Spring is in the air!

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1 Brickyard March 2015 Club Newsletter Volume VIII, Issue 3 Golf Club Spring is in the air! Celebrate a beautiful Macon spring at the Brickyard! Check inside for our spring themed activities!

2 Club News and Information CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION Times are subject to change as operations are modified. Clubhouse* Tuesday-Sunday Golf Shop** Tuesday-Friday Saturday Sunday 8:00 a.m. Close 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Tee Times begin at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday Friday & Sunday Tee Times begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday Food Service*** Tuesday Sunday Regular Lunch Menu at the Grill 11:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Snack Bar 3:00 p.m. Close Tuesday & Friday Dinner Specials 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday dinners by 24hr reservation only. Bar*** Tuesday-Friday, Sunday Saturday Pool Closed for Season 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. *Clubhouse may close earlier due to business levels **Golf Shop will close one hour after last cart or earlier due to weather conditions ***Food Service and Bar may close earlier due to business levels or member-sponsored events. 1 General Manager Luis Pardal generalmanager@brickyardgolf.com (478) ext. 222 Direct Line: (478) Club Controller Sharon Yaughn sharonyaughn@brickyardgolf.com (478) ext. 221 Direct Line: (478) Golf Superintendent Briane Faletto superintendent@brickyardgolf.com (478) ext. 237 Direct Line: (478) Youth Director Rebecca Ellard youthdirector@brickyardgolf.com (478) ext. 223 Direct Line: (478) Food & Beverage Manager Caroline Giles (478) Club Contacts Membership Director Anastasia Black (478) ext. 224 Direct Line: (478) Executive Chef Mattie Lewis Chefmattie.Brickyard@gmail.com (478) ext. 233 Direct Line: (478) Acting Head Golf Professional Jim Hickman jim61golfer@gmail.com (478) ext. 226 Cell Phone: (478) Assistant Golf Professional David McDaniel assistantgolfprofessional@brickyardgolf.com (478) ext. 226 Golf Shop: (478) ext. 225 Direct Line: (478) Brickyard Ladies Book Club March 24th 5:30pm Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail By Wes Moore Wild is Cheryl Strayed's first-person memoir of her 1,100 -mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to the border with Washington State. Seeking self-discovery and the resolution of her enduring grief and personal challenges, at age 26, Strayed set out alone, on her 1,100-mile journey, having no prior backpacking experience. Wild intertwines the stories of Strayed's life before and during the journey, describing her physical challenges and spiritual realizations while on the trail.

3 From the Executive Committee T he Brickyard Golf Club Executive Committee and our Club ownership are committed to providing a unique golfing experience where members and guests can experience the natural beauty and challenge of a championship golf course. We take pride in our golf course, our course etiquette, and the courtesy, and sportsmanship demonstrated by our members. Course etiquette is an integral and unique part of the game of golf. In terms of our golf club environment, etiquette is about showing respect for all others on the course. It is also about showing respect for the course on which we play and the work that has been put into it to create our beautiful course. As golfers we have a responsibility to each other and our course and to abide by the course and club rules. Please help us maintain the beauty and integrity of our course. A great deal of time, effort, and expense goes into the preparation of the course. It s important that each golfer play his/her part by repairing your divots or pitch-marks, and raking bunkers and sand traps before leaving the area. Cleaning the sand from one s golf shoes before walking on a green helps to maintain the pristine condition of our greens. Unfortunately, we are beginning to see cart tracks creating new cart paths to several tee boxes. We must ensure that carts stay on cart-paths as much as possible and avoid taking short cuts to greens and tee boxes. In addition, carts should never be driven any closer than 30 yards to any green. Also, we are each responsible for collecting our personal trash and depositing the trash in available containers. Etiquette also extends to our actions in the Clubhouse and other facilities. Please ensure that you check-in with our Pro Shop before teeing off. It is imperative that our Staff be aware of all members and guests on the course in case of emergencies or other issues. Members are also reminded to turn in all cart keys at the end of the round. In short, golf etiquette distinguishes the game of golf and the Brickyard Golf Course. We have a strong tradition of etiquette at the Brickyard Golf course. Please help us maintain that tradition by respecting your fellow golfers, the course, our facilities, and the tradition of the game! Robert Hughes Executive Committee Chair 2

