CLUB Membership Newsletter
May 2019
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DIRECTORY
JANUARY 2017
HOURS OF OPERATION
PHONE DIRECTORY
CAMP CREEK GOLF CLUB Golf Shop: 7 AM – 5 PM Golf Course & Range: 7:30 AM – Sunset Breakfast: 7:30 – 11 AM Lunch: 11 AM – 4 PM 19th Hole Grille: 7 AM – 5 PM Closed Mondays Phone: 850.231.7601
THE CLUBS BY JOE
SHARK’S TOOTH GOLF CLUB Golf Shop: 7 AM – 5 PM Golf Course & Range: 7:30 AM – Sunset Wednesday – Monday Breakfast: 7:30 – 11 AM Lunch: 11 AM – 3 PM Closed Tuesdays Phone: 850.249.3015 WATERSOUND BEACH CLUB Club Hours: 9 AM – Sunset, daily Beach Service: 9 AM – Sunset, daily Food Service: 11 AM – Sunset, daily Bar: 11 AM – Sunset, daily Phone: 850.534.2500 ORIGINS GOLF CLUB 7:30 AM — Sunset Footgolf: Available after 1 PM, 7 days a week Phone: 850.213.5090
Mike Jansen, Director of Club Operations............................. 850.249.3045 Sean McGaughey, Director of Golf ..................................... 850.249.4167 Barry Webb, Director of Tennis .......................................... 205.903.8743 Carly Sostheim, Director of Membership .............................. 850.213.5182 Carolyn Webre, Membership Sales & Relations Manager ........ 850.213.5179 Victoria Grandal, Marketing Coordinator .............................. 850.213.5183 Hollie Parker, Membership Coordinator ................................ 850.213.5181 Katelyn O’Keefe, Membership Accounting ........................... 850.641.0009 Madison Smiedendorf, Wedding Sales & Service Manager ...... 850.249.3042
CAMP CREEK GOLF CLUB Camp Creek Golf Club ..................................................... 850.231.7601 19th Hole Grille ............................................................... 850.231.7603 Lee Moran, Head Golf Professional ...................................... 850.231.7602
SHARK’S TOOTH GOLF CLUB Golf Shop ...................................................................... 850.249.3041 Grille/Lounge/Reservations ............................................... 850.249.3015 Sharon Carson, Club Manager .......................................... 850.249.3048 Christopher Waycuilis, Executive Chef ................................. 850.249.3011 Matthew Hipps, Head Golf Professional .............................. 850.249.3046
WATERSOUND BEACH CLUB WaterSound Beach Club .................................................... 850.534.2500 Curtis Brooks, Club Manager ............................................. 850.534.2078 Chris Clements, Restaurant Manager .................................. 850.534.2075 Samantha Kasten, Restaurant Manager ............................... 850.534.2075 Diego Caiza, Restaurant Manager .................................. 850.534.2075 Dan Bower, Executive Chef ................................................ 850.534.2077
WATERSOUND ORIGINS GOLF CLUB Golf Shop ......................................................................850.213.5090
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WELCOME THE CLUBS BY JOE WELCOMES SHARON CARSON TO THE TEAM! The Clubs by JOE is excited to welcome Sharon Carson to our team as Club Manager at Shark’s Tooth Golf Club. Although native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sharon has been familiar with the area for the majority of her life from having family spread all over the Southeast – including Destin. Sharon brings with her a wealth of knowledge in the industry. Prior to joining The Clubs by JOE family, Sharon worked at country clubs in the Chattanooga area for several years. Most recently, she oversaw food and beverage operations for Burnt Pine Golf Club at Sandestin. In addition to her hospitality experience, Sharon has held positions in a variety of fields, including an extensive legal career. In her free time, Sharon enjoys spending time outdoors. From hiking and biking the area’s trails to boating and sports, Sharon feels most at home when she can be active with her family and friends. To help her relax and reset, Sharon also enjoys going to the beach, traveling, reading, and writing short stories and poetry. We are confident that Sharon’s professionalism, creativity and diverse experience in the industry will be an invaluable asset to Shark’s Tooth and The Clubs by JOE. Sharon looks forward to getting to know all of our Members and continuing to enhance the Shark’s Tooth Golf Club experience for each Member and their guests. Next time you see her around the Clubs, be sure to say hello!
