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1 New Bern Golf & Country Club True Believers at Every Age When it comes to Santa, you are never too big to believe in his magic. You are never too young or too old to tell the man in red your Christmas wishes. NBGCC is so lucky to have him visit in December. In This Issue Clubhouse News pages 1-2 Dining & Events page 3-4 Tennis News pages 5-6 Golf News pages 7-14 Calendar page 15 Drink of the Month Mint Chocolate Martini $7.50 Butter Poached Lobster and Potato Bisque Carrot Ginger Puree, Tarragon Juice, Brown Butter Powder and Peruvian Potato Black Sea Bass Lemon Zest and Black Pepper Risotto, English Peas, Radish Broth and Bottarga Essence Seared Veal Tenderloin Wild Mushroom Ragout, Preserved Lemon and Cranberries, Haricot Verts, Sweet Potato Mash Dark Chocolate and Malted Powder Ganache, Malt Cake, Chocolate Crisps Chef s Table LIMITED SEATING $55++ PAGE 1

2 H A P P Y N E W Y E A R Wow I can t believe it is already Time really does fly when you re having fun. First, I would like to thank the entire membership for the contributions to the Employee Christmas Fund. The contributions from the membership helped each employee have an extra special Christmas with their families. I would like to take a moment and thank the entire staff of New Bern Golf and Country Club. These are the people that truly make this Club run smoothly day-to-day. I hope to see everyone at the Club during the new year FROM THE MANAGER, PATRICK DILL In Memoriam Libby Kopliner December 11, 2017 Our deepest condolences to the Kopliner Family In Memoriam Sherril Miller December 16, 2017 Our deepest condolences to Jim, Tammy & the Miller Family Clubhouse News REMINDERS: Shirt tails shall be tucked in at all times while playing golf. When parking, please do not park at the end of parking lot rows as it makes it difficult for cars that are properly parked to back out of their spot. Smokers - please respect the appearance of Club property by disposing of cigarette and cigar butts in an ashtray. Walkers please do not use the course for any non-golf purposes, such as walking, jogging, biking and the like between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. New Year s Eve at NBGCC Enjoy a tailored New Year s Eve at NBGCC. For a formal dining experience, join us for an elegant plated meal starting at 6pm with cocktails. To rock in the New Year, we will be offering music by DJ Chuck Kolb from 6:00 pm to 1:00 am. No charge to attend the later party. Reservations are required for the three course dinner. Thank you to the membership for your contributions to the employee Christmas fund. We are truly grateful for the appreciation we are shown during the holiday season and throughout the year. You make the Club a great place to work Sincerely, The NBGCC Staff Suggestions are always welcome. Please send an to suggestions@nbgcc.com. PAGE 2

3 jj Duplicate Bridge Winners of the December Bridge Group: 1st Place (tie) Loyce Moore & Joan Umstead Marie Schwab & Helen Bayer 2nd Place Mary Brown & Dean Smith The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 16th at 10am. If you are interested in playing please call Loyce Moore at Hidden Number In the newsletter is a hidden number. If you find your number in the newsletter, you will receive two dinner entrees of your choice this month, excluding any beverages, gratuity and sales tax. Dining & Events Monday 5:45-6:15 am & 6:30-7:00 am Wednesday 6:30-7:00 am & 8:15-8:45 am Thursday 5:45-6:15 am Friday 6:30-7:00 am In the NBGCC Ballroom Program includes: 30 Minute FAT LOSS Workout Workouts tailored to your fitness level Combines weights & cardio for a fat burning blast that lasts hours after the workout Full-body workouts, including targeted CORE TRAINING Register online to reserve your spot today: or bikinibootcamp@beyondfitphysiques.com Family Night Dinner Buffet Thursday, January 25th - 6:00 to 8:30 pm Julienne Iceberg Lettuce, Spinach and Radicchio with Sliced Red Onions, Mushrooms, Chopped Green Olives, Bacon, Eggs, Croutons, Bleu Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes and Crispy Fried Onions and Assorted Dressings Chicken and Rice Soup ~ Yeast Rolls and Cheddar Chive Cornbread Muffins Slow Roasted Sirloin Tip with Onion Gravy ~ Southern Fried Chicken Blackened Catfish with Tomato Jus ~ Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Mac and Cheese ~ Corn Succotash ~ Collard Greens Peanut Butter Pie ~ Blueberry Pie ~ Warm Dutch Apple Cobbler Vanilla Ice Cream and Assorted Toppings $ Adults $ Kids 5 to 12 yrs Reservations Strongly Suggested PAGE 3

