February 2015 Club Newsletter Volume VIII, Issue 2. Golf Club

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1 Brickyard February 2015 Club Newsletter Volume VIII, Issue 2 Golf Club

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 February 17 th 5:30pm The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates By Wes Moore Two kids named Wes Moore were born blocks apart within a year of each other. Both grew up fatherless in similar Baltimore neighborhoods and had difficult childhoods; both hung out on street corners with their crews; both ran into trouble with the police. How, then, did one grow up to be a Rhodes Scholar, decorated veteran, White House Fellow, and business leader, while the other ended up a convicted murderer serving a life sentence? Wes Moore sets out to answer this profound question.

3 From the General Manager E xcitement is in the air as the cold recedes and warm weather approaches! We are very excited about the upcoming spring season. Our club golf tournaments continue to grow in participation and become more fun and successful. Jim Hickman is working on developing some exciting strategies to help the golf department improve operations and member services and create a more appealing selection of merchandise. Please check next month s newsletter for more pro shop and golf updates. As we move toward spring, Briane and his crew are preparing the greens to keep them at a consistently high quality for our members. I am working closely with Anastasia and with the Executive Committee to explore additional membership opportunities for the spring. We will keep you updated as we make the final decisions. Summer seems a long way off, but it s not too early to start thinking about summer camp! Check out the full article in the youth section. The pool season will begin in May as usual, but will close at the end of August due to the September 1 st beginning of construction on the new Irish Pub and Sports Bar to be built above the pool area. We are happy to announce that the Seasonal Pool & Social Membership will continue this summer! Please see the full article in the Membership News section for more information. If you haven t come by yet for our 2 for $20 dinner nights, please stop by to enjoy delicious food, excellent service, and good companionship. As requested by our growing membership, we have expanded our Food and Beverage offerings to include Thursday Family Nights as well as our Tuesday 2 for $20 dinners, Friday Theme Nights, and Saturday Breakfasts. If you are not receiving updates with menus, golf information, monthly statement notifications, and more, please contact Anastasia. The Food and Beverage department will continue to be busy on Saturday evenings with member sponsored catering events. We appreciate your patience as we continue to balance accommodating our members and meeting the financial needs of the club. We are glad to offer our members the benefit of hosting events at the Brickyard, and the revenue the events bring allows us keep the buildings and grounds in top shape. I look forward to seeing you around the club! Luis Pardal General Manager (478) Ext. 222 generalmanager@brickyardgolf.com 2

4 Membership News T he few warm days we had recently reminded us that spring is just around the corner. As we look forward to warmer days and greener grass, we can also look forward to a great season for membership! It s not too early to start planning for the spring membership drive! We are very excited to re-introduce our highly successful Buddy Membership Program. We will run the program for only 60 days, so refer a friend today! Please see page 4 for more information. I will be glad to reach out to your friends, colleagues, and family to offer them this rare opportunity. We will also re-run our popular Seasonal Pool & Social Membership Program from May 1st through August 31st. Please see page 5 for more information. We will accept applications throughout March and April, so ask your acquaintances to give us a call to ask about the program! Additionally, we have made some slight revisions to the Out Town Memberships A and B. Please see the full article on page 5 for more details. If you have any questions, please contact me. I look forward to seeing all our members on the golf course and in the dining rooms this month! Anastasia Black Membership Director membershipdirector@brickyardgolfclub.com (478) Ext. 224 We are pleased to welcome our newest Brickyard member: Mr. Derrick Knight 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 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 3

5 Membership News Buddy Membership Program Accepting applications through May 31 st ; may start April 1 st or May 1 st 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 31 st. 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 *To allow for slight variations between distance measuring programs, a 2 mile deviation will be permitted. 5 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! Friday Theme Nights (Limited a la carte menus are also available) Themes Feb 6th - New Southern Feb 20th - Taste of Georgia Feb 27th - Around the World Third Sunday Brunch and Kids Activities February 15 th 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. Thursday Family Nights Adults: 2 for $20! Kids 6-12: $5.00 Kids 5 & under eat free February 6th and 19th Family Pizza Night Choose your favorite pizza for the family! Comes with a family style Tossed Caesar Salad Dessert is a Big Monster Cookie with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. February 12 Family Pasta Night Your pasta dinner will be cooked right in front of you! Comes with an Italian Blend Salad Dessert is an Italian Crème Cake with Amaretto Crème Tuesday Specials Feb 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 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. Reservations from 11:30 1:30 Saturday Breakfast 8am - 11 am Every Saturday in February You can enjoy unlimited pancakes & waffles with all the toppings! 6

