Black Diamond Ranch July 2012 Newsletter

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July 2012

Ha p p y 4 t h o f July

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A Message from Doug Egly, General Manager

Club StaffDoug EglyGeneral Manager

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Matt DiMasEDirector of Golf Course Maintenance

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DiannE [email protected]

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PEggy glEasonAccounting

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Zach KlEMMExecutive Chef

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Mary naPolitanoFitness Center

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Bryan richarDDirector of Golf

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KErry rossElEtMembership Director

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MEriDEth rossEttiFood & Beverage Director

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JEnniFEr stauFFPOA Manager

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PatricK lEahyJohn Jacobs Golf School

Director of [email protected]

352.233.9199

Happenings

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Our summer course maintenance schedule has changed due to Tropical Storm Debby.

We will update everyone next week on the new aerification program.

Last month we were suffering through drought-like conditions. This month, courtesy of Tropical Depression Debby, we have had nearly two feet of rain in a compressed period that has caused significant erosion and damage throughout the property. In one way, the rain is a welcome site, but this was way too much in too short a span.

Matt DiMase and his crew are working hard to fix the wash-outs and correct the erosion. By the time this newsletter comes out, we expect to have corrected most of the damage and opened the courses with the exception of the Highlands. The greens on the Highlands are still recovering and we are taking every precaution to ensure they are healed before we allow play on them. We all appreciate your patience as we get them back into pristine shape.

In other news, we have a full slate of summer activities scheduled. Please check out the calendar of events and come out and join your fellow members on the course, on the courts or in the clubhouse.

As you have read, much of our focus has been on the golf courses. This intensity will continue until they are back to where they need to be. We are also working on a long-term plan for all the courses to correct some of the recurring issues such as bunker washouts, etc. Matt, with the help of our new corporate agronomist, Jody Tavarez, will be working together to review each hole and its specific needs.

We hope that you are enjoying a wonderful summer wherever you may be. If any of us can be of service to you, please do not hesitate to call or come by.

Attention Members:

We have been extremely busy on the golf course the last few weeks in regards to course detail as well as general maintenance. Most recently, Tropical Storm Debby caused severe flooding, erosion, landslides, several sink holes, tree loss, and bunker damage. One week after the storm we have made a lot of progress in getting the course back into shape and repairing the damage. We are not completely done with all repairs, but anticipate being done soon. Due to the amount of rain we received (almost 17 inches from Sunday to Wednesday) we had to push back our wall to wall fertility application. This is where we go in and begin fertilizing from tee to green, including the rough on ALL courses. This will help move the Bermuda and start filling in some of the weaker areas. We scheduled this for the first and second week of July. Part of the reason we are able to tackle projects, continue general maintenance, and begin repairs from the storm rather quickly is we have increased our golf maintenance staff. We also implemented a new training program as well as several different standardized operating procedures. Turf conditions are improving and the greens throughout the property are close to recovery. The Highlands greens will be the last to recover, but they are filling in and the Jones Dwarf is moving. We might have to go in and possibly sod or do some plugging but we will determine those areas in the next few weeks. Thank you and everyone have a happy and safe 4th of July.

Sincerely,

Matt DiMase ~ Director of Golf Course Maintenance

• Tournament sign-up deadline is July 10th • Tournament begins July 16th; pairings set on July 15th after handicap revision • All teams must be mixed Men & Ladies • Tee Markers - (Can’t change from Match to Match) - Men may play from the Dark Grey, Green or White - Ladies may play from the White, Diamond or Silver • Course Determined by Players - If a course can’t be decided amongst the players then a coin flip will decide which course will be played. • Maximum Handicap Strokes Provided - Men is 36 & Ladies is 36 - Handicap adjustments will be made based on the lower course rating • Tournament seeding will be done by blind draw, not by handicap or qualifying • Each match will have up to 2 weeks to complete - Subject to change based on number of teams - If a match date can’t be played then a coin flip will determine the winner • Cost is $25.00 per team

4th of July Mixed

Tournament

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Teams Must Consist of 2 Men & 2 Women

