Newsletter
Member MARCH- J U
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NE, 2016
Easter
EGG HUNT Saturday, March 26, 2016 11am to 1pm Children $10.00++ • Adults $15.00++ Children 5 and under free Easter Bunny will arrive at 11:30am Egg Hunt will start at 12pm.
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Easter
SUNDAY BUFFET Sunday March 27, 2016 11am to 3pm Adults $37.00++, Children 6-11 $14.00++, 5 and under free
IN THIS ISSUE Letter from the General Manager • New Members & Club Events The Membership Ambassador Program • Upcoming Holiday Event Information
GENERAL MANAGER
News
From the General Manager’s Desk Dear Woodmore Member,
having served as the First Assistant Golf Professional with Columbia Country Club. He is very excited in
Thank you for choosing The Country Club at Woodmore
his new role and has a great understanding of the
as your recreational home and for being a Member. Your
priorities of member and guest service expected here at
decision to call the club your home is a decision that we
Woodmore.
recognize and very much appreciate each and every day. As an update, the Club’s membership has grown by 192 In the coming year, you will see further progress in
Members to date and now totals 580 Members strong!
positioning Woodmore as a premier fine private club in
With your help, we will continue on this upward path
the Washington D.C. community. Through our continued
and further secure the Club’s future. In those efforts,
commitment in providing facilities customary of a
we are pleased to welcome back Ms. Mary Hudgins,
fine private club, you will see additional capital dollars
as Manager In Training, to the team at Woodmore. In
designated for projects this year to further enhance your
her roll, Mary will be working alongside Ms. Tamara
experience and that of your guests when entertaining.
Kemp, Director of Membership Sales, and the entire team in looking for ways to build added value to your
Understanding that while the physical enhancements to
membership and create partnerships with you to help
the club are necessary to keep pace with the industry and
in efforts to achieve our membership goals for 2016.
return this club to prominence, much attention must be
Please join me in welcoming her back to the Woodmore
paid to the level of service expected as a member of this
Family.
fine club. While Brandon Collins and the golf course operations team do a wonderful job in providing this level
The Country Club at Woodmore’s mission is to provide
of experience, Lashelle Thomas and Chef Ray Chen have
an exceptional level of service and create the very best
carefully laid the foundation through training programs
club experience, each and every day, for its Members.
and standards of operation to enhance the level of service
As always, please let me know how I or we may be of
and your experience when dining with us. Additionally,
assistance in any way.
I am pleased to announce that we have been fortunate to identify a candidate to continue the very high level of
Warm Regards,
service you have become accustom when visiting the golf operations of the club. Please join me in welcoming our new Director of Golf, Mr. Drew Thorsten. Drew comes to us from a storied club in the Washington D.C. metro area
Jon Vodehnal General Manager
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GENERAL MANAGER News
www.emeraldgreensresort.com Greetings Concert Golf Family, Emerald Greens Condo Resort is a boutique property featuring 50 condo suites located on the property of Carrollwood Country Club in beautiful Tampa, Florida. Each of our suites is approximately 1,100 square feet in size and features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. They come with a full kitchen, private balcony, separate living and dining areas, 3 flat screen televisions, memory foam bedding, high speed internet and so much more! Also, all guests of our resort have full access to enjoy the amenities of Carrollwood Country Club. This includes 27 holes of championship golf, 8 tennis courts, a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, state of the art fitness center and first class dining. As a member of a Concert Golf Country Club, you are eligible for discounted nightly room rates at Emerald Greens! To access the Concert Golf discounted rate, simply go to our website, select your dates of stay and enter the following promotion code in the “Promo/ Corporate Code” field: EGCR13941 Don’t forget that your membership at your Concert Golf Country Club transfers over to Carrollwood Country Club, so you can enjoy many of the benefits of your club here at Carrollwood Country Club! If there is anything we can assist you with please feel free to contact us anytime! Kindest Regards, The Emerald Greens Condo Resort Staff Emerald Greens Condo Resort 13941 Clubhouse Drive Tampa, FL 33618 Concierge@stayandplaytampa.com Phone: (813) 961-9400 Fax: (813) 961-9424 www.stayandplaytampa.com General Manager: Brent Pope Sales Manager: J.R. Pfeuffer
In Partnership With Allen Self General Manager (P) 813-961-1381 x124 (F) 813-962-0971 www.CarrollwoodCC.com www.CarrollwoodCCevents.com Carrollwood Country Club A Concert Golf Partners Property
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MEMBERSHIP
News
NEW MEMBERS Let’s give a warm welcome to our new members:
From The Membership Ambassador’s Desk We’re ready to leap into spring! Members, It is both the quality and camaraderie of the membership experience that demonstrates its true value. I hope you are enjoying your membership at the Country Club at Woodmore and are ready to participate in the various actives and events this season. A big warm welcome to our new members. Please introduce yourself to the many new faces at the “Wood” Referring a Member Many have inquired about the necessary steps in referring a member to join the Country Club at Woodmore and the benefits offered. First, you MUST introduce your referral to the Director of Membership Sales via phone, email, or in person. Second, the referral MUST state your name (first and last) on the membership application under sponsoring member. Lastly, you will be awarded One Month dues in the Membership category when the referred member joins, and you will become a membership Ambassador and have an opportunity to win a grand prize.
