In the Rough November 2015 by Private Club Marketing

NOVEMBER 2015

THE NEWSLETTER OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB

NBCC CLUB UPDATE

Club Update Hello and Happy Thanksgiving! Fall is finally upon us, cooler temperatures have arrived at long last, and the 20th anniversary of the Toshiba Classic here at Newport Beach Country Club is now in the rearview mirror. Congratulations to all of the participants—PGA Champions TOUR players and Pro-Am contestants alike. Tournament results will be published in December’s “In the Rough” along with photographs of our members enjoying the competition and camaraderie in the “Clubhouse Tent” and around the golf course. Thanks to all for another successful event, and special thanks to Ron Benedict, Mike Novak and the Golf Course Maintenance staff for another year of hard work delivering a beautiful golf course under very difficult conditions. With the 2016 Toshiba Classic behind us, the staff at Newport Beach Country Club can turn its attention fully towards next year’s Clubhouse Grand Opening and the next exciting era in NBCC’s storied history. To that end, we’ve added some new key staff members and will certainly be bringing on quite a few more in the coming weeks and months. In our Food & Beverage department, please welcome to the NBCC family Mr. Daniel Daoud, Food & Beverage Manager, and Mr. Anthony Paccione, Food & Beverage Supervisor. Daniel and Anthony are the first arrivals to what will be an expanded Food & Beverage team responsible for providing sophisticated service while retaining that traditional NBCC familiarity and special touch. These men are fortunate to inherit the treasured dining room staff at NBCC and our members can expect the same recognition and warmth in the new Clubhouse as our core staff will remain in place to set the example for the new faces we’ll be seeing as we get closer to opening. Speaking of “getting closer,” the project remains on schedule for an early spring opening and 2016 is now just days away. The joyfully hectic upcoming holiday season should serve to keep us all occupied and help the time fly during these final few months of construction. The anticipation is building as our members will need to wait just a few months past Christmas before we get to open the best present of all: a new 56,000 square foot place to call home well into the 21st Century. Look for the weekly email communication for updates over the winter to stay apprised. We look forward to welcoming you all at the Club. Sincerely, Casey Kaut General Manager

IN THE ROUGH The official publication of Newport Beach Country Club Published monthly for club members. 1600 East Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 644-9550 www.newportbeachcc.com Golf Shop (949) 644-9680 CASEY KAUT General Manager CLUB POSITIONS Handicap................................. Stewart Thomson SCGA Liaison................................... Mark Turkel STAFF Assistant General Manager............. .Leticia Rice Head Golf Professional..................Carlo Borunda Superintendent.............................. Ron Benedict Teaching Professional LPGA........... Pam Higgins Executive Chef........................... Lonnie Shepard Membership Director.......................... Clint Cook Director of Member Relations........ Yoona Chang Catering Sales Manager..........Allison Sparkamn Acct. Receivable....................... Melanie Stacklie WOMEN’S GOLF ASSN. Chairman...................................... Barbara Davis Tournaments....................................Kathy Lowe Secretary....................................... Sally Hackley Treasurer..................................... Carolyn Holder Handicap.........................Cheri Elink-Schuurman Rules.................................................Debra Allen Membership...................................Sara Hinman Publicity..........................................Phoebe Loos Prizes...............................................Judy Muncy Daily Events................................... Anne Carlsen

Men’s Pro-Am Tournament Wednesday, December 9 One of the best tournaments of the year. Three members play with Two PGA Professionals from local clubs. Select your own NBCC Partners. Register in the Golf Shop

Sunday Events............................... Sandy Moran WSCGA Liason............................. Melinda Jones Spring Team...............................Debbie Fleming Board Advisor............................... Jo Vandervort IN THE ROUGH Editor............................................. ...Leticia Rice Art Director..................................... Kristilyn Goff