9:00AM Shotgun Start

Ranch Course

Men - Green Tees / Women - Silver Tees

2 Best Balls of 4 - Flighted

Gross & Net Prizes

90% Handicap Men & 95% Handicap Women

$30.00 per member and $70.00 per guest

Includes Golf, Grill Buffet & Awards

Sign-up deadline is 3:00PM Saturday, June 30th

Team Mixed Summer Match Play

Happenings

Putting,thefinalfrontier! Thedefinitivestrokeonceyou’vearrivedontothegreen.Itisbyfartheonestrokethatdetermineshowwellyouplayedagivenhole.Itcantakemeremortalsandmakethemfeelinvincibleorbringthebestplayerstotheirkneesinutterfrustrationanddismay! Ifyou’relikemostgolfersyoucanrememberaroundortwoofgolfwhenyouhittheballfromteetogreenwithlessthanperfectoutcomesbutthescorewasdefinitelybetterduetogoodputting.OntheotherhandI’msurethatyoucanalsorememberaroundwhenyoustruckthegolfballverywellbutyourscorecarddidnotreflecthowwellyouhittheballduetotoomanymissedshortputtsandafewthreeputtgreens. Puttingconsistsoftwobasicelements,distanceanddirection.Nowwhilemostgolferswouldsaythatdirectionisthemoreimportantofthetwo,Iwouldhavetogivethenodtodistancecontrol.ThewayIseeit,theaveragegolferismorelikelytohavetheirballprettymuchonlinewiththeholeandfinishsevenfeetshortorlongratherthanhavethecorrectdistancetotheholeandmisstheputtsevenfeetrightorleftofthehole. NowIknowthereismoretogoodputtingthanwhatIamabouttotellyoubutIbelievedistanceanddirectioninyourputtingcanbeimprovedbyfocusingononebasicthing,propercontact.Youseethetourproshaveonedistinctadvantageoveralotofusmeremortalgolfers;theyhitthebackoftheballwiththecenterofthe

clubfaceeachandeverytime.NowI’mnotonlytalkingaboutthecenteroftheclubfacefromtheheeltothetoeoftheputterbutalsofromthetoplinetothebottomedgeoftheputterface,adimensionnotoftenconsideredbyagreatdealofgolfers. Ifatouringprofessionalweretoputsomebabypowderonthefaceoftheirputterandstrike25puttstovariousholestheimpactwouldbemostlikelydeadcenteronthefaceoftheirputterbutamazinglythepatternwouldalsobenolargerthanthewidthofasingledimpleonthegolfball.Yougotit,onedimple’swidth,approximately¼”!Impossibleyoumightsay,huh?Wellnotreallybutitdoestakealotofpracticetoachieve,somethingthatunfortunatelymanyofusdonotdoenoughof. WhatI’veexperiencedthroughwatchingsomeverygoodputtersisthattheytendtominimizethemovementofthreebasicpartsoftheirbodieswhentheyareputting.Thereisverylittlemovementinthelowerhalfoftheirbody,theireyesandmostimportantlyintheirwristsandhands.Withminimalmovementinthesethreeareasgoodputtersareaffordedthebestopportunitytostrikethegolfballsolidlywiththecorrectamountoflofttogettheballrollingontopofgrassquicklywiththecorrectamountofenergytoreachtheholeonaconsistentbasis. Strikingtheballoffcenterwillhavetwodefiniteeffectsontheball;thefirstbeingalessthanperfecttransferofenergytothegolfballandsecondly,aputtthatstartsoff-linerightfromthestart.Inordertodemonstratethis,takeyourputterandholditinfrontofyouwiththe

shaftverticaltothegroundlightlybetweenyouforefingerandthumb.Next,withagolfballortheeraserendofapencil,tapthecenteroftheputterfaceandnotehowfartheputterheadmovesawayandhowlittleittwistsduetotheimpactbytheballoreraser.Now,startmovingtheimpactpoint,usingtheballoreraser,towardthetoeorheeloftheputterandnotingyourresults.Morethanlightlyyouexperiencedanincreaseinthetwistingoftheputterheadandareductioninthegenerallinearmovementawayfromtheballoreraserasyoustruckit. Didthelightbulbjustgooninyourhead?ItcertainlycaughtmyattentionwhenIwasfirstshownthis.Icouldn’tbelievethatoffcentercontactcouldhavethatmucheffectontheputterhead! IhopethisinformationprovestobehelpfulandifIcanbeoffurtherassistancewithyourputtingorotherpartsofyourgamepleasegivemeacallandI’dbehonoredtohelpyouwithyourgame!

Until next time, great golfing everyone!

Better Contact, Better Putting!By Patrick Leahy, PGA Director of Instruction

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JULY 3, 2012INDIVIDUAL POINT QUOTA

1 Pt for Bogey, 2 Pts For Par,

4 Pts for Birdie, 8 Pts for Eagle—Gross

Score. Course: Full Ranch, Diamond Tees.

