October 2015 - Country Club of Paducah

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Value
Tradition
Family
Quality
Board
of
Directors
Every area of the Club continues to improve and
I would like to thank each and every one of you
for your support. Please come out and continue
to use YOUR Club. Also, remember to keep the
Club in mind when making your holiday party
plans. I understand space and rooms are already
being booked. Remember we have a remodeled
19th hole so get a group together and come out
and watch your favorite college or pro football
Finance Chair
[email protected]
Adam Chustz
Vice President/
President Elect
Tennis Chair
team. There is plenty of great weather left so
don’t put your clubs away just yet.
Sorry to cut this short but the weather is so nice
right now I think I’ll go play a few holes myself.
Again, please contact me or any committee member if you have any ideas to make the Club better.
Collecting Memorabilia
If anyone has an old scorecard from the Country Club Lane
CCP site or from this location prior to 2000, would you please
email Vicki Hunkler at [email protected] or call her at 270508-1999.
Kurt Averill
President
Kurt Averill, President
Also, if you have any old photos
of social events at either site,
employees pictures, swimming pool or tennis pictures, golf course
under construction in the 1970's, or plaques/trophies that indicate past champions, please contact her.
The collection of items for the Club History is almost complete.
Thanks to those of you who have already submitted photos and
information. Anything used will be scanned and returned right
away.
[email protected]
Mark Chambers
Membership Chair
mark@
chambersroofingky.com
Dave Massey
House & Pool Chair
[email protected]
Tommy Owen
Golf Chair
[email protected]
Jason Siener
Greens Chair
[email protected]
Member Milestone
Anniversaries in October
David & Deborah Simon
Greg & Lori Doss
Rick & Nancy Sutton
20 year
10 year
10 year
Milestone Staff Anniversaries
Please take a moment of your time
and thank Sandra Bridgett,
in housekeeping, for her hard work
and dedication, she has given the club
over the past 5 years.
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As I sit at my desk to compose this article it is the second day
of Fall. The sun is shining, the weather is fantastic, and we
are headed into the home stretch for 2015. There is however
plenty of time to get out to the Club and participate in a number of different events scheduled between now and the end of
the year. For those of you not going out of town for Fall
break, there is a great Bourbon and Wild Game Dinner featuring the Master Distiller from Wild Turkey, Jimmy Russell
and that same week there is a comedy night featuring Dan
Whitehurst and the musical comedy talent of “Kier”. Later in
the month there is the “Top 24” golf tournament, Witches &
Warlocks Tournament and the Golf Awards Dinner to round
out the golf season. Don’t forget to make your reservation for
the awesome Italian Dinner Buffet on October 23 rd or the
Family Halloween Party on October 30th. The best way to
find the most value for you membership is to be a part of all
that is happening throughout the year so I hope to see you at
some of these great October events.
For any of you that have played our golf course this year, I
hope you found the condition of the fairways to be better than
you expected. While I have not played a single round of golf
this year, I have had many opportunities to be out on the
course and see how well the fairways, both sod and sprig,
have come in. I think Larry and anyone else who knows a
Timothy R. Straley
General Manager / COO
thing or two about growing grass will tell you that the way the
Zoysia has established itself in such a short period of time is
outstanding. Also with respect to the course, our greens have
been top notch with only a few minor exceptions during the
high summer heat. About the only big issue we need to focus
on for the course is the condition of the bunkers however rest
assured that the Green Committee is working on a plan to
address the bunkers which will be put into place shortly. Thanks to Larry and his excellent crew for making our
course the best it can be. There is still plenty of great golf
weather in the weeks ahead so make it a point to get out and
enjoy the efforts of their hard work.
As October begins with the typical mass migration to Destin
and all points south for Fall break, I hope that everyone
comes back with a great tan and a renewed sense of excitement heading into the holiday season. There are still plenty
of events scheduled between now and the end of the year so
please make sure you make it a point to partake in some of
them. As we begin planning for next year, I welcome all suggestions and ideas you may have for possible new events and
activities so please share them with me. Thanks for all of
your support and I look forward to seeing you at the club
soon!
A Letter Submitted by a Member
One Member’s Voice… Speaking for Many
“I have been a member of our club for almost 50 years. During these years I have seen many challenges occur from moving our club “out to the country”, the construction of our golf course, the clubhouse expansion, the
destruction of our tennis bubble, the recession of 2008, the ice storm of 2009 with the loss of 600+ trees and
last but not least, the loss of our fairways in 2014.
