SEPTEMBER I OCTOBER 2021
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THE WATER'S EDGE COUNTRY CLUB
YOUR CLUB
THE WATER'S EDGE COUNTRY CLUB STAFF
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER HOURS OF OPERATION
Robert Lambert | rlambert@watersedgecountryclub.com Club Manager
CLUBHOUSE DINING: LUNCH Tuesday | 11am - 4pm Wednesday - Saturday | 11am - 4pm Sunday | brunch 10am - 1pm lunch 11am - 4pm Monday | Closed
DINNER Wednesday - Thursday | 5pm - 8pm Friday - Saturday | 5pm - 9pm Sunday - Tuesday | Closed GRAB & GO TAKEOUT: LUNCH Tuesday - Saturday | 11am - 5pm Monday | Closed DINNER Wednesday - Saturday | 5pm - 6pm
EQUESTRIAN CENTER Daily | 9am - 3:30pm GOLF SHOP Tuesday - Friday | 8:00am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday | 7:30 am - 6pm Monday | Closed
FITNESS CENTER Sunday & Tuesday | 7am - 5pm Wednesday - Thursday | 7am - 8pm Friday - Saturday | 7am - 9pm Monday | Closed
POOL Tuesday - Sunday | 10am-5pm (weather permitting) Closing for the season September 5th
Jodi Gourley | jgourley@watersedgecountryclub.com Assistant Club Manager Ruth Rice | rrice@watersedgecountryclub.com Member Services Director Ed Currin | ecurrin@watersedgecountryclub.com Head Golf Professional Jeff Snyder | jsnyder@watersedgecountryclub.com Golf Course Superintendent Michael Dontigney | mdontigney@watersedgecountryclub.com Executive Chef Sam Lester | slester@watersedgecountryclub.com Equestrian Manager
John Guthmann| tennis @watersedgecountryclub.com Tennis Pro
(Pizzas available for pickup until 8pm)
Sunday - Tuesday | Closed
IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...……………….…………………….….......…...……...........................……....2 Club Update............……......................……......................................….…...3-5
CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION Clubhouse: 540-576-1556 Golf Pro Shop: 540-576-3343 Member Services: 540-576-1333 Equestrian Center: 540-576-2714
COMMUNITY CONTACT INFORMATION
Equestrian Center...date ................................……...............................6-7 Upcoming Events ....................................................................................8 Photo Gallery .......................................................................................9-10 WECC Buzz...............................................................................................11 McConnell Golf News.....................................................................12-13 September & October Calendar of Events ....................................14 September & October Cookie of the Month .................................15 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign..............................................16
AEP: 800-277-2177 For power outages affecting AEP customers
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VDOT: 800-367-7623 For downed trees blocking state-maintained roads, please contact the VDOT call center
Photo taken during Member Your Neighbor
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Photo Credit: Kathlenn Hetzler Riordan
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CLUB UPDATE A NOTE FROM ROBERT LAMBERT YOUR CLUB MANAGER Welcome to September! The weather will hopefully start to cool down so we can continue enjoying all the outdoor activities at The Water’s Edge Country Club. Fall is traditionally considered by many a great time of the year to play golf. Weather conditions are usually ideal this time of the year. The cooler temperatures produce low humidity, changing foliage, and exceptional playing conditions. All golfers should make sure to take advantage of this weather and play as many rounds as possible over the next few months. Golfers shouldn’t be the only ones to take advantage of this spectacular time of the year. Tennis players and Pickleballers should also come out and enjoy the beautiful Fall weather. We are very excited about the enthusiasm of our Pickleball group. We’ve have had two successful Pickleball socials and l am looking forward to the next one. Samantha Lester our equestrian manager has also been busy with her horse camps, bingo nights, movie nights, and young equestrian camps! Thank you to Samantha and everyone who has supported her events. Many of our staff have returned to school and some of our members will be returning home to prepare their kids for the start of the new school year. I would like to thank our staff for their hard work all summer long and throughout the year and to all the members for your continual support and attendance of club events.
