Columbia Country Club February 2015 Edition 135 Columbia Club Dr. ~ Blythewood, SC 29016 ~ 803.754.8100 Pro Shop: 803.754.8109 ~ www.columbiacountryclub.com Join Us For Columbia Country Club s Date: Friday, February 13th 2015 Service: 6pm-8pm By Reservation Only ~ Please Call By 2/11 To Reserve Your Table FOR DINING & WINE PAIRING LISTING, PLEASE STOP BY THE OFFICE OR REQUEST BY EMAIL A COPY OF THIS YEAR S FULL EVENT MENU.
February 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Lunch 11am-3pm No Dinner Service Dinner Service 5:30pm-8:30pm Breakfast Service Reservations Please! 8am-10am 8 Lunch 11am-3pm 9 10 11 Seafood Buffet 5:30pm-8:30pm 12 13 14 Amateur Tour 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Lunch 11am-3pm LGA Breakfast Dinner Service 5:30pm-8:30pm Dinner Service 5:30pm-8:30pm Two-Man Texas Scramble Breakfast Buffet 8am-10am 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Columbia College Invitational Practice Rnd. Grand Buffet 11:30am-3pm Columbia College Invitational Round One Columbia College Invitational Round Two Southern Buffet 5:30pm-8:30pm Dinner Service 5:30pm-8:30pm Bingo Night w/ Pizza & Salad Bar Dinner:5pm-6pm Bingo: 6pm-8pm
CCC Welcomes New January Members Daniel Wardrop ~ Associate Ricardo Hagood ~ Jr. Executive Jeremy Gould ~ Social Dear Members, The first month of 2015 is in the books and we had no major surprises at Columbia Country Club. I will consider this a trend if we make it through the first quarter. We all got to enjoy one week of amazing weather that was a great tease for springtime but the rest of January was pretty much normal winter in the Southeast. So far, with a pretty normal winter, our golf course has held up well. While rain has slowed progress, Jim and his team are doing a great job of getting winter projects completed and the course should be well positioned for the spring growth season. We have increased the golf course budget for 2015 and this increase is earmarked for additional staff. On course staff will be increased from 4 to 6 people and we will be adding a 1st assistant. If we can maintain some continuity at this staff level it should translate into the ability to move faster with regular maintenance activities and a quicker recovery from those summer thunderstorms that like to come by on Thursday and Friday evenings during the summer. Lets all hope we make it through February with no especially crazy weather and set ourselves up for a really great spring golf season. CCC President BUYERS CLUB It s not too late to join the Buyers Club. For the low, low price of $125 you can join the buyer's club and enjoy significant savings in the Pro Shop throughout the year on ALL your purchases. Here's how it works: For all Golf Equipment, which includes clubs, balls, golf bags and golf shoes buyer's club members will pay cost plus shipping plus 10%. For Soft Goods, which includes men's and ladies apparel, golf gloves, hats and all other apparel, club members will pay 25% off the member price. Great Shots! Doug Rice Eagled #16 Ron Bowman eagled #13 Don McPherson eagled #15 Cross Country Scramble Results OVERALL GROSS CHAMPIONS Brian Lee Scott Prince John Asay Kevin Culp OVERALL NET CHAMPIONS Alex Tilley Matt Moninghoff Cole Hargett Nolan Antonini
A Word From The Tee... TWO-MAN TEXAS SCRAMBLE Saturday, February 21st Entry Fee: $25 plus cart fee 10:00am shotgun start 8:00am-10:00am Breakfast included for participants The Two Man Scramble will be held on Saturday, February 21st. This is a new event / format. Texas Scramble is an extremely popular format and we are excited to offer this to the members. Teams may be comprised of two men or two women. Teams will be pre-flighted based on handicap index. Sign up sheets are posted in the golf shop. ONE DAY MEMBER/MEMBER MEMBER/GUEST Friday, March 13, 2015 Entry Fee: $30 per person plus cart fee 1:00pm shotgun start ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS! The one day Member/Member & Member/Guest scheduled for March 13th is a fantastic opportunity to invite a friend, colleague or acquaintance to experience CCC. Teams may consist of any combination of members and guests but each team must have at least one member and one guest. The event includes drinks on the course, tee gifts, prizes and goodie bags for each participant. The format is best ball gross and net of the team. Teams will be pre-flighted based on team handicap and participation level. So grab a friend and join us for a fun day of golf. The sign up sheet will be posted in the golf shop. CCC CUP The race to the CCC cup has begun. A point system has been implemented based on participation and quality of play. Tournament club members automatically receive 300 bonus