cup. Herman got into the FedExCup Playoffs, jumping from 192nd to 54th in the race for the 125 spots. He hoisted a trophy for the second straight season and third time since 2017. Si Woo Kim, the third-round leader, had a 70 to tie for third at 18 under with Kevin Kisner (64), Webb Simpson (65) and Doc Redman (68).

It was quite a week for Herman, who had three birdies over his final four holes Friday simply to make the cut. He followed that up with a careerlow 61 on Saturday to get into striking distance before taking the victory. Horschel looked as if he was the one to rally as he moved from three behind Kim to the lead with a birdie-eagle- birdie run on the front nine while Kim struggled with a double bogey and a bogey over his first eight holes. Kim was a birdie machine with 21 birdies and a hole in one the first three rounds. But he stumbled out of the gate and a pair of bad drives cost him his first win since THE PLAYERS Championship in 2017. He drove right into a hazzard of thick grass and, despite six people searching, could not find his shot. Kim made double bogey to fall from the top. Two holes later, Kim would up near a cart path bridge for a bogey to fall four shots off the lead.

FOOTPRINTS ON THE GREEN PROGRAM As the host for many charities and donors to numerous others, McConnell Golf is excited to contribute and engage through our community engagement program Footprints on the Green. Through a strong and supportive effort made by our collective membership and staff, we strive to become a driving force in the local community where our clubs reside. Aware of the challenges our society and environment face daily, we have aligned ourselves with a variety of organizations and various methods of giving back. This program is designed with all age groups in mind so that it will be a learning tool for our youth, a team building activity for our staff, and a friendship building platform to strengthen our connection with our membership. Recently, the Country Club of Asheville raised over $2,800 for United Way School Supply Drive. Providence Country Club is also taking part in supporting our local schools with a supply drive sponsored by Classroom Central. Way to go team and thank you to all who contributed! For more information about Footprints on the Green, please visit www.mcconnellgolf.com/footprints-green.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER

If you have not had a chance to try out the new short game area at Sedgefield, you are missing out! A NOTE FROM YOUR SEDGEFIELD SUPERINTENDENT

A NOTE FROM YOUR CARDINAL SUPERINTENDENT

As we are nearing the end of Summer and approaching our Fall season, please come out and enjoy your golf course as this can provide for some of the best weather and course conditions throughout the year. As I write this we are just coming off a very good week hosting the Wyndham Championship. The course played awesome early in the week before all the rain began and then the consecutive days of rain made the conditions much softer over the weekend. Overall we were happy with how it played considering the weather is nothing we can control. This was my 18th PGA TOUR event and I never thought that I would be hosting one without fans. It was very strange this year for sure! But it was nice to see quite a few of the members in the evenings in your back yards or throughout the streets in the neighborhood as you were watching some golf. The one positive thing about not having fans is that you all get your golf course back with less distractions and noise from the tear down of the hospitality tents that normally take about 4 weeks to complete after the tournament.

Fall is right around the corner. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my favorite time of year on a golf course. With the welcome weather change it is so enjoyable to be on the course every day. Not only is the weather change welcomed by the agronomy team that has been working hard all summer in the heat, but also we are back to prime bentgrass growing weather. With the cooler temperatures we will be able to quickly heal in any summer scars on the greens while also providing a smoother and faster playing surface.

As September arrives, we begin the process of raising our mowing heights and preparing them for the cooler weather ahead. This is a very vital part to our agronomic program that allows the bermuda plants to be as healthy as possible before they go dormant. It also allows for some added leaf tissue so that it can better sustain the cart and foot traffic during the winter while itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not growing and able to recover.

Overall we had a great summer for golf at The Cardinal. We only went through a couple of wet stretches which allowed the agronomy team to stay busy maintaining the golf course and the tee sheet to stay full. As I finish up my first summer at The Cardinal I have learned a lot about the course and we are beginning to plan fall and winter projects. One of the first things we will be doing is removing the stairs behind the second green. We will regrade this area to have a slight slope from the back of the green to the cart path and then sod the area with a grass that will handle the traffic and shade much better. The reason for this change is to allow more room to disperse foot traffic and have more room for mowers to turn when mowing the green. We also plan to remove a few trees in this area this winter to improve growing conditions.

Hopefully by the time this goes out, you have had the chance to utilize your new short game area that is now open. This is a great addition to the club and we are excited to offer this new amenity for your enjoyment!

As you are reading this, the agronomy team is finishing up our fall aerification. This will be a quick disruption of the greens playing surfaces, but is so important for the health of the greens by allowing them to literally get a breath of fresh air after a long summer. You may also notice around the middle of September we will put out our fall fertility application on all the short cut and some high traffic rough areas. This application will insure the Bermuda grass goes into dormancy as healthy as possible.