A NOTE FROM JEFF SNYDER YOUR GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT “Summer blues” are certainly in full swing for golf course managers. Hazy, hot, and dry. Greens have held up very well with the multiple aerifications we’ve been doing. Keeping the greens “breathing” is crucial during the hot summer. Along with more topdressing, greens have been rolling as good as ever. The majority of the grass we have lost has been Poanna, which in itself is not a bad thing, just very unsightly. We will begin seeding these areas soon. Just waiting for the weather to break a bit for better survival. The course has gotten a little soft as we get later into the season. Multiple factors contribute to this. Without adequate rainfall, turf likes about an inch a week, it’s difficult to get the water deep. I do believe our investments with more wetting agents have helped and we will continue if not enhance these practices. The topdressing we did in late winter has grown over and discussions are being had to do more throughout the season. Our goal is to be the best, and we will continue to strive to get there!!
COURSE REMINDERS Cool season turf divots can survive when replaced. Please replace them and step down. If only a portion is in tack, replace that and sand the balance. Too many are just being sanded and many aren’t being smoothed with foot. This plays hell on the mowers and can be avoided. Ball marks should be fixed and one other. If all practiced this, we wouldn’t have any issues. Please be courteous to your fellow golfers. Private carts, bikes, skateboards, etc. are not permitted on the course at any time. Please let your guests and children aware of these rules. Practicing is also not permitted on the course, and we remain closed on Mondays. Some are still venturing out after hours and breaking these rules. Aerification Dates: September 7th & 8th
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CLUB UPDATE A NOTE FROM ED CURRIN YOUR GOLF PROFESSIONAL STAFF Summer is winding down and we look forward to some relief from the heat. We have had an excellent year with lots of great tournaments. Fall here at Smith Mountain Lake brings lots of great weather and beautiful views with the changing leaves. There are still a lot of great tournaments still on the Schedule. Hope to see you at the club very soon. Our Men’s Member-Member Tournament will be on October 1st-3rd. On Friday Night will have Stag Night and 18 Holes of Golf on Saturday and Sunday. More details to come. The Cool Branch Fire and Rescue Benefit Golf Tournament will be held on October 8th. Please come out and help us show our support for this very worthy cause.
CURRIN CUP July 9, 2021
COUPLES CHAMPTIONSHIP
T-1 Lyn Brooks - Gerry Zimmerman T-1 Mark Hamilton - Jon Newton T-1 Tony Terry - Wayne Pyrtle
LADIES’ JUNIOR-SENIOR
1st Gross Linda Simpson–Bobbie Callahan 1st Net Ann Patterson – Barbara Beck
1st Cooper Woolson – Kitty Ferguson 2nd Mark Teets – Evelyn Vaden
CURRIN CUP August 6, 2021 T-1 Phil Lucado – John Meldrum T-1 Javier Siveroni – Chris John 3 Trey Willard – Cutter Harvey
UPCOMING EVENTS
7 -8th 17th 24th
September Aerify Greens Nine and Dine Currin Cup
October 1-3rd Men’s Fall Member-Member 8th Cool Branch Tounament 15th Men’s Closing Day 23rd-24th Water’s Edge Ryder Cup
BREAKFAST TOURNAMENT 1st Mark Hamilton – John Newton – John Tirico – Ron Furnier 2nd Vaughn Wilburn – Ben Dull – Mark Teets – Scott Ingram
Please reference the calendar for dates:
Ladies' Clinic starts at 9:00 am Ladies' Day starts at 8:30 Men's Day starts at 1:00 pm
A NOTE FROM JOHN GUTHMANN YOUR HEAD TENNIS PROFESSIONAL Be sure to join us for our US Open mixed doubles strawberries and cream, champagne social on Monday, September 6th at 9 a.m. No partner needed. Although summer is almost over, the good news is that mixed doubles tennis will continue throughout the fall on MondayWednesday-Friday at 9am. Depending upon the weather, the soft courts will be playable until the first or second week of December. Contact me at 434-927-5039 for private lessons or racquet restringing.
