september 2013 - Longue Vue Club

Longue Vue contacts:
Main Clubhouse Number
412-793-2232
Golf Pro Shop Number
412-793-2375
Clubhouse Fax Number
412-793-2584
General Email
[email protected]
In this issue:
Vue From the Greens
Parent Child Results
Deibold Cup
F. C. Snyder Results
Helen Crozier Davis
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3
3
4
Paddle Tennis
LVC Bridge
Looking Ahead
Legacy Program
New Members
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6
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7
Events Calendar
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Longue Vue Club Website: www.longuevue.org
Longue Vue Club
September 2013
LVC TEAM CAPTURES 2013 DEIBOLD CUP
Congratulations to the Longue Vue team for winning the 2013 Diebold Cup! A solid start at
Oakmont Country Club on Friday during the first singles session left our team just 2 1/2
points off the lead. Then Longue Vue Club won the last three sessions of scotch, better
ball, and the second singles session at Fox Chapel, Pittsburgh Field Club, and here at
Longue Vue, to pull away to a 16 1/2 point victory. This is only the fourth time Longue Vue
has won, the last victory was in 1995. Congratulations to all of our players for their outstanding play which resulted in this exciting victory! . A solid start at Oakmont Country
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THE VUE FROM THE GREENS
Mother Nature finally cooperated during the month of August with great stretches of temperatures
and well-timed rains. In return, the golf course was in great shape and the playing conditions were conducive for great golf! With that being said, rounds were up and it is important to remind everyone to make the
effort to repair ball marks on greens and replace divots in the fairways.
We had the privilege of prepping the course for the final day of the Diebold matches during the first
of the month to provide championship conditions. Congratulations to the Longue Vue team for bringing
home the cup and protecting their home turf! One of the well-timed rains didn’t slow down Mrs. Crimmins
from claiming the Ladies Club Championship, congrats to her and the other winners from the two day event.
Outside of regular course maintenance, we embarked on a seeding project in the rough during the
middle of the month that yielded great results. Following the Jim Henry, the plan is to embark on more areas
for establishment of turf type Tall Fescue prior to the frost season settling in. This will be an on-going process for years to come during the months of August and September and we apologize in advance for any
inconvenience. The goal is to continue incorporating the cultivar of turf type Tall Fescue into our high traffic,
disease prone, lack of irrigation and Poa ridden areas throughout the golf course to provide improved playing
surfaces and healthier turf for the seasons to come.
September is shaping up to be a perfect month on the course and I’m excited at the health of the
golf course going into the fall. I wanted to remind everyone that aerification will be conducted on the greens during September 24-26. Until then, I look forward to seeing you on
the course.
Fairways and Dreams,
Josh Saunders and The Greens Staff
PARENT CHILD TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Gross Division
1st Place:
2nd Place :
Jay and Scott Troutman
Steve and Jimmy Walker
Jeff and Charlie Troutman
Gary and Stu Lotz
71
72
72
72
Net Division
1st Place
Jan and Lucas Marks
58
Callaway Division
1st Place
Jeff and Jack Troutman
70
Congrats to Jeff and Charlie Troutman for winning the Father/ Son Tournament a week earlier!
PACE OF PLAY
PACE OF PLAY---There have been a number of instances of slow play at Longue Vue; defined as 18-Hole
rounds taking well over 4 hours. This is a widespread issue that the USGA has targeted and that detracts
from the golf experience for everyone. The Golf Committee is compelled to address this by sending letters to
those involved. Complaints regarding pace of play come to various members of the golf shop staff and to
members of the Golf Committee. Those complaints and any letters sent will be confidential. A positive response to this situation will benefit everyone at Longue Vue.
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MELISSA RIMMIN IS LADIES’ CLUB CHAMPION
Congratulations to Melissa Crimmins, the
2013 Longue Vue Club Champion!
Runner-up: Blair McKean
First Place Low Net: Kathleen Dee
Net Flight Champion: Karen Crawford
Net Flight Runner-up: Joan Taylor
Kudos to all the ladies on a great tournament!
Pictured, from left to right are Blair McKean, 2013 Champion
Melissa Crimmins, Kathleen Dee, and Karen Crawford
HUSBAND AND WIFE TOU RNAMENT
Kudos to all the couples who participated in
the Husband and Wife Tournament on Sunday, August 24.
For the second year in a row, Lindsay and
Ben Sera (pictured) were awarded the trophy
as Low Gross winners. Securing the Low Net
victory by match of cards were Karen and Jim
Crawford with Linda and Rick Ban as Low Net
runners–up.
