The Clubber Newsletter February 2014

Enjoy a Nice Steak Dinner at the Club this Valentine’s Day!Enjoy a Nice Steak Dinner at the Club this Valentine’s Day!

Friday, February 14, 2014Friday, February 14, 2014 5:30 5:30 -- 9:00pm9:00pm

~ Your choice of Steak & Sauce ~~ Your choice of Steak & Sauce ~ 8 oz. Filet Mignon8 oz. Filet Mignon

10 oz. Flat Iron10 oz. Flat Iron 12 oz. Sirloin12 oz. Sirloin

Bearnaise Sauce, Wild Mushroom Espanol, Maitre D’ ButterBearnaise Sauce, Wild Mushroom Espanol, Maitre D’ Butter

Served with Deluxe Salad BarServed with Deluxe Salad Bar Deluxe Baked Potato BarDeluxe Baked Potato Bar Deluxe Dessert StationDeluxe Dessert Station

Dance the Night Away to the Tunes of Dance the Night Away to the Tunes of The Ginger Hannigan DuoThe Ginger Hannigan Duo

Mike Kiernan—President

Tom Borschel—Vice-President

Stephen Weis—Treasurer

Woody Nelson—Secretary

Chris Bulleit

Robert Seel

Gary Simmons

Scott Zaccarria

John Wesson—General Manager x311

Terry Decker—Golf Professional x302

Rick Wahl—Greens Superintendent x326

Sam Vuille—Tennis Professional x316

Christy Dollins—Membership & Event Sales x318

Kristal Cohen—Office Manager x325

Gail King—Sales & Marketing x313

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GOLF

Monday-Friday:

Pro Shop: 7:30am-6pm • Tee Times: 8am-6pm •

Range: 7:30am-7pm (Tuesday’s have shotgun starts at 9am & 1pm)

Saturday & Sunday:

Pro Shop: 7am-6pm • Tee Times:7:30am-6pm • Range: 7am-6pm

Stockholders may make tee times one week in advance

All other membership categories may make tee times 2 days in advance.

TENNIS:

Monday-Friday: 8am-12pm & 3pm-7pm

Saturday & Sunday: 8am-1pm Although the Pro Shop will not be open, member play will be permitted on

weekdays from 12-3pm and on weekends after 1pm.

DINING & GRILL ROOMS:

Saturday Breakfast: Served from 7-11am

Sunday Breakfast: Served from 8am-12pm

Lunch: Available Tuesday—Sunday: 11am-3pm

Dinner: Wednesday & Friday Evenings: 5:30-9pm

Grill Room Bar: Monday: 12pm-6pm

Tuesday’s & Thursday’s: 11am-7pm

Wednesday & Friday: 11am-9pm

Saturday & Sunday: 11am-7pm

Snack Ten: Located on the 10thTee, is open daily from 8:30am-4:30pm Pool Hours: Monday: 6:30am—6pm, Tuesday & Thursday: 6:30am-

7pm Wednesday & Friday: 6:30am—9pm, Saturday: 6:30am-8pm,

Sunday: 6:30am-7pm

Tiki Hut Hours: Friday: 3-9pm, Saturday: 12-6pm, Sunday: 12-6pm

All Tiki Hut Hours are Weather Permitting

Club Contact Information

Clubhouse Phone: (727) 867-2111•Clubhouse Fax: (727) 867-1686

Golf Shop: (727) 864-1595 • Tennis Shop: (727) 867-9105

Dining Reservations: (727) 867-2111

www.stpetecountryclub.com

2013-2014 Board of Governors

Club Management

Hours of Operation

From the General Manager……….. Greetings Members and hope you are all enjoying a Happy and Healthy New Year!

I am proud to take this opportunity to share with you the rousing success of our first Authentic Mexican Night Dinner. Over 100 of your fellow SPCC Members attended this culinary delight and expressed rave reviews for this type of specialty, themed dining event. Due to this success and response, there will be more specialty events to follow! Watch for future notices

published in your monthly Clubber Newsletter, E-Blasts to your e-mail addresses and posters displayed around the Club. You won’t want to miss the next event!

