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1 The PROVIDENCE PRESs PROVIDENCE country club JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2018

2 YOUR CLUB 2 PCC JANUARY AND FEBRUARY HOURS OF OPERATION CULBERTSON DINING ROOM Lunch: Tuesday-Friday I 11:00am-2:00pm Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday I 5:30pm-9:00pm WEST PAVILION CLOSED FOR THE SEASON TURNHOUSE Monday-Tuesday I CLOSED Wednesday-Sunday I 10:00am-4:00pm BEVERAGE CART Monday-Friday I CLOSED Saturday-Sunday I 10:00am-4:00pm *Hours are subject to change, based on weather. POOL HOURS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON GOLF SHOP AND FACILITIES Golf Shop I Tuesday-Sunday I 7:30am-5:00pm Golf Course I 8:00am (*weather permitting) Practice Facilities Tuesday-Saturday I 8:00am-5:00pm Sunday I 8:00am-4:45pm* TENNIS SHOP Monday-Thursday I 8:00am-7:00pm *Shop will close later than 8:00pm on League nights when beer service is requested. Friday I 8:00am-6:00pm Saturday I 8:00am-5:00pm Sunday I 11:00am-5:00pm TENNIS COURTS Daily I 8:00am-10:00pm PCC CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS Front Desk Reservations I Golf Shop I Tennis Shop I West Pavilion I Pool House I PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB STAFF: CONTACTS Howard Murphy, Jr., CCM Corporate Director of Culinary Operations Providence Country Club Manager hmurphy@providencecc.com Laura Bohling Membership Director lbohling@providencecc.com Kathy Kelly Communications Director kkelly@providencecc.com Kevin Reardon Director of Golf kreardon@providencecc.com Justin Mathers Head Golf Professional jmathers@providencecc.com Chris Parham Golf Course Superintendent cparham@providencecc.com Josh Oxendine Director of Adult Tennis joxendine@providencecc.com Nanette Nelmes Fitness Instructor nnelmes@providencecc.com Jason Vieira Fitness Instructor jvieira@providencecc.com Steve Windham Food and Beverage Director steve@providencecc.com Jason Neal Executive Chef jneal@providencecc.com Jennifer Brown Events Coordinator jennifer@providencecc.com Dan Thomas Director of Facilities Maintenance danthomas@providencecc.com NEWSLETTER CONTAINS Providence Your Club Membership. 3 General Manager s Message. 4 PCC Buzz Food and Beverage Monthly Dining 7 January Events January and February Events February Events Golf Fore All A Look Back at Greens and Grounds.. 13 McConnell News Tennis Fitness Group Fitness January Calendar February Calendar

3 MEMBERSHIP 3 A NEW YEAR AND A NEW PCC With a record breaking year in Membership year behind us; we set out in 2018 to continue to raise the bar of excellence at PCC with our scheduled golf course renovation and remodeling of the dining room. I m certain both our Golf Professional Staff and Food and Beverage Department will get creative to keep our Members busy while we are under construction and undoubtedly the finished product will be well worth the wait! Our last few Golf Memberships are still available so make sure to tell your friends who have been on the fence about joining that now is the time. The future has never looked so bright for PCC and I hope you all share in my excitement about what s in store for us in Warm regards, Laura LAURA BOHLING Membership Director WELCOME NEW MEMBERS HARVEY AND SANDY ALLISON TOM AND CAMILIE BURWELL WITH CHILDREN KEEGAN, MCKENNA, AND BRADEN T.J. AND LAUREN MCNEELY WITH CHILDREN RUBY AND HAZEL GREG AND SARAH SLAYTON WITH CHILDREN PATRICK, KENDALL, AND JACKSON NOT PICTURED Robbie and Jennifer Atkinson with children Liam and Brady Michael and Tenamarie dadian with children Mason, Mia, and Zeke Matthew and Judy Heiter with children Emma and Charles Julie Herr with children Elizabeth and Austin Richard and Krystal Holder with children Chrisian and Nicholas Gail Nixon and Tamara Rivera with children Joshua and Jared Bob and Brenice Palmer with son William Chris and Mary Qualters

