Chartwell Chatter March/April 2013 by Private Club Marketing

Chartwell Golf & Country Club

Chartwell Chatter

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M a rc h / A p r il I s s u e 2013

Chartwell Golf & Country Club 1 Chartwell Drive Severna Park, MD 21146

Clubhouse Hours Monday Closed Tuesday March - Closed April - Open for Lunch and Dinner Open April 2 Wednesday - Saturday Food Service 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Bar Service until 12 a.m. Sunday Food & Bar Service 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Bar Service 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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From the President..................................2 Clubhouse Letter.....................................3 Committee Reports................................4 Letter from the GM................................5 Golf........................................................7 Culinary.............................................9 New Years Eve Photos...........................11 Match Madness.....................................13 Tennis....................................................14 Event Calendar......................................15

Dinner Menu Available: Tuesday - Sunday 5:30 p.m. As always, reservations are requested.

Phone Numbers Clubhouse 410-987-0400 Clubhouse Fax 410-987-8469 Golf Pro Shop 410-987-4480 Golf Pro Shop Fax 410-729-0678 Tennis Pro Shop 410-987-0400 ext.236 Grounds 410-987-1982

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FROM THE PRESIDENT Each year your Board of Directors calendar

begins year

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with

Planning Retreat where we review

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goals

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objectives for the Board, our General Manager, and each

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Committees. This year we also hosted a presentation by Mr. Kurt Kuebler of the firm “Kopplin and Kuebler” the executive search firm that worked with our own selection committee to hire our new General Manager. Each year, Kurt and his partner visit about 200 clubs nationwide. Kurt is a recognized leader within the club industry and brought a wealth of information to us concerning “Trends in the Club Industry”. It was very gratifying to learn that with few exceptions your club is already employing the management tools consistently identified as best practices within our industry. Likewise our Board Governance Practices and our Management Organization are consistent with the trends in our industry for which we can thank our current Board but most importantly the many Boards which have governed our

with the Easter Bunny” on Saturday, March 30. This is always well attended so parents and grandparents make your reservations as soon as possible! Also, as always we will host our Easter Buffet on Easter Sunday, March 31st so don’t miss out on this as well. Last year we served more than 450 members and their guests so another reminder to make your reservations early. Our annual President’s Ball is set for Saturday evening the 20th of April. At Chartwell we celebrated our club’s fiftieth anniversary in 2011. Likewise, this year we decided to join in the celebration of another fiftieth anniversary-the classic James Bond, 007 film series. The first film in the series, “Dr. No” was released in 1962 and was followed by 22 other films with “From Russia with Love” and “Goldfinger” being among the most popular. However I am sure you all have your own favorites so please plan to join us for what I know will be a most memorable evening. We have chosen as our theme “Shaken not Stirred” which harkens back to James Bond’s favorite drink, the classic Martini. You can be sure that in addition to a great selection of Hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet dinner, open bar, and a 10 piece band for dancing, we will also have lots of different martini selections for those daring to follow the

club so successfully over its fifty two years of operation.

lead of “Bond, James Bond “ or any of his many beautiful

As I mentioned in the last Chatter, your Board, its

in early April.

committees and our Management Staff are off to a great start in recommending new ideas to stimulate member participation. The Margaritaville social event attracted more than 80 members and a good time was had by all. Likewise, the new, expanded offerings around the Valentine’s Day Holiday were also well attended! The Chef ’s new menu offerings are now in place so come out and enjoy! Looking ahead to March and April, don’t miss out on one of our most popular family events “Breakfast

“Bond Girls”. Look for your invitation and more details Finally, you should receive your copy of the Club Roster in April. Be sure to read the Club Rules Section to notice some changes promulgated by the Golf and House Committees and approved by the Board of Directors. These changes were made to update our rules to reflect current practices and are highlighted for you to easily notice where changes have been made. - Buck Linthicum www.ChartwellGCC.com

