CLUB Membership Newsletter
February 2018
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DIRECTORY
JANUARY 2017
HOURS OF OPERATION
PHONE DIRECTORY
CAMP CREEK GOLF CLUB Breakfast: 7:30 – 11 AM Golf Shop: 7 AM – 5 PM Golf Course & Range: 7:30 AM – Sunset 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 Beach Service: 9 AM – One Hour before Sunset Bar & Grill: 11 AM – Sunset Pool: CLOSED 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 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 Jan Kramer, 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 Christopher Waycuilis, Executive Chef ................................. 850.249.3011 Sean McGaughey, Director of Golf ........................................ 850.249.4167 Mike Pazakis, Head Golf Professional .................................. 850.249.3046
WATERSOUND BEACH CLUB WaterSound Beach Club .................................................... 850.534.2500 Curtis Brooks, Club Manager ............................................... 850.534.2078 Chris Clements, Assistant Club Manager .............................. 850.534.2075
WATERSOUND ORIGINS GOLF CLUB AND CAFÉ Golf Shop ......................................................................850.213.5090 Watersound Cafe ............................................................850.213.5093 Rick Ayers, Club Manager ................................................ 850.213.5094 Watersound Origins Real Estate ..........................................850.213.5092
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WELCOME WATERSOUND BEACH CLUB The restaurant, bar and beach will be open 7 days a week beginning on Thursday, February 1st. Please be aware that we are working to have the existing pool re-open within the next few weeks and will provide updates as soon as a re-opening date is determined. The new pool is tentatively scheduled to open in early March. Please stay tuned for further updates. The Clubs by JOE is pleased to announce that we will once again provide Beach & Sport and Limited Golf Members with 30 complimentary Accompanied Guest Passes to be used at the WaterSound Beach Club in 2018. Beach & Sport and Limited Golf Members may use these passes when bringing an Accompanied Guest to the Beach Club throughout the year. Members are required to provide passes to the greeter when entering the Club with Accompanied Guests. The complimentary passes can be picked up at the WaterSound Beach Club’s office; the passes cannot be mailed. Please call the WaterSound Beach Club if you have any further questions, 850.534.2500.
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CLUB EVENTS SAVE THE DATE
UPCOMING EVENTS
MEMBER STAG DAY March 7 Camp Creek Golf Club 11 AM
SUPERBOWL PARTY February 4 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 5:30 – 9 PM Enjoy the game on a 8’ wide viewing screen, with 4 additional TVs, beverage specials, and game day grub. $25++ per adult, $15++ per child. Members & Members’ Guests welcome.
SUSHI DATE NIGHT March 8 WaterSound Beach Club 6 – 8 PM GOLF CLINIC: DRIVER March 16 Camp Creek Golf Club Noon – 1 PM MEMBER MEET & GREET March 16 WaterSound Beach Club 4 – 6 PM 2-MAN BEST BALL EVENT March 17 Shark’s Tooth Golf Club 9 AM – 1 PM LADIES STROLLING LUNCH March 22 WaterSound Beach Club 11 AM – 1 PM SHOOTOUT AT THE CREEK MEMBER-GUEST TOURNAMENT March 22 – 24 Camp Creek Golf Club
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VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER February 14 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 5:30 – 8 PM Join us for a special evening at Shark’s Tooth! Our Chef has carefully prepared a delicious four-course menu and Farmer’s Daughter Vineyards will be providing specialized wine pairings for each course. $65++ per adult, $85++ per adult with wine pairings (4 oz. pour). Members & Members’ Guests Welcome (Age 21+ only). Reservations required, 850.249.3015.
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WINE WALK-ABOUT February 24 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 6:30 PM Journey through Pacific Northwest while sampling iconic wines paired with exceptional cuisine created by Chef Christopher Waycuilis. $60++ per adult. Members & Members’ Guests Welcome (Age 21+ only). Reservations required, 850.249.3015. ++ Service change & sales tax not included.
SHORT GAME SCHOOL March 1-2 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 10 AM — 11:30 AM The fastest way to lower scores is through improvement in the short game! Members & Members’ Guests Welcome. $50 per Player. Limited Class Capacity. Reservations, 850.249.3041 FIRST FRIDAY FEAST – SOUTHERN COMFORT March 2 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 5:30 PM – 8 PM Members and Members’ Guests Welcome. $25++ per adult, $15++ per child (4-12). Reservations required. 850.249.3015. ++ Service change & sales tax not included.
ONGOING EVENTS SUNDAY BRUNCH Sundays | 8 AM – 3 PM Make Shark’s Tooth your go-to spot for Sunday Funday! Join us every Sunday through February 25th. MEMBER MONDAY Mondays | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 5:30 – 8:30 PM Monday Nights are all about our Members! MEMBERS ONLY receive 50% off dinner entrées. Reservations required, 850.249.3015. ++ Service charge & sales tax not included.
