Princess Anne Living | March/April 2023

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MARCH | APRIL | 2023

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FREQUENTLY USED NUMBERS

Breakers 961-2884

Clubhouse 428-4141

Fax 428-4423

Fitness 440-3102

Golf 422-3360

Massage 440-3102

Pool 425-1117

Security 287-6982

Tennis 428-7803

Men’s Lg. 440-3112

OPERATIONS TEAM

Monica Au 757-440-3106 ext: 368 Breakers Manager mau@princessannecc.com

Geoff Benson 757-428-4141 ext: 322 Executive Chef gbenson@princessannecc.com

Caroline Bowden 757-428-4141 ext: 341 Member Services Manager cbowden@princessannecc.com

Kristen Bunting 757-440-3111

Director of Marketing & Communications kbunting@princessannecc.com

Mardy Colling 757-440-3104

Asst. Manager –Food & Beverage mcolling@princessannecc.com

John Fraser 757-440-3117

Director of Racquets jfraser@princessannecc.com

Jennifer Garrott 757-440-3110

Asst. Manager –Clubhouse Operations jgarrott@princessannecc.com

Ashlie Gran 757-428-4141 ext: 340 Banquet Manager agran@princessannecc.com

Cathie Havrilesky 757-440-3115 Controller chavrilesky@princessannecc.com

Karen Husselbee 757-428-4141 ext: 313 Membership Director khusselbee@princessannecc.com

Denise Johnson 757-440-3113 HR & Accounting Director djohnson@princessannecc.com

Steve Layden 757-440-3105 Restaurant Manager slayden@princessannecc.com

Matt Liebler 757-440-3109 Head PGA Golf Professional mliebler@princessannecc.com

Taylor Nelson 757-428-4141 ext: 304 Youth Programs Manager tnelson@princessannecc.com

Andrea Pettay 757-440-3103

Director of Fitness & Wellness apettay@princessannecc.com

Dawn Roberson 757-440-3101

Director of Catering & Special Events droberson@princessannecc.com

Paul Rosario 757-440-3114

Purchasing Director prosario@princessannecc.com

Bill Shonk 757-440-3100

General Manager wshonk@princessannecc.com

Jordan Spitler 757-440-3119

Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Club Grounds jspitler@princessannecc.com

Brian Triolet 757-425-1117

Aquatics Director btriolet@princessannecc.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Rex Burbage

Peter & Kathleen Goebel

Sergio, Christina, Alexandra & Vincento Vendetti

Jill & Terry Horan

Simon Perez & Amy Shook-Perez

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Rex Burbage

Resident Social | Sponsor: Don Whitaker

Mr. Burbage is a native of Virginia Beach where he raised his two girls on 49th Street. He is now the proud grandfather of five! Mr. Burbage is a graduate of East Carolina University and is the CEO of Nautilus Surgical, Inc., a medical equipment sales company based in Virginia Beach. When he’s not working, he enjoys biking to fine restaurants, participating in activities on the boardwalk and early morning sunrise walks on the beach. He has many friends at the PACC and looks forward to enjoying all the club has to offer.

Peter and Kathleen Goebel

Resident Full | Sponsor: Ramsay Smith

Peter and Kathleen Goebel are excited to join the Princess Anne! While they are both retired, Peter is involved with the Builders and Contractors Exchange Virginia and Kathleen is an active member of the American Staffing Association and volunteer with the Virginia Department of Health. Peter and Kathleen enjoy the outdoors, specifically biking, boating, swimming, and playing golf. When they’re not outside, you’ll find Peter cooking and making home brew and Kathleen reading and playing piano.

Terry & Jill Horan

Resident Social | Sponsor: William Walthall

Terry and his wife Jill recently relocated to Virginia Beach from Chicago when Terry was appointed CEO of Stihl, Inc. Terry received his master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and his undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University. He also volunteers as a Start-Up Advisor at the IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife Jill have three children. They both enjoy golf and Jill is an avid tennis player. When they are not traveling, they enjoy great restaurants and are looking forward to meeting new friends at PACC.

Ben and Amy Humphreys

Resident Athletic | Sponsor: Harry Davis

Ben and Amy Humphreys relocated to Virginia Beach from Richmond in June of 2022 after purchasing a home at the oceanfront and opening a satellite office for their phone system company, Unified Communications. The Humphreys have two children, Ray and William. They enjoy travel, volunteering, reading, cycling, and spending time with friends and family. Ben is on the Board of Directors for Beth Sholom Home in Richmond and serves as President of the Board of Directors for 3800 Oceanfront. Amy just finished serving on the Board of Directors for The Steward School.

Amy Shook-Perez & Simon Perez

Resident Full Legacy | Sponsor: Cynthia Shook

Amy and her husband Simon love travel, good food & wine, and the company of good friends. Both native Virginians, they recently returned after many years. Amy grew up in Virginia Beach and spent many summers at the pool, on the swim and diving teams, and playing tennis. Now they are hoping to learn to play golf! Amy is a PACC legacy, the daughter of the late Henry and Shu Shook. She went to Norfolk Academy and graduated from Dickinson College and the University of Tennessee. She spent many years working in museums and business administration. Now retired, she volunteers and primarily focuses her efforts towards history and historic preservation. Simon is from Harrisonburg and graduated from Washington & Lee. He was a television journalist for many years and recently retired from teaching journalism at Syracuse University. They are both excited to join the Princess Anne and look forward to exploring all the opportunities the Club offers.

Sergio, Christina, Alexandra & Vincento Vendetti

Resident Social | Sponsor: Shaun Rai

Sergio Vendetti and his family include his wife, Christina, and his two children, Alexandra and Vincento. He and his wife settled down in Virginia Beach in 2004 to raise their family. Sergio has established his practice, Virginia Surgical Arts, as a maxillofacial and cosmetic surgeon having both dental and medical degrees. The children have enjoyed playing both club and high school sports along with pursuing music, boating and cycling as some of their favored hobbies. Christina is active with her church community and cooking has always been a passion for her and the entire family. The Vendetti’s are thankful to be granted membership to such a wonderful establishment as the PACC.

