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Breakers 961-2884
Clubhouse 428-4141 Fax 428-4423 Fitness 440-3102 Golf 422-3360
McCall Andy 440-3101
Director of Catering & Special Events mccall@princessannecc.com
Geoff Benson 428-4141 ext: 322 Executive Chef gbenson@princessannecc.com
Matt Boyce 440-3119
Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Club Grounds mboyce@princessannecc.com
Kristen Bunting 440-3111
Director of Marketing & Communications kbunting@princessannecc.com
Mardy Colling 440-3106
Assistant Manager – Food & Beverage Operations and Breakers Manager mcolling@princessannecc.com
John Fraser 440-3117
Director of Tennis jfraser@princessannecc.com
Jennifer Garrott 440-3110
Assistant Manager –Clubhouse Operations and Membership Director jgarrott@princessannecc.com
Cathie Havrilesky 440-3115 Controller chavrilesky@princessannecc.com
Massage 536-5342 Pool 425-1117 Security 287-6982 Tennis 428-7803 Men’s Lg. 440-3112
Denise Johnson 440-3113
HR & Accounting Manager djohnson@princessannecc.com
Steve Layden 440-3105
Restaurant Manager slayden@princessannecc.com
Matt Liebler 440-3109
Head PGA Golf Professional mliebler@princessannecc.com
Taylor Nelson 428-4141 Youth Programs Manager tnelson@princessannecc.com
Andrea Pettay 440-3103 Director of Fitness & Wellness apettay@princessannecc.com
Emily Rehmert 428-4141 ext: 340 Banquet Manager erehmert@princessannecc.com
Paul Rosario 440-3114 Purchasing Director prosario@princessannecc.com
Bill Shonk 440-3100 General Manager wshonk@princessannecc.com
Brian Triolet 425-1117 Aquatics Director btriolet@princessannecc.com
Courtney Whittemore 428-4141 ext: 313 Member Services Manager cwhittemore@princessannecc.com
Message from the President
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Up-to-Date from the General Manager .......................................... 2 Welcome New Members 3 Membership Update ......................................................................... 5 PACC Team Highlights ................................................................... 6 Dining Calendar 8 Social and Dining .............................................................................. 9 Summer Youth Calendar .................................................................. 15
From the Greens (Matt Boyce) 18 The Golden Rules.............................................................................. 19
From the Links (Golf Pro Shop Team) ............................................... 21 From the Courts (John Fraser) 26 Lifestyles & Fitness (Andrea Pettay) ................................................. 29 March - April Calendar .................................................................... 33
Executive Committee
Jonathan L. Thornton President Christopher J. Fanney Vice President Leslie R. Watson Secretary Patrick L. Shuler Treasurer
William S. Braithwaite, III David C. Burton Anne Harvard Hooper Bekki Jucksch
Entertainment Monica Stein Finance
Chris Pridgen Douglas Russell Monica Stein Samuel E. Steingold
Pat Shuler Fitness ............................................. Trey Braithwaite Golf David Burton Green John Perry House .............................................. John Mazach Long Range Strategic Planning Gary Beck | John Gibson Membership Doug Russell Pool Chris Pridgen
Rules ............................................... Ran Randolph Jr. Tennis Bekki Jucksch Youth Involvement Anne Harvard Hooper
SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Wine Committee Gray Randolph Historical Preservation ................... Sandra Baylor Membership I.D. Susan Pender Tradition Andy Dickinson Building .......................................... Dippy Pender | Tim Stiffler | Jack Todd
With the Polar Vortex and dark days of winter behind us, spring has arrived and changes are in the air at the Princess Anne. We are underway with our renovations to The Chesapeake and are optimistic that the final touches will be in place for an early summer opening. As with any construction, there have been challenges for our operational team to perform around this project and we hope that the disruption to your enjoyment of our Club has been minimal. Our Building Committee continues to study the design concept and has obtained bids for our new and improved pool. We will be presenting details of this project, along with enhancements to our golf and tennis facilities, to our members this spring.
At the time of this writing, a special committee led by House Committee Chair John Mazach has been involved in the search for a food and beverage director to replace Mike Helms, who left our Princess Anne team in January. We are confident that our search committee will fully vet and hire a talented, experienced leader for this critical position.
It is truly an exciting time in the life of the Princess Anne and all members of the Princess Anne team continue to strive for delivery of a unique experience whenever you come for a visit. I hope to see you often in the (hopefully warm) months ahead!
All the best, Jonathan L. Thornton
As we enter the spring season your operations team looks forward to implementing a wide array of exciting new programs while enhancing longstanding traditions. This issue is packed with details and includes new or updated events like the Masters Invitational Bash, Mother and Son Dance and Youth Movie Night on the Range. I encourage you to take a moment now to populate your calendar and reserve your space for the fun!
The summer season will be here before we know it and the center spread in this 'Princess Anne Living' issue previews summer youth activities. Our Youth Involvement Committee and Youth Programs Manager, Taylor Nelson have worked strategically with our fitness, golf, swimming and tennis professionals to synergize and synchronize a wide range of camps and programs. There have been numerous requests from Members inquiring if their grandchildren can participate in our wonderful summer camps and the Committee has proactively addressed these requests with what we hope will be deemed a “win-win” registration process. Please look inside this issue for details and attend the March 14th Youth Expo to meet personally with Taylor and our professionals. As you have thoughts and questions about your Club please do not hesitate to contact me at 440-3100 or via e-mail at wshonk@princessannecc.com.
