Ventanas - Avila Golf and Country Club

Ventanas
December 2013 - January 2014
Golf Course Re-Opening
Avila Board Members Ralph Ghioto, III
and Fran Curci cut the ribbon
Mike Lia and Lou Piniella
JJ Zwirn and Justin Wilson
Ron Holliday, Charlie Gagliano,
Doug Raucy
Lou Varsames, Joe Taggart,
Spiro Comitos, Mike Wagner
Tom Paradise & Tony Muniz
Mike Jones, Mike Azzarelli, Syd Heaton
Henry Hyatt, Hank Ellis,
Hernan Giraldo, Juan Garcia
Jim Overton & Steve Mauldin
Lou Piniella, Ryan McDonald, Glenn Zito,
Bob Bleakley, Dan Cedro
Dan Sullivan & Adam Palmer
Golf Course Superintendent Mike Slack
Membership
G ENER A L
MANAGER'S
Memos &
Welcome
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newmembers
Peace, Joy and Merry Membership this holiday
season! If you’re looking for an extraordinary
holiday gift, please consider the gift of
membership so that you can share your club
with those special to you.
A warm welcome to our newest members and
sincere thanks to the sponsors for their support
of Avila:
Ryan & Kristin Deneen – Family Ltd. Golf
Sponsored by Danny Jackson & Lee Ralph
Mark & Aimee Lucas – Executive Golf
Sponsored by Mike O’Malley & Jason Romano
Tyler Clippard – Intermediate Golf
Sponsored by Jason Romano & Fred McGriff
Michael Yaffe – Intermediate Golf
Sponsored by Dr. Stuart Goldsmith & Dan Harari
Jeffrey & Laurie Herrmann – Fitness
Sponsored by Mitzi Gill & Dina Sierra Smith
Alan & Shirley Yaffe – Fitness
Reinstatement
Richard & Marilyn Meyers – Tennis
Sponsored Ivy Peterson & Crystal Whitescarver
Greg & Yvonne Mixon – Dining
Sponsored by Wes & Dianne Martin,
Randall & Bonnie Kraft
Daryl & Natasha Stringer – Dining
Sponsored by Greg & Jeff Zwirn & Ryan McDonald
A happy and prosperous New Year
to you and yours!
Mary Beth Singh
Director of Member Relations
Introducing
the
Three
Linkers
In an effort to grow the game of golf by involving our
beginner lady golfers, we are happy to introduce the
Three Linkers. If you are new to the game, please join
us on Wednesdays at 1:00pm for lunch on the Terrace,
followed by a half-hour lesson and then three holes of golf
with a Pro. After golf, enjoy a cocktail, lunch and libation.
We hope you join us!
Re-introducing
The Nine & Dines will take place once a month, beginning
December 14 and January 11. Golf begins at 3:00pm
followed by dinner after golf. This is a great way to get out,
meet new members and friends, and enjoy our beautiful
golf course and clubhouse.
On behalf of the entire staff at Avila Golf
and Country Club, we would like to give a
special thank you for your generosity on your
contribution to the annual holiday fund. Your
contributions were distributed amongst all staff
members in a fair manner based on length of
employment, where every employee received a
gift regardless of their position. You have made
our holidays very special.
Congratulations to our 2013 Invitational de Avila
Champions, Brian Keenan and Paul Royak,
who captured the overall Gross Honors with the
three round total of 68-64-67 = 199. Graham
Mavar and Ben Kodadek were the Overall Net
Champions by carding the net total of 66-6463=193. Both teams played spectacular and
are very much deserving to be this year’s
champions.
As we head into another busy December,
please peruse this issue of Ventana’s for all
of our traditional events during the month of
December.
Thank you for being a part of the Avila family.
I wish you and yours a Happy Holiday and a
healthy, safe and Happy New Year
Glenn Zito
The Straz Center is excited to
announce the 2013-2014
Best of Broadway
If you would like to HOLD tickets for any of
these shows, please contact Mary Beth in
the Membership Office at 813-969-4127
or email [email protected]. This is
simply a hold on tickets and you will not
be billed at this time.
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
– December 19, 2013
Once – February 12, 2014
Porgy and Bess – January 15, 2014
Evita – March 19, 2014
Jersey Boys – April 9, 2014
Ghost – April 23, 2014
We Will Rock You – May 14, 2014
Disenchanted – Spring, 2014
N O TA R Y P U B L I C
Complimentary Notary service is available in the
Membership Office BY APPOINTMENT.