JULY 10, 2012TEAM ABCD

2 Best Balls NetCourse: Quarry Front to

Highlands. Diamond Tees.

JULY 17, 2012INDIVIDUAL ECCLECTIC

Choose Best Score Net on Each Hole and Combine for

Best 9 Hole Score. Course: Highlands to

Highlands. Diamond Tees. Two Flights

JULY 24, 2012AABB, CCDD TEAM

1 Best Ball Gross + 1 Best Ball Net, cannot be same ball. Course: Highlands to

Ranch Front. Diamond Tees.

JULY 31, 2012“ONES” ABCD TEAM GAME3 Best Balls Net on Holes Beginning With O,N,E,S.

Course: Full Ranch. Diamond Tees.

A Note from.... Marie-Anne Salvio, President

As we amble through the lazy days of summer I would like to tell you about an exciting event that will take place at Black Diamond on October 22, 23, and 24th. We have the honor of hosting SWATCA (Southeastern Women’s Amateur Team Championship Association). In an effort to promote competitive golf between the southeastern states, SWATCA was conceived in 1992. The first tournament was held in November 1993 between teams representing 6 states. As of 2012, there will be 7 states competing; Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee. Each state is represented by a team consisting of 8 players, one alternate, and a team captain. Each player is required to have a handicap of 10 or less. The tournament format consists of 3 matches; Four-Ball, Foursome (alternate shot), and Singles. I am hoping that members of the BDLGA will be there to observe and support the tournament. There will be a practice round on Saturday, October 20th. On Sunday, the 21st there will be a brunch with Jim Demick, president of the FSGA, as guest speaker. Members of the BDLGA are invited to attend. As the tournament approaches I will be speaking more about this event. SWATCA has also requested volunteers to help with registration on Saturday and Sunday morning, and spotters on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Meanwhile, enjoy the summer.

BDLGA weathered Tropical Storm Debby June 26th.

Black Diamond Foundation is a strong supporter of education for Citrus County citizens. Almost 41% of our contributions go toward education for students of all ages. Two of our education grants for younger children go to “Early Learning Coalition” (ELC) and “Take Stock in Children” (TSC). Early Learning Coalition concentrates on children from 0 to 5 years of age but can reach up to 13 year olds. ELC feels that “school readiness programs increase children’s chances of achieving educational success and becoming productive members of society.” The local Citrus County Chapter establishes programs and policies to prepare Florida’s youngest citizens to be successful in school. Their vision is for all children from birth to kindergarten to have access to quality early education and care so that they enter school ready to learn. Last year, the Foundation awarded $7500 to ELC. The Federal government matched our donation at a rate of $15.67 per every donated dollar. Our contribution turned into a $117,500 donation to children in Citrus County. Like all of our financial awards, the money stays in Citrus County. The other program, “Take Stock in Children,” is a scholarship program that starts in junior high school. The program is based on the principle that given extensive support, motivation and accountability, children will work hard to ensure a college education. Upon selection in junior high school, students and parents sign a “contract” agreeing to fulfill specific performance standards. To be awarded a scholarship, students must stay in school, maintain good grades, exhibit good behavior, remain crime free and drug free and meet with a mentor once a week. Students are held accountable. For every dollar we donate, the state matches dollar for dollar. The $8,000 we donated last year became $16,000 that went toward scholarships.

Like our other scholarship dollars, the money is for Citrus County students. Black Diamond Foundation is helping the children of Citrus County obtain an education. While at an awards program recently, a mother came up to me with tears in her eyes, thanking all the people in Black Diamond for allowing her child an education she could not have provided. You make a difference to the children of Citrus County!

Arthur ThomasBDF Education Committee

BDF - Strong Supporter of Education in Citrus County

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The ongoing turmoil in financial markets worldwide has affected all of us to one degree or another, and our Black Diamond Investment Club (BDIC) is no exception. The strong gains we experienced earlier in the year have been moderated somewhat recently, yet we hold firm to our core principles of;

1. Investing regularly, regardless of the market outlook,2. Reinvesting all earnings to maximize profits via compounding,3. Investing in Quality growth oriented companies,4. Diversifying by size, sector & industry, to reduce risk.

BDIC membership is restricted to residents of Black Diamond Ranch, both seasonal and full time, who are interested in learning the basics about investing in the stock market and sharing their knowledge with each other. Ongoing investment education is at the heart of any investment club, and BDIC includes financial education topics in most of its monthly meetings. Each BDIC member is also expected to make regular contributions, both monetarily, ($50), as well as to participate in selecting and monitoring companies for the BDIC portfolio of investments.