4 Dining & Events From the youngest of babes to the young adults EVERYONE LOVES SANTA CLAUS PAGE 4

5 TENNIS REPORT, BILL JONES Tennis News Happy New Year everyone Here is to a joyous and exciting 2018 for all, we hope you have a prosperous and happy start to your new year. This is a good time to get all your tennis gear ready for the spring tennis season. Come on in and get your racquet tuned up and ready to go. Before you know it we will be into the league season, so if you need anything we are here to help. Happy 2018 everyone, we look forward to some GREAT tennis this year NBGCC Tennis Pro Shop This is a great time of the year to address your equipment needs and fine tune your existing equipment. Tennis on the Trent can restring and re grip your racquet. Come check out our array of merchandise available in the Tennis Pro Shop. Weather and Court Conditions This is the time of year when the weather is the most unpredictable. That is why we try to keep you up to date on the clay courts and the repairs necessary to make them playable. Generally, when they freeze, it will take days before they are firm enough to play on safely. We will always do our best to have them ready for you as soon as possible. We are in need of mother natures help with warm weather, plenty of sunshine and no rain or snow. The hard courts are usable during this time, we ask that with just two courts, you sign up in advance on the reservation system and you limit your play time to an hour and a half to accommodate as many members as possible. Thank you for your patience during winter as it is our biggest challenge every year to keep your courts ready. PAGE 5

6 Tennis News Member of the Month This month we are taking a step back, back in time to remember two tennis players that graced these courts for many years. This month starts a new year and we want to recognize Mrs. Julia Hudson and Mrs. Dora Taylor. They are both still a part of tennis, Ms. Dora with her grandson, Jack, and Ms. Julia with her great grandson, Hudson. What a blessed gift they continue to give NBGCC as they have passed their love of the game onto another generation. Thank you Julia and Dora for passing down your tennis legacy to keep the game we all love alive and well in both of your families Junior Member of the Month With the New Year here, we want to thank all our junior players for an awesome Each and every player has shown great success, and we ve been fortunate to have an influx of new juniors that are eager to play. This month s junior members of the month are actually two players. When you see them play, their smiles never seem leave their faces. They always enjoy playing tennis and each bring their own style and flare to the tennis courts. They are the dynamic duo of tennis and our January junior members of the month: Markus Soreff and Reid Whitsett. Junior After School Program We will have the last class for 2017 on Thursday, December 19 th for all three classes and we will pick it back up on Tuesday, January 9, If you have any questions please feel free to either Hank or myself here at the shop. Directors Tip of the Month Who should your partner be? I get this question quite often and my answer is simple: you should be playing with someone who complements your game with their weaknesses being your strengths and their strengths being your weaknesses. This way you will be able to cover each other when it comes to what works or doesn t work in your individual games. The goal in doubles for your partner and you should always be how can I set my partner up to be successful. So when you are playing doubles, find the partner that make you a winning combination PAGE 6