See you at the Princess Anne!
William S. Shonk, CCM, CCE General ManagerResident Comprehensive Members
Primary Sponsor: Kyle Korte
Buffy and Jason are both Virginia Beach natives and graduates of Virginia Tech. Buffy received a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies as well as an MBA and Jason received a Bachelor of Business Finance Degree. Buffy is President of TowneBank Virginia Beach and Jason works for Virginia Beach City Public Schools. They live in Sawn Pen Point and are parents to Aaron, a second year at UVA, and Georgia, a senior at Princess Anne High School. The Barefoot family is actively involved in the community – Buffy is Vice Chair of the Children’s Health System, a member of the Downtown Circle of the King’s Daughters, on the YMCA of South Hampton Roads Finance Committee and the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA Investment Committee. Jason volunteers with the Neptune Festival, of which Georgia was a 2018 Princess. The Barefoots enjoy traveling and spending time on the water. The family looks forward to being in the fitness center, playing golf at the PACC and eventually making their way back to the tennis courts.
Resident Comprehensive Members
Primary Sponsor: Kristina Chastain
Haley and Ryan are Virginia Beach natives. Haley received a B.S. Degree from James Madison University and then a Master’s Degree from East Carolina University. Ryan is a graduate of Virginia Tech and owns Double Barrell Medical as well as the Grand Slam car wash chain. Haley is a stay-at-home mom of their three children, Georgia (5), Scarlett (3) and McCoy (8M), and volunteers her time at Cape Henry Collegiate in their older children’s classrooms. Haley also teaches fitness classes at Inlet Fitness and has been a member of the CHKD Oceanfront Circle for the past four years. Haley and Ryan look forward to being actively involved at the PACC, playing tennis and getting their children involved with as many programs as possible.
Resident Comprehensive Members
Sponsor: Christopher Fanney
Michele grew up at the North End and spent almost every day of her childhood at the PACC playing tennis and swimming. She graduated from Davidson College, where she played tennis, and the University of Richmond School of Law. She is an attorney with Wilcox & Savage, P.C. in Norfolk. David is originally from Indiana and moved to Virginia Beach after graduating from Purdue University. He is a civil engineer specializing in Land Development at Kimley-Horn & Associates in Virginia Beach. David & Michele were married at the PACC in 2015. As members, they look forward to playing tennis and golf, using the fitness facility and enjoying the pool and social events.
Ray and Kellie are both Virginia Beach natives. Ray graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and then received a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from ODU. Kellie graduated from East Carolina University with a B.A. in Psychology. Together they own A Step in Time Chimney & Roofing, the largest company of its kind on the East Coast, where Ray is the CEO and Kellie is the CFO. They have four children: Kaitlynn (24), Connor (17), Caroline (13) and Lily (11). They just built a house on 55th Street and also have a bungalow at the Cavalier Residences. Ray and Kellie are very active in the community, as Ray has previously sponsored the Norfolk Admirals hockey team, Live Nation concerts at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater and various musical productions at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. Kellie was one of the 2018 participants in the Dancing with the Hampton Roads Celebrity Stars charity fundraiser for the Sandler Center and was the winner of the "People's Choice Award." They look forward to being socially active members at the PACC as they dine with their many friends.
Sponsor:
Hillary EinwickAnna and Rhys are both Richmond natives who moved to Virginia Beach in May 2018. Anna currently serves as Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations for Sentara Healthcare. Anna attended Virginia Tech as an undergraduate and then completed her MBA at VCU. Rhys is a corporate and securities partner with Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank, a law firm based out of Richmond. Rhys graduated from Washington & Lee, where he was a top tennis player, and then from William & Mary Law School. They have two children, Alice (6) and Rumsey (1) who they are certain will enjoy growing up at the PACC. Rhys is an avid tennis player and looks forward to getting out on the court with many of the members he has met through local leagues and playing in the Virginia Cup. Rhys and Anna are also excited about getting their young children involved in golf, tennis and swimming, as well as taking advantage of the club’s social and dining amenities.
This year’s membership goal is 35 new members and $275,000 in initiation fee revenue.
As of January 31, 2019, we’ve welcomed eleven new members and we're moving right along to our goal!
We’ve incorporated some fun into our goals this year. You’ll see our membership leaderboard below. Is your name included? If not, you’re missing out on fun, prizes and CASH. All you have to do is sponsor or endorse the application of a new member.
A member receives three points for each new member they sponsor and one point for each application in which they serve as a secondary endorser. The member with the most points as of September 30, 2019 wins a four-course wine dinner for eight people courtesy of the Princess Anne.
For each new member you sponsor, you’ll receive a FREE MONTH’S DUES. For each application you endorse, you receive a complimentary meal at the PACC (excludes alcohol).
In January, the Tennis Committee recommended a change in our rules (shown below in red) to allow non-members to participate in our Men's and Women's League Matches without applying towards the six allowed visits per year. This recommendation was recently voted into an official Club rule by your Board of Directors.
C. Men’s and Women’s League Matches. Non-member participation in the PACC Men’s and Women’s League matches will not apply toward the six allowed visits.
We are so excited to welcome Courtney Whittemore to the Princess Anne family as the newest member of our membership & marketing team.