Clubhouse Letter IT IS ELECTION SEASON AT C H A R T W E L L Nobody is running for office and there will be no annoying telephone calls to your homes at dinner time. We will be having no fund raising events and there will be no debates on television. But at Chartwell it is election season and we hope that you will vote! The fact is that we are campaigning for your vote every day. Michael Fay, our new General Manager, has put his team in place and is in the process of putting his signature on the product that is a reflection of his vast industry experience and his strong everyday effort to stay abreast of the latest trends and techniques. You can be assured that this new leadership will pay great dividends to Chartwell by way of superior service, attention to detail and follow through in the resolution of issues that arise. We also have in place Chef Todd Weisz. Chef Todd has spent many hours this winter creating a new menu that takes advantage of ingredients of the highest quality that are sourced locally. The new dinner and lunch menus pretty much allow you to “have it your way,” everyday. In addition to the regular menu items there the daily specials that are a reflection of what is especially in season that day and are always unique creations that should not be missed. We also encourage you to take advantage of the special privileges that being a member at a private club entails. One of those privileges is the ability to order what you would like to eat, even if it is not on the menu. You can be assured that if the ingredients are in the kitchen then Chef Todd and his culinary team would be happy to cook it for you. So if you have that craving on for some chicken fried

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steak let the kitchen know and they will make it happen and if you would like a suggestion for a great wine to have with dinner it is as easy as asking! We have a very special addition to your Chartwell dining experience. After several years of discussion and planning we have added a Chef ’s table in the kitchen. Members will have the opportunity to select the menu, match wines and have your dinner prepared by a world class chef while you relax and watch. It will be a unique experience and one we anticipate being very popular. In the next few weeks we will let you know how you can reserve the chef ’s table and you can start planning your menu. Having a fantastic chef and staff in the kitchen is not helpful if the service provided by the wait staff is not at the same level of excellence, so your General Manager has worked tirelessly with the front of the house to make sure that previously troublesome gap has been closed. If you have dined at Chartwell recently you surely will have noticed an improvement in service levels and attention to detail. You should be able to anticipate that your dinner at the club will be excellent and you will be proud to bring friends, family and guests to join. If you have not been happy with your Chartwell experience please let our manager know with a personal conversation, phone call, online survey or note. Your needs will be addressed and taken seriously. We want to keep your vote. The bar has been completed and the selection of perfectly chilled and poured beers on tap is just one of the upgrades that you will notice. We now have Guinness on tap. That alone would be enough for some but in addition to that heretofore absent favorite we now have the capability to have many other brands on tap as well. The bar upgrades were designed to improve the function and security of the area and the esthetics at the same time. We think that we have succeeded so please stop at the new bar and check it out. Don’t forget to try a few cocktails while you are looking at the handiwork of some very skilled craftsmen. So how do you vote? It is simple! You vote with your feet and get yourself to your club. Play some tennis, or a round of golf. Then you stay for dinner with friends and enjoy the excellence that Chartwell has to offer. We will know we won the election when you return again and bring some guests who may be prospective members. We will know

we absolutely won when those guests become members themselves! So as they say, “Vote early and vote often!” Respectfully, - Lee Meyers