I am confident many members share my sincere expression of appreciation and gratitude to all who met this
challenge with professionalism, financial prudence, leadership, experience, and sincere concern for all members and the future of our great club! It is almost a miracle that the recent challenge of losing our fairways and
the replacement and restoration they received has resulted in one of the finest playing conditions that I have
seen.
Special appreciation should be directed to our past and present boards, Tim Straley, our General Manager,
Larry Hantle, our course superintendent and all of his great team members, Jason Stilley, our golf Professional, and many others. Additionally, these tiring months “strained” our house staff and they too should be recognized for their commitment to hang in there with us.
This miraculous recovery, with its major financial commitment is much more significant when you consider no
assessments were levied against the membership. Many members, both golfers and non-golfers, should also
be recognized for their personal contributions that helped make this project such a success.
In conclusion, I am most grateful and appreciative to all who have given so much to continue the traditions of
the Country Club of Paducah. It is through these efforts we have the status as being one of the premier country clubs, for a community of our size, in this great country!”
A grateful and proud member of The Country Club of Paducah,
Louis Michelson
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The Summer has quickly faded out and Fall is here. The
change is in the air. Cool and crisp nights are stirring new
menu ideas and Autumn ingredients are coming to light.
We will be rolling out our new menus, both lunch and dinner in late October. Our dessert menu will quickly follow.
One upcoming event you will want to attend is out Wild
Game & Bourbon dinner on October 8 th. Reservations are
filling quickly for this one. Also, we have our Italian Dinner Buffet on October 23rd. Our pasta action station and
handcrafted pizzas will not disappoint. We have plenty
going on in the month of October and hope to see you all
soon.
Michael Harlow, Executive Chef
I will leave you with a fun fact you may or may not have
known. Natural honey is the only food that has an unlimited shelf life. It will never spoil. Archeologists have
found honey in the tombs of ancient Egyptian pharaohs that
was still edible. How sweet is that?
Graves,
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Banquet & Events Manager
We’ve survived a busy September, and with Fall officially
here, we’re excited about several events coming up here at
the Club!
you’ve enjoyed our painting nights in the past, then you’ll
LOVE what we’ve got in store on October 22 nd with
“Better Than Ever’s” Stacy Allgood and her crafty genius.
The 3rd annual “Wild Game & Bourbon Dinner” is on
Thursday, October 8th, but this year we have a VERY special guest joining us! Jimmy Russell of Wild Turkey is
known in the bourbon community as the “Master Distillers’
Master Distiller”…and if you don’t know why he’s a big
deal, just reach out to some of our Club’s bourbon fanatics
like Mr. George Boland! This year, the ladies are even
invited so they can get a chance to see Mr. Russell on his
farewell tour before retirement. Chef and his staff will be
preparing delicious hors d’ oeuvres and a multi-course plated meal made entirely of wild game…seating will be limited, so be sure to make your reservations ASAP!
Finally, we’re putting a NEW SPIN on Family Halloween
this year on Friday, October 30th. Kids, still don your costumes for awesome prizes, but (weather permitting) we will
be hanging out outside downstairs with pumpkin painting, a
chili dinner, crafts, and…A HAYRIDE!
Check out our included flyers for details, but as always,
please contact me for reservations via phone, email, or our
Club App! 270-448-6593.
Other GREAT events coming up include the annual Fall
Fishing Derby for the kids, Comedy Night on Saturday,
October 10th, and we’re bringing back Ladies Night Out! If
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My favorite time of year is upon us and I want this to be
your favorite time at the Club! October by far is the best
month! Beautiful colors fill the trees, fresh cool air and the
warm offerings on the menu to make you nice and cozy!
Chef, as always, has many choices to make sure we can fullfill just about any desire. On Friday October 23 the wonderful Italian Buffet. Pay close attention around Halloween…..we will have some BOOO-tiful Specials!
Fun
Fact:
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Chris Dallas, Tennis Director
The final quarter of the year approaches is almost upon us. Fall Cardio tennis has started to pick up. Wednesday’s at 9:00 is a
break is in sight and a few days of cool weather has us looking great time to dust off the racquet and come hit balls with the sole
forward to some of our upcoming events to kick off the indoor purpose of getting in shape. No competition just exercise.
season.