A recent West Coast transplant, Courtney is a California native from beautiful Orange County. She graduated from Chapman University (go Panthers!) with a B.A. in Media & Communications and has a background in sales, customer service and marketing. Courtney looks forward to assisting the members here so that they may enjoy their time at PACC to the fullest!
Courtney lives in Virginia Beach with her husband Waller, and their fur babies Della (black lab, 3 yrs.), Darla (mastiff, 8 yrs.) and Riley (grouchy house cat, 17 yrs.).
As the PACC’s Member Services Manager, Courtney’s primary role is to assist members with whatever needs they may have. Courtney will also assist with membership reporting and correspondence, new member assimilation, prospective member identification and follow-up, and marketing and communications. Please reach out to Courtney for the following:
• Updates to your member information (address, email, phone, etc.).
• Changes to your member account (supplements, membership type, dependent additions, etc.).
• Obtaining information for a prospective member.
• Questions regarding your statement.
• To setup ACH payment information for your statement.
• Adding or removing a locker/locker key replacements. You can reach Courtney at cwhittemore@princessannecc.com / 757-428-3131 ext. 313. Please stop by and say hello next time you're at the Club!
• Password information for the PACC website and mobile app.
Enjoy the unique amenities and convenience of the Princess Anne Country Club, your home away from home!
For your special spring or summer event consultation, contact Ms. McCall Andy at 440-3101.
On Saturday, February 2nd, for the third year straight, a brave group of our PACC Team members and friends jumped into the freezing Atlantic to support the Special Olympics of Virginia! The ‘PACC Plungers’ not only helped by raising $6,638 of the festival’s record-breaking $1.235 million, but they boldly ran into the ocean in show of their support on a balmy 51o winter day.
The plunge is much more than just an icy dip in the water. Special Olympics of Virginia provides year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities and health services to more than 27,000 athletes of all abilities. They are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place - one athlete, one volunteer, one family member, one plunger at a time.
Congratulations to our PACC Team for their fundraising efforts and bravery in support of this wonderful cause!
Kristen Bunting (Captain)
Hope Hartley-Bono
John Bowers
Dave Bunting
Airin Coffey
Allen Dobbs
Sabine Elbe
Tamara Gardner Mike Helms Charles Kawadza Isabel MaizelAndrea Pettay
Liz Vlajic
Thomas EllisTUESDAY - SATURDAY
WEDNESDAY
LINKHORN
TUESDAY – THURSDAY
Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Dinner: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
FRIDAY/SATURDAY
Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Dinner: 6:00 - 10:00 pm SUNDAY Brunch: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
LOUNGES
LADIES
TUE - FRI | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm MENS
TUE - SUN | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
BREAKERS
WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY
Dinner: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
SATURDAY Breakfast: 8:00 - 11:00 am
Lunch/Dinner: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
SUNDAY Breakfast: 8:00 - 11:00 am
Brunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch/Dinner: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FRI 3/01 Happy Hour/Crush Bar/Bob Linsly
TUE 3/05 Trivia Night
FRI 3/08 Prime Rib & Bingo Night at Breakers
THU 3/14 Youth Expo
SAT 3/16 Wine Tasting
SAT 3/16 St. Paddy’s Day Bash at Breakers
THU 3/28 Marchesi Antinori Wine Dinner
FRI 3/29 Member Appreciation Mixer
TUE 4/02 Trivia Night
FRI 4/05 Happy Hour/Tap Takeover/Marty Moore
THU 4/11 Wine Tasting With Bo Montgomery
FRI 4/12 Tapas Night at Breakers
SAT 4/13 Easter Egg Decorating at Breakers
SUN 4/14 Masters Invitational Bash
SAT 4/20 Children’s Easter
SUN 4/21 Easter Brunch
THU 4/25 Daytime Speaker Series
FRI 5/03 Happy Hour/Tequila Night/Brandon Bower
FRI 5/03 Mother & Son Dance
SAT 5/04 Kentucky Derby Party at Breakers
Here’s a snapshot of the activities available for our youth this summer!
Use this as a guide, but please check the website, mobile app or call us at 757-428-4141 for the most up-to-date information, as dates, times and details are subject to change.
PACC Summer Camp Activities will include golf, tennis, swimming, sport court games, indoor/outdoor crafts and lunch is included! Sessions are limited to 18 children.
Summer Camp swim sessions will take place during swim team practice time, so team members can attend. Sign-ups for Summer Camp will open at our Youth Expo event on Thursday, March 14. Children will spend some time all together and then some time broken into groups of 3-4 and 5-6 year olds.
Mondays - Fridays | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | $160 per child
6.17 - 6.21 | Session I Disney Jr. 7.15 - 7.19 | Session IV Disney Movie
6.24 - 6.28 | Session II Holiday 7.29 - 8.02 | Session V Career Week 7.08 - 7.12 | Session III Superhero 8.05 - 8.09 | Session VI Pixar
Mini-Breakers An instructional swim program focused on individual development starting with beginners up to competitive swimmers. Maximum of 8 swimmers per session.
(Ages 3-5) | Mondays - Thursdays | 3:00 - 3:30 pm | $70 per child
5.06 - 5.16 | Session I 5.20 - 5.31 | Session II
Questions?
We can help! Call Taylor Nelson, Youth Programs Manager at 757-428-4141 for more information.