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Douglas Gentilcore Joseph Quash Thomas Theo Slagle Bruce Fischer Lisa McIntyre Anthony Stevenson Anthony Bolling Marlon Cook Peter Gibb Jeffrey Farrah Jospeh Pearson Natalie Smith Jana Zeigler Valeria Maddox Annette Johnson Terry Freeman Edwards Lorna Smith Tracie Honemond Carolyn Palmer Surya Gunaskara Domitria Vierira Matt Farage Robert Cogan Darryn Hyman Nicholas James
MEMBERSHIP News
The Membership Ambassador Program January 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016
Wednesday April, 6, 2016
Amelia Island awaits you! Refer your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to join The Country Club at Woodmore. You will earn points per referred member that joins and each member will receive the number of tickets based on the number of points accrued. Your tickets will be placed in a drawing for a chance to win a weekend getaway at The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island. You and a guest will enjoy a 1 room 2 night stay, a round of golf and a spa treatment for you and a guest to enjoy. Come on, we can do this! The more persons who join from your referral, increases your chances of winning. I am counting on your continued support and I look forward to hearing from you very soon!
Thursday March 31, 2016 An Evening of “Thanks” This past year, many of you participated in the Membership Ambassador Program by referring a new member who joined our distinguished membership roster. We would like to extend an invite to you to be our guests of honor and enjoy a private affair of “Thanks” on us. Not only are you contributing to the increase in the growth of the Woodmore Family but also to the continued success of the club. We look forward to honoring you!
On this day, we celebrate you! We appreciate you choosing the Country Club at Woodmore. Looking for a Quick Getaway? Why not visit one of Concert Golf Partners where your benefits mirrors your home Club privileges. Just say when and we’ll take care of the rest. Make it a great day,
Tamara Kemp Director of Membership Sales 301 249-8589 Direct 301-249-6100 Ext. 211
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Membership
Ambassador Program W I N A W E E K E N D G E TA W AY I N A M E L I A I S L A N D
If your referral joins The Country Club at Woodmore during
J A N U A RY 1 , 2 0 1 6 - J U N E 3 0 , 2 0 1 6
you have a chance to win a weekend getaway in Amelia Island. You and a guest will enjoy a 1 room 2 night stay at the luxurious Ritz Carlton which includes a round of golf and spa treatment all for you to have fun and unwind.
Please contact Tamara Kemp, Director of Membership Sales at tkemp@ccwoodmore.com or 301-249-8589
FOOD & BEVERAGE News
From the Catering Director’s Desk It’s a new year and with a new year comes a fresh look and new ideas! We’ve polished the dancefloor, cleaned the curtains, put on a fresh coat of paint, and our Chiavari event chairs have new custommade cushions! You may even notice some new faces around the clubhouse. It’s our way of maintaining a warm, inviting, and beautiful environment for your leisure activities. Throughout the winter months the staff here at “The Wood” have been working hard to come up with new ideas to make your experience here even more enjoyable. We have lots of fun activities and events planned for you in the coming months. Keep an eye out for upcoming events such as Comedy at the Wood, Movies by the Pool, Cognac and Cigars on the patio, and Bootcamp Classes in the gym. But, we can’t think of everything. Tell us what type of events you would like to see come to your country club. Please send your suggestions to me at nwilson@ccwoodmore.com. The frost is melting and soon the trees will begin to bud! We’ll dust off the patio chairs and bring out the umbrellas! Now is the perfect time to start planning your spring and summer events. Dates are booking fast! So, if you are planning a graduation party, pool party, or celebrating any other occasion, there is no time like the present to reserve space at The Country Club at Woodmore. Feel free to give me a call or send an e-mail to discuss your upcoming events. I’m looking forward to another wonderful year here with you at The Wood! Nakia Wilson Director of Catering 301-249-6100 ext. 206 nwilson@ccwoodmore.com www.ccwwodmoreevents.com Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram
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Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 26, 2016 11am to 1pm
BUFFET MENU Fresh Seasonal Fruit Salad Breakfast Pastry Display • Scrambled Egg Breakfast Potatoes • Crispy Bacon Waffles Station with Whipped Cream & Strawberries • Turkey Sausage Assorted Dessert
Easter Bunny will arrive at 11:30am Egg Hunt will start at 12pm Please do not forget to bring your baskets!