BDIC is a member club of the National Association of Investment Clubs, (NAIC), and its Space Coast Chapter. Additionally we strongly encourage each BDIC member to also become members of NAIC, otherwise known as Better Investing, and to learn and use their many investment analysis tools.

BDIC is organized as a Partnership with a Federal Tax Identification Number, and has a legal partnership agreement which members are required to sign, as well as a written investment policy statement that serves as our guide to club operations. Officers are elected annually in January.

Current BDIC officers are:

Pat Bentley, president or presiding partner (leads BDIC meetings & assigns tasks)

Steve Johnson, treasurer or financial partner (maintains BDIC brokerage account and all accounting records)

Les Bell, secretary or recording partner (keeps & maintains minutes of all club meetings and key documents)

Stephanie Ward, assistant treasurer.

BDIC meets on the third Wednesday of every month (except August) at 4:30pm, with most meetings held in the boardroom of Black Diamond Clubhouse. Meetings generally last about 1.5 hours. BDIC members also frequently get together in smaller groups between regular meetings for the purpose of identifying and researching companies for investment consideration.

Anyone thinking they may be interested in joining an investment club in general or BDIC in particular, is encouraged to attend at least three meetings as well as talk with a current member in depth regarding what’s expected.

Steve Johnson

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Trivia Night Winners - June 7th1st Place: bridgers

$93.00 SplitLorraine Carrier

Joe & Gail GlazerEllen Hinsenkamp

Tom & Linda MangoldAnil & Veena Ram

Dave RagainiBill & Eve Taylor

2nd Place: forget me nuts

$65.10 SplitHeidi Baltzenberger

George & Diane BuckSteve & Donna Busboom

Kevin & Jan ConwayPeter PerryPat Walker

3rd Place: BDRP$27.90 Split

Fran JohnsonCliff & Betty Pierson

Lad MenorcaCharlotte McKim

James & Dona Wood

Black Diamond Investment Club

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Mahjong 12:30 pmClub Closed





A la Carte5:30 – 7:00 pm


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Ladies’ Day

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SLIDE BOTTOM GIN6:30 PM



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5 pm - 7 pm

5 pm - 7 pm

5 pm - 7 pm

Chicken Tetrazzini$12.95


Louisiana Fish Fry$13.95


Pork Chop w/ Bacon & Apple Sauerkraut

$12.95Reservations Required

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— MeMbers —Please help us to ensure that your dining experience is satisfactory by

making reservations in advance for all evening dinner service. Our staffing is

based on your reservations. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.~Merideth

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Lunch 11 am - 2 pm

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Buffet1:30 - 3:00 pmNo Dinner Service

Tournament

BD Investment Club to meet the 3rd Wed of every month at 4:30pm in the Board Room

Lunch Schedule Daily 11 am - 3 pm

Trivia Night 5:30-7:00 pmGame Starts

6:30 pm

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Veal “Saltimbocca” OR Stuffed Grouper

$54/25:30-7:00pm


Dinner for Two6Beef Wellington OR Shrimp Françoise

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TurkeyBuffet

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Reading & Discussion

Group

When her mother dies after being struck by a Happy Cow ice cream truck, twelve year old CeeCee Honeycuttt is whisked away by her great aunt Tootie to the wondrous city of Savannah. There she encounters a cache of eccentric women who flit in and out of Tootie’s house. But all is not always perfect. On Thursday July 19th at 4 pm the book group will discuss “Saving CeeCee Honeycutt” by Beth Hoffman. The discussion for August will be “The Dressmaker” by Kate Alcott. Contact Faeth Houle for more information.

Hours of Operation

Driving RangeMonday – Saturday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pmSunday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Golf ShopMonday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pmForeTees Internet: 24-Hour Access

Tennis CourtsMonday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 9:00 pmClinics:Wednesday: 10:00 amSaturday: 3:30 pm

PoolMonday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pmPool temperature maintained at 84°

Fitness CenterOpen 24/7 with use of Access Code

HorizonsBreakfast: Sunday: 8:30 am – 11:00 amLunch:Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pmDinner: See July Calendar - Page 8Take-Out Window:Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Men’s LoungeTuesday – Friday:12:00 noon – 12:00 midnightSaturday: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

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NATURE NEWS

Quarry Bridge Water ShowTropical Storm Debby

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All photos were taken by Linda Williams except the Cedar Waxing and the Quarry Bridge photos. They were taken by Bob Hylen.

Coyote

Gator in the Lake

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