The Pro Shop has a new e-mail address. Christina will be phasWe have decided to keep Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser ing her [email protected] email address out and we
as a Mixer. It will be Friday evening, October 23rd, 6 PM to will begin using [email protected] . Please send an e8PM. Please contact the tennis center for more details. Last year mail to the new address to make sure you get on the new distriwe had a fantastic turnout and a great time. Please invite guest to bution list. If you would please include your playing level and
sign-up so we can increase our donation.
best phone number to reach you if you would be interested in
being on a call list for leagues or to fill in for a someone when a
Our Member-Guest tournament will be held November 6-7. This
regular game needs a fourth.
is our first Member-Guest in several years and we look forward
to it being a fantastic event. It’s a great opportunity to bring in a Indoor season begins November 1. For the first time in a long
ringer of a partner and show off the club to our guest.
time we will start the indoor season with no court fees. We will
The Men’s and Ladies Club singles and Doubles Championships offer contract time for those who want to make sure they have a
is slated for November 20-21. Levels 2.5 through Open will be court reserved on a weekly basis. As we start to fill up it beoffered. It has been years since we have had an official Club comes more and more important to reserve your court to insure
Champion. Wouldn’t it be great if it was you? Get your game in you have somewhere to play.
order because winners get bragging rights for a whole year.
I am looking forward to a fantastic Fall to finish out 2015.
Don’t Miss What Is Happening on the Courts
Breast Cancer Awareness Mixer ......................................... Oct 23rd
Indoor Season Begins ............................................................ Nov 1st
Member Guest ............................................................... Nov 6th-7th
Club Championship (singles & doubles) ................... Nov 20th-21st
Cardio Tennis ............................................... Every Wednesday 9am
A special Thank You from the Board of Directors to
the following members for hosting or sponsoring
an event at the Club in September
Bill Thompson
Private Event
Anthony Reck
P & L Railway
Clyde Schmidt
Private Event
Keith Wilke
Banterra Bank
Kevin McEwan
Private Event
Dr. Charles Ransler
1st Investors
Brenda Brown
Book Club
Doris Glaz
Edward Jones
William Brown
Baptist Health
Scott Wicenski
Private Event
Lana Sirk
Mary Kay Washburn
Luncheon Club
Karen Edwards
Private Event
Scott Darnell
GPEDC
Heath Bowling
Edward Jones
Steve Durham
ServPro
Barbara Livingston
Private Event
Steve Grinnell
Lourdes Hospital
Jeff Holland
Ed Hely
NAIFA
Top Drawer
Dr. Paul Grumley
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Fall time is officially here, day light is getting shorter and
shorter, but the weather is perfect for golf!
The grounds crew are working hard to make sure the golf
course is in great condition for the membership. The fairways are still is excellent condition, but with day light
getting shorter the Zoysia grass will begin preparation for
the winter months.
In order to sustain top quality course conditions we ask
that all members respect the new golf cart rules. The golf
cart rules state that golf carts should enter and exit the
cart paths at 90° to your ball. After hitting your shot, return to the cart path at 90° or proceed thru the fairway to
your next shot. Please return to the cart path at 90° prior
to reaching the green at about 40 yards.
Reminder! Immediate family members of any member
with golfing privileges will be allowed to play golf with
the member, at a reduced cost for cart and greens fee as
established by the Board of Directors. If the immediate
family members resides within a 50 mile radius they will
only be allowed to play 3 rounds per year at this rate and
for those that reside beyond 50 miles will be unlimited in
the number of rounds they are allowed to play.
As the golf season is winding down, we are making room
in the Golf Shop for new apparel. Please come visit us in
the Golf Shop if you haven’t stopped by lately. We are
frequently getting new things for the shop. We just re-
Congratulations
to Harry Alvis
Hole-In-One
Tuesday, September 22nd 2015
Hole: #14 - Par 3
Tees: Red Tees
Yardage: Approx. 100 Yards
Club Used: Sand Wedge
Witnesses: Hilary Hunt, Gene Hipp
& Louis Michelson
Labor Day Results
1st Ed Wilson & Dr. John Shelton
2nd Darryn Pollentier & Brad Walker
3rd Chris & Vicki Hunkler
T-4th Lyn Smith/Kevin McLaughlin &
Darryn Pollentier/David Guess
Jason Stilley, PGA Golf Professional
ceived a new shipment of Travis Mathews and Under Armour apparel. Some of the brands currently in the golf
shop include Foot Joy, Under Armour, Polo RLX, Nike,
and Adidas. We have also received new women’s Nike
and Tail apparel. Also, don’t forget that we are more than
happy to order what you need if we don’t have what you
want in stock.
Specials for the month of October!
Polo RLX Shirts and Under Armour Shirts on Sales
Table: 50% OFF Retail
Dooney & Bourke: 25% OFF Retail
Brighton: 20% OFF Retail
Oakley Sunglasses: 10% OFF
The Golf Shop will be closed on Mondays.
Golf carts will no longer be available to rent
on Mondays.
The golf course will still open
at 1:00 pm for play.
We look forward to seeing everyone in the golf shop and
on the course and hope the year continues to be a success
at Country Club of Paducah!
