SEPTEMBER 2021

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Kiki Matthews

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEIt is hard to believe that summer will soon turn to fall; but what a summer it has been with lots of excitement at the Club! I would first like to thank all of the Equity Members who attended the Annual Meeting on Monday, August 9th. It was great to hold an in-person meeting after last year’s video event. Here are some of the key “take-aways” from the meeting:• The Bylaw Amendment revisions were accepted by a significant

majority of the ballots.• Chuck Borman; Nathan Kennedy; Kathy Streeter Morgan; and Kevin Westmoreland were all elected to serve a second term on the Board of Directors.• Each of the Club’s Committees provided a report on their respective activities for the year along with fielding any member questions.• The Board-approved Nominating Committee members for 2022 were announced: Henry Johnson, Sandy Sessoms, Mike Roper, Jim Wiley, and Gil Rainey.

The Annual Meeting serves as an ideal time to look back over the year and reflect on the state of the Club. Despite the continued “curve balls” the pandemic tossed our way; significant progress was made in all areas of the Club. As a number of my past messages have highlighted, we are not only in one of the most financially sound positions we have been in our recent past; but we have been able to complete a number of Board identified major projects and objectives, including:

• Forward Tees – we now offer more tee opportunities for all golfers.• Clay Court lifting – first time in 30 years since these have been refurbished.• Reopening of the Grill for breakfast and lunch for in-person dining with hopes for dinner options soon.• Drainage Project on # 14 – one of several key improvements on the course.• Historic membership growth – we are now fast approaching our “A” membership cap!!• Food Trailer – a great outdoor dining opportunity.• Full (and early) payoff of the Grill construction loan – thanks to the Finance Committee!

The Annual Meeting serves as the point in time when I complete the formal portion of my responsibilities. As I prepare to do so, many thanks are due to each of my fellow Board Members. They have been an absolutely terrific team and their enthusiastic support of the Club is more than evident each and every day. It has also been a true pleasure to work with Anthony and his dedicated staff. They have never lost their focus in trying (in every creative and practical way necessary) to maximize the best member experience for every one of us.

In closing, I would like to say that it has been both an honor and a privilege to have served as President of the Board. Hendersonville Country Club is truly a very unique place, made up of very special members. Thank you again for the opportunity and I will see you around the Club.

Let’s give a great summer a proper send. Join us for a delicious variety of food prepared by HCC’s Let’s give a great summer a proper send. Join us for a delicious variety of food prepared by HCC’s

culinary crew and musical Entertainment by country singer and guitarist Benton Blount. You culinary crew and musical Entertainment by country singer and guitarist Benton Blount. You

may may have heard of Benton before. as he was a top 10 finalist in season 10 of America’s Got Talent. have heard of Benton before. as he was a top 10 finalist in season 10 of America’s Got Talent.

Make reservations by calling 828-692-2261. | Make reservations by calling 828-692-2261. | *48-hour cancellation policy is in effect* *48-hour cancellation policy is in effect*

Sunday, September 5Sunday, September 55:00pm-7:00pm | Main Clubhouse5:00pm-7:00pm | Main Clubhouse

Adults $18.95++ | Children Age 7-12 $9.95++ | Children 6 and Under ComplimentaryAdults $18.95++ | Children Age 7-12 $9.95++ | Children 6 and Under Complimentary

Anthony Chelena

MANAGER’S MESSAGEMy goal for our junior golf and junior tennis programs is for our juniors to have fun learning to play the game. Golf and tennis are lifetime sports and my goal is that every participant will get enough of a foundation that they will be enabled to enjoy the sport now and later in life. Occasionally we come across juniors with special talent and determination, who want to compete with the best. Let’s take a moment to celebrate them.

AJ Shaffer grew up in Hendersonville and is now a sophomore at UNC Charlotte. AJ has been a familiar sight to the men golfers at Hendersonville Country Club since elementary school age. Here’s a picture of AJ enjoying HCC junior golf success while in elementary school. The next picture is AJ winning his 2nd HCC Men’s Club Championship.

Emma Stover juggles school academics and putting in the work on the HCC practice facility. The picture on the left is Emma winning a golf event while she was in elementary school. The picture on the right is Emma winning the HCC Women’s Club Championship.

What about tennis? We’ve got a lot of competitive juniors in our program. Our area high school teams are full of HCC Members who are tough, competitive players. Here’s a picture of Eliza and McCollough Perry who won the NC High School doubles championship this year. We have other juniors who could compete for the title next year too.

Congratulations to these champions and to all who participate in our junior golf and junior tennis programs.

