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September 2012 The Monthly Newsletter of Gainesville Country Club Vol. XXVI, No. 9
Low Country Oyster Roast
Join us by the Prairie for succulent oysters and live music by Sea Bass Funk
$23.95 per person For reservations, call 352.372.1458
Saturday, September 8 7-10 p.m.
Dear Members,
Welcome back to all of our
summer vacationers. We have
missed you. We had a busy
summer here at the club, with lots
of activities for the entire family.
Junior activities were abundant
with camps, Dive-in Movies, Kids’
Night Out events, Quick Start tennis
clinics, complimentary golf clinics
and Parent-Child tournaments. The
parents were entertained with
monthly poolside music events,
Friday night tennis mixers,
Thursday night jazz, Trivia Night,
Ladies’ Night Out golf and monthly
MGA golf events.
I hope you had an
opportunity to attend the Annual
Pep Rally with the Dazzlers, UF
cheerleaders, Albert and Alberta,
a surprise visit by Mr. 2-Bits
and a delicious buffet.
The Labor Day Barbeque was a
big hit with a DJ, pool games, and a
water bounce house. Other activities
scheduled for September are the
ever-popular Trivia Night on the 6th, an
Oyster Roast on the 8th, a
Ladies Luncheon on the 26th and a
Father Daughter Dinner/Dance on the
29th. Details about these events are
included elsewhere in the newsletter.
Our new chef, Patrick Jones, has taken
the dining experience at the club to a
new level. I would strongly recommend
that you make reservations if you are
planning on dining at the club. In fact,
due to increased demand, we are ex-
tending our Friday night hours until 10
p.m. In other dining room news, our
Sunday evening dinner service will be
discontinued until next spring.
The tennis court conversion project
Notes from the Membership Department
postdoctoral associate at the UF
Department of Neurology. They have
one son, Eli, who is 2 years old.
Richard and Kathleen
Menendez
Referred by: Dyke Farrow
Richard and Kathleen are retired. They
are affiliated with many UF
organizations, including the Gator
Boosters, the Gator Tip Off Club, the
Gator Back Court Club and the Florida
Goal Liners.
Jacques and Sara Bertrand
Referred by: Tami Tomlinson
Jacques is a scientist at Lovelace
Respiratory Research Institute. He has
been a golfer for 20 years. Sara enjoys
playing Mah Jong in her spare time.
Jacques and Sara were previously
members of Cedar Point Country Club in
Suffolk, Virginia.
Patricia McGriff
Referred by: Barbara Menzies
Patricia is a longtime Gainesville
resident. She is a realtor for Coldwell
Banker M.M. Parrish.
Joelle Smith and Chris Roach
Referred by: Jane Muir
Joelle is the General Manager of
Mindtree. Chris is a mechanical
engineer who has been occasionally
playing golf for around 5 years.
Gary and Karen Gillette
Referred by: Tami Tomlinson
Gary is a physician for Gainesville
Emergency Medicine Associates. The
Gillettes have 3 children, Austin, 18,
Amber, 13, and Jackson, 10.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
and Management, we would like to
extend a warm welcome to these
new members of our club family:
Steve and Cheryl Anderson
Referred by: Preston Green
Steve is the owner of CTSB &
Associates, LLC. He has been golfing
for 20 years. Cheryl is a mental
health therapist and a Mary Kay
Director. The Andersons have 2
daughters, Meagan, 21 and
Stephanie, 19.
Sean and Page McNeill
Referred by: Wade
Townsend and Stephen Tanner
Sean is an agent for Florida Farm
Bureau Insurance. He has been
golfing for 20 years. Page is a
clinical coordinator for Irresept. They
have one son, Carter, who is 6 years
old.
Anthony and Anne Aulisio
Referred by: Sean McNeill
Anthony is the owner of
Gainesville Dermatology. The
Aulisios have 3 daughters, Gabby,
9, Sophia, 8, and Nicolette, 3.
Jared and Anna Kate Plumb
Referred by: Carole Harpe
The Plumbs have recently moved to
Gainesville from Portland, Oregon.
Jared is a physician at Shands.