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

PACC 20/20 & Beyond and Other Improvement Updates

Your PACC Team continues to work diligently to enhance your Club through replacement projects as well as adding new amenities. Below is a snapshot of recent progress. As a reminder, you can view details of the PACC 20/20 & Beyond Master Plan here

New carpet in the Ballroom • New counter tops and wallpaper in Ladies Lounge with more to come

• Refreshed lobby in the Lifestyles Fitness Center

• New Breakers' furniture • Golf simulator room

• Golf instruction bay on the driving range

• Improvements to our tee complexes

Bill Pay | New Electronic Lockbox Service

On February 15, 2023, the Club went live with TowneBank’s Electronic Lockbox service. Electronic Lockbox converts payments originated by you (through your online bill pay service) from a paper check to an electronic credit and sends it directly to your Club account. This means we eliminate the time required for a check payment to travel from you to the Club through the postal system—providing you with faster and more reliable payments.

PACC Private Facebook Group

We invite you to join our new, private Facebook Group! This private (PACC Members only) platform will allow:

• Direct Member-to-Member interaction using a user-friendly, efficient platform

• Members to market their private/charity events with fellow Members

• Members to announce their Club event participation plans and event photos

• Members to share personal/family highlights

• PACC Team to announce changes in Club operations (during inclement weather or emergencies)

• PACC Team to share special menus (ex: Family Meal Deal) and special event details

Pending group members will be asked qualifying questions, to ensure we are only allowing current PACC Members and Team to join the Group. Please allow up to 24 hours for verification.

To join the Group, click the 'Join Our Private Group On Facebook' icon below.

Upcoming Member Events

SPRING SPLASH

Sunday, March 26 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm | PACC Pool

Join us as we jump in for our second annual Spring Splash. Enjoy a buffet to warm your body before or after your dip!

Chili • Chicken noodle soup • Oyster crackers • Chicken tenders • Pizza • Hot chocolate • Member-signed hot toddy bar

We will be taking monetary donations and/or pet goods, for Hope For Life Rescue. Please consider bringing a donation for such a good cause. A DJ will be spinning tunes and we are hoping for another spectacular splash, off the diving board, from our Pool Chairman Dave Poteran!

Recap | Random Acts of Kindness Day

This February 17th, the goodwill was flowing among our Team and Members…and kept right on going to their friends & neighbors! Our Team's idea was to randomly give a two-gift card set to a Member and ask them to 'pay it forward' by giving one of the gift cards to another Member. Each set contained one $20 card (for the Member) and a $10 card (for whomever they chose to give it to). The gift card sets were randomly distributed to Members in each department.

Not only did Members give their $10 card away to other Members, some gave both cards away to Members and even Team!

What a fantastic day of smiles and joy. We love to celebrate “Random Acts of Kindness Day”...everyday!

PACC TEAM HIGHLIGHTS

PACC Takes the Plunge!

On Saturday, February 4, for the seventh 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’ were the #3 fundraising team out of 287! They not only helped raise over $38,600 of the festival’s record-breaking $1.5 million, but they boldly ran into the ocean in show of their support on a balmy 31o winter day. Click here to view the PACC Plunger's web page.

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 19,000 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.

This event provides wonderful exposure of our Club's philanthropic efforts and close team bond. Congratulations to Captain Kristen Bunting and our entire PACC Team for their fundraising efforts and bravery in support of this wonderful cause!

Click here to check out the Special Olympics article on Kristen Bunting!

dining

CLUBHOUSE & CLUB EVENTS

Weekly Specials

TUESDAY - SATURDAY | Chef's Nightly Featured Specials (view menu)

TUESDAY | Prime Rib Night (prime rib dinner for $32 and wine specials)

WEDNESDAY | Wine Wednesday (1/2 price wine bottles under $70. Dine-in only. Not valid on house wine.)

THURSDAY | $40 Family Meals (Family-style dinner for four with drink specials. Food specials to change weekly).

Family Meal Deal | $35++ feeds a family of four | Curbside pick-up 5:00 - 7:00pm | To order, call/text 757-428-4141

SUNDAY | Brunch from 9:30 am -2:00 pm. Adults: $24.99 / Kids < 12: $12.99

Upcoming Events & Offerings

ITALIAN WINE CLASS

Saturday, March 11 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Clubhouse | $25 Complimentary for Wine Society! Join us as Megan from Robin Cellars educates us on multiple wines and their history.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Saturday, March 11 | 7:00 – 10:00 pm | Linkhorn Lounge

It's back, for one night only! We’re looking for singers, musicians, bands and comedians that are ready to entertain! Please spread the word to your friends and family. We would love to see fresh, new faces (both young and seasoned)! Grey Martin is coordinating all bookings, so contact him today by phone at 757-239-4000 or via e-mail at grismartin@aol.com

EASTER BRUNCH

Sunday, April 9 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Clubhouse | Adults: $39.95 / Ages 4-11: $18.95 / 3 & under: complimentary

Enjoy a delicious meal, including an omelet station and all of your breakfast and brunch favorites!

ITALIAN WINE DINNER

Saturday, April 29 | 6:00 pm Reception • 6:30 pm Dinner | Clubhouse | $125

Take a tour of Italy with delectable Italian wine selections, paired perfectly with Chef's exquisite menu.