4 Membership News W ith the warmer temperatures creeping in and the long, lovely months of spring, summer, and fall ahead, there couldn t be a more perfect time to invite your friends, family, co-workers, and acquaintances to join the Brickyard. A growing membership leads to more events, amenities, and services, as well as greater financial stability for the club. Even more importantly, belonging to a club is about companionship and common interests, and inviting your friends to join you here helps to keep that great tradition in place here at the Brickyard. Because we know that you are itching to be out on the golf course with friends this time of year, we have re-opened the popular Buddy Membership Program that we successfully ran last fall. With 51 new members brought into the program in only 3 months last year, we know that this program is hard to resist because of its great value and privileges. There s even a little incentive for you, our members, to sponsor someone into this program! Please see the larger article for more details and feel free to give me a call if you have any questions. Our pool season is not far away; May is just around the corner! If your friends are not golfers, they may be interested in our Seasonal Pool & Social Membership! Please feel free to let me know of people who are interested, and I will gladly reach out to them directly. I will also be happy to schedule a meeting with you and/or a prospective member. Thank you, as always, for your continued support of the club and our membership growth. Please stop by with questions or just to chat! Anastasia Black Membership Director membershipdirector@brickyardgolfclub.com (478) Ext. 224 We are pleased to welcome our newest Brickyard member: Mr. Charles Steele The Following Memberships Are Also Available Family Classification Individual Classification Family Ambassador Program Individual Ambassador Program Out of Town A Classification Out of Town B Classification Military Membership Program Vertical Membership Upgrade For more information, please call Anastasia Black at (478) or membershipdirector@brickyardgolf.com 3 Brickyard s Executive Sub-Committees Mrs. Jenny Stansfield Gen. Robert Hughes Dr. Eric Hall Mr. Jason Churchwell Mr. Chip Greene Resignations Committee Mr. Jack Nichols Recruitment Committee Mr. Timothy DePalma Mrs. Eliza Vaughn Dr. Stephen Tafor Mr. Tony Rojas Mr. Larry Wiley Communications Committee Mr. Melvin Haas Mr. Terry Parker Mrs. Lauren Lanter Mr. Chad Perry Mr. Virgil Adams Mr. Stuart Walker

5 Membership News Buddy Membership Program Accepting applications through May 31st; may start April 1st or May 1st Open to all ages Open to new applicants & former members who have been resigned more than 24 months* Monthly Dues: $200; no monthly fees No initiation fee or annual fee 12-month commitment required for new members; automatically renews annually* Additional Details: The new member may remain in the program as long as the sponsoring member remains in his or her classification. If the sponsoring member resigns during the initial l2-month commitment*, the new member may fulfill the commitment before choosing another membership option. All dues count toward a future initiation fee (not to exceed the amount of the initiation fee for the chosen classification) *Special conditions apply to former members If you have any questions, or to sign up for the program, please contact Anastasia Black, Membership Director. membershipdirector@brickyardgolf.com Phone: (478) Ext. 224 Direct: (478) Only time this program will run in 2015! 4

6 Membership News Take advantage of this limited time opportunity to enjoy the Brickyard s salt water pool, excellent dining facilities, and lively social events this summer! Membership Term: May 1, 2015 August 31, 2015 Applications will be accepted only until May 31st. Only a limited number of memberships available. At the end of the membership term, the full amount of dues paid can be applied toward an Annual Fee or Initiation Fee! Low monthly dues only $100! No annual or initiation fee! No additional monthly fees! Unlimited social privileges and unlimited use of the pool! Children and grandchildren may participate in our 8-week Summer Academy! Special application procedures apply. For more information, to apply, or to refer a friend, please contact Anastasia Black, Membership Director, by phone at (478) Ext. 224, by direct line at (478) , or by at membershipdirector@brickyardgolf.com. Out of Town Membership A & B Out of Town Membership A Open to those who live and work outside a 25 mile radius from the club* Monthly Dues: $175 $500 Annual Fee No additional monthly fees 12-month commitment required Renews annually Annual Fee applies for first 4 years only All golf & social privileges for primary member; all social privileges for dependent Out of Town Membership B Open to those who live and work outside a 50 mile radius from the club* Monthly Dues: $125 $500 Annual Fee No additional monthly fees 12-month commitment required Renews annually Annual Fee applies for first 4 years only All golf & social privileges for primary member; dependent family members have guest privileges 5 *To allow for slight variations between distance measuring programs, a 2 mile deviation will be permitted. Because of this adjustment, 23+ miles qualifies for Out of Town A, and 48+ miles qualifies for Out of Town B. For more information, please contact Anastasia Black at (478) or membershipdirector@brickyardgolf.com.