4 GENERAL MANAGERS MESSAGE 4 Dear Providence Members, We wish you a Happy New Year filled with health, happiness and all of life s blessings. On behalf of the entire staff at Providence Country Club, we would like to sincerely thank you for your generous contributions to the Holiday Fund was a fabulous year of growth for Providence Country Club. Starting with the exciting renovations made to our Golf Shop, Fitness Center and the Card room, Membership grew at record levels. We welcomed almost one hundred new families this past year, ending with a greater net gain in Membership than PCC has ever experienced. The McConnell brand, coupled with the great PCC facilities and staff service is clearly very strong and we now have a Full Privilege Membership waiting list. Operations in every department throughout the Club flourished this past year as Member activity and satisfaction grew substantially. We announced in early December, the exciting golf course renovations by architect Kris Spence would take place starting in February The news spread quickly as PCC became the talk of Charlotte. Please make sure to mark your calendars for Thursday evening, January 11 th at the Club for the presentation of the Golf Course Renovation Plan. Please make sure to go directly to our golf professionals for all reciprocal tee times throughout the period of our golf course project. We are also in the process of finalizing the renovation plans for our Culbertson Dining Room and Turnberry Lounge. We anticipate the lion s share of this work to take place in April and May. Food and Beverage operations for our Members will absolutely continue during the dining renovations and there should be no negative impact on our catering and banquet business. We are excited to be uber-creative with our F&B programming and we ll make good use of our additional meeting rooms and the favorable weather out at the West Pavilion and Turnhouse. We were very excited to break ground on both of these new projects and we will keep you apprised with more updates and details as they develop promises to be another very exciting year as we continue to grow and improve our facilities. We hope you are as excited about these awesome improvements as we are. We will continue to make every effort to limit any inconvenience to our Members and Guests. As always, I look forward to seeing you at the Club. Sincerely, Howard HOWARD S. MURPHY, JR. CCM Corporate Director of Culinary Operations Providence Country Club General Manager

5 PCC BUZZ 5 LOOK WHO S TALKING ABOUT PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB! Please enjoy a few of our favorite social media mentions below and keep sharing your experiences by tagging us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter. INSTAGRAM: 6TH ANNUAL QUEENS UNITE Thanks Today was one for the books! The 6th annual Queens Unite was held at Providence Country Club. We collected over 1,300 coloring books and crayons to benefit children s hospitals in the Southeast and raised $3,000 for the Denny Hamlin Foundation! Thank you everyone who helped support us again this year!!! FACEBOOK: BEAUTIFUL FALL COLORS Thanks to: Chris Lassiter: Enjoying the last of the awesome fall colors in Charlotte, NC TENNIS TOURNAMENT: FIRST WIN!! Thanks #tennistourney, 1st win!! He has the #medal and #gianttennisball to prove it! #bestkidever #luke #tennis TWITTER: CLUBHOUSE RENOVATIONS Thanks Check out our recent renovations s clubhouse! The project focused on the Pro Shop, Fitness Center, Rooftop Terrace, and site Improvements. FOLLOW

6 FOOD AND BEVERAGE 6 HAPPY NEW YEAR First and foremost I want to thank all of our members for your support in 2017! We had a fantastic year again in the Food & Beverage Department. We had record turnouts for almost every Holiday event we hosted this past year. We did mix things up a bit in our social calendar with a live Comedy Show, a Murder Mystery Dinner, and our first annual McConnell Visiting Chef Series. We even brought back some events that had not been done for a while at PCC like the New Year s Eve Casino Night. As we move into the New Year we will continue to hold all of our monthly events; Birthday Night, Wine-Down-Wednesday, Family Night Buffet, and Champagne Brunch. The Chef and I will continue our Wine Dinner Series in 2018 by putting on some amazing wine dinners that will be second to none. We will be teaming up with some of the top wineries in the world to help showcase the talent that we have here at PCC. The renovations we did to the Fitness Center, Golf Pro Shop, Men s Card Room, and the new addition of the new PCC Playhouse were very exciting for everyone last year. I am sure most of you have heard the even more exciting news about the renovations we have planned for this year. The Golf Course, The Culbertson Dining Room, and the Turnberry Lounge areas of the clubhouse are all being updated! Trust me when I say that the staff is just as excited about these updates as the members are! With the renovations that we had done last year and the new renovations that are happening this year, Providence Country Club is a place anyone should be proud to bring their friends, family, and associates. The Food & Beverage Department is looking forward to surprising and impressing you this New Year. We have some new and exciting events for adults only and events for the whole family to enjoy. We hope to make a lot of new traditions for our new members that we have added to our family this past year and continue traditions for our more experienced members. Make this year a year of finding, of fulfillment, of joy, peace, and purpose! Warm Regards Steve STEVE WINDHAM Food and Beverage Director FAMILY BINGO NIGHT Saturday, February 3 6:00pm-8:30pm Register by Thursday, February 1 $ per Adult I $ per Child (Ages 6 to 11) I 5 and Under Free Register after Thursday, February 1 $ per Adult I $ per Child (Ages 6 to 11) 5 and Under Free Enjoy a Family Night at the Club playing everyone s favorite game; BINGO! Your cover price includes Dinner, BINGO, and Prizes! PCC SUPER BOWL PARTY Sunday, February 4 4:00pm Tailgate on Front Lawn 6:00pm in Clubhouse Register by Friday, February 2 $ per Adult $ per Child (Ages 6 to 11) I 5 and Under Free Register after Friday, February 2 I $ per Adult $ per Child (Ages 6 to 11) I 5 and Under Free Join us at the Club for Super Bowl 52 watch the two NFL Teams battle it out on the field to be the next Super Bowl Champions. 4:00pm - Tailgate on the Front Lawn with the Weekend Grill included. bottomless Beer Specials, Drink Specials and Kids Games. Bring your own Football and Games! 6:00pm - Buffet and Bar Opens in the Clubhouse with viewing of the big game! MENU: Wings I Mac & Cheese I Baked Beans I Chips & Salsa Coleslaw I Build your own sliders: BBQ Pulled Pork I Burgers I Hotdogs I Assorted Cookies FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE - UNDER THE SEA Saturday, February 10 I 6:00pm - 9:00pm Register by Wednesday, February 7 $ Father $ Daughters (Ages 4 to 11) 3 & Under Free Register after Wednesday, February 7 $ Father $ Daughters (Ages 4 to 11) I 3 & Under Free Dad and Daughters, step into a World Under the Sea for a Magical Night. All the Mermaids are gathering for this special occasion. Dads order your Corsages and Boutonnières from the Petal Shoppe of Monroe, they will deliver to the Club. Contact Darlene Blackburn at PCC WINE DINNER SERIES FEATURING BURLY WINERY Friday, February 23 6:00pm-9:00pm Register by Wednesday, February 21 $ per person Register after Wednesday, February 21 $ per person FIRST COURSE: Baby Spinach, Goat Lady Dairy Chevre Mousse, Compressed Acorn Squash and Beets, Honey and Thyme Paired with Burly Sauvignon Blanc SECOND COURSE: Cast Iron Skillet seared Day Boat Scallop, Fired Roasted Mixed Cherry Tomatoes, Hazelnut, and Tarragon Paired with Burly Chardonnay THIRD COURSE: Orange Glazed Crispy Skin Duck Breast, Sweet Potato Cake, Caramelized Pearl Onion, and Micro Basil Paired with Burly Cabernet FOURTH COURSE: Heritage Farms Cheshire Osso Bucco, Creamy Orzo, Wild Mushroom Reduction Paired with Burly Special Select Cabernet FIFTH COURSE: Chocolate Ganache Charlotte - White and Dark Chocolate, Toasted Pistachios, Lady Fingers, Amaretto Anglaise Providence Country Club s Special Blend of Costa Rican Coffee