S ha u na T al b ot S ocial C hairwoman

It’s time to get your social calendars out and add a few Chartwell activities and events. • March 9- Be a contestant or a taster, we’re having a Throw down! Prepare your best chili and/or cornbread recipe and compete directly against Chef Todd. • March 15- Wine Dinner featuring Flora Springs Winery and Vineyard • March 29- Friday cooking classes are back! • April- Friday Happy Hours begin • April 5- Annual Ladies Spring Fashion Show and luncheon. • April 6- A new twist to cooking class. This time it’s College Prep Cooking Classes. • Teens 16 and older will learn to cook more than Ramen Noodles for themselves when they are off to school and on their own. • April 13- Masters Green Jacket Scotch and Dinner Tasting. If you enjoy a single malt you will be privy to tasting some of the finest Scotch available. • April 20- Our Premier Social Event of the Season President’s Ball • April 20- Etiquette class- For those of you with perfect children ages 9-12, we are bringing in etiquette expert Diane Cookson, to help with social refinement. Class sizes are limited.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT To all our loyal members – Chartwell needs YOU! The goal of all club membership committees is to obtain 100% membership and Chartwell is no exception. Our club currently sits at above 90% capacity but there is plenty of room for new “Chartwellians.” This is where YOU come in. We encourage you to introduce our great club to friends, neighbors, and colleagues. The more members we have the better and more efficiently our club operates and the more services our club can offer its members. Memberships are available in all categories – golf, tennis and social. So please keep our 100% goal in mind when you are at work, play or just out in the community. Tours are available upon request and we look forward to bringing new folks into the Chartwell family. So please spread the word and help the membership committee and the club optimize our membership numbers. And remember, Chartwell needs YOU! The initiation fee for a golf membership can now be paid over 5 years at $5,000 a year. A legacy applicant can pay over ten years at $2,500 a year. Tennis members can pay their initiation over three years at $1,666.66 a tear and social three years at $1,166.67 a year. Thank you for your help in this. - Tim Connolly

The social committee is excited to bring new activities and events to Chartwell. We welcome your suggestions and feedback. Some of your ideas and suggestions are already on the calendar in the coming months. Keep them coming.

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Letter From the General Manager O ff W ith A Ban g ! By this time, I am sure that most of our members have seen the newly updated back bar area. The new construction is a spectacular addition to our already beautiful bar top and design. In addition to the cosmetic changes, we have made several exciting adjustments. We have increased our beer selection, both draft and bottled. We have also installed a nitrogen generator system and bulk CO2 system that is cost efficient and maintains the quality levels of our draft beer. We are in the process of adding a Private Label House Wine Program with a major wine producer from Central Coast, California. Also, we are formulating a new Wine List that will include international varietals and a half bottle list so that you may enjoy some of the top wines in the world without the worry of a full bottle purchase. Chartwell has also created a new mobile phone application that you may download for free from the iTunes store. The app is called “My Club” and it is the mobile version of our website. A few of the features are listed below: • Club message notifications of all events pushed to your phone • ForeTees reservations for Golf, Dining and Tennis • All calendar events listed at a touch of a button • Notices displayed similar to text messages • Plus many more features This is a very simple and exciting innovation for the club industry. The system is developed for Android, iPhone and can be used on Blackberry as well. Our culinary team has developed a wonderful new menu format for lunch and dinner that has been very well received by the members. Chef Todd will be revolving our

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menu items based on the season and availability. Our goal is to bring our members the highest quality sustainable items at the best price available. Your management team has also been very busy working with the Social, Tennis and Golf committees on developing the yearly calendar of events. We have brought back many events that have been widely attended in the past with many new ones to fill your calendar. With so many events to choose from, it is your involvement that will make these a success. If one member brings a friend, or requests another member to attend, then we will have standing room only at all our events. As our President has mentioned previously, we need you, the member to utilize your Club to its fullest. Our goal is to increase participation in every meal period, member event and sporting event. We will continue to work with our staff to ensure our members a consistently high quality of food, course and court condition and efficient, friendly service in all areas of the Club. We will begin holding small focus groups to help direct our strategic planning committee on our long range plan for the club. If you are requested to attend please bring all your ideas and wishes with you. The discussions will be vital to the direction of your Club. I look forward to seeing you all at the Club. - Michael

Family Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 30th 10:30 - 1:30pm Buffet Service Peter Cottontail's Eggs-travaganza Kids Buffet Balloon Animals & Games Easter Egg Hunt 12:00pm Adults $22.00++ Children $16.00++

Sunday Easter Brunch

Sunday, March 31st 10:30 - 2:00pm

Salads, soup & Seafood Bar Pasta, Poultry, Seafood Carving Stations & Chief's Omelets Easter Pastries & Beverages Included Adults $32.75++ Children $13.95++ Reservations Required, No Carryout.

