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September/October 2015
Home of Tradition
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SAUGAHATCHEE COUNTRY CLUB
3800 Bent Creek Road . Opelika, Alabama 36804
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MANAGEMENT TEAM
Tim Pierce
General Manager
[email protected]
Clubhouse 334.749.3441
Pro Shop 334.749.4342
Harry Greenlee
Grill & 19th Hole 334.364.0046
Food & Beverage Director
Fitness Center 334.749.6705
[email protected]
Brittany Brockman
HOURS OF OPERATION
Beginning September 1, 2015
Dining Room
Lunch Buffet
$12.95++
Half Price Ages 5-10
FREE Ages 4 and younger
MONDAY
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
TUESDAY - FRIDAY
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
SATURDAY
Closed
SUNDAY
Sunday Brunch
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
$16.95++ Adult
Half Price Ages 5-10
FREE Ages 4 and younger
•••
Evening A la Carte Dining
MONDAY - WEDNESDAY
Closed
THURSDAY
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grill & 19th Hole
MONDAY
Closed
TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY
10:00am-8:00pm
THURSDAY
10:00am-9:00pm
FRIDAY- SATURDAY
8:00am- 9:00pm
Membership Marketing Director
[email protected]
Arnold Frantz
Course Superintendent
[email protected]
Mike Voyles
Director of Tennis Instruction
Chris Hollis
Maintenance Supervisor
SUNDAY
8:00am- 8:00pm
Grill Menu Available any time
Dinner Menu Available after 5:00pm
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
Casual Attire in
Grill and 19th Hole
Family Dining encouraged,
Children need to be
accompanied by an adult
2014 -2015
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jon Cole, President
Alton Thomson, Vice President
Colvin Hayes, Secretary
Drew Burkhalter, Treasurer
Russ Stone, Past President
DIRECTORS
Pamela Boyd, Dr. Park McGehee,
Greg Pettey, David Scott
FRIDAY - SATURDAY
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Business Casual Attire
No jeans or shorts
Reservations preferred,
but not required
GREEN COMMITTEE
David Scott (C), John Spencer,
John Fuller, Arnold Frantz,
Todd Thompson, Jeff Arwood,
Pamela Boyd, Greg Pettey
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A LETTER FROM
TIM PIERCE
Sunday Brunch
GENERAL MANAGER
Dear Members,
WOW! WHAT A SUMMER we have had at Saugahatchee!! Pool usage
is up 224%, the course is in the best shape in years, theme nights have
been well attended, Friday’s in the 19th hole and by the pool have been
packed, we brought back the Heart of Dixie Golf Tournament, and
most people say the Member Party was the best in 20 years! Thanks for
supporting your Club!
We still need your help. 10 to 20 more members would make a
tremendous difference in our finances at Saugahatchee & the services
we are able to offer. Brittany Brockman is doing an outstanding job
in membership. We are +7 year-to-date on members. WE ARE STILL
OFFERING A FREE MONTH OF DUES IF YOU REFER A NEW
MEMBER TO SAUGAHATCHEE! From now until the end of the year,
we will add to that a free month of dues for the new member as well, so
you can both benefit from it!
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
$16.95++ Adult
Half Price Ages 5-10
FREE Ages 4 and younger
Due to your support of the Club and our fiscal responsibility, we have
been able to sock away $22,350 for future capital needs of the Club in the
first 6 months of 2015. We are proud of that accomplishment and hope
to increase that amount in the future. At the midway point of 2015, we
are $42,000 ahead of budget, $56,000 ahead of last year, and anticipate
being further ahead by year-end with your continued support!
Special thanks to your current Board of Directors who have not only
been extremely supportive of our management and marketing ideas,
but actively participate in promoting the Club. It is common to see
every board member here using the Club on any given day. This speaks
highly of their commitment to Saugahatchee, and shows how serious
they take their commitment to serving you!
Book your Christmas Parties today if you haven’t already. Last
Christmas Season was our largest ever, and most groups have already
rebooked for 2015. Call Harry today if you haven’t already!
See you at the Club!
Tim Pierce
General Manager
Craft Beer Corner
SWEETWATER 420 EXTRA PALE
ALE IS A TASTY WEST COAST
STYLE PALE ALE BREWED HERE
IN ATLANTA. It has a hop character
and crisp finish, at 5.7% Alcohol it’s a
nice Craft beer that’s not too strong. It
has won several awards including Best
American Beer Festival for 2002 and The
World Cup silver award in 1998. Please
enjoy a cold one at the 19th hole anytime.
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SAUGAHATCHEE COUNTRY CLUB
FROM THE GREEN COMMITTEE
Dear Members,
I would like to thank everyone that has complimented on the golf course in the last month. There is
no doubt that we set the right goals for the course to be where it is today. Goal one was to gain the
confidence of the Board in the plan that we had for the course and they came through with the much
needed extra funds to maintain the course, thank you Board! Goal two was to have the course
in near perfect condition by the beginning of July and I think we only missed that by a
few weeks, by mid-July it was outstanding. As of today the only complaints I get are
is that the rough is too hard to hit out of. End of July and August are always tough
months to control the rough and it is not the height but the thickness that makes it
so tough to hit from. My advice, play in the fairway!