7 MONTHLY DINING 7 WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY Wednesday, January 10 I 5:30pm-9:00pm Wednesday, February 14 I 5:30pm-9:00pm Come join us on the second Wednesday of each month for our Wine Down Wednesday in the Dining Room where we will be offering half price bottles of Wine. In addition to our regular dining room menu, Chef Jason will be featuring these delicious specials for the evening! JANUARY APPETIZER Grilled NC Shrimp $8++ with Cilantro, Lime, and Peanuts JANUARY ENTRÉE Roasted New Zealand Lamb Rack....$24++ with a Sweet and Spicy Blackberry Jam, warm Quinoa and Kale Salad with toasted Pine Nuts and Parmesan FEBRUARY APPETIZER Wild Mushroom Flat Bread......$8++ with Herbed Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella, Arugula, and drizzled with Truffle Oil FEBRUARY ENTRÉE NY Strip.....$25++ Sous Vide to 120 Degrees, seared and topped with Gorgonzola Butter, Roasted Garlic Steak Fries and Asparagus MEMBER BIRTHDAY NIGHT Wednesday, January 3 and January 17 I 5:30pm-9:00pm Wednesday, February 7 and February 21 I 5:30pm-9:00pm Member Birthday Night in the Dining Room. If it s your birthday in the months of January or February, come and celebrate it here at the Club. Members can enjoy a complimentary entrée and dessert $5 FRIDAY APPETIZER AND DRINK SPECIALS Friday Nights Only I 5:30pm-9:00pm Every Friday night we offer big flavors that are light on the wallet. Join us for appetizer and drink specials that are sure to get your weekend started right! CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Sunday, January 28 I 11:00am-2:00pm Adult: $ I Children 6-11: $ I Children 5 and Under: Free MENU: Chicken Pot Pie I Crab and Artichoke Stuffed Flounder with Roasted Tomato Sauce I Garlic Whipped Potatoes I Green Beans Assorted Breakfast Breads I Fresh Fruit I Mixed Greens Salad with Assorted Toppings and Dressings I Spinach Salad with Pickled Red Onions, Olives, Chopped Bacon, Hard Boiled Eggs, Tomato, and Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette I Bacon and Sausage I Pimento Cheese Grits I Biscuits and Sausage Gravy I Waffles with Mixed Berry Compote and Maple Syrup I Crispy Potato Rounds with Peppers, Onions, and Cheese I Classic Eggs Benedict I Build your own Omelet Bar and Eggs to Order I Ice Cream Sundae Bar Assorted Desserts

