JUNE 2013
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A Message from Doug Egly, General Manager Dear Black Diamond Members:
Club Staff Doug Egly General Manager degly@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3440
Matt DiMase Director of Golf Course Maintenance mdimase@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-0404
Peggy Gleason Accounting pgleason@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-0254
ROB KING Director of Development rking@escalantegolf.com 352-453-5454
Mary Napolitano Fitness Center mnapolitano@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3385
BrAD T. REID Club Manager breid@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3440
Bryan Richard Director of Golf brichard@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3446
JENNIFER STAUFF POA Manager jennifer.ncpm@wildblue.net 352-465-6933
KENNETH TUFO Executive Chef ktufo@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3449
I am happy to announce that we received an overwhelming number of proxies supporting the new membership plan. We are excited to move the club forward with a plan that will attract new members and begin taking those off the attrition list who are no longer members of the club. I appreciate everyone’s support through this process and the dialogue we have shared. It was a positive experience for me and reinforced the passion all the members have for Black Diamond, as well as the collective desire to move the club forward. We are in the process of setting a new initiation fee that will bring new members to the club and the community. We are also developing a new member referral program that will aggressively incentivize our members to invite their friends and family to join the club. On another note, as summer has arrived so has transition of the golf course from overseeded grass to Bermuda. We have had a fairly dry spring that has impacted the transition. Over the past several years we have also been over our allocated water usage for irrigation. We are working with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to identify a solution to our irrigation needs without being in violation of our allocation. Unfortunately, due to the lack of water, the courses are transitioning poorly, especially the fairways on the Ranch Course. We may be adjusting the previously communicated maintenance schedules to help us get through the transition period. I hope everyone is having a terrific summer and look forward to seeing you all soon.
SUMMER FITNESS SCHEDULE Monday
Thursday
WATER AEROBICS 8:45 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
YOGA FOR GOLFERS 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.
Tuesday
Friday
YOGA FOR GOLFERS 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.
STRETCH, TONE, & BURN 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday
WATER AEROBICS 8:45 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. page 2
A Message from Matt DiMase Director of Golf Course Maintenance Dear Members:
We did a treatment on April 1st for the mole crickets and ask that if anyone sees any mole cricket activity to please notify us so we can go out and re-treat, if necessary. So far we have been very pleased with the results and have had to re-treat minimal areas. This program is something we will do every year going forward. Second topic I want to discuss is the transition from Rye Grass to Bermuda. We are in full transition from Rye Grass to Bermuda on the courses and are seeing areas transition better then others. How or why does this happen? One major factor that stunts our transition is a pest called Nematodes. What are they? Nematodes attack turf grasses and are tiny, transparent, un-segmented round worms varying in size from 1⁄300 to 1⁄3 inch long. They feed on turf roots most commonly. Nematodes feed through a needle-like stylet that they use to puncture host root cells and suck out their contents. The larvae and adults of some nematodes penetrate the root before feeding while others feed on host cells at or just below the root surface. A nematode such as the root-knot or cyst nematode may feed at one site its entire life; others, like the damaging sting and lance nematodes, migrate through the soil along roots, feeding as they move. Saliva injected into host tissues breaks down cell contents and, in some cases, causes root galls to form. Nematodes puncture root cells and suck out their contents. • Sting nematodes are recognized as the major nematode pest on golf courses in Florida. Because of the sandy native soils in much of the state these nematodes are damaging on greens, fairways and even roughs. Because putting greens are typically constructed with high sand content they may harbor sting nematodes even when native soils are not sandy enough to support them. • Lance nematodes are right behind sting nematodes as the worst nematode pests of turf. They are very common in home lawns and are the major nematode pest of St. Augustine grass in the Southeast. Lance nematodes are also an important pest on golf courses and are the most common nematodes causing damage on Bermuda grass in Florida. While it takes fewer sting nematodes to cause damage to turf, lance nematodes have a much larger distribution and are much more difficult to control with chemicals. We have already taken steps to rectify the Nematode pressure. First we conducted several test to detect what specific Nematode we were battling and the severity. Of course, the Sting and Lance Nematodes have the highest presence in our turf in select areas. We were able to put a plan in place after getting results back from the labs and for the past 4 weeks we have been treating for Nematodes. We are on a program that requires an ongoing treatment every month. With this program we have in place, coupled with our Fertility program and mole cricket program, we are positioning ourselves to have a healthy stand of Bermuda grass over the summer months and into next Over-Seed. page 3
Happenings
A Message from Bryan Richard, Director of Golf
May has come and gone and with that we wanted to thank all that had participated in our Memorial Day Weekend Golf Tournament. The players were treated to a great day of golf with friends and fun at Black Diamond Ranch. With the summer fast approaching we wanted to make sure that everyone is aware of the potential issues with regard to potential heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion occurs after prolonged exposure to high temperatures and you have become dehydrated. Signs of heat exhaustion include thirst, headache, dizziness, nausea, muscle cramps and feeling weak. If you begin to feel any of these symptoms, it is important to get out of the heat as quick as possible and rest. Also drink plenty of water and use a fan or cold towels to help cool down. The best prevention for heat exhaustion is to stay hydrated with plenty of water or sport drinks, use SPF 30 or higher sunscreen, and wear light weight clothing. In continuing with the summer months, we also would like to make sure that all members are very careful on where they are and where they Should Not drive their golf carts. Now more then ever we are seeing carts being positioned in areas that could cause harm to the golf course. As this will be the first summer season with carts on the Quarry holes we all need to make sure that these rules are followed. Please remember that even with handicap flags options, please make sure that for Quarry holes 14-16 we don’t cross the double black stakes. These areas still tend to hold water and may cause major damage if not followed. With the rains coming this summer season the common question that we receive is… How I post my score if I didn’t play all 18 holes. Well that is very simple and explained below per the USGA Handicap Guidelines.