We still have some really good golfing weather left this year before the cold weather arrives, so take advantage and I hope to see you all out on the course.

I hope you are able to get out and enjoy the course and some nice fall weather. If you see me on the course please stop and say hello.

Chad Cromer

Ross Jernigan

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WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP FUN

Ellen Boyer made the Fox 8 News! If only the editor had spell check!

Amanda Balionis interviewing Jim Herman after his win just below Beverly's office window.

The Food and Beverage Team is all smiles!

The Albertsons made the front page of the News and Record

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Some of our hard-working Golf Course Maintenance team enjoying a beverage after coming off the course for the day. Thank you guys for a FABULOUS golf course!

Even Donald Ross himself got all masked up for the occasion.

Macie Burcham and friends showing some love to the players as they came through!

Sedgefield member Nolan Hagemann enjoyed meeting John McConnell on hole #9.

Carl Boggis took the award for best Social Media commentary throughout the week on #6!

Jennifer Bates captured the best shot of the clubhouse in the background!

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TEE IT UP AT SEDGEFIELD 7

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Congratulations Champions!

LABOR DAY TOURNAMENT Monday, September 7 Two person Member-Member Best Ball Gross and Best Ball Net Prizes Double Tee Start from 9:00am-10:50am off #1 and #10 Entry Fee - $50 per player (Includes Tournament Prizes and Lunch) $15 of each entry will be a tax-deductible donation to Folds of Honor Open to any member-member team, member-spouse team or spouse-spouse team. Both team members must have a current USGA handicap in order to participate. We ask that each participant wear red, white and/or blue so we can take a group picture. We will send the picture and your donations to the Folds of Honor Foundation to display on their website. Enter by calling the Golf Shop at 336-299-4160 or by logging onto the McConnell Golf Website and entering via tee times. Entries open on September 7. Field Limited to first 48 teams. This event is a great way to honor our military both past and present!

FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION The Folds of Honor Foundation is rallying the nation to endure so no family is left behind in the fight to preserve American Freedom. Through scholarship and other assistance, we give back to the spouses and children of soldiers killed or disabled in service to our country. We provide healing, hope and an opportunity for dreams to be realized. With the support of people like you...we feel this is our duty as citizens of the greatest country in the world.

Jon and Madison Isaacson captured the overall championship at the 23rd Carolinas Parent Child Championship

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CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND Saturday, September 19-Sunday, September 20 This year all Club Championships will be held on the same weekend, including Men's, Senior's, Ladies' and Junior Championships. 36-Hole Stroke Play Double Tee Start from 9:00am-10:50am off #1 and #10 Entry Fee: $50 per player Entry Fee includes trophies and golf shop credit for flight winners and beverages after golf. Flights will be predetermined based on handicap indexes. The Men's Championship is open to all male full members or spouses of a full golf member. The Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Championship is open to all female full members or spouses of a full member with an established handicap of 32 or less. The Senior Championship is open to all male members or male spouses of members that have reached their 55th birthday on or before Saturday, September 19. Men's Tees - The Championship Flight will play the BLACK tees and other flights will play the WHITE tees. Ladies Tees - All play will be from the RED tees. Senior Tees - All play will be from the BLUE tees. Junior Tees: Juniors will play an age appropriate tee. Age groups will be determined based on the number of entries. Field Limited to first 48 teams to enter

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Macie Burcham took home titles for the Girls 15-18 Champion as well as the Overall State Champion at the 2020 TYGA State Championship

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! COUPLES GOLF FINALE Friday, September 11

PRIZE FUND WEEKENDS September 12-13 October 10-11

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TEE IT UP AT THE CARDINAL A NOTE FROM YOUR HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

PRACTICE WITH A PURPOSE How many times have you been to the range and changed your swing thought or actual swing during your practice session? Have you ever said, “let me try this?" How many of you don’t actually have a swing thought when you are standing over the ball? I ask these questions because I hear the words “be more consistent” in almost every lesson I give. If you are changing swing to swing, how do you expect to be consistent? If you don’t have a swing thought or an actual fundamental to work on, what are you actually working on when you go to the range. Here are a couple of tips to help create a good practice session and allow you to practice with a purpose. Setup your station with alignment sticks. One for the target and one parallel for your feet. Grab a note card and write down one key fundamental you would like to work on. Set the card on the ground in front of you to remind yourself of what you’re working on. Remember KISS. Take a practice swing with the “new” move first and do it slowly. Swinging slowly will allow you to focus on the move you are working on. Have a swing thought. Find a one or two word phrase that connects you to the action you are trying to improve upon. Try these tips for a more purposeful practice session. If you need any other tips on how to practice more effectively, please come by the golf shop. We’d love to talk golf and help you with your game. See you on the range!

