The SMOKE SIGNAL May/June 2016 Home of Tradition 1 SMOKE SIGNAL
SAUGAHATCHEE COUNTRY CLUB 3800 Bent Creek Road. Opelika, Alabama 36804 www.saugahatcheecountryclub.com Clubhouse 334.749.3441 Pro Shop 334.749.4342 Grill & 19th Hole 334.364.0046 HOURS OF OPERATION Dining Room Lunch Buffet $12.95++ Grill & 19th Hole MONDAY Closed MANAGEMENT TEAM Tim Pierce General Manager tim@saugahatcheecountryclub.com Harry Greenlee Food & Beverage Director harry@saugahatcheecountryclub.com Arnold Frantz Course Superintendent arnold@saugahatcheecountryclub.com Charlie Richardson PGA Head Golf Professional charlie@ saugahatcheecountryclub.com Mike Voyles Director of Tennis Instruction 2 SMOKE SIGNAL MONDAY 11:00 am - 1:00 pm TUESDAY - FRIDAY 11:00 am - 1:30 pm SATURDAY Closed SUNDAY Sunday Brunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm $16.95++ Adult 12 and Under Eat Free Evening A la Carte Dining MONDAY - WEDNESDAY Closed THURSDAY - SATURDAY 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Business Casual Attire No jeans or shorts Reservations preferred, but not required TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY 10:00 am-8:00 pm THURSDAY 10:00 am-9:00 pm FRIDAY- SATURDAY 8:00 am- 9:00 pm SUNDAY 8:00 am- 8:00 pm Grill Menu available all day Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Dinner Menu Available after 5:00pm Thursday, Friday, & Saturday Casual Attire in Grill and 19th Hole Family Dining encouraged, Children need to be accompanied by an adult Chris Hollis Maintenance Supervisor 2016-2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President - Dr. Alton Thomson Vice President - Colvin Hayes Secretary - Dr. Park Mcgehee Treasurer - Greg Pettey Past President - Jon Cole DIRECTORS Michelle Mason David Scott Clyde Stanley Todd Thompson GREEN COMMITTEE David Scott (C), John Spencer, John Fuller, Arnold Frantz, Todd Thompson, Jeff Arwood, Pamela Boyd, Greg Pettey TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE Dr. Park McGehee, Chair Charlie Richardson, Head Golf Professional Jim Teel Will Golden Liz Kuykendall Jim Parker Bob Pettey
A LETTER FROM TIM PIERCE GENERAL MANAGER Sunday Brunch With the approach of the warmer temperatures we ve been busy getting the Club ready for another great season of summer-time fun. But first, let s take a look back at the outstanding spring we enjoyed at Saugahatchee! WELCOME to the 19 New Members who joined in the first quarter. I can see clearly now that the HAZE has gone!...from the windows, that is! We have new windows in the Dining Room, Dogwood Room, Entrance, and Pro Shop where the seals had broken causing a hazy appearance. Now, we can enjoy the beauty that surrounds us at Saugahatchee! Thank you to the 350 people who shared Easter with us! It was an outstanding day at the Club. The food was fabulous, and the fellowship even better! We hope you and your family enjoyed it as much as we did. Our spring golf tournaments, Spring Handicap and Member-Member, were successes and well attended. Thanks to all who participated! Lobster Night was a big success and our Thursday Theme Nights continue to be very popular! Wine-O continues to impress. This Saugahatchee favorite will return in the fall. We reached the 500 milestone in membership! This is the first time since 2008 we ve had 500 members! A big thank you to our veteran Members for the warm welcome shown to the newer Members. All Cooking with Trey classes SOLD OUT! Participants left enlightened, happy, and full of wine and food! SPECIAL THANKS to outgoing Board Members Russ Stone, Drew Burkhalter, and Pamela Boyd, who have been instrumental leaders and great contributors to your Club over the last few years! We REDESIGNED AND EXPANDED SUNDAY BRUNCH to increase appeal. And, children 12 & under EAT FREE! Attendance is up 57%! Returned to mailing hard copy newsletters to all Members to keep you better informed. Saugahatchee will be running