Jay King

GOLFCONGRATULATIONS SETHMost people who work in the golf industry get into the business for the love of the game. A parent, or like in my life, a grandparent introduced them to the game of golf. Getting out playing a round after a long day of work can be challenging. It takes much effort to spend the time to keep your game sharp. We should all congratulate Seth for his stellar play during the Carolinas Open held at Bryan Park in Greensboro on August 18th and 19th. His three rounds of 72-73-70 gave him his first check as a Professional. On August 23rd and 24th Seth also played in the Carolinas PGA Assistant Championship at Palmetto Golf Club in Aiken. Seth finished in a tie for 6th with rounds of 71-71. The top 7 finishers of the event received an exemption to play in the 45th National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship in November at the Wannamaker Club in Florida. Seth took last year off from playing completely as he got adjusted to working here at HCC, but it was just a matter of time for him to showcase his skills with the

Carolinas PGA Section tournaments. The amazing thing is that Seth was able to play so well after a very busy tournament schedule here which allowed little to no time to get to practice. Great playing Seth!

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPSSENIOR MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Our Senior Men’s Championship was played on August 2nd and 3rd. The field was split into three flights. Ed Arnold prevailed as the 2021 Senior Champion by winning a three hole playoff against Tom Rolls and Charles Runge.

MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

On August 14th and 15th AJ Shaffer won his 2nd Men’s Club Championship title by outlasting a field of 70 players in the Championship Tournament. His 1 under par total was recorded with rounds of 67-72-139. Jim Crotty shot 140 for runner up gross. Boaty Alexander shot a net score of 135 over the weekend to capture overall low net honors. Tom Donovan fired rounds of 68-70-138 to win our Senior Club Championship dethroning our four-time defending Club Champion Gary Golbesky. Chris Lance was runner up with his 1 under par total with rounds of 70-69-139.

WOMEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Our Women’s Club Championship was held August 21st and 22nd. Emma Mae Stover won our Women’s Club Championship with scores of 77-71- 148. Hunter Hill was runner up with 150 two day total. Overall low net was won by Jane Hendrix, shooting 139 net.

GOLF

THURSDAY NIGHT MEN’S LEAGUEOur Spring Men’s Golf League was such a success we decided to do it again. Men get you a partner and sign up to participate in our weekly Thursday Night Men’s League. This is open to the first 20 two-Member teams (40 players). Additional teams will be added if we can open up additional flight. Each flight will consist of 4 two-person teams. Entry fee: $80 per Member covers cart fee for 4 weeks and gift cert prize money for end of league winners. Our first match will be Thursday, September 30th. We will have 5 weeks available to play this league with one of the weeks reserved for any weather issues. We will shotgun start at 5:15pm each week.

PARENT CHILDOur Parent Child event will be Sunday, September 26th. Call the Golf Shop to sign up and schedule your tee time (beginning at 12:30pm) for this 9-hole event. The format is Captain’s Choice of the two-person team. Juniors will be able to play from a distance where they can reach the green in regulation. This is a great event to get on the course playing together with your kids/grandkids. Entry fee is $40 for two person parent-child team. Each junior will receive a tee gift and food will be available following golf.

NIGHT GOLFOn Friday October 8th we will have our second night golf event this year. It will be an 18-hole, two-person team captain’s choice competition starting at 5:00pm. After the first nine holes we will serve dinner in the Ward Room. At 8:15pm the fun begins. The next nine holes will be played with illuminated golf balls, directional guides and flag poles. After that nine is completed we will meet again in the Ward Room for drinks and awards. The entry fee is $60 per person plus cart fee. The field will be limited to the first 24 teams (48 people) to sign up, so don’t delay as this event will fill up quickly. Call the Golf Shop to sign up. (693-6507).

GREAT SHOTS• Doug Miller shot his age of 72 from the blue tees on July 23.• Roy Kuhn’s score of 84 equaled his age on July 26th.• Chris Schenck recorded a hole-in-one on July 31st. His 7 iron was used on hole number 2 to record his 1.

AFTER SCHOOL TEE TIMES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL GOLFERSAttention all middle school and high school golfers! We will again organize after school tee times for junior golfers in middle and high school to pair up and play golf together on Mondays and Wednesdays around 4:00pm. This is a great opportunity to play with new people and meet new friends. We will offer several afternoon tee times exclusively for junior groups twice a week. This is a time for you to come play with others your age or skill level and help grow your game. Please contact the golf shop if you are interested.

FITNESSWATER WORKSThis year has been outstanding! There have been 20 new participants, 66 members are on our pool contact list and over 1100 and still counting attendees. Jody and I have been thrilled by the interest and loyalty. We are already looking forward to next year. The last class will be Friday, September 3rd at 9:30am. Thank you for a great year!