HOURS OF OPERATION

CHESAPEAKE ROOM & LINKHORN LOUNGE LADIES' LOUNGE

TUESDAY – THURSDAY Lunch: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dinner: 5:00 - 9:00 pm

FRIDAY/SATURDAY Lunch: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dinner: 5:00 - 10:00 pm

SUNDAY Brunch: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

TUESDAY – FRIDAY MEN'S LOUNGE 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

TUESDAY – SUNDAY 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

BREAKERS & BREAKERS BOULEVARD

Weekly Specials

THURSDAY - SUNDAY | Chef's Nightly Featured Specials

WEDNESDAYS IN MARCH | Ultimate Gourmet Hot Dog Night | 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Gourmet hot dogs with a side starting at $9 • $2.95 Domestic beers

WEDNESDAYS IN APRIL | Pints & Patties | 4:00 – 9:00 pm

$10 burger specials • $5 Draft beer specials

Upcoming Events

PIZZA AND BINGO NIGHT AT BREAKERS

Friday, March 10 | 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Enjoy a variety of our famous brick oven pizzas from a special menu. Bingo starts at 7:00 pm for $1 per sheet.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPECIALS

Friday, March 17 | 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Enjoy an Irish-inspired menu • $7 Slane Irish Coffee specials • Green beer

YAPPY HOUR AND PET FOOD DRIVE

Friday, April 21 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Breakers Boulevard

It’s time to paw-ty again! Bring your furry friend and have a tail waggin’ good time including Live Music by Jan & Zane Acoustic Duo • Seasonal Wine Tasting with Megan Jones from Robin Cellars

Food specials • $7 Margaritas • $5 draft beers

We will also provide free puppuccinos and dog treats for your fur-baby.

Join us in donating pet food and toys that will be delivered to local animal shelters in need. *Breakers and Kids menu will be available*

SAVE THE DATE! TALK DERBY TO ME

Saturday May 6 | Breakers Boulevard | 5:00 – 7:30 pm | $20 per person

Break out the Mint Juleps and big hats! Featuring live music and Derby fare with race viewing. Derby hat contest • $7 Woodford Reserve Mint Julep • Finlandia Oaks Lily crush specials

HOURS OF OPERATION

MONDAY – TUESDAY Closed

WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY Dinner | 4:00 - 9:00 pm

SATURDAY Breakfast | 8:00 - 11:00 am

Lunch/Dinner | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

SUNDAY Breakfast | 8:00 - 11:00 am

Brunch | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Lunch/Dinner | 1:00 - 8:00 pm

*Breakers will be closed Sunday, April 9 for Easter Sunday

Quarterly Wine Specials

Each quarter, our PACC Wine Committee gathers to sample a multitude of wines to select the best quality bottles for our Membership to enjoy at discounted rates. You can always find these quarterly wine specials, as well as our Wine-To-Go menu, on the PACC website Amenities > Wine page.

Please place your orders with Paul Rosario via email or by calling him at 757-440-3114. Kindly indicate your member number when leaving a wine order.

Paul Rosario

YOUTH youth

Upcoming Events

HIP HOP DANCE CLASS

Monday, March 13 – Monday, April 17 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Clubhouse | $180/person

PACC Middles (2nd – 5th grade), come learn beginner break dancing/power moves while you work on strength and flexibility. Dancers will learn a fun, new hip hop routine using their break dancing moves with step-by-step choreography.

EASTER EGG DECORATING

Wednesday, April 5 and Thursday, April 6 | 5:00 – 6:30 pm | Breakers

Get ready for the Easter Bunny with this fun, interactive event at Breakers! All supplies are included for this complementary event.

CHILDREN'S EASTER

Saturday, April 8 | 9:00 – 11:30 am | $15/person

Enjoy an Easter egg hunt, face painting, balloon art, crafts and breakfast with the Easter Bunny himself! Don't forget your Easter basket!

SPRING BREAK CAMP

Monday, April 10 – Friday, April 14 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | $45/child per day

Two Groups | PreK3-4 and Kindergarten-2nd Grade

Enjoy fun spring & Easter themed crafts • Golf, tennis & fitness activities

Lunch is included | Must be potty trained

PreK3-4 K-2nd Grade

Upcoming Events

FAMILY DERBY DAY

Friday, May 5 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Driving Range | $20/Family

Inflatable Horse Races • Popcorn • Pretzels • Member-signed Bar

RACES

5:50 pm: Kindergarten • 6:00 pm: 1st grade

6:10 pm: 2nd Grade • 6:20 pm 3rd grade+

SUMMER CAMP

PreK3- Prek4 and K-1st | $260 per person

Starts in June! Please see our Youth Summer Calendar on the next page for details!

ADVENTURE CAMP

Tuesday, June 27 – Thursday, June 29 | 9:30 am – 1:00 pm | Rising 3rd – 5th grade

Look for details coming soon!

THE REEF HOURS OF OPERATION

Closed until March 12 for the golf simulator.

Fourth graders to high school seniors. Reminder: please clean up behind yourself before leaving.

SUNDAY – THURSDAY 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

FRIDAY – SATURDAY 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

KIDS' CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION

Reservations encouraged. Sign up on the website or mobile app.

MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

FRIDAY 5:30 - 9:30 pm

SATURDAY 8:30 am - 2:30 pm 5:30 - 9:30 pm

Here’s a snapshot of the activities available for our youth this summer!

Use this as a guide, but as camps get closer, 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.

CAMPS/PROGRAMS

PACC Summer Camp Activities will include golf, tennis, fitness, swimming, games and indoor/outdoor crafts.

Lunch is included!

Sessions are limited to 15 children per age group (PreK3-4 and K-1st grade). Summer camp swim sessions will take place during swim team practice time so team members can attend. Sign-ups will open online on Wednesday, March 1 at 9:00 am. Children will spend some time all together and then some time broken into groups of PreK3-4 and K-1st grade.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Monday - Friday | $260 per child

6.12 - 6.16 | Animal Planet 7.17 - 7.21 | Under the Sea

6.19 - 6.23 | Space Week 7.31 - 8.04 | Superhero

7.10 - 7.14 | Christmas in July 8.07 - 8.11 | Career

Click here to register for Summer Camp through the Youth Calendar (opens March 1)!

SUMMER 2023

Adventure Camp This camp provides children with an opportunity to experience Virginia Beach through fun adventures while surfing, rollerskating and a fun day at Ocean Breeze. Look for more details and registration information soon!

Rising 3rd – 5th grade. Camp is limited to 15 children.