at full throttle this summer. Here s a sampling of what we have planned. Design of Upstairs Dining Renovations will be here soon! WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE DONATIONS WE HAVE RECEIVED AND ARE SEEKING TO ADD MORE! Pool Opens Saturdays & Sundays starting May 7th. Swim at your own risk until Memorial Day. Pool Opens with full service beginning Friday of Memorial Day Weekend, May 27th. Thursday 9-Hole Golf League started April 28th and includes hors d oeuvres afterwards! PGA Junior League has arrived! It s like little league for Golf! Come join the SCC team! Still have a few slots for our June 14th-17th Summer Kids Discovery Camp. Memorial Day Buffet & Golf Tournament. Of course, this is all possible because of the loyal and passionate membership of Saugahatchee Country Club. As always, thank you for your continued support! See you at the Club! Replacing clubhouse windows. 11:00 am - 1:30 pm $16.95++ Adult 12 and Under eat free Craft Beer Corner OLD RASPUTIN FROM NORTH COAST BREWING COMPANY. This is a fine Russian Imperial Stout - what I call a sipping beer at 9% abv a rich beer with flavors of coffee, dark chocolate, caramel, and a hint of smokiness. It s truly one of the King of Beers. 3 SMOKE SIGNAL
SAUGAHATCHEE COUNTRY CLUB FROM THE GREEN COMMITTEE Dear Members, This is an exciting time of year for golfers. We see the green start to replace the brown and the ground start to dry from the winter rains as we move into summer and the temperatures rise. Our golf course will soon start to flourish with the 85 degree days and 60 degree nights. I love the smell of fresh cut grass! I would like to share some course maintenance items that will be taking place during May and June and work that has been recently completed: Planting of summer annuals around Clubhouse and Pool. Aerifing Tees, Fairways and Rough. Greens Program- Vertical Mowing, Topdressing will be in full swing. Continue to fertilize weaker areas of turf in all areas of course. Replace or add new sod to worn areas and areas that are bare or never had sod. This project is ongoing all year. All fertilizer and pre-emerge has been applied to course. Bunkers are an on-going project. We are going to try some new fabric around the slopes of bunkers that should help hold the sand up and help keep the clay from being exposed and ruining our bunkers. Cart Paths- We have a plan to repair the path on 8 under the trees and get drainage to the area. There are several other cart path areas that will be addressed. Continue to look for best way for walkers to carry sand to fill divots. There have been azaleas planted behind # 1 which should add to that hole in the future. Continue efforts to maintain the edges of the lake. More drainage was added over winter which is making a big difference after rains. New Rough Mowers added. You will see a dramatic difference in the height consistency of the rough this year. New Topdressing machine. Great addition. Please, Please!!! Remember to fill your divots and any others you see, as it helps our course to stay healthy. Also fix your ball marks and any others on the greens. We continue to have a number of Members that think they can drive wherever and whenever they want on the golf course. This issue is moving more to the fore front of complaints from other golfers that witness this. Please drive in and out of the fairways at the green post. We are working diligently to make our Tee Box areas look great and pulling off onto the grass at Tees serves no purpose. Please drive on the paths, not half on and half off. Part of our Golf Professional s job is Course Management. This includes managing tee times, pace of play, golf cart rules, dress codes and all other golf etiquettes. The Green Committee will be working with and supporting Charlie in this area. For a good refresher on golf etiquette please go to www.pga.com/ golf-instruction/instruction-feature/fundamentals/golf-etiquette. Our goal is for Guests who come to Saugahatchee to play golf to arrive knowing that we have rules that will be enforced, will show respect for our course and be excited about playing Saugahatchee. This respect will only come by the example set by our Members. Thank you for your continued support of the Green Committee and the Golf Course Maintenance Team. See you on the Course, David Scott Green Committee Chair 4 SMOKE SIGNAL