Kevin and Anne Engemann
Referred by: Dave and Jane Muir
Kevin is a quality assurance
manager at AxoGen, Inc. Anne is a
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Management Team
Board of Directors
President, Rob Johnson
Vice President, Phil Ankrim Golf Committee
Secretary, Mary Frances Gainer Building and Grounds Committee
Treasurer, Gene Quinn Finance committee
Margaret Hayes House and Pool Committee
Truitt Oliver Tennis Committee
Dan Spiess Greens Committee
Stephen Tanner Long Range Planning Committee
Tami Tomlinson Membership Committee
General Manager
Tommy Lyman
Membership Services Coordinator
Amanda Hill
membershipservices@
gainesvillegolf.cc
Restaurant Manager
Aaron Atkinson
Head Golf Professional
Sean Solodovnick
Golf Course Superintendent
Mike Rowe
Accounting Office
Gretchen Moore
Executive Chef
Patrick Jones
Tennis Professional
Patrick Jenkins
Manager’s Letter
has been slowed due to frequent
rains, but we should be playing on
them by mid September. With the
enthusiasm that our tennis
professional, Patrick Jenkins, has
created at the courts, we are going to
need them. We owe a special thanks
to the members who loaned club the
money for this project. The golf course
is getting in good condition just in time
for the best weather of the year. I
hope that you will take advantage of
the great weather we are having and
spend some time at the club.
Hope to see you soon,
Tommy Lyman
Sylvia and Allan Spear, II
Referred by: Allan Spear
Allan is a retired construction manager.
Sylvia is retired from Miller Coors
Brewing Company. Allan has been a
golfer for 20 years and Sylvia has been
a golfer for 10 years.
Stay in the loop! If you are not on the GCC
email list, you are missing out on weekly updates and reminders about social events, dining room offerings and
what’s happening on the golf course and tennis courts. To sign up, please
email Amanda at membershipservices@
gainesvillegolf.cc
Did you know... That a complete directory of all GCC
members is available on our website in the Members Only
section? For your convenience, it can now be printed in as few as 25 pages.
CLUBHOUSE NEWS
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Friday,
September 21
10:30 a.m.
This month’s
selection is:
The Paris Wife
By: Paula McLain
Friday Night Happy Hour Drink
Specials
September 7 $3 mojitos and
margaritas September 14
Half price mixed drinks
September 21 Free martini with
purchase of an entrée
September 28 Free glass of wine
with purchase of an entrée
Wednesday Night Chef’s Specials
All-you-can-eat Includes soup du jour, salad
bar and dinner rolls
9.5.12 Meat lasagna Garlic bread
Garden fresh vegetables $14
9.12.12 Teryaki salmon
Stir fry vegetables Fried rice
$16 9.19.12
Baked chicken tortellini Sautéed green beans
Soup du jour $14
9.26.12 Fried shrimp
Garden blend vegetables Herbed rice pilaf
$18
A special evening for fathers and daughters of all ages…
Celebrate the powerful bond between
fathers (or father figures) and their little girls with a
grand night of dinner and dancing
Professional photography will be available
Complimentary corsages
Dinner will be served at 6, dancing to follow from 7-9
$40 per couple/ $10 per additional sibling
Semi-formal attire (black tie optional) Please RSVP
Father Daughter Dance Saturday, September 29 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, September 6 and Thursday, October 4
Full dinner menu and trivia specials available starting at 6 p.m.
Trivia starts at 7 p.m. Get a team together and join us for a
challenging game! Teams are limited to 10 players.
If you are single and would like to play, teams are currently accepting
players.
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Join us every Thursday
(excluding trivia night) for
live jazz in the lounge from
6 to 9 p.m. Kick back and
relax with dinner and a
cocktail as you enjoy the
sweet sounds of Karl
Weismantel on the guitar.
Roasted oysters Middle Neck clams
Smoked sausage Country sweet slaw
Collard greens
Chef’s Corner
As the weather starts to cool off, this is a perfect soup to enjoy as a first course, or even a light meal. As an added touch, you can garnish with amaretto cookies and some extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy!
Butternut Squash Bisque
Ingredients
1 (2 to 3-pound) butternut squash, peeled and seeded
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
6 cups chicken stock
2 cups heavy cream
Nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
Cut squash into 1-inch chunks. In large pot, melt the butter. Add
onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add squash,
cream and stock. Bring to a simmer, and cook until squash is
tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove squash chunks with
slotted spoon, place in a blender and purée. Return blended
squash to pot. Stir and season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper to
taste.
Patrick Jones
Executive Chef
Kids’ Night Out is back!
Every Friday from 6-9 p.m.
Parents can enjoy dinner, a quick 9 holes or a set of tennis while we
entertain the kids!
$15 includes dinner, movies and pool games.
Fresh corn Baked beans Watermelon
Rolls and butter
Oyster Roast Menu
Saturday, September 8 from 7-10 p.m. $23.95 per person/ Please RSVP
Ages 5 &
up welcome
Reservations
required
Ladies’ Luncheon and Speaker Series
Wednesday, September 26 11:30 a.m.
