President`s Report

President's Report
Happy New Year! I hope that each of you had a great Christmas and are looking
forward to a healthy, prosperous and active 2016. I also hope that you had a chance to
enjoy some of the many parties and gatherings held at NCC in December. Our staff
hosted 22 parties in 18 days and from all accounts a good time was had by all. Thanks to
our members for using your Club for your holiday and family get-togethers. We are
planning on a busy social schedule in 2016 and will kick it off with our "Fine Dining"
experience on Friday, Jan 8th. Make your reservations now.
NCC enters 2016 with the most members-almost 400-that we have had in many years
and we will be rolling out another membership drive shortly to add more. If you know of
any friends or business associates that would enjoy the many benefits of our Club, please
let us know and we will reach out to them. We also come into the new year in solid
financial shape thanks in large part to the support of our members and the hard work of
our Finance Committee.
2016 brings a new Board and new Committee chairs. Julie Hoffman will be the Board
member working with the Social Committee which will be chaired by Lori Drake. Vice
President Dan Hensley will work with House Committee Chair Nina Fanning on issues
regarding staff, operations and our facilities. New Board member Todd Browning will
head the Membership Committee and seek to build on our membership growth in 2015.
Walker Moody will continue to bring his expertise and experience to the Greens
Committee. Michael Whiteside will chair the Finance Committee which just finalized
our budget for 2016. Gaston Green will be the Board member in charge of our
Tournaments and will be assisted by Tournament Committee Chair Jason Brady. Finally
Ansley Kersey will head our Pool/Tennis Committee. Thanks to all of these folks for
their service and I would urge any of our members who want to be involved with a
particular Committee to contact the Board member or Chair of that Committee or let the
NCC office know of your interest.
Finally I want to make our Members aware of two decisions recently made by the
Board which will impact your monthly bills. First we will be implementing a dues
increase of $10/month effective January 1. This is a modest increase but is necessary
given rising expenses and the fact that we went many years without any dues increases
at NCC-a fact which left us far behind similar clubs and impacts our cash flow. To help
lessen the impact on our Members we have also decided that all beverages-alcohol and
otherwise-will now apply to your monthly food minimum. Come out and enjoy our new
menu offerings and your favorite drink!
Here's to a great 2016 at NCC! See you at the Club.
Skin Edge
A Word from Our Club Controller, Gail Biggs
Dear NCC Members,
As the year 2015 gives way to 2016, I send my heartfelt wishes for the
best year to come for you and your family, as well as Newnan Country Club
and its extended family.
Gail Biggs
NCC Controller
A Word from Our Superintendent, Andy Scott
What a crazy "Winter". In the 15 plus years working on golf
courses, I have never experienced a season quite like this. This
really describes 2015 in a nutshell. We started cold, then warm,
then cold then rainy, then weeks of no rain. It has been the one of
the most challenging years for me. As of December 28, we have
received right at 70" of rainfall. Before week’s end, we are
expected to receive 2-4 additional inches. In comparison, we
received 47.5" last year. Talk about what a difference a year
makes! By the way, our annual rainfall average is 51". Not only is
rainfall a story, temperatures are out of whack, too. We are 3 days
from January and we still have a few green fairways and we still
continue to mow grass on the greens. We have come within a few
degrees of record highs on many occasions. We are ready for a
cold snap to send the entire course into dormancy. It needs it!
My crew is working hard (when we can) to make it as great as
possible. This weather has slowed us down on completing
projects. Thank You for your understanding and cooperation. I
look forward to 2016 and another great year at NCC. We have
many great projects and ideas for the upcoming season. I hope
your 2016 is great.
See you on the course!
Andy
Grill Room Hours
Tuesday-Thursday 10 am-9 pm
Friday –Saturday 7 am-9 pm
Sunday 10 am-8 pm
Save the Dates
January 2016 Events
Jan 1
Jan 2
Jan 3
Jan 5
Jan 7
Jan 8
Jan 10
Jan 13
Jan 14
Jan 14
Jan 15
Jan 16
Jan 19
Jan 20
Jan 21
Jan 23
Jan 28
Jan 29
Open at 11 AM-Bloody Mary Bar Grill Room
Member Event
Close at 7 PM for Staff Holiday Party
21 Club (casual dining experience for Adults in 1919)
Member Event
Fine Dining
Sunday Brunch
21 Club (casual dining experience for Adults in 1919)
Non Member Event A
Non Member Event B
Member Event
Non Member Event
Member Event
Member Event
21 Club (casual dining experience for Adults in 1919)
Craft Beer Tasting
BOD Meeting
Fine Dining
February 2016 Events
Feb 3
Feb 4
Feb 5
Feb 7
Feb 11
Feb 12
Feb 13
Feb 14
Feb 16
Feb 19
Non Member Event
Member Event
Member Event
Super Bowl Party
Non Member Event
Non Member Event
Valentine’s Dinner
Valentine’s Day Brunch
Member Event
Member Event
Fine Dining Menu January 8 2016
Make your reservations today at [email protected].
