Longue Vue Club

Longue Vue contacts:
In this issue:
Main Clubhouse Number
412-793-2232
Vue from Greens
Golf Pro Shop Number
412-793-2375
Clubhouse Fax Number
412-793-2584
General Email
[email protected]
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Tips from Derek
Member Guest Shoot
Paint Monkeyt
Thanksgiving
Legacy Membership
Game Dinner
New Members
Calendars
Holiday Happenings
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Longue Vue Club Website: www.longuevue.org
Longue Vue Club
November 2014
BREAK BREAD AND CLAYS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Curious about Sporting Clays?
Looking to Improve your Shooting Skills?
Want to Enjoy Time with Fellow Shooting Enthusiasts?
Target Saturday, November 15, for a great event at the Shooting Ground.
The Shooting Committee invites you to break bread and clays with fellow
shooters of all levels at the Shooting Ground.
 Continental breakfast: 10:00 a.m.
Lesson and One round of Shooting or Two rounds of Shooting
 Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This event is open to first time shooters, beginning shooters and weathered sportsmen.
The cost for shooting, lesson and refreshments is $50.00. When making reservations
by calling 412-793-2232, please indicate whether you
are a new/beginner shooter or an experienced shooter.
Retreat to the shooting lodge to talk targets and techniques with friends over lunch.
If you haven’t been to the shooting ground recently - this
event provides a great introduction to sporting clays at
Longue Vue. Your Shooting Committee has been active
in renovating the lodge, replacing machinery in the trap
houses and revitalizing the sport. The views from the Shooting Ground are spectacular,
why not point your sights toward this event and join in the fun!
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THE VUE FROM THE GREENS
There is a lot going on with the many fall projects on the golf course. The staff
and I have been working diligently with long hours to take advantage of the recent weather
during the end of the month. But here is a quick update of all that went down in October:
Fall Cultural Practices:
During the month, we completed aerification on tees and approaches by pulling
an 5/8 inch core at 3 inches. In addition to core aeration, we verticutted and groomed each
playing surface muiltiple times throughout the month. Fairways were sliced during the first
week of the month, with an additional time scheduled for the first week in November. Towards the latter part of
October, we were able to aerify all the target greens on the driving range in addition to restoring the Driving
Range tees by aerifying, topdressing and overseeding before the Winter. This process will be repeated next
Spring before the season starts.
#5 Green Restoration:
The wet weather during the middle part of the month, especially east of here has put Aspen, the firm
handling the restoration, about a week behind schedule. However, the good news is that as I type this article, the
process of stripping the existing putting surface has begun. The overall scope of the project is expected to take 57 days depending on weather. As a result of the delay, the logistics of XGD being installed into the green this fall
is not going to work due to scheduling conflicts. The good news is that plenty of material has been developed for
Aspen to use in the restoration project to help with cost and incorporate our native mix into the surface that will
resemble the other greens on the course. This project is going to send a major shock to the green and now we
are affording the opportunity for the surface to settle, overwinter and heal prior to having the traffic associated
with the drainage installation compromising the restoration project. XGD will be in the Pittsburgh region during
both the Spring and Fall time period for us to reschedule. Another positive is that it will allow me to monitor the
drainage of the newly contoured putting surface over the next couple of months to ensure proper XGD installation
once the time comes.
XGD Progress:
XGD has passed the halfway point with hole numbers 8,10,11,15,17 and 18 being completed. Numbers 6 and 7 should be finished during the first week of November.
#3 Black/Blue Tee:
The in-house construction project on the back tee of #3 was a huge success and the staff began sodding the finished product on the last day of the month. Here are a couple of bullet points of what was accomplished:
The project allowed us to double the width of the old tee surface
We were able to gain distance on both sides of the tee, Yardages now range from 180 to a front pin location when using front portion of tee to 230 to a back pin location from the back portion of the tee
A huge benefit was that we were able to address the angle of the tee as well, the old tee was positioned
off the existing terrain that created an angle to the center of the approach. With manipulating the
hillside to the right of the tee, I was able to alter the angle of the tee towards the front middle of the
green. (My apologies to Derek for his recent newletter article on how to pick your target line using #3
as a reference)
#5 Forward Tee:
During the last week of the month, I began setting the foundation for the new forward tee on #5 using the
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THE VUE FROM THE GREENS (CONT.)
material that was developed from the project on #3. I expect this project to be completed by the middle of the
month, as a lot of time is associated with forming the new contours and compacting on an existing severe
slope. The new tee should shorten the fifth by roughly 15-20 yards for the forward tee players.