BODY MATRIXThe fitness class will step off Friday, September 10th at 9:00am. We will meet outdoors, under the shelter at the back of the pool area. Please bring a mat and a set of light weights. Contact Rose Huscher, certified instructor, for additional details. 828-691-3835 cell/text. Rose Huscher

Craig DeJong

ON THE GREENThe golf course is again having one of its best agronomic seasons. All around, the health and quality of our playing surfaces are excellent. Realistically, we know that turf decline is always lurking, and in the summer, our cool-season turf areas are most vulnerable. Environmental stresses such as heat and humidity are most likely to cause turfgrass injury and are the most difficult to manage. Physical stresses are easier to

handle. We continually emphasize to our staff the importance of avoiding weak turf areas and ensuring that our equipment’s operation does not produce unnecessary damage. You can help too by avoiding any stressed areas of turf when walking, using pushcarts, and especially driving a cart.

Earlier this year, the Club demonstrated its commitment to improving course conditions and growing the game of golf by addressing two key areas; the historically poor drainage in the landing area on #14 and building a new set of forward tees. The new forward tees were a significant addition to the golf course, and I continue to be amazed by the amount of play they are receiving. Unfortunately, a misconception circulated that these new tees were only constructed for women golfers. While many of our women golfers now use these tees, they were also built for beginners, juniors, high handicappers, older golfers, or anyone else who may have fun and score better playing from a forward set of tees. It’s been awesome seeing both of these projects so well received and enjoyed by the Membership.

We hear most often from these two projects how hard the ground is, especially while attempting to put a tee in the ground. Both of these projects required large amounts of soil to be brought to the course. Compared to the existing soil on the property, which has been maintained to develop excellent soil health for nearly 100 years, this new soil is void of any nutritional value. We know quality turf will not grow until the soil is modified and healthy. Throughout the summer, we have been judiciously applying various soil amendments, such as gypsum and lime. Once these products become incorporated with the soil, soil health improves, resulting in healthy turfgrass. Organic matter is also a key ingredient and only happens naturally when turf plant material decomposes. This process produces thatch which becomes part of the soil. By next summer, the amendments will have had enough time to begin building healthy soil, and additional thatch will be produced, resulting in softer ground.

Don’t forget; the course will be closed on September 7 and 8 for greens aerification. Once again, we’ll be using a Dry Ject for this critical cultural practice. A Dry Ject uses a high-pressure, water-based injection system that blasts aeration holes through the root zone to fracture the soil while at the same time filling the hole with sand. This process is an excellent way to get a lot of sand into the profile of the greens, roughly 25 tons, with minimal disturbance to the putting surface.

As always, I enjoy hearing from you.

Craig DeJonghccsuper@gmail.com

Pam Cloer

ON THE COURTTennis Anyone?Whether you play in the morning or evening, are a junior or senior, play competitively or just for fun, we have something for everyone.

LABOR DAY ROUND ROBINMonday, September 69:00am-10:30amThis event is for all levels of play, adults and junior players. Start the holiday with some fun tennis and pickleball and then enjoy some

apple treats at the last day of the Apple Festival.

JUNIOR TENNISBEGINNER / ADVANCED BEGINNER CLINICTuesdays & Thursdays | 3:30pm-4:30pmNo clinics will be held September 14 & 16

INTERMEDIATE CLINICMondays & Wednesdays | 4:00pm-5:00pmNo clinics will be held September 13 & 15

MEN’S PLAYMEN’S NIGHT Tuesdays at 6:00pm

MEN’S DAYSaturdays at 9:00am

LADIES PLAYMondays | 6:00pm-7:30pm Wednesdays | 9:00am-10:30amLet us know if we can exepect you by signing up at the Tennis Courts.

UP COMING EVENTSAPPLE OPEN

*September 17,18 and 19 HCC will be a host site for the Apple Open. The tournament will be using the clay courts.The hard courts will be available for Member play. All towels will be in fitness room during these three days.

CHILI SOCIAL

Friday, October 15 | 5:00pm-7:00pm

Join us for some Round Robin Tennis and Pickleball fun followed by some chili to warm you up after play. Sign-ups are at the Tennis Courts.

MAIN CLUBHOUSEOur Labor Day cookout on September, 5th will bid farewell to the summer of 2021 and celebrate the fun and camaraderie we have shared together. We have plenty of activities lined up for the rest of the year but I can’t help but look back and appreciate the summer we just had. It was awesome! To see the membership continue grow and actively use their club is so wonderful. The way our new

Members are welcomed into the Club by current Members and staff alike, speaks volumes to the culture and community of HCC.

