PineneedlerSEPTEMBER 2014

NEWSEVENTSPRO TIPSCALENDAR

photo: Ellen Sheehan

Pine Lake Country Club Club Life ... Country Setting Since 1952

From the Clubhouse by Rudy Turnage, President of the Board

Rudy Turnage,on behalf of PLCC Board of Directors

RudyPresident of the Board

Dear Fellow PLCC Members,It’s exciting to sit here knowing that this note to our membership will be part of our first electronic edition of the PineNeedler. Our intent with the electronic version is to deliver our membership more updated technology and to take advantage of a cost-saving opportunity. This conversion will save the club in excess of $25K annually. Printed copies will be available at the main entrance. In the coming weeks you can expect the club to move forward with more information regarding real-time data for our members.

I’d like to thank our staff and those of you who have volunteered your time and support during the GM transition period. Special thanks to Brad Simmons and Barb Garrett for your tireless hours and attention to detail in this process.

A Search Committee has been formed and they are well on their way to helping us select our next GM. We received more than one hundred resumes in the first five days. The list of candidates is quite impressive. Those candidates have been reviewed and we are happy to let everyone know that we are down to two finalists. We anticipate that the process will take another 30 days. Thanks to Ed Rand, Bob Mikes, Jim Beaver, Bob Wilson, Sara Anne Cannon, Sue Johnson and Gene Lee for your work on this committee.

Asphalt has been applied on the paths of the entire course. Our Golf Course Superintendent Richard continues to work with our contractor to complete our Punch List for the project. The Board has approved the purchase of top soil and sod to enhance the aesthetics and playability of the final product. We are all excited to see this project near completion.

The Membership Committee has recommended and the Board has approved reinstatement of an initiation fee for PLCC. Area clubs have made similar decisions in the last few months and we felt the timing is right. Beginning September 1, 2014, our initiation fee will be $6,000. We will offer an introductory rate of $3,000 for the first 90 days.

Thanks again for your support of PLCC. The Board of Directors is determined to make this a more enjoyable place for you and your families to spend your time.

Core aeriating greens is a lot like going to the dentist. We know it must be done and hope the procedure is as quick and painless as possible. Initial putting quality is diminished, but long-term improved plant health through thatch reduction, increasing oxygen levels, relieving compaction and the promotion of healthy rooting is achieved.

We used a 3/8ths inch coring tine in late-summer to aid in recovery time. Superintendents use varying methods, but we feel coring a larger number of smaller holes reaches the target goal of area impacted, while reducing the distance the turf must grow to obtain full coverage. This strategy also promotes a more even growth habit resulting in more consistent putting quality.

Fertilization of the grass prior to recovery is a must, but usually creates a bit of a challenge. An application of nutrients based on soil analysis re-sults should occur 3 – 5 days prior to aerification. This stimulates growth and seems to always coincide with a major golfing event. Too much growth slows green speeds, so careful application coupled with a growth regulator yields the best results. An immediate follow-up application is timed to achieve coverage, but must allow a return to acceptable growth levels as we approach the next tournament.

The goal with topdressing is to completely fill each hole to capacity. A dry sand of proper angularity ensures this process is a success. If the sand has too much moisture it will initially block the opening and take extra brushing, which is time consuming and can be damaging to the plant. Rolling and brushing the greens often following aerification will help reduce irregularities. Once the grass begins to aggressively push above the sand, mowers can again be used. Cutting too quickly damages mow-ers and tears turfgrass blades slowing recovery.

By the time you read this, we hope to be well on our way to completing aerification and moving toward the busy, but enjoyable October tournament schedule!

Course Reportby Richard McDanel, Certified Golf Course Superintendent

CONTACT OMEGA

Schedule posted on PineLakeCountryClub.com,

click the OMEGA link.

Truman Klipstein 704-578-1598

trumanthetman@earthlink.net

Tom Gatz704-545-9530

tng01@bellsouth.net

Jack Sanders704-364-9217

sjackr@bellsouth.net

CONTACT 9-HOLERS Interested in joining?