8 JANUARY EVENTS 8 GREAT TO BE BACK It is good to be back! Thank you for all of the well wishes for my baby boy and my family. For those that may not know, I am Jennifer Brown, the Events Coordinator, here at Providence Country Club. I work to create memorable member events throughout the year for adults, children, families, and various social groups. My baby boy, Flynn Archer Brown, was born on September 16, 2017 at 12:10am. He was 9 pounds and 7 ounces! He has precious red hair and chubby cheeks! Being just over 3 months old, he is beginning to talk more and more, and grab on to anything in reach. I am excited to be back to work, though I do miss my little Flynn when I m away from him. The Catering and Events Department is improving everyday for us to be able to provide the best service to you, our members, and our clients who host events here. I have so many ideas for this year s club event calendar, I can assure you that there will be something for everyone! Keep an eye out for an expanded summer program for children, as well as some new adult event ideas! Please always feel free to call or me with anything you may need related to club activities or catering events. I so look forward to seeing you and your family at the Club this year! Sincerely, Jennifer JENNIFER BROWN Events Coordinator GIRLS CLUB Friday, January 12 I 6:00pm-9:00pm Each Child: $ I Additional Sibling: $ $ Day of Reservation Come experience the Magic of Unicorns! Come out for a fun evening of all things Unicorns! We will have Unicorn crafts and activities. Movie Feature: Aquamarine (G 2006) MENU: Uni-Corn Dogs I Macaroni and Cheese I Fruit Unicorn Cupcakes I Lemonade FAMILY NIGHT BUFFET Sunday, November 14 I 5:30pm-8:30pm Adults: $ I Children 6-11: $ I Children 5 and Under: Free Join us at the Club for an Mexican-inspired Family Night Buffet! NEW MENU PREVIEW NIGHT Tuesday, January 9 I 5:30pm-8:00pm Cost: $14.95 per Person Come join your friends and fellow Members for a cocktail style evening of incredible food, wine, and spirits. Our Executive Chef Jason Neal and his culinary team will be previewing items from the new spring menu. With offerings from traditional to contemporary fare, there is sure to be something everyone will love! MENU: Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce and Queso Fresco Tamales I Chicken Mole I Refried Beans I Black Beans and Rice Grilled Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla I Tortilla Chips House Salad with Assorted Toppings and Dressings I Black Bean and Corn Chopped Salad with a Jalapeño Citrus Vinaigrette TACO AND BURRITO STATION : Shredded Beef I Carnitas Chicken I Assorted Tortillas I Salsas I Guacamole I Sour Cream Cheese I Churros I Flan I Tres Leches Cake

9 JANUARY & FEBRUARY EVENTS 9 BOYS CLUB Friday, February 9 I 6:30pm-9:30pm Each Child: $ I Additional Sibling: $ $ Day of Reservation Boys Only! Join us for a fun night of Digging and Exploring all things Dinosaurs. We ll have games and activities all about Cool Dinosaurs! Movie Feature: The Good Dinosaur (PG 2015) MENU: Mini Cheeseburgers I Mini Hamburgers I French Fries Grapes I Sugar Cookies I Lemonade KIDS NIGHT OUT Friday, January 19 I 6:00pm-9:00pm Each Child: $ I Additional Sibling: $ $ Day of Reservation Toy Story Adventures. Kids - Come out in your favorite Western Theme Outfits and enjoy a fun night at the Club! Movie Feature: Toy Story 2 (PG 1999) MENU: Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza I Carrot Sticks and Ranch Dressing I Dessert: There s a Snake in my Boot Pudding Cup Lemonade FAMILY NIGHT BUFFET Sunday, February 11 I 5:30pm-8:30pm Adults: $ I Children 6-11: $ Children 5 and Under: Free Join us at the Club for an Asian-inspired Family Night Buffet! MENU: Spring Rolls: Vegetable or Pork with a Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Make your own PF Changs Lettuce Wraps I Heritage Farms Pork Belly Steam Buns I Asian Sald with Ginger Dressing I House Salad with Assorted Toppings and Dressings I Tofu Pad Thai I Chicken Pad Thai I Kung Pao Shrimp I Sushi: California Roll and Spicy Tuna Roll, Wasabi, and Pickled Ginger I Beef and Broccoli STIR FRY STATION: Beef I Chicken I Shrimp I White Rice I Brown Rice Fried Rice I Assorted Vegetables I Assorted Sauces I Fortune Cookies I Ice Cream Bar with Assorted Toppings I Mochi and Mochi Ice Cream I Taiwanese Pineapple Cakes ADULT NIGHT OUT Friday, January 19 I 6:30pm-9:30pm Join us for an Adult Night Out in the Turnberry Lounge! We ll have live music as well as great appetizer and drink specials. APPETIZER PEI Mussels $10++ with a Sambuca Sauce and Sliced Baguette ENTRÉE Heritage Farms Braised Pork Shank......$24++ with Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Grilled Baby Carrots, and Red Wine Jus KIDS NIGHT OUT Friday, February 16 I 6:00pm-9:00pm Each Child: $ I Additional Sibling: $ $ Day of Reservation Lion King Adventures. Kids - Come experience the Journey of the Lion King and enjoy a fun night at the Club! Movie Feature: The Lion King (G 1994) MENU: Wild Game Cheeseburger Sliders I Wild Game Hamburger Sliders I French Fries I Monkey Bananas and Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies I Lemonade