As we embark on fall and whatever variant is thrown at us, your club will continue to be an extension of your home and a place for recreation and social activity. As Mr. Chelena perfectly stated it in his article last month, “Fun is the new normal,” and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.

Patrick Necessary

SEPTEMBER WINE OF THE MONTHJUAN GIL SILVER LABEL ORGANIC RED, JUMILLA SPAIN$7 glass | $25 bottle

Juan Gil Silver Label is an organic red wine made from the Monastrell variety, the variety which reigns supreme in Jumilla. The grapes come from a single estate of old vines over forty years old planted in soils of limestone and stone. The vines grow on poor soils, with very low yield, but are ideal for growing Monastrell. The climate to which they are exposed is dry and very extreme. There are long and very hot summers with plenty of sunshine and long, very cold winters. There is virtually no rain throughout the year, so that the soil is very dry and rocky. With all these factors, old vines, extreme weather, no rain, the production obtained is actually very low, but very concentrated and of high quality, with lots of character which is reflected in the grapes and the wine.

This is a textbook Mediterranean vintage with a varietal profile mixing aromatic herbs, berries and spices, with a smoky touch. It has notes of esparto grass and other aromatic herbs and ripe berries. It has fine-grained chalky tannins and a dry finish. Truly Mediterranean and a textbook Jumilla.

Chef Steve’s Wine Dinner

Tuesday, October 12 | 6:00pmMain Clubhouse

Limited to the frist 40 Attendees$75++

Indulge in a masterfully-crafted, 5-course meal prepared by Chef Steve and his Culinary Team, with hand selected wine pairings to be enjoyed during each

course.

Full menu details and wine pairings to be announced.Call 828-692-2261 to reserve your spot at this exclusive evening event.

MAIN CLUBHOUSE

SEPTEMBER CLUBHOUSE SPECIALSAPPLE VALLEY SALMON | 33Pan-Seared Salmon, Crispy-Fried Potatoes, Green Goddess and Apple Slaw

TAGLIETTI | 28 Sundried Tomato Cream, Sweet Peas, Asparagus, Study of Mushrooms, Herbed Panko and Aged Italian Cheese

PORK BELLY XIAOCHI | 13Braised Pork Belly, Chinese Five Spice, Cherry Compote,Root Slaw, XO Sauce | 13

SEPTEMBER SOUP-N-SANDWICH WEDNESDAYS$12.95++ | 5:00pm-8:00pmReservations | 828-692-2261

September brings a tasty, new selection of sandwiches available every Wednesday Night in the Main Clubhouse. Each handheld is paired with your choice of soup or salad. New sandwich selections are offered each week in addition to the regular a la carte menu.

Make reservations to enjoy these creative plates every Wednesday in the Main Clubhouse.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Turkey Avocado MeltSmoked Salmon TartineCaprese BaguetteBrisket Sandwich

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Shrimp Salad SandwichNotorious P.I.G.Spicy Ranch Chicken SandwichEgg Salad Croissant

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Pork Schnitzel SandwichChicken CheesesteakMeatball HeroFried Cod Sandwich

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Farmers FlatbreadFrench DipFish TacosTuna Meltz

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Oktoberfest Sandwich Night with complimentary beer tasting and pretzels.

The KanzlerSmoked House Ham, Balsamic Onions, Tomato Jam, Gruyere Cheese and Grilled Bacon on a Pretzel BunThe SchnitzelPanko-Fried Heritage Pork Loin Cutlet, Dijon Aioli, Beer- Braised Caramelized Onions and Swiss Cheese on Toasted BriocheBratwurstGerman Hard Roll, Sweet Mustard, Beer Braised Onions and Pork Bratwurst BurgermisterDouble Smashed Beef Patties, Smoked Gouda Cheese, Mustard Cream, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion on a Pretzel Bun

CHEF’S CORNERTomato Season is here for a little while longer. Go check out Johnson Family Farm on Kanuga to see what I’m talking about. Here you will find a large amount of tomatoes with high hitting notes of umami. I utilize Johnsons and Bearwallow Farms for the Club during a select few months out of the year.

By now, you’ve probably heard the hype around heirloom tomatoes. These delightfully eccentric

tomatoes are popping up at farmer’s markets everywhere, but you’re less likely to find them at the supermarket. Ever wondered the reason for this? And are they actuallybetter than other tomatoes? We’ll leave you to decide that. Here’s everything you need to know about heirloom tomatoes.