Fun Fact: National Golf Day is October 4th.
“Off Season” Guest Golf Rates
Oct 1st thru March 31st
Weekdays (Tuesday – Friday)
$18 – 9 Holes + Cart Fee
$30 – 18 Holes + Cart Fee
Weekends & Holidays
(Saturday – Sunday)
$23 – 9 Holes + Cart Fee
$40 – 18 Holes + Cart Fee
Cart fees will remain the same at $13 and
$20 for 9 and 18 holes respectively.
Ladies Fall
Tournament
1st - Pam Baird
2nd - Vicki Hunkler*
3rd - Louella Archer*
4th - Joyce Vasseur
*Determined by scorecard playoff
2015 Men’s Member
Guest Results
Flight Winners
Augusta National and Overall:
Gary Zakutney & Andrew Baer
Bethpage Black: David Guess & Matt Ihnen
Cypress Point: Jamey Brown & Eric Cane
Pebble Beach: Chris Jordan & Alex Metzger
Pine Valley: Jonathan McGregor & Justin Locke
Pinehurst: Brad Walker & Steve Soltis
Spyglass: Mark Curtis & Alex McGlothlin
St. Andrews: Rick Coltharp & Paul Coltharp
Men’s Year Ending
Scramble
1st Place - Score 54
Greg LeNeave
Lyn Smith
Ben Taylor
Gene Hipp
Tie 2nd Place - Score 60
Andrew Walker
John Shelton
Tommy Owen
Mike Livingston
Kevin Baer
Darryn Pollentier
Mitch VerCautren
Bob Day
(also winner of Skin on Hole #5
with an Eagle (3)
Winner of Skin on Hole #11
with an Eagle (3)
Tom Garrett
Jonathan McGregor
Ryan Wagner
Chris McNeill
Closest to the Pin on Hole #6
Ed Wilson
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Larry Hantle, CGCS
Summer has ended and autumn has arrived (even a little early)
and I hope you have been taking advantage of the beautiful
weather and enjoying your golf course. Those of you who
have played have been very complementary of the conditions.
Because September had several outings with outside guests, I
have also heard many nice comments from non-members who
have played. The staff is always appreciative of feedback and
we thank you for it.
and herbicide and fungicide treatment to prepare it for winter
dormancy. The process of seeding the rough is underway and
will occupy much of the month. As the seed begins to grow it
will receive fertilizer to help it along. This year we are borrowing a slit seeder to use in non-tree areas which should give
better results. Although it is really dry, the irrigation system
coupled with the shorter and cooler days should allow for
good germination.
Because the greens responded very well to the early September aeration, I have decided not do it again this year. The
seeding done with aeration was successful and staff is continuing to spot seed bad areas. Nutrients are still being added and
topdressing will continue throughout the month. The new E
Flex greens mowers that were purchased in late summer and
made their debut at Men’s Member-Guest, are delivering a
superior cut and with the great weather, the greens are playing
wonderfully. The aeration program will be tweaked for next
year using lessons learned this summer and will include using
3/8” tines several times, ¼” tines a couple of times, and using
the spiker more frequently. Of course no one knows what
conditions the weather will provide that may cause changes on
the go.
The green committee decided to remove only the completely
dead trees and that should be nearly accomplished by now. A
company will be grinding the stumps and most of them will
receive seed. Tree trimming will resume after the rough is
seeded. The last large project of the year will concern bunkers. The board is considering a proposal to renovate our
worst ones with the Better Billy Bunker system. If that project
gets approval and happens, staff will add sand to the remaining
bunkers. If the project does not occur, than all bunkers will be
receiving additional sand.
October is definitely a transition month in golf course operations. Mowing of tees and fairways ceases and that labor is
used to tackle projects and battle the leaves that will be falling.
The tees and fairways will receive a last fertilizer application
Fall is many people’s favorite time of year. The air is usually
cool and crisp, the skies blue and the trees magnificent in color. With less than 3” of rain since July, there is some concern
about the health of plants going into winter. An “El Nino” is
developing and early forecasts for winter are all over the spectrum. Usually wet weather is associated with “El Nino” but
hopefully October will be kind and let staff finish needed work
on the course. Hope to see all of you out on the fairways.