NBCC MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Membership News It is truly hard to believe that we are into November and Thanksgiving will soon be here. As of this writing I look forward to seeing all our members out enjoying the Toshiba Classic. Thank you for your support of the Toshiba Classic this year and the years to come. We appreciate your continued patience as we hit the stretch run of the clubhouse project. Interest in membership opportunities has been unwavering this past month specifically with the Social Sport category. As many of you are aware, we finished up the month of September and our member referral program with over one hundred new Social Sport Members. I have been frequently asked recently if we have a target number of total Social Members and where we are currently in relation to that capacity. Yes, we have a target capacity of 300 total Social Members and we currently have just shy of 200 after our very successful summer membership drive. Needless to say, we now have a limited number of spots available, and with significant interest expected to continue, now is a very good time for your friends and associates to get involved while the opportunity still exists. A huge thank you to all of those who participated in the social membership referral program. I appreciate the time and effort you made as Member Sponsors to introduce your friends and to allow us to grow the Club the right way. We are thrilled with all of our newest members, many of which are family of some of our long time members and others friends and neighbors. Because of the number of new members I have chosen to list them in the adjacent column by last name. Thanks again and enjoy this exciting ride! Sincerely, Clint Cook Membership Director

• Akerblom

• deVengoechea

• Marovic

• Sigmund

• Allred

• Duarte

• Mason

• Simmonds

• Anderson

• Dumas

• McCormick

• Schroeder

• Anenberg

• Forth

• McHugh

• Stauff

• Artunian

• Goethals

• Meyer

• Steinke

• Arvizu

• Gorczyca

• Nielson

• Swanson

• Bonwell

• Gordon

• Norman

• Tangredi

• Byers

• Green

• O’Brien

• Taylor

• Capek

• Hauge

• O’Keefe

• Ursini

• Carlton

• Heaney

• Olson

• Vo

• Conant

• Herrick

• Phillips

• Walker, M

• Conard

• Holley

• Plotke

• Walker, T

• Conners

• Irwin

• Podany

• Ward

• Cole

• Iseley

• Purdy

• Wetton

• Collie

• Jones

• Rebal

• Whitten

• Curci

• Kennedy

• Rogers

• Winton

• D’Ambrosia

• Kline

• Saeger

• Young

• Daruty

• Krupoff

• Salvucci

• Yun

• Delano

• Leckband

• Sargent

• Zak

• Denarola

• Macbeth

• Seberg

• Zigner

NBCC NEWS

NBCC Golf Update October was all about the Toshiba Classic. As I write this article I can’t help but be proud of the Golf Operations Staff and all the employees at NBCC for their hard work and diligence in preparing for the Toshiba Classic. Not only is this year’s event being held at a different time of year it has also been a challenge due to the loss of our clubhouse (not that anyone wants it back, we can’t wait for the new one). Through all the preparations our staff has remained excited and eager to welcome our members to the 2016 tournament. I look forward to sharing my experience with you next month. This will be my first time representing NBCC as Head Golf Professional and I hope to do the club proud. As we focus on the events of this month I can’t wait for Thanksgiving! This is one of my favorite holidays as I get to enjoy it by spending the day with my wife and daughters and we, as a family, get to enjoy my mom’s wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. I’m sure my wife will forgive for saying this but mom’s Thanksgiving dinner is the BEST! I am also thankful for the family I have here at the Club and our newest extended family addition. Congratulations to Robbie Maurer and his wife Amber who welcomed their second child, Clark to the world on October 12th! At 8 lbs. 10 oz. he made quite the entrance. The kid already won me over and made my life ea0sier with his arrival coming one week earlier than expected, which allowed Robbie to return to work just in time for the Toshiba Classic. Way to go KID! Aside from our new friend, Clark I am proud to say we have a wonderful Staff of Professionals and Outside Service Attendants at the club. Thank you to all our members for making each one of us feel appreciated each day you come to the Club. Enjoy your holiday and please continue to let the Golf Shop Staff know how we can improve your experience at the Club.

Sincerly, Carlo Borunda Head Golf Professional, PGA

For the Fall Season we are offering Chef Jessie’s Pumpkin Pie

NBCC Hole in One

By the Slice with Fresh Whipped Cream $4.00 plus tax & gratuity Whole Pie $16.00 plus tax & gratuity

Congratulation to Mr. Steve Wilburn on his hole in one recorded on 10/18/15 on the 111 yard 4th hole!