To understand what makes heirloom tomatoes so distinct from what you can find at the grocery store, let’s first go over a little plant breeding 101:

WHAT ARE HYBRID TOMATOES?Hybrid tomatoes are the product of intentional cross-breeding — not to be confused with naturally occurring cross-pollination (the process in which two sexually compatible plants happen to cross when the pollen is carried by wind, water, etc., and fertilizes another member of the same plant species).

Cross-breeding, or cross-hybridization, occurs when plant breeders intentionally cross-pollinate two or more varieties of a plant to produce an offspring with the best traits of each parent. This process has been used for centuries, and it’s how we get hybrid tomatoes, which make up the bulk of the tomatoes you’ll find at the supermarket. Cross-breeding can create tomatoes that are more resistant to disease, have longer shelf-lives, better yields, bigger size, and more.

Hybrids are not to be confused with genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which involve greater precision and human intervention. According to Purdue University, GMOs are created by taking a single gene (or a set of genes), and inserting it into the DNA of a single cell of an organism. As the cell divides, that gene will be in every cell (though the majority of the organism’s genetic code remains the same).

SO, WHAT ARE HEIRLOOM TOMATOES THEN? According to Farmer’s Almanac, heirloom plants come from saved seeds that have been handed down for generations, hence the name “heirloom.” Or they may

have been developed during the early years of commercial breeding (at least 50 years ago), and passed down. Farmers save the seeds from the best fruits, and use them to grow more. This means that heirloom varieties are nearly identical to their ancestors, which can date as far back as 100+ years.

To put it another way: Heirlooms are like the purebred dogs of the plant world, while hybrids are going to be your labradoodles, goldendoodles, and cockapoos.

Heirloom plants must be fertilized through a process known as open-pollination, in which pollen is carried by bees, other insects, birds, wind, water, or other means in order to self- or cross-pollinate. There is no human intervention in this process, and ensures that the seeds will produce seedlings with most of the characteristics of their parent plant.

But just because a plant is a product of open-pollination, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s an heirloom. In otherwords, all heirlooms are open-pollinated, but not all open-pollinated plants are heirlooms.

WHAT MAKES HEIRLOOM TOMATOES DIFFERENT?There’s a reason heirloom tomatoes have a growing fan base. To put it simply, most people think they taste better. They were bred for local consumption; with farmers preserving the seeds that tasted the best, so it only makes sense that flavor is the number one priority when it comes to heirloom tomatoes.

But hybrid tomatoes were developed for a reason. They are generally more disease resistant, produce larger crops, longer-lasting, and are more durable for transport. However, for the home gardener, these factors might not carry as much weight.

Plant breeders are beginning to develop hybrid varieties of favorite heirloom varieties, such as the Brandy Boy Hybrid, an improved version of the classic Brandywine heirloom tomato. It has the flavor and gorgeous color of its heirloom counterpart, but with a more reliable crop that will ripen more evenly.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO VARIETIES Heirloom tomatoes can be green, pale yellow, bright orange, deep red, purple, or even chocolate brown. They can vary in size and shape — some are small and smooth, while others are large, lumpy, and lopsided.

There are literally thousands of varieties of heirloom tomatoes, so this list is by no means comprehensive.

Steve Boeger

MAH JONGGMah Jongg continues during the month of September with meetings every Wednesday in the Club Room beginning at 1:00pm. In addition to those who have played at HCC before, we welcome new players to join us.

Until the dining room is open for lunch, you will need to bring your own beverages, snacks or lunches.

For more information contact Judy Petersen by email at jpsewnsew@aol.com.

PARTY BRIDGE CLUB 36Join us on Wednesday, September 1st for Lunch and an enjoyable time at Club 36.

We gather the first Wednesday of every month so please also place October 6th on your calendars. For all our HCC Members…If you haven’t played much or haven’t played for many years, we are offering a brush up/refresher of bridge basics on September 22nd at 1:00pm at the Grill, so that you will feel comfortable joining us, too! To participate in this group contact Peggy Cramer at (203) 981-4666.

This month we invite all Club 36 members as well as interested and experienced bridge players belonging to the Club to join us for lunch at 11:30am September 1st, and enjoy a delicious lunch from the Grill’s Menu which is on the HCC Website. Your order should be placed the day before and will be delivered to the Dogwood Room in the Main Clubhouse. We then reassemble at our Bridge Tables by 12:30pm for a pleasurable time playing bridge.