Tennis Camp This camp runs for three hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon, Monday - Friday. Players can come for the first, second or third hour, or any combination, and be charged by the hour. $15/hour advanced sign-up or $18/hour drop-in
Look for details soon on camp age groups and times!
6.10 - 6.14 | Session I 7.15 - 7.19 | Session VI
6.17 - 6.21 | Session II 7.22 - 7.26 | Session VII
6.24 - 6.28 | Session III 7.29 - 8.02 | Session VIII
7.01 - 7.05* | Session IV 8.05 - 8.09 | Session IX
7.08 - 7.12 | Session V 8.12 - 8.16 | Session X
*No camp on July 4th
For all summer camp programs, children of members are given one week priority for camp registration, thus making the grandchild registration date seven days after the posted date of registration beginning.
Spark Golf/Future 36ers Our junior golf program begins at age three through our SPARK golf classes. Participants utilize oversized golf clubs, tennis ball-style golf balls and the 'Birdie Basics' platform to become familiar with swinging a club and the basics of the game.
(Ages 3-6) / Tuesdays / 4:00 - 5:00 pm / $125 per semester
4.30 - 5.28 | Spring Semester 9.10 - 10.29| Fall Semester
6.25 - 7.23 | Summer I Semester
Junior Golf Academy & Elite Academy utilizes the Operation 36 platform developed by iGrow Golf, consists of three aspects: Education, Practice and Performance. Through weekly classes and playing matches, young golfers advance through six program levels, each with 12 “subjects” to master.
(Ages 7-13) / Tuesdays & Thursdays / $350 per semester
4.30 - 5.30 | Spring Semester (5:00 - 6:30 pm)
6.25 - 7.25 | Summer I Semester (8:00 - 9:30 am)
Matches (3:00 pm): 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27
7.30 - 8.29 | Summer II Semester (8:00 - 9:30 am)
Matches (3:00 pm): 8/3, 8/17, 8/24
9.17 - 10.17 | Fall Semester (5:00 - 6:30 pm)
Matches (3:00 pm): 9/21, 9/28, 10/12, 10/19
Junior Golf Camp This week-long program focuses on all facets of the game (putting, short game, full swing and etiquette). We touch on each golf skill starting with an educational aspect, followed by practice and finishing with a fun game. The final day we will play nine holes!
(Ages 6-14) | Tuesdays - Fridays | 2:00 - 4:00 pm | $150 per week
6.18 - 6.21 | June Session
7.09 - 7.12 | July Session
8.06 - 8.09 | August Session
Junior League A great opportunity for junior golfers to come together to learn and compete. There are four teams in our Virginia Beach League: PACC, Cavalier, Bayville and Broad Bay. The format of the matches is a two-man team Captain’s Choice with a max score of triple-bogey, which allows for a fun and low pressure way of playing.
(Ages 6-13) | $250 Practices: 5:00 - 6:00 pm Matches: Saturdays | 2:45 pm
3.28 | Practice 5.04 | Match (Away) 4.02 | Practice 5.08 | Practice 4.06 | Match (Away) 5.11 | Match (Home) 4.10 | Match (Home) Wed 4:30 pm 5.18 | Round 1 Playoffs 4.20 | Match (Home) 5.31 | Practice
4.27 | Match (Away) 6.01 | Championship
Golf Events
7.20 | Drive, Chip & Putt Competition
7.27 | Parent-Child Tournament 8.10 | Junior Club Championship 8.29| Junior Golf Banquet and Awards Ceremony
Tennis Events
TBD | Junior Singles Club Championship
TBD | Junior Bus Trip to Citi Open in Washington, DC
Mixed/Club Events
4.06 | Youth Night on the Range | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
5.27 | Memorial Day Party | 3:00 - 7:00 pm
7.04 | Fourth of July Carnival | 5:00 - 9:00 pm | Clubhouse
7.19 | Magic Show | 6:00 pm
7.23 | Petting Zoo | 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Swim and dive meets will be added to the calendar once they are decided by the league.
Mon 5.06 | Pool opens for adult swim
Sat 5.11 | Pool opens on weekends for Members and Guests
Mon 5.20 | First day of swim/dive team practice
Sat 5.25 | Pool opens daily for Members and Guests
TBD | Swim/Dive Team Suit Day (4:30 - 6:30 pm)
TBD | Dive-in Movie Night at the Pool
Swim Team Practices | May 20 – June 7
AGE DAY TIME
6 and under Monday - Friday 4:30 - 5:15 pm
7 and 8 Monday - Friday 5:00 - 5:45 pm
9 and 10 Monday - Friday 5:30 - 6:15 pm
11 and up Monday - Friday 6:15 - 7:15 pm
Dive Team Practices | May 20 – June 7
All Ages Monday - Thursday 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Swim Team Practices | Starting June 10
AGE TIME
Morning Practice: Monday - Friday
7 and 8 8:00 - 8:45 am
11 and up 8:45 - 9:45 am
9 and 10 9:45 - 10:30 am
6 and under 10:30 - 11:15 am
Afternoon Practice: Monday - Wednesday
9 and under 4:30 - 5:15 pm
10 and up 5:15 - 6:15 pm
Dive Team Practices | Starting June 10
Monday - Thursday
9:00 - 10:00 am or 10:00 - 11:00 am AND 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Please Note: team members may come to one or both AM/PM practices but they do not have to attend both.