I would be remiss if not to express our sincere thanks to our entire team of culinary and service professionals. A special shout-out to our own Sous Chef, Lucio Barajas, for sharing and preparing his own personal recipes that made this event, authentic!

On behalf of our entire culinary and service team, I would like to offer you this “friendly-reminder”. . . Why not host your next birthday party, special anniversary, corporate event, etc. at the Club? The Club will provide you and your guests, delectable

cuisine, a wide variety of menu selections with preferred pricing and exceptional customer service to ensure your event to be a great success – one you will be proud of. When you think about hosting your next special event, think to support your Club and call Christy to book your reservation today. We would welcome the opportunity to host your next special event! Thank you all for your continued support of St. Petersburg Country Club. If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please stop by my office and let me know. We are all here to help you in any way we can.

Thank you, John Wesson General Manager

GUEST FEES All Fees Listed Below are Per Guest & Apply to all

non-members visiting the club with a member

Pool: $5 Fitness: $10 Tennis: $8.00

Golf Monday through Thursday - $55

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - $65 Daily after 1pm - $45

All Fees are Plus Tax

We’re Starting the New Year with a New Contest…

WHO CAN REFER THE MOST NEW MEMBERS??

Member Referral Guidelines 2014

Take pride in every opportunity to showcase your Club to your family, friends and business associ-ates! As a Member of the Club, you have the chance to make a difference in shaping the future of the Club by referring one or many of your friends or business associates to Membership at St. Petersburg Country Club!

New Member Referrals are the #1 Source for NEW Member Recruitment

To qualify as an eligible Member Referral, the Prospec-tive Member must not already be in the Membership Department’s prospect database.

St. Petersburg Country Club Member must register, his/her Prospective Member with the Membership De-partment.

Once the Prospective Member’s Application has been completed and approved by the Club, the referring Member will receive the applicable Referral Incentive as a Credit on your Club Account!

There is no limit to the number of Member Referral Incentives that you may earn!

PRIZES WILL BE ANNOUNCED

SHORTLY!!!!

If you have any questions, please call

Christy or Gail at (727) 867-2111

Offer Expires April 30, 2014

Host Your Next Event at Your Club!

Remember, as a Valued Member of St. Petersburg Country Club:

Facility fees for your events are either waived or drastically

reduced depending on the size of your event!

CONGRATULATIONS ~ Vince Heffern! After 20 years at St. Petersburg Country Club, Vinny has decided to retire. Below is a photo of Vinny’s wonderful family that surprised him at his retirement party here at the club, as well as a photo with GM, John Wesson, as he was presented

with a lifetime honorary membership.

Join us in wishing Vinny all the Best!

Please extend a warm welcome to our Newest Members of The Club:

Club Membership AnniversariesClub Membership AnniversariesClub Membership Anniversaries Thank you for your years of Loyalty As Members of SPCC!Thank you for your years of Loyalty As Members of SPCC!Thank you for your years of Loyalty As Members of SPCC!

Happy Birthday!