Our host for the afternoon is Anne Pratt. Please RSVP Anne at (952) 380-8517 or email annepratt1965@yahoo.com if you have any questions. AND, if you need a partner, we will find one for you! 1st for lunch and an enjoyable

SOCIAL

BACKGAMMONAre you (or have you ever been interested in) playing backgammon? Buz and Claire Taylor are looking to see if there are enough interested club members to start up a backgammon club. They’re looking to find if there would be enough interest to have regular club play at least one weekday afternoon with additional play to be scheduled between individual Members by choice.

All levels of skill from novice to advanced would be welcome. Instruction for those new to the game would be offered. The basic game is easy to learn in an afternoon. Advanced skill is acquired over time as one plays more and more games.

Backgammon is an ancient game (at least 5000 years old) and probably originated in Persia. It is a good combination of both skill and luck since it relies heavily on the rolls of the dice and can be quite exciting. It can also be played year round and can liven things up when the weather gets dreary.

If you’re interested in joining such a club or would just like to find out more, contact Sarah Cioffi at the club in the Membership and Marketing office at 828-692-2262, ext. 112.

Mike Cromartie

GRILLAnother summer is coming to a close at the Club. Labor Day marks the last day of the pool season this year as well as my first pool season here at the Club. Changes coming this month include getting the Grill open for dinner on Thursdays and Friday’s, beginning September 10. Watch for an email from Sarah with all the details included. Beginning September 17, Prime rib will be served on Thursdays at the Grill as well as the Main Clubhouse.

Some additional changes willl be showing up on the Grill Breakfast Menu, so keep an eye out for quiche as well as Belgian waffles! As always if there is anything you would like to see at the Grill please don’t hesitate to let me know. Looking forward to seeing what this new season has to offer.

THURSDAY NIGHT PRIME RIB DINNERIn addition to the Main Clubhouse, Prime Rib Thursdays will be able to be enjoyed from the Grill as well beginning September 17! No reservations are needed.

Thursdays, beginning September 17 | 5:00pm-8:00pm$20.95++

13oz Sliced Prime Rib Served Medium Rare, paired with a Loaded Baked Potato, Seasonal Vegetable, Creamy Horseradish and Au Jus.

FRIDAY NIGHT FAJITAS FOR TWOFridays, beginning September 10 | 5:00pm-8:00pm$18.00++

Cha-Cha your way into the weekend each Friday night at the Grill with our Fajitas Dinner for Two. Start off with some tortilla chips and salsa followed by a fajita skillet with your choice of chicken or shrimp paired with sizzling peppers, onions and sides of guacamole, sour cream and salsa verde.

SUNDAY BLUE PLATE SPECIALS IN SEPTEMBERSundays are for your family favorites...food that makes you feel good, and thats just what the Grill’s Blue Plate Specials will deliver this August.

Sundays | 11:00am-3:00pm 828-692-2262 ext. 125

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Country Fried Steak | $10Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Meatloaf | $11Mashed Potatoes, Gravy and Corn Casserole

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Spaghetti & Meatballs | $10Garlic Bread and Side Salad

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Fish & Chips | $12

WEDNESDAY WINGSWednesdays | 11:00am-5:00pm

$10 / Dozen

Enjoy wings served plain or tossed in Buffalo sauce along with some celery and your choice

of ranch or bleu cheese dressing.

Leslie Moses

WGARAIN RAIN GO AWAY! COME BACK SOME OTHER DAY!We were rained out for the NOSE Tournament scheduled for August 3rd.

WOMEN HELPING WOMENWomen Helping Women was a huge success! More than $7500 was raised an increase of $2000 from last year. A remarkable

achievement in a post covid environment.

A committee of dedicated women (Cheryl Cohen, Ida Trimboli, Jill Robbins, Margaret Arnold, Bette Carter, Lavinia Zimmerman and Elaine Harris) led by Patti Brotherton, organized club-wide activities that included everyone to raise money for Pardee’s mobile mammography unit.

On August 10th, 32 women took to the course dressed in pink and played an 18-hole Step Aside Scramble Tournament. The winning Net 4-some was Patsy Lees, Deneen Porter, Debbie Greco and Elaine Harris. The winning Gross 4-some was Deb Altman, Mary Lynn Griffin, Bette Carter and Lois Mikrut.

Activities started on Saturday with a club-wide Putting Contest. A 4-hole obstacle course was created on the upper green. Monday there was a Mens Dare and Closest to the Pin event.Tennis and Pickleball and Bridge and Mah Jongg were also included in this fundraiser.

We celebrated under the tent and Myles Fish, from Pardee, spoke to the crowd for a few minutes to thank HCC for their continued support.

It was a great day for women. Great weather, comraderie and purpose.

AUGUST 17-NASSAU TOURNAMENTRained out!