TENNIS CLINICS MIKE VOYLES DIRECTOR OF TENNIS INSTRUCTION 334.749.6705 ADULTS Women s Beginning Clinic Thursday 10:30 am-11:30 am $40/month Women s Intermediate Monday 9:30 am 10:30 am $35/month Women s Intermediate Wednesday 9:30 am 10:30 am $35/month Doubles League Wednesday 10:30 am 12:00 pm No Fee Men s League Wednesday 6:30 am 7:30 am Women s Intermediate Friday 9:30 am 10:30 am $35/month JUNIORS 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grades Monday 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm $40/month 4th-6th Grades T/Thur 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm $40/month 4-year olds Thur 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm $35/month JUNIOR HIGH Intermediate Competitive Clinic T/Thur 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm $80/month ADVANCED Competitive Clinic T/Thur 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Saturday 7:30 am to 9:00 am $80/month Group tennis lessons paid in advance ~ private lessons billed in arrears. 24 hour cancellation policy. 5 SMOKE SIGNAL
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Mother s Day Brunch! MAY 8TH Kid s 12 and under eat FREE. Two seatings: 11:00 am and 1:00 pm Reservations Required. $24.95++ Father s Day Brunch! JUNE 19TH 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM More details coming soon. Memorial Day Summer Buffet MAY 30TH 5:00 7:00 PM BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Mac and Cheese, Cole Slaw, Pasta Salad, Fresh Fruit Ice cream Bar, Cookies and Brownies. Adults $12.95 Kids 12 and under $ 6.50 THEME NIGHTS MAY 5TH CINCO DE MAYO TACO NIGHT Tacos, Burritos, Special Margarita Prices. $3-$6++ MAY 12TH SHRIMP NIGHT Choose 1 of 6 shrimp dishes, only $14.99++ each MAY 26TH BURGER NIGHT Choice of french fries, curly fries, onion rings, or fruit. $8.99++ each 7 SMOKE SIGNAL
DISCOVER SOMETHING SPECIAL THIS SUMMER! SAUGAHATCHEE COUNTRY CLUB Golf Instruction Charlie Richardson, Head Golf Pro Tennis Instruction Saugahatchee Tennis Staff Fishing with Steve! Steve Robinson & SCC Certified Lifeguards Owl & Raptor Exhibition Lake Martin Raptor Center DAY CAMP Ages 5-12 JUNE 14 - JUNE 17 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Extended Hours Available Member - $175 per session Non-Member - $200 per session 20% Discount for Siblings Swim Lessons Saugahatchee Certified Lifeguards Cooking Class Trey Dorsey, Fine Dining Chef Includes Supplies, Instruction, T-Shirt, Lunch & Snacks 10% discount for Early Bird Registration Register by submitting form by April 30 20% discount for siblings Etiquette Dining Class Harry Greenlee, white cloth lunch Fitness Classes Saugahatchee Staff Science, Arts & Crafts Classes Saugahatchee Staff Healthy Lunches & Snacks.. And More! Discounts may not be combined Extended Care Available 8:00-9:00 am 3:00-5:00 pm $30 per day Limit of 14 Campers Camp Director: Kadyn Carroll Explore. Discover. Enrich. Introduce your child(ren) to a variety of daily physical and academic challenges provided in a safe and fun environment led by a professional staff. One location with a variety of experiences. We offer professional instructors to form a talented team that will offer your child an action-packed adventure they will love! Register by contacting Tim Pierce at tim@saugahatcheecountryclub.com or call 749-3441 8 SMOKE SIGNAL