October was an exciting and productive month as we put a stamp on the 2014 season. Outside of
the before mentioned projects, we were able to conduct key agronomic practices before going into winter
while blowing a few leaves along the way. Please check out the blog (http://longuevuegreens.blogspot.com/)
or follow us on Twitter (@lvcgreens) for progress on the projects and all the other happenings on the
course. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation as we continue to make Longue Vue the best
that it can be!
Fairways and Dreams,
Josh Saunders and the Greens Staff
GOLF TIPS FROM THE PROS BY DEREK DEJIDAS , PGA
Off-Season Putting Drills (Part 1)
As the fall breeze gets colder, autumn will soon give way to winter, and another
year of golf in western Pa will come to a close. Over the next few months, I’ll be
giving you several drills that you can do during this down time in your home or office that will help you to improve your game by the start of spring. Many of these
drills will be centralized around putting and the short game, due to the fact that unless you have high ceilings, it is much easier to swing a shorter club indoors!
Lets start with putting. The direction the golf ball rolls off the putter is 80% affected
by the angle of the face at impact and only 20% affected by the path of the putter. I
often see golfers spend an extraordinary amount of time and effort reading the
green, attempting to pick the perfect line, only to roll their ball over a completely
different spot than where they were looking. In order to roll the ball in the direction
in which you intend, or if you tend to struggle with short putts, try this drill:
 Find the corner of a piece of wooden furniture, a doorframe, or really any firm surface at a right angle.
 Set up, as you would while addressing the ball, with the putter flat against your prop (See image below).
 Make your putting stroke. You should hear one knock as the putter contacts
the furniture. This will happen because the entire face of the putter contacted the
wood at the same time, meaning that the face angle was square to your intended
target line. If you hear more than one distinct knock, then either the heel or toe of
the putter contacted the wood before the rest of the face, meaning that the face
was either open or closed and your ball would have rolled either right or left of
your intended line.
It is important to note that the shaft of the putter should be leaning towards the
target, as in the photo at right.
For more golf instruction tips, please visit derekdejidas.com. To schedule a lesson with Derek, please call the Longue Vue Club Golf Professional Shop at (412)
793-2375.
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2014 J. K. ELLIS CUP CHAMPIONSHIPRESULTS
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2014 J. K.
Ellis Cup. It was a long summer, but the team of Kevin
Heher and Bill Pietragallo triumphed in the end.
1st Place:
Kevin Heher and Bill Pietragallo
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2nd Place:
Andy Voigt and Joe O’Toole
3rd Place:
(tie)
John Simon and John Pelusi
Bob Weiss and Mike Ennis
5th Place:
Jan Marks and Mark Trabucco
Dave Magyar and Bill Swartz
David Koi and Scott Oehrle
James Troutman and Kevin Gordon
Bill Pietragallo and Kevin Heher are all smiles
after securing the 2014 J. K. Ellis Memorial
Championship Cup.
2014 MIXED MEMBER-MEMBER WINNERS
Congratulations to Brad and Blair McKean, the 2014 Mixed Member/Member Champions. The McKeans emerged victorious in a tough match against runners-up, Dick and
Nancy Zappala. Kudos to both couples for a great season!
2014 PLAY WITH THE PROS RESULTS
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
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-7
-6
-5
Jim Hoffman & Shane Mason
Morgan McCoy & Shane Mason
Bob Ventura & Steve Antenucci
Chris O’Connor & Derek DeJidas
2014 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY EVENT
Come out for the final golf event of the year. The Men’s Cross Country on Saturday, November 15. This event will be a 10:00 shotgun with a $20 entry fee. Please sign –up
through the tee sheet.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN THE PRO SHOP
Once again the pro shop is offering free personalization on Titleist balls. Personalized
balls are a great gift for friends, coworkers and family. Orders placed through December
5th will be guaranteed to arrive in time for Christmas. Please use the order form included with this newsletter or call the pro shop for additional information.
The pro shop also has a great assortment of gifts and stocking stuffers.
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MEMBER GOLF DAYS —EXTEND YOUR GOLF SEASON
LVC Members love to golf and we want to see the season extend for as long as possible. Through the month of November, a decision will be made each Sunday and confirmed on Monday if the club will open for Member Golf Days on Tuesday and Wednesday of that week. Tee times will be available from 10:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The Men’s
Locker Room will be staffed and provide beverage service. Members and their guests
taking advantage of the bonus days of golf are welcome to enjoy a soup and sandwich
lunch in the Janssen Room for a cost of $7.50. The Driving Range will be open on days
where carts are permitted on the course.
2014 CADDIE BANQUET
The 2014 Caddie banquet was held on October 15. At
this year’s caddie banquet, the club honored Nathan
Hurrell, a caddie who tragically lost his life earlier this
year, by naming our Caddie of the Year award in his
memory. A perpetual plaque can be found inside the
entrance to the Pro Shop.