LOOKING AHEADAUGUST 31 AND SEPTEMBER 2NDLadybug Debut. I can’t wait to report on this next month. It’s a 2-day ringer tournament played in pairs and will also recognize individual play. It’s a first. We will be wearing red and black!

SEPTEMBER 144 Clubs and a Putter. One of my favorites. Should we take a driver or not? Strategy is the key to this event.

SEPTEMBER 28Fall Women’s Member/Member event. Please sign up today. If you don’t have a partner, sign up anyway, we will pair you up!

OCTOBERWe will be holding out Fall Shoot during the entire month.

NOVEMBER 4Turkey Shoot

We still have many exciting tournaments left this season.

NEW MEMBERS We are so fortunate this year to be adding new members all the time! Please welcome Lauraine Harper.

I will be doing a profile on all new Members in a future SCORE. If you have not already sent me a short bio, please do. (moses.lesliem@gmail.com) All

our Members are important to us and we want to know you!

Hit ‘em straight Ladies! See you next month.

WGAKUDOS TO HCC MEMBERS !Over 200 HCC members participated in the WGA sponsored Women Helping Women benefit in early August. The fundraiser exceeded $8000 in total contributions.

In golf, a Women’s Scramble, a Men’s Dare and a Putting Challenge For All saw over 120 entries.Tennis and Pickleball reaped over 40 enthusiasts. Bridge and Mah Jong donors numbered almost 20. The Raffle Ticket sales brought in to many prize seekers to count!

All the events’ participants along with some generous donors, contributed to this year’s effort.

The WHW committee appreciates the support of the HCC staff for all their assistance. It was their involvement, donations, time and commitment hat made this endeavor possible.

On behalf of uninsured and under-insured women in medical need who will be served by Women Helping Women, we are especially grateful for everyone who contributed.

Thankfully,

WGA / WHW CommitteeMargaret Arnold, Bette Carter, Cheryl Cohen, Elaine Harris, Jill Robbins, Ida Trimboli, Lavinia Zimmerman, Patti Brotherton / Chair

Special thanks to Barb Pytel

Don Moses

SMGAENJOYING OUR EXCITING SUMMER!Gentlemen, We have had a very enthusiastic response to our varied, team play formats, which provide a great way to meet other members, all in a spirit of comraderie and fun.

We now have, with the addition of 9 new members, 85 SMGA enthusiasts!

On July 19th, SMGA had a 3 Man Teams, 1 2 3 BB, 1 BB net par 5’s,

2 BB net par 4’s, 3 BB net par 3’s, with the winners being Manfred Schneider, Royal Corbin, and Ron Schleich. Closest to the pin was Tom Zatkulak with 18’.

On July 26th SMGA had a 3 Man Teams A B C, 1 BB net, with the winners being: Larry Doebler, Tom Rolls, and Tom Zatkulak. Closest to the pin was Tom Zatkulak with 6’8”.

On July 2-3 SMGA had their SMGA Championship Individual low net, and our congratulations to this year’s SMGA Champion, Ed Arnold!

Charles Runge (flight one), Ed Arnold (flight two), and Tom Rolls (flight three) qualified for the shootout. Ed Arnold came out on top with a total net score of 10, beating Charles Runge by 1 shot and Tom Rolls by 5. Our overall low gross winner was Don Gregory with a score of 73-77-150. Closest to the pin was #2 Rick Groves with 11’5’’ and #4 Bo Wayne with 11.5”. On August 9th SMGA had a 3 Man Teams, 1BB net, with the winners being Charlie Phillips, Larry Doebler, and Michael Gilbert. Closest to the pin was #2 Bo Wayne with 12’ 5” and #13 Jon Arthur with 11’ 3”.

Gentlemen, please check the exciting roster of tournaments that we set up for 2021. Explore it to see what new, imaginative events SMGA has planned! Many players belong, but do not participate. 2021 would be an excellent year to play again with the group, and meet the newest Members in a relaxed setting. It’s a great opportunity to expand your circle of golf buddies as newMembers are being added all the time!

Tom Rolls, Ed Arnold and Charles Runge The sun pointing to the pin on #6

TEE TIMES• Tee times can be made 1 week in advance.• Call and schedule tee time for all play.• Please confirm the names of all members/guests when making tee time.• Call the golf shop to cancel tee times if you are not able to play.• Golf staff can assist you in selecting a tee time which is appropriate for matching your playing ability so you are not rushed and can enjoy your round.