NBCC TOURNAMENT NEWS

Men’s President Cup It was a long hard fought battle. Did we mention long? Thank you to our over 60 participants in this year’s Men’s President’s Cup. Matches began in May and played on a round by round basis until we were left with the final four flight winners. Flight Winners Jack Nicklaus Flight...........................................Tobin Bogard Arnold Palmer Flight............................................ Rick Weiner Fred Couples Flight..............................................Gary Uecker Hale Irwin Flight....................................................... Otto Reyer Flight winners Tobin Bogard and Rick Weiner matched up for play as did Gary Uecker and Otto Reyer. Once the semifinals were over the stage was set for a matchup between Tobin Bogard and Gary Uecker. Our congratulations go out to the 2016 Men’s President’s Cup winner, Tobin Bogard.

FIESTA FRIDAYS

NBCC

BBQ

Celebrated Fridays from 5–8 pm

$14.95 per person $8.95 for Children 12 &under

JOIN US WEDNESDAY NIGHTS FOR OUR PATIO BARBEQUE FROM 5–8 PM

Reservations Recommended

Barbeque selections include: Angus Beef Cheese Burgers, Grilled Chicken Burgers, Grilled Swordfish Burgers. All entrees are $8.95 (Plus tax & gratuity). We offer half price on all well drinks, house wine and domestic beer. Kids 10 and under eat free! Our kids menu includes kids Cheese Burger, Macaroni & Cheese, and Chicken Strips

LADIES TOURNAMENT NEWS

Ladies Oktoberfest Tournament If you want a really great Oktoberfest, turn it over to a German to plan an event that makes you think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been transported to Munich. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group Senior German Creative Director Traudi Schoenek, with the very capable assistance of Tina Newman, planned and executed a high energy member guest day. Members and guests found themselves teeing off next to a large beer keg while being serenaded with music clearly recorded at a German beer hall. The dining room was filled with blue and white balloons and Bavarian streamers, and on each table, German beer bottles, lovingly collected over several months, were displayed with white flowers. Lunch was, of course, bratwurst and sauerkraut (how could it be anything else?) with Bavarian chocolate cupcakes to round it all off. Prizes were paid through fifth place in three flights, clearly way too many to list here so congratulations to all our winners and thank you to all our participants!

LADIES TOURNAMENT NEWS

Mary K. Browne Tournament Our major annual member-member net tournament, the Mary K. Browne, was held on October 6th and 8th and proved to be a fun day for everyone. This tournament was created by Mary K. Browne (1891-1971), a former member of NBCC and of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Among her many golf and tennis trophies, she won the Southern California golf championship in 1924 and the Cleveland Women’s Golf Association Championship in 1931, 1932, 1934 and 1935. We are proud to commemorate this exceptional woman athlete. And thank you to the exceptional women of NBCC who participate in this and all our events throughout the year! 2015 Champions. . . . Joan Solon & Peggy Domasin A Flight 1st place Gross. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morsey & Newkirk 1st place Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fleming & Igata 2nd place Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weiner & Cline 3rd place Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Takada & Sharf C/O

2015 Mary K Browne Champions Joan Solon and Peggy Domasin

A Flight 1st Gross Ailam Newkirk & Lisa Morsey

B Flight 1st place Gross . . . . . . . . . . . Elink-Schuurman & Choi 1st place Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Croul & Wilkerson 2nd place Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walker & Roche 3rd place Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Somers & Guggenheim C Flight 1st place Gross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colm & Watrous 1st place Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stoneman & Keilch 2nd place Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hooven & Loos C/O 3rd place Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yi & Ivan C/O

B Flight 1st Gross Sohee Choi & Cheri Elink-Schuurman

Low Net When you have that round when just everything goes right . . . did you know Golf Shop credit (and accolades) go each month to the Women’s Group member with the lowest net score? If you think there is any chance it might be you, complete a separate score card for your magical round, write “LOW NET” on it, and place it in the box next to the computer in the Golf Shop where your regular score cards go. Please make sure the card is signed, dated, and attested. AND, if this would happen to make you low net of the year, your name would go on a plaque which will (in the not too distant future) hang in the ladies locker room (or thereabouts).