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LOCAL EVENTS FEBRUARY PANAMA CITY BEACH MARDI GRAS & MUSIC FESTIVAL February 9 & 10 | Pier Park, Panama City Beach Festivities include live concerts, Fat Tuesday Street Fair, Kidz Zone, float tours, costume contests, parades, a 5K run, and more. Open to the public; For more information, please call Pier Park at 850.236.9979 MARDI GRAS DOG PARADE February 11 | The Village of Baytowne Wharf | Parade begins at 2 PM The streets of the Village will be filled with costumed dogs and their humans tossing a myriad of throws, beads and party favors. Themed convertibles, small floats, golf cars, bicycles and decorated wagons will be everywhere with Mardi Gras music in the air. Open to the public; Register your pooch for the parade here. 16TH ANNUAL FAT TUESDAY PARADE February 13 | The Village of Baytowne Wharf | Parade begins at 5 PM Unique and colorful floats, golf carts, and pick-up trucks roll down the streets and marchers dressed up in all their Mardi Gras best shower parade-goers with a barrage of beads, moon pies, and other trinkets. Open to the public; Visit baytownewharf.com for more information or to register to participate. 29TH ANNUAL SANDESTIN GUMBO FESTIVAL Friday — Saturday, February 16 & 17 | The Village of Baytowne Wharf | Kick-off begins Friday at 5 PM Festival guests can vote for “The People’s Choice” awards in gumbo and become eligible for raffle items from the participating restaurants. After “The People’s Choice” honors are given, judges will award first, second and third place for the participant categories, and even a “Best Display”. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of the event. Purchase online at sandestingumbofestival.com. PANAMA CITY BEACH FOOD TRUCK & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL February 17 | Aaron Bessant Park, Panama City Beach| NOON — 5 PM There will be 25 of the best and most creative food trucks in Northwest Florida with at least 25 local and regional craft beer brewers, local entertainment, games and face painting for the kids! For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com.
MARCH SEASIDE SCHOOL HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN RACE WEEKEND March 2 — 4 | Seaside One of the most anticipated weekends of the year in South Walton, Florida returns for the 16th year! Runners from all over the US pass quaint beach towns, dune lakes, and the world’s most beautiful beaches. Pre-race festivities include the Taste of the Race, a special evening sampling cuisine from top local chefs & restaurants, featuring Chef Emeril Lagasse. All proceeds benefit the Seaside School Foundation. For a full schedule of events, race registration and tickets, please visit runseasidefl.com. EMERALD COAST BOAT & LIFESTYLE SHOW March 2 — 4 | Aaron Bessant Park, Panama City Beach This land based show will feature boat displays from all major manufacturers and the top dealers representing the latest in boats, high tech engines, electronics and marine accessories. But making it much more than a boat show, this event features everything for the kind of active, outdoor beach living so popular along the Emerald Coast. For more information, visit gulfboatshow.com.
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MEMBERSHIP A MESSAGE FROM THE MEMBERSHIP TEAM The word is out. The Clubs by JOE is the place to be! We would like to extend a sincere “Thank You” for all your referrals and sharing with friends and family as to exactly why you are a Club Member. You are truly the heartbeat of the club and “We Thank You”. We pride ourselves on being the best and our golf course conditions and exquisite amenities prove that to be true. Carly Sostheim
Carolyn Webre
We hope you all took the opportunity to participate in the Member Survey this year that was sent by email to you in early January. The results of the survey are significant to our Club Operations team. We review and discuss the responses to assist us in improving your Member experience. We are pleased that your satisfaction with the golf courses has increased as well as the quality of the food and beverage. Your input on future amenities is also crucial to the plans we have coming for you in 2018! Thank you for your continued support as it makes it possible for us to host such wonderful events, build additional amenities your family will enjoy and increase the Membership by your referrals.
Even though we are still in the colder months, there is still plenty of activity at the Club. The Shark’s Tooth Social Nights on Thursdays are just what you’ve been asking for — a tapas-style menu in a relaxing atmosphere with great prices! We hope you’ll join us for great food, creative cocktails Hollie Parker and live entertainment each week! The 2018 Winter/Spring issue of our Member Magazine, EXPERIENCE, was delivered to your homes in January. This magazine is filled with all events for the next 6 months so take a look and plan ahead to attend. There are big things happening in 2018 and we’re looking forward to a great year. Wishing you a happy and hopefully warm February!
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MEMBERSHIP SOCIAL MEDIA To help promote Member engagement, The Clubs by JOE Membership Facebook group was created. We invite you to become a part of this group to be notified of upcoming events and announcements, as well as give feedback and suggestions on past and future events. If you wish to join, go to www. facebook.com and search “The Clubs by JOE Membership”. Once you request permission to join the page please allow up to 48 hours for verification of Membership credentials before being added to the group. Thank you!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Rick & Sophia Bollinger from Memphis, TN join as Signature Golf Members. The Bollinger’s enjoy spending time with their family at their vacation home in Seacrest Beach. They are also Members of Memphis Country Club in Memphis, TN.
David & Laurie Thiemann join as Lifestyle Members and will be moving to the area full-time soon. The Thiemann’s are also Members of Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, MO and Roaring Fork Club in Basalt, CO.