Children 6-11 yrs $10.00++ Adults $15.00++ Children 5 & Under free Please RSVP to Clubconcierge@ccwoodmore.com OR 301-249-6100 ext. 203 • 48 hour Cancellation Notice will be strictly enforced. Failure to adhere to policy will result in account being charged full price.
Easter Sunday Buffet Sunday March 27, 2016 11am to 3pm
Chilled Seafood Display to consist of: Shrimp Cocktail, Oyster on the Half Shell & Crab Legs with Lemon Wedges and Cocktail Sauce • Fresh Fruit Display • Fresh Seasonal Baby Spinach with Sliced Strawberries, Toasted Almond Tossed with Strawberry Vinaigrette • Breakfast Pastry Display • Oven Baked Cinnamon French Toast • Omelet Station • Crispy Bacon • Chicken Sausage • Hash Brown Potato Pancakes • Cheesy Grits with Shrimp • Sliced Roasted Leg of Lamb with Minty Rosemary Glaze • Carving Station with Baked Spiral Ham with Honey Raisin Sauce • Chicken & Waffles with Gravy • Assorted Dessert Station
Adults $37.00++,Children 6-11 $14.00++ Children 5 & Under Free
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Please RSVP to Clubconcierge@ccwoodmore.com OR 301-249-6100 ext. 203 48 hour Cancellation Notice will be strictly enforced. Failure to adhere to policy will result in account being charged full price
Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 8th 2016 11:30am Seating & 2pm Seating
Menu
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display * Breakfast Bread & Pastry Display * Chopped Romaine & Baby Spring Mix Salad Station with assorted toppings * Omelet Station * Waffle Station with Berries & Whipped Cream * Raw Bar to include Chilled Shrimp Cocktail, Crab Legs & Oysters on the Half Shell * Crispy Bacon * Chicken Sausage * Potato O'Brien * Cheesy Shrimp & Grits * Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes * Chilean Seabass with Honey Ginger Glaze over Whipped Sweet Potaotes * Sliced Roasted Breast of Chicken with Rosemary Glaze * Carved Rack of Lamb with Green Curry Sauce * Rice Pilaf * Grilled Asparagus * Assorted Dinner Rolls & Desserts Adults $50.00++ Children (6-11yrs) $15.00 Under 5 Free
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED to Clubconcierge@ccwoodmore.com OR 301-249-6100 ext 203. Deadline for reservations are Wednesday May 4th by 5pm Cancellation Policy will be Strictly Enforced
CELEBRATION! MONDAY, MAY 30TH -11AM TO 3PM POOL OPENING DAY FROM 11AM TO 6PM MIXED GREEN SALAD, WOODMORE SALAD, BBQ CHICKEN, BABY BACK RIBS, ANGUS BURGER, TURKEY BURGERS, 1/4LB BEEF HOT DOGS, GRILLED CRAB LEGS, BOSTON BAKED BEANS, CORN ON THE COB, CREAMY MACARONI & CHEESE, PASTA SALAD, ASSORTED BREADS, STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE, ASSORTED PIES PLEASE RSVP TO CLUBCONCIERGE@CCWOODMORE OR 301-249-6100 EXT 203 NO LATER 9 THAN FRIDAY MAY 27TH BY 5PM. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
FOOD & BEVERAGE
News
From the Food & Beverage Directors Desk Dear Members of Woodmore, There were a few obstacles and challenges faced throughout the year, but together we worked through them and I would like to thank all of you for making 2015 such a wonderful year for the club! We have put together a calendar of club events throughout the year with hopes that with enough advanced notice, we can expect to see each and every one of our members. We are looking forward to making 2016 the best year it can be! As always, if there is anything you may need, have any questions, comments or concerns please do not hesitate contact me at lthomas@ccwoodmore.com or (301)292-6100 ext 207. Warmest Regards, LaShelle Thomas Director of Food & Beverage
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March Madness Specials
March 16 to April 4th During NCAA Games only
$8 Chili Nachos $2 off Order of Wings ½ Price Burgers with 25¢ toppings $2 off any Flatbread $2 off Draft Beer $6 Specialty Cocktails
March
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Saturday, March 26th- Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 27th- Easter Brunch
April Sunday, April 24th- Jazz Brunch