Sunday Brunch Jan 10 RSVP to [email protected]
Introducing the 21 Club,
a casual dining experience for adults in the 1919 Room,
with all your favorites from the Grill Room menu.
RSVP to [email protected] for
reservations of your choice of dates, January 5, 13 or 21.
Taco Tuesdays Returning January 5 2016.
Pre Game activities in the Grill Room begin at 5 pm
Closest-To-The-Pin Contest from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm
Line Backer Buffet
(Menu to be determined)
6:00 pm to Halftime
Time-Out Trivia - Trivia questions asked during television time
outs for prizes!
Adult Friendly Zone in Room 1919 (kid free)
Craft Beer Specials
Wine and Cocktail Specials $2.00 Bud Light Draft
Don’t forget Happy Hour, Fridays in the Member’s Room.
$2 Draft Beer
$5 Glass of Wine
2 4 1 Cocktails
A Word from Our Food & Beverage Director/Special Events Coordinator,
Teresa Taylor
Dear NCC Members,
2015 has been a successful social year of events for the Newnan Country
Club, and 2016’s calendar is already busy. Thank you for the opportunity to
serve you this past year, and I am looking forward to providing you with an
even better social experience in 2016.
Happy New Year to you and yours,
Teresa Taylor
Looking to 2016
What is your goal for 2016?
I like you to meet George, a middle aged man, eagerly anticipating the 2016 golfing season with much
hope because he had practiced more and his practicing is showing up in more solid golf shots. His
handicap is getting lower and lower and it looks like he may have a handicap low enough to play in the “A”
Division of the Club Championship.
Wait a minute, what is that noise? Oh no, it’s George’s alarm clock going off, not again. Is getting better
going to be just another dream for George this year?
The vast majority of golfers relate their golf game improvement to only one thing. 99% of the time, that
one thing is what score was shot. Think about it for a moment, when one of your friends approaches you
after finishing a round of golf, what question is mostly likely to be asked? You are correct if you answered
“What you shoot”?
Yes, ultimately, what one shoots is the bottom line, particularly in a golf tournament. There is no room on
the score board to show that the winner had five less putts for the tournament than his nearest
competitor. Don’t get me wrong, scoring is everything when it comes to winning the tournament. So,
what’s wrong with shooting the lowest score? Are you kidding? That’s the name of the game. But, is the
winner of the tournament always the person that has hit the most greens or fairways? Not very often.
So, how are we going to shoot lower scores? Hit more solid shots and feel that great sensation of the ball
melting on the clubface while you watch it fly straight toward your target with your swing in a state of
perfect balance. Then it will become easy hit more greens & fairways? When you do miss the green
having practiced your short game, shot will be saved and that number at the end of the round will be
lower.
So, where does one start to improve their golf game?
1.
Commitment of time
This is the hardest
2. Changing how one thinks
This concerns how a proper golf swing functions vs. pre-conceived ideas
3. Properly dividing kinds of practice
80-85% short game
4. Being sure that your equipment is right for you.
I will be happy to evaluate your equipment, no obligation; I will let you know if your
equipment can be adjusted to fit you or making a change of equipment would be best. As far as
cost we match all large box stores pricing with the advantage of hitting off natural turf.
5. My commit to you. A couple times a week throughout the season I will be on the practice tee to
help anyone that asks me for help. For those that are currently taking lesson from me this can be
a time for a quick check-up to insure you are practicing properly and for those that are yet to have
been instructed by me a chance to see if you like what you hear.
Hope to see you on the practice tee and don’t forget the putting and chipping greens.
Happy New Year,
Art
Credit Book Update 2016
Great news! Effective January 1 2016, all Credit Book earned will be valid
until June 30 2016, and all Credit Book earned after that will be valid
until June 30 2017. Credit Book may be used for any Pro Shop
merchandise or golf lessons. July 1- June 30 will be the fiscal year for all
Credit Book. Thank you, and enjoy your tournaments in 2016!
NCC MGA’s Super Bowl Shamble 2016
Shotgun start at 9 am
January 3oth
Sign up today!
Newnan Ladies Golf Association
We are an active, fun group and welcome new members all season.
We play both 18 and 9 hole divisions on Tuesday mornings.
You do not need an existing handicap or a lot of previous playing experience.
All you need is a desire to have fun, meet new people,
and an interest in learning the Rules of Golf.
See you on the Green!
Kim Weatherly- President NLGA
For more info contact me at [email protected]
Let NCC host your next Luncheon or Special Event!
Our Special Events Coordinator, Teresa Taylor, will guide you through all the fine
details to make your next event one to remember.
Our professional staff will make sure that we meet every need and exceed all your
expectations.
Email Teresa at [email protected] to start planning now!
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