points. Points will also be awarded for participation and top finishes in each event. The better you play the more points you earn. The top 32-point earners for the year qualify for the yearend CCC Cup at no charge. The CCC Cup will feature (2) 16 person teams competing in a Ryder Cup style event. More details will be available at a later date. If you have any questions or would like more information, please give The Pro Shop a call. Upcoming Events Saturday, February 14th ~ Amateur Tour Saturday, February 21st ~ Two-Man Texas Scramble Sunday, February 22nd Columbia College Invitational Practice Round Monday, February 23rd Columbia College Invitational Round One Tuesday, February 24th Columbia College Invitational Round Two Sunday, March 8th ~ 18-Hole Couples Monday, March 9th ~ SCPGA One-Day Pro-Pro Friday, March 13th One Day Member/Member & Member/Guest Sunday, March 15th ~ SCJGA Pee Wee Championship Monday, March 16th ~ APG Outing Wednesday, March 18th ~ Keith Chichester Outing Thursday, March 19th ~ Women s Metro Team Matches Monday, March 23rd ~ USGA 4-Ball Qualifier Tuesday, March 24th ~ JV Bengal Invitational Saturday, March 28th ~ Two Man Better Ball Tournament Monday, March 30th ~ Ridge Senior Couples 2015 MEN S MEMBER/GUEST Thursday, May 14th - Saturday, May 16th, 2015 Entry Fee: $375 per team Thursday, May 14th Practice Round Friday, May 15th - Saturday, May 16th Sunday, May 17th Rain Date This years Men s Member/Guest will be held from Thursday, May 14th (practice round) through Saturday, May 16th with Sunday, May 17th as a rain date. The tournament will commence with breakfast Friday morning at 8:00am and a shotgun start at 9:30am. Lunch will be served following match 1 with match 2 & 3 to be played after lunch. Participants will be on your own Friday evening. Breakfast begins @ 8:00 on Saturday with match 4 scheduled for a 9:30am shotgun start. Lunch will be served following match 4 with match 5 and the championship shootout rounding out the competition. A formal party (sport coat requested) and awards presentation will conclude the event @ 7:00pm Saturday night.
Men s Club Championship David Dargan Father / Son Champions Ron Greene and Rob Green LGA Silver Cup Champion Jeanne Reynolds Men s Senior Match Play Champion Wally Odiorne Men s Fall Member / Member Matt Moninhghoff / Patrick Talledo (Gross) Walter Odiorne / Chris Morrow (Net) Tournament Winners of 2014 Ladies Club Champion Alex VanDine Men s Super Senior Match Play Champion Buck Leigh LGA Shootout Elaine Johnson / Sara Stork (Gross) Reggie Bradford / Laura Best (Net) LGA Member / Member Champions Mary Pease / Deb Wiser Men s Senior Champion Gary Garahan Men s Match Play Champion David Dargan Junior Club Champion John Weiss Men s Spring Member / Member Danny Sullivan / Will Sullivan Husband / Wife Champions Barry & Jeanne Reynolds (Gross) Dick & Jody Odom (Net) FRIENDLY REMINDERS FROM THE GOLF SHOP! Now is a good time to refresh everyone s memories on the golf policies here at CCC. Following these policies will help ensure everyone enjoys their round of golf. If there are any questions please contact the golf staff and we will be happy to assist you in any way we can. Thank you for your cooperation! Columbia Country Club Dress Code for Men: Shirts with collars and sleeves, slacks and mid-thigh length shorts are considered appropriate attire. Non-metal spiked golf shoes are required. Shoes, socks or sandals must be worn at all times. Tank tops, T-shirts, cutoff shorts, bathing suits, tennis shorts and jeans are NOT PERMITTED! Columbia Country Club Dress Code for Ladies: Blouses, collared sleeveless blouses, slacks, medium length (mid thigh) shorts and fancy T-shirts are considered appropriate attire. Nonmetal spiked golf shoes are required. Shoes, socks or sandals must be worn at all times. Halter tops, collarless sleeveless tops, bathing suits, sweatpants, spandex pants, tennis dresses, cut-offs and jeans are NOT PERMITTED! GUEST POLICY! 1. Guests are limited to play CCC one (1) time per month unless receiving prior approval from the sports committee chairman or head golf professional. The guest is restricted to once per month regardless on the number of members wishing to invite that person. 2. Family Guests are defined as: Mothers, Fathers, Mothers-In-Law, Fathers-In-Law, Brothers, Sisters, Brothers-In-Law, Sisters-In-Law, Sons and Daughters age 22 and older, Daughters-In-Law, Sons-In-Law, and Grandchildren. Family guests are limited to play CCC twice (2) per month unless receiving prior approval from the sports committee chairman or head golf professional. 