UPCOMING EVENTS MAY JUNE Tuesday, May 3 Thursday, May 5 Friday, May 6 Friday, May 6 Saturday, May 7 Thursday, May 12 Tuesday, May 17 Thursday, May 19 Friday, May 20 Saturday, May 21 Tuesday, May 24 Wednesday, May 25 Thursday, May 26 Fri-Mon, May 27-30 Thursday, June 2 Friday, June 3 Friday, June 3 Tue-Thur, June 7-9 Thursday, June 9 Saturday, June 11 Tues-Thur, June 14-16 Thursday, June 16 Friday, June 17 Friday, June 17 Thursday, June 23 Thursday, June 30 FROM THE PRO SHOP Opelika Chamber Golf Outing Sips n Strokes 6pm Supply Chain Management Outing Sunset Golf Tee off between 3pm 5pm Jr. Golf Academy 1pm 9-Hole League 4:30pm Lee County Ladies Day 9am Sips n Strokes 6pm Sunset Golf 3pm 5pm Jr. Golf Academy 1pm CoEd Beginner Class Starts 6pm Ladies Only Beginner Class Starts 9am 9-Hole League 4:30pm Memorial Day Events TBA Sips n Strokes 6pm Jr. Golf Academy 9am Sunset Golf 3pm - 5pm Jr. Golf Camp 10am until 1pm 9-Hole League 4:30pm Bridgestone Golf Ball Fitting Jr. Golf Camp 10am until 1pm Sips n Strokes 6pm Jr. Golf Academy 9am Sunset Golf 3pm until 5pm 9-Hole League 4:30pm Sips n Strokes 6pm PGA Jr. League - $300 To sign up go to www.pga_jlg.com, click SIGNUP, and search for Saugahatchee, Auburn, or Charlie Richardson. We still have room for a couple more players. Jr. Golf Academy - $149 We start Jr. Golf Academy the last part of April. You can still join the fun. We meet twice a month until September. Jr. Golf Camps - $119 We have two Jr. Golf Camps in June / June 7, 8, and 9 and June 14, 15, and 16. 10am until 1pm Ladies Only Beginner Classes start Wednesday, May 25 at 9am. CoEd Beginner Golf Classes begin Tuesday, May 24 at 6pm. Please call Charlie or Robin in the Pro Shop for more details on all of the activities we have going on in the Pro Shop. SAUGAHATCHEE COUNTRY CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT DATES SUNDAY, MAY 1 Dixie Cup Match CC of Columbus vs. SCC 1pm MONDAY, MAY 9 Pro-Member at Willow Point FRIDAY, MAY 13 Hustlers Tournament 10:30am SATURDAY, MAY 14 Dixie Cup Match SCC vs. Moores Mill THURSDAY, MAY 19 Ladies Invitational 9:30am SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Dixie Cup Match AU Club vs. SCC SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Saugahatchee US Open SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Dixie Cup Match / SCC vs. Willowpoint FRI-SUN, JUNE 24-26 Member Guest MONDAY, JUNE 27 Pro-Member Montgomery Country Club 9 SMOKE SIGNAL
Pool season makes a Splash! POOL OPENS MAY 7TH No lifeguards and weekends only until May 27. Pool Hours Monday Closed Tuesday Thursday 10:00 am 8:00 pm Friday Saturday 10:00 am 9:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm 8:00 pm Food orders cut off 30 minutes before close of pool. Please note there will be NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY until May 27 and swim is at your own risk. All children under 10 years of age and non-swimmers must have proper supervision. Group and private swim lessons for all ages are available and scheduled through the lifeguard staff. All lessons must be charged to your account. SUMMER RULE REMINDERS For the enjoyment and safety of all Members it is important that everyone, including children and guests, understand and abide by the following Club rules: 1) Cover-ups and shoes must be worn at all times when not in the pool area (includes tennis courts, walking through the golf course, and entering Clubhouse for restroom or Grill). 2) Swim trunks should fit appropriately and not hang below the natural waist. 3) Children under 16 must not enter or use the fitness center without an adult. 4) When entering the golf course area please be mindful and courteous of golfers in play. 5) Thunder or lightening requires immediate vacancy from the entire pool area for 1/2 hour. 6) No outside food or beverage allowed. 