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CLUB EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS COUPLES NINE & DINE May 3 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 4:30 PM Cocktails, 5 PM Shotgun Enjoy pre-golf cocktails and a 4-person/9-hole scramble, followed by dinner. $40++ per Member couple, $80++ per guest couple. Registration required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. DERBY DAY May 4 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | All day Enjoy Derby-themed specials all day at Shark’s Tooth in honor of “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” Don’t forget to come dressed in your Derby best! Members and Members’ guests are welcome to attend. Reservations are not required. GOLF CLINIC – PITCHING May 11 | Camp Creek Golf Club | 12 – 1 PM Learn to pitch it like the Pros while gaining vital fundamental skills for your game. $25 per person. Registration required, clubsbyjoe.com/ events. MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH May 12 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club & WaterSound Beach Club 10 AM Treat mom to a relaxing day out with specialty brunch features at either Shark’s Tooth Golf Club or WaterSound Beach Club. Reservations required, clubsbyjoe.com/dining. PGA CHAMPIONSHIP May 17 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | All day Players will combine their net scores with a PGA Championship Tour player of their choice. Player with the lowest combined score wins! Registration is required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. LOCALS LAST STAND May 19 | Watersound Origins | 3 – 7 PM Celebrate South Walton before the rush of the summer season with live music from Chris Alvarado, Huck & Lilly, and Dread Clampit. Visit LocalsLastStand.com for more information. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND May 25 – 27 | WaterSound Beach Club Join us for a fun-filled weekend of cookouts, live music, and kids activities! Chef’s Features will be available each night. Please call 850.534.2500 for more information
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CLUB EVENTS SAVE THE DATE
UPCOMING EVENTS (CONTINUED)
FIRST FRIDAY FEAST June 7 Shark’s Tooth Golf Club
SHARKS AND STRIPES May 26 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | Tee Times Escape the madness of Memorial Day Weekend for a relaxing morning on the course. Enjoy a four-person scramble with other Members and their guests. $25++ per Member, $110++ per guest. Registration required, clubsbyjoe.com/events.
THE CLUBS BY JOE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP June 7 & 8 Shark’s Tooth Golf Club TRIVIA NIGHT June 8 WaterSound Beach Club COUPLES NINE & DINE June 14 Shark’s Tooth Golf Club GOLF CLINIC – CHIPPING June 15 Shark’s Tooth Golf Club US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP June 15 Shark’s Tooth Golf Club FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION June 16 WaterSound Beach Club SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION June 21 WaterSound Beach Club SENIOR SCRATCH June 21 & 22 Camp Creek & Shark’s Tooth Golf Clubs PARENT-CHILD TOURNAMENT June 29 Origins Golf Club
BEACH CLUB BIRTHDAY PARTY May 26 | WaterSound Beach Club | All day The Beach Club is turning 13! Join us for one heckuva birthday celebration complete with complimentary cupcakes and a champagne toast at sunset. Call 850.534.2500 for more information.
ONGOING EVENTS IMAGINATION STATION March 4 – August 2 | WaterSound Beach Club | Monday-Friday at 2 PM Bring the kiddos out for an afternoon of fun at the Kids Corner at WaterSound Beach Club! They will enjoy various kid-friendly arts and crafts throughout the weekdays. Some activities are weather permitting and are subject to change without notice. Please call 850.534.2500 for more details. MEMBER MONDAY Mondays | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 5:30 – 8:30 PM Monday Nights are all about our Members! Members receive 50% off dinner entrées. Members and Members’ guests are welcome to attend. Reservations required, clubsbyjoe.com/dining. WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY Wednesdays | WaterSound Beach Club | 6 – 8 PM Celebrate the mid-week with live entertainment, coastal seafood favorites, and half-off houses wines and draft beer. Every Wednesday through May 15. Reservations are not accepted. CLUBSIDE S’MORES Nightly | WaterSound Beach Club | Sunset Gourmet s’mores options are now available for purchase nightly throughout the year. Reservations are not accepted. For more information, please call 850.534.2500.