3. Houseguest privileges will be extended to guests of a member while that guest is residing in the member s residence. Authorization for this must be cleared through the general manager. Play will be restricted to those days within the extent of the visit but for no longer than one week. GOLF CARTS! 1. Golfer must have a valid motor vehicle driver s license to operate a golf cart. 2. Only two (2) players per cart. 3. ONLY TWO (2) CARTS PER FOURSOME, ONE CART PER TWOSOME; INDIVIDUALS, NOT DOUBLING UP, WILL BE CHARGED A FULL CART FEE. 4. Use of the golf cart is defined by either riding in or placing the bag on the cart. 5. Golf carts are restricted to all cart paths around tees and greens. Riding carts are not permitted beyond/inside restricted areas identified as such. Discretion must be exercised in these areas by pull or electric walking cart operators. 6. The 90-degree cart rule is always in effect unless otherwise posted in the golf shop. Any restrictions of golf carts beyond normal rules stated above will be determined by the head golf pro and greens superintendent and will be posted in the golf shop and explained to golfers when they register. 7. Special medical exceptions are allowed, signified by red flags provided by the golf shop: A. Members with permission to carry ONE flag may drive carts 20 feet from all tees, bunkers, and greens (THE CART MUST REMAIN IN THE ROUGH). B. Members with permission to carry TWO flags may drive carts 10 feet from all tees, bunkers, and greens (THE CART MUST REMAIN IN THE ROUGH). Carts may NEVER be taken between greenside bunkers and the green. C. Requests for two flags must be submitted to the golf professional and approved by the sports committee.
The mild winter has continued here at C.C.C. The temperatures have remained moderate in January with only a few cold days. Last month several rain events have made the course soggy, but overall the fall and winter have been relatively dry. In January, the staff and I began repairs to several sink holes around the course. To date the repairs have went well and should be wrapped up within the week. Also, we have begun our tree removal projects and will continue throughout the month. In February, we will apply a herbicide to control winter weeds around the course. The mild winter forced us to change the chemicals we have sprayed in the past, but I am confident that we will obtain sufficient weed control despite the changes. We will also be rebuilding the cooler house and divot bottle holder at #6 and relocating them adjacent to the Black tee to make them more accessible to golfers playing the forward tees. I would like to remind everyone to be cautious of wet areas and to alter your traffic patterns during the late winter and spring, as it will aid in a quick recovery this spring. Thanks for everyone s support and we look forward to seeing you on the golf course! Golf Course Superintendent Did You Know? Columbia Country Club is situated on over 289 acres, 140 acres of turf and nearly 140 acres of forests. These vegetated areas help lower temperatures and reduce pollutants from runoff as well as airborne dust. The plant life at CCC produces enough oxygen to support 5,000 to 8,000 people and produces a cooling effect of 7-15 degrees over an urban setting. Now that a soggy January is behind us it is time to look forward to another busy golf season at CCC. The activity at the club this spring will be extremely busy, which is a good thing by the way. To date all Monday s are booked with outside events, bookings for Master s week play are well ahead of last year and member events will be in full swing, as well. I ask that you refer to the calendar of events so you are informed and can participate in the good times happening at your club. Below are the details on several club wide programs that benefit you the member as well as the club. Please take note of each and participate in as many as you can. We are poised for a great year; make plans to be a part of the excitement! General Manager / PGA Head Golf Professional Handicaps Your Handicap Fee for the 2015 Season was billed out in January. Please be reminded that in order to be eligible to play in ANY Club event, you will need to have an official Columbia CC handicap through our HCP Program. The charge is only $30 per person or $55 per couple (Juniors are Free!). You also need a minimum of TEN (10) scores in order to establish a verifiable handicap. Please check with the Golf Staff if you have any questions. GRIPS! Now is the time to take a look at those grips to see if they need to be changed. The tournament season is coming and there is no reason to have a club fly out of your hands during a round of golf. We have seen some results this past year of what can happen when this mistake occurs. Avoid this mistake by replacing your grips today.