C Flight Gross Ann Colm & Joanie Watrous

Closest to Hole Winners #8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12’ 7” Liz Van Linge #13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16’ 2” Gaye Roche #4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12’ 2”Ann Colm

Thanksgiving Dinner First Seating 1:00 pm Last Seating 5:00 pm

Reservations Required

LADIE’S NEWS

Roxy’s Rules With the El Niño coming up, Roxy thinks you need to know the rules for casual water. Casual water is any temporary accumulation of water on the course that is not in the water hazard and is visible before or after the player takes his stance. Dew and frost are not casual water. The rules for relief are found in rule 25–1. Roxy suggests you read this rule in full. To briefly summarize, if the casual water is found “through the green” you may drop, without penalty, within one club length from the nearest point of relief. The nearest point of relief must not be in a hazard or on the putting green. When the ball is dropped it must first strike the course at a spot that avoids the casual water. In other words, if you take relief, then you must take complete relief. If the casual water is in a bunker, the drop must be in the bunker to avoid a penalty. If you want to drop outside the bunker you take a one stroke penalty, and drop keeping the point where the ball originally lay directly between the hole and the spot where the ball is dropped. There is no limit as to how far behind the bunker you can drop. On the putting green you may lift and place the ball without penalty at the nearest point of relief not in a hazard or closer to the hole. The nearest point of relief may be off the putting green. Or if you don’t like any of those choices, don’t play when it’s wet outside. Rule on! If you have any questions, E-mail Roxy at debraeallen@ yahoo.com

HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Hip, hip hooray, let’s plan for the holidays!! The Stagette is coming December 3, NBCC women only, it’s not for the men. “Snowmen and Sleigh Bells” the theme this year, So gather your foursome, you’ve nothing to fear! Our “Snowmen” work hard to make everything fun, By changing some holes (the even ones), You’ll play some games, and laugh a lot, Have a yummy lunch that will hit the spot! More info is coming, and soon you will hear, Everything else so get your clubs in gear. Thursday, December 3 is the special date, Start planning now, you don’t want to be late!

JOIN US FOR BRUNCH Every Saturday & Sunday 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

CLUB EVENTS

NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB

BISTRO NIGHT SUNDAYS SUNDAYS 5–8 5–8 PM PM AA LA LA CARTE CARTE MENU MENU

BIRTHDAY NIGHT CELEBRATION! NOVEMBER 18TH & DECEMBER 16TH

Members who celebrate their birthday this month will receive a Complimentary Cocktail Choice of Seasonal Greens Choice of Entree “Birthday” Dessert Don’t wait until your birthday month to join us for this night of culinary delights at the club. We feature a different menu every month that you are sure to enjoy! Dinner Service: 6-8 pm Call for reservations. SO...LET’S SHARE THE CELEBRATION! A FABULOUS TIME AWAITS YOU AND YOUR GUESTS!

Reservations Highly Recommended

SALAD • PIZZA • STEAK • FISH • CHICKEN

Sponsor a Member

Receive a $1,000 gift certificate for the golf shop and a champagne dinner when you sponsor a new member. Do you know of friends or colleagues that enjoy the privileges of an immaculate 18 hole private golf course and sophisticated club with commanding views of the golf course, Newport Harbor and the Pacific Ocean? Membership by Invitation is a great way to strengthen and preserve this unique new exclusive venue. Individuals who are invited to join will enjoy this unique and inspiring golf club established to provide a championship golf challenge within a private club atmosphere.

Contact Clint Cook at (949) 644-9550 and tell him about your friend, relative or business associate and he will give them a call. If they join as a golfing member, the club will host you to a champagne dinner for four and a $1,000 Golf Shop Merchandise Credit! Must register referral name with Clint to be eligible.

NBCC DINING

Dining at the Club Breakfast Tuesday through Friday 8:30 am–11:30 am

Bon Appétit

Lunch Tuesday through Friday 11:30 am–2:00 pm

Happy Thanksgiving!

Saturday and Sunday Brunch 7:30 am–2:00 pm Bistro Menu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Reservations Highly Recommended. Fiesta Fridays 5:00 pm–8:00 pm $14.95 Per Person and $8.95 for Children, 12 and under, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations Recommended. Bar Menu Tuesdays through Sundays 2:00–6:00 pm Wednesdays Patio BBQ 5:00–8:00 pm $8.95 plus tax and gratuity. Kids Eat Free. Birthday Night Celebration! November 18 and December 16 6:00–8:00 pm Members who celebrate their birthday this month will receive a complimentary dinner. Call for reservations.