Contact Joann or Marilyn.

Joann Assad 704-573-9296

Marilyn Folnsbee 704-545-6684

Bev Hickey 704-543-7632

Judy Kaiser 704-882-9237

Golf Clubs

Do you keep your clubs in the trunk of your car?

We have all experienced the extreme heat and discomfort when getting into our cars after they have been set in the sun for an extended period of time. Imagine what it must be like in the trunk of your car, where the air conditioning does not reach.

As a result of the extreme heat three things can happen over time. The epoxy that holds the head on the club will soften, allowing the head to come lose, the ferrule will also come lose and separate from the club head and your grips will dry out, becoming slippery. A simple solution is to take them out of the trunk and leave them in the garage or something similar. This will help prolong the condition and life of your clubs.

Golf Newsby Luke Smith, Head Golf Professional

9 Holer News

Autumn will be upon us shortly and some of the best golf weather will arrive too! The nine holers have been busy. They went to Carmel for a tournament which was fun. Our weekly events were:

1952 play date A flight Nancy Wong B flight Anna Hough C flight Judy Lowrey Marilyn Folnsbee and Joanne Assad got birdies. Congratulations!

Guess Team Score the winning team of Debbie DiCicco, Linda Gross, Nancy Principi and Bonnie Wildman.August 14 the nine holers sponsored our yearly Rally for the Cure tournament. The ladies played golf, both nine holers and eighteen holers and ladies who wanted to be part of the event.

Our Thursday winners were: Marilyn Folnsbee closest to the pin on number 3 and received a new pair of Adidas golf shoes.

The winning team was Carol Lee, Nancy Principi, Bonnie Wildman and Anna Hough. Proximity prizes were #9 longest putt Teresa Sabrinsky #2 closest to the pin Carol Lee and Ellen Sheehen.

After the tournament a great Mexican luncheon followed by the distribution of door prizes. There was also golf events Friday and Saturday with a men’s and ladies winner each day.

Friday Winner - #3 Ellen SheehenSaturday Winners - #3 Elaine Hollister, #16 Norman Sancibrian

The weather was great which helped to make the donations come rolling in since so many people played and participated. Thank you all for supporting a great cause. We’d also like to thank the pro shop for helping us out. Some men and woman golfers showed their support by wearing pink shirts.

Next month we’ll have our grand total from the rally and the raffle at the Prime Rib dinner which will include in the next newsletter.

Be careful, school is starting. Hooray!

• The same dress code applies to the range, as it does the golf course

• Please do not hit the range balls over the net to the right or the far side of the range

• Please be down on the first tee 5 minutes prior to your starting time ready to go

• Please do no start earlier then your reserved time without making the Professional Staff aware

• Repair your ball mark and one other on each green that you play• Remember that it is your groups responsibility to stay just behind the

group in front and not just in front of the group behind • Rake the bunker, pushing the sand back towards the center of the

bunker and not pulling it up the sides • Record your name, member number and date on your scorecard

• Post your score

Friendly Reminders

Tennis Tipby Robert Stephens, USPTA Pro1, Head Tennis Professional

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In tennis, less than 1/3 of the match time is spent in actual play. Tennis players who enter match play with a between points plan such as a Play-Recover-Prepare (PRP) feel a greater sense of control over themselves and every aspect of their games.

Play: Focus total attention on the ball and moving so you can play the strokes you’ve trained. Trust your training and focus your eyes through the ball and your attention inside the lines.

Recover:

Match your emotional recovery (releasing the point) with your physical recovery. Trigger a thought to begin recovery the moment the ball goes out of play. For example, “yes” or “that’s it” after a winner or forcing error or releasing anger or negative energy with “let it go” following a mistake.

Prepare:

Your preparation goal is to come to the baseline ready for the next point: physically relaxed, emo-tionally positive and mentally focused on your objective to dictate the new point.

How do you prepare for the next point?