“Welcome friends.” No one says it better than Mr. Jim Nantz. Golfers around the world are all anticipating those two little words that lead to the start of the golf season; the fresh cut grass, the dogwoods in full bloom, the sight of long leaf pines whistling in the wind and 100 of the best golfers in the world teeing it up in early April to determine a new champion. We’re talking about the Texas Valero Open right?
Of course not! We’re talking about the one and only Masters Tournament held at Augusta National. The Texas Valero Open is a respectable tournament, but can hardly compare to the history of "The Masters". The sights and sounds described above are only a portion of the feeling we get when we talk about this illustrious event and mecca of golf lore! Your expectations of Augusta National are drawn from your history watching the tournament on TV or seeing the vivid colors in person walking around eastern Georgia in early April.
What are your expectations of the course at PACC? Perfection? I’m assuming probably close to it! But what is perfect? Perfect green speed? Perfect color? Perfect cart paths? Perfect bunkers? I’m sure if I polled the PACC membership I would get a variety of answers from greens to bunkers, cart paths, rough, fairways, sand and more.
Unfortunately, our team will probably never achieve perfection for every round played at the Princess Anne, and that’s okay. As a team, we collectively work off a tool I brought from Pinehurst Resort after the 2005 US Open Championship, called the Guide to Golf Course Conditioning. This conditioning tool provides a metric for each facet of golf course maintenance based on a 100-point scale. Greens are worth the most points, then fairways, tees and eventually lower priority items such as tree trimming, ponds, etc.
This guide was established here at PACC in 2007, before the course was open, and allowed me to understand expectations for the newly renovated golf course. We have continued to massage this guide at the Committee level, but overall expectations continue to be high. Challenge accepted! On the flip side of the coin, each component of the guide has
a monetary value associated with it. So, this means raking bunkers every day isn’t free!
Without boring you with the details associated with this Guide, here is a brief insight to my vision and expectations in key areas based on the Guide to Golf Course Conditioning and consistent Member feedback.
Greens Best in the area, smooth, firm, faster than our competition and ramped up for specific events
Fairways
Longer height of cut to allow our membership to sweep the ball off the fairways, strong leaf blades that allow the ball to sit up
Tees Full of grass
Rough
Long enough to reward the golfer who hits it in the fairway, but short enough to advance the ball
Bunkers (Oh boy!) – Firmer in the fairways to advance the ball and softer around the green to spin the ball and get closer to the hole
An avenue for transporting golfers and maintenance equipment with a surface that will limit balls from shifting out of bounds
An enjoyable walk in a parkland setting, bringing back a feel from the early 1900s when the golf course was established
Do my expectations align with yours? Where are they different?
I am continually learning and always enjoy your feedback. If you have another opinion, send me a respectful email and let me know your expectations. I can be reached at mboyce@princessannecc.com
In closing, I am passionate about providing our Membership with the best conditioning in Hampton Roads and beyond. Are we great most days? Yes. Can we be better some days? Absolutely! However, we are also chasing different circumstances every day with environmental conditions, allocated resources and some things that are just out of our control. I enjoy the challenge and look forward to hearing from you soon.
When to Replace a Ball that Moves on the Putting Green
New Rule: Rule 13.1d revises the procedure for when a ball on the putting green is moved by wind, water or other natural forces, so that it must sometimes be replaced and sometimes be played from its new spot:
the wind, it is normally played as it lies because its movement is considered a continuation of the previous stroke, as no person or object affected where the ball lies.
New Rule: Rule 13.1c(2) allows repair of almost any damage on the green:
• “Damage on the putting green” is defined to include all types of damage such as ball-marks, shoe damage (including spike marks), indentations from a club or flagstick, animal damage, etc., except aeration holes, natural surface imperfections or natural wear of the hole.
• Because putting greens are specially prepared for playing the ball along the ground, the Rules allow the player to do things on the green that are not allowed anywhere else:
• The player may mark, lift and clean a ball on the green at any time, remove sand and loose soil on the green and repair old hole plugs and ball-marks on the green.
• If the ball had been lifted and replaced on its original spot before it moved, the ball must always be replaced on its original spot, regardless of what caused it to move. You might say that once a ball has been lifted and replaced, it owns that spot.
• The ball must be played from its new spot only if the ball had not been lifted and replaced before it moved and it was moved by natural forces (i.e. wind, gravity). A ball on the putting green that has been moved accidentally must always be replaced with no penalty.
• When a ball at rest is moved by natural forces such as
• Given this philosophy of allowing players to try to have a smooth surface for rolling the ball, there is no conceptual reason for prohibiting repair of other types of damage (whether made by players, animals, maintenance staff, etc.).
Touching the Line of Play on the Putting Green New Rule: The previous prohibition of touching the line of play on the putting green is eliminated:
• There is no longer a penalty for merely touching the line of play on the putting green (the term “line of play” applies everywhere on the course including the putting green and the term “line of putt” is no longer used).
• But the player is still subject to the prohibition on improving his or her line of play on the putting green (see Rule 8.1a, as limited by 8.1b).
• No advantage is gained if a player or his or her caddie merely touches the surface of the putting green on the line where the ball will be played.
New Rule: Under Rule 13.2a(2):
• There is no longer a penalty if a ball played from the putting green hits a flagstick left in the hole.