F. C. SNYDER SCHOLARSHIP TOURNAMENT
Everyone was a winner at the F. C. Snyder/Longue Vue Club Scholarship Tournaments, especially the 26 students who were awarded scholarships as a result of the generosity of so
many. Special thanks to all the participants, the donors of raffle prizes, the hole sponsors,
and many more who gave generously to support this wonderful scholarship program.
THANK YOU!
Congratulations to the winners of the golf tournament:
1st Place
Chad Buckwalter, Paul Buckwalter, Owen Mulvaney, Giuseppe Scalamonga (-21)
2nd Place
Barb DeWitt, Mark DeWitt, Flo Pizzica, Mallory Ruhling (-18)
3rd Place
Matt Betzler, Anthony Iorio, Nick Iorio, Zack Turek (-17)
AERATION OF THE GREENS
The grounds crew will be aerating our greens from Tuesday, September 24 through Thursday, September 26. The course will be totally closed all three days. The Pro Shop and
Driving range will be closed Tuesday, September 24, and Wednesday, September 25, but
will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday September 26.
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EDGEWOOD CHALLENGE MATCH—WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Please support this fun event. Edgewood has already filled most of their spots. Let's make sure we have a
great turnout here for our side. The cost or the event is $100 and includes, lunch. golf, carts, prizes and dinner. You will be paired with another LVC member and two players for Edgewood. Each twosome will post a
better ball score with the top scores counting for each squad. The event will be a 1:00 p.m. shotgun (lunch
begins at 11:30 a.m.), and is open to the first 32 players who sign-up through tee sheet at
www.longuevue.org.
SENIOR INTERCLUB MATCHES SEPTEMBER 5 AND 26
Members of the Longue Vue Senior Interclub team are reminded to sign up for the make-up matches
through the online tee sheet at www.longuevue.org. On Thursday, September 5, the team will play at Butler Country Club. The match against South Hills will take place on Thursday, September 26th. We hope to
see you at both matches.
UPCOMING MEN’S EVENTS
Labor Day Event - Monday, September 2
Two man scramble, pick your own partner. Low handicap plays at 70%, high handicap at 30%. The fee is $20
cash and $15 for the pro shop event. Pro Shop will pair groups. Pro Shop event is the combined net scores of the
paired groups. Please sign up through the tee sheet. Event will be a 9:00 a.m. shotgun.
Jim Henry SWAT Invitational - Friday and Saturday , September 6 and 7
Seersucker SWAT - Saturday, September 14
Play will be from a combination of white and blue tees. The format is better ball of partners played at 75% handicap, using the white tee handicap and the white tee hole ratings. The Pro Shop will make the pairings by partnering
the lowest handicap with the highest handicap, the second lowest with he second highest, and so on. The entry fee
is $30/man with the pot being distributed to the best team scores on
the front nine, the back nine, and the overall eighteen. There will be
an optional $10 net and gross skins game. Sign-up through the tee
sheet for this 9:30 a.m. shotgun. Please note there will be no play
on the course before the event.
Super SWAT - Saturday, September 21
Closing SWAT Dinner - Friday, October 4
Closing “H” SWAT - Saturday, October 19
HELEN CROZIER DAVIS TROPHY
The 2013 Helen Crozier Davis Trophy was awarded to the team of
Joan Taylor and Diana Senan. A one-hole playoff resulted in second place being awarded to Flo Pizzica and Kim Tucker. Sharon
Nelson and Marge Leonard placed third. The Helen Crozier Davis
Tournament, contested on August 13 and 14, was a two-day, low
net aggregate, better ball of partners event played at 7/8 handicap.
Pictured holding the trophy are Joan Taylor (in red) and Diana Senan.
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LADIES’ 7 HOLERS CONTINUES THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19
Join us every Thursday night through September 19th, at the practice tee at 5:30 p.m. Steve Antenucci,
our head pro, will provide a mini clinic for 30 minutes. At 6:00 p.m., we will separate into skill groups and
head up to #1 to play from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Each threesome will have a current LVC Women's golf member
to play with and to provide coaching on etiquette, golf rules, etc. We will play a scramble in a shotgun format if the first several holes are open; some may alternatively want to play their own balls. After play, head
back to the Clubhouse to enjoy dinner/drinks together. All women are welcome. The cost for those who
are not golfing members is $50.00, which includes the use of a cart. The fee for golfing members is $10
for the cart. This is a great opportunity for women of various golfing skills to participate in a weekly event.