6.27 - 6.29

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, times and registration!

YOUTH CALENDAR

For all summer camp programs, children of members are given two weeks priority for camp registration, thus making the grandchild registration date March 15.

Birdie Basics is our class for ages 3-6 and is without question the most powerful curriculum for engaging this age group with golf. We use the storyline of “Momma Birdie” to create fun games and adventures for each class.

(Ages 3-6) / Tuesday / 4:00 - 4:45 pm / $35 per class + $25 material fee

3.28 - 5.16 | Spring Semester

9.19 - 10.24| Fall Semester

Junior Golf Academy is designed to teach the fundamentals of golf and guide young golfers through their golf journey. This academy is for golfers ages 6-13 and is an awesome way for beginners to learn the game and more advanced golfers to continue developing their skills. The academy is a series of 1.5 hour group clinics combined with tournament-style events. The events give each golfer the opportunity to use their skills on the course and will serve as an indication for the golfer to advance throughout the levels of the academy.

(Ages 6-13) / Tuesday and/or Thursday / 5:00 - 6:30 pm / $50 per class

3.28 - 5.18 | Spring Semester

9.19 - 11.26 | Fall Semester

Junior Golf Camp is a great way to get your junior aged 6-13 out for some golf fun! We cover all aspects of the game over the four-day camp and conclude with juniors playing the course on the final day. This keeps juniors playing golf, as well as introducing beginners to this game. Lunch is included each day.

(Ages 6-13) | Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | $400

6.26 - 6.30 | Session 1

8.14 - 8.18 | Session 2

Virginia Beach Junior League is a great opportunity for junior golfers ages 13 and under to come together to learn and compete. There will be four teams in our Virginia Beach League this season: Princess Anne Country Club, Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club, Bayville Golf Club and Broad Bay Country Club. The season will include a series of two-man team Captain's Choice matches, which allows for a fun and low pressure way of playing.

The Virginia Beach Junior League is designed to cultivate a love for the game of golf as we welcome junior golfers of all skill levels.

(Ages 6-13) | $350

Matches: Saturday | 3:00 pm

Match Schedule

March 25 | April 1 | April 8 | April 15 | April 22 | April 29 May 6 | May 13

Practice Dates

TBD

SPLASH

Pool Events

Swim and dive meets will be added to the calendar once they are decided by the league.

5.01-5.21 | Pool opens for adult swim | 5:30 - 11 am*

Mon 5.22 | Pool opens on for adult swim | 5:30 - 9:30 am*

Sat 5.07 | Pool opens on weekends for Members and Guests

11 am - 5 pm

Sat 5.27 | Pool opens daily for Members and Guests Fri/Sat/Sun | 10 am - 9 pm

Mon -Thu | 10 am - 8 pm

Mon 5.23 | First day of morning swim team practice

* This time is reserved for adult members (ages 18 and up). There is no lifeguard on duty during this time

Please do not come to the pool before 10 am, the main pool will be closed. Swim team practice is from 8–11am, and diving practice is from 9–11am. This time is reserve for our swimming and diving team.

“Adult Swim” (ages 18 and up) will be held 10 minutes before each

2023 SUMMER SEASON

Dive Team Practices | Starting June 19

Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 10:00 am or 10:00 - 11:30 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.

The Golden Rules of Golf Will Set You Free.

Hole #17: A Scenic Par Three with Sand, Water and Out of Bounds.

Question 1: I usually play hole #17 from the forward tees. What are my options if I unfortunately pull my shot and it splashes into the water?

Guru's Answer: If the PACC Local Rule is not in effect for the competition, the area is a “Yellow Penalty Area” and you have 3 options (Rule 17.1b,c and d):

1. Play the ball from where it came to rest; if this is not possible, use #2 or #3 below.

2. Play again from the teeing area for a 1 stroke penalty. You will be hitting your 3rd shot. The first was the shot that went into the water; the second is your penalty stroke. Your next stroke from the teeing area is your third.

3. Estimate the spot where the ball LAST crossed the yellow line before entering the penalty area; standing outside of the penalty area, behind this spot, visualize a line running through the spot in line with the flagstick. You may then drop a ball anywhere on this line. When dropping, the ball must first land on this imaginary line and may roll up to 1 driver length in any direction, including closer to the hole than where it landed on the line. However, it may not be closer to the hole than the spot where it crossed into the penalty area. This procedure is called “Back-on the line Relief”. This option is not always possible or practical. In these cases hitting again from the tee may be the only option.

Local Rule:

If the PACC Local Rule is in effect the situation is quite different. First, what is this rule for #17? It states that when playing from the white, yellow or red tees the area marked by the yellow line is to be treated as a “red penalty area.” Pretend the line is red, not yellow.

When the Local Rule is in effect the player has four options for a ball that comes to rest in the penalty area. The first three options are the same as above when the ball is in a yellow penalty area. However, now that the ball is deemed to be in a red penalty area, the player has a fourth option (Rule 17.1d3).

Option 4: the player may drop a ball 2 driver lengths from the point where the ball LAST crossed into the red penalty area. The ball may not be closer to the hole than that point.

Question 2: What happens if the ball actually makes it to the left of the green and then bounces into the water? I recently saw a golfer hit a tee shot that bounced left of the green and rolled into the water. She then took her relief from where it entered the water and was able to drop it near the green. Is that correct?

Guru's Answer: Let’s assume the golfer was playing from the white, yellow or red tees and that the Local Rule was in effect. If the tee shot landed on the ground beyond the line marking the penalty area, the player proceeded correctly. The Local Rule states that if the play is from the white, yellow or red tees, the yellow line is treated as a red line; the area is a red penalty area and the player may use option 4, dropping two driver lengths from where the ball crossed into the penalty area. So, yes, the golfer proceeded correctly.

If the Local Rule was not in effect, or the golfer played from the black or green tees, the area was treated as a yellow penalty area and they had to take relief on the tee side of the line (refer to the first three options in question 1).