Please call Mary Beth at 969-4127
to schedule an appointment
Tuesday through Saturday
In accordance with Florida Notaries Public, Statute 117.105
Documents presented for notarization that have already
been signed will not be notarized.
Your understanding is appreciated
Holiday Shopping
Boutique
General Manager
Avila Club
Connect
formerly Avila Professional Alliance
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 ~ 10:30am-3:30pm
Friday, January 17, 2014
7:30-9:15am ~ Avila Clubhouse
Atrium and Main Dining Room - 11:30am-2pm
Special Shoppers Lunch Menu
Reservations please
An Affiliation Of Club Members
For The Purpose Of Building
Member-To-Member
Social And Business Relationships
Agenda:
8:15-9:00am
900-9:15am
7:30-8:00am
Continental Breakfast Buffet
Guest Speaker - TBA
Question & Answer,
Closing remarks
The Atrium and Dining Room will be transformed into
a holiday wonderland! Enjoy a relaxing day at Avila
with friends while you browse the latest gift ideas for
the holiday season.
Jewelry, stationary, home décor, live plants, specialty
food items, gift baskets, candies, linens, kitchen
ware, designer clothing for children and adults, golf/
tennis/fitness attire, and much more!
$10.00 per person with reservation by January 16*
$15 per person (walk in)
Admission is free!
For purchases, cash is preferred
but many vendors accept credit cards.
Please call 813-961-1770 to make your reservation
*24-hr cancellation policy in effect
Guests are welcome!
Food &
Beverage
News
We are very excited to celebrate the Holidays
with you and your family this season with our
traditional events: Hanukkah Celebration, Holiday
Shopping Boutique, Breakfast with Santa, Victorian
Christmas and New Year’s Eve. This New Year Year’s
Eve, there’s no need to stay up until midnight. We’ll
be celebrating in style with jazz artist Lisa Casalino
in the Main Dining Room from 6–9 p.m. and Chef
Scott Pisula’s spectacular culinary offerings will set
the tone for 2014.
We ask that you make reservations for all your
dining experiences at Avila. With a little help from
you, we can provide a better experience.
Thank you for your support and we wish you the
very best this holiday season.
Brian Neal
Food and Beverage Manager
Member Birthday CelEbration
Wednesday, December 6
Wednesday, January 8
Members with a birthday in December
and January are cordially invited to join
us for a complimentary dinner at the
Club! Birthday celebrations are the first
Wednesday of each month. Reservations
are required. Please call 961-1770 or
register online at www.avilagolf.com.
When making your reservation, be sure
to mention,
“We’re Celebrating a Birthday”
EMPLOYEE of the MONTH
September 2013
Roberto Garcia
Originally from Lima, Peru,
Roberto went to South Carolina
Upstate where he graduated in
Business Management. He was
a student-athlete playing tennis
for the Spartans at position 5
in singles and position 3 In
doubles. Roberto is a Tennis Professional with plenty
of teaching experience, having served as the Tennis
Director at Woodside Plantation in South Carolina. He
is also in charge of the upkeep of our tennis courts.
We feel very fortunate to have Roberto on our staff.
W e d n e s d ay
CATERING
Family Night BUFFET
5:30-9:00 PM
Dec 4
Dec 11
Dec 18
Dec 25
A Night in Tuscany (Birthday Night)
Taste of New York City
Victorian Christmas and
Gingerbread Decorating
Merry Christmas
Jan 1
Jan 8
Jan 15
Jan 22
Jan 29
Holiday Hours
Dinner on the Bayou (Birthday Night)
Mexican Fiesta
Tour of the Caribbean
Chinese New Year
$18.95 Adults $10.95 Children (Ages 4-11)
Complimentary Children 3 and Younger.
Kids Club available.
For reservations please Call (813) 961-1770
or www.avilagolf.com
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The holidays are here! Time for family visits,
turkey and stuffing, chestnuts roasting on
an open fire, eggnog and that other holiday
tradition….Football! Whatever your plans and
aspirations are for this season, I want to wish
you and your family a safe and happy Holiday,
and a very prosperous New Year.
Please note, there are only a few tables left
available for the upcoming “Corporate Holiday
Party” on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Please
contact me soon to reserve space for you
and your team at [email protected] or
813-264-8101
Happy New Year to all!
Sara Malfavón
Director of Member Special Events
Food and Wine Tour
Sydney, Australia
Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 • 6pm Cocktails and Champagne • 7pm Dinner
Reservations Required ~ Please call 813-961-1770
48-hour cancellation policy in effect
EMPLOYEE of the MONTH
October 2013
Don Schang
Don is originally from
Miami but has spent 40
years in Tampa. He was
in the publishing business
prior to retiring. Don has
three children and three
grandchildren, enjoys playing
golf, and is a keen fan of the TV series Breaking Bad.