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LOCAL EVENTS MAY BURNING UP THE BEACHES Thursday, May 2 – Saturday, May 4 | Destin Commons Welcome to the most fun classic car weekend on the circuit! If you are looking for a fun, relaxing weekend on the beach to meet other gear-heads and have a BLAST at the beach, THIS IS IT! Car show central is located at Destin Commons, located in the heart of Destin FL. At Burning Up the Beaches you get armbands for 2 people, 3 parties with live music, five fantastic stops, dinner on Saturday night, prizes galore, event decal, on event t-shirt, and car show all for $80. All Burning Up The Beaches net funds go to The Arc of the Emerald Coast the local ARC Agency serving those with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and other developmental disabilities. Check out details and register at burningupthebeaches.com. “UNDER THE SEA” UMA FUNDRAISER Thursday, May 9 | Grand Boulevard at Sandestin | 6 – 10 PM Join the Cultural Arts Alliance on Thursday, May 9th in Grand Park for an evening with Yacht Rock Schooner to benefit the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA), collaborative project with the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA)“Under the Sea” is the official kick-off party for Art Month South Walton, a month-long celebration of the arts that includes many diverse arts events throughout the month of May. Party-goers will have an exclusive chance to meet the 2019 UMA artists and see their original sculptures before they are deployed to the UMA site. Special food menu items will be available, along with a cash bar featuring signature cocktails, wine, and beer. Tickets are $65 per person and are on sale now at UMAFL.org and CulturalArtsAlliance.com. CVHN SMILE MILE & 5K RACE Saturday, May 11 | WaterColor Marina Park | 6:30 AM Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Smile Mile and 5K race presented by The St. Joe Community Foundation. This year, the 5k course will take participants through the canopied roads of the beautiful WaterColor community. This CVHN signature event is fun for all ages, stroller-friendly, and will help raise funds that will be used to improve the health and well-being of kids in Walton and Okaloosa Counties. Registration is now open at cvhnkids.org. ARTSQUEST FINE ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday, May 11 – Sunday, May 12 | Grand Boulevard at Sandestin The 31st annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, a Mother’s Day weekend tradition, takes place May 11-12 at Grand Boulevard in South Walton, Florida. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, ArtsQuest provides an opportunity to view and purchase original art from over 200 artists from around the country while also experiencing live musical entertainment, ImagiNation (where kids rule), and student exhibits. LONGLEAF WRITERS CONFERENCE Saturday, May 11 – Saturday, May 18 | Seaside The Longleaf Writers Conference includes a full week of intensive writing workshops, one-day seminars, agent consultations, school outreach programs and social events. The conference provides an opportunity for beginning, intermediate, and advanced writers to celebrate writing, to network, and to hone their craft. Visiting Authors: Rebecca Makkai and Brian Turner, Workshop faculty Matt Bondurant (Fiction), Ann Fisher-Wirth (Poetry), Seth Brady Tucker (Prose), and Diane Roberts (Creative Non-Fiction) as well as literary agents and special guests, including our fellows Gabriel Houck, Kara van de Graaf, Barrett Warner, our Baker veteran scholar Juanita Kirton, and our Ole Miss scholars Stephen Hundley and Kate Leland. Visit longleafwritersconference.com for more information.
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LOCAL EVENTS MAY (Continued) FLORIDA SWEETTEA STYLE GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION Wednesday, May 15 | WaterColor Store | 12 – 3 PM You’re invited to celebrate the opening of Florida SweetTea Style located within the WaterColor Store! The party begins at 12pm on Wednesday, May 15th. Sip and enjoy refreshing beverages from the Mimosa Bar or Iced Tea Bar. Celebrate with the grand ribbon cutting at 1 PM by Walton Area Chamber of Commerce and live entertainment by DJ 30A! During the grand opening celebration you can enter for a chance to win a WaterColor Stand Up Paddle Board, a WaterColor Yeti Roadie Cooler and more. 10% of proceeds from all sales will be donated to Westonwood Ranch. DIGITAL GRAFFITI FESTIVAL Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18 | Alys Beach Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach is an innovative and dynamic event that celebrates the intersection of projection art and architecture. During the three-day event, international artists display their original digital art upon the white walls of Alys Beach, transforming the SoWal town into a vibrant canvas of motion, color, light, and fun! The festivaldraws digital artists from across the globe to explore how their fluid forms connect with people and architecture to create spontaneous and wondrous experiences. When the sun goes down, the lights come up as Digital Graffiti kicks off the 12th annual festival at Alys Beach on Friday evening. Featuring the 2019 projection art installations, food trucks, and vendors along the