Leon Anziano

Stephanie Anziano

Harold Butler

Carol Butler

Robert Frank

Marilyn Frank

Christopher Fulton

Ed Lee

Jenny Lee

Luke Phillips

Ken Trimble

Judi Trimble

Aikman, Christina Irwin, Innes

Alspach, Philip Jarrell, Laura

Appelt, Andrea Kiernan, Michael

Ball, Winston Klan, Sharon

Barnes, Peter Lenox, Walter

Batty, Constance Malowany, Frank

Berset, Mark McClure, Megan

Boland, Carissa Mellott, Lois

Bonfield, Charlie Mitchell, Robert

Bourdais, Sebastien Mullinix, Megan

Breckenridge, Tucker Nicklaus, Lori

Brett, Timothy Panzarino, Alyce

Brody, Mara Powell, Melanie

Bronstein, Joel Punzak, David

Brown, Savannah Schaumberg, Jane

Busch, Thomas Seibert, Betty

Carella, Joseph Stephens, Gordon

Carver, M. Corey Stirling, Bernadette

Davidson, Will Stone, Braxton

Dejong, Evan Stone, Daniel

Delmontagne, Josh Swarts, Richard

DeRue, Bridgette Tatham, Shawn

Donovan, William Teese, Bob

Ellis, Sylvia Turner, Jaclyn Erickson, Marian Underberg, Marilyn

Feldman, Herbert Vranich, Addison

Flynn, Britney Young, Bernadette

Giordano, Tara Youngerman, Ansley

Holland, Judy Zaccaria, Penny

Adams, Jeffrey & Angela 26 Years Macik, Andrew & Carol 17 Years

Alspach, Philip & Marjorie 30 Years Mahler, Glen & Stephanie Fuller 5 Years

Ballingrud, David & Marion Hale 19 Years McCabe, Raymond & Janet 2 Years

Bondar, Ron & Kate 6 Years Mitchell, Stephen & Stephanie 10 Years

Boyd, Robert 19 Years Moore, Clark & Carol Ann 11 Years

Casey, Warwick & Helen 5 Years Nestor, Brian 36 Years

Colbert, B. James 2 Years Oakes, Russell & Patricia 18 Years

Ellis, Marvin & Sylvia 21 Years O'Hearn, John 35 Years

Hamilton, Joseph & Jenny 2 Years Petren, Ross & Patricia 15 Years

Harren, Robert & Alice 27 Years Riggins, Richard & Sue 36 Years

Hunt, William 35 Years Stirling, Len & Bernadette 13 Years

Irwin, Innes 25 Years Underberg, Alfred & Marilyn 47 Years

Kadrie, Charles & Gert 15 Years Walsh, John & Diana 3 Years

Kayser, Rolf & Lolly 3 Years Whittemore, Kent & Kathryn 37 Years

Kirby, Thomas & Susan 16 Years Wintrode, Paul 10 Years

Launchi, Thomas & Rebecca 8 Years Zaccaria, Scott & Penny 8 Years

Ludes, John & Katherine 3 Years

PRIME RIB BUFFET Wednesday, February 19, 2014

5:30 - 9:00pm

Buffet Menu Salad Bar

Loaded Baked Potato Soup Garlic Herb Roasted Prime Rib

Blackened Mahi in a sherry saffron broth

Seared Pork Loin with andouille butter milk vinaigrette

Bleu Cheese Au Gratin Potatoes Broccoli Casserole

Pancetta & Spinach Mac & Cheese Chef Selected Desserts

SEAFOOD BUFFET Friday, February 28, 2014

5:30 - 9:00pm

Key West Grouper Chowder Caesar Salad

Smoked Fish Spread Spanish Seafood Salad

Shrimp, Avocado & Hearts of Palm Salad Peel & Eat Shrimp

Oysters on the Half Shell Chef Carved Prime Rib Steamed Snow Crab

Seafood Paella Fire Cracker Fried Scallops

Chicken & Chorizo Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Rosemary Truffle Potatoes Chef Selected Desserts

$29.95 per person$29.95 per person

WEEKEND BREAKFAST

Saturday Breakfast Specials - $3.95 7:00 am - 11:00 am

Sunday Breakfast Buffet - $9.95

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Italian Night Dinner Buffet Friday, February 21, 2014

5:30-9:00pm

Antipasta Garlic Soup Salad Bar

Meatball Sliders Fried Mozzarella

Pesto Pasta with Chicken & Mushrooms Garlic, White Wine Steamed Clams w/Linguini

Spinach Manicotti w/Rosa Sauce Ratatouille

Garlic Sticks Tiramisu Cannolis

Cheesecake

$21.95 per person

Home Style Dinner Friday, February 7, 2014

5:30 - 9:00pm

Your Choice of One of the Following Entrées:

Fried Chicken Liver & Onions

Fish & Chips

All Entrees Served With: Salad Bar

Mashed Potatoes French Fries

Garlic Green Beans $12.95 per adult

Apple Cobbler with Cinnamon Ice Cream $1.75 Dessert Special

$19.95 per person

Golf News…….. Mike Barkley, Cliff Howe, Jim Thompson & Neil Hartney won the 16th Sutton Stag Scramble with a score of 55, 17-under par tying the tournament record. Mr. Sutton turned 95, December 28th. Sadly Mr. Sutton passed on New Year’s morning ending an

era of golf and kinship with our Club. Mr. Sutton was a tremendous asset to the club; he served as President in 1964 and 1986. He was always a promoter of our events, rousing the troops making sure they signed up for games and tournaments. He never missed a tournament and played golf every day the course was open, he and Red Kinzel would play in the $10 game at noon and come back and play in Sundowners in the evening. Mr. Sutton would hit golf balls every day around 10:00, even after his fall that broke his hip Chris would bring him over in his red cart so he could hit balls, always working on his game. He loved Carolina, rooting for both UNC and Duke; he also loved to watch the Rays. Mr. Sutton grew up playing all sports and was a Carolina Golden Gloves lightweight Champion. He entered the U.S. Army infantry in 1942 and retired as a Colonel in 1974. As a combat commander he served the North African and Italian campaigns, earning the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He spent a lot of time with me in my office, I loved all the stories of his life that he took the time to share with me. We will miss him dearly, Frank Sutton, what a life and what a legacy he has left us with to remember this great man! The Club Championship Qualifier is Saturday, February 1st, with the first round Sunday, February 2nd. Players who qualify automatically qualify for the St. Pete Cup in June. All Flights of the Club Championship will be Saturday, February 8th. Flight Matches may be played before the post dates with the consent of your opponent. The Ladies’ Championship is scheduled for March 11th, 13th, 18th, Tuesday-Thursday-Tuesday. The Men’s and Ladies, Championships are club sponsored events and there is no entry fee. The LGA Lady Handicap is set for February 11th, 13th & 18th. Our Sadie Hawkins mixed event is Sunday, February 16th, the event is Better Ball Net and Girls ask the Guys (not your Beau). Sign up in the pro shop or reply to the email to sign up for the fun event. We will have a Gold/Green Tee Flight(s). County Golf will be here Monday, February 10th, this will also be a double shotgun start 8:30 & 1:00, and there will be limited spots available for member play in the afternoon shotgun. We have a Taylor Made, Bridgestone & Cobra Demo Day set for Saturday, February 15th 10:00 – 2:00.

Terry Decker Golf Professional

Our 88th New Year’s Invitational concluded Sunday, January 12th. After a variety of

weather conditions the first three days, Sunday’s final round was played under sunny skies with cool temperatures and enough of a northeast wind to keep things interesting. Sam Horsfield, a junior at Ridge High School in Davenport, Florida, entered the final round with the lead, having posted rounds of 69-65-71 for his 205 total. Philippe Schweizer, a Purdue University freshman, trailed by one shot. Hans Reimers(209 total) from Mercer University and recent UNC-Chapel Hill graduate Michael McGowan(210 total)rounded out the final group. Horsfield, an 11-shot winner of the Florida State Amateur Championship this past June, had recently posted a 10-under par 60 in the opening round of the Greater Orlando City Championship(he followed with rounds of 69 and 74, ultimately good for a 5-shot victory). Horsfield’s birdie on number 1 Sunday earned him a 3-shot lead as his nearest pursuer, Schweizer, failed to get a long birdie putt down in two. That lead was never less than 2 shots the rest of the day, in fact had extended to 7 shots early in the back nine. Sam ultimately eagled 18 for a final 70 and a four day total of 13-under par 275. Philippe Schweizer also eagled 18 and finished in the runnerup postion with 279. Mike McGowan, a runnerup in 2010 and 4th place finisher in 2012, posted 282, good for 3rd place. Tampa’s Joe Alfieri successfully defended his mid-amateur (ages 25-49)division title, posting a two-under par total of 286, good for an overall 9th place tie. Tom Hyland repeated as senior champion with a 3-round total of 222, good for a one-shot victory of veteran local player Dennis Monahan. Eric Skillman led club members with a 72-hole total of 296. Recently turned 25, Eric finished 3rd behind Alfieri in the mid-amateur group. Sam Horsfield narrowly missed becoming our youngest winner ever. Sam celebrated his 17th birthday about a month ago and we have to go all the way back to 1928 to find Johnny Revolta, that year’s winner about two months shy of 17. Revolta went on to play the PGA tour, winning 12 times including a PGA Championship. We can only guess but it wouldn’t be surprising to see Sam Horsfield do at least that well. He indicated he was looking forward to defending his championship here next year. After a cool start, Sunday proved to be a great day, weatherwise, and a gallery of 100-150 followed play on Sunday afternoon. The course, although soft, was quite playable with the greens’ subtleties providing their usual challenge. The greens, clubhouse and golf staffs did a great job for the week. Special thanks to members who hosted players for the week. Last but not least, Terry Decker deserves all praise for his accomplish-ments. This was Terry’s 20th New Year’s as head professional and he displayed every bit as much professionalism and enthusiasm this year as he did for his first one. Richard Hope Tournament Chairman

UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS Saturday Feb. 1st Club Championship Qualifier 9:30-10:30 Sunday Feb. 2nd Club Championship Flight 1st Round 8:35-10:30Saturday Feb. 8th Club Championship All Flights 9:15-11:30 Sunday Feb. 9th Club Championship All Flights 9:30-10:30 Monday Feb. 10th County Golf 8:30 & 1:00 Saturday Feb. 15th Demo Day Cobra-Bridgeston-TaylorMade 10:00-2:00 Saturday Feb. 15th Club Championship Finals 9:30-10:30 Sunday Feb. 16th Sadie Hawkins (Girls ask Guys) 1:00 Shotgun

SUTTON STAG SCRAMBLE RESULTS December 28, 2013

1st Mike Barkley 55 2nd Kirk Barker 58 Cilff Howe David Brant Neil Hartney Elliott Gassner Jim Thompson John Cushing

Craig Chalmers 3rd Bobby Eggimann 58 Mike Riddlesworth Bud Risser Dan Henderson Kevin Skoglund

NEW YEAR’S INVITATIONAL Last Day of Event Warm Up!

INTERESTED IN DUPLICATE BRIDGE?

If you are interested in playing Duplicate, Come out on Wednesday’s @ 9:30am

to the SPCC Ladies Card Room. Bring a Partner, or members will try to pair you up.

Contact Anna Hayes (727) 460-3112

Photo to the left: New Year’s

Invitational Winner, Sam Horsfeild

Photo to the right: NYI Winner, Sam Horsfeild with scorer’s,

Pat Seel, Sue Braden, and Sue Riggins

RAYMOND JAMES SUPER SENIOR GRAND PRIX

AT THE ST. PETERSBURG COUNTRY CLUB

A USTA CATEGORY II TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Dear Tennis Supporter:

The 10th Annual Raymond James Super-Senior Grand Prix will be held at the St. Petersburg Country Club from February 24th through

March 2rd, 2013. Eight age divisions (55--59, 60--64, 65--69, 70--74, 75--79, 80--84, 85--89, and 90+) will be played in both men’s singles

and doubles. The Category II designation means the tournament is second in importance only to the USTA National championships. This is

the only senior tournament of this quality in the Tampa Bay Area and one of only three in Florida. Around 200 players from all corners of

the U.S., Canada, and other countries will come to St. Petersburg to participate in this event. A number of these players will have top

world rankings in their age divisions. The level of play is very high even in the older age divisions. These talented seniors are truly inspiring

to watch.

The players compete for USTA ranking points and for prize money. To help make this tournament more enjoyable for the players and

fans, we are seeking additional sponsors. Half of your contribution will go towards prize money for the players (to help cover their travel

expenses), and half to the club (to defray the costs of running the tournament). The following levels of participation are available, with rec-

ognition for the sponsors as shown. (Please note that these sponsorships will not qualify as charitable donations, but most businesses and

professionals should be able to write off the donation as an advertising and promotional expense.)

Friends of Tennis…..….$25 contribution…....Your name or that of your business will be listed in the tournament

program.

Ace Sponsor……............$50 contribution……Your business card will be printed in the tournament program.

Set Point Sponsor……..$100 contribution……Receive a quarter page business ad and name on tournament T-shirt.