Question 3: What happens if you putt or “skull” your ball from the right side of the green into the water?

Guru's Answer:

Again, it depends on which tees the player is playing from and on whether the Local Rules is in effect. Assuming the Local Rule and play from the white, yellow or red tees, The ball is in a red penalty area and 4 options are available:

1. The player can replay the shot for a one-stroke penalty.

2. The player can play the ball from where it came to rest in the penalty area.

3. The player can use the “back-on-the-line option and the drop would be on the tee side of the green (probably this would not be practical). This is also a one-stroke penalty.

4. The player can drop two driver lengths from where the ball crossed into the penalty area. Again this is a one-stroke penalty.

Question 4: It seems that it is important to know the Local Rules when playing any golf course. Are the Local Rules in effect at all times? Where can I get a copy?

Guru's Answer: The Local Rules are still in effect and are in use for all daily play. It is generally in effect for most of our tournaments, but players should verify this. You can get a copy of the Local Rules at the pro shop.

BONUS QUESTIONS

Using the back, toe or heel of a club to hit the ball:

Question: Recently my ball landed near a tree trunk and I could not swing forward to advance my ball. I turned my club around and hit the ball with the other side of my iron. My friends gasped and said that was a penalty. Was I right or wrong?

Guru's Answer: You were right. Rule 10.1a states in part: “The player must fairly strike at the ball with any part of the head of the club.”

Relief from fences:

Question: I played number 18 and hit my second shot beside the fence that runs next to the practice area. I was told that I did not get relief and that it would cost me a penalty stroke to take relief. Right or wrong?

Guru's Answer: Wrong. The boundary stakes are on the practice range side of the netting, so the netting is in bounds and is an immovable obstruction from which the player gets free relief.

2023 Rules of Golf: 5 Key Changes

There are some new Rules of Golf that are in effect for 2023. Here are five new rules that are may be of interest to you this year.

The Golden Rules wants to thank Julie Holland for providing some questions in this edition.

Julie recently received her free sleeve of golf balls at the golf shop!

GOLF COURSE & GROUNDS UPDATE course

Golf Course Project Updates

Jordan Spitler, Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Club Grounds

DRIVING RANGE ENHANCEMENTS

As you may be aware, we have struggled with drainage on the driving range resulting in drainage issues. The golf course maintenance team has added sand and more than 300 linear feet of new drainage to the range to improve this. In addition, a new target green is being added in the middle of the range to accommodate the white flag.

The former 20-foot fence has been removed. The new 30-foot poles are now set and in the ground on our newly established fence line. The next step will be to set and concrete the 15-foot privacy fence posts behind the golf netting. Then they will add a 15-foot privacy screen and a 30-foot netting system. The range expansion project is also on pace to be finished by mid-March.

GOLF SIMULATOR ROOM

The Club's 20/20 & Beyond Master Plan included a golf simulator located in the northern bay of the golf cart barn. When complete, this space will be available to the membership as an opportunity to play golf or practice indoors alone or with your friends. The room has been demolished and prepped, new plumbing has been run and capped and the interior walls have been framed (see video on the next page). In addition, all previous access points have been covered and a new entry door has been added and framed. The contractor will be adding dry wall/firewall and electrical next. We are currently on track to complete the project by mid-summer.

TEE COMPLEX UPDATE AND PRCESS MOVING FORWARD

The Tee Complex Project is progressing well as planned. We have added drainage, sand capped, enlarged, and are cleaning up the landscape on the following six tee complexes… #3, #8, #9, #11, #13, #15, and the Black tee on #16. Beginning February 21st, we will start sodding the tee tops. We look forward to debuting our new and improved tees this spring. This process will involve numerous grow-in steps to ensure we can offer the best long-term playing conditions. Here are the processes and timelines everyone can expect.

• Before we lay the sod, we will apply a pre-plant fertilizer. This will provide the plant with the essential nutrients and encourage growth and development.

• The next step is to lay the sod on the tee top.

• After laying the sod over the next two weeks, we will continue to supply the sod with adequate water to encourage root development.

• With the current soil temperatures, we expect the plant to develop roots in 10-14 days. Once the plant has enough roots to hold to the soil, we will roll the sod with a 2-ton roller. This will help level out the sod and help eliminate the sod lines.

• After the tees have been rolled, we will walk mow the tees to establish a tee cut line.

• After the first mow, we will heavily topdress the seams and other sod depressions. This process will help even any low spots and strengthen the plants’ stability.

• Within a few weeks, the plant will grow out of the sand. At that point, we will open the tee boxes for day-to-day play.

Temporary tee boxes will be used on these holes during renovation. These temporary tees will be well marked and highly visible. The Golf Operations Team has consulted with the VSGA regarding handicapping and score posting during this time. The VSGA recommends players still post their scores from their respective tees. The World Handicap system will adjust using the Playing Conditions Calculation (PCC). During this time it is equally important to post your scores for the PCC adjustments to be made accurately. We greatly appreciate everyone's patience as we complete these projects.

We do remind you that these are active work zones and ask that if you take a peek, to do so at a safe distance without interfering with the contractors.

We will keep you all updated with more information and pictures in the coming weeks!

Jordan Spitler

FROM THE LINKS golf

Golf Operations Team

We are very excited for the Team we have in place for 2023. Matt and the entire Golf Operations Team strive to provide the Members and guests of the Princess Anne Country Club with the best golf experience possible. From the beautiful golf shop stocked with highly coveted merchandise, to fun, interactive programming and service without peer, Matt and his team are prepared to provide the best that Princess Anne has to offer. Meet our Golf Operations Team for 2023.

MATT LIEBLER, PGA DIRECTOR OF GOLF

Matt Liebler, PGA is currently in his fifteenth year at the Princess Anne Country Club, having just completed his sixth year as Director of Golf/Head Golf Professional.