Posting a Score When a Complete Round is not Played If 13 or more holes are played, the player must post an 18-hole score. If 7 to 12 holes are played, the player must post a nine-hole score. In either case, scores for unplayed holes must be recorded as par plus any handicap strokes that the player is entitled to receive on the unplayed holes. Example: A player with a Course Handicap of 30 stops playing after 16 holes because of darkness. Hole 17 is a par 3 and is the number 18 handicap-stroke hole. The player will record 3 (par) plus 1 handicap stroke for an X-4 on hole 17. Hole 18 is a par 4 and is the number 12 handicap-stroke hole. The player will record 4 (par) plus 2 handicap strokes for an X-6 on hole 18.
So until next time please….great golfing.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! BDLGA JUNE LADIES’ DAY GAMES (Some games may be switched to different days because of course selection)
JUNE 4, 2013
Full Ranch - Team Game Net Bridgeman (3 balls on Par 3s, 2 on par 4s, 1 on Par 5s)
A Note from... Jane Smart, President It has been a busy six months and we have six more to go. In these six months we have held many meetings, four major tournaments, weekly games, had publicity in the Happenings and in the Pinnacle, took lots of pictures, worked on a rules video, collected non-perishable food items for local charities and the list goes on. What’s ahead? To make the next six months even better, your input would be helpful. As a member of BDLGA, what went well for you during these six months? What could be improved between now and November? This is your organization. Let me know what you are thinking so we can continue to make adjustments and meet the needs of all our members. Please email me at: bdlgajane@tampabay.rr.com with any comments, concerns, suggestions you have. It will be appreciated as we move forward.
JUNE 11, 2013
Highlands-Ranch Front Team Game – Pink Ball
JUNE 18, 2013
Full Ranch - Team Game Team Point Quota
JUNE 25, 2013
Team Game: Crier’s Event – 2BB but 3 worst holes convert to Par
The BDLGA food drives May-August (Family Resource Center) September-December (Daystar) There is a hamper in the Ladies’ Lounge to receive (NON PERISHABLE) donations. page 5
Black Diamond Foundation
Daystar Expands with our Help
The Black Diamond Foundation has been supporting Daystar for many years. Over the years our contributions have helped them reach their goals of providing financial assistance to the people of Citrus County. Daystar meets the needs of the hungry and provides clothing to those in need. In the past the Black Diamond Foundation has provided a walk-in freezer for food storage, assisted in volunteer work and participated in many food drives. Daystar plays a significant role in charitable giving in the county. Last year alone they provided services to over 8,000 households and 24,500 people. The services consisted of providing more than 167,000 pounds of food, and over 23,000 in clothing and other goods. In addition Daystar assists the needy with their utility and other bills to the tune of more than $117,000. Each family must be interviewed by one of the Daystar volunteers to determine if their needs qualify for assistance. This is a time consuming process but is a necessary step to make sure the money is going where it is needed most. Last year we made one of our most significant contributions by giving over 50% of the money for a new building on their site in Crystal River. This building helped in many ways. It provided the space to increase the number of interviewers from 2 to 3. It allowed the staff to move the food storage off the second floor saving many trips up and down stairs. This has of course helped to save the time of the staff and volunteers as well as move more than 20,000 pounds of food from the rickety second floor. The second floor can now be used for much lighter storage for the thrift store increasing the turnover of their goods. With this building we anticipate the efficiency of the facility to increase significantly allowing Daystar to serve more people in need with more services. So come on over to Crystal River and see what good things your money is doing for the community. And while you’re there sign up to be one of the volunteers!
