CLUB Membership Newsletter
January 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 JANUARY HOURS: Club Hours: 9 AM – Sunset, daily Beach Service: 9 AM – Sunset, daily Food Service: 11 AM – Sunset, Wednesday – Sunday (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays) 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 WATERSOUND CAFÉ Monday – Saturday Breakfast: 8 – 10 AM Lunch: 10:30 AM — 2:30 PM Phone: 850.213.5093
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 Brianna Anderson, Club Manager ...................................... 850.249.3048 Bryan Ross, 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 Kristy McKinney, Food & Beverage Manager ....................... 850.534.2076 Chris Clements, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager .......... 850.534.2075 Dan Bower, Executive Chef ................................................ 850.534.2077
WATERSOUND ORIGINS GOLF CLUB AND CAFÉ Golf Shop ......................................................................850.213.5090 Watersound Cafe ............................................................850.213.5093 Rick Ayers, Club Manager ................................................ 850.213.5094
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WELCOME THE CLUBS BY JOE MEMBERSHIP VIDEO The Clubs by JOE is pleased to announce the release of our new Membership Lifestyle video! With a collection of Northwest Florida’s most prestigious properties, we are fortunate to offer our Members with a laid-back, yet refined, lifestyle and we hope this video captures the essence of what it means to be a Member of The Clubs by JOE. The Clubs by JOE would like to thank all of our staff and Members that collaborated over the last several months to make this video possible. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Mack & Marty Corbin, Dr. Ray & Edie Delp and Jamey & Candace Price for sharing their Membership testimonials with us. One of our goals for the upcoming year is to capture more video from various events, golf tournaments and around each of the Clubs for our Members to look back on and cherish the memories made here with family and friends. This video serves as just a starting point towards our goal. We hope you enjoy watching and as always, encourage you to share this video with your family and friends!
Copy and paste the following link to post on social media or email: https://youtu.be/Blvxwe1wBec
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CLUB EVENTS SAVE THE DATE
UPCOMING EVENTS
FIRST FRIDAY FEAST - LOW COUNTRY BOIL March 1 Shark’s Tooth Golf Club
NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH January 1 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 8 AM – 3 PM Start the New Year off with friends, family, and fellow Members with a delicious and unforgettable Brunch at Shark’s Tooth! Reservations are required, clubsbyjoe.com/events.
SUSHI DATE NIGHT March 8 WaterSound Beach Club
TRIVIA NIGHT January 18 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 5:30 – 8 PM Gather your smartest family members, friends, and neighbors for an interactive and competitive game night! Prizes will be awarded. Members & Members’ guests welcome. Participation is complimentary; Must be 18 years or older to participate. Registration required, clubsbyjoe.com/events.
SPRING GUEST DAY March 10 Camp Creek Golf Club
MEMBER MEET & GREET March 15 WaterSound Beach Club
PARENT-CHILD TENNIS ROUND ROBIN March 16 Shark’s Tooth Tennis Courts
FITTING DAY March 16 Shark’s Tooth Golf Club
ST. PATRICK’S DAY SHAMROCK SHUFFLE March 17 WaterSound Beach Club
COUPLES NINE & DINE March 22 Origins Golf Club
GOLF CLINIC - DRIVER March 23 Camp Creek Golf Club
WINE WALKABOUT January 26 | WaterSound Beach Club | 6 – 9 PM Escape the colder weather and take a trip to an island paradise in our Wine Walkabout at WaterSound Beach Club! Enjoy island-inspired cuisine expertly paired with some of our finest wines. $50++ per Member & Members’ guest (Age 21+ only). Registration required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. SUPER BOWL SCRAMBLE February 3 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 9 AM Shotgun Get a head start on your Championship Sunday celebration with a 2-player scramble at Shark’s Tooth followed by awards and prizes. Members and Members’ guests are welcome. Members are encouraged to sign up as a team. $75 per team. Registration is required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. SUPER BOWL PARTY February 3 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 5:30 – 9 PM Make plans to watch the biggest game of the year at Shark’s Tooth! Enjoy the game on 6’ and 8’ wide screens with 4 additional TVs, game-day grub, and cocktail specials. $25++ per adult, $15++ per child. Members and Members’ guests are welcome. Reservations are required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. FAMILY FUN NIGHT February 8 | WaterSound Beach Club | 5 – 9 PM Bring the family to WaterSound Beach Club for a fun-filled night out included an assorted pizza buffet and plenty of family style games. Members & Members’ guests are welcome. $20++ per adult, 10++ per child. Registration is required, clubsbyjoe.com/events.