Trade in your old jewelry for cash and learn
about the value of gold from our guest speaker, Charlie Santostefano of Coin and
Jewelry Gallery.
$14 includes lunch and dessert Please RSVP
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Summer 2012
Neighborhood Toxic Round Up
What: The Alachua County Environmental
Protection Department is sponsoring
a project to collect, recycle, treat and
properly dispose of hazardous wastes
When: Saturday, September 8 from
8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
Where: Gainesville Country Club Parking
Lot (This service is for residents of
the Gainesville Country Club
neighborhood only)
Household items being
collected:
Pesticides
Radiator fluids
Oil filters
Pool chemicals
Gasoline/solvents
Computers
TVs and all other electronics
Fertilizers
Propane tanks
Paint thinners
Used oil and auto fluids
Emergency flares
Insecticides
Fluorescent lamps, CFLs
Thermostats
Paints, latex/oil based
Household cleaners *Coordinated by the GCC Homeowners’
Association
Tina’s Bling Boutique at The GCC Fall
Fashion showcase
Sean and Jaclyn’s Baby Shower
Ladies’ Fall Fashion Showcase
Jammin’ for Jaide Fundraiser
Golf News
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The Golf Shop Has a New Wednesday Night Game
Every Wednesday night at 5:30, we will play a 9-hole point quota/skins game. There will be a $10 cash entry fee with $5
going into the skins pot and $5 going towards the point quota. All skill levels are invited to play! You may play from any set of tees…come out and join your professionals and fellow members in this
great new format. Prizes will be all cash!!
Golf Shop’s Weekend Point Quota Game It’s starting again…the 2012–2013 season began on July 7. The
Saturday game is a cumulative point quota game that you can play any Friday, Saturday or Sunday that you choose to tee it up! Sean
takes the top seven Saturday game winners on a 3 day /2 night getaway every August. See the golf shop for
further details.
Don’t Forget About the Hole-In-One-Club! It’s free to join! If you make an ace, you will collect $5 from
everyone who is part of the club. You can use that money to settle the sometimes dangerous bar bill! The remainder will be yours in
golf shop credit.
Copies of the 2012 Men’s Tournament Schedule are available in the golf shop.
Call the Golf Shop or e-mail us at [email protected] for information or to sign-up for any event.
Ladies’ Night Out Wednesday, September 12
5 p.m.
Take some time for yourself and enjoy a night out at the club. The night will begin
with complimentary champagne served on the #10 tee box. We will play 5 holes of no-pressure, fun golf and then take it
inside to the bar for drinks and dinner. Bring a guest to have dinner and drinks...their golf will be on us!
MGA Twilight
The MGA Twilight that was originally scheduled for
Thursday, September 6 will be moved to Thursday,
September 13 at 5:30 p.m. The format is a 9-hole
scramble with A,B,C,D pairings.
Individual Point Quota
Saturday, September 15
9 a.m.
Make your own pairings, or the golf shop
will pair you up.
Congrats to…
Tom Donaldson for his hole-in-one last month on hole #4. This ace was the third of his career.
We would also like to congratulate our assistant golf professional, Nathan McMullen, for qualifying for the Assistant’s National Championship in Port St. Lucie, FL. Nathan heads out at the end of October to represent our club in this prestigious event.
Gator Country has been going on for several years. It was set up to provide a little variety and challenge and so far we are involved with six other clubs in our area. They include: Chiefland, Haile Plantation, Lake City, Quail Heights, University of Florida and Williston. These tournaments are open to all lady members of the GG&CC and each month, except December and January, we visit one of these clubs for a gross/net tournament.
On September 12, 2012 we will be travelling to Chiefland for our first game of the season. Details are on the sign-up sheet in the Ladies’ Locker Room and I will be calling Chiefland with our list of attendees on Friday, September 7.
If you have any further questions, please call Sally Hayes at 395-7518 or Ruth Kovach at 336-7308. We would love to have you join us.
Cheers, Sally Hayes
Upcoming Tournaments Welcome to Gator Country,
GG&CC Ladies
September 2012
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Tennis News
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MGA Tournament Results 1BB Par 3s, 2BB Par 4s, 3BB Par 5s
Saturday, August 11
1st Place 133
G. Quinn
J. Ridley
K. Muller
J. Jones
2nd Place 135
M. Matson
A. Hult
J. McCoy
D. Henderson
September Tennis Schedule
GWGA News
Hello Everyone!
The summer is over, and that takes us right into football season. I know everyone is as excited about football as I am, but let’s not forget about our tennis! We have some new classes starting in September and hopefully there is a class for everyone.
Our two new courts will be up and running soon, although the rain has pushed the opening back a couple of days. We will keep everyone updated on the progress.