For more information please contact Caren Tobin at 412-576-8294. Please use the online tee system to
register each week or call the Pro Shop at 412-793-2375, so that we can plan accordingly.
ENJOY LESSONS, LUNCH AND BRIDGE
Double your fun and enjoyment of Bridge by leaning Duplicate! LVC is offering FREE lessons
by transitioning from “Party” to “Duplicate” Bridge. Learn how easy it is! The lessons will cover the use of bidding boxes, scoring, and how to double your enjoyment of the games. In addition, you will learn how to follow the movement, how to manage
the boards, how strategies differ, and how learning complicated
conventions isn’t necessary.
Plan to join us every Thursday from 10:15 -11:45 a.m. The lessons are free to LVC members and guests. Our instructor is
John Bernhard, Certified ACBL Director. Lunch and Bridge follow. We invite you stay for the lunch buffet which includes a
beverage for $21.00. Afterward put your new or improved skills
to work and enjoy bridge.
PADDLE SEASON WILL SOON BE HERE
PLATFORM TENNIS, better known as “PADDLE”, will soon be here for the season! Relish exercise in the fresh air - learn and play “PADDLE”. This is the great cold weather sport at Longue Vue,
come join us and you will not notice the gray skies of winter!!
Platform tennis is easy to learn and play. People of all ages and skill levels come together to enjoy this game. It is an equally well suited as a family activity, a social activity for a group of friends, or as
a competitive team sport. Longue Vue boasts five men’s teams and four women’s teams that participate
in the Western Pennsylvania Platform Tennis Association. The game is played as a doubles sport with
two players on each side of the net. The court (½ the size of a tennis court) has a heated floor to melt the
snow and ice and is surrounded by heavily gauged wire fencing (screens). The ball can hit the court AND
the screen before you return it, making it easier for the player to
return a ball. Come and learn as a family or with a group of friends
or brush up your existing skills.
For more information about the sport, private or semiprivate paddle lessons, or if you are interested in joining a team,
you may contact the paddle hut at 412-793-2232 ext. 280 or Tom
Mercer directly at 412-334-5440 or ([email protected])
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LONGUE VUE EXPANDS LEGACY PROGRAM
It bears repeating, our membership is second to none. This is true of their family as well.
Longue Vue has always had a Legacy Membership Program in place, but now it is even more
family friendly. Grandchildren, children, parents, siblings, nieces and nephews of current members in good standing are entitled to join the club under the Longue Vue Legacy Program. Legacy members will be locked in at 50% of the full initiation in effect at the time they join. Those
joining under the age of 40 are permitted to participate in the Intermediate Programs with initiation fees and annual credits applied to their Legacy initiation until satisfied. Those participating
in the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate Programs would not be responsible for the balance of their initiation should their membership terminate for any reason. Now is a great time to
encourage your family to make your club their club.
LOOKING AHEAD AT LVC
The pool may be closing, but there is still lots of time to enjoy golf, shooting and racquet sports.
In addition, there are lots of great events ahead. Mark your calendars, you won’t want to miss
any of the fun.
Sunday, October 6 - Family Fall Festival
Friday, October 25 - Family Halloween Party with Haunted Attic and “Spooktacular Booffet”
Thursday, November 24 - Thanksgiving at Longue Vue. Enjoy a limited a la carte menu at the
Club with seating available from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. or order your
Thanksgiving Dinner to Go
Thursday, December 12 - Ladies’ Golf and Paddle Holiday Party
Friday, December 13 - Bring Your Bunch to Lunch
Sunday, December 15 - Family Holiday Parties
Friday, December 20 - Bring Your Bunch to Lunch
Longue Vue is happy to help you plan your holiday gathering of any size
from an intimate dinner to a large office party. Please remember to book your holiday party
early for the best selection of dates and venues. Our events coordinator Crystal Belsterling will
be happy to assist you in scheduling and planning a special event at the Club.
SEPTEMBER DINING HOURS
The Grill Room and Pink Terrace
A jacket is required for all males over the age of 10 on Saturday evenings. Tie optional.
Lunch Hours: Tuesday through Saturday: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dinner Hours: Tuesday through Thursday: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 5:00 - 9:30 p.m.
The Janssen Room and Green Terrace
Family Dining - Casual Attire
Dinner Hours: Tuesday through Thursday: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 5:00 - 9:30 p.m.
There is still time to enjoy Chef Phil’s delicious entrées on the terraces!