10 FEBRUARY EVENTS 10 ADULT NIGHT OUT Friday, February 16 I 6:30pm-9:30pm Join us for an Adult Night Out in the Turnberry Lounge! We ll have live music as well as great appetizer and drink specials. APPETIZER Pulled Pork Egg Roll......$8++ with a Spicy Mustard Dipping Sauce ENTRÉE Korean Spiced Yellow Fin Tuna $MKT++ with Jasmine Rice flavored with Lemongrass, Scallions and CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Sunday, February 25 I 11:00am-2:00pm Adults: $ I Children 6-11: $ Children 5 and Under: Free MENU: Providence Fried Chicken I Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Avocado Salsa I Rice Pilaf I Sautéed Green Beans I Assorted Breakfast Breads I Fresh Fruit I Mixed Greens Salad with Assorted Toppings and Dressings I Kale and Chickpea Salad with Artichoke Hearts, Sun Dried Tomatoes, and a Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette Bacon and Sausage I Cheddar Cheese Grits I Pancakes and Chocolate Chip Pancakes I Crispy Shredded Hash Browns I Crab Cake Eggs Benedict-Crab Cake, Asparagus, Poached Egg, and Lemon Chive Hollandaise I Build your own Omelet Bar and Eggs to Order Ice Cream Sundae Bar I Chef s Choice Assorted Desserts JANUARY COOKIE OF THE MONTH: VEGAN LEMON DROP COOKIES James R. Patterson III Sedgefield Country Club We wanted to choose a cookie that would be an opportunity for our Vegan Members to enjoy this month. We chose this as a true Vegan Recipe that will satisfy even the greatest of sweet cravings without the use of any Animal Products. Several variations and substitutions will allow you to create your ultimate Lemon Cookie. INGREDIENTS cups Flour (to make these gluten free substitute almond flour or coconut flour) cups Sugar 2 teaspoons Baking Soda 1 4 teaspoon Salt 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest 3 4 cup Canola Oil 1 2 cup Lemon Juice 2 teaspoons Vanilla Optional Ingredients ¼ cup shredded coconut, shaved almonds, almond butter, maple syrup, etc.) DIRECTIONS: In a medium bowl, stir together flour, sugar, soda, salt, and zest. Make a well in the center and fill with liquid ingredients. Stir together until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees F. Yield: 40 Half Dollar Size Cookies FEBRUARY COOKIE OF THE MONTH: CHEWY PEANUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Dennis Freeland I Raleigh Country Club What can I say, chocolate and peanut butter is one of my favorite combinations! Enjoy! INGREDIENTS ½ cup Butter, softened ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter ½ cup firmly packed Light Brown Sugar ½ cup Granulated Sugar 2 Large Eggs 1 ½ cup All Purpose Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder ½ tsp Salt 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips ¾ cup Finely Chopped Peanuts 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350.Cream together butter and peanut butter. Add both sugars, mix until smooth. Mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually beat into creamed mixture. Add chocolate chips, peanuts and vanilla, mix until blended. Drop the batter by the tablespoon onto parchment lined sheetpan. Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Let cool before removing. Yield: Approximately 30 cookies.

11 GOLF FORE ALL 11 FROM THE LINKS Welcome to 2018! The Golf Staff thanks you for a great 2017 and looks forward to all of the excitement the New Year will bring. With the closure of the course in early February, the Golf Staff is diligently working to secure reciprocal tee times in and around Charlotte. As a member of McConnell Golf, during the closure you also have unlimited access to other MCG facilities and we urge you to take advantage of this. Please contact the Professional Staff for any booking needs. The practice range will be open during the renovation and your professionals will be onsite eager to help work on your game and or practice regimen. Kevin KEVIN REARDON PGA Director of Golf GOLF TIP We ll all have a fair amount of time to devote to practicing during the close of our golf course. While working on your game, practice as if you were playing! After you are good and loose, play the golf course on the range. Take the club you d hit off the first hole, imagine a fairway on the range, and hit the tee ball. Don t hit the approach into the green until you ve hit the fairway you ve created in your mind. After the tee shot, grab the iron you d hit into the first green, pick a target green and hit a shot to that target. Add up the number of shots it takes to hit each fairway and each green. Keep score and try to beat your best score each time you practice. Practicing with a purpose will greatly help keep your practice sessions more meaningful. GAME IMPROVEMENT PACKAGE The Golf Professionals will once again be offering a great deal on lessons. The 2018 Game Improvement Package features (10) 1/2 Hour Golf Lessons, using Video Analysis. (1) 9-Hole Playing Lesson, and Monthly Awards for students whose Handicap Index drops the most! Plus a Game Improvement Hole-In-One Pot!!! Last year 3 students had an ACE All for $350! NEW for 2018! PCC Junior Game Improvement Package, Ages 13 and under which will include (5) 1/2 Hour Lessons, Introduction to the Rules of Golf, Course Etiquette and a Club Evaluation. All for $150! SAVE THE DATE! February 3: Golf Course Closing Event 3-Player Texas Scramble 10:00pm Shotgun