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CLUB EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS (CONTINUED) VALENTINES DAY DINNER & MIXOLOGY CLASS February 14 | WaterSound Beach Club | 6 – 8 PM Join us for an interactive date night at WaterSound Beach Club! Members and Members’ guests are welcome. $55++ per person, includes 3 craft cocktails and small bites. Reservations are required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. SHORT GAME SCHOOL February 16 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 10 AM – 12 PM The fastest way to lower your scores is through improvement in the short game! Members and Members’ guests welcome. $125 per person. Limited class capacity. Registration required, clubsbyjoe.com/events.
WINE WALKABOUT February 23 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 6:30 PM Sample a selection of Spanish wines paired with exceptional cuisine created by Chef Bryan Ross. $50++ per adult. Members and Members’ guests welcome (Age 21+ only). Registration required, clubsbyjoe.com/events.
ONGOING EVENTS 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. Reservations required, 850.249.3015. ++ Service charge & sales tax not included.
SHARK’S TOOTH SOCIAL Thursdays | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 5 PM – 7 PM Gear up for the weekend a little early with live entertainment, games, and cocktail specials! Reservations are not accepted. For more information, please call 850.249.3015. 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 JANUARY SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT’S 6TH ANNUAL POLAR PLUNGE Tuesday, January 1 | Ed Walline Beach Access | 11 AM – 2 PM The South Walton Fire District in conjunction with Gulf Place will host the 6th annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day at Ed Walline Beach Access. Registration starts at 11am at Gulf Place. “Plunge” into the Gulf of Mexico starts at 1pm sharp! A $20 donation is encouraged as all proceeds will benefit the SWFD Department Relations Committee (DRC) & Donations 4 Danny Fund. The DRC purchases fire/life safety educational-promotional items for community based educational programs that are held throughout the year. For more information, contact Sammy Sanchez at ssanchez@swfd.org.
ART WAVE AT THE HENDERSON Thursday, January 10 | The Henderson Resort & Spa, Destin | 6 – 9 PM Art Wave is an art exhibition dedicated to celebrating local artists who have art displayed throughout the resort, as well as new pieces from their latest collections. Event goers will have the opportunity to view live paintings and mingle with the featured artists, including Jeff Waldorff, John Maher, Justin Gaffrey, Lori Drew, Mary Hong, Melissa Mercer Brown, Tony Mennillo, and Velia Lala, in the Crystal Ballroom of The Henderson. Tickets are available for $40 and include full access to the sophisticated bazaar, food, beverage and entertainment while celebrating local artists at The Henderson. There will be light bites, refreshments, and a silent auction held throughout the evening. Select pieces from each artist will also be available for purchase. Guests will also enjoy music by DJ 30A, complimentary valet, and a photo booth provided by Epic Photo Co. Visit swarareefs.org for more information and to purchase your ticket.
30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL Friday, January 18 – Monday, January 21 | Various Locations Across 30A The 10th annual 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL is set for January 18-21 2019. The festival is the perfect mix of cool beach weather and red-hot music on MLK holiday weekend each year. More than 175 artists perform in this truly wonderful weekend of music. Artists will perform multitudes of live performances in intimate venues and large amphitheaters throughout South Walton. Tickets on sale at 30asongwritersfestival.com. Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Rosanne Cash, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals and Lucinda Williams are set to headline the 10th Annual 30A Songwriters Festival! Other Confirmed Artists Include Patty Griffin, Steve Earle, Livingston Taylor, Gregory Alan Isakov, Suzy Bogguss, Marc Broussard, Amanda Shires, Shawn Mullins, Justin Townes and many more. Visit 30asongwritersfestival.com to view entire lineup and to purchase tickets.
14TH ANNUAL ROSEMARY BEACH GIRLS GETAWAY Thursday, January 31 – Sunday, February 3 | Rosemary Beach Rosemary Beach Foundation invites ladies to the 14th Annual Rosemary Beach Girls Getaway! This is a weekend for women to getaway, celebrate, and enjoy the beauty of South Walton. Held each year during Super Bowl weekend, this 4-day event is packed with fun, food, learning, and laughter for women. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast NICU. Festivities include a Welcome Reception, Cooking Demonstration by Roux 30A, Succulent Workshop by Clay30A, Rosemary Beach Realty Tour of Homes, Saturday Evening Bash with Dinner, Dancing, Silent Auction/Raffle and Music with DJ Shane Keller, Rock The House. In between planned activities, women can cruise around town on beach bikes or hit the local shops and restaurants. Visit rbfgirlsgetaway.com for additional event and lodging information.