Don has been a valuable Golf Cart staff since 2008
and we congratulate and thank him for his hard work
and dedication.
Avila member Jim Dean, president of Busch
Gardens Tampa Bay, awarded the Governor's
Business Ambassador Award by Gov. Scott on
Nov. 15, 2013.
Breakfast
with
Santa
D ec 3 1 , 2 0 1 3 M ain D ining R oom
Seatings from 6 to 9pm
Chef Scott Pisula and the culinary team will be offering an enticing selection of holiday fare.
Soup
December 14, 2013 • Two seatings - 9:00am and 11:15am
Entertainment at 10:15am
Special Guests are Mr. & Mrs. Clause and Herbie the Elf
Santa Buffet
Cheddar Grits, Home Fries, French Toast with Maple Syrup,
Scrambled Eggs with Assorted Toppings,
Pecan Smoked Bacon, Uncle John’s Sausage, Apple Crisp,
Assorted Breakfast Breads, Danishes and Bagels with Honey
Whipped Butter, Fruit Preserves and Cream Cheese,
Fresh Fruit, Melons and Berries, Christmas Sugar Cookies
Lobster Bisque
Fleurons, Cognac, Chive
Salad
Herb Roasted Chèvre Salad
Artisan Baby Lettuces, Kiln-dried Cherries, Spiced Walnuts, Sherry Vinaigrette
Entrée (please select one)
Potato Crusted Scottish Salmon
Leek Fondue, Pinot Noir Jus
Tournedos of Beef
Seared Foie Gras, Black Truffle, Madeira
French-Cut Breast of Free Range Chicken
Jumbo Lump Crab-Spinach Farce, Tarragon Jus
Dessert
Frozen Coffee Toffee Crunch
Kahlúa Mousse, Toffee, Almonds, Chocolate and Sweet Cream
$22.95 Adults and $13.95 • Children 4-11 years
Under 3 No Charge
Includes one complimentary framed photo with the Clauses
(Additional photos $10 each)
Gingerbread House
Decorating
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Four course menu : $65 per person, $120 per couple
Full Vista Grille menu available
Reservations Required - Please call 813-961-1770
48-hour cancellation policy in effect
Featuring the jazzy sounds of Lisa Casalino
Victorian Christmas
Wednesday December 18, 2013
Main Dining Room 5:30-9:00pm
With Strolling Carolers and Old Tyme Santa Claus
Menu
Steamed Broccoli, Sweet Corn, Rice Pilaf,
Macaroni and Cheese, Grilled Chicken Breast,
Crispy Chicken Fingers, Hot Ham and Cheese Rolls
Mixed Greens Salad with Ranch,
Honey Mustard and Vinaigrette,
Fresh Grapes, Strawberries and Pineapple
Carrot Sticks, Celery Sticks, Grape Tomatoes
Avila Potato Chips, Assorted Cheeses and Pepperoni
Shrimp Bisque
Mesclun of Baby Lettuces and Spinach with assorted Condiments and Dressings
Waldorf Salad, Christmas Salad, Artisan Cheese Display, Asian Slaw, Shrimp Cocktail,
Deviled Eggs, Smoked Salmon and Fresh Fruit, Melons and Berries
Green Beans Amandine, Cauliflower Mornay, Sugar Snap Peas and Baby Carrots,
Orzo and Wild Grain Pilaf, Whipped Potatoes with Butter and Chive,
Scaloppini of Chicken with Mushrooms, Mustard Roasted Pork Loin with Sauerkraut,
Salmon in Mousseline with Shrimp, Tomato and Lemon,
Slow Roasted Prime Rib au Jus, Baked Ham, Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb
and Assorted Rolls
Pecan Diamonds, Coconut Cake, Caramel Cake, Triple Chocolate Cake, Yule Logs,
Egg Nog Crème Brûlées, Lemon Berry Mousse, Pecan Snow Balls, Chocolate Truffles,
Assorted Cookies and an Ice Cream Sundae Station
$22.95
includes gingerbread decorating supplies and child’s dinner
Reservations Required • Please call 813-961-1770
48-hour cancellation policy in effect
$32.95 Adults $14.95 Children 4-11
3 and Under No Charge
Reservations Required ~ Please call 813-961-1770
48-hour cancellation policy in effect
Senior Club Championship
Gordon Tunstall, Tom Cummings,
Sol Fleischman, Jr, Mike Hartman
Chris Peifer, Charlie Gagliano,
Mike Carney, Bob Bunting
Judy Heaton, Trace Thompson,
Diane Vaughn
Anne Marie Baumann, Debbie Ferguson,
Bev Blucher
Ann Rudolph, Randy Rover,
Helga Hausmann
Putting Party
Mary Snow and Rachel Edwards