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13 GREENS AND GROUNDS 13 HAPPY NEW YEAR! We have a very exciting 2018 coming up. The course will be closing in February. We are excited to be having Kris Spence coming in to renovate PCC. He will be adding new bunkers, subtle green adjustments and reshaping of green complexes. Kris will be at PCC on January 11 for a meeting to share and discuss the plans for PCC. We will also be addressing some irrigation needs. The pump station on hole 4 will be replaced along with new central control system and new control boxes out in the field. We will also be removing trees throughout the course. We will be switching to an Ultra-Dwarf Bermuda grass on the greens. This variety of grass requires more sunlight which is the main reason for the tree removal. We also have several tees that the turf is not performing as well as we would like, so those trees around the tee boxes will be removed. The initial count for tree removal is approximately 438 trees. We would like to have as much of the morning sun as possible. We need to have a minimum of 8 hours of sun for the greens. Just keep in mind this is golf course and not a park. We are real excited about all the upcoming new bunkers. We will be constructing the bunkers using Capillary Concrete. This type of construction will prevent any wash outs and the bunkers will not be holding water. If you would like to learn more about these bunkers, then google Capillary concrete bunkers. There are several great you tube videos showing installation before and after. The bunkers will play better and be more consistent. This will be better enjoyment for the members to play. When the project starts, we will be updating the web page weekly. We will use this avenue to keep the membership informed on all the updates of the project. Looking forward to a great renovation project here at PCC! Chris CHRIS PARHAM Golf Course Superintendent

14 MCCONNELL NEWS FAMILY BUSINESS AWARD This past December, McConnell Golf was one of 13 companies to receive the 2017 Family Business Award from the Triangle Business Journal. This award honors family-owned businesses in the Triangle for overall excellence, innovation, ethics, philanthropy and contribution to the strength of the region. As a proud recipient, we thank our membership for their support in helping us achieve such an honor. SAVE THE POLAR BEAR PLUNGE Sunday January 14 I 2:00pm-4:00pm Cost: $15 inclusive per person Take the plunge! Protect the Arctic and the polar bear population by taking part in McConnell Golf s company wide pool plunge benefitting the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). On this day, all members will be jumping into the icy waters at their home club pool at the same time across three states. Our jump will take at 2:15pm sharp. After the jump, receive a custom event long sleeve shirt and move indoors to warm up with a bowl of chili and hot chocolate! RIGOLETTO Raleigh Memorial Auditorium Sunday, January 28, 2018 I Showtime: 2:00pm Price: $60 per person, with special gift MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE The winter issue of McConnell Golf, The Magazine has arrived featuring our final #MCGDream18 course and stories from across the sister properties. Special thanks to our Providence Country Club advertisers Dickens Mitchener Real Estate, Swing Control, EDIFICE, and Founders Federal Credit Union for making our publication possible! Reserve your tickets today to experience this new-to-the- Triangle production based on the play Le roi s'amuse by Victor Hugo. Music by Giuseppe Verdi and libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. This full staged production is sung in Italian with English supertitles. Please Contact: Kasey Olive to reserve your tickets at: kolive@mcconnellgolf.com

15 TENNIS 15 FROM THE BASELINE The holidays have come and gone, and we sincerely hope you had the best time ever. Time with friends and family is more important than anything. As we move into 2018, there are many exciting things happening at your tennis center. We have added seating in viewing area around the back courts and court 9. We are also looking to add shade canopies to further your enjoyment while you play. We have added new events and have added a new USTA Tournament to the schedule. For the first time ever, you can become a State Champion on your home courts. I m truly ecstatic about all the good things to come to PCC Tennis. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime. Josh JOSH OXENDINE Director of Adult Tennis LADIES INTERCLUB ANNUAL MEETING Wednesday, January 10 I 10:00am Cost: $16++ per Person Our Annual Meeting for Ladies Interclub will be held in the ballroom. We will have a fantastic brunch followed by a round robin. Ladies Interclub will begin the first week of March. If you do not plan to return for the spring season or you are interested in playing full-time, please let me know. QUEEN CITY MATCHES All Queen City matches will begin in March as well. As with interclub, please let me know if you would like to play this coming season and are not already on a team. USTA LEAGUES REGISTRATION Registration for USTA Leagues open on January 1 st. Registration must be done through USTA. You can find all the information you need about team set-up and days of play by going to As a reminder, all members of your team have to McConnell Golf members. If you have any specific questions or are looking for a team, please let me know. PRO SHOP APPAREL PRICING Beginning January 1, you will notice a new pricing structure in the pro shop on apparel. There will be a retail price and a McConnell Golf Price. All prices will beat any price on Tennis Warehouse and further add value to your McConnell Golf Membership. JUNIOR CLINICS Junior clinics will continue to run throughout the winter, weather-permitting. Junior Team Tennis will begin in the spring. Please stay tuned to your weekly s for information regarding JTT as we get closer to registration time. SAVE THE DATE Our first event of the year will be our Saint Patrick s Day Round Robin on Saturday, March 17. Featuring traditional Irish food, drinks, and plenty of tennis, this will be an event you won t want to miss!