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June Calendar of Events
Lunch Schedule
1
LUnch 11 am - 3 pm
Tuesday - Saturday
No Dinner Service
11 am - 3 pm
2
BRUnch 9 am - 3 pm
9
3
Mahjong 12:00 pm
BD Foundation meeting 4:00 pm
Club Closed
10 Mahjong 12:00 pm
BRUnch 9 am - 3 pm
16
23
BRUnch 9 am - 3 pm
30
BRUnch 9 am - 3 pm
KNITTERS & CRAFTERS
Ladies’ Day
10AM - 12 NOON
A la Carte
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required
11
Club Closed
17
Duplicate bridge - 6:30PM KNITTERS & CRAFTERS
Ladies’ Day
10AM - 12 NOON
Brazilian Steakhouse Night 5:30-7:30 pm
5:30 – 7:30 pm SLIDE BOTTOM GIN Reservations Required
19
18
Ladies’ Day
6:30PM
KNITTERS & CRAFTERS
10AM - 12 NOON
A la Carte
Club Closed
Taco Bar 5:30-7:30 pm
12
A la Carte
Mahjong 12:00 pm
BRUnch 9 am - 3 pm
5
4
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required
Trivia Buffet
5:30-7:00 pm Game Starts 6:30 pm
13 LUnch 11 am - 3 pm
Special: Fish Fry Reservations Required
14
bridge - 9:00AM
No Dinner A la Carte Service 5:30 – 7:30 pm Club Closed 3pm Reservations Required
20Reading &
Discussion Group 4:00 pm
21
bridge - 9:00AM
Ladies’ Day
KNITTERS & CRAFTERS
27
10AM - 12 NOON
Available Clubhouse Menu 5:30-7:30 pm
bingo night 6:00PM
8 LUnch 11 am - 3 pm
No Dinner Service
15 LUnch 11 am - 3 pm
No Dinner Service
22 LUnch 11 am - 3 pm
A la Carte
Special: Prime Rib No Dinner Service Reservations Required
Mahjong 12:00 pm
Reservations Required
A la Carte
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Duplicate bridge - 6:30PM
26
5:30 – 7:30 pm
bridge - 9:00AM
5:30 – 7:30 pm
25
A la Carte
7
Italian Night 5:30-7:30 pm
24
Club Closed
6
Wine Dinner 6:00 pm
28
No Dinner Service
29
bridge - 9:00AM
LUnch 11 am - 3 pm
Turkey Buffet Night 5:30 – 7:30 pm
No Dinner Service
— Members — Please help us to ensure that your dining experience is satisfactory by making reservations in advance for all evening dinner service. Our staffing is based on your reservations. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. page 7
Happenings Recipe of the Month - Chef Kenny Summer Tomato Gazpacho This is a summertime favorite of mine. It is quite refreshing and is like a cross between a soup and a salad. I like serving grilled scallops or shrimp with this gazpacho and if you are feeling daring a scoop of granite (either tomato or cucumber) is lovely too. 5 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 red peppers, seeded and chopped 1 large red onion, diced 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped 2 T Worcestershire sauce Tabasco to taste Sherry vinegar to taste ¼ C. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 loaf of good sourdough bread (crust removed & chopped) Salt and pepper to taste In a large container add all the chopped vegetables and bread. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add the rest of the ingredients. Allow to marinade for approximately 2 hours. Then puree everything in a blender in batches. Once everything is pureed adjust the consistency by adding a bit of water, mix well and reseason to taste. Serve with some grilled shellfish and chopped avocado for a great light lunch.
Hours of Operation Driving Range Monday – Saturday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Golf Shop Monday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm ForeTees Internet: 24-Hour Access Tennis Courts Monday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm Pool Monday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Pool temperature maintained at 84° Fitness Center Open 24/7 with use of Access Code The Clubhouse @ Black Diamond Ranch Brunch: Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Lunch: Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Dinner: See Calendar Take-Out Window: Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Men’s Lounge Tuesday – Friday: 12:00 noon – close Saturday: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
Trivia Night Winners 5-2-13 1st Place: BDRP: $166.50
John Bourdeaux Steve & Fran Johnson Charlotte McKim Margo Grodsky Walt & Pam Ford Jim & Dona Wood Jill Ludowese
Reading & Discussion Group
2nd Place: BRAIN ON THE WANE : $116.52
“Sweet Tooth” by Ian McEwan will be discussed by the reading group on Thursday, June 20, 2013. This new novel by the author of “Atonement,” explores the world of espionage and intrigue in the Cold War days in London as Serena Frome throws herself into an undercover operation named Sweet Tooth. What unfolds is a mystery, a romance, and a witty story of betrayal and the invented self. For more information contact Faeth Houle.
Roger & Dawn Hertz Ron & Sandy Hanson Foster & Stephanie Lamm Art & Toni Mitchell Mike & Jan Carter 3rd Place: FORGOT AGAIN: $49.95
Carl & Susan Nanni Jim & Joan Plunkett Bob & Lucille Reiner Christy Soule