ERIN COURRIER, GOLF SHOP & MERCHANDISE MANAGER

Erin Courrier returns to the Team after a three-year hiatus, taking over as Golf Shop Manager for Suzanne Bielat. For the past five years Erin owned and operated a small gardening business and also served as the Princess Anne Country Club’s Horticulturist.

As Golf Shop Manager, Erin is responsible for the day-to-day Golf Shop Operations. She is also responsible for the purchasing, ordering, displaying and sales of all golf shop merchandise.

DAVIS WHITMER, DIRECTOR OF GOLF INSTRUCTION

Davis is entering year three as Director of Instruction where he oversees the golf instruction program at the Princess Anne. Born and raised in Charlottesville, Davis spent three seasons at Sea Island where he worked and learned teaching and coaching from some of the best in the business.

RYAN ROGERS, ASSOCIATE GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Ryan is beginning his second full season as Associate Golf Professional at the Princess Anne. Ryan helps manage the day-to-day golf operation, oversees the PALG and PASMGA, and plays a big role in our junior golf program. Ryan’s background is in club fitting, where he has been recognized as a member of the Callaway National Club Fitters Board.

KEITH COOPER, ASSOCIATE GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Keith is also in his second year as Associate Golf Professional at the Princess Anne. In addition to assisting with the management of the day to day operation, Keith oversees the golf tournament operation and outing operation, the PASMGA and plays a vital role in our junior golf program. In addition, Keith is an established player, finishing runner up in the 2022 MAPGA Assistant Professional Championship which qualified him for the National PGA Assistants Championship.

TAYLOR RATLIFF, ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL

Taylor is in his third season as Associate Professional at the Princess Anne. Born and raised in Charlottesville, Taylor previously worked at Farmington Country Club where he found his love for the game of golf. Taylor will oversee the Outside Operations Team and our Member and guest services. In addition, Taylor will manage our Men’s Summer League, assist with Mixed Pairs, and our junior golf program.

Keith Cooper

Ryan Rogers

Taylor Ratliff

Erin Courrier

Matt Liebler

Davis Whitmer

Princess Anne

Steven Harper

Alex Hudgins

Golf Operations Team (continued)

DREW CALLEN, ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL

Congratulations to Drew Callen who was recently promoted to Associate Golf Professional. Drew has made an immediate impact on the golf operations team, helping in many capacities. Aside from assisting in different areas of the day-to-day operation, Drew will help manage the PALG, Men's Summer League, and our Sunday Mixed Pairs Group. Drew has previous assistant golf professional experience during his time at River Oaks Golf Club in Buffalo.

STEVEN HARPER, GOLF OPERATIONS

Steven is beginning year four as an integral part of our golf operations team. Steven is currently attending Virginia Wesleyan College where he is a member of the golf team. Steven provides support in all areas of the golf operations, as well as assists with our junior golf program and oversees the operations' graphics and design program.

ALEX HUDGINS, OUTSIDE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Alex is beginning year two on our Team and has recently been promoted to Outside Operations Team Supervisor where he will manage our Outside Operations Team. Alex has made a huge impact on the service we provide to our Members and guests on a daily basis and will continue to elevate that service. Alex is a recent graduate of James Madison University where he studied hospitality management.

10th Tee

The 10th Tee will be closed Monday – Thursday and open Saturday/Sunday 10:30 am - 4:00 pm, through March. The Golf Operations Team is happy to assist our Members with something to eat or drink prior to their round.

Beginning Saturday April 1, the 10th tee will be open Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm and 9:00 am - 4:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Upcoming Events

March 6-9 | The Golf Course will be closed due to Aeration.

March 18 | TaylorMade Fitting Day Experience on the Driving Range

March 25 | Callaway Fitting Day Experience on the Driving Range

March 25 | Junior League Matches Begin Saturdays @ 3:00 pm

March 28 | Birdie Basic Starts Tuesdays @ 4:00 pm

March 28 | Junior Academy Starts Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 5:00 pm

April 1 | Ping Fitting Day Experience on the Driving Range

April 6 | Dew Sweepers Begins at first light Thursday and Friday mornings

April 7 | Green Jacket Par 3 Tournament @ 3:00 pm

April 8 | Green Jacket Tournament @ 9:00 am

April 15 | XXIO Fitting Day Experience on the Driving Range

April 21 | McClanan Memorial One Day Member-Member Tournament @ 1:00 pm

HOURS OF OPERATION

March 14 – May 5

*Range closes at 6:00 pm on Sunday for maintenance

tennis

Tennis Talk

FROM THE COURTS

Spring is right around the corner which means it’s almost time for the bubble to come down and our outdoor season to commence! The bubble is scheduled to be taken down on April 24, but, as always, it will be weather dependent. We will keep everyone informed with any changes along the way. We will be saying a final good-bye to our bubble which, we have to say, has served us well over its 15 year lifespan giving us a lovely environment for endless hours of play. Its departure will be making way for our new bubble coming this fall which will have a slightly taller ceiling, new LED floodlights, brand new quieter motor, new doors and a new covered storage unit on the east side of court four.

Spring USTA Leagues will start soon. The schedule has not been released yet, but it usually starts between the end of March and mid-April and runs six to eight weeks depending on number of teams participating. We have over 50 ladies signed up just for the 2.5 - 3.0 level, which is unprecedented. That’s enough for four + teams.

Spring season is also the start of Cup season, which kicks off with Virginia Cup Saturday, April 29 to be held at the Westwood Club in Richmond. The very next day is the Fun Cup. For the rest of our Cup events and other tournaments, make sure to check out our 2023 calendar of events below!