Jack & Joelle Ray from Raleigh, NC join as Lifestyle Members with their son Cole, 21. The Ray’s enjoy spending time at their vacation home in Seacrest Beach.
Jay & Jennifer Wilson from Inlet Beach, FL join as Lifestyle Members and have recently moved to the area full-time.
Randy & Karen Gipson from Duluth, GA join as Signature Golf Members with their daughter Abby. The Gipson’s enjoy spending time at their vacation home in WaterColor.
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GOLF MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF Sean McGaughey, PGA Director of Golf I hope this month’s newsletter finds you warm and surviving the cold temperatures that January brought us. I had a little chuckle the other week when I looked outside and saw a few snowflakes moving past the window at Camp Creek! That being said I think I have to apologize for bringing cold weather from Atlanta. Golf was a little slow this month, but all of the staff is in high spirits for the upcoming season at the Clubs by JOE. If you haven’t had a chance to sign up for the inaugural “Net Match Play Championship,” please make sure to do so as soon as possible. This year long event is a great way to meet new members and enjoy the thrill of a Match Play Format. The Clubs by JOE’s premier Member-Guest tournament, Shootout at the Creek, is right around the corner. This tournament consists of 5 nine-hole matches with a shootout to follow to crown our champion. Sign-ups are still open but with a limited field size of 54 teams, spots are going fast! If you’re looking to beat some rust off your clubs or just want a second set of eyes to look at your swing, stop by one of our Golf Shops so our golf professionals can give you a tune up. It’s always good to get the year started right and our staff is here to help you get straightened out. Keeping track of your scores is a very important part of the game, and making sure your scores are entered following play is just as essential. With 2018 already upon us, make it your New Year’s resolution to track your rounds more consistently. Equitable stroke control is how we measure ourselves and thanks to apps on our smart phones, entering our scores is just as simple. Next time you have a few minutes make sure to go into the app store and download the GHIN app. This valuable tool allows you to save your favorite golf courses and make entering your scores extremely easy. If you’re looking to lower your scores, course management is how good players become great. Next time you are out on the course try to tackle each hole like a puzzle. Strategic play and a well thought out plan will always yield lower scores as opposed to the risk reward theory of grip it and rip it. On the flip side, I still wish I could hit it like Dustin Johnson! As always, I look forward to seeing you all at the clubs and keep on swinging.
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CHEF’S CORNER CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE COOKIES Ingredients: 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped 16 ounces milk chocolate chips 6 tablespoons butter 3 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt
TRY EVERYTHING! Christopher Waycuilis, Executive Chef Shark’s Tooth Golf Club When I was younger growing up in Atlanta, I never really appreciated the variety of food that was right at my fingertips. I had traveled some, but it was never truly about eating. It
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Directions: 1. In the microwave melt unsweetened chocolate, 8 ounces of the chocolate chips, and the butter stirring occasionally until smooth. 2. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, whip eggs and sugar until thick and pale, about 2 minutes. 3. Stir in the vanilla and the chocolate mixture until well mixed. 4. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into the chocolate mixture. 5. Fold in remaining 8 ounces chocolate chips. 6. Cover dough and chill for at least an hour or overnight. 7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 8. Roll chilled dough into 1 inch balls. 9. Place on cookie sheets with parchment paper so they are 2 inches apart. 10. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes in the preheated oven. 11. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
within me a constant yearning for trying new things. Since putting in my time in a kitchen and becoming a Chef, my life has become consumed with finding inspiration for the next dish. I love taking the time on days off to venture around the area I’m living and seek out restaurants and dishes I have never tried before. From braised beef heart, to the freshest scallops right out of the bay, to squid ink risotto, you just never know what you’ll love until you try it. SO TRY EVERYTHING!
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TENNIS PRIVATE LESSON RATES
Member
TENNIS NEWS
Guest
Adult Program
$22
$25
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
Please call to register for all programs as space is limited; 205.903.8743, Barry.Webb@stjoeclub.com.
Barry Webb Director of Tennis During the winter months, please be advised that freezing temperatures will often render the courts unplayable. Use of the courts during these conditions will cause damage to the court surface and more importantly, may lead to player injury. You may contact me to verify availability following inclement weather. Ladies team league match play is underway for the Spring season. We will be hosting one home match this month on February 13 at Shark’s Tooth. Each court will be occupied from 8:30 AM — 1:00 PM. If you are interested in joining a team, please contact me for more information and details. Beginner level players are welcome to participate in the women’s Rookie Clinic each Wednesday morning from 10:00 — 11:00 AM. This is an excellent opportunity to get started and involved in tennis. Doubles Drills are held each Thursday morning 10:00 — 11:00 AM. Court positioning and strategy are emphasized during live ball drills. Registration is required for each program. Private, semi-private and group instructions are also available for junior and adult players. If you are ready to take your game to the next level, please contact me to schedule your specific day and time.
I look forward to seeing each of you on the courts!
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