Connie Linn and Suzanne Hurst
Judy Heaton celebrates her hole-in-one
with Cornelia Corbett & Marcia Cohen
AWGA Halloween Play Day
Doug LaCrosse and Champ Tom Johnson
Debbie Ferguson and Min Jodice
Avila Women’s Golf Association
Invitational de Avila
Bullfight champs Mark Feoco
and Jack Hannon
2013 Invitational de Avila Champions
Overall Gross Champions
Brian Keenan & Paul Royak
Gobbler Gallop
Junior Tennis player Ankush Bikkasani
was a Gobbler Gallop winner
Kathy Cedro and Ricky Bobby completed
the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk with Suzanne
Avery and Abby
Mark Nouss running for the cause
Overall Net Champions
Ben Kodadek & Graham Mavar
MONDAY
DECEMBER
SUNDAY
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
10am-2pm
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
10am-2pm
Couples Golf 1pm
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
10am-2pm
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
10am-2pm
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
10am-2pm
Clubhouse Closed
Clubhouse Closed
Clubhouse Closed
Clubhouse Closed
Clubhouse Closed
Golf Event
Tennis Event
Pool & Fitness
WEDNESDAY
Dining Event
TUESDAY
AWGA Play Day
3 Linkers
Family &
Birthday Night
A Night in Tuscany
5:30-9pm
Interclub @
Belleair CC
Theater Night
Radio City Spectacular
2013
Holiday Shopping
Boutique
10:30am-3:30pm
AWGA Play Day
3 Linkers
Family Night
5:30-9pm
Taste of NYC
Golf Shop Holiday
Sale 5-9pm
Food & Wine Tour
Sydney, Australia
THURSDAY
Gary Koch
First Tee
AWGA Play Day
3 Linkers
Family Night
5:30-9pm
Victorian Christmas
& Gingerbread House
Decorating
New Year’s Eve
Special Dinner &
Celebration
Seatings from 6-9pm
Holiday Hours
7am-4pm
Christmas Day
All Departments
Closed
Other Event
FRIDAY
One Day
Member Guest
12:30pm
Give a Gift
Tennis Social
6pm
SATURDAY
Nine & Dine 3pm
Breakfast with
Santa
Two Seatings
9am & 11:15am
Tough Day
9am
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
Tennis Event
WEDNESDAY
Dining Event
THURSDAY
Pool & Fitness
FRIDAY
Other Event
SATURDAY
Member-Member
27 holes
Boot Camp
11am-Noon
Avila Community Park
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
10am-2pm
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
10am-2pm
Couples Golf
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
10am-2pm
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
10am-2pm
Clubhouse Closed
Interclub at
Cypress Run
12:30
Clubhouse Closed
Clubhouse Closed
Fit Me Program
Clubhouse Closed
Fit Me Program
Boot Camp
6am & 6pm
Boot Camp
6am & 6pm
Boot Camp
6am & 6pm
Boot Camp
6am & 6pm
AWGA Play Day
3 Linkers
Family Night
Chinese New Year
5:30-9pm
AWGA Play Day
3 Linkers
Family Night
Tour of the Caribbean
5:30-9pm
AWGA Play Day
3 Linkers
Family Night
Peruvian Fiesta
5:30-9pm
Theater Night
Porgy & Bess
AWGA Play Day
3 Linkers
Family & Birthday
Night
Dinner on the Bayou
5:30-9pm
Boot Camp
6am & 6pm
Boot Camp
6am & 6pm
Boot Camp
6am & 6pm
Boot Camp
6am & 6pm
Avila Club Connect
7:30-9:15am
One Day
Member Guest
12:30pm
Member
Appreciation Day
at Fitness Center
USF Tennis Day
Neighborhood
Scramble 1:30pm
Super Bowl
Tennis Social 1pm
Nine & Dine
3pm
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Holiday Hours
7am-4pm
Happy New Year!
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Happy
New Year!
SUNDAY
JANUARY
Golf Event
from the
TENNIS
COURTS
Tennis Tip
Have a game plan! Sometimes it doesn’t matter how well you
can hit a tennis ball, you can still lose the match. To be successful
you need to have a game plan and it can be as simple as to hit
another ball over the net. It may be to hit 90% of your shots to
your opponent’s backhand. Serve and volley for some may be a
great game plan, or to grind from the baseline is another option.