Photo from Kids Sport Camp
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MEMBER SERVICES UPDATE A NOTE FROM RUTH RICE YOUR MEMBER SERVICES DIRECTOR Membership has continued to grow over the summer. Please plan to attend Meet Your Neighbor on September 25th to welcome those members. Some reminders: Please refer to the rules and regulations regarding proper country club attire. We have had several situations that involved inappropriate attire. Holes, frays, and rips; T-shirts & tank tops; short skirts/shorts are not allowed., Please make reservations for events early. This will allow us to insure proper staffing levels Private carts are not allowed on the cart paths. If you bring your private cart to the club, please make sure that you pay close attention to the vehicles around you so that they aren't damaged by swinging bags. Non-golfers should not be walking on the course. Bicycles and skate boards are not allowed on the cart paths. Course is closed on Mondays; no golf allowed All golfers must register in the pro shop before golfing or using the driving range The same guest can only visit the club six (6) times per calendar year no matter which member they accompany. Members are encouraged to attend the live auction on October 7th to help support your community fund raiser for Cool Branch Fire & Rescue Golfers dinner will be covered under registration cost. All property owners are invited to attend dinner for a $25 donation. Please contact the club to make your reservations.
Welcome New Members Katrina Carner William & Deborah Carpenter Ben Davenport & Carrie Abernathy James & Stacy Howell
Michael & Julie Krone Allison & Mike Matthew Connell & Debbie Ratcliff
David & Julie Rouse Brian & Karen Russell Donald & Ann Young
COOL BRANCH FIRE AND RESCUE SQUAD On July 4, members at The Water’s Edge put in a tremendous effort to raise $36,780 for Cool Branch Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc. McConnell Golf recently pledged to match up to $30,000, bringing the total number of funds raised to $66,780. Thank you to everyone who participated in this worthy cause! Also, mark your calendars for our golf tournament on Friday, October 8 at The Water’s Edge. Proceeds from the tournament will also go to Cool Branch Volunteer Rescue Squad.
COMMUNITY CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 I THE WATER'S EDGE COUNTRY CLUB Check-in: 11:30am I Lunch at Noon I Start Time: 1:00pm I Group of 4: $1000 Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams and Closest to Pin Prizes on all Par 3’s LIVE AUCTION WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7 Featuring Heavy Hors d’oeuvres Please make checks payable to: Cool Branch Vol. Rescue Squad Payments may be mailed to: TWE 1825 Water’s Edge Drive I Penhook, VA 24137 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS PLATINUM - $2,500 Recognition as a primary sponsor I Hole Sponsor I One Team Entry One Mulligan and One Red Tee per Player
GOLD - $1,500: Hole Sponsor I One Team Entry SILVER - $500: Hole Sponsor
FOR SPONSORSHIP CONTACT THE PRO SHOP AT 540-576-3343 OR KIM CASSADA AT 434-489-2590.
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THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER UPDATE A NOTE FROM SAMANTHA LESTER, THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER MANAGER We hope all of you are having a wonderful and fun summer. From the trail rides and horse camps, to the barn bingo's and lessons, this barn has not slowed down one bit this summer and my barn staff and I are loving every minute of it. This summer has been one of the busiest that I can remember and the barn hasn't seen this much horse activity in really long time. All of the Horse Camps have been successful and there have been great turnouts at every event. I want to thank each and every one of our members, their families and guests for supporting the equestrian center. I would also like to thank the country club and their staff for helping with the events at the barn. All of you do a great job. All of the horses are doing well and have enjoyed all of the visits and treats they have received. Both of the pigs are also doing well. As the riding season comes to an end, the barn will still be open daily for ring rides, lessons and trail rides. Stall and pasture board is also available. If you would like any additional information about rides, boarding or the barn in general, please call or email me. The barn is open for those who would like to come visit and bring treats as well. Apples and carrots are a favorite for the horses and the pigs love popcorn.
Did You Know?