7) Pool will not be closed to the Membership for private pool parties; however, we are pleased to provide certain accommodations for personal pool events please contact Harry Greenlee for more information. SPLASH INTO SUMMER PLEASE NOTE - NO LIFE GUARDS WILL BE ON DUTY UNTIL MAY 27 SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK! OPEN MAY 7 FOR WEEKENDS ONLY UNTIL MAY 27 SATURDAY 10 AM 9 PM SUNDAY 1 PM TO 8 PM POOL HOURS: BEGINNING MEMORIAL WEEKEND Monday Closed Tuesday Thursday 10:00 am 8:00 pm Friday Saturday 10:00 am 9:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm 8:00 pm Thursday 9 Hole League Bring Your Own Foursome Every Other Thursday Starting April 28Th @ 5:00Pm $20 Per Person (Includes Cart) Free Hors D oeuvres And Happy Hour Bar Afterwards Sips n Strokes MAY 5. MAY 19. JUNE 2 JUNE 16. JUNE 30 6Pm-7Pm On The Range Happy Hour Prices On Beer And Wine Practice With The Pro $15 Per Person Member Guest Golf Tournament JUNE 24-26 $350.00 Per Team Ladies And Men s Divisions Better Ball Of 2 (Flighted) Calcutta Friday Night Tee Gift, Prizes, And Lunch Both Days. Cocktail Party Friday Night! More Details To Come. 10 SMOKE SIGNAL
GOLF LESSONS ADULT INDIVIDUAL LESSONS 45 Minutes-----------------------------------------$65.00 JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL LESSONS 12 17 Years 30 Minutes-----------------------------------------$45.00 JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL LESSONS Up To Age 11 30 Minutes -----------------------------------------$35.00 9-HOLE PLAYING LESSON (2 hours max)--------------------------------------$130.00 Junior Playing Lesson---------------------------$80.00 INDIVIDUAL 45 MINUTE LESSON PACKAGE Buy 4 get 5th Free / ------------------------------$260.00 Including Video Analysis --------------------------------------------------------$240.00 Seniors Contact Pro-Shop for Group Lessons and Package Options Saugahatchee Club Sponsored Fitness Classes VCT Sessions Start May 2nd! Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm $50 per month Welcome NEW MEMBERS Yenho Chung Tom Whatley Richard Thompson Shane Corbett Kyle Bugg Walt & Alicia Conn Tommy Dodd Yeohee Lee Bryan & Jennifer Herrit Keith & Nora Gail Sweatland Travis & Amanda Wisdom Crit & Mary Dement Nathan & Holly Turner Jang Hyun Baek Jay & Amanda Toland Rob & Jaryn DiBenedetto Devin & Jennifer Gibson Tim & Liz Knight Charles & Ann Whatley Chad & Tonya Prewett Coach Ciampi s vertical core training sessions are designed to perform exercises on your feet that will involve movement of your extremities to increase your flexibility, balance and strength. Vertical core training (VCT) will enhance your body to move more efficiently and powerfully during activities performed in everyday life and sports related activities. LOOKING FOR MORNING WORK-OUTS? Train with Stanley! Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Please Follow us on our Social Media Accounts! Website: www.saugahatcheecountryclub.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/saugahatchee.country.club Twitter: @Saugahatchee_CC 11 SMOKE SIGNAL
SAUGAHATCHEE COUNTRY CLUB 3800 Bent Creek Road Opelika, Alabama 36804 PRSRT STD US POTAGE PAID CRAFTMASTER PRINTERS, INC. 1 8 15 22 29 MAY 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY BRUNCH MOTHER S DAY BRUNCH Reservations Required SUNDAY BRUNCH SUNDAY BRUNCH SUNDAY BRUNCH 2 Classes 9 16 23 30 Classes Classes Classes MEMORIAL DAY GOLF/POOL OPEN 19TH HOLE/GRILL 8a-8p BBQ BUFFET 5-7p 3 10 17 24 31 4 11 18 25 JUNE 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 5 12 19 26 2 TACO NIGHT SIPS N STROKES SHRIMP NIGHT SIPS N STROKES BURGER NIGHT 6 13 20 27 3 9 HOLE LEAGUE 9 HOLE LEAGUE POOL MUSIC 6-8 PM 7 14 21 28 4 5 SUNDAY BRUNCH 12 SUNDAY BRUNCH 19 FATHER S DAY BRUNCH 26 SUNDAY BRUNCH MEMBER GUEST TOURNAMENT 6 13 20 27 Classes Classes Classes Classes 7 14 21 28 8 15 22 29 SIPS N STROKES 9 16 SIPS N STROKES 23 30 SIPS N STROKES 10 17 24 POOL MUSIC 6-8 PM 9 HOLE LEAGUE POOL MUSIC 6-8 PM POOL MUSIC 6-8 PM MEMBER GUEST TOURNAMENT 9 HOLE LEAGUE POOL MUSIC 6-8 PM 11 18 25 MEMBER GUEST TOURNAMENT