May Sunday, May 8th- Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 29th- Jazz Brunch Monday, May 30th- Memorial Day Cookout
June Sunday, June 19th- Father’s Day Cookout Sunday, June 26th- Jazz Brunch
July
Monday, July 4th- 4th of July Cookout Sunday, July 31st- Jazz Brunch
August
Sunday, August 28th- Jazz Brunch
September
Monday, September 5th- Labor Day Cookout Sunday, September 25th- Jazz Brunch
October
Friday, October 28th- Kid’s Halloween Party Sunday, October 30th- Jazz Brunch
November
Sunday, November 27th- Jazz Brunch
December
Saturday, December 17th- Santa Brunch Sunday, December 18th- Jazz Brunch
Reservations can be made at Clubconcierge@ccwoodmore.com OR 301-249-6100 ext. 203
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TENNIS
News
The Country Club at Woodmore offers a variety of Tennis Programming for all levels of player ability and a variety of instruction opportunities. Choose from Clinics or Private Lessons with our Tennis instructor Mr. Kenny Callender. Please contact him via Email: wkc74@hotmail.com or Phone: 202-427-3324
Private Lesson or Hitting Session (1 on 1)/1 hour Member- $70 Non-member- $75
Semi-private Lesson (2 on 1)/1 hour Member- $90 Non-member- $100
Group Lesson (minimum of 3 people)/1 hour Member- $20 Non-member $25
Additionally, Mr. Callender is available for USTA Team practices. The price will be determined by the length of the practice and number of people. If there are tournaments the price will be determined well in advance of the tournament.
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GOLF News
2016 Promotions Winter Clearance All Merchandise 25%-75% OFF
Donald Ross, Footjoy & Peter Millar 25% Off
Adidas, Ashworth, Cutter & Buck, Dunning, EP Pro, Fairway & Greene, Nike, Sun Mountain, Puma, & Zero Restriction 50% Off
Vintage logo 75% OFF
Winter Clearance ends at the start of spring, Sunday, March 20, 2016.
EXPERIENCE THE UNMETALWOOD! M1’s & M2’s Uncompromising Multi-material Design Gives You Unparalleled Personalization To Dial In Your Best Distance More Often.
GET ‘EM While they’re hot!!! Guest Booklet
Purchase 10 guest passes for $600 and save a total of $200 off of the standard guest rate fee. This great offer will expire on February 29 so, act now!
Unlimited Golf Cart Fees
$1,200 Pay all of your 2016 golf car fees up front in order to save some dough!
Stop by the Professional Shop to sign up for a Fitting. Limited Spots Available. Walk ups welcome!
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GOLF
News
2016 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Saturday, April 9th - Opening Day Tuesday & Wednesday, April 12th & 13th Greens Aerification (Course Closed) Thursday, April 28th - Men’s Twilight Starts Saturday, May 7th - Couples Classic Saturday & Sunday, May 14th & 15th Woodmore Cup Sunday, May 22nd - Super’s Revenge Saturday & Sunday, June 11th & 12th Member-Member Sunday, June 19th – Parent-Child Challenge Wednesday, June 22nd Women’s Member-Guest Friday, June 24th – One-Day Member-Guest Monday, July 4th - Firecracker Open Tuesday – Friday, July 12th – 15th - Junior Week Saturday, July 16th - Junior Club Championship Sunday, July 23rd – King & Queen Saturday & Sunday, August 6th & 7th Senior’s Club Championship Saturday & Sunday, August 6th & 7th – Women’s Club Championship Friday – Sunday, August 12th – 14th Gentlemen’s Club Championship Thursday, September 22nd Senior Member-Guest Thursday – Saturday, October 6th – 8th Men’s Invitational Monday & Tuesday, October 17th – 18th Greens Aerification (Course Closed) Sunday, October 23rd - Closing Day Saturday, November 19th - Turkey Shootout
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2016 JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Junior Launch Party
Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th - Location: Pool (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm) Kick-off party to get juniors excited for the upcoming season as we will provide handouts for all parents and guardians. In addition, there will be fun-filled events with SNAG Golf, corn hole and chipping contests.