As I write this we are busily preparing for the 2016 Toshiba Classic. What an undertaking it has been for this year. Congratulations to Jeff Purser and his staff for the outstanding work they have done to make the event a reality. As for our own Newport Beach Country Club Clubhouse tent it is amazing. I can’t wait to see it full of all our members all out enjoying the tournament. October was definitely a busy month and we all love the Toshiba Classic but boy are we happy to get into the holiday spirit! Aside from Toshiba we have been busy at work preparing to bring you a wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner that we are sure you will enjoy. Please make sure to get your reservation in early as seating is limited and be sure to save room for Chef Jesse’s homemade pumpkin pie. Also this month we unveil our new Sunday Night Bistro Menu. Join us for this fun new night at the club. The new a la carte menu offers wonderful dinner selections for everyone to enjoy. I look forward to greeting you for the debut of Bistro Night on Sunday, November 8th and as always we look forward to welcoming you to the club. May you enjoy a happy Thanksgiving and wonderful holiday season.

Lonnie Shepard Executive Chef

Jesse Gonzales Executive Sous Chef

LADIES NEWS NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 CALENDAR

Sunday

Monday

2 TOSHIBA CLASSIC GOLF COURSE CLOSED

Brunch Menu 7:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Menu 2–5 pm

Tuesday Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm

Brunch Menu 7:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Menu 2–5 pm New Bistro Menu 5–8 pm

Practice Facilities Open 1–4 pm

Golf Course, Dining Room & Tee Box Closed

23 Practice Facilities Open 1–4 pm

Brunch Menu 7:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Menu 2–5 pm New Bistro Menu 5–8 pm

Family Santa Night 3–7 pm

13 Brunch Menu 7:30 am–2:00 pm Candlelight Christmas Buffet Seatings 5–7:30 pm

30 Practice Facilities Open 1–4 pm

Practice Facilities Open 1–4 pm

Golf Course, Dining Room & Tee Box Closed

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Saturday

Brunch Menu 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm

Ladies Guest Ball Day 8:30 am shotgun luncheon to follow

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Men’s Turkey Shoot 11:30 am Shotgun

Bar Menu 2–5 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm Patio Only

Thanksgiving Dinner

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm BBQ 5–8 pm

Last Seating 5 pm

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm

4 Ladies Stagette 8:30 am Shotgun lunch to follow

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Fiesta Fridays 5–8 pm

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Fiesta Fridays 5–8 pm

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Birthday Night 6–10 pm

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm No BBQ

Brunch Menu 7:30 am – 2:00 pm Bar Menu 2–5 pm Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Brunch Menu 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm Patio Only No BBQ

Bar Menu 2–5 pm

Hors d’oeuvres 3–5 pm

Men’s Pro Am 10 am Shotgun followed by awards

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Fiesta Fridays 5–8 pm

Reservations Required

Bar Menu 2–5 pm

First Seating 1 pm

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Continental Breakfast

NO Patio BBQ

Brunch Menu 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

Fiesta Fridays 5–8 pm

No BBQ

Fiesta Fridays 5–8 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm

Hors d’oeuvres 3–5 pm

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Golf Course, Dining Room & Tee Box Closed

Birthday Night 6–10 pm

Golf Course, Dining Room & Tee Box Closed Practice Facilities Open 1–4 pm

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Friday

Ladies Turkey Shoot Regular Tee Times

Golf Course, Dining Room & Tee Box Closed

Brunch Menu 7:30 am–2:00 pm

BBQ 5–8 pm

New Bistro Menu 5–8 pm

Thursday

Fiesta Fridays 5–8 pm

Mariner’s Christian School Golf Tournament

Wednesday

Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm Bar Menu 2–5 pm Fiesta Fridays 5–8 pm

Bar Menu 2–5 pm Hors d’oeuvres, 3–5 pm

Brunch Menu 7:30 am – 2:00 pm Bar Menu 2–5 pm Hors d’oeuvres,

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