2023 Tennis Events

March

St. Patrick’s Day Cardio

April

Virginia Cup (@ Westwood)

Fun Cup (@ CAV)

May

Tidewater Cup (@ PACC)

Men’s/Women’s Singles Club Championship

Qualifying

Women's Spindle Cup Singles Tournament

June

Women's Spindle Cup Doubles Tournament

Anderson Cup (@ CCV)

July

PACC Summer Open

August

Senior Tidewater Cup (@ NYCC)

September

Member-Member Doubles Club Championship

Spindle Cup (@ Farmington)

Member-Guest Mixed Doubles Tournament

October

Junior Country Club Cup (@TBA)

November

Thanksgiving Day Cardio

December

Member-Member Mixed Doubles Tournament

Holiday Tennis Camps

Friday, March 17

Saturday, April 29

Sunday, April 30

Sunday, May 7

Monday, May 1 - Friday, May 19

Monday, May 1 - Friday, May 19

Thursday, June 1 - Sunday, June 4

Friday, June 9 – Saturday, June 10

Friday, July 14 – Sunday, July 16

Sunday, August 20

Friday, September 1 – Sunday, September 3

Saturday, September 9 – Sunday, September 10

Friday, September 29 – Sunday, October 1

Sunday, October 15

Thursday, November 23

Friday, December 8 – Sunday, December 10

TBA

John’s Tip of the Month

LEAD WITH THE BUTT CAP OF THE RACQUET ON YOUR VOLLEYS - NOT THE TIP

Do you want to be more consistent with your volleys and get more depth and pace?

Start by getting rid of the frying pan grip, the vertical racquet head and, more importantly, make sure you flex the wrist back to where the racquet head is behind your wrist on contact.

What do I mean by that?

I see a lot of Club players holding their racquet like a candlestick in the dark, with a vertical racquet position rather than at a 45 degree angle. This will be made easier with a slight grip change from frying pan to continental which is more of a 'shaking hands' grip. A volley stroke needs to be designed to efficiently handle balls at different heights such as ankle level, knee level, hip level, shoulder level, and, yes sometimes, even above the shoulders, which requires the most proper technique of them all.

This is why establishing a consistent V- shape between the racquet and forearm will help with your consistency. Candlestick volleys work fine when the ball is above the net level but not so much on anything below that.

There are two things that we need to focus on to establish your ideal volley stroke.

1. The preparation

2. The contact and finish

Keep your feet moving through the ball instead of grinding to an abrupt halt in the middle of it taking away all that inertia which could be used for power and depth!

Event Recaps

HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMP

Our Holiday Tennis Camp hosted over 150 kids during the three-day event, which was great to see. The players, ages 4-18, were spread out over all seven courts according to their age and level. Everyone had a great time before the holidays!

UTR JUNIOR TOURNAMENT

We hosted our first UTR junior tournament with total of 25 competitors. This was a great way to introduce our academy players to tournament match play! UTR stands for Universal Tennis Rating which is essentially a “level based’ competition rather than age or gender based. Boys and girls, ages 9-13, were thrown together in a draw and they played for four hours in a round-robin format. Matches were timed at 20-minute intervals with each participant trying to win as many games as possible within that time frame. Here are the results:

Blue Division:

First Place: Connor Horan

Second Place: Frankie Mihlon

Third Place: Jonathan Poteran

Red Division:

First Place: Mary Kate McGuigan

Second Place: Kate Mihlon

Third Place: Sam Perkins

Yellow Division:

First place: Vaughan Peterson

Second Place: Caroline Cox

Third Place: Hannah Bowen

Green Division:

First Place: Lily Beth Hedley

Second Place: Stella Perkins

Third Place: Alice James

Vaughan Peterson & Hannah Bowen

Lily Beth Hedley, Stella Perkins and Alice James

Kate Mihlon, Mary Kate McGuigan and Sam Perkins

Jack Poteran & Frankie Mihlon

Princess Anne

Tennis Shop News

HEAD RADICAL AND HEAD GRAVITY

If you stop by the tennis pro shop anytime soon you will see some new frames on the walls. Head released the new versions of Radical and Gravity with new aesthetics that include the color design change.

Here are the additional details:

The new 2023 Head Radical and Head Gravity are upgraded with new Auxetic technology that helps players have sensational impact feel and enhanced playability. Radical offers the modern mix of control, spin and power, so if you are a player that loves to mix it up on the court this is a perfect racquet for you. Radical racquet family comes in Radical Pro, Radical MP and Radical Team. Head Gravity 2023 on the other hand is introducing Flax technology that softens the cross section geometry in the shoulder area of the racquet that gives you enhanced impact feel. This racquet is ideal for players that need more control and forgiveness especially for ones who are dealing with tennis injuries. If you have any questions about Head Radical and Head Gravity or if you would like to try them out you can reach the tennis shop at 757-428-7803 or simply stop by!

LULULEMON

Lululemon is a brand that has been gaining a lot of popularity in recent years for its high-quality and stylish athletic wear. With its roots in yoga, the brand has expanded to include a wide range of athletic apparel for men and women, including tennis players. As a result, we are excited to announce that we are introducing Lululemon to our tennis pro shop.

Why Lululemon?

Lululemon's dedication to quality and performance has made it a popular choice for athletes in a variety of sports. Their fabrics are designed to move with the body and wick away sweat, making them perfect for the intense physical activity involved in tennis. Additionally, their stylish designs mean that players can look and feel their best on the court.

What products will be available?

We will be stocking a range of Lululemon products specifically designed for tennis players, including tops, shorts, and leggings for both men and women. These products are made from high-quality materials that are designed to withstand the rigors of the sport, while also being comfortable and stylish.

Introducing Lululemon to our pro shop will provide a number of benefits to our players. Firstly, it will give players access to highquality athletic wear that is specifically designed for the demands of tennis. This will help them to perform at their best and feel comfortable and confident on the court.

Additionally, by stocking Lululemon in our pro shop, we will be able to offer our players a wider range of options when it comes to choosing their athletic wear. This will make it easier for them to find products that suit their individual needs and preferences. Finally, offering Lululemon in our pro shop will help to enhance our reputation as a leading provider of tennis equipment and apparel. By staying up to date with the latest trends and brands, we demonstrate our commitment to providing our players with the best possible experience.

In conclusion, we are excited to introduce Lululemon to our tennis pro shop. With its high-quality products and dedication to performance and style, we believe that it will be a great addition to our range of tennis apparel. We look forward to seeing our players take to the court in Lululemon and achieve their best performance yet.