Regardless of what game plan you chose, you will play better and
feel better about the match if you were working with a plan in
place. Play smart. Have a game plan!
New Year Resolutions
Start to play tennis! Come back to play tennis! Play more tennis!
Play better tennis! These are great New Year’s resolutions and the
tennis staff would like to see new faces on the tennis courts. We
have a program for everyone, regardless of your level. Tennis can
be very competitive, but it can be great exercise and a lot of fun.
Enjoy the game of a life time. Come talk with one of our tennis
professionals on what you should do first. I guarantee that you
will be glad you did it.
Martin Revello
Captain
M's 7.5
Barney Balley
Captain
M's 8.5
Judith Henkin
Captain
W's 7.5
Daisy Lewis
Captain
Interbay
USTA & Interbay Leagues
Avila has been more active than usual during the USTA league.
For the Fall season, Avila was represented by three teams in the
USTA Combo league: Women’s 7.5 (Judith Henkin, Captain) plays
on Thursday 9:00am, Men’s 7.5 (Martin Revello, Captain) plays on
Saturday at 9:00am, and Men’s 8.5 (Barney Bailey, Captain) plays
on Saturday at 9:00am. Prior to the winter break all three teams
were very competitive, ranking in the top three or better of their
divisions.
The Interbay Ladies team plays on Wednesday at 9:00am and
Daisy Lewis is the captain for this team. Prior to the winter break,
our ladies were in the middle of the rankings.
Roger Cypriano,
Tennis Director
AFTER SCHOOL TENNIS PROGRAM
Avila’s Junior Tennis Program offers 3 different age based
programs. These programs cover a wide array of valuable
skills. Sessions are each month.
Future Stars
3 – 5 years
Court Stars
6 – 10 years
Super Stars
11 – 14 years
Clinic fees are per month. In the case of inclement weather,
clinic fee will be reimbursed or pro-rated on a following
month. Avila reserves the right to cancel clinics with notice.
For more info please contact
Michael Cavalieri at [email protected]
Happy Holidays!
upcoming EVENTS
Call the Tennis Shop to Sign Up: 968-6792
What:
When:
Time:
Fee:
RSVP: Give a Gift Tennis Cardio/Social
Friday, December 13th, 2013
6:00pm Gift/Player (4 – 14yrs old)
Thursday, Dec. 12th at noon.
What:
When:
Time:
Fee:
RSVP: Super Bowl Tennis Social
Saturday, January 18th, 2014
1:00pm $8.00/Player
Thursday, Jan. 16th at noon.
What:USF Tennis Team Day
When:
Saturday, January 25th, 2014
Time:
TBD
RSVP:
Friday, Jan. 24th at noon
fitness
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TO YOUR HEALTH
Does the hustle and bustle of the holiday season leave you too
busy, too tired and too stressed to focus on your own health and
wellbeing? The good news is any form of physical activity can
aid in overcoming the sabotaging effects of stress, whether it be
playing a leisurely round of golf, a stimulating tennis match, or
taking man’s best friend, Fido, for a morning stroll. Be encouraged
knowing a mere ten minutes of exercise and physical activity
releases the feel-good endorphins in our brain vital to mental and
physical health, along with burning a few extra calories. Prioritize
by planning ahead and making a list and checking it twice.
Cathi Keefe
Fitness Director
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
MEMBER MINI MOMENTS
Mondays: Morning, Noon and Evening (Times TBA)
Join us every Monday for complimentary Member Mini Moments.
Each week features an interesting health & wellness tip. See
demonstrations on the True Stretch for golf and tennis flexibility.
Learn the proper technique and timing for foam rolling, get relief
with low back exercises that heal not hurt. Check the schedule
for TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) screening evaluations and
corrections that correlate to swing faults.
SPA DELIGHTS
A Massage a Month Gift Certificate
Offer the magic of a massage a month this holiday season to
someone special. Contact the Fitness Center for details.
Relaxing Chamomile
Quiet and soothe tension with this calming and gentle exfoliation
rich in botanicals. Restore balance with a head to toe pampering
massage. Chamomile is best known as a relaxant and sleep aid.
Their daisy-like flowers offer many health benefits ranging from
promoting healthy digestion to an antispasmodic and antiinflammatory.The perfect remedy for recovering from the holidays!
Lavender Dreams
Relax. Dreams of Lavender kissed by the French sun envelop
your senses. Breathe the calming and balancing benefits of
wild lavender in this rejuvenating spa experience including an
invigorating body scrub, warm wrap and full body massage.