7 Golf News 2018 NBGCC Golf Tournament Schedule January 25 th Thursday MGA Annual Meeting (6pm) February 4 th Sunday Superbowl Superball (Sears Cup) March 3 rd Saturday MGA Spring Scramble (Sears Cup) March 22 nd Thursday Peterson Memorial Scramble April 7 th Saturday MGA 2 Man (Sears Cup) April 8 th Saturday Match Play Begins (Sears Cup) April 24 th - 26 th Tue.- Thur. 50 th Lib Bryan Ladies Invitational May 3 rd Thursday Together 4 Tanner Tournament #1400 May 19 th & 20 th Sat. & Sun. Dogwood 2 Man Invitational (Sears Cup) May 22 nd & 24 th Tue. & Thur. LGA Member-Member June 14 th -16 th Thur.-Sat. Men s Member-Guest (Sears Cup) June 19 th & 21 st Tues. & Thurs. Ladies Club Championship July 12 th Thursday Eastern NC Jr. Golf League Match July 19 th Thursday Coastal Seniors July 21 st & 22 nd Sat. & Sun. Couples Club Championship August 4 th Saturday MGA Summer Schamble (Sears Cup) August 18 th &19 th Fri.-Sun. Couples Summer Classic September 8 th & 9 th Sat. & Sun. MGA Member-Member (Sears Cup) September 25 th & 27 th Tues. & Thurs. LGA Presidents Cup October 6 th & 7 th Sat. & Sun. Men s Club Championship (Sears Cup) October 19 th Friday Craven Cancer Classic October 30 th Tuesday LGA Member-Guest November 1 st Thursday NBGCC Southland Electrical Pro-Am November 10 th Saturday MGA 2 Man (Sears Cup) December 1 st Saturday MGA Holiday Schamble (Sears Cup) December 1 st Saturday Pro Shop Christmas Party (6-9pm) PAGE 7

8 Golf News 2018 Buyers Club Do you like to save money? Are you planning on buying that new set of clubs this year? Are you ready to know your getting the best deal on all your golf purchase? If you answered yes to any of these you should join the 2018 Buyers Club All of your golf shop purchases will be at cost plus 10% The fee for 2018 will be $ It will be split into two installments, one in January and one in September. Need some examples? Titleist Pro V1 s Regular dozen price $60 Buyers Club $44 FJ Men s Shirt Regular Price $79.95 #1400 Buyers Club $51.25 You can even use your buyers club on all special orders. Just think how much further your tournament gift certificates will go If you have any questions just give the Pro Shop staff a call If you were signed up for the 2017 Buyers Club you will automatically put on the 2018 Buyers Club unless you let the Pro Shop staff know otherwise. MGA Steak & Egg A little rain couldn t slow down the team of Roy Faulkenberry, Bob Whitley, David Wang, Bob Nyberg and Ashley Smith as they fired a 20 under par 120 to capture top honors. 2 nd John Sanders, Lynn Cahoon, Tom Barton, Leroy Price, Jack Cotten 3 rd Jamie Anderson, Rusty Hutchens, Bill Hutchens, Chris Maroules, Scott Griggs 4 th Ashely Moser, Tom Hagan, Bob Baskervill, George Zaytoun, Charlie Jernigan 5 th Travis Moser, John Mitchell, Larry Parker, Tom Gingrich, Ron Patchett Closest to the Pin Winners: #3 Bob Nyberg, #9 Tom Barton, #12 George Hancock, #15 Ken Gibbs, #18 Donnie Daly Special Thank you to Jeff Duncan and Longest Drive inside the V on hole #17 Larry Parker PAGE 8

9 Golf News Mike Semper Fi Liberty captures the 2017 MGA Match Play Championship Runner Up Jeff Dash Caddie Duncan Semifinalists Don Grosz & John Mitchell Elite Eight Bob Baskervill, Michael Mills, Ken Gibbs & Cameron Guthrie Attention New Members If you would like to receive weekly s about what s going on with the golf course, please send an to alanferebee@gmail.com and I will be more than happy to add you to our list. HAPPY NEW YEAR The Pro Shop Staff would like to thank everyone for a crazy, but wonderful 2017 and we are super excited about 2018 Please note the MGA Annual Meeting on Thursday, January 25 th at 6pm. The 2018 Sears Cup starts with the 250 points for attending the meeting. STAR PERFORMER Congratulations to George Zaytoun for his EAGLE 2 on hole #17 Big George made his deuce on Wednesday, November 29 th. Good thing somebody looked in the hole LOL The stars are shining bright on the new course PAGE 9