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9 Valentines Day Coming Soon! Valentine s Day Dinner Friday, February 13 th $70 per couple Reservations from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Live Music Amusé Bouche Stilton Gougeres Light and airy English blue cheese flavored puffs. Shrimp & Grits Cakes Smoked cheddar grits cakes filled with shrimp. Mini Beef Carpaccio Served with Wasabi Crème Freche. Crab Meat and Wild Mushroom Gratin with Lavosh Crackers Lump crab meat and wild mushrooms in a savory, tarragon cream cheese dip baked until golden brown. Salad Spring Salad Spring greens topped with sweet walnuts, clementines, fresh berries, and raspberry vinaigrette. Choice of Entrée Chicken and Artichoke Hearts en Croute Roasted chicken breast, artichoke hearts, and baby bella mushrooms wrapped in savory, golden puff pastry. Balsamic Glazed Grilled Vegetables with Fire Roasted Red Pepper Polenta and Truffle Oil Mixed vegetables tossed in balsamic, grilled, drizzled with truffled olive oil and served with roasted pepper polenta. Petite Filet au Poivre A 5-oz. black angus filet rubbed with kosher salt and peppercorns, seared, and finished with brandy cream demi-glace. Oven Roasted Chilean Sea Bass with Grilled Tomato Beurre Blanc and Fried Leeks Sea bass seasoned and dusted with flour, sautéed, and topped with grilled tomato butter sauce and fried leeks. Dessert Cherries Jubilee Crepes for Two Please RSVP by 5:00pm on Wednesday, Feb 11th Call: (478) or membershipdirector@brickyardgolf.com 8

10 Golf News Men s Golf Association There has been interest in forming a Men s Golf Association! If you are interested in serving please Jim Hickman at jim61golfer@gmail.com or Gen. Robert Hughes at rchughesjr@live.com Reciprocal Program with Idle Hour Dear Members, It is great to be back with you at the Brickyard. I am still learning all the procedures for the club and members. I would like to thank each and every one of you for your patience during this process. It is my goal to give our members and their guests the best possible service and experience at the club. We are working hard to arrange golf outings during the slower times of the week, mainly Monday and Tuesday. At this time we have only one event scheduled for February, which will take place from the 14th-16th. This event will be the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, which was scheduled in February of We have not scheduled any more events on Saturdays or Sundays in Thank you again for being patient with me and the staff as we continue to improve our service. February 14 th - 16 th Weekends and Weekdays (Closed Monday) 18 Holes = $ Tax Best Times to Reserve on Weekends Friday before 11:00 a.m. Friday after 2:00 p.m. Saturday 12:24 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 p.m. and later Sunday 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday 4:00 p.m. and later If you would like to take advantage of the reciprocal program, please call the Pro Shop at (478) , Ext Please do not call Idle Hour directly. 9 Thank you, Jim Hickman PGA Golf Professional The golf course will be open for play Presidents Day Monday Feb. 16 th 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 add some golf clubs for the children in the near future. 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