An average sized horses heart is the size of a basketball. Horses can sleep standing up or laying down. It takes 9 months for a horse to grow a brand new hoof.
Contact information for Sam: 540-576-2714 or email SLester@watersedgecountryclub.com
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ADDITIONAL NOTE FROM SAMANTHA LESTER, THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER MANAGER Hummer is a 23 yr old Clydesdale cross who has been at the equestrian center for 5 years. He is one of the favorite horses at the barn. Over the last 6 months, he has started showing signs of lameness. We had him examined by two veterinarians and he was diagnosed with a stifle injury along with arthritis developing in both front knees.
HUMMER
It is with a sad heart that we have determined that it is best for Hummer to retire. He will be going to live with Sam at her house to live out the rest of his life. Below are some of Hummers favorite things: Loves apples and carrots Loves to be out on the trail. He was a schooling/lesson horse that taught kids English riding and jumping. He has lived in Connecticut and then moved to Florida before coming to live with me at SML He was used for lessons, ring rides and trail rides and horse camps at the barn. He is the most humble horse and just an old soul. Please come by the barn on Friday, September 3rd between 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm to join in our retirement celebration. We will provide light refreshments. Come take pictures with Hummer! Bring the kids and enjoy barn games and finger painting a horse. Friendly competition for adults: hay bale toss, cornhole and horse halter toss. Come watch the Horses bob for apples!
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UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS
LUNCH WITH GARY
LABOR DAY WEEKEND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH I POOL SIDE CHILL & GRILL 11:00 AM AND COOK OUT - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Magic show will be 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm Come up for a magical holiday weekend with magician Eddie Armbrister. The cookout will be Saturday from 5-8 pm. Be ready to be dazzled with his magic show and incredible illusions to follow in the ballroom from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND I 12:00 PM Join us for an informative discussion with Gary Lynch, our horticulturist. Gary will be here to discuss fall plantings, tips & tricks for getting your plants through the winter, and be available to answer any other questions you may have. Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 21st
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH I POOL SIDE CHILL & GRILL 11:00 AM
Magic class by the pool MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH -US OPEN TENNIS CELEBRATION
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH I 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM We have so many new members. Mark you calendar and come out and enjoy drinks, dinner and socializing with old and new neighbors!
WATER’S EDGE LAKE BLOOMERS GARDEN CLUB Here is a glimpse of the upcoming meetings for the Water’s Edge Lake Bloomers Garden Club. More information will be sent to the members about a month before each event to inform them of supplies, reservations and payment needed. (Be aware that dates/times may change due to conflicts.) Monthly notices will be sent via email, Facebook and through the Water’s Edge Club newsletters.
PICKELBALL SOCIAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH I 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM Come out for fun evening on the courts. If you've never played pickleball, but want to give it a try, join us and find out how to get started. We will have light hors d’oeuvres and a member charge bar.
September 15 at 10:00am The Water’s Edge Country Club, ‘Botanical Pumpkins Workshop’, Taught by Cathy Green and Margi Coughlin, Lunch to follow
October 27 at 10:00am ‘Wild Hare Farm Tour’, Ferrum, Lunch at Buddy’s BBQ, Rocky Mount, Coordinated by Cathy Green For more information please contact: Kathie Schwend at 540-293-1448 or Cathy Green at 540-484-3083
BIRTHDAY NIGHT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH
Are you celebrating your birthday in the month of September or October? Come celebrate with us! Join us for a complimentary meal.
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HARVEST MOON...SHINE JAMBOREE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30TH I 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Great food and live music. $30++ per person with a member charge bar. Join us for a fall celebration Franklin County’s style. Franklin county is also known for Moonshine! Come and sample the spirits of Henry Law. He is a third-generation moonshiner and master distiller from rural Franklin County, Virginia.
Call the Club at 540-576-1566 to RSVP
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PHOTO GALLERY Thank you for all the wonderful pictures you post in The Water's Edge Country Club Members private Facebook Group! Keep up the great photography work to be featured in future editions of the newsletter publication. Welcome to McConnell Golf! Cheers to a great year ahead!!