10 LGA News 2017 ACE of ACE Tournament Well, it has been quite a year, with the renovation of the course and having to reschedule or schedule tournaments around renovation and weather, but the LGA survived it The final tournament of the year, the Aces of Aces, was played as the year drew rapidly to a close. The ladies did themselves proud on a beautiful day but, as is this case, there is only ONE ACE in OUR deck The 2017 ACE is JANE MANNING Congratulations, Jane And she did it with a fantastic Net of 65 (gross - 88) Awesome playing The Tuesday Play-Day winners were: 1 st Gross Jane Manning 1 st Net Kathy Murphy 2 nd Gross Alvina Diello 2 nd Net Donna Zaytoun 3 rd Gross Barbara Harwood 3 rd Net Karen Barrow Low Putts Glenda Belcher (Just a reminder Ringers continues thru December but Chip-Ins are suspended until the new year.) With that Happy New Year to all See you on the course 2017 LGA Most Improved Golfer Sharon Early PAGE 10

11 Golf Course News AROUND THE COURSE WITH TODD HOLT As we head in to a new year, I would like to wish everyone the best golfing year possible. I also wanted to inform everyone on what to expect regarding course conditions for First and foremost, I would like to say thank you to our Board of Directors for all the support and commitment they made for the renovation in Also, thank you to every member of NBGCC for your patience and support for this project. To all of the staff of each department and to my maintenance team, I also extend thanks, for this project could not have happened without you. As we move into this season, you will see many of our small bumps and blips that are on the golf course grow in and level out. Our greens and approaches will become a bit more receptive to shots and mature into true playing surfaces.the sand traps have already started to improve and as the root system of the sod surrounding the bunkers develops into the soil, the bunker lines will become very well defined. We have begun to machine tamp and grade the sand traps on a weekly basis and they are leveling out well. All of the tees need a good aeration and a few topdressings so the teeing surfaces will match our collars and approaches. We can only do during the growing season. Fairways will be strong this year and while we have a mix and match of Bermuda fairways we did push the 419 to cover more and limited the common Bermuda in our 10x aeration process. Any weak areas are that of common Bermuda and is similar to what we had for collars and approaches before our upgrade. Mulch areas are serving to enhance the tree lines and allow us an area to blow and mulch debris while not damaging our dormant turf. It also serves to make cleanup of the property more efficient and allows the golf course to be kept in better shape. The playability and look of the mulch lines have become much more player friendly and visually appealing. Heading forward into our future, the golf course shall simply improve with each season. Now to answer a few questions about the renovation. The 10 th hole plays as a modern day short par 4, with its defense to par being in green design and from where you play your second shot. From 120 yards out from the green and on the left side of the fairway you can hit into a receptive green. As you get closer and/or to the right of the fairway, the approach shot becomes more difficult. A tee shot that is pin high, but to the right of the green leaves the most difficult approach and also has to navigate fairway bunkering. Our 12 th hole now plays longer than it did before. This was done to help make up for losing approximately 50 yards on number 9 when the Club added the parking lot. I was told it played somewhere around 206 to 210 yards as an uphill par three. Also, in classic golf course design of the early 1900 s, golf courses almost always had a par three that stretched to the limit of a players yardage to hit the ball. As our course was designed in 1920 and had a long par three 9 th hole before, this was a way to restore that. The 18 th hole, while the most controversial during construction, is proving to be a great par 3 finishing hole. The green is 150 square feet smaller than the old number 18 and it plays about 12 yards shorter. So is it easier and less of a hole? My opinion is that it is a fantastic and challenging, but rewarding, par 3. The sand traps on 17 and 18 are not designed to be easy up and downs or simple shots to save par. They are meant to be avoided at, almost, all cost. As you play these holes, you will find that they are quite a challenging finish to a great golf course. By modern standards, NBGCC is one of the shorter golf courses in the Carolina s. It does, however, stand up to the modern game and equipment as the golf course management of your ball is at a premium. I believe that playing golf here and being a member of NBGCC gives you a great advantage when you play anywhere else. The golf course will play firm when we are in periods of less rainfall and a bit softer during rain events. This allows for all players to hit multiple type shots into the greens. If you approach the greens from a high angle of attack, they will hold, and if you play a lower trajectory, then you will find a low run up game to be accommodating. The type of ball and your short game shot selection will determine many different ways to play a shot from the same location. Please talk with our golf pro, Alan Ferebee, in regard to perfecting these shots. Thank you, Todd Holt PAGE 11