Boot Camp is Back for the New Year!
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s – 6 AM or 6 PM for 6 weeks beginning
January. Register in the fitness center.
Group Fitness Studio Schedule
Contact the Fitness Center at 813.264.8106,
[email protected] or www.avilagolf.com for the updated
Group Fitness Studio Schedule.
A variety of new and exciting classes launching in January!
RESTORATIVE YOGA
By Appointment
Refresh your mind and purify the body in a Restorative Yoga
Session. Practice postures to wring out tension and toxins. Relax
deeply soothing the nervous system.
“Fit Me” Program
Q & A January 13, 2014 (Times TBA)
Are you ready for a change? Revving up your metabolism is a
key component to creating an efficient calorie burning machine
promoting optimal weight management. The average amount of
calories a 150lb male body requires each day at rest to support
simply staying alive is:
Organ................................................................Calories
Lungs to Breathe.................................................160
Heart to Beat........................................................180
Brain to Think.......................................................365
Liver to Function..................................................560
Kidneys to Filter...................................................120
Other Tissues.......................................................370
Total Calories......................................................1755
This information was adapted from “Sports Nutrition Guidbook”.
By Nancy Clark, M.S., R.D., 3rd edition.
MEMBER APPRECIATION
Saturday, January 25, 2014 - Member Variety Sampler
Experience a showcase of the latest classes offered in your fitness
facility promoting health and wellness. Discover the activity that
can offer you success in your pathway to better health and function.
Complimentary massages and refreshments to be served. Register
at the Fitness Center.
Gobbler Gallop for a F.A.R.A. Cure
Congratulations to the participants who supported the FARA
Fundraiser Gobbler Gallop event in the 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun
Run/Walk! 100% of the contribution proceeds benefited research
for the foundation.
1st Place Winner – Ankush Bikkasani
1st Place Girls – Natalie Bono
Jack Bono and Jack Henry Nouss finished strong placing 2nd
and 3rd with Tej Bikkasani following for 4th. Tre Reader and his
guest Clay Thompson tied at the finish line while Mark Nouss
danced across the finish line rallying the team and Tej Bikkasani’s
guest Kyle Shah!
Kathy Cedro and her side kick Ricky Bobby completed the 1 Mile
Fun Run/Walk with Suzanne Avery and her pooch Abby. Sandy
Callaghan continued her support by leading the team.
tournament RESULTS
Invitational de Avila
2013 Tournament Results - 54 Hole Score
Overall Gross Champion
Brian Keenan, Paul Royak 199
Overall Net Champion
Graham Mavar, Ben Kodadek 193
Championship Flight
1st Place Gross
Brian Keenan, Paul Royak 199
Tie 2nd Place Gross
Stuart Sierra/Rick Kerper
Brian Sheets/Garrett Morrison 210
1st Place Net
Graham Mavar, Ben Kodadek 193
First Flight
1st Place Gross
Paul Tynan, Lucas Carpenter 214
Tie 2nd Place Gross
Mark Rutland/Jay Mueller
Mickey Carney/Derek Carney 216
1st Place Net
Greg Hunt, Mike Wood 197
Second Flight
1st Place Gross
Ted Speltz, Brandon Jones 222
1st Place Net
Mike Goetz, Frank Mace
197
2nd Place Net
Paul Caplan, Simon Brooks 199
3rd Place Net
Barry Scott, Jay DeGeare 204
Third Flight
1st Place Gross
Andy Hayes, Earl Yodice 230
1st Place Net
Hector Rivera, Marc Walters *201
2nd Place Net
Michael Carney, John Noriega 201
3rd Place Net
Bob Orf, Jack Barrett 205
Invitational de Avila Derby
Champions
Jack Hannon / Marc Feocco
2nd Place
Graham Mavar / Ben Kodadek
3rd Place
Brian Keenan / Paul Royak
*won on match of cards
upcoming EVENTS
December
7th 8th 11th 14th
20th 11th
12th 17th 25th Tough Day
Couples Golf
Golf Shop Holiday Sale
Nine & Dine
Holiday One-Day Member Guest
January
Nine & Dine
Couples Golf
One-Day Member Guest
Neighborhood Scramble
9:00 AM
1:00 PM
5:00 PM-9:00 PM
3:00 PM
12:30 PM
3:00 PM
1:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:30 PM