Weekly Junior Clinics
June 1st - Memorial Day Week thru Labor Day Weekend September 4th - $20 per clinic Every Wednesday (5:00 pm to 6:00 pm) starting June 1st and Sundays starting June 5th (2:00 pm to 3:00 pm) These weekly, hour long clinics provide a chance for group instruction that is designed to touch on different parts of the game in order to give your child all the tools to be successful in this game.
Parent – Child Championship
Sunday, June 19th (1:00 pm tee times) - $25 per team (cart fee additional) An 18-hole or nine-hole competition depending on age. Two-person team tournament with a scramble format designed to find Woodmore’s premier golfing family. Teams can be any combination of adult and junior and is a wonderful opportunity for friendly competition and family bonding.
Three-Day Junior Camps
June 28th – June 30th & August 2nd – 4th (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) $125 per child These three-day camps will be comparable to our traditional Junior Week as it will allow your children access to Woodmore’s golf and aquatic facilities with our primary focus on professional instruction.
Pro – junior
Sunday, June 26th (2:00 pm) & August 21st (5:00 pm) - No Cost A three-hole competition contested from the Blue Tees that will allow juniors the opportunity to play on the golf course with a member of the Professional Staff. The event will include on course instruction, rules, course etiquette and a little friendly competition.
Junior Week
July 12th – 15th (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) - $150 per child An experience for juniors aged 5-17 that provides your children access to Woodmore’s golf and aquatic facilities with our primary focus on professional instruction. This is an ultimate opportunity to learn valuable golf skills and meet new friends.
Junior Club Championship
July 16th (3:00 pm tee times) - No Cost An 18-hole competitive stroke-play event with gross and net flights based on age for junior boys and girls. This event will be limited to juniors ages 9 – 17 and the overall winner will be crowned the 2016 Junior Champion.
Junior Member-Guest
August 27th (3:00 pm tee times) - No Cost An 18-hole and nine-hole, 2-person better ball event divided into two separate flights. This event will provide gross and net divisions with special events for the entire field. This will be the premier junior event that allows Woodmore’s junior golfers to show off this wonderful facility with up to three guests
GREEN News
resting in the turf. This provides golfers with ease of access
Greetings from the Grounds Department!
and keeps the majority of the rake elevated, which reduces the
I hope this newsletter finds everyone doing well and gearing
ballmarks and divots, the most important thing to remember
up for the upcoming golf season. As we get underway, I would like to ask everyone for their assistance in maintaining the golf course this season. Please repair your ballmarks and divots as you enjoy your round. A properly repaired ballmark or divot will heal significantly faster than an unrepaired one and, more importantly, will provide your fellow members with better conditions over the course of the season. There is no preferred method to performing either of these practices. A tee can be used as an effective repair tool just as the actual ballmark repair tool. In the fairway, a divot can be replaced or sand can be used if necessary. What I would like to see us focus on as a club is playability. If there is any doubt on the proper procedure, just remember to leave the playing surface in a condition that you would feel comfortable playing from yourself. When you play out of a bunker, please rake out not only your pitch mark, but your footprints as well. When entering the bunker, it is advisable to enter the on the low or flat side. This will help us maintain the integrity of our faces. I prefer that rakes are left with the head in bunker and the handle
potential that it interferes with approaching golf balls. As with when raking a bunker is that you leave it in a condition that you would feel comfortable playing from. Please follow traffic control markings and scatter your carts as much as possible. Excessive golf cart traffic through a single area tears turf and compacts the soil causing weakened and thin areas. I would also encourage you to enter and exit golf holes through mulch beds where there is no turf to injure. Finally, please do not drive golf carts through naturalized areas on the golf course. I thank everyone in advance for their help in maintaining the golf course and practicing good golf course etiquette. I am confident that if we work together, we can improve our day-today golf course conditions. As a reminder, greens aerification will take place on April 12th and 13th this spring. For the most up to date golf course information, please follow us on twitter @ccwoodmore. I look forward to seeing everyone out here soon!
Fairways and Greens, Brandon Collins, Golf Course Superintendent
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CLUBHOUSE HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY Closed TUESDAY 8 am – 5 pm WEDNESDAY • THURSDAY • FRIDAY • SATURDAY 8 am – 9 pm SUNDAY 8 am – 6 pm DINING HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY - TUESDAY Closed WEDNESDAY • THURSDAY • FRIDAY 11:30 am – 9 pm SATURDAY 8 am – 9 pm SUNDAY 8 am – 6 pm GOLF SHOP HOURS OF OPERATION TUESDAY - SUNDAY 7 am – 7 pm CLOSING TIME WILL VARY ACCORDING TO DUSK Bag Storage & Range will be open 30 minutes before the first available tee time.
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