Photo from Kids Sport Camp
Photo by Kathleen Hetzler Riordan
Photo from Kids Sport Camp
Photo by Larry Coltrain
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MAKING MEMORIES AT THE CLUB
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WECC buzz Look who’s talking about The Water's Edge CC! Please enjoy a few of our favorite social media mentions and keep sharing your experiences by tagging us on Facebook and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.
Joan Pepper: Butterflies - simple, elegant gifts!
Kathleen Hetzler Riordan: Super evening of pickleball!
Photo by Judy Smith: Awesome sunset from Marina Bay view
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Kathleen Hetzler Riordan: My best shot on the golf course this morning..and yes you can take that literally!
The Water’s Edge Country Club is now on Instagram! Follow and tag us: @thewatersedgecc
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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS His top 30 effort earned him a check for $41,013 and a spot in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals, the three-event series that determines PGA Tour eligibility for the 2021-22 season. Smalley has made the cut in all five of his PGA Tour starts and earned enough FedExCup points to finish inside the top-200 and qualify for the Korn Ferry playoffs. Smalley joined Sedgefield in June of 2020 and estimates he has played 75 rounds or more on the classic Donald Ross design. “I feel pretty comfortable with the lines on each hole,” he said during the week. “The course is always in really good shape. It’s playing a little different than it usually does for us. There’s a little more runout in the fairways, which has changed a couple of the clubs that I hit off of the tee. The greens are a little quicker, but other than that, it’s the same golf course.” Photo Courtesy: John Gillooly/Wyndham Championship
KEVIN KISNER WINS WILD 6-MAN PLAYOFF AT THE WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP Kevin Kisner birdied the second extra hole to end a six-man playoff and capture a thrilling 2021 Wyndham Championship at Greensboro’s Sedgefield Country Club. Known as a dogged match-play competitor, Kisner stiffed his approach shot on 18 and calmly rolled in a 3-foot putt. For the victory — the fourth of his career and first since 2019 — the former University of Georgia Bulldog banked $1,152,000.
Smalley enjoyed plenty of local support during the week. Along with his father and his mother, Maria — both of whom have caddied for Smalley throughout his career — his sister, Katie, and numerous friends and playing partners from Sedgefield followed his group and rooted him on. “It was nice to hear their cheers out there,” Smalley said. “I don’t get to play in front of a whole lot of people very often. It’s pretty cool to have people scream at you after you make a putt. To have an opportunity to play a PGA Tour event on your home course is pretty special. I think it helped me out quite a bit. I know my way around. I’ve played out here numerous times, so I felt comfortable on the course. To have that finish was pretty cool.”
Adam Scott shot 65 in the final round to make the playoff. He had a chance for victory on the first playoff hole, but his 4-foot birdie putt never threatened the cup. Kisner and Scott were joined in the playoff by former champion Si Woo Kim, Braden Grace, Kevin Na and Roger Sloan. It marked just the third time in PGA Tour history that six golfers have gone to a playoff. Kisner began Sunday’s final round four shots behind leader Russell Henley, but he birdied Nos. 16 and 17, eventually shooting 66 to reach 15 under and the playoff. “My first playoff win,” said Kisner, who was previously 0-5 in playoffs prior to his Wyndham title. “To be standing here is pretty sweet.” Henley held the lead after the first three rounds. He recovered from a slow start on Sunday to reach 17-under after a birdie on the 10th hole, but the Georgia Bulldog bogeyed three of the next four holes and came to the 72nd hole needing par to stay at 15 under. He fell short of the playoff after narrowly missing a 5-foot par putt. It proved a brutal ending to what had been an otherwise amazing performance from Henley. McConnell Golf member Alex Smalley didn’t quite play his way into the six-man playoff, but the former Duke University star gained plenty more along the way. Playing on his home course, Sedgefield CC, the 24-yearold Smalley carded three rounds in the 60s, including a sizzling 64 on Friday. He responded to the heat of Sunday’s final-round pressure in equally torrid fashion, finishing his day with three straight birdies and a 4under 66. In just his fifth PGA Tour event, playing on a sponsor’s exemption in a fullfield event on the last weekend of the PGA Tour regular season, Smalley finished at 10-under par and tied for 29th.
