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Golf in the News
Events Calendar Member Photos Spa, Tennis, & More...
2015–THE CHALICE
Staff & Extensions Marcel Eichenberger Resort Manager 408.695.4577
Matt Conte Assistant Director of Membership 408.686.1083
Ray Otis Head Golf Professional 408.695.4588
Benjy Robins Director of Tennis 408.695.4555 ext. 4471
Michael Marion Director of Club Operations & Membership 408.695.4584
Member Reservations
Jeff Holland Director of Sales & Marketing 408.695.4560
408.695.4582
For both social and corporate event planning, please call: Sales & Catering Administrative Assistant 408.695.4565
GOLF The golf season is in full swing as we are now in spring and headed into the summer months. There are lots of great Member events on the schedule, from Demo Days to Member Appreciation events, to The Chalice, and on. We have an event for everyone to participate in! The CordeValle Game along with the Ladies Game and Clinics have begun for this year. The CordeValle game is held on Friday afternoons and features a different team format every week. The Ladies Game is held on Wednesday mornings with individual competition and Guest Days. The Ladies Clinics are held on Tuesday afternoons and are sure to improve your game even further. Please join us for one or more of these weekly events! We are very excited to feature some of the best golf vendors in the business on Friday, April 15th for a Demo Day! Come see and test the best and latest golf clubs and equipment by the top golf vendors in the business. Vendor representatives will be available to custom fit golf clubs to meet your specific needs and swing. Get the latest gear and lower your scores this year! The Chalice, CordeValle’s premier Member event of the year, will be held May 4th through May 7th. Now in its 17th year, this year’s event will be recorded as one of the best ever with sharp, competitive golf, fine fare, and elegant tee gifts. The Club Championship will be held June 3rd through June 5th this year. This event is the ultimate test of a player’s game management,
Defending Chalice Champions Mike Klayko and Son Chris Klayko
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ON THE COURSE Spring is in the air and on the golf course. The wild turkeys are strutting their stuff and everything is starting to green up and grow. As we’ve shared, we are implementing new agronomic practices that along with our current maintenance program will benefit the course for the long term. The results of the initial deep tine aerification that we did in late February are impressive. Sampling indicates that we are definitely improving the overall health of our greens and that our roots are driving much deeper into the sand base below the putting surface. In fact, we have found that on all of our greens tested recently, many of the roots are already 3 to 4 inches deep. This is a big improvement and a positive trend. We have just completed our second aerification and feel that the results will continue to be promising for the greens on a long term basis. Another project underway is our irrigation system audit. This time consuming process includes GPS irrigation mapping of our valves and 3,000+ irrigation heads, then analyzing the performance of each head to identify problems such as incorrect sprinkler height, incorrect nozzles, leaks, wiring problems, replacement, etc. The audit also includes analysis of our pump system and work on our software that controls the irrigation applications. Typically, a 10 to 20% reduction in water use is accomplished following their audit and the completion of the repair work. We are pleased with the arrival of our new maintenance equipment. Our crew and Master Mechanic, Cliff Mota, are going through training, then you will start seeing the new equipment show up on the course. Thank you for the support you have given my crew for our efforts to date. Course conditions will continue to show improvement as we look forward to The Chalice, Club Championship, U.S. Women’s Open, Ladies’ Challenge, The Harvest Cup, and the joy of great daily play!
Bob Marshall
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MEMBERSHIP We are pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Conte to Assistant Membership Director. Matt has been with CordeValle for 10 years working in a variety of roles all related to hospitality and sales. his high energy, enthusiastic attitude, and passion for engagement made him a favorite among our Members and guests. He was promoted to F&B Manager, followed by another promotion to Sales & Marketing. Matt knows the key to success is taking care of people with personalized service and our Members will benefit from his love of the Club and loyalty to the Members. The season has officially started and we have Member Only events headed your way! Come enjoy Mixers, Socials, “Time for Nine”, Member Appreciations, and more! You’ll find the Member Event dates on the Member and Golf Events Calendar in this newsletter, the Member Website Club Calendar and in your weekly email blasts. Speaking of email blasts and the Member Website, we are undergoing a redesign and server update, taking the ease and fun of technology to the next level with a new Member-only website including a mobile friendly platform and more functional interface. We hope to be live by July! Coming soon for afternoon fun…GolfBoards!!!