• Players are not required to putt with the flagstick in the hole; rather, they continue to have the choice to have it removed (which includes having someone attend the flagstick and remove it after the ball is played).
• Allowing a player to putt with the flagstick in the hole without fear of penalty should generally help speed up play.
Dear Rules Guru: If I leave the flagstick in, my ball rolls in the hole but is leaning against the flagstick, is it considered holed?
Rules Guru: A ball is considered holed if any part of the ball is below the surface of the putting green. There are times when the ball can be touching the flagstick but the flagstick is not centered and is leaning. This situation could prevent the ball from being below the surface of the green; in this case the ball is not holed even though it is leaning against the flagstick.
Replacing the ball if moved inadvertently or by nature, after being lifted, cleaned and replaced.
Repairing damage on the putting green.
New rule: Ball has to be replaced in the original spot.
Old rule: In certain circumstances the ball could not be moved back to the original spot.
New rule: Spikes marks, animal damage etc. can be fixed (cannot fix natural imperfections such as bumps or hollows).
Old rule: Could only repair a ball pitch mark or old hole plugs.
New rule: Allowed as long as it does not improve the conditions.
Touching the line of the putt on the green.
Old rule: Not permitted (loss of hole / 2 stroke penalty).
New rule: No penalty.
Ball on the Green Striking unattended Flagstick
Old Rule: Loss of hole / 2 stroke penalty.
“There is no longer a penalty for merely touching the line of play on the putting green.”
PASMGA Top Golf
April 3
The Green Jacket Par 3 April 12
The Green Jacket April 13
PASMGA Opening Day April 17
Windholz Matches Begin April 18
McClanan Memorial April 19
Derby Day Mixed Blitz NEW! May 4
Stroke Play Championship NEW! May 18 - 19
James G. Parker Member-Guest June 13 – 15
Men’s League begins (each Thursday) June 20
Men’s Triumvirate @ Cavalier August 7
Richard D. Cooke Men’s Club Championship August 9 – 11
Vincent G. Thomas Men’s Member-Member September 5 – 7
Capt. L.R. Vail Men’s Senior Club Championship and Super Senior Club Championship
October 18 – 20
President’s Cup October 25 – 26
Shootout December 7
Pop-Pop December 20
PALG Top Golf April 9
PALG Opening Play Day April 16
Joanne R. Neff Spring Handicap May 14 & 16
Martha Macklin Smith Member–Guest June 4 – 5
Ladies Member-Member
July 23 - 24
Ladies Triumvirate @ PACC August 7
Louis H. Windholz Club Championship
Eugene Lee Parker Women’s Senior Club Championship
August 9 – 11
October 18 - 20
Turkey Scramble November 19
PALG Christmas Luncheon December 10
Cross Country Winter Golf Classic
Golf Course Closed for Greens Aerification
March 2
March 11 - 12
Golf Shop Spring Merchandise Debut March 16
Let's Talk Golf March 28
Youth Movie Night on the Range April 6
Golf Course Closed for Greens Aerification April 22 - 23
Golf Demo Day April 26 - 28
Spring Glow Ball May 3
Parent–Child July 28
Junior Club Championship August 10
Husband & Wife Championship September 29
Fall Glow Ball October 18
After some fantastic golf through 17 holes, it came down to Chris Devine and John Gibson heading to the 18th tee. With both players putting for birdie, Gibson left his birdie putt eight inches right of the hole. Devine stepped up and rolled his putt in with authority to claim his second major of the year for the reigning Club Champion. The play on the day was fantastic and we look forward to another great event next December!
Champion | Chris Devine
Out on 18 | John Gibson
Out on 17 | Chris Graves
Out on 16 | Billy McClanan Out on 15 | Troy Heselius
Out on 14 | Skip Zobel
The Princess Anne Country Club Junior League Team is a great opportunity for junior golfers to come together, learn and compete. A team consists of players ages 13 & under and all skill levels. There are four teams in our Virginia Beach League: The Princess Anne Country Club, Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club, Bayville Golf Club and Broad Bay Country Club. The season will include eight matches and four practice sessions. The format of the matches a two-man team Captain’s Choice with a max score of triplebogey, which allows for a fun and low pressure way of playing. To join, call the Golf Pro Shop at 757-422-3360.
Ages 6-13 | $250
Practices | 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Matches: Saturdays | 2:45 pm
Practice Schedule: 5:00 - 6:00 pm April 2, 4 | May 8, 31
Regular Season Match Schedule: 2:45 pm (*4/10 at 4:30 pm)
4/6 Princess Anne @ Bayville
4/10* Bayville @ Princess Anne Wednesday @ 4:30 pm
4/20 Broad Bay @ Princess Anne
4/27 Princess Anne @ Broad Bay
5/4 Princess Anne @ Cavalier
5/11 Cavalier @ Princess Anne
Post Season Match Schedule: 2:45 pm
5/18 Round 1 Playoffs
6/1 Championship Match and Consolation Match @ Bayville
Champion: Chris DevineAges 7-13 / $350 per semester
Our Junior Golf Academy, which utilizes the Operation 36 platform developed by iGrow Golf, consists of three aspects: education, practice and performance. Through weekly classes and playing matches, the young golfers advance through six program levels, each with 12 “subjects” to master. A badge is earned for mastery of each subject. Once all 12 badges have been earned, the golfer can move up to the next level. The ultimate goal for each golfer, however, is to play nine holes from their designated tee, shooting a score of 36. The program is app based, so students (and parents) can track their progress, which makes it fun and competitive. On Saturdays, when matches are played, we conduct ESPN-style interviews with match winners and post them on our Facebook page. This is fun for our golfers and enhances their public speaking skills.