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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS
MCCONNELL GOLF COUPLES CHAMPIONSHIP TREYBURN COUNTRY CLUB I SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
ENTRY FEE - $150 per couple. Includes lunch before golf, non-alcoholic beverages & snacks while on the course during play, heavy hors
d’oeuvres after golf and awards for flight winners. PRACTICE ROUND - Optional practice round tee times may be made through your home club professional staff. Appropriate fees will apply. TEAMS - 2-Person teams made of couples defined by the Rules and Regulations of McConnell Golf. Full Golf members only.
(MCG Corporate and National Members are eligible) FORMAT - Best Ball Gross and Net of the Twosome (Same ball may be used for both scores) HANDICAP - 80% of handicap STARTING TIME - The event will be a 12:00pm shotgun start FLIGHTS - Flights will be determined by the tees played. Payouts will be determined by the number of teams in each flight. Prizes will be
awarded for best gross and net in each flight.
TEES TO BE PLAYED
HOTEL INFORMATION
White Tees - 6302 yards (Men ages 59 and under)
Courtyard Marriott I 1815 Front Street I 919-309-1500
Green Tees - 5581 yards (Men ages 60 and over)
Durham Hilton I 3800 Hillsborough Road I 919-383-8033
Red Tees - 5126 yards (Ladies) REGISTRATION
Registration deadline is Tuesday, September 21st and is limited to the first 40 teams. You may register by calling your home club professional staff or online through the McConnell Golf Calendar on the website.
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Hummer's Retirement Party
Chill & Grill by the pool
Club & Course are OPEN
Aerify Greens
Aerify Greens
Course is closed
Course is closed
Cookout & Magic Show
Pickleball Social
Birthday Night
US Open
Lake Bloomers DIY Ladies Clinic
Men's Day
Nine & Dine
Lunch with Gary Ladies Clinic
Ladies Clinic
Men's Day
Ladies Clinic
Ladies Clinic
Currin Cup
Meet Your Neighbor
Men's Day
Birthday Night Men's Member-Member
Mermaid Tournament
Men's Day
Men's Day
Men's Member-Member
Men's Member-Member
Club closing early
Club closing early
Cool Branch Live Auction
Cool Branch Golf Tournament
Club closing early
Club closing early
Ladies Closing Day
Men's Closing Day
Club closing early
Club closing early
Ryder Cup Breast Cancer Awareness Week
Ladies Clinic
Lake Bloomers Outing
Ryder Cup Ladies Clinic
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Men's Day
Men's Day
Breast Cancer Awareness Week
Moon Shine Event No a la Carte dinner
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SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
PB&J CRUMBLE COOKIE
CHOCOLATE PRETZEL OATMEAL COOKIE
BY SEAN O'NEILL
BY PATRICK BUDNIEWSKI
This cookie recipe comes from one of the first kitchens I ever worked in. The chef there bought a new bread maker and we tried out a couple of bread recipes. He found a peanut butter and jelly bread that turned out amazing. We put it on the menu after I made a grilled PB&J on the PB&J bread for lunch one day. The kids loved it and from there we tried just about every PB&J recipe we could. This cookie is one that stood out and was well liked.