Congratulations Mary

After more than 12 years of service to Chartwell, Mary Hasselhoff, our indispensable administrative assistant and receptionist, has retired effective February 17th due to health reasons. Over the years, Mary has become the pleasant “voice of Chartwell”, often being the first point of contact for new members and guests. Whether taking your reservations, helping set up a meeting or rounding up her beloved ‘Jack’s Pack”, Mary was the consummate professional and an integral part of the Chartwell experience. She will be sorely missed by the staff and membership. We wish her all the best in her retirement. At her request, there will be no retirement gathering, however, Mary has indicated that she would welcome visitors and phone calls. Please call the office on 410-987-0400 for Mary’s contact information. In addition, a scrapbook to gather cards and notes will be kept up in the office and forwarded to her. Please take advantage of this opportunity to say goodbye to one of Chartwell’s finest. www.ChartwellGCC.com

GOLF

We are just a few weeks away from the start of the golf season. The Pro-Shop is really starting to come together. We have been re-vamping the shop before spring officially gets here. A new coat of paint and touch-up work on the cabinetry has gone a long way to freshening the look. A few new decorations will also help give it a unique look and an atmosphere that we are trying to achieve. I think pretty soon you’ll all agree that the shop looks great.

a totally new product line. The new Ping G25 line has been completely re-designed and is performing better than ever. We will be carrying more Cobra product than you might have been used to in past years. The vibrant line of woods and irons has continued to grow. The fairway woods have been re-tooled and they look great. They even added several different color options which will be easily recognized from anywhere on the course.

Our new golf committee has been working hard to introduce to you an entirely new golf program. This season’s men’s program will offer a few new events and different formats that should meet the expectations of all skill levels. Our season long qualifying events will offer more opportunity to qualify, and should help increase participation across the board. This year’s women’s programs have new leadership, and they have worked hard at bringing some new, fun formats to life. Be on the lookout for e-mail blast which will provide formats and instructions for registration.

Taylor Made will also have a strong presence in the Pro-Shop. We will have Taylor Made’s new fitting cart that allows us to put any shaft into any head for both drivers and irons. In this new cart we will have the new RBZ Stage 2 line and the very popular R1 driver. The new R1 driver allows adjustability to both loft and lie to meet any player’s preferences. Taylor Made is also launching two new RocketBladez irons, which have already made a huge splash among golfers across the world.

The spring merchandise lines are starting to arrive so we will have new merchandise available by the end of March. This is always an exciting time of year for golfers because we start to get all the new clubs in so we can start figuring out which club is going to help us shave several shots off our handicap. This year is no different. Ping has come out with

Not to be outdone, Titleist has also launched their new line of 913 woods and hybrids and new ProV1 and ProV1X golf ball. For years Titleist has been branded as a manufacturer that only made clubs for low handicappers. Not anymore! They now have models that should cover just about anybody that is interested in Titleist equipment.

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We will of course have all of these clubs for you to try either in our fitting systems or in our Demo bags. As we did last year, the 1st Tee will be closed on both Demo Days for you to compare the lines to one another. The manufacturers will have launch monitors set-up to help us better fit you for your new woods and hybrids. Titleist and Ping will be present at the first Demo Day, which is Saturday, April 20th from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. On Saturday, May 11th Taylor Made and Cobra will be here from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Mark these dates down on your calendars. Should you have any questions on any of these new products or any others, feel free to stop in to the Pro-Shop or give us a call.

UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS March 15- Golf Season Opens MEN Masters Eve Tournament – Wednesday, April 10th Men’s Twilight Draft – Wednesday, April 10th Al Merritt & President’s Cup Qualifying Begins – Saturday, April 13th Pairings Party – Friday, April 26th Men’s Opening Day – Saturday, April 27th 18-HOLERS Ladies Golf & Tennis Sign-Up – Thursday, March 21st Ladies Twilight Draft – Wednesday, March 27th Opening Day & Meeting – Wednesday, April 3rd Ladies Rules Night – Tuesday, April 16th 18 & 9 Hole Mixer – Wednesday, April 24th

Flora Springs

“Once an abandoned Ghost Winery” Come taste some of California’s best!