7 Food and Beverage Drink Specials $3 glasses of wine - $3 off call liquor $1 off domestic draft and imported beers Diners enjoy with Tuesday 2-for-$20 dinners and Friday themed dinners from 6-8pm Are you always busy and on the go? Take Out Dinner Specials! Let us make your life easier order your dinner to go! Call minutes before pick-up and order from our special dinner menus on Tuesdays and Fridays! Third Sunday Brunch and Kids Activities March 15th Join us for breakfast stations, Southern classics, and gourmet delights! Spend time with the family and let the kids enjoy activities! Please R.S.V.P. by calling (478) or ing Luis at generalmanager@brickyardgolf.com. Friday Night Dinner! (Limited a la carte menus are also available) Dinner Starts at 5:00pm Childcare available with 24 hours notice! Start your weekend off right with dinner at the Brickyard! Please R.S.V.P. by calling (478) or ing Luis at generalmanager@brickyardgolf.com. Reservations from 11:30 1:30 Saturday Breakfast 8am - 11 am Every Saturday in March You can enjoy unlimited pancakes & waffles with all the toppings! Tuesday Specials March 3 March 10 March 17 March 24 2 for $20 Dinner Nights! Select menu available from 5-8 pm; two salads, entrees & desserts for only $20! No reservations required. Beverages not included. 6

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9 Golf News Superbowl Scramble Winners Championship A Championship B 1st Place 1st Place Stan Dominy Dennis Doucet Robert Heller Mike Howell Barry Bloodworth Tom Dent Frank Jones Hays Hofstader 2nd Place 2nd Place Kevin Balkcom Josh Loosier Steve Gurley Conrad Massey Patrick Sullivan Scott Calhoun Ed Hutcheson Mike Johnson We Need Your Help!! Please repair ball marks on green. Rake bunkers after your shot. Use 90 degree rule, it helps fairways Please register yourself and guests before going out to play golf. Please check with Jim Hickman or Luis before playing five-some. Thanks and happy golfing! New Children s Golf Apparel! We have added a new assortment of children s golf apparel in the Golf Shop including: hats, gloves, shirts, etc. We will also be adding some golf clubs for the children as well. If you have any questions or would like to check out the new clothes, please come by the Golf Shop or call Jim Hickman at Junior golf clinic Date: March 14th Time: 3-4 p.m We have had great turnouts for our junior clinics and we would like to thank everyone for their participation thus far. Come out and join in on the fun as we help shape our junior program. The future of golf is looking bright! We hope to see you there! 8

10 Golf News A Note from your Course Superintendent We are almost done. A few more weeks of winter to get through. I am excited for spring to start. We have a few things scheduled in March to get us ready for a great spring transition. The greens are looking good so far through the winter months. They should be ready to go once they start greening up. On Monday, March 9th, we have scheduled our spring fertilization/pre-emerge of the entire course. We will spread the fertilizer out on Monday and water it in immediately to ensure it gets down into the soil. We will water some more that night. We will make the course CART PATH ONLY on Tuesday, March 10th, to keep from burning the grass by driving on it. This is all weather permitting also. If it rains and the truck is not able to get on the course we will have to re-schedule. I would like to ask for everyone s help with a few minor things on the course. While riding in the carts on the course, please remember to stay at least 30 yards from the greens and exit the fairway to the cartpath as soon as possible. I have noticed a lot of cart traffic up and around the greens. I do not want to have to paint white lines or install ropes to keep this from happening. On that same note, please help in paying attention to areas that are being run down by cart traffic. Go another direction. Also, please remember to fix all ball marks on the greens and add sand to the divots on the tees, fairways and roughs. When using the driving range tee, please try to use the straight line technique. Divots will develop in a straight line leaving about 3 inches in between the divot lines. This ensures a faster grow back and uses less surface area. Hope to see you on the course! Briane Faletto, GCS 9 Class A Superintedent Spring Swing Classic 2 person best-ball tournament Saturday, March 28th 9:00am shotgun This tournament is for members only! We are looking forward to jumping into the spring golf season with a bang! Come join in on the action and test your skills in a competitive yet fun day of golf! This tournament will be handicapped. Players will receive 75% of their handicap and there is a maximum handicap differential of 10. Ex: If you are a 5 handicap player, your partner can be no higher than a 15 handicap player. This will keep it fair and competitive for all players. PRIZES: OPTIONAL PLAYER POOL $20 PER TEAM