Hi Ladies! Our Breakfast meeting will be held on Tuesday 17th February at 8.30am and this always is a great way to start the new golf year. Hopefully, weather permitting, after breakfast and the meeting we can go and play around of golf. Please don't forget to let the Pro Shop know you intend to play before you come in for breakfast. Keep a look out in the ladies locker room for a sign up sheet for this breakfast meeting. If you have not already paid, your LGA fees are now due, so please bring your check books to the meeting, also $2 for the Hole in One club, this could be your lucky year! Well done to Reggie, Jodi, Debbie and Nina for entering the Cross Country Scramble. I understand they had a lot of fun, or was that a lot of brandy?! Not sure, but either way they came in with a great score. I hope you all get to enjoy some golf this Valentine month and are looking forward to the new season. Have fun! LGA President February Yoga Dates: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Where: CCC Ballroom Time: 4pm Cost: $40 /month Don t forget to sign up for February Yoga! Email Heather at Heather@columbiacountryclub.com to sign up today. ~ Featuring ~ A Fun Time With Women s History Month & Inviting ALL Of The 2015 Ladies of CCC Date: March 3rd 2015 Time: 6pm-9pm Price: $20 Includes Dinner Menu is soon to come!
February Friday A La Carte Dinner Specials Friday, Friday, Friday, February 6th February 20th February 27th Peppered Certified Angus 8 Ounce Filet Four Course Valentines Day Dinner Shrimp & Crab Stuffed Salmon Spinach, Mushroom & Artichoke Stuffed Pork Loin Saturday Breakfast Date: February 7th Time: 8am-10am Saturday Breakfast Buffet Date: February 21th Time: 8am-10am Included for tournament participants and available for purchase for all other members. Saturday, February, 28th 2015 Buffet Dinner: 5pm-6pm Pizza, Salad Bar & Ice Cream Sundaes ~ Adults $10 / Kids 7-12 $7 / 5&Under Free Game Time: 6pm-8pm 10 games:8 Regular & 2 Jackpot No Entry Fee For Bingo - Just the Cost of Boards $5 Per Board / $10 For 3 Boards Call our office to reserve your spot by 2/24/15! Bring a non-member guest and receive a free board!