With all of the extra play on the courts, it is important to reserve the courts for play. The best way to ensure that you have a court is to e-mail or text me the day before. If there is a conflict, I will let you know and find another time for you. Thanks for your help with this, we want to make sure that everyone gets a court when they want one.
Look for our new Babolat racquets and accessories in the pro shop soon. We will have demos for you to try them out and new strings to make your existing racquet work better. We also have a new shipment of Gainesville Country Club dri-fit shirts coming. Check out the new long sleeve version!
If you have questions regarding any of the new programs, please let me know. I look forward to seeing everyone out on the tennis courts.
Patrick Jenkins Director of Tennis
Friday Mixed Doubles
Fridays from 6-7:30 p.m.
Adult Drop In and Play
Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m.
September Tennis Mixer
T.B.A
New Programs
Junior Development (Age 10 & over)
Tues, Weds. And Thurs. from 4:30-6:30
Men’s Drills
Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m.
Sign up today-
Call Patrick at 561-262-0922 or
email [email protected]
For a full list of tennis clinics,
visit www.gainesvillegolf.cc and
look under the tennis section
Welcome Back GWGA Golfers
Just a little reminder for both 9 and 18-hole women golfers, as well as all GCC ladies who would like to join us this year:
Event: Opening Day Date: Thursday, September 6, 2012 Time: 8:45 a.m. Place: Golfer’s Lounge Format: A short welcome and a scramble followed by lunch
Please note that there is a sign-up sheet in the Ladies’ Locker Room for this event, both for golf and/or lunch.
Hope to see you there!
Sally Hayes, GWGA President Tel. 352-392-7518
Golf Rules
Twitter.com/GainesvilleCC
Facebook.com/GainesvilleCClub
The Course Report
Hours of Operation
Bunker Etiquette How many times have you approached a bunker and found the sand not raked, or your ball in a footprint? Many people may have skipped over the first section of the Rule Book. It is the etiquette section and it is well worth a read. One of the sentences in the introduction states “The overriding principle is that consideration should be shown to others on the course at all times.”
Here are a few simple etiquette points to remember about playing from a bunker and what you need to do afterward:
Generally, you should enter a bunker from the “low side” of the bunker. That is the side furthest from the putting green. This will help the superintendent to maintain the bunker faces.
Locate a bunker rake before you go into a bunker and bring it into the bunker with you. There is no penalty if you lay the rake down in the bunker provided you do nothing to test the condition of the bunker.
After playing from the bunker, use the bunker rake to smooth the sand in the bunker. Try to make it look like no one has disturbed the sand since the maintenance staff groomed the bunkers that morning.
Exit the bunker on the “low side” of the bunker; the same way you came into it.
After exiting the bunker, remove the excess sand from your shoes by lightly tapping the sides of your shoes with a club or gently stomping them on the ground. This will prevent sand from being “tracked” onto the putting green.
Place the bunker rake in the grass near where you walk in and out of the bunker. Just make sure it is on the low side of the bunker or the side away from the putting green.
Here’s a tip for you for the next time you have to drop in a bunker: watch where you stand or walk. The last thing you want to do is to create a bunch of footprints that your ball may end up in after you drop.
Clubhouse Lunch is served Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
(372-1458) Dinner is served Wednesday and Thursday from 5-9 p.m. Dinner is served on Friday night from 5-10 p.m. Champagne Brunch is served on Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Snack Bar Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Sunday Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday
Golf Shop Open 7 a.m-6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
Tennis Courts Open 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Sunday
Pool Open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Sunday
The following excerpt is reprinted from the FSGA Newsletter
September in North Florida brings threat of hurricanes, football season and some much needed relief from the sweltering temperatures of August. We have had a hot summer and are making preparations to get the golf course ready for winter. We will perform our last core aerification of the year this month. We will also begin raising heights of cut on the golf course and working on our fall pre-emergent and fertility programs.
Tree work, cart path repairs and other detail items will accelerate when the turf grass growth rate slows down some. We are still utilizing growth regulators on the greens, tees and fairways to minimize clipping yield and promote dense turf. Dense turf is a great water filter and it naturally suppresses competition from undesirable weeds.
The drain on number nine by the green that was backing up has been replaced and is working well now. Next, we will shift our drainage efforts to hole number three to firm up the soft area on the left front of the green.
We hope you are enjoying the course, and look forward to providing you with some great playing conditions to enjoy the fall weather. Please respect the course, follow cart rules and use good judgment when driving your carts on the golf course. As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, stop me on the course or e-mail me at [email protected] .
Michael A. Rowe Golf Course Superintendent