Thanks again for all the positive support! Please take this support to the community and brag on our course. We need Golf Members.
Have you ever noticed the tractor that pulls around the gang reels that mow the
rough? This is old school course maintenance, the tractor itself pulls the grass
and the old reels are hard to keep sharpened and cutting evenly, plus the tractor it
hard on the grass on the side of the hills. We are looking at ways to fund purchasing at least 2 John Deere Terrain Cut Rough Mowers, go to the following link to see
mower:
https://www.deere.com/en_US/products/equipment/rough_trim_surrounds_mowers/8800_
terraincut_rough_mower/8800_terraincut_rough_mower.page.
John Deere brought Arnold one to test drive and he cut all the rough around the greens this week and
it was a dramatic difference in the uniformity of the cut. Hopefully with some savings in this fiscal year
course budget we can find a way to afford 2 of these mowers, but I am not too optimistic. To continue
moving our course to the next level we have to improve our equipment. If you would like to contribute
to this please call me. I have personally contributed to the course and I am sure there are many of you
that can do the same.
See you on the course!!
David Scott
Green Committee Chair
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TENNIS
CLINICS
MIKE VOYLES
DIRECTOR OF
TENNIS INSTRUCTION
334.749.6705
ADULTS
Women’s Beginning Clinic
Women’s Intermediate
Women’s Intermediate Doubles League
Men’s League
Women’s Intermediate JUNIORS
1st, 2nd, 3rd Grades
4th-6th Grades
4-year olds
Thursday
Monday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Friday
10:30 am-11:30 am $40/month
9:30 am– 10:30 am $35/month
9:30 am– 10:30 am $35/month
10:30 am– 12:00 pm No Fee
6:30 am – 7:30 am
9:30 am—10:30 am $35/month
Monday
T/Thur
Thur
3:00 pm to 3:30 pm $40/month
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm $40/month
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm $35/month
T/Thur
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm $80/month
T/Thur
Saturday
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
7:30 am to 9:00 am $80/month
JUNIOR HIGH
Intermediate
Competitive Clinic ADVANCED
Competitive Clinic Group tennis lessons paid in advance ~ private lessons billed in arrears. 24 hour cancellation policy.
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MEMBER PARTY
2 015
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Labor Day BBQ
SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2015
5:00PM-8:00PM IN THE GRILL
BBQ Chicken • Fried Catfish • Hamburgers
Hotdogs • Baked Beans • Corn of the Cobb • Potato Salad
Pasta Salad • Assorted Fresh Fruits and Desserts
$12.95 per person
½ price for kids under 10 years.
Happy Hour
TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
2PM – 5PM
Draft Beer $2.00
House Wine $2.00
CELEBRATION
SEPTEMBER 24TH
5:00PM
19TH HOLE
$5.00 Beer Flights!
Come try out some traditional
German beer and food!
Regular Menu will also be available along with Wing Night
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THURSDAY NIGHT SPECIALS
September 3rd–Burger Night
September 10th–Shrimp Night
September 17th–Taco Night
September 24th
Oktoberfest–Wing Night
October 1st–Burger Night
October 8th–Shrimp Night
October 15th–Taco Night
October 22nd–Wing Night
October 29th–Burger Night
Halloween Brunch
OCTOBER 25TH. 11:00-1:30
Reservations Required
16.95 ++ Adults, Ages 5-10 ½ prices,
4 and under FREE
“Costumes are encouraged!”
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Join us to celebrate our loving
Grandparents.
Grandparents Day
Brunch
SEPTEMBER 13TH
11:00-1:30
Reservations Required”
16.95 ++ Adults, Ages 5-10 ½ prices,
4 and under FREE
FROM THE PRO SHOP
HITTING FROM THE ROUGH
When hitting out of thick rough there are a couple of tricks you can use to help
you be successful.
The first is identify which way the grass is growing. If the grass is growing
into the position of the ball then you will have a harder time getting the club
through it. If the ball is laying with the ball there is nothing to obstruct the ball
and so it should come out fast. Identifying this will help you make the correct
club selection.
The second being that the grass will try to grab the hosel of the club and close
it. A trick that works is slightly opening the club. This will help the club stay
square through impact. Also a good rule of thumb is to play the ball farther
back in your stance to ensure a steep angle of attack and less grass between
the club and ball.
Keep these in mind the next time you face a tough lie in the rough. Always
remember loft is your friend and rough never rewards the hero.
From the Golf Shop
SAUGAHATCHEE COUNTRY CLUB
GOLF
TOURNAMENT
DATES
SEPTEMBER 18TH
One day Member/Guest
SEPTEMBER 24TH-25TH
Ladies Club Championship
OCTOBER 2ND
Letterman’s Tournament
OCTOBER 10TH
Fall Par 3 Tournament
OCTOBER 22ND
2-Lady Scramble (LGA)
OCTOBER 23RD
SCC VS MMC
OCTOBER 29TH
Haddie’s Home
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JACKSON
ELROD,
Grandson of
Liz Kuykendall
caught this
SAUGAHATCHEE
FANTASY DRAFT!