16 FITNESS 16 EXPELLING THE TOP 5 MYTHS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY 1. All Physical Therapy is the same. Absolutely not! Physical therapy is as diverse of a profession as it comes. Therapists can have different paradigms of thought, different manual skills, different backgrounds, different clientele, etc., that can all dictate their style of treatment. POPULAR NEW YEAR S RESOLUTIONS What will your New Year s resolution be for the coming year? Will you ever make one? Get Fit, Lose Weight.. Making a commitment to do so and setting realistic goals is a good way to start. We all know personal trainers deliver a valuable, and much needed service, helping people learn about fitness, good form, nutrition, and how to eat properly. We work closely with our clients on a one-on-one basis, assisting them through each of their workouts, counting reps, pushing and encouraging them to go to the next rep - the next level. Let s get you started with a session to get your NEW YEAR goals 30 minutes for $44 PCC s Fitness Class Pass Cards: One Class for $10.00, 10 Class Pass for $80.00 and 30 Class Pass for $ If you have any questions, please call the Fitness Center BUFFALO SAUCE AND QUINOA BITES Make the buffalo sauce. Combine the melted butter, olive oil, hot sauce and seasoned salt in a medium size bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside. In another bowl combine the quinoa, mashed cannellini beans, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper and 4 tablespoons of the buffalo sauce. Mix well to moisten the ingredients and then form into equal size balls (about 1/2 tablespoon to 1 tablespoon of the quinoa mixture). Squeeze the balls together tightly with your hands, being careful. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add half the balls to skillet and cook until golden and crisp on all sides, about five minutes. Gently (very gently) toss about 10 balls at a time with the buffalo sauce or you can dip each ball in the sauce as well, if you are afraid the balls will crumble. INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter melted 2 cups cooked quinoa 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup cannellini beans mashed 1/4 cup hot sauce I use Franks 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 large egg lightly beaten 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2. I know that I ll see at least two different therapists, techs, aides or assistants when receiving Physical Therapy. While unfortunately this has been a trend in outpatient Physical Therapy clinics, at Providence Country Club you will have the luxury of only working with Dr. Kuntz the entire time. This helps with continuity of care, rapport, and better results. 3. Well I don t want to deal with the referral to come see Dr. Kuntz. You don t need one! Lucky North Carolina is a direct access state, meaning you can schedule at your own convenience at any time to get started. 4. I ve had my pain for 5+ years, nothing can be done about it. Dr. Kuntz changes people s lives all of the time for the better, whether they ve had pain for 1 week, 1 year, or 10 years. Isn t it worth at least attempting to work with Dr. Kuntz to see if what his viewpoint is on your condition? 5. Well I ve already tried Physical Therapy 4x with other therapists, it doesn t work for me. Not so fast! Remember question 1? Lucky for you this scenario is a similar one for Dr. Kuntz. Being known as Charlotte s #1 Sports Doctor, he commonly sees patients all of the time who have essentially failed previous approaches, whether it be chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture, etc. If your quality of life is diminished, if you notice you ve lost flexibility, or if you have achey joints, then I encourage you to come visit me! I work with golfers, tennis players and athletes from any age and have an extensive skillset to address these sport specific injuries. If you re a little unsure of whether I m right for you, lets sit down and talk to discuss the problems or questions at hand. Dr. Kuntz LUNCH AND LEARN Thursday, January 4 11:30am-1:00pm Meet and Greet with Chad Kuntz Concierge Physical Therapists, Providence Country Clubs Physical Therapist and Detox talk with Rhya Pachin, MS, RDN, LDN, CLT Dietitian Nutritionist. Discover the single underlying cause of fatigue, bloating, and brain fog. Break through 3 myths and mistakes of anti-flammatory diets. Learn how to detoxify inflammation from the body safely ~ without depriving yourself!