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For Court Conditions Visit PineLakeCountryClub.com

Pine Lake C.C. All Lady Pro Am

Benefiting Thompson Child & Family Focus of Charlotte, North Carolina

All proceeds from the Pine Lake C.C. All Lady Pro Am go directly to Thompson C & F F

August 31, 2014 Dear Friends, We began the Pine Lake Country Club All Lady Pro-Am in 1999 with only a vision of our goal- to help Thompson Child and Family Focus with their efforts to administer loving guidance to the children and families under their care. At-risk children benefit from the exceptional assistance they receive at Thompson’s residential campus and other educational facilities throughout the Carolinas. Last year, they served over 7000 children. Our hope was to raise awareness of this non-profit organization and their devotion to healing children. Fast forward to 2014. On Monday, October 6th we will hold our 16th consecutive Pro-Am. The vision has already realized $ 238,000 for the benefit of Thompson C & FF. Many sponsors have also accepted the challenge and renew their support year after year. Won’t you join them? Included, with this Request for Donation, please find a Sponsorship Form. The female amateurs and LPGA Teaching Professionals know the spirit of the day precludes any negative weather conditions. They say, “ Let’s Play !” In appreciation of your participation we thank you! Sue Sandy Jody Sue Johnson Sandy Habinck Jody McCann (704-545-9185) (704-562-2128) (704-847-0024)

Co-Chairs 2014 PLCC All Lady Pro Am

Pine Lake CC All Lady Pro Am – 2013

Benefiting Thompson Child & Family Focus Sponsorship Opportunities

Monday, October 6, 2014________________________ Platinum: TITLE SPONSORSHIP Contribution: $ 5000

Tournament will carry title sponsorship name. Special recognition will be given with golf course and reception banners, Fee includes four complementary player entry fees. Diamond: Contribution: $ 2500 Premier banner with sponsor identity will be positioned at key location during the event. Fee includes two complimentary player entry fees. Gold: Contribution: $ 1000 Deluxe banner with sponsor identity will be displayed at event sites. Fee includes one complimentary player entry fee. Silver: Contribution: $ 500 Standard banner with sponsor identity will be displayed at event sites. Pewter: Contribution: $ 300 Deluxe tee signs with sponsor identity will be displayed on golf course location Bronze: Contribution: $ 100 Tee signs with sponsor name will be displayed on golf course Sapphire: Product Contribution Graphic panels with sponsor identity will be displayed during the event. All sponsors will be acknowledged on the Patron Boards and in Event Program ______________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR LEVEL OF SPONSORSHIP AND RETURN THIS FORM TO: Mrs. Sue Johnson, Co-Chair Thompson Child Family & Focus 2014 Charity Tournament 4611 Quail Ridge Dr. Charlotte, NC 28227 (704-545-9185) (If you prefer to fax this form, please send to the attention of Jody McCann at 704-882-6144) Sponsorship Level: Please check one:

Platinum_ Diamond_Gold_Silver__Pewter__Bronze__Sapphire__Other___

Check enclosed______ Checks should be made payable to PLCC All Lady Pro Am

Corporation: ______________________________ Contact___________________ Dept.___________ Address: _________________________________ City___________________ State ____Zip________ Phone: _________________________ Fax: _______________ E-Mail_____________________________ Signature_____________________________ Title___________ Date____________________________ If you are a first time sponsor, who should we contact for Corporate Graphics? ___________________ Notes: _______________________________Phone No.__________________________________

____My company __________________________________will match my gift. Please send information

Pine Lake CC Tax ID # 56-0620324 Thompson Child & Family Focus ID #56-0547460 1.24.13

2014

PEO

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of Pine LakeCelebrating 62 years of family tradition!

Special thanks to Ellen Sheehan for submitting many of

this month’s photos!

Celebrating 62 years of family tradition!

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UST 2014

Submit monthly news, pictures & events for consideration to: PLCC@PineLakeCountryClub.com Please put PINENEEDLER in the subject line.

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