Keep up-to-date with what’s happening on the course
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GOLF EVENTS for October
Event:
Ladies Round Robin
Event:
Lone Oak Baptist Church
When:
October 6th - 10:00 am
When:
October 9th
Details:
Shotgun start
Details: Course Closed
Top 24 Tournament
Event:
Ladies Witches Tourney
October 10 - 9:00am
When:
October 22nd - 10:00am
Event:
Couples Golf
Details:
When:
October 11th
Event:
When:
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Event:
Witches & Warlock
When:
October 17th & 18th - 10:00am
9 Hole Scramble
Event:
Golf Awards Dinner
When:
October 24th - 6:30pm
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Witches &
Warlocks Golf
Tournament
17th-18th
11
4
Sun
CLUBHOUSE
CLOSED
Fall Fishing
Derby
26
Junior Beginner Tennis Clinics & Quickstart
Every Sunday enjoy Breakfast & Lunch Buffet 10:30am-1:30pm
Golf Outing
CLUBHOUSE
CLOSED
CLUBHOUSE
CLOSED
19
12
Parking Lot will
be closed for
maintenance
27
20
13
6
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
11:00am - 1:30pm
Includes iced tea and dessert
CLUBHOUSE
CLOSED
5
Tue
Soup & Salad Buffet
Mon
28
21
14
7
Wed
Wild Game
& Bourbon
Dinner
Tennis Men’s
Night Every
Thursday
6:30-8pm
Thu
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LNO
Pinterest Party
Ladies Golf Witches
Tournament & Luncheon
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15
8
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Golf Outing
Family Halloween Party
& Hay Ride
30
Italian Buffet
Dinner
Breast Cancer
Tennis Mixer
23
16
9
2
Fri
Top 24
Go
Tournam lf
ent
2nd Annual
Golf Awards
Dinner
Men’s Only
Tennis 9-11am
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24
Witches &
Warlocks Golf
Tournament
17th-18th
17
10
3
Sat
Men’s Cardio Tennis Saturday mornings
Women’s Cardio Tennis Wednesday mornings
Junior Beginner Tennis Clinic & Quickstart
Women’s Tennis Clinics every Monday
Kid’s
Christmas
Crafts
25
18
11
Dinner
World of Wines
26
19
12
5
Clubhouse
closes at 3
Thanksgiving
Buffet
Thu
27
20
13
6
Taste of the
Orient Dinner
Buffet
Fri
28
21
Member
Appreciation
Mixer
14
7
Sat
It’s not too late to book your holiday gatherings and get-togethers at the
Club! We offer a variety of event spaces as well as outstanding menus
to leave your guests impressed. Weekdays and weeknights are still
available – but going fast – so call Katie today at 448-6593.
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17
10
4
Wed
Cardio Tennis Wednesday mornings
CLUBHOUSE
CLOSED
CLUBHOUSE
CLOSED
CLUBHOUSE
CLOSED
CLUBHOUSE
CLOSED
CLUBHOUSE
CLOSED
3
Tue
Men’s Night Tennis Thursday nights
30
23
16
9
2
Mon
Cardio Tennis Friday mornings
29
22
15
8
1
Sun
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Men’s Cardio Tennis Saturday mornings
Women’s Tennis and Cardio Tennis Clinics every Monday
Every Sunday enjoy Breakfast & Lunch Buffet 10:30am-1:30pm
Wild game night
comedy
The Country Club of Paducah
6500 Turnberry Drive
Paducah, KY 42001
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Dining Room
270-534-0828
Tue - Thu
10:30am - 9:00pm
Fri
10:30am - 10:00pm
Sat
10:30am - 10:00pm
Sun
10:30am - 8:00pm
Golf Shop
270-554-5330
Tue - Fri
9:00am-5:00pm
Weekends
8:00am-5:00pm
Mon
closed
Kentucky Room Bar
Tue - Thu
10:30am - 10:00pm
Fri
10:30am - 11:00pm
Sat
9:00am - 11:00pm
Sun
9:00am - 9:00pm
Tennis Shop &
Fitness Center
270-554-7065
Mon - Fri
6:00am - 8:00pm
Sat
8:00am - 4:00pm
Sun
12:00pm - 5:00pm
The parking lot has been
undergoing a
transformation as it gets a
new seal coat and
new striping.
The lot is expected to be
closed just one more day
on the 5th in order to
complete the project.
Pool & Snack
Bar
Closed for the
season
Contact information for Club Management:
Tim Straley, GM
Michael Harlow, Executive Chef
Kristie Ison, Dining Room Mgr
Katie Graves, Banq & Event Mgr
Angie Skees, Office Manager
Jason Stilley, Golf Pro
Larry Hantle, GCS
Chris Dallas, Tennis Pro
[email protected] 448-6594
448-6596
[email protected]
448.6597
[email protected] 448-6593
[email protected] 448-6590
[email protected] 554-6595
[email protected] 554-0468
[email protected] 554-7065
STAY CONNECTED:The Club offers free WiFi
access in the main clubhouse and at the pool
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