Jaison Jones was named the 2014 Nathan A. Hurrell
Caddie of the year. Congratulations Jaison!
A special thank you to the Longue Vue SWAT and
Golf Committee, as well as all of the members that
made contributions to make this a special evening!
Assistant Golf Professional, Derek DeJidas
congratulates Jaison Jones, 2014 caddie of the
year.
MEMBER GUEST SHOOT
The First Annual Member Guest Shoot was held at the Shooting Ground on Saturday,
October 18. Members and their guest competed for top honors.
1st Place:
Jason Ross and guest, Joe Gaydos
2nd Place: Pete Watkins and guest, Fred Grove
3rd Place: David Cannon and guest, Kevin Garber
Jason Ross and Joe Gaydos
Pete Watkins and Fred Grove
Kevin Garber and Dave Cannon
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PAINT MONKEY FOR KIDS—SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Bring your kids to LVC on Sunday, November 23 for a great
day of creative artistry.
10:30 a.m. - Chef Phil will present a class on dessert pizzas
and everyone will design their own edible masterpiece.
11:30 a.m. - Kids’ Lunch Buffet
12:30 p.m.—Begin work on an individual work of art —the Paint
Monkey instructor will spend time with everyone as they begin
their penguin portrait.
2:30 p.m.—Everyone will go home with their unique artwork.
This artwork will be suitable for framing and makes a great gift for the holidays. The cost
for the days activities, including lunch and the painting is $45.00 per child. Please call to
make reservations for a day your kids and grandkids will not soon forget. Reservations
must be made by Sunday, November 16th. Thank you.
ENJOY THANKSGIVING AT YOUR CLUB
Plan to celebrate the bounty of the season and share Thanksgiving Dinner at Longue
Vue with special friends and family. Everyone at your table
may select their favorite entrée from the Chef's special
menu. Each dinner is served with your choice of soup or salad and dessert. There will be special selections for children
12 and under. Seating is available from 1:00- 3:30 p.m.
Please call the Club at 412-793-2232 for reservations. $27.95 for adults and $8.95 for children 4 -12.
LET LONGUE VUE DO THE COOKING THIS THANKSGIVING
For those of you who want to savor Thanksgiving Dinner in
your home surrounded by family and friends, let Longue Vue
prepare the dinner! Thanksgiving to Go is a great option to
enjoy at home or to take to the home of a friend or relative. Whether you order a favorite side or a complete turkey
dinner, our culinary staff will ensure you relish every
bite. Leave the cooking to Longue Vue, we can do everything but the dishes, as you spend time relaxing in the company of those you love on this
special holiday. An order form is included with this newsletter. Many options are available. You may call, fax or email your order in to the Club. The deadline for placing an
order is Friday, November 21. Happy Thanksgiving!
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ENSURE THE FAMILY TRADITION CONTINUES
The 2014 Longue Vue Legacy Program
is designed to recognize the rich tradition of the
Club and reward the commitment and support of
members and their families. This special Legacy Initiative ends December 31, 2014!
The 2014 Legacy program is open to more family members than ever before. Grandparents, parents, children,
grandchildren, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews
and first cousins are eligible to join as Legacy Members.
Charter Membership Initiation Fee
Ages 18 - 30*
$ 5,000
Ages 31 - 40
$10,000
Ages 41 - 64
$12,500
Ages 65 - 69
$ 6,250
(Special Charter)
Ages 70 & over $ 5,000
(Special Charter)
*Per the by-laws, a member will not be classified as a Charter until
turning 31.
Social Membership Initiation Fee
Ages 18 - 30
$ 2,500
Ages 31 - 40
$ 5,000
Ages 41 & over $6,250
Dues remain age appropriate.
Times change, but not the bonds of family or the
special times shared at Longue Vue. Whether
they have grown up at Longue Vue or visited,
welcome them home with incredible initiation
values.
For more information, please contact Emily Ojerholm, Director of Marketing and Membership at
[email protected] or 412-793-2232 ext. 212.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Mr. Robert J. Fitzgerald (Margaret {Peggy})
Charter (Provisional)
Principal – Bridges and Company
209 Pinecreek Road
Wexford, PA 15090
1028 Jefferson Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Mr. Andrew Anthony Simasek, III (Elizabeth {Liz})
Charter (Legacy)
Sales and Product Development—Trading Apps. Ltd.
380 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10168
1500 Pinehurst Lane
Oakmont, PA 15139
Mrs. Constance Zahorchak
Charter (Provisional)
12 16 Macon Avenue
Unit 1
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
PENNSYLVANIA GAME DINNER—FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21
Enjoy LVC venison, wild boar, steelhead trout and game
birds, all native to Pennsylvania. Join us on Friday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m. for a special dinner crafted by our
Chef that features a variety of wild game that is available
in Pennsylvania.