9-HOLERS Ladies Golf & Tennis Sign-Up – Thursday, March 21st Opening Day – Thursday, April 11th Ladies Rules Night – Tuesday, April 16th COUPLES Couples Twilight - Sunday, April 28th

Friday, March 15th 7:00 p.m. $85.00 per person Limited Reservations

JUNIOR GOLF Junior Golf Registration – Thursday, April 18th All Sports Camp Registration – Sunday, April 28th

ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON FORETEES

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College Prep Cooking Class

C olle g e P rep C oo k in g C lass Starting in April First Saturday of the Month at 11:00 am. $35.00 per class includes a Chef Coat.

C oo k in g C lass Starting in March Last Friday of the Month at 11:00 am. $25.00 per class

Wine Locker Sale

IVE CHEF, TODD WEISZ

W ine L oc k er at cost sale Starting in April Enjoy this month’s exclusive wine locker First Saturday of the Month at 11:00 closeout special by Chartwell. Wine orders may $35.00 per class and Includes Chef be placed throughout the month andCoat you will be contacted directly upon placement & billing to your wine locker. A confirmation will be sent EXECUTIVE CHEF, TODD WEISZ via email upon receipt of your order, selections are limited. To order please contact: Michael Fay, mfay@chartwellgcc.com ABOUT OUR SPECIALS Each month our local distributors and select wineries provide a list of close-out wines for immediate sale. Your Club will provide these items to you so you may fill your wine lockers at heretofore deep discounted prices. The selection is random and is short supplied. Utilizing this tool is a very easy and effective way to taste varietals that are unique and off the grid. We will attempt to gather a listing from each of our 5 distributors for selections.

Manners Count

Behavior , Groomin g , T a b le M anners and M a g ic W ords . April 20 - May 11, 2013, Every Saturday From 11:00 am - 12:30 p.m. Reservations Required Parents, Enroll your young Ladies and Gentlemen in this fun, engaging class instructed by Diane Cookson that features multiple sessions that are designed to encourage and instill the use of good manners and proper table etiquette. Children will learn polite conversations that include the Parents favorite, “May I’s , Please’s and Thank you’s.” Ages 9-12 welcome- Maximum 14 students $110.00 per child To learn more about Diane Cookson please visit: www.dianecookson.com

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Molten Chocolate Cake Ingredients: • 8 ounces plus 6 tablespoons butter • 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate • 6 yolks • 6 eggs • 3 cups powdered sugar • 1 cup flour Procedure Melt the chocolate and butter together. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together the yolks and eggs then mix in the powdered sugar. Whisk this into the chocolate mixture then whisk in the flour. Fill 12 greased 4-ounce foil tins with the batter and refrigerate until ready to bake, or bake immediately. Bake in a preheated 450 oF oven for 6 to 7 minutes from cold, or 5 to 8 minutes from room temperature. Turn out of tins immediately onto the plate. Garnish with whipped cream berries and or ice cream.

GREEN JACKET STEAK & SCOTCH TASTING

Total Time: 38 min Prep 30 min Cook 8 min

April 13th 7:00 p.m. Please make reservations. All Single Malt Scotches Dinner - Tapas Style Prepare to be amazed and surprised with the Masters of Malt This evening is limited to Only 40 attendees. $85.00 ++

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S T. P A T R I C K ’ S D A Y

CARRY OUT SPECIAL

Traditional Irish Cuisine Featuring:

Corn Beef and Cabbage Irish Bangers and Mash Shepard’s Pie Irish Soda Bread. 10 People- $150.00 | 20 People- $300.00

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NEW YEARS EVE PHOTOS www.ChartwellGCC.com

L ate N i g ht H appy H o u r Every Friday Night Starts in April Guest Bartenders Welcome 8:00 p.m. ~ Midnight Complimentary Bar side Hors D’oeuvres 8:00 ~ 10:00 p.m. Drink Specials and Good Times All Night Jeans are permitted after 9:00 in the Bar Area only please.