SEPTEMBER

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TAYLOR MADE FITTING DAY

SEPTEMBER

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MEN'S LEAGUE SHOOTOUT

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER

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THE CARDINAL INVITATIONAL

Chris Terry

CONGRATULATIONS! CARDINAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS

Carolyn Hopper photo bombed by the flamingos at The Cardinal Ladies Member-Guest

MEN'S DIVISION Rob Beasley - Gross Division 73 - 71 = 144 Madison Bruce - Net Division 69 - 79 = 148

LADIES DIVISION Julie Streng 75 - 73 = 148

LEGENDS DIVISION Gil Happel - Gross Division 76 - 70 = 146 Ed Moore - Net Division 70 - 73 = 143

SENIOR DIVISION Tim Hansen - Net Division 71 - 74 = 145 David Crowley - Gross Division 73 - 75 = 148

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Notice Debbie Lovell's white socks....I mean "golfers tan" (wink wink...)

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COOKIES OF THE MONTH COOKIES OF THE MONTH

SEPTEMBER: PECAN CHOCOLATE CHIP DELIGHTS James R. Patterson III - Sedgefield Country Club

List of Ingredients: 1 Cup Unsalted Butter 1 Cup Granulated Sugar 1 Cup Brown Sugar, packed 1 Cup Vegetable Oil 1 Large Egg 1 TSP Baking Soda 1 TSP Salt 1 TSP Vanilla 1 1/4 Cups Quick Cooking Oats 3 ½ Cups AP Flour 3/4 Cup Chopped Pecans 3/4 Cup Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 1 1/4 ¼ Cups Lightly Crushed Cornflakes Directions: Note: dough requires chilling. Cream butter and sugars in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream until light and fluffy. You can also use a hand mixer. Add oil and stir until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, mix until smooth, then stir in the salt and baking soda. Mix in oats and flour until just mixed. Stir in chocolate chips, pecans and cornflakes. Scoop 2 tablespoon balls of cookie dough onto a cookie sheet covered in wax or parchment paper. No need to spread the balls out, you’re just going to chill them. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least one hour. (If you chill longer than 4 hours you may need to let them warm up a few minutes on the counter before baking.) Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silpat baking mats. Place cookies 2” apart on prepared cookie sheets. Lightly press down with the palm of your hand. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the bottoms just start to turn golden brown. Cool at least 5 minutes on cookie sheet before removing to rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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OCTOBER: GLUTEN-FREE CORNMEAL THUMBPRINT COOKIES Michael Monahan - Grande Dunes Member Club

A startling number of people these days are reporting gluten sensitivities, and gluten-free baking has become a “subset” of baking. I love the flavor and texture of these tender gluten-free cornmeal-based cookies, and the way the raspberry flavor complements the corn. Yield: 3 dozen “Bite sized” cookies List of Ingredients: 1 ½ Cups All-Purpose Gluten-Free Rice Flour 1 Cup Yellow Cornmeal 1 TSP Baking Powder ½ TSP Table Salt 1 ¾ sticks Unsalted Butter, softened, plus more for pans ¾ Cup Firmly Packed Light-Brown Sugar 2 Large Eggs 1 TSP Vanilla Extract ½ Cup Seedless Raspberry Preserves (or jelly of your choice) Directions: Preheat oven to 350° and set two racks to the middle positions, with space in between. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper (or grease lightly with butter). In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the rice flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Using a standing or handheld mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat. Add the dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Portion the dough into one inch balls, and arrange them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Press each with your thumb; then fill each depression with a teaspoon of raspberry jam. Bake until just barely golden brown on the bottom, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through.

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FITNESS NEWS

TIPS FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF FITNESS

EXERCISE AND STRESS: GET MOVING TO MANAGE STRESS Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever. Being active can boost your feel-good endorphins and distract you from daily worries.

You know that exercise does your body good, but you're too busy and stressed to fit it into your routine. Hold on a second — there's good news when it comes to exercise and stress. Virtually any form of exercise, from aerobics to yoga, can act as a stress reliever. If you're not an athlete or even if you're out of shape, you can still make a little exercise go a long way toward stress management. Discover the connection between exercise and stress relief — and why exercise should be part of your stress management plan. 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 and 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 a week of moderate aerobic activity (such as brisk walking or swimming) or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity (such as running). You also can do a combination of moderate and vigorous activity. Also, incorporate strength training exercises at least twice a week. Do what you love. Virtually 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, bicycling, yoga, tai chi, gardening, weightlifting and swimming.

STICK WITH IT Starting an exercise program is just the first step. Here are some tips for sticking with a new routine or reinvigorating 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 and recharge your batteries, your specific goals might include committing to walking during your lunch hour three times a week or, if needed, finding a baby sitter 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. Working out with a friend, co-worker or family member often brings a new level of motivation and commitment to your workouts. 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 increments. Even brief bouts of activity offer benefits. For instance, if you can't fit in one 30-minute walk, try three 10minute walks instead. Interval training, which entails brief (60 to 90 seconds) bursts of intense activity at almost full effort, is being shown to 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.