2013 Men’s Senior Club Championships
October 26th & 27th
BLUE TEE FLIGHT
GROSS CHAMPION:
Tom Johnson
76-72
Gross Runner Up:
Doug Lacrosse 78-78
NET CHAMPION:
Evan Nyer 75-73 NET RUNNER UP:
Mark Vasu
76-74
THIRD NET:
Jack Hannon 77-77
WHITE TEE FLIGHT
GROSS CHAMPION:
Charlie Gagliano 81-80
GROSS RUNNER UP:
Bob Bunting 85-84
NET CHAMPION:
Chris Peifer 69-69 NET RUNNER UP:
Michael Carney 70-72 THIRD NET:
Tony Ferguson 72-78
SUPER SENIOR GREEN TEE FLIGHT
GROSS CHAMPION:
Sol Fleischman
73-74
Gross Runner Up:
Mike Hartman 84-82
NET CHAMPION:
Gordon Tunstall 66-76
NET TIE-NET RUNNER UP:
*Tom Cummings
74-71
Mike Jones 70-75
*denotes won match of cards and collected trophy
LADIES FLIGHT
GROSS CHAMPION:
Debbie Ferguson 100-89
RUNNER UP:
Ann Rudolph 100-112
NET CHAMPION:
Min Jodice 102-87
RUNNER UP:
Helga Hausmann
119-124
148
156
148
150
154
161
169
138
142
150
147
166
142
145
145
189
212
189
243
Grand Re-Opening! October 4, 2013
Team Results
1st Cedro, Piniella, McDonald
2nd Gagliano, Raucy, Holliday, Sharp
3rd Cooney, McNichol, Silver
T-4th Anderson, Burkhart, Whitmill, Williams
T-4th Rudolph, Heaton, Blucher, Thompson (ladies)
Individual Results
T-1st
T-1st T-3rd T-3rd T-3rd T-3rd +6
E
-4
-6
-6
Dan Cedro
Lou Piniella
TJ McNichol
Judy Heaton
Charles Gagliano
David Williams
Couples Results, 11/3/13
1st
David Jodice, Min Jodice, Sandy Rappaport, Dede Rappaport
55
2nd
Tony Holcombe, Tom Paradise, Pam Holcombe, Erica Paradise
58
Closest to the Pin Women
Deb Ferguson
Closest to the Pin Men
Tony Holcombe
from the PRO
turf Talk
Thank you and congratulations to all
that participated in the 2013 Senior Club
Championships! The weather was perfect,
the course was great, and Tom Johnson
stole the overall title by firing rounds of 7672 to win by eight shots. Other champions
were Evan Nyer, Championship Flight Net,
Charlie Gagliano, White Tee Flight Gross,
Chris Peifer, White Tee Flight Net, Sol Fleischman, Super Senior
Gross, Gordon Tunstall, Super Senior Net, Debbie Ferguson,
Ladies Gross, and Min Jodice, Ladies Net. Thanks to all who
participated, and you can see more results in the results
section of this newsletter.
“The Brits” as we like to call them came over in October for the
Prince’s Ryder Cup. Ten Avila members vs. Ten Prince’s Club
members from Sandwich, England contested this annual event
with a rotation back and forth between the two sides of the
Pond. This year (finally), Captain Bob Bunting led the Avila team
to a convincing 16-12 triumph over the squad from Prince’s.
During the renovation over the summer, my
staff and I began a blog to keep you informed
during the entire construction process. It
turned out to be such a great success that
we have decided to keep it going and provide
information about our current golf course
processes and procedures in real time.
There are many activities happening on the
course daily, and I’m sure you may have questions such as, “Why
do you put sand down every week?” or “Why is the course so
wet?” This site provides a better platform for me to answer those
questions, and more, in a timely manner if you are unable to catch
me on the course.
My goal is to provide 3 to 4 posts per month on current projects,
maybe more depending on the activities. I would like to invite
you to take a look around and see what we’re doing at AvilaTurf.
blogspot.com. As always if you have questions or comments
please feel free to email me at [email protected]. I hope you
had a great holiday and look forward to seeing you on the course.
Mike
Slack
Golf Course Superintendent
performance CONSULTING
We are kicking off a couple of programs including Nine & Dines
and the “Three Linkers.” The Nine & Dines will take place once
a month with golf at 3:00pm followed by dinner. This is a great
way to get out, meet new members and friends, and enjoy our
beautiful golf course and club. As for the Three Linkers, we are
trying to grow the game by involving our beginner lady golfers.
The Three Linkers will meet for lunch on Wednesdays at 1pm
on the Terrace, participate in a half-hour lesson, then play three
holes of golf with a Pro. After golf, cocktails and crackers will be
served. Lunch, Lesson and Libation ~ we hope you’ll join us!