HOURS OF OPERATION

MONDAY - FRIDAY | 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

LIFESTYLES & FITNESS fitness

Fitness Lobby Refresh

Come by and check out your freshened-up Lobby! New flooring, painted cabinets and upgraded furniture await your arrival!

Event Recaps

FIT CLUB 30 CHALLENGE

Congratulations for all of the participants in the FitClub30 Challenge. Nineteen members completed the challenge!

~All completers receive a coupon for 30% all merchandise~ ~Our raffle drawing winner is Kevin O'Connor. Kevin will receive his choice of 30-min massage or one-month of Group Fitness~

WELLNESS WEEK & FIT PRO OPEN HOUSE

Thank you for coming to Wellness Week and the Fit Pro Open House! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. We deeply appreciate all the donators who gave at the Blood Drive this week. Your time and donation truly make a difference.

CHALLENGE WINNERS

Congratulations to our ROCK STAR Challenge Winners!

Push-ups -Men: Will Martin (91 push-us)

Push-up -Women Full: Kathleen Martin (23 push-ups)

Plank: Kathleen Martin (10 minute plank)

Sit-Stand (Squat) Low Bench: Melissa Coleman (49 sit-stands)

Sit-Stand (Squat) High Bench: Kathleen Martin (47 sit-stands)

Wall Sit: Kathleen Martin (2:45 min. wall sit)

Rowing: Oliver McCammon (600 m)

Balance: Oliver McCammon (61 seconds)

RAFFLE WINNERS

We appreciate your participation in classes and challenges throughout Wellness Week and the Fit Pro Open House. Every event earned a ticket. Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!

Atomic Habits Book: Samantha Wetzler

Superfood Smoothies Book: Melissa Coleman

UnderArmour Duffle Bag: Oliver McCammon

MyZone MZ3 Heart Rate Belt: Kathleen Martin

Private Yoga Session: Tim Jackson

One-month Group Fitness: Marty Field

Personal Training Session: Jeff Brunner

60-min Thai Massage: Alan Mahanes

60-min Therapeutic Massage: Dennis Berlin

LIFESTYLES & FITNESS

Spring Recipe

EASIEST-EVER FISH IN FOIL

SERVES 4 | TIME: 35 minutes

WHAT KIDS ARE SAYING

I got to use a zester for the first time, and kids don’t usually get to use those kinds of things!”

—Grace, recipe tester, age 7

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

This weeknight-ready dish might be simple to make, but it’s still full of flavor. It uses a cooking method called “en papillote,” or cooking food inside a sealed packet. We fill ours with cod fillets, lemon, herbs and butter. The aluminum foil packets are fun for kids to fold, minimize mess, and also help the fish cook evenly. While kids fold, explain that,in the oven, the packets will trap steam inside them, which helps the fish cook from all sides. Water in the ingredients turns to steam as it heats up in the oven. When kids carefully open their packet to eat, ask them if they notice that steam escaping.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

• ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest, zested from ½ lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving

• ½ teaspoon table salt

• ⅛ teaspoon pepper

• 4 (6-ounce) skinless cod fillets, 1 to 1½ inches thick

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces

Instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN: If you want a simple bread-crumb topping for your fish, give this a try. In a small, microwave-safe bowl, stir together ¼ cup panko bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, and pinch of salt. Cook in microwave for one minute. Stir mixture and continue to cook in microwave until panko is golden brown, 30 seconds to one minute longer. Sprinkle over your baked fish just before serving.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut four large pieces of aluminum foil.

2. In small bowl, combine thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Place one fillet on one side of each piece of foil. Sprinkle thyme mixture evenly over fillets and top with butter.

3. Fold empty side of foil over cod. Fold up edges of foil and pinch together to create sealed packet. Transfer packets to rimmed baking sheet.

4. Place baking sheet in oven and bake until cod registers 140 degrees on instantread thermometer, 12 to 15 minutes.

Use oven mitts to remove baking sheet from oven and place on cooling rack. Transfer packets to plates and carefully open. Serve with lemon wedges.

HOURS OF OPERATION

MONDAY – THURSDAY 5:00 am – 9:00 pm

FRIDAY 5:00 am – 7:00 pm

SATURDAY/SUNDAY 5:00 am – 6:00 pm

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sSpring Break

sSpring Break

s1/2 Price Wine Night Clubhouse

sPints & Patties

s1/2 Price Wine Night Clubhouse

sPints & Patties Breakers

sJr. Golf Academy

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sJr. Golf Academy

s

s1/2 Price Wine Night Clubhouse

sPints & Patties

Spring Hours

Hours

Chesapeake / Linkhorn

Lounge

Brunch Sunday 9:30 am – 2 pm

Lunch Tuesday – Saturday 11 am – 5 pm

Dinner Tuesday – Thursday 5 pm – 9 pm

Friday/Saturday 5 pm – 10 pm

Men’s Lounge

Lunch Tuesday – Sunday 11 am – 7 pm

Ladies’ Lounge

Lunch Tuesday – Friday 11 am – 7 pm

Breakers

Dinner Wednesday – Friday 4 – 9 pm

Breakfast Saturday & Sunday 8 – 11 am

Lunch/Dinner Saturday 11 am – 9 pm

Brunch Sunday 11 am – 1 pm

Lunch/Dinner Sunday 1 – 8 pm

Tennis Pro Shop

Monday- Friday 8 am – 8 pm

Saturday & Sunday 8 am – 5 pm

Fitness Center

Monday – Thursday 5 am – 9 pm

Friday 5 am – 7 pm

Saturday & Sunday 5 am – 6 pm

Golf Pro Shop

March 14 – May 5

Kid’s Club 3800

Babysitting is available for special events as advertised. Drop-in permitted when space is available. Register online.

Monday – Friday 8 am – 1:30 pm

Friday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

Saturday 8:30 am – 2:30 pm and 5:30 – 9:30 pm