12 Golf News 2018 MGA CUP The MGA would like to thank Keith Chappell for his support of the SEARS Cup. Six SEARS Cup Events: 1. MGA Superbowl Superball - Feb. 4 th 4. MGA Member-Member Sept. 8 th & 9 th 2. MGA Spring Schamble March 3 rd 5. MGA Holiday Steak & Egg Dec. 1 st 3. MGA Match Play April 8 th Points per each Sears Cup Events 1 st rd th th th nd th th th th points will be awarded for participating. Closest to the pin winners 100 points 1,000 pt. bonus for playing in all 6 events. Bonus Participation Points Events: MGA Annual Meeting (250 pts.) Jan. 25 th Dogwood 2 Man Invitational (500 pts.) May 19 th & 20 th Men s Member-Guest (500 pts.) June 14 th -16 th Men s Club Championships (1,500 pts.) Oct. 6 th & 7 th MGA Spring 2 Man (750 pts.) April 7 th MGA Fall 2 Man (750 pts.) November 10 th Dusty Throckmorton captures the 2017 SEARS CUP points title by a slim 250 points over runner up George Hancock Great playing guys, it came down to the very last hole What a difference one shot can make. 1 st Dusty Throckmorton th Bob Baskervill nd George Hancock th Billy Faulkenberry rd Lynn Cahoon th Chris Williams th John Mitchell th Mike Liberty th Benny Williams th Bill Hutchens th Roy Faulkenberry th Lee Moore th Johnny Sanders th Jamie Anderson th Ashley Moser th Jim Krukowski th Joe Newman th Steve Sides th Jeff Duncan th Jimmy Tadlock 5350 PAGE 12

13 Golf News 2018 Strive for 35 Jr. Golf Package Fee: $500 for the Year 2018 You will receive: A Full Year of Strive for 35 which includes both spring and fall Semesters (About 7 Months of Instruction) Group Lessons on every Tuesday Testing Day on Saturday Afternoon Additional Golf Lessons at a reduced rate ($15 per lesson for 30 Minutes) Strive for 35 Starter Kit (Bag Tag, Sleeve of Balls, Tees, Ball Marker) Mission: The New Bern Golf & Country Club Strive for 35 Golf Programs mission is to provide the junior golfers with a chance to learn the basics of the game and a chance to improve as a player. Juniors will learn the rules of the game, proper etiquette, good sportsmanship, and having fun with other junior golfers. At the end of this program, the junior golfer will be able to go out on the golf course and know all aspects of the game. How it works: All junior golf students will start at the same distance when starting this program. After they complete the stage by passing with a score of 35 or better, then they will proceed to the next stage of the program. Failure to complete the stage will require the student to try the same stage again. There are 6 stages in the program: Stage One- The first stage will require the student to pass from the fringe to 30 yards. Stage Two- The second stage will require the student to pass from 30 to 70 yards. Stage Three- The third stage will require the student to pass from 70 to 120 yards. Stage Four- The fourth stage will require the student to pass from 120 to 180 yards. Stage Five- The fifth stage will require the student to pass from 180 to 230 yards. Stage Six- The sixth and final stage will require the student to pass from the tee box according to their age. Weekly Schedule: Tuesday 3:30pm Thursday (2 nd & 4 th of every 3:30pm Supervised Practice (Practice on the Course) Saturday Test 3:00pm Sign your Jr. Golfer up today Please contact Mark Williams at markwilliamsgolf@nbgcc.com or call the Pro Shop PAGE 13

14 Golf News Strive for 35 Junior golf program The Fall Semester of Strive for 35 has come to a close and I am proud of all 10 Jr. Golfers in the program We cut a total of 189 strokes off our games combined Strive for 35 Spring Semester will ramp back up on February 20 th, 2018 and last until the first week in May. We have a new Jr. Golf Package for 2018 Please take a look at this sweet deal In addition, Strive for 35 will be available to Adults starting in 2018 Practice for Adults will be on Wednesday Morning or Afternoon. If you are a beginner looking to learn or want to improve your game (Especially Short Game) then sign up today in the Pro Shop If you have any questions contact Mark Williams at markwilliamsgolf@nbgcc.com or call the Pro Shop Strokes Cut Trey Quinn Arthur Lamard Graham Foster Tristan Smith Caroline Cready Camp Stix Kennedy Hiner Henry Foster Alistair Smith Will Orman First Score from Each Stage is the Base Score Stage One: Fringe-30yds Stage Two: 30yds-70yds Stage Three: 70yds-120yds 189 Stage Four: 120yds-160yds #1219 PAGE 14