Two years ago, around Christmas time, I had a cookie very similar to this at a holiday party I attended with my sister’s family in Nashville. It was so good that I had to try to recreate it. I started with my grandmother's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, made a few changes and this was the result. My favorite
Ingredients: Cooking spray or butter, for coating the pan 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour ½ TSP Fine Salt
½ TSP Baking Powder 1 Large Egg
1 1/3 Cups Granulated Sugar 1 TSP Vanilla Extract 12 TBSP Unsalted Butter, at room temperature 1 1/3 Cups Natural Creamy Peanut Butter (no sugar added), at room temperature 1 1/2 Cups Concord Grape Jelly, at room temperature 2/3 Cup Coarsely Chopped Salted, Roasted Peanuts (Optional) Directions: Arrange a rack in the middle of a convection oven and heat to 325°F on low fan. Line the sides and bottom of a half hotel pan with aluminum foil, then coat the foil with cooking spray or butter; set aside. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside. Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on low speed until combined, then increase the speed to mediumhigh and beat until creamed. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides and paddle with a rubber spatula. Add the peanut butter and beat on medium-high speed until combined. Add the egg and vanilla and continue to beat until completely combined. Stop the mixer and scrape down again. Return the mixer to low speed and gradually add the flour mixture, stopping when the flour is almost incorporated (do not over mix). Remove the bowl from the mixer and fold in the remaining flour by hand with the rubber spatula. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mixture in the baking pan and press into an even layer. Bake until the top is light golden-brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Dollop the jelly over the crust and spread into an even layer as best as you can without disturbing the crust. (Don’t worry if the jelly doesn't spread much, it will melt in the oven.) Sprinkle evenly with the chopped peanuts, if using. Using your hands, crumble the remaining dough into pieces about the size of almonds and sprinkle evenly into the pan. Return the pan to the oven and bake until the top is golden-brown, about 20 minutes
cookie year-round is an Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie, and adding the pretzel and flaky sea salt element just adds another layer of goodness to it. Fresh out of the oven with a glass of milk and you could easily eat the whole plate! Ingredients: 1 Cup Salted Butter 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar 2 Eggs, Whole 1 TBSP Vanilla Extract 1 ¾ Cup and 2 TBSP All Purpose Flour 1TSP Baking Soda 1/2 TSP Cinnamon 1/2 TSP Kosher Salt 1 ½ Cup Old Fashioned Oats 2 ½ Cups Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips 1 Cup Mini Pretzels, crushed ¼ Cup Flaky Sea Salt (for sprinkling) Directions: Cream together butter and sugars until combined. Continue mixing, adding one egg at a time until combined. Add vanilla and continue mixing until creamy. In a separate bowl add flour, cinnamon, baking soda and kosher salt. Slowly add flour mixture to egg sugar mixture while mixing on low speed. Add 1/4 of the mixture at a time, scraping down sides making sure to fully incorporate flour mixture. After flour mixture is all combined, add oats and chocolate chips folding them in by hand. Roll dough into two tablespoon size balls. Gently push a few crushed pretzels into each ball and flatten with palm of hand to 1/2 inch thickness. Bake in oven at 350°F for nine to 11 minutes. While cookies are cooling sprinkle with flaky salt sea salt.
more. Remove the pan to a wire rack and let cool completely. To serve, grasp the foil in the middle of the pan and lift the bar cookie slab out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Cut into bars.
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The Water's Edge Country Club 1825 Water's Edge Drive Penhook, VA 24137
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all McConnell Golf properties will be taking part in a fundraiser benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Last year, we raised over $3,800 to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation. With Bank of America's TRIPLE matching, McConnell Golf was able to donate almost $12,000!
BE AWARE. GET INVOLVED. SHOW SUPPORT. Visit www.info-komen.org/goto/MCG to make a donation. DINE: $1 from every Meyer Filet and MCG Salmon BLT Sandwich order in the month of October will go towards the Susan G. Komen Foundation. PARTICIPATE: In addition, every McConnell Golf property will be holding their own event to support this cause...look for details in your weekly happenings emails! WALK OR RIDE: On Sunday, October 17, 9:00am - 1:00pm CST, the nation will come together to all walk the last 10 miles of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Nation journey together, at the same time, at Pink Bubble Pop-Ups in cities all across the Nation. Don't want to walk? Book a tee time at any of our McConnell Golf owned properties on Sunday, October 17 and we will donate a $1 from every cart fee to the cause.
For more information about Footprints on the Green, please visit www.mcconnellgolf.com/footprints-green or email Alicia Lockard, Creative Director for McConnell Golf, at alockard@mcconnellgolf.com.