festival footprint, this opening night street party winds through Alys Beach all the way to Caliza Restaurant where attendees will be greeted with music, à la carte food and beverages, and fun for the whole family. Visit digitalgraffiti.com for more information and to purchase your tickets. THE EMERALD BALL Saturday, May 18 | Hilton Sandestin | 6 – 10 PM The Sacred Heart Foundation is rolling out the green carpet for the inaugural Emerald Ball on Saturday, May 18 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. This black-tie gala will benefit the expansion of the Comprehensive Spine Program at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. The Champagne Reception will begin at 6 p.m. and doors will open for general admission at 6:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear shades of emerald for an elegant evening of dinner and dancing. Entertainment will include live music by Bay Bridge Band, a live painting by South Walton Artist of the Year, Jenna Varney, and a wine and bourbon pull. Tickets available online at givesacredheart.org/events/emerald-ball. JUSTIN GAFFERY ART CLASSES FOR KIDS Saturday, May 25 | Justin Gaffery Gallery | 10 AM – 4 PM Your little ones are invited to Explore Creativity with Justin Gaffery Saturday, May 25th from 10am - 4pm. Each 40 minute session will begin promptly on the hour. Supplies are included in this free art appreciation day at the Justin Gaffrey Gallery. This event is for children 4-14 years of age. All participants must be accompanied by at least one adult. The is a free event, only 10 slots available per session. Please arrive 5 minutes early to ensure your child gets the complete experience. Register now for a chance to create an actual piece of textured art with Justin guiding the process! Click here to register.
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MEMBERSHIP A MESSAGE FROM THE MEMBERSHIP TEAM
Carly Sostheim
Carolyn Webre
Hollie Parker
Tennis has been offered as part of private club amenities for many years and the sport is growing. It is continuing to be a growing part of our club amenities and we are excited about the offerings that Barry Webb, Director of Tennis, has brought to the membership. Barry offers a variety of group lessons, social events as well as private lessons and even league play! Kids are enjoying the courts more and more as Barry is upping the game for them to be able to compete in their schools. Tennis is a fun way to meet new members and learn the sport if you’re not familiar. We encourage you to reach out to Barry and check out what’s happening on the courts in May!
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MEMBERSHIP AN EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLUBS BY JOE WaterColor Inn and The Pearl Hotel are offering an exclusive discount
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS John & Rhonda Kurdelmeyer join as Lifestyle Members. The Kurdelmeyers are also Members of the Ritz Carlton Club in St. Thomas.
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JJ & Kristy Ortega join as Beach & Sport Members. They Ortegas recently relocated to the area from Atlanta and look forward to spending time in their new home in Watersound Origins.
Carter & Monica Stewart from Birmingham, AL join as Lifestyle Members. The Carters enjoy spending time in the area with their children.
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GOLF A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF Sean McGaughey, PGA Director of Golf What a great month at The Clubs by JOE! We saw plenty of beautiful weather in April which gave us the chance to play as much great golf as we wanted. Thank you to everyone who was able to visit with us during the month and I hope you had a wonderful time. We had some fun events in April, kicking off with our Couples Nine & Dine at Camp Creek Golf Club. A big congratulations to the team of Gerry Lee, Gillian Lee, Dave Goble, and Peggy Geppert on taking home the win! Great playing everyone and thank you all for participating in this great event. Each month, we hold a clinic covering a different skill or technique to help improve your game. Last month’s Putting Clinic saw Members learning or refreshing on basic putting fundamentals. I can’t wait to see everyone’s handicaps drop as they progress with the techniques they learned! May’s clinic will cover pitching to get even better with 20 to 70-yard shots. Our biggest event of the month was The JOE Cup Member-Member Golf Tournament. We had 31 teams participate over the two days of play. It was great to see everyone enjoying themselves both on and off the courses. Congratulations to Jeff Thompson and Bill Hodges on clinching the title of this year’s gross overall championship. Equally impressive was the team of Rick Whittington and John Norris who were able to capture the net overall championship. Congratulations and well played to all of our 2019 participants! Don’t forget that registration for our annual Sharkfest Member-Guest Tournament at Shark’s Tooth begin soon. Lifestyle Members are eligible to register beginning May 1st at 8 AM. Signature and Limited Members are eligible to register beginning May 15th at 8 AM. Please call Shark’s Tooth Golf Club to register. As always I look forward to seeing you all at the Clubs and have a wonderful day!