4.30 - 5.30 | Spring Semester (5:00 - 6:30 pm)
6.25 - 7.25 | Summer I Semester (8:00 - 9:30 am)
Matches (3:00 pm): 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27
7.30 - 8.29 | Summer II Semester (8:00 - 9:30 am)
Matches (3:00 pm): 8/3, 8/17, 8/24
9.17 - 10.17 | Fall Semester (5:00 - 6:30 pm)
Matches (3:00 pm): 9/21, 9/28, 10/12, 10/19
Ages 3 - 6 / Tuesdays / 4:00 - 5:00 pm / $125 per semester
Our junior golf program begins at age three, through our SPARK golf classes. Participants utilize oversized golf clubs, tennis ball style golf balls and the 'Birdy Basics' platform to become familiar with swinging a club and the basics of the game.
Future 36ers | Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 pm
SPRING SUMMER FALL April 30 - May 28 Jun 25 - Jul 23 Sep 10 - Oct 29
(Ages 6-14) | Tuesdays - Fridays | 2:00 - 4:00 pm | $150 per week
This week-long program focuses on all facets of the game (putting, short game, full swing and etiquette). We touch on each golf skill starting with an educational aspect, followed by practice and finishing with a fun game. The final day we will play nine holes!
6.18 - 6.21 | June Session
7.09 - 7.12 | July Session
8.06 - 8.09 | August Session
Beginner Ladies Social | April 11 | 5:30-6:30
Ladies Operation 36
Cost: $225/session or $45/class
NEW for 2019, we will be using the Operation 36 platform for our ladies golf classes. Operation 36 consists of three pillars: education (weekly class and/or private instruction), practice (coach-guided repetitions), playing (taking your skills to the course). All education features can be re-visited and watched on an easy-to-use mobile app! The app has short videos that will help you remember the basics taught during class.
Thursdays from 10:00 - 11:30 am
Session I | April 18 – May 23
Session II | July 18 – August 22
Session III | September 19 – October 24
Beginner Ladies Play Day
Cost: $30/class
NEW for 2019, we will offer a two-hour, on-course instruction from your golf professional. This unique opportunity will run during the off-weeks of the Ladies Operation 36 classes. Ladies will start each hole with a tee shot from the red tees, then proceed to their designated yardages (25, 50, 100 yards from the hole) with the goal of shooting 36 on nine holes to progress to a further distance from the hole.
Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 am
May 28, June 11, June 25, July 2, July 9, August 27, September 3, September 17
Spring is right around the corner and it’s almost time for the bubble to come down! The bubble is scheduled to be taken down on April 11, but it all depends on the weather. We will keep everyone informed of any changes along the way.
Ladies Spring Lunch League starts soon. The schedule has not been released yet, but it will begin mid-April. The “B” team (3.0-3.5 players) will play at 9:30 am on Wednesdays and the “A” team (4.0-4.5 players) will play at 9:30 am on Fridays All ladies are encouraged to stay for lunch after the matches.
The first of our Cup events will be held in April! Virginia Cup is set for Saturday, April 27 here at the PACC. The very next day is the Fun Cup at Virginia Beach Tennis & Country Club. For the rest of our Cup events and other tournaments, make sure to check out our 2019 calendar of events!
Forbes Media LLC | Dec 17, 2018
Carbon fiber sits in rolls. And sheets. All in a climate-controlled room so the fiber stays perfect for when it comes time to prototype a new tennis racket. Inside Wilson Labs, a 40,000-square-foot facility just down the road from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, the engineering, prototyping and creation can all happen in one location. But it doesn’t come without years of work to find a final solution in crafting a brand-new tennis racket franchise.
All that work culminated for Wilson on Feb. 15, 2019, with the launch of a new line, Clash. And this time, Wilson approached the effort with a different mindset, not always an easy task for a company founded in 1914 and with a successful track record in the industry.
What is now known as the Clash racket started internally among the roughly 14 people inside Wilson Labs working on racket sports, as the Undisputed Champion project, with a bold goal of making current racket designs obsolete.
To start, the team went to the field for qualitative research, challenging assumptions and confirming knowledge. “It helped us to immerse in the sports consumer, see what kinds of problem they have and what some of the needs are,” says Tim McKeown, Wilson senior global director of innovation and design. The over 200 hours of interviews uncovered plenty for the team to consider in terms of how Wilson presented performance to the consumer and what was most important, from the first time they saw a racket to the first time they picked it up to the first time they hit with it.
With a bold goal and consumer research behind them, the team moved into the next phase, converting a storage room inside the lab into the concept room. Design boards took over the walls. Materials cluttered the table. The 600-plus original ideas culled from research dropped down to 206 that seamed feasible. The team focused on improving dwell time — the milliseconds the ball is on the racket strings, among other attributes. That 206 turned into 50 ideas, anything from racket design to smaller technology systems. The 50 then became 12 concepts and six ideas ultimately went into concurrent prototyping.