Come out on Thursday’s for Theme Night,
Thursday Night Football, and Fantasy matchups!
14 LB.
3 OZ.
BASS
YOGA FROM THE GROUND UP
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
9:45 AM-11:15 AM
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 8TH
$60.00/Month
*Please bring any Yoga supplies
you may have
Dessert
Demonstration
Come out and learn how to make desserts
just in time for the holidays!
DATE TBA OCTOBER 2015
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Welcome
NEW MEMBERS
William McLemore
Eric Long
June Fowler
Joseph Tatara
Will Muschamp
Randall Clark
Jim Filush
Caleb Swann
Saugahatchee Club Sponsored Fitness Classes
Monday and Wednesday
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Tuesday and Thursday
8:30 am to 9:30 am
Personal Trainers Stanley Reid & Joe Ciampi
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SAUGAHATCHEE COUNTRY CLUB
3800 Bent Creek Road . Opelika, Alabama 36804
Please Follow us on our Social Media Accounts!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/saugahatchee.country.club
Website: www.saugahatcheecountryclub.com
Twitter: @Saugahatchee_CC
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
5
4
3
2
1
THURSDAY
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
6
SUNDAY BRUNCH
11-1:30
Reservations Requested
13
GRANDPARENTS DAY
BRUNCH
11-1:30
Reservations Requested
20
SUNDAY BRUNCH
11-1:30
Reservations Requested
27
SUNDAY BRUNCH
11-1:30
Reservations Requested
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
FITNESS CLASSES
are 5:30-6:30
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
CLUB FULLY OPEN FOR
LABOR DAY
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
FITNESS CLASSES
are 5:30-6:30
LABOR DAY BUFFET
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
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GOLF COURSE
CLOSED
BUSINESS OFFICE 9:00-5:00
FITNESS 24/7; Classes are 5:30-6:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
MEMBER LUNCH 11-1
21
GOLF COURSE
CLOSED
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
FITNESS CLASSES
are 5:30-6:30
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
BUSINESS OFFICE 9:00-5:00
FITNESS 24/7;
Classes are 5:30-6:30
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
SHRIMP NIGHT
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
FITNESS CLASSES
are 5:30-6:30
MEMBER LUNCH 11-1
GOLF COURSE
CLOSED
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
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FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
ONE DAY MEMBER GUEST
TOURNAMENT
TACO NIGHT
FITNESS CLASS:
8:30-9:30
26
25
OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION
WING NIGHT
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
LADIES CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP
LADIES CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP
30
29
BUSINESS OFFICE 9:00-5:00
FITNESS 24/7;
Classes are 5:30-6:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
FITNESS CLASSES
are 5:30-6:30
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
MEMBER LUNCH 11-1
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
SUNDAY
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
18
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
28
12
11
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
24
23
22
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
17
16
15
AU HAPPY HOUR/
BURGER NIGHT
10
9
8
7
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
OCTOBER 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
2
1
SATURDAY
3
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
4
SUNDAY BRUNCH
11-1:30
Reservations Requested
11
SUNDAY BRUNCH
11-1:30
Reservations Requested
18
SUNDAY BRUNCH
11-1:30
Reservations Requested
25
HALLOWEEN BRUNCH
11-1:30
Reservations Requested
GOLF COURSE
CLOSED
5
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
BURGER NIGHT
LETTERMAN’S TOURNAMENT
9
8
7
6
BUSINESS OFFICE 9:00-5:00
FITNESS 24/7;
Classes are 5:30-6:30
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
FITNESS CLASSES
are 5:30-6:30
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
MEMBER LUNCH 11-1
GOLF COURSE
CLOSED
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
SHRIMP NIGHT
12
13
BUSINESS OFFICE 9:00-5:00
FITNESS 24/7;
Classes are 5:30-6:30
14
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
FITNESS CLASSES
are 5:30-6:30
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
MEMBER LUNCH 11-1
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
TACO NIGHT
19
20
BUSINESS OFFICE 9:00-5:00
FITNESS 24/7;
Classes are 5:30-6:30
21
FALL PAR 3 TOURNAMENT
17
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
23
22
24
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
FITNESS CLASSES
are 5:30-6:30
MEMBER LUNCH 11-1
GOLF COURSE
CLOSED
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
26
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
16
15
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
GOLF COURSE
CLOSED
10
27
BUSINESS OFFICE 9:00-5:00
FITNESS 24/7;
Classes are 5:30-6:30
28
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
WING NIGHT
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
2 LADY SCRAMBLE
HUSTLER’S TOURNAMENT
29
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
30
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
FITNESS CLASS: 8:30-9:30
FITNESS CLASSES
are 5:30-6:30
MEMBER LUNCH 11-1
JUNIOR TENNIS 4-7:30
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
BURGER NIGHT
HADDIE’S HOME
TOURNAMENT
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9:30
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