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CHEF’S CORNER PEACH & ALMOND TART RECIPE Recipe courtesy of: Dan Bower, Executive Chef at WaterSound Beach Club
Spring means fresh peaches. What better way to get into the Spring spirit than with this updated twist on a classic preparation. Enjoy! FILLING • 10 oz Almond Paste • 4 oz Sugar • 4 oz All-Purpose Flour • 4 oz Unsalted Butter, room temperature • 4ea Large Eggs • Blueberries, as needed (optional) • Sliced Fresh Peaches, as needed (skin on) 1. Blend almond paste and sugar in a food processor until the almond paste is smooth and finely ground. 2. Add in flour and the room temperature butter and continue to process until a thick paste forms. 3. Add in eggs and vanilla extract. Process until smooth. Place mixture in a bowl and set aside. 4. Cut each peach in half and remove pit. Slice each half into 4 even slices. Set aside. DOUGH: Yields: One 10’ round tart or 4-5 individual tartlets. • 1 tbs Sugar • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt • 8 oz All-Purpose Flour • 3 oz Chilled Butter, cubed small • 1ea Large Egg, beaten 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Whisk sugar, salt, and 1 cup flour in a medium bowl. Add butter and rub in with your fingers until mixture resembles coarse meal with a few pea-size pieces remaining. Drizzle egg over butter mixture and mix gently with a fork until dough just comes together. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth (a few dry spots are okay). Form dough into a disk. Wrap in plastic and chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
*Tip: Dough can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled, or freeze up to 1 month.
ASSEMBLY 1. Roll out chilled dough to roughly ¼ inch thickness. 2. Place in greased tart molds and press down until smooth. Trim excess dough from top. 3. Lightly dock each tart mold with fork. 4. Spread the filling over the dough up to 3/4th the side of the mold. 5. Sprinkle on blueberries if desired. 6. Chill for 30 minutes. 7. Arrange peach slices in concentric circles around starting at the outer edge. 8. Bake at 375 until the fruit is tender and the crust is brown. 9. Remove from molds and serve warm with vanilla gelato or whipped cream. 10. Can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead and let stand at room temperature. Warm in oven and serve.
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TENNIS PRIVATE LESSON RATES
Member
TENNIS NEWS
Guest
Adult Program
$25
$28
Junior Program
$15
$18
Private Adult (1 Hr) $80
$85
Private Adult (½ Hr) $45
$50
Private Junior (1 Hr) $70
$75
Private Junior (½ Hr) $40
$45
Group (3-4 People) $100
$120
Group (5-6 People) $120
$140
WEEKLY SCHEDULE Monday 9 – 10 AM 10 – 10:45 AM
Adult Doubles Drills Junior Clinic (6 – 8 yrs)
Tuesday 9 – 10 AM Adult Doubles Drills 10 – 11 AM Junior Clinic (9 – 12 yrs) 11 AM – 12 PM Junior Clinic (13 & up) Wednesday 9 – 10 AM 10 – 10:45 AM
Adult Doubles Drills Junior Clinic (6 – 8 yrs)
Thursday 9 – 10 AM Adult Doubles Drills 10 – 11 AM Junior Clinic (9 – 12 yrs) 11 AM – 12 PM Junior Clinic (13 & up) Friday 9 – 10 AM 10 – 11:30 AM
Adult Doubles Drills Adult Round Robin
Saturday 9 – 10 AM
Adult Doubles Drills
Please call to register for all programs as space is limited; 205.903.8743, Barry.Webb@stjoeclub.com.
Barry Webb Director of Tennis
With the great spring weather upon us, tennis is in full swing! Our ladies teams are finishing up the final stretch of league play. While juniors are completing their area middle and high school match season. This past month we hosting our Margarita Tennis Mixer and saw such a great turnout! Everyone enjoyed an afternoon of friendly competition and meeting new friends on the courts. Thank you to all players that participated and we look forward to seeing you again in October for the fall edition! If you are interested in getting started or getting back on the court, Beginner Clinic is held each Wednesday morning 9:00-10:00 at WaterSound Beach Club. This is the perfect opportunity to get involved! Space is limited and registration is required. Our Ladies League teams will have home matches May 9 and 16 at Shark’s Tooth. Please note that all courts will be in use from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on these dates. Please let me know if you would like to join a team for the upcoming season. Private, semi-private and group lessons are available for both adults and juniors. You may contact me to schedule your specific day and time.
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