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Alex Thomson
Mr. Alexander Thomson (Veronica Corpuz)
Nicholas (Nico) Grzymkowski, 5
Charter
714 Savannah Avenue
Pittsburg, PA 15221
Houston Harbuagh
401 Liberty Avenue, 22nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Susan Golomb
Ms. Susan Golomb
Special Charter
5627 North Umberland Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
PNC Financial Services
620 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Todd and Leigh Fleming
Mr. Todd Fleming (Leigh)
Cooper, 5; Graham, 1
Charter Legacy
441 Kittanning Pike
Pittsburgh, Pa 15215
PDS Industries
1 Quality Way
Irwin, PA 15642
Sandy, Roz and Parker Neiman
Mrs. Roslyn Neiman (Sanford)
Social
841 Canterbury Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Howard Hanna
5501 Baum Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
LONGUE VUE SHOOTING GROUND
Looking for a new fall sport? The Longue Vue Shooting Ground offers skeet, trap and 5 stand for your sporting
pleasure. The Shooting Ground is open on Wednesday nights from 4:00 p.m. to dusk. Shooting is available on
Saturdays from 11:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Club has
guns, vests, safety glasses, ear protection and ammunition available for your use. Walt
Oggier, our shooting instructor and attendant, is available to work with shooters of all ages
and experience levels. He may be contacted through the Club at (412) 793-2232, ext. 273.
SEPTEMBER 2013
Sun
Mon
Tue
1 Shooting Ground
Open 12:00– 5:00
p.m.
SWAT
Pool open 11:00 a.m.
2
Pool Picnic
Labor Day Golf Event
Pool Open 11:00 a.m.
- 8:00 p.m.
Labor Day Scramble
3 Club and Pro Shop
Closed
8 Shooting Ground
Open 12:00– 5:00 p.m.
9 Club and Pro Shop
Closed
15 Shooting Ground
Open 12:00– 5:00 p.m.
Grill Room closed for
Lunch, Pink Terrace
is open
22 Shooting Ground
Open 12:00– 5:00 p.m.
Thu
Fri
Sat
4 Ladies’ Member/
Member
Shooting Ground
Open
5 Ladies’ Interclub at
Oakmont
Senior Interclub at
South Hills
Bridge at LVC
6
Jim Henry
SWAT Invitational
10 Ladies’ Beat the
Pros
Pink Terrace is closed
for lunch
11 Shooting Ground
Open
LVC - Edgewood
Challenge
12
Bridge at LVC
13 Ladies’ Shoot Out
14 Shooting Ground
Open 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Seersucker SWAT
16 Club and Pro
Shop Closed
17 Ladies’
Grandmother’s Tournament
18 Shooting Ground
Open
19
Bridge at LVC
20
McLaughlin Cup at
Longue Vue
21 Shooting Ground
23 Club and Pro
Shop Closed
24 Aeration - Golf
Course and Pro Shop
Closed
25 Shooting Ground
Open
Aeration - Golf Course
and Pro Shop Closed
26 Senior Interclub at
Butler
Aeration - Golf
Course Closed
Pink Terrace is closed
for dinner
Bridge at LVC
27
28 Shooting
Ground Open
11:00 a.m.—4:00
p.m.
Men’s and Ladies
SWAT
McLaughlin Cup
29 Shooting Ground
Open 12:00– 5:00 p.m.
Wed
Abernethy Cup at Fox
Chapel
7Jim Henry SWAT
Invitational
Shooting Ground
Open 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Open 11:00 a.m.—
4:00 p.m.
Super SWAT
Men’s SWAT
30 Club and Pro Shop
Closed
Men’s SWAT
OCTOBER 2013
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Ladies’ Match
Play
2 Shooting Ground
Open
3
Bridge at LVC
4
5
Shooting Ground
Open
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
6 Shooting Ground
Open 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Family Fall Festival
7 Club and Pro
Shop Closed
8 Ladies’ Closing
SWAT and Dinner
9 Shooting Ground
Open
10
Bridge at LVC
11
12 Shooting Ground
Open 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
1
Shooting Ground Open
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
14 Club and Pro
Shop Closed
15
16 Shooting Ground
Open
17
Bridge at LVC
Ladies’ Cross Country
18
19 Shooting Ground
Open
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
20
Shooting Ground Open
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
21 Club and Pro
Shop Closed
22
23 Shooting Ground
Open
24
Bridge at LVC
25 Halloween Dinner
Buffet and Haunted
Attic
No a la carte dining
26
Shooting Ground
Open
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
27
Shooting Ground Open
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
28 Club and Pro
Shop Closed
29
30 Shooting Ground
Open
31
Bridge a LVC