Pencil it in. Although your schedule may necessitate a morning workout one day and an evening activity the next, carving out some time to move every day helps you make your exercise program an ongoing priority.

STAY CONNECTED We miss seeing you at the fitness center and look forward to the day we can re-open. In the meantime, check out the McConnell Golf Fitness Facebook Group to get daily workouts, nutrition and fitness tips and to access workout posts from across all McConnell Golf properties. Sherri Tallant

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FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES OUTDOOR GROUP FITNESS CLASSES Monday - Friday | 7:00AM In order to allow for social distancing, spaces are limited. Reservations are required. To reserve your spot contact Sherri Tallant at fitness@sedgefieldcc.com once the registration email is received. PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS BY APPOINTMENT Contact the fitness center to schedule an appointment with Sherri Tallant or Will Beasley. fitness@sedgefieldcc.com

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TENNIS NEWS

Pizza with Pierce Friday, September 11 Member Guest Tournament Saturday, September 26 Dining on the Courts Thursday, October 8 Mixed Doubles Championship Saturday, October 17 Junior USTA Tournament Saturday, October 24 Sunday, October 25

WEEKLY GROUP CLINICS Join us for the following weekly sessions. ADULT BEGINNER CLINICS Thursdays | 6:00pm-7:00pm

PICKLE-BALL CLINIC Saturdays | 10:00am-11:00am

CO-ED CARDIO TENNIS Saturdays | 9:00am-10:00am

JUNIOR CLINICS 10 AND UNDER Monday, 6:15pm - 7:15pm Wednesday, 6:15pm - 7:15pm Saturday, 11:00am - 12:00pm

18 AND UNDER Tuesday, 4:30pm - 5:30pm Thursday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

12 AND UNDER Wednesday, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Saturday, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

A NOTE FROM YOUR TENNIS DIRECTOR The fall is one of the most beautiful and ideal times to play tennis. We have plenty of ways to get you on the court in September and October including our Member Guest Tournament, Dining on the Courts and our clinics. There are many health benefits to playing tennis including: Playing tennis outdoors is a great way to get vitamin D. High levels of vitamin D are linked to a lower risk of just about everything, including heart disease. Tennis is an excellent example of interval training or burst activity. Our ancestors ran and relaxed, ran and relaxed. 45 minutes on the treadmill is not the way to health. Ramping up your heart rate with intermittent cool-down is the way to go. Build muscle mass by using your arms and legs to start/stop and hit on the court. Aerobic activity is great for healthy bones and osteoporosis prevention. Tennis will crank up nitric oxide, another element great for your heart. Playing this racquet sport with others builds friendships and is great for bonding. Social people live longer. Just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get too competitive. Lower risk of obesity in tennis players leads to longer lives and lower heart attack risk. Tennis players have better lipid (cholesterol) profiles than agematched controls. Improved blood sugar control and lower risk of diabetes Lower risk of cardiovascular disease. See you on the courts! PIerce Hoover

PIZZA WITH PIERCE KIDS CLUB FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM The tennis ball is served and so is the pizza! Join us at the tennis courts for fun games with Director of Tennis Pierce. Perfect for all ages. No experience or equipment required.

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Mark your Calendar

Tuesday, September 1 - Live After Five at the Café Tuesday, September 7 - Labor Day Celebration & Golf Tournament Thursday, September 10 - Craft Night Tween Thursday Friday, September 11 - Couples Golf Finale Saturday, September 12 - Saturday Morning Cartoons September 12-13 - Prize Fund Weekend Tuesday, September 15 - Live After Five at the Café Wednesday, September 16 - Grape Nuts "Locations" September 19-20 - Club Championship Weekend Tuesday, September 22 - Live After Five at the Café Saturday, September 26 - Saturday Morning Cartoons Saturday, September 26 - Member Guest Tennis Tournament Tuesday, September 29 - Live After Five at the Café Thursday, October 8 - Dining on the Courts Saturday, October 10 - Saturday Morning Cartoons October 10-11 - Prize Fund Weekend Thursday, October 15 - Grape Nuts "Thriller" Saturday, October 17 - Mixed Doubles Championship Thursday, October 22 - Fear Factor Tween Thursday Saturday, October 24 - Saturday Morning Cartoons Saturday, October 24 - SCC Fall Festival October 24-25 - Junior USTA Tournament Saturday, October 31 - Halloween 5K Run/Walk

See you at the club! Lisa Albertson enjoying her morning view during the Wyndham Championship

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Sedgefield Country Club 3201 Forsyth Drive Greensboro, NC 27407 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

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