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MEMBERSHIP A MESSAGE FROM THE MEMBERSHIP TEAM If you think locker rooms are just a place for Members to hang their street clothes before a round of golf, think again!
Carly Sostheim
Through the years, clubhouse locker rooms have evolved into much more than mere changing rooms. They have been transformed into social gathering spots and places to pamper yourself. What sets a luxurious locker room apart from a simple changing room is the quality and variety of amenities available. We offer an array of complimentary toiletries in the vanity stations. These come in handy when whether you’re heading to the locker room to prepare for a round on the course or freshening up after your round before dining in the Grill.
Carolyn Webre
Our goal is to create a comfortable and friendly locker room atmosphere at Shark’s Tooth that mirrors our Club culture. Locker rooms can be used as retreats to relax and rehash the day or gathering spaces for a game of bridge or intense poker match amongst friends. Our private lockers have proven to be useful spaces to store a change of clothes, valuables, or even a hiding place for a gift purchase from the golf shop!
If you’ve never considered having a private locker at the Club, we encourage you to try one out. Men’s and women’s lockers are available in ¼, ½, and full-size options. Contact the Shark’s Tooth Golf Shop at 850.249.3041 for availability and pricing information on annual locker rentals. You won’t regret it! Hollie Parker
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MEMBERSHIP AN EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLUBS BY JOE
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
WaterColor Inn and The Pearl Hotel are offering an exclusive discount for Members of The Clubs by JOE.
Hugh & Rhonda Bagby join as Lifestyle Members. The Bagbys look forward to spending time in their new home in Prominence North. They are also Members of Stone Creek Club & Spa in Covington, LA.
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Bobby & Nicole Durbin from Austin, TX join as Lifestyle Members. The Durbins are also Members of the University of Texas Golf Club in Austin, TX.
to receive your discount. You can also book by calling Reservations at 1.866.426.2656 for WaterColor Inn and 1.877.935.6114 for The Pearl. *Valid on newly booked reservations (blackout dates apply); consecutive minimum night stay may be required over select dates; The Clubs by JOE Member ID is required at check-in to received discounted rates; offer and rates are based on availability, nightly resort fee is waived; not valid with other discount or promotion; not applicable to group reservations; other restrictions may apply.
Mike Hines & Kimberly Rowell join as Lifestyle Members. They look forward to spending time in their vacation home in Prominence South. They are also Members of Golf Club of Georgia in Alpharetta.
Neil & Donna Lenane join as Beach & Sport Members. The Lenanes are originally from Ohio and look forward to being in their new home in Watersound Origins.
Mark E. & Tonya Wallace join as Lifestyle Members. They are relocating to WaterSound Beach from Key Largo. They are also Members of Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, FL.
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GOLF A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF Sean McGaughey, PGA Director of Golf I hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying all of your new toys! The holiday season is such a wonderful time of the year and I hope you and your families had a wonderful Christmas. We had a few ups and downs with the weather this holiday season, but it was great to see so many faces out a the Clubs. On behalf of all of the golf staff, I would like to thank each of you for participating in our events this year and helping us continue to make The Clubs by JOE the premier Club in Northwest Florida. If there is anything that we can do to help make your experience with us better, you need only ask! We had our annual Member Holiday Party at Shark’s Tooth Golf Club in December. Mr. Henderson was almost unrecognizable as the Grinch and Mr. MacBride did a wonderful job as Buddy the Elf. Our big winner of the night was a Christmas Elf named Debby Sneed who pulled it off perfectly! Great Job Mrs. Sneed! A big thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s sale and Christmas party at the club and let’s make 2019 even better. If you haven’t gone to the mail lately, please do so and check out the 2019 Golf Handbook. This handbook will give you any of the events and registration dates we have during the 2019 season. This book is also designed to help you with any questions you might have about club rules, tournament rules, handicap policies, and updated rules for the 2019 season. If you have any questions and need help, please feel free to contact us at either golf shop. In an effort to continue to keep the clubs in great shape we ask again that you be very careful around the greens and tee boxes with cart traffic. It might not look like you are causing damage, but the actions you take today affect us during the season. To ensure we have premium conditions during the 2019 season please help us in staying at least 20 yards from all greens and tee complexes. As always I look forward to seeing you soon and thank you all for your support during the 2018 season.