Grigor Dimitrov, a top-flight ATP player, was one of the first to hit with the Clash. “The ball catapults so well off the racket,” he says. “It bites, absolutely uses a lot of spin. You can just put the ball into the corners.”
Wilson hopes Clash defines a new space in tennis rackets, a space that hasn’t previously existed. And it all comes from over two years of work inside 40,000 square feet at Wilson Labs.
We had a successful Holiday Tennis Camp & Laser Tag Party with over 100 kids participating over the three days. Everyone had a great time and the older kids enjoyed laser tag!
In January, we held a parents meeting for our tennis parents to learn all aspects of junior tennis from our junior development pathway and progression to our program descriptions. We also discussed how to navigate the USTA website, how to sign up for Orange Ball and Green Ball Junior Team Tennis and how to prepare for high school tennis and beyond. The highlight was the Isabelle Yates Sportsmanship Award ceremony where one of the kids from our program is selected by the pros and Tennis Committee based on his/her overall commitment to excellence both on and off court. This person must have a strong work ethic, great attitude, excel in school, come through our junior program and give back in terms of being a role model and a mentor to younger kids. We were excited to announce Ryan Charles as this year’s recipient of the Isabelle Yates trophy which will be on display year round in the pro shop. Ryan is the epitome of what this trophy stands for: 4.0 student at Landstown High School, number one player on their tennis team, has been a stalwart of PACC’s junior tennis program from the beginning and now is a starter on the varsity men’s tennis team at George Mason University. No matter how good Ryan became he was never too good to attend all of our clinics even when it meant having to hit with kids half his age and level. He’s been a volunteer instructor at our summer camps and has played on every one of our teams. Our team could not be more proud of the way in which Ryan continues to represent all we stand for here at PACC Tennis, congratulations Ryan!
We had a full boys’ draw for our U12 USTA Green Dot Shootout on Saturday, January 12 with 16 signed up. Out of those 16, 10 of them were from PACC, so it was quite a nice mix. Several of the players were nine-year olds just moving up from the Orange Dot ball level. The one-day event was non-elimination format allowing each child to play four matches, win or lose. At the end of the day we had two advanced Green Ball players from Suffolk that made it to the final which was won by Smith Anderson. Our boys who participated were as follows: Owen Deaver, Bennett Deaver, Max Bradshaw, River Conley, Connor Horan, Davis Doummar, Kiran Folck, Kris Katabian, Garrison Shipp and Thomas Newman. On the girls’ side we had five entries, two of them being from PACC: Grayson White and Claudia Tillar. They each played four matches, with Katie Smagliy from Virginia Beach prevailing without losing a match. All-in-all it was a nice showing from PACC and bodes well for our junior program moving forward.
What prompted you to begin working with Sabine? Her high energy and fitness knowledge.
How would you describe the workouts? Fast paced, challenging and fun!
Do you do other workouts/activities when not with your trainer?
Yes. I try to do a several spin classes, a pilates session and either a HIIT or sculpt class each week.
Has your diet changed? If so, how?
Yes. Working out on a regular schedule encourages me to make healthier food choices overall.
Are there any obstacles you had to overcome with regard to eating or exercising?
Yes, I had to make my workouts a priority in my schedule. Otherwise, it is too easy to tell yourself that you will do it “tomorrow.”
What physical results have you seen? I am definitely stronger and more toned.
Have you noticed changes in other areas of your life as a result of your training program?
I have a more positive and energetic attitude about my day when I have exercised.
What would you say is the most important factor in success?
Changed thinking. I think exercise is such an important part of life for everyone. Since I’ve made it a part of my lifestyle, so have my husband and kids.
What do you like best about working with Sabine?
Sabine is a fantastic motivator. She plans a complete workout for me every time and also helps me with my overall fitness goals.
What advice would you give someone considering workout with a trainer?
I highly recommend it. Find someone who will motivate you.
Resistance bands are effective, inexpensive, and easy to use, but they do pose hazards, as all fitness equipment does, when not treated and used properly.
The two main dangers involved with resistance band training are breaking of the band or letting go of an end while under tension. The result of both these actions can cause the end of the band to snap toward the user violently and potentially inflict serious damage.
Resistance bands can break down over time due to normal wear and tear from use. It is important to inspect resistance bands frequently to ensure they are in safe operating condition. Also, many of the injuries from resistance band exercises come from improper use.
• Never release a resistance band while under tension. A release under tension can cause the band to snap back toward the user and result in significant injury.
• Begin all exercises slowly to ensure band strength.
• Avoid jerking the band.
• Inspect bands and handles before every use. Check for cuts, nicks, scratches, cracks, punctures, discoloration, or anything that looks like the band may be weakened in that area. If any flaws are discovered, discard the band immediately and never attempt to repair a damaged band.
• Do not place the resistance band handles over feet. They can easily slip off and strike the user.
• Never stretch a resistance band over 2.5 times their length.
• Do not exercise with resistance bands on uneven surfaces
• Resistance bands are not toys and should never be used for any activity other then the specific exercises they were designed for.
Measuring and tracking actual effort, MyZone is a great tool for use in classes, with your trainer or during your personal sessions. Ask the fitness team for more details or to try a demo belt.
EFFORT REWARDED.
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The MZ-3’s built in memory means you can make every session count, even when your training
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Breakfast Sunday 9 am - 11 am Brunch Sunday 11 am - 2 pm
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