Stations will be set up in the Living Room that will allow you to taste and sample different dishes prepared by our culinary staff. Finish off the evening with
homemade apple dumplings. Please call for reservations: 412-793-2232.
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NOVEMBER 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Shooting Ground
Open
2 Sunday Brunch
Southern Family
Dinner
Shooting Ground
Open
3 Club and Pro
Shop Closed
4 Please check for
availability of Golf
Course and Soup
& Sandwich lunch
5 Please check for
availability of Golf
Course and Soup &
Sandwich lunch
6 Shooting Under
the Lights
7
8
Shooting Ground
Open
9
Shooting Ground
Open
10 Club and Pro
Shop Closed
11 Please check
for availability of
Golf Course and
Soup & Sandwich
12 Please check
for availability of
Golf Course and
Soup &\ Sandwich
13 Shooting Under
the Lights
14 Italian Wine
Tasting Dinner
15 Introduction to
Shooting
Coss Country Golf
Event
16
Shooting Ground
Open
17 Club and Pro
Shop Closed
18 Please check
for availability of
Golf Course and
Soup & Sandwich
19 Please check
for availability of
Golf Course and
Soup & Sandwich
20 Shooting Under the Lights
21 Pennsylvania
Game Dinner
22
Shooting Ground
Open
25 Please check
for availability of
Golf Course and
Soup & Sandwich
26 Please check
for availability of
Golf Course and
Soup & Sandwich
27 Thanksgiving
Dinner and Thanksgiving to Go
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29
Shooting Ground
Open
Board Meeting
23 Kids Cooking
& Paint Monkey
Class
Shooting Open
24 Club and Pro
Shop Closed
30
Watch for Fun on the Paddle Courts in the New Year—Everyone Welcome!
Friday, January 30—Welcome Back Paddle Social at the Paddle Hut
Friday, February 20—Paddle Social—save the date!
Shooting Ground
Open
NOVEMBER DINING HOURS
The Grill Room - A jacket is required for males over the age of ten on Saturday evenings (tie optional).
Dinner - Thursday 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The Janssen Room - Family Dining - Casual Attire
Lunch - Thursday through Saturday 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Dinner - Thursday: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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DECEMBER 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1 Club and Pro Shop
Closed
2 Club and Pro
Shop Closed
3
4 Shooting Ground
Closed
5
6 Shooting Ground
Open
7
Shooting Ground
Open
8
Club and Pro Shop
Closed
9
10
11 Ladies’ Golf
Holiday Party
Shooting Under the
Lights
12
Bring Your Bunch
to Lunch
13 Shooting
Ground Open
14 Family Holiday Brunch and
Dinner Parties
Shooting Ground
Open
15
Club and Pro Shop
Closed
16
17
18
Shooting Under the
Lights
19
Bring your Bunch
to Lunch
20 Shooting
Ground Open
21 Shooting
Ground Open
22 Club and Pro
Shop Closed
23 Club and Pro
Shop Closed
24 Club and Pro
Shop Closed
25
26
27 Shooting
Ground Open
28
Shooting Ground
Open
29
Club and Pro Shop
Closed
30
31 Family New
Year’s Eve Party
The Club will close on January 1, and
will reopen Friday, January 30.
Club and Pro
Shop Closed
Merry Christmas!
New Year’s Eve a
al carter Dining
Longue Vue Annual Grand Wine Tasting—Friday, February 6
Wine Lovers will not want to miss this event. There will be over 60 wines to
sample from our wine vendors and great food from the Chef.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Ladies’ Golf Holiday Party—Thursday, December 11
Bring Your Bunch to Lunch - Fridays, December 12 and December 19
This a great way to entertain friends, office staff and neighbors. The Club is beautifully decorated,
holiday music fills the air and the delicious buffet will please everyone. Holiday Lunch Buffet runs
from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The cost for Bring Your Bunch to Lunch is $24.50 per person.
Family Holiday Brunch Party - Sunday, December 14
Family Holiday Dinner Party - Sunday, December 14
Family New Year’s Eve Party and Dining - Wednesday, December 31
Don’t forget about our New Year’s Eve Dining as the Chef has prepared an upscale a la carte
menu suited to welcoming the new year!
For those of you who enjoy a lively party - our Family New Year’s Eve Party will be from 5:30 –
9:00 p.m. Dance to music provided by the DJ, who will lead us in the countdown to the New Year
at 8:30 p.m. There will be dinner favorites for adults and kids. Please join us as revelers of all ages ring in the New Year at Longue Vue!