Happy New Year!
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CHEF’S CORNER 8 TRADITIONAL NEW YEAR’S DAY FOODS THAT ARE GOOD LUCK Source: RealSimple.com; Read original article here.
Black-Eyed Peas Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is a time honored tradition. There are a few different reasons why they’re associated with luck on New Year’s Day. One theory anchors the tradition in the Civil War, when Union soldiers raided the Confederate army’s food supply, leaving behind only this bean. Another is anchored in African American history, where newlyfreed slaves celebrated the January 1863 Emancipation Proclamation with dishes made of black-eyed peas—one of the few foods available to slaves.
Pork Ham is often a holiday centerpiece, but pork is specifically known to bring good luck on New Year’s Day. Why is pork on New Year’s a tradition? First, it has to do with the way pigs, as opposed to other animals, behave. According to some theorists, while chickens and turkeys scratch backward, a pig buries his snout into the ground and moves forward—in the same direction you want to head in the New Year.
Cabbage This tradition also hails from Germany and Eastern Europe, and is, again, rooted in simple logistics: A late fall harvest coupled with a six-to-eight-week fermenting process means that sauerkraut is just about ready when New Year’s rolls around. But cabbage on New Year’s is also steeped in symbolism—the strands of cabbage in sauerkraut or coleslaw can symbolize a long life, while cabbage can also symbolize money.
Cake Many cultures have specific New Year’s cakes. For example, the Greeks enjoy a cake called Vasilopita, (also known as king pie or basil-pie) made only for New Year’s and only eaten on New Year’s Day. This Greek New Year’s cake is sweet, bready, and topped with almonds. Traditionally, the cake is baked with a coin or trinket, and the person who gets that slice is supposed to have good luck for the year ahead.
Greens Greens themselves are known to be lucky for New Year’s. It’s all about the green, which symbolizes money and prosperity. According to some tradition rooted in the South, greens can be hung by the door to ward off any evil spirits that may come your way.
Lentils Another legume, lentils are often served in Italian households, and again, their legend is rooted in prosperity: The round legumes look like coins. Lentils for New Year’s Eve are traditionally eaten after midnight, along with pork and sausages.
Fruits In Filipino culture, New Year’s Eve is celebrated with fruits. How many kinds of fruit for the New Year? Twelve, to symbolize each month. Filipinos also look for round fruits, but mangoes and watermelon can make the cut. In Mexico, grapes are eaten at midnight to symbolize the year ahead, and throughout the world, pomegranates, a symbol of fertility and birth, are eaten at the new year.
Fish In Scandinavian countries, herring was considered a harbinger of good fortune, especially as the silver-scaled fish called to mind valuable money. Herring, heavily traded, also was essential to the prosperity of the country, so eating herring was a way to hope for a good catch in the months to come, as herring had unpredictable migration patterns, and a good year didn’t necessarily indicate the next year would be as successful. Today, not only can it symbolize good fortune, it can also make a great New Year’s appetizer.
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TENNIS PRIVATE LESSON RATES Member
TENNIS NEWS
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
Barry Webb Director of Tennis
Guest
Adult Doubles Drills
Please call to register for all programs as space is limited; 205.903.8743, Barry.Webb@stjoeclub.com.
AM also at Shark’s Tooth.
With the start of the new year, we are looking forward to increased growth and activity for our tennis program. We will have two teams participating in ladies league play this Spring. Match days are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM – 1 PM at Shark’s Tooth. Team clinics will be held each Monday morning from 9 – 11
Beginner clinics are conducted each Wednesday morning from 9 – 10 AM at WaterSound Beach Club. This is a great way to learn the game and transition into league play. Registration is required, as space is limited. Men’s singles match play takes place on Friday mornings from 9 – 11 AM at Shark’s Tooth. This is an opportunity to develop your game and get in a great workout. Please notify me if you would like to join the group. Private, semi-private and group lessons are available for all ages and skill levels. You may contact me to schedule your specific day and time. I can be reached via email at barry.webb@stjoeclub.com or at 205.903.8743.
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