17 GROUP FITNESS 17 FITNESS CLASS PASS CARDS ONE CLASS $ CLASS PASS $ CLASS PASS $ DAYS AND TIMES MAY CHANGE, PLEASE SEE MONTHLY GROUP X CLASS CALENDAR FOR DAILY CLASSES. CIRCUIT TRAINING: MONDAY AND FRIDAY I 9:15AM This class is a high-energy, total-body workout that focuses on every muscle group at an intensity that will simultaneously improve your cardiovascular strength and endurance. Workouts incorporate a variety of exercise equipment and are performed to motivating music keep you on your toes and eager to see what is next! INTERVAL TRAINING: SATURDAY 9:00AM During each session you will work on proper form for all exercises, strengthening our upper, lower, and core muscles while burning calories. The sessions will be a mix of strength training and cardio. Remember if it doesn t challenge you, it won t change you! YOGA: TUESDAY 8:00AM I WEDNESDAY 9:00AM AND 10:30AM I FRIDAY 10:30AM Yoga classes are designed to help build the strength, flexibility, and balance of the body. It's open to all levels and no previous yoga experience is necessary! RUN GROUP: TUESDAY AND THURSDAY I 7:00AM Running clubs provide a great social network in an atmosphere that is safe and fun! Class meets on the front lawn, warms up, stretches, runs 2 to 3 miles, and cools down. PILATES CLASS: MONDAY 10:15AM I SATURDAY 9:00AM This mat-based workout is designed to help participants develop leaner, longer-looking muscles, establish core strength and stability, and heighten mind-body awareness. Pilates emphasizes precise body alignment, mental focus, and breath work for a refreshing workout resulting in improved posture, and flexibility. All levels welcome. TRX: TUESDAY AND THURSDAY I 5:30PM TRX stands for (Total Body Resistance Exercise). This type of exercise focuses on suspension training and the movements of the body while suspended. The workouts are designed to work the core muscles and increase strength utilizing TRX straps at a fast pace format. This class is tailored for beginner to intermediate fitness levels. BARR FUSION: TUESDAY 9:00AM I THURSDAY 8:30AM Barre Fusion is and intense cardio workout done at the ballet barre formatted to be a heart pumping good time that will help you take your fitness to the next level. This workout is designed to increase your cardiovascular strength while helping you to tone, sculpt, and lengthen your muscles from head to toe. PERSONAL TRAINING RATES HALF HOUR TRAINING PACKAGES ONE HOUR TRAINING PACKAGES ONE SESSION $44.00 ONE SESSION $ SESSIONS $ SESSIONS $ SESSIONS $ SESSIONS $ PHYSICAL THERAPY McConnell Golf and Providence Country Club has partnered with Concierge Physical Therapists, the premier provider of onsite physical therapy services for country clubs. Our physical therapists work closely and coordinate treatments with personal trainers, massage therapists, yoga instructors, and golf/ tennis professionals to ensure a full spectrum approach to members health and wellness. We are also Titleist Performance Institute certified, giving us in depth knowledge of golf fitness and injuries. We accept ALL insurances, including Medicare! No prescription is needed to treat conditions like: Knee pain Low back pain Foot and ankle pain Relief from tight muscles Post operative joint replacements Post operative joint rehabilitation Hip pain Shoulder pain Balance issues Neck pain Headaches View the website: providence-country-club/ to review these services and the Physical Therapist that will be available for you! COME TEST OUT THE NEW ELBY ELECTRIC BIKE! Three test bikes have been delivered to Providence Country Club, Wakefield Plantation, and Old North State. Members will be able to test out these new bikes at their home clubs just by signing a waiver. These new and innovative bikes give bike riding a whole New concept! Not only can it give you a little boost if you need it but it can also give you resistance for a harder workout or for riding downhill. SPECIFICATIONS Range: Up to 80 miles/130km per charge Speed: Electric Assist to 20 MPH/32km Wheels: Double wall rims and continental puncture resistant tires Brakes: Tektro hydraulic brakes Security: Locking removable battery pack Efficiency: Elby employs the durable, silent, fully sealed and incredibly reliable bionx D series 500-Watt motor Peace of Mind: Easy to maintain and requires very little maintenance Convenience: 4-5 hours to fully charge Elby s battery For more information regarding the Elby Bike please visit elbybike.com.

18 JANUARY CALENDAR 18 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Happy New Year All Facilities Closed 2 3 Member Birthday Night 4 5 $5 Friday Appetizer and Drink Specials New Menu Preview Night 10 Wine Down Wednesday $5 Friday Appetizer and Drink Specials Girls Club Family Night Buffet SAVE THE POLAR BEAR PLUNGE New Menu Release Night 17 Member Birthday Night Ladies Interclub Round Robin and Annual Meeting (Tennis) $5 Friday Appetizer and Drink Specials Kids Night Out Adult Night Out $5 Friday Appetizer and Drink Specials Champagne Brunch RIGOLETTO-NC OPERA

19 FEBRUARY CALENDAR 19 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 $5 Friday Appetizer and Drink Specials 3 Family Bingo Night 4 Super Bowl Party Member Birthday Night 8 9 $5 Friday Appetizer and Drink Specials Boys Club 10 Father-Daughter Dance 11 Family Night Buffet Wine Down Wednesday Ladies Valentine s Day Free Clinic (Golf) $5 Friday Appetizer and Drink Specials Kids Night Out Adult Night Out Swim Team Dinner Member Birthday Night $5 Friday Appetizer and Drink Specials Burly Wine Dinner 24 Men s Opening Day - 4-Player Member- Member (Golf) 25 Champagne Brunch

20 SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE Mark your calendars for some outstanding events taking place at Providence Country Club. Mark your calendars for some outstanding events taking place at Providence Country Club CLUB EVENTS CLUB February EVENTS 10: Father-Daughter February 10 Dance - Under Father-Daughter Sea Dance - Under the Sea February 23: PCC Wine February Dinner 23 Series Featuring PCC Wine Burly Dinner Winery Series Featuring Burly Winery FITNESS January 4 Lunch and Learn GOLF January 4: Lunch and Game Learn Improvement Package GOLF February 3 Golf Course Closing Event - Three Player Texas Scramble TENNIS Game Improvement January Package 10 Ladies Interclub Annual Meeting February 3: Golf Course March Closing 17 Event - Saint Three Patrick s Player Texas Day Round Scramble Robin TENNIS January 10: Ladies Interclub Annual Meeting March 17: Saint Patrick s Day Round Robin