2015 TOURNAMENT CLUB The Sports Committee is pleased to announce the 2014 Tournament Club. Minor changes have been made, based on your input, in an effort to make it even more attractive this year. Those of you that participated in the past, realize what a great deal the Club is for someone who enjoys playing in a variety of individual and team events while supporting the Tournament Program at Columbia CC. The Club will continue to be a true Win-Win proposition for the Member, and for the Club. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the details of the program, here s how it works. By simply paying ONE ANNUAL FEE OF $275.00, you are eligible to play in the following Club Tournaments with No Additional Entry Fees Other than your Cart Fee Proposed Entry Fee: Saturday, January 17 th ~ CROSS COUNTRY SCRAMBLE $25 Saturday, February 21 st ~ TWO-MAN TEXAS SCRAMBLE $25 Saturday, March 28 th ~ TWO MAN BEST BALL $25 Saturday, April 25th Sunday, April 26th ~ MEN S SPRING MEMBER-MEMBER $75 Saturday, June 27 th Sunday, June 28 th ~ SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP $50 Friday, July 10th Sunday, July 12 th ~ MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP $50 Saturday, August 29 th Sunday, August 30 th ~ MEN S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (Gross & Net) $50 Saturday, September 19 th ~ TWO MAN SCRAMBLE $25 Saturday, October 24 th Sunday, October 25 th ~ MEN S FALL MEMBER MEMBER$75 Saturday, November 7 th Sunday, November 8 th ~ CCC CUP $50 TOTAL VALUE $450 Obviously, for the Club to be successful, we will need a Strong Participation from a good percentage of our members. The more people that sign up, the more we can do to enhance each event for the Club Members. To sign up, simply complete the entry blank below and return it to the Golf Shop by JANUARY 18TH you will be billed $68.75 on your January, February, March and April Statements, unless you would prefer to pay all at once or with a check. The point system has been tweaked to reward participation and quality of play. Everyone who joins the tournament club will receive 300 points. Points will also be awarded for participation and top finishes in each event. The better you play the more points you earn. The top 32-point earners for the year qualify for the year-end CCC Cup at NO CHARGE. The CCC Cup will feature (2) 16 person teams competing in a Ryder Cup style event. More details will be available at a later date. If you have any questions or would like more information, please give The Pro Shop a call. ************************************************************************************* Here are some basic rules of the program so each member understands ahead of time how the Tournament Club works. Cart Fees and Usage Fees ARE NOT INCLUDED in the Tournament Club Fee. Walking is permitted in the CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP, SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP & MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP ONLY. When walking is allowed, these groups will be expected to keep up with the groups in front and play at the designated pace for the day. The same will be expected from those groups that have riders in the foursome and Speed of Play will be closely monitored. PLEASE NOTE THAT CARTS WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL OTHER EVENTS. You are NOT AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED in each event; therefore, club members are responsible for signing themselves up in person in the Golf Shop. Please, NO PHONE ENTRIES! The deadline to sign up will be 6:00 pm the Wednesday prior to the event UNLESS the field is full. So please Plan Ahead. Late entries will NOT be guaranteed a spot in the tournament. Last Minute Cancellations and No Shows (without valid excuse) will be reviewed by the Committee to determine if a fine or penalty is warranted. PLEASE be considerate of your fellow members and the CCC Staff. In fairness to the entire field, Preferred Tee Times and Special Requests will not be accepted due to the size of the field and the amount of work involved with the pairings.
Columbia Country Club Summer Membership 2015 Although winter temperatures may have you thinking otherwise, SUMMER is just around the corner. Now is the time to make your plans for the upcoming season and we want COLUMBIA COUNTRY CLUB to be your 20r5 summer destination! For those of you not yet acquainted with our facilities, Columbia Country Club remains one of the only full-service, fully private, member-owned country clubs in the midlands. For over roo years, we have provided our members with a 27-hole Championship golf course featuring the best practice facilities in the area, a club restaurant with delectable daily selections, on/off site catering, elegant ballroom for your banquet & party needs, an Olympic-sized swimmingpool with snack bar & grill, lighted tennis courts, fitness center, a broad array of social activities and a full-time professional staff dedicated to providing the finest country club experience in South Carolina. Columbia Country Club offers several levels of affordable memberships rangingfrom social to youth golf as well as non-resident and full family golfing. The purpose of this notice however, is to provide you with details about our ever popular SUMMER MEMBERSHIP. As a recipient of this letter, you have either joined us in past seasons or have recently expressed an interest in participating in this year's program. Unlike our other membership categories, the Summer Membership is a seasonal program that offers individuals and families the full Columbia Country Club experience with the exception of the golf course and practice facilities. As a Summer Member, you have full access to our newly renovated pool facility complete with kiddie pool, diving board, snack bar & grill, changing rooms and Championship Youth Swim Team. In addition to the swim program, Summer Members are also able to participate in our organized youth tennis program and Little Linksters golf camp. Summer Members will have access to our full-service dining room, clubhouse lounge and all-hours fitness center. A full slate of social activities and free party facilities are also amenities offered Lastly -- and newly added this year -,- our Summer Members now have club charging and monthly billingprivileges to ease the hassle of pools ide cash. Always keep in mind, Summer Members have the option of converting their membership to permanent status at any time for no additional charge. For more information about membership, upgrades and discounts, please contact Heather Lathrop in our club office at 803.754.8roo. Get away from the mundane day-to-day routine this summer and make Columbia Country Club your home away from home! We look forward to seeing our returningpast members as well as welcoming many new faces this summer.