March Madness Let Chartwell handle all of your game day munchies with packages designed for 10, 20 or 30 people! Includes: Wings, Meatball Wimpies, Chili, Chips, Salsa and Popcorn! Just pick up and party down!

Match Madness Doubles Tournament: A&B Flights available, sign up with a partner or let the Tennis Staff help you find one. March 8-10 Ladies Doubles March 15-17 Men’s Doubles March 22-24 Mixed Doubles • New session on Clinics will begin March 12 and run through March 25. • April 28 is the last day of the Indoor Season the bubble is scheduled to be taken down April 30 • The outdoor courts should be ready for play by mid-April weather permitting. 13

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Tennis Clinics

March 12 - April 25 JUNIORS:

Tuesday Thursday Saturday

4:00-5:00 p.m. Orange Group (ages 8-10) 5:00-5:45 p.m. Red Group (ages 5-7) 4:00-5:00 p.m. Orange Group (ages 8-10) 4:30-6:00 p.m. Junior Team (Intermediate ages 9-13) 12:30-2:30 p.m. Junior Team (Advanced ages 13-17)

ADULTS:

CARDIO Monday 12:00-1:00 p.m. Thursday 12:00-1:00 p.m. Sunday 3:00-4:00 p.m. Ladies Wednesday 11:00-12:30 p.m. Advanced Beginner/Intermediate (2.0 level & Up) Men’s Saturday 11:00-12:30 p.m.

* POLICY REGARDING CLINICS * Members are encouraged to sign up for the entire 8-week session guaranteeing you a spot each week in that particular clinic. Once you sign up for the session, your account will be billed at the start of the session for 6 weeks. The 7th week is designed to allow those who miss a clinic to make it up and for those who don’t miss any clinics to receive an extra week at no additional cost. However, you may sign up as a drop in if there is space available and pay per clinic that you attend. Clinics fill quickly, so sign up in the Pro Shop for the entire session. A minimum of 3 people is needed to participate in a clinic and to receive a clinic rate. If less than 3 people sign up for a clinic, it will be canceled; if a clinic fills we will schedule another clinic to accommodate the overflow of players. In order to receive the Member rate for clinics or lessons, you must be either a Golf or Tennis Member.

MEMBER RATES PER ¾ hour $108 1 hour $168 1.5 hours $196

10 WEEK SESSION Drop In $18/clinic Drop In $23/clinic Drop In $28/clinic

NON-MEMBER RATES ¾ hour $138 1 hour $196 1.5 hours $198

PER 10 WEEK SESSION Drop In $23/clinic Drop In $28/clinic Drop In $33/clinic

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March 2013 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Kids Club

Tennis Match Madness

SATURDAY

Chili and Corn Bread Throwdown! Match Madness

Match Madness

Ladies Golf and Tennis Sign Up

Tennis Match Madness St. Patricks Day Carry Out Special Tennis 24 Match Madness

Golf Season Begins Tennis Match Madness Wine Dinner-Flora Springs

Tennis Match Madness

Chef ’s Table

March Madness Carry Out Special

Tennis Match Madness

Cooking Class

Easter Egg Hunt

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Ladies Twighlight Draft

Easter Sunday Brunch

April 2013 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

18 Hole Opening Day

THURSDAY

Happy Hour

Final Four Carry Out Special College Prep Cooking Class

Al Merrit and President’s Cup Qualifying

Masters Eve Tournament Twighlight Draft

9 Hole Opening Day

Happy Hour

Masters Green Jacket Scotch and Dinner Tasting Al Merrit and President’s Cup

President’s Ball Demo Day

Etiquette Class

Junior Golf Registration

Chef ’s Table All Sports Registration

Couples Twighlight

24 Administrative Professional Day Buffet Lunch

Junior Golf Registration

Chef Cooking Class Men’s Opening Day with Chef Todd Etiquette Class Happy Hour