11 Golf News March Golf Events Monday, March 2nd Central Georgia Seniors 10:00am shotgun Saturday, March 14th Junior Clinic 3:00pm-4:00pm Monday, March 23rd Dixie Seniors Saturday, March 28th Spring Swing Classic Monthly Guest Passes Guest Passes will now replace the monthly guest day. Members can now choose the day or days when they want to bring their guests for the $35 price. Three guest passes per member per month. Passes do not roll over if they are not used. Please call the golf shop at (478) for more details or to pick up your passes. Lockers are available for the 2015 Season! Contact the pro-shop for availability. $72.00 billed semi - annually Rental includes locker and club storage Upcoming Events in 2015 June 26th-27th Brickyard Invitational July 4th Annual Flag Tournament July 24th One Day Member-Guest August 1st-2nd Club Championship Senior Club Championship August 15th First Round Match Play Event October 16th One Day Member-Guest To Be Announced 2015 Inner Club Matches Ladies Invitational Ladies Member-Guest 10

12 Golf News -SWING TIP OF THE MONTH- The short game or the feel shots around the green and putting tend to be the most difficult to regain sharpness after a long winter or layoff from golf. I feel that this is the first area to attack when you start to practice. The advantages of building your game back up from the hole and working backwards is countless. The obvious high percentages of shots, some 60 percent that are taken within 100 yards during a round of golf are not the only reason. The short game or the less that full shots can help the not only the mechanics but the rhythm and tempo of your full swing. When I am teaching short game, the most prevalent errors often come in the decision-making process instead of the execution of the shot itself. The decision process is comprised of what type of shot to hit (high or low), what club to use, and how to set up to achieve this. This installment is what I feel is important in the short game as you start to get ready for the golfing season. -Jason Sutton If you're making poor contact on chip shots hitting behind the ball or catching it thin it's probably because you're trying to help the ball into the air. Your hands are too active, and you're hitting up at impact. I'm going to walk you through a chipping technique that will make it easy to pinch the ball crisply off the turf. - David Leadbetter 11

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14 Youth Activities Spring Fling Sunday, March 29, 2015 Brunch and kids spring activities! Spring Children s Party and Crafts with Special Guest: The Easter Bunny pm until 3:00 pm Egg Hunt at 2.30 pm Bring your baskets for the egg hunt and for the Golden Eggs. Games and Prices for every kid. Face painting and clown Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet from 11:30 pm until 1:30 pm Enjoy with family and friends after golf or kids party. Adult Buffet: $12.95, Kids 6 to 12 Buffet: $6.95 Kids 5 and under Free 13 RSVP by Friday, March 27 at 5:00 pm.

15 Youth Activities Brickyard s Summer Camp 2015 June 1st-July 31st It s another year and another summer to sign your children up for the 2015 Brickyard Summer Camp. There will be a bunch of crafts and activities to keep your children and grandchildren entertained during the summer. Camp Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack Golf Lessons Swimming Crafts Games and activities This year we are offering a new half day this year for some of younger campers or those that just want to have some morning fun. The half day will run from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm; please let Rebecca know if you need to pick up your child earlier. Cost: Members: $160 per week $35 per full day $25 per half day Sponsored Guests: $190 per week $45 per full day $35 per half day If you have any questions about summer camp, please contact Rebecca at or youthdirector@brickyardgolf.com 14

16 March 2015 Calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Clubhouse, Course, Driving Range Closed Central Georgia Seniors 10:00am shotgun 3 2 for $20 Dinner Member Lunch Service in Private Dining Room 4 5 Member Lunch Service in Private Dining Room 6 Friday Night Dinner 7 Breakfast 8:00am-11:00am Food & Beverage closes at 6:00pm 8 9 Clubhouse, Course, Driving Range Closed 10 2 for $20 Dinner Friday Night Dinner 14 Breakfast 8:00am-11:00am Food & Beverage closes at 5:00pm Junior Clinic 3:00pm-4:00pm 15 Third Sunday Brunch with Kids Activities 16 Clubhouse, Course, Driving Range Closed 17 2 for $20 Dinner Friday Night Dinner 21 Breakfast 8:00am-11:00am Food & Beverage closes at 5:00pm Clubhouse, Course, Driving Range Closed Dixie Seniors 24 2 for $20 Dinner Ladies Book Club 5:30pm Friday Night Dinner 28 Breakfast 8:00am-11:00am Food & Beverage closes at 6:00pm Spring Swing Classic 9:00am shotgun 29 Spring Fling Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt 30 Clubhouse, Course, Driving Range Closed 31 2 for $20 Dinner