Match Point Sponsor…$200 contribution…..Receive half page business ad, name on tournament T-shirt, and one

tournament T-shirt.

Grand Slam Sponsor….$300 contribution and above…..Receive full page business ad, name on tournament T-shirt,

one tournament T-shirt, and two tickets to the player dinner-dance. A reusable 2’ x 4’

banner can be added for and additional $60.

(Individual sponsors who do not have a business to advertise will be personally recognized in the tournament program.)

If you would like to be a sponsor, please provide the information requested below:

Name___________________________________________Business_________________________________________

Address_____________________________________City______________________________Zip________________

Phone______________________________________Email________________________________________________

My check in the amount of $_____________ is attached or will follow. Please make out your check to Super-Seniors Tournament.

Mailing address: SPCC Tennis Pro Shop, 2100 DeSoto Way, St. Petersburg, FL 33712. If you have a business card or ad copy for the pro-

gram, please enclose or email it to us at Mail@jratledge.com.

Thank you very much for your support of quality tennis in the Tampa Bay area. Your generosity will help make the Raymond James Super

-Senior Tournament an even bigger success.

Sincerely Yours,

Sam Vuille Jerry & Suzy Ratledge Tournament Director Tournament Co-Chairs

TENNIS SCHEDULE

AT A GLANCE

Weekly Mondays: Ladies Doubles Strategy

Clinic w/Sam, 9:00 – 10:30, please register.

Tuesdays: 9:00 AM Men’s Doubles organized

by Pro – Call Ahead.

Tuesdays: 6:00 PM Men’s Night—Sign up or

just show up.

Fridays: 9:00 AM Men’s Doubles organized by

Pro – Call Ahead.

Saturdays: 8:30 AM Pro Warm Up followed

by organized Doubles Play.

Daily Private lessons and clinics with Sam Vuille, Liz

Schroeder, Sonny Kennedy, Gary Collins and

Leon Richards. Call for an appointment.

After School Junior Camp:

Monday – Wednesday 4:00 – 5:30;

Tuesday – Thursday 4:30 – 6:00

League Information Satellite League Women:

Plays every Tuesday until April.

PADL Women:

Plays every Thursday until April.

Lakettes:

Plays every Thursday September to May

South Pinellas Ladies League:

Plays this Spring, every Wednesday until April.

Social Couples and Singles Mixed Doubles Night:

Friday, February 7, 6:15 PM.

Couples and Singles Mixed Doubles Night:

Friday, March 14, 6:15 PM.

Tournaments 2014 Club Mixed Doubles

Championships: Feb. 1-2

2014 Raymond James Super Senior Cat

II Grand Prix, February 24 - March 2

2014 Club Men’s & Ladies’ Doubles

Championships: April 5-6

Tennis Talk

2014 is now well underway. This is one on the busiest times of the year. The Satellite, PADL and South Pinellas leagues are going strong. We’ve had a little cool weather, but for the most part it’s been pretty nice. We’ve been having lots of great days for tennis. The month is barely beginning and it is time for the Club Mixed Doubles Championships on Feb. 1-2. We’ll have A and B divisions this year. The Men’s and Ladies Doubles Club Championships will be held April 5 and 6. The Raymond James Super-Senior Grand Prix will be held February 24 - March 2. Some of the best senior players in the country and around the world will play this event. There are eight age divisions from 55 and over, up to 90 and over. It’s amazing what these players can do with the ball. I hope you can come out to see some great tennis. If you would like to contribute to the tournament, ads are available in the tournament program. You can also help the tournament by volunteer-ing to house a player. I have been emailing tennis players about court conditions and tennis events. If you would like to receive these blasts, write me at spcctennis@aol.com or call the shop at 867-9105 and give me your email address. We are now in the busy season so please be sure to call ahead and book a court for night play as well as for morning play. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are our busiest mornings, and Tuesday and Wednesday are the busiest nights for play.

Sam Vuille

Mark Your Calendar s for the 2014 Raymond James

Super Seniors Tournament

February 24th - March 2nd

Spectators are Always Welcome!!

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