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Matt Conte
He began as a bartender in the One Iron Bar where
CELEBRATE at CORDEVALLE CordeValle is a lovely setting to celebrate your favorite grad! Let us help you plan the perfect graduation celebration. Please contact me at 408.695.4585
Rosemarie Hernandez Social Catering Manager
SERVES UP Get ready for spring at the Tennis Center. We’ll be hosting some great tennis events this spring and summer. Announcements will be emailed as the dates are finalized. Let us know If you need someone to hit with, lessons, or assistance with stringing or regripping your racquet. We’re here to assist!
UPCOMING EVENTS • Pro-Ams
• Tournaments
• Cardio Tennis
• Tennis Carnivals
• Clinics
• Demo Days
• Shot Instruction
Tennis Tips Volley A punch volley is a type of volley that doesn’t use a full swing. It’s a great technique when you’re volleying at the net and have limited time to set up your return. To hit a ball hard and fast with a short swing, you need racquet speed, which is exactly what a punch volley offers - a short swing with a punching motion. Try it next time you’re at the courts.
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We are proud to use Farm House
AT THE SPA
Fresh products, recently featured in O magazine.
Why We Love These Treatments We love the 90 Minute Fusion Massage because it is a personalized experience. Your therapist will address your specific needs with a customized variety of bodywork methods and techniques. Modalities may include acupressure, energy work, application of heat and cold, stretching, and reflexology.
TREATMENT OF THE MONTH APRIL Valley Hot Stone Massage—Your therapist massages with smooth, warmed basalt stones combined with nourishing oils to penetrate muscles and release tension. Cool stones can be used to relieve inflammation if needed. 90 Minute at the special rate of $192.00 (usually $240.00) MAY Aromatherapy Massage—Using the essential oil blend of your choice, this massage incorporates soothing Swedish style massage techniques that will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed–60 Minute at the special rate of $128.00 (usually $160.00) JUNE 90 Minute Classic Massage—A traditional Swedish style massage to promote relaxation and ease muscle tension. Your therapist customizes your massage to treat what ails you, using gentle to firm pressure to meet your individual needs – 90 Minute for the price of a 60 minute. $155 No further discounts apply
Earth Day Hike Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd in the great outdoors on an invigorating hike through the CordeValle hillsides. Meet at The Spa ten minutes early for the 11:00am hike that will take just over an hour.
CULINARY DELIGHTS Over the next few months, we have created wonderful culinary experiences that are sure to please the most discerning taste buds. Wine lovers, don’t miss the Annual Member Vintner event on April 23rd, with tasty dishes and wines from around the world. On Sunday, May 8th, enjoy a grand Mother’s Day Brunch at CordeValle. You’ll find the menu and seating times on page 12. We are pleased to present NEW MENUS in the One Iron Bar. Try our delectable new entrees, cocktails, and confections!
People who love to eat are always the best people. - Julia Child
Brûléed Cheesecake Cherry Compote, Almond Graham Cracker Crust, Spiced Cream
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A WINE & FOOD TRIP AROUND THE WORLD Saturday, April 23rd, 6:00pm MASTER SOMMELIER CHALLENGE CREATE YOUR OWN LABEL DJ & DANCING MEMBER VINTNER BLIND TASTING
Vintners Event
Taste wines from United States, Spain, Italy, France, and South America paired with food from each region!