11 Golf News A Note from your Course Superintendent W ell, we survived a fairly mild January. Let s hope this month doesn t turn too cold on us. The weather cooperated and we were able to get a few of the projects done that we wanted to in January. We fixed the drainage issue to the right of the #5 green. There is an underground water source that keeps the ground wet in that area. We dug out all around the problem area and added drain lines and gravel to the existing catch basin. We then filled in the whole area with gravel and topped that off with landscape fabric, sand, and sod. The sod will take a while to fill in so we will keep that area ground under repair. We installed a catch basin to the left of the #12 rough where the water would wash out under the big oak tree. We installed some sod around the new catch basin, so we will also keep this area ground under repair for a little while. We installed a new sidewalk on the backside of the clubhouse by the #1 tee. This gives everyone a clear walking path from the tee up to the grill/back patio area. We took down and cleaned up some of the dead trees around the course. We took down the tree to the right of #6 that was hit by lightning, the tree on #4 that was killed by pine beetles, and the tree to the right of #1 that was hit by lightning. We cleaned up a couple of downed trees to the right of #3, the downed tree to the left of #12, and the downed trees to the left of #11. We have finished our winter tree pruning program and started cutting back the cordgrass throughout the course. We will continue that through February. I have sprayed all the weeds on the course in January and they should start dying out soon. We have scheduled our spring pre-emerge/fertilizer for the 9 th of March. That is done on a Monday, and then on Tuesday, March 10 th, we will be cart path only. This will help ensure that the chemicals will soak into the soil and that the carts will not burn the grass driving over it. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Hope to see you on the course! Briane Faletto, GCS Class A Superintedent 10

12 Golf News February and March Golf Events Sunday, February 1 st Super Bowl Scramble 1:00pm shotgun Saturday, February 7 th Kids Junior Clinic 3:00pm-4:00pm February 14 th -16 th Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Tee times starting at 8:30am Monday, March 2 nd Central Georgia Seniors 10:00am shotgun Saturday, March 14 th Junior Clinic 3:00pm-4:00pm Monday, March 23 rd Dixie Seniors 11 Upcoming Events in 2015 July 24 th One Day Member-Guest August 1 st -2 nd Club Championship Senior Club Championship August 15 th Beginning of Match Play October 16 th One Day Member-Guest To Be Announced Brickyard Invitational Inner Club Matches Ladies Invitational Ladies Member-Guest Lockers are available for the 2015 Season! Contact the pro-shop for availability. $72.00 billed semi - annually Rental includes locker and club storage New 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 for more details or to reserve a tee time for you and your guests: (478)

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14 Youth Activities February Brunch and Children s Activities Bring your loved ones out to enjoy a delicious meal and some quality time together. Children s activities and themed crafts will be provided. President s Day Camp Presidents Day: February 16 th, 2015 Need something for your kids to do during the school holiday? Sign them up for the Brickyard s one day camp! Camp is $25 per child and includes breakfast, lunch, and all of the crafts and activities. Guests are welcome! 13 Reservations must be made by the Thursday, February 12 th to ensure adequate materials. Call the clubhouse at or Rebecca Ellard at youthdirector@brickyardgolf.com.

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 for younger campers or those who 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 February 2015 Calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Super Bowl Scramble 1pm Shotgun 2 Clubhouse, Course, & Driving Range Closed 3 2 for $20 Dinner 4 5 Family Pizza Night 6 Dinner Theme: New Southern 7 Kids Jr. Clinic 3pm-4pm Saturday Breakfast 8 Food & Beverage Closes at 5pm 9 Clubhouse, Course, & Driving Range Closed 10 2 for $20 Dinner 11 No Lunch Service Grille re-opens at 3pm. 12 No Lunch Service Grille re-opens at 3pm. Family Pasta Night 13 Tee times TBA. Call for reciprocal agreement Valentine s Day Dinner 14 Tee times TBA. Call for reciprocal Agreement Saturday Breakfast Food & Beverage Closes at 5pm 15 Tee times TBA. Call for reciprocal agreement Third Sunday Brunch & Kids Activities 16 Tee times TBA. Call for reciprocal agreement Presidents Day Camp 17 2 for $20 Dinner Ladies Book Club 5:30pm No Lunch Service Grille re-opens at 3pm. Family Pizza Night 20 Dinner Theme: Taste of Georgia 21 Saturday Breakfast Clubhouse, Course, & Driving Range Closed 24 2 for $20 Dinner Dinner Theme: Around the World 28 Saturday Breakfast Food & Beverage Closes at 5pm