15 NBGCC January 2018 Event Calendar 1 Clubhouse & Business Office Closed Happy New Year 2 MDR & CDR CLOSED for Dinner Bar open until 8pm with food from Snack Bar 3 Prime Rib 6pm-9pm Piano in MDR 4 5 Soup/Salad Bar 11:30-3pm 6 Breakfast - MDR 7am - 10 am Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7 Snack Bar B fast 8am-11am Sunday Brunch 11:30am-1:30pm 8 Clubhouse Closed Business Office Open 9 MDR & CDR CLOSED for Dinner Bar open until 8pm with food from Snack Bar 10 Prime Rib 6pm-9pm Piano in MDR Soup/Salad Bar 11:30-3pm 13 Breakfast - MDR 7am - 10 am 14 Snack Bar B fast 8am-11am Sunday Brunch 11:30am-1:30pm 15 Clubhouse Closed Business Office Open 16 MDR & CDR CLOSED for Dinner Bar open until 8pm with food from Snack Bar 17 Prime Rib 6pm-9pm Piano in MDR Soup/Salad Bar 11:30-3pm 20 Breakfast - MDR 7am - 10 am MDR CLOSED for Dinner 21 Snack Bar B fast 8am-11am Sunday Brunch 11:30am-1:30pm 22 Clubhouse Closed Business Office Open 23 MDR & CDR CLOSED for Dinner Bar open until 8pm with food from Snack Bar 24 Prime Rib 6pm-9pm Piano in MDR MDR CLOSED for Lunch 25 Family Night Buffet 26 Soup/Salad Bar 11:30-3pm Chef s Table 27 Breakfast - MDR 7am - 10 am 28 Snack Bar B fast 8am-11am Sunday Brunch 11:30am-1:30pm 29 Clubhouse Closed Business Office Open 30 MDR & CDR CLOSED for Dinner Bar open until 8pm with food from Snack Bar 31 Prime Rib 6pm-9pm Piano in MDR February 1 February 2 Soup/Salad Bar 11:30-3pm February 3 Breakfast - MDR 7am - 10 am PAGE 15

16 New Bern Golf & Country Club Mission Statement The purpose of New Bern Golf & Country Club is to provide a place where members and their guests enjoy fine dining and exceptional recreational amenities, creating treasured friendships and unforgettable memories. Hours of Operation Main Dining Room Tues - Fri Lunch 11:30am-2:00pm Wed - Sat Dinner 6:00pm-9:00pm Fri - Sat Dinner 6:00pm-9:00pm Sunday Brunch 11:30am-1:30pm Main Bar (Beverages) Tues - Thurs 11:30am-9:00pm Fri - Sat 11:30am-10:00pm Sunday Noon-4:00pm Snack Bar Tuesday 8:00am-8:00pm Wed - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm Monday Closed Casual Dining/Main Bar (Food Service) Tues - Sat Lunch 11:30am-3:00pm Wed - Sat Dinner 6:00pm-9:00pm Arey Grady President Walt Crayton Vice President/Membership Al Nichols Treasurer Sharon Overholt Secretary Chris Hoveland Food & Beverage/Fitness Billy Faulkenberry Golf Pro Shop /Long-Term Planning Craig Holton Tennis Patrick Bryant Golf Course Jimmy Cayton Building & Grounds/Pool Golf Shop: Golf Course: Pool/Fitness: Tennis Shop: Clubhouse: Snack Bar: Website: NBGCC Board of Directors Management Staff Patrick Dill, Club Manager Theresa Mueller, Controller Christopher Richardson, Executive Chef Todd Holt, Course Superintendent, GCSAA Alan Ferebee, Golf Professional, PGA Mark Williams, Assistant Golf Professional Bill Jones, Director of Tennis Hank Sumner, Assistant Director of Tennis Matt Reid, Pool Manager PAGE 16