2016 Member Vintner
$125 per person, Member discount applies
SAVE THE DATE APRIL
JUNE
Friday, April 22 Candlelight Dinner/Night Putting
Saturday, June 18 Wine & Food Event 6pm
Saturday, April 23 Member Vintner Event in the Ballroom and Rose Garden, 6pm – 10pm
Sunday, June 19 Father’s Day BBQ Menu at Lion’s Peak Grill 11am – 3pm Specialty Cocktails at the Pool
MAY
JULY
Thursday, May 5 Cinco de Mayo at the One Iron Bar, 11am – 9pm Sunday, May 8 Mother’s Day Brunch Memorial Weekend Wine Bar in the Lobby Friday, May 27 1pm – 5pm Saturday, May 28 12pm – 4pm Sunday, May 29 12pm– 4pm
Saturday, July 16 Member Half Year Appreciation Event
Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday May 8, 2016 Enjoy a Sumptuous Brunch, Specialty Bars, Gifts for Mother, Kids Corner at the Pool, and Family Photos. Seating Times 10:00am & 12:30pm Adults $85 Per Person, Children 9-16 $35 Per Person, 8 & Under Complimentary
Small Plates
Grilled Asparagus Salad, Roasted Almonds, Lemon Vinaigrette Ahi Poke, Seaweed Salad, Ponzu Vinaigrette, Macadamia Burata Cheese, Mandarins, English Pea Crostini Driscoll Strawberry & Organic Citrus Salad, Fresh Mint Roasted Jidori Chicken Petit Cobb Salad, Green Goddess Dressing House Cured Salmon, Fennel Salad, Orange Vinaigrette Local Fresh Fruit Display
Hot Food
Applewood Smoked Bacon Chicken Apple Sausage Eggs Benedict, Canadian Bacon, Poached Glaum Cage Free Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce Early Stonefruit & Cinnamon Cobbler French Toast Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, Sea Salt, Thyme, Lemon Zest Roasted Baby Carrots, Snap Peas, Shiitake Mushrooms, Fresh Ginger Fresh Bigoli Macaroni, Pancetta, Toasted Garlic, Fiscalini Cheese, Blistered Sweet Tomatoes Pan Seared King Salmon, Deviled Crab Salad, Tarragon Mornay Sauce
Omelet Station
Seasonally Inspired Ingredients, Glaum Cage Free Eggs
Carving Station Angus Filet Mignon, Black Truffle Demi Glace, Creamed Horseradish Cider Brined Diestel Turkey, Rosemary Jus, Stewed Cranberries
Dessert
Mango & California Passionfruit Trifle Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, Oreo Crust, Strawberry Coulis Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes Scones, Muffins, Breakfast Pastries, House Seasonal Preserves, Whipped Butter
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MEMBER & GOLF EVENTS APRIL
MAY cont’
April 12th
Tue
Ladies Clinic (On-Course)
April 13th
Wed
Ladies Game
April 15th
Fri
DEMO DAY
April 15th
Fri
CV - Round 1 Match Play
April 19th
Tue
Ladies Game The Preserve @ CordeValle
April 19th
Tue
Ladies Clinic (Putting)
April 20th
Wed
Ladies Game
April 20th
Wed
9-Hole Member Mixer
April 22nd
Fri
May 25th
Wed
Ladies Game
11am-3pm
May 27th
Fri
CV Game - Individual Stableford
12pm
12pm
May 31st
Tue
Ladies Clinic (Putting)
11am-12:30pm
Wed
Ladies Super Guest Day
11am-12:30pm
April 27
Wed
Ladies Exchange: Silver Creek & SHGCC @ CDV CV Game - Match Play Final
June 3rd – 5th
12pm
MAY May 4 – 7 th
June 8
th
T H E C LUB C H A M P I ON SH I P Wed
Ladies Game
June 10th
Fri
June 15th
Wed
June 17th
Fri
June 22nd
Wed
June 24th
Fri
June 28th
Tues
Ladies Exchange: CDV @ SHGCC
June 29th
Wed
No Game (USWO)
CV Game - 1 Best Ball of 2
12pm
Ladies Game CV Game - 2 Player Scramble
12pm
Ladies Exchange: CDV @ Silver Creek CV Game - 1 Best Ball of 2
12pm
T HE C H ALIC E
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May 10th
Tue
Ladies Clinic (Irons)
May 11
Wed
Ladies Guest Day
May 13th
Fri
CV Game - 1 Best Ball of 3
May 13th
Fri
Member Appreciation “Backyard BBQ”
May 17th
Tue
Ladies Clinic (Woods)
May 18th
Wed
Ladies Game
May 20th
Fri
th
11am-12:30pm
JUNE June 1st
11am-12:30pm
Ladies Clinic (Short Game)
Fri
Ladies Clinic (On-Course)
12pm
Tue
April 29th
Tue
CV Game - Semi Finals Match Play
April 26th th
May 24th
11am-12:30pm
CV Game - Blind Draw Partner
11am-12:30pm
12pm
JULY July 13th
Wed
No Game (USWO)
July 20
Wed
Ladies Game
July 22nd
Fri
CV Game - 1 Best Ball of 3
July 27th
Fri
Ladies Guest Day
July 29th
Fri
CV Game - 2 Player Chapman
th
11am-12:30pm
12pm
71st U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN
July 4th – 10th
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IN PICTURES
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Success depends almost entirely on how effectively you learn to manage the game’s two ultimate adversaries: The course and yourself. - Jack Nicklaus