GUIDELINES FOR SUMMER MEMBERSHIP 2015 1. CCC Summer Membership Dates: rd Start Date: May 23,2015 2. CCC Pool & Pool Snack Bar Hours: 3. Summer Membership Fee: Monday: Pool Closed Friday & Saturday: l1am - 9pm The Early Bird Special is back!!! th End Date: September 7,2015 Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: l1am - 7pm Sunday: l1am - 6pm Sign up by MARCH 20th and pay only $550 for the ENTIRE SUMMER! Sign up AFTER MARCH 20th and pay $700 (There will be no pro-rating of fees for late joiners) 4. Summer Membership Amenities: MEMBER CHARGING PRIVILEGES: e Tired of always bringing CASH to the pool? New this year, upon signing up for automatic bank draft, CCC Summer Members are now able to take advantage of club charging and monthly billing. SWIM TEAM PARTICIPATION: A FUN & EDUCATIONAL 8 week program for only $75 Per Swimmer TENNIS FACILITY ACCESS/ TENNIS CAMPS PARTICIPATION: Lighted tennis courts are 24/7 accessible. Access code is provided upon joining. Summer members are privy to group and private lessons & clinics offered by CCC tennis instructors. FITNESS CENTER: Breezeway fitness center is available for usage 24/7. Access code is provided upon joining. DINING ROOM PRIVILEGES: Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday: l1am-3pm nd th Buffet Wednesdays: 2 & 4 Wednesdays of each month: 5:30pm-8:30pm rd Dinner Service: 3 Wednesdays & every Friday evening: 5:30pm-8:30pm Sunday -First three Sundays of each month: l1am-3pm Sunday Grand Buffet w/ Carving Station - Final Sunday of each month: 11:30am-3pm Please Note: Reservations for dinners/buffets are necessary and proper dress is required SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: Summer Members are welcome to participate in all Columbia Country Club social activities. Monthly newsletters & Summer Social Calendar emailed to all club members upon joining.
Co(um6ia Country c(u6 2015 SUMMER MEMBERSHIP 8[ SWIM TEAM INFORMATION SUMMER MEMBERSHIP DATES Saturda~ Ma~ 23rd) 2015 - Monda~) September 7th) 2015 SUMMER MEMBERSHIP FEES Earl~ Bird Discount: $ 5 50 - Deadline: March 20th) 2015 Standard Registration: $700 - After March 20th) 2015 (No pro-rating for late registration) Pa~ment will be accepted in the form of cash or check made pa~able to CCc. CCC SWIM TEAM INFORMATION Swim Team Ages: 4-18 Swim Team Fee: $ 75 Per Swimmer Swim Team Registration Part~: Sunda~) Ma~ 3rd) 2015.-...- 1 pm-3pm Swim Team Afternoon Practice Start Date: Tuesda~ Ma~ 26th) 2015 Swim Team Morning Practice Start Date: Monda~) June 8th) 2015 Swim Team End Date: Monda~ Jul~ 20th) 2015 Swim Team Banquet Date: Tuesda~ Jul~ 21 st 2015.; MQoeJag: C(C Facilities-tlosecl l - --- I luescfay ~ Wednesday / Thursday: 11 am-7 pm- -- Friday/Saturday: 1 i am-9pm Sunaay: Tl am-6pm FOR A"LICATIONS OR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SUMMER MEMBERSHI' & SWIM TEAM 'ARTICI'ATION, 'LEASE CONTACT: Heather Lathrop - Clubhouse Manager: heather@columbiacountryclub.com / 803.754.8100