PLAYING GOLF• Golf Course and practice area dress code: • Men and male juniors: Golf shirts must have collars, no t-shirts or tank tops. Turtlenecks or mock turtlenecks are appropriate; shorts must be Bermuda type. • Ladies: Shirts must have collars and/or sleeves. Blue jeans are not allowed for men, women or juniors over 10 years old.• All golfers must check in with the golf shop before play.• All play must start on hole #1 unless approved by golf staff.• Daily course conditions are located on Hendersonville CC website.• On wet condition days with wet conditions requiring the golf carts to be restricted to the cart paths; a “cart path only” sign will be displayed in the golf shop and on #1 and #10 tees boxes.• Arrive to the first tee and check with starter (when available) at least 5 minutes before tee time.• Don’t use the first tee as a warm-up / practice area.• Golfers starting on #10 (after approval from the golf shop) should check if there is play on #9; and tee off in time to get out ahead of play turning from #9.• When starting your round, park the golf cart on left side of #1 tee; because the cart path for Hole #9 is on right side of #1 tee box.• Maintain a proper pace of play by playing 9 holes in less than 2 hours and 18 holes in less than 4 hours.• Stay near the group in front of your tee time while playing a round of golf.

• After completing a hole, move ahead to the next tee before marking your scorecard and putting away your clubs. • Golfers who stop for lunch mid round lose their position on the golf course and must check with the golf shop for the next available time before restarting.• Fill all fairway divots with the sand mixture located on golf carts. Additional sand mixture is located by #1 tee box. Walkers should take sand to course during their rounds. • Do not fill sand in divots made on the par 3 tee boxes. Our maintenance team will fill sand/seed mixture as necessary to any of the par 3 tee boxes.• Fix all ball marks on the greens.• Do not use your putter to remove balls from the holes.• Rake bunkers and leave the rake heads in bunkers with the handle on edge of bunker.• Do not leave any unused golf carts at the driving range, putting greens, parking lot, etc. • Return golf and pull carts to the designated area on the left side of the Pro Shop when finished playing. Return the carts by pulling them completely forward; out of the main road and walking entrances. Check golf cart for any personal items. • Carts must return to cart path as you get near all tees and greens Look for the small posts which indicate the location to return to the cart path.• Golf pin locations: red flag (front 1/3 of green), white flag (middle 1/3 of green), blue flag (back 1/3 of green).• Restroom and shelter locations: #4, #6, #8, #13, #15, #17 .• At all tees and greens, park your golf cart with all 4 tires on the path; in order to protect the turf. There is no need to make room for other traffic.• On holes #5 and #15 there is a bell alongside the cart path. Ring the bell when everyone in your group is past the bell so that golfers on the tee know it is safe to hit.• Please be mindful of any litter that may blow out of your cart. Broken tees are considered litter. • ALL MULCHED AREAS are considered ground under repair. The nearest point of relief is a location not nearer the hole plus one club length. Pine straw is not considered mulch.• Range finders: Acceptable for club use in all events.

ALL THE THINGS YOU ALREADY KNEW ABOUT PLAYING GOLF...

GOLF CART• Do not leave feet hanging out of cart when driving a golf cart.• Two players per golf cart.• Smaller children may ride between two adults/riders.• Please keep all personal items, phone, keys, etc. in your golf bag so you do not leave in golf cart.• Please do not operate a pull cart through a wet area.• Carts may only be driven by persons who have a valid driver’s license.

DRIVING RANGE AND PRACTICE FACILITIES• Get range balls from the golf shop.• Be aware of groups playing on golf holes (# 9 & # 16) bordering the driving range for their safety. Aim toward the center of the range.• Hang all range bags on golf bag stands while practicing on driving range.• Do not leave unused range balls on ground. Hang bag with unused balls on bag stands.• Due to the proximity of holes # 9 & # 16 to the range, please respect players on course by being aware of how loud you are during your practice.• Pick up any range balls from all putting greens if you choose to practice putting with range balls.• Do not practice any shots that would result in ball marks to either putting green. These shots may be practiced at our short game green behind clubhouse.• Repair ball marks to short game green. Collect all practice balls and leave them to right of green when finished with your practice session.• Make sure to rake the practice bunkers in this area.• Rake bunkers and leave rake heads in bunkers with handle on edge of bunker.

LIGHTNING DETECTION SIRENS POLICY• Golfer assumes all risk. • Rules of Golf 5-7 - A player may stop play if he or she reasonably believes there is danger from lightning. • The lightning alarm sounds when lightning has been detected within 5 miles of the Club.• The resume play horn sounds after it has been 20 minutes since the last lightning has been detected within 5 miles of the Club.• Club tournament play is suspended between the first horn and the resume play horn.• The Club recommends that all golfers shelter between the first horn and the resume play horn.

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