The golf course has been well received and I can’t remember
the conditions ever being better. It is up to you, our members,
to keep it that way. Without your efforts in filling divots, raking
bunkers, fixing ball marks, watching where you drive your cart,
and many other contributing factors, the golf course would be
impossible to maintain. We certainly appreciate in advance your
efforts to leave the golf course better than you found it, and we
encourage you to be sure your guests are led by example.
I can’t think of many clubs that have Pro V1 range balls, but we
proudly do. Your help is needed in order to continue offering
high quality range balls. Some have been found on the course
and there have been other issues. I can’t emphasize enough
the importance of these balls staying at the practice facility.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Congratulations on a fantastic job by everyone
at Avila for the incredible improvements to the
golf course. From tee markers to flag sticks,
the results are exceptional—and likely to get
even better as everything matures. One of
the more exciting changes for me has been
the speed of the greens, which are much
quicker now. Working to our advantage, putts
are rolling truer meaning anything inside of ten feet tends to
stay on line provided reads are accurate. On the other hand,
come-back putts of five or more feet are not uncommon should
you miss!
After facing several long second putts, trepidation can enter
the mind thus affecting one’s confidence. So what’s the cure?
Number one, keep putting with an attitude of expecting to
make every opportunity. Second, spend more time learning to
control your speed on the practice greens. My favorite touch
drill is playing “catch”. The object is to get the ball to die right
around the feet of a partner. There is no reading of the break;
you simply take a look and go. Whoever finishes closest to the
opponent earns a point and gets to choose the next distance.
In this scenario, missed putts are never an issue because there
is no hole. Therefore, good athletes will naturally find their feel
in a very short period of time. And when it comes to excelling
on any green, playing with your eyes while trusting your hands
is always the best way to compete.
Chris
Slattery
Head Golf Professional
Dr. Fayyadh Yusuf
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Hours of Operations
Club Telephone Numbers
Department Managers
Golf Pro Shop
Closed on Mondays
7:30am – 6:00pm Tues. – Fri.
7:00am – 5:30pm Sat. – Sun.
Main Clubhouse
Golf Pro Shop
Tennis Pavilion
Fitness Center
Pool Pavilion
Security
General Manager
Glenn Zito
962-8425
[email protected]
Tennis Pavilion
8:00 am-1:00 pm Mon. – Fri.
3:00 pm-8:00 pm Tues. – Fri.
8:00 am-5:00 pm Sat.-Sun.
Fitness Center
5:00 am-9:00 pm Mon. – Thurs.
5:00 am-8:00 pm Fri.
7:00 am-6:00 pm Sat.-Sun.
Pool Pavilion
Closed for season
Vista Grille
Breakfast: 7:00 am – 11:00 am Sat.– Sun.
Lunch: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm Tues. – Sun.
Dinner: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Thurs. – Sun.
Sunday Champagne Brunch
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wednesday Night Buffet
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Terrace
Lunch: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Tues. – Sun.
Dinner: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wed. – Sun.
Snackbar Turnstand
& Takeout Service:
265-0803
Tuesday
11:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday-Friday 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday
8:00 am-9:00 pm
Closed on Mondays
961-1770
961-1754
968-6792
264-8106
962-2472
961-3483
Web Site: www.avilagolf.com
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Board of Governors
J. Robert Sierra, President
Fran Curci
Marty Engelmann
Ralph Ghioto, III
Tom Gray
Tom Johnson
Robert T. Joyce
Edward Leibowitz
Dr. Frederick McClimans
Michael Sierra
Stuart Sierra
Membership Committee
Jack Barrett
Kathy Cedro
Debbie Ferguson
Ryan McDonald
Jim Overton
Dennis Prescott
Bruce Reid
Jason Romano
Bob Sharp
Director of Member Relations
Mary Beth Singh
969-4127
[email protected]
Head Golf Professional
Chris Slattery
265-0506
[email protected]
Golf Course Superintendent
Mike Slack
909-2160
[email protected]
Teaching Director
C.D. Gaughan
265-0819
Tennis Director
Roger Cypriano
968-6792
[email protected]
Food & Beverage Director
Brian Neal
969-4657
[email protected]
Executive Chef
Scott Pisula
265-0703
[email protected]
Director of Sales & Special Events
Isabel Lomba
963-3537
[email protected]
Director of Member Special Events
Sara Malfavon
264-8101
[email protected]
Fitness Center
Cathi Keefe
264-8106
[email protected]
Aquatics Director
Scott Sepessy
962-2472
Shoe Room
Pat Ferrario
960-7319