October 2015 - Governors Club

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CLUB
LIFE
Governors Club  October 2015  Volume 3, Number 10
One Extraordinary Day!
September 29, 2015, had Jack Nicklaus
written all over it. Jack and Barbara Nicklaus
graced Governors Club with their presence
as we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of our
Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
No name is more synonymous
with integrity and greatness in
golf than the name Jack Nicklaus,
and no single person has changed
the face of the sport more than
Jack Nicklaus–the player, the
designer, the philanthropist, and
the good-will ambassador.
Before starting his Q&A with Jack,
Golf Channel’s Gary Williams
recognized Barbara Nicklaus as
the 2015 winner of the Bob Jones
Award, the USGA’s highest honor.
The result was a standing ovation
from the packed room.
More on pages 4-5.
CLUB
LIFE
Governors Club  October 2015  Volume 3, Number 10
Governors Club  11000 Governors Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517  919-22-7500  www.GovernorsClub.CC
CLUB MANAGEMENT
CLUB INFORMATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sam Osborne
Alyce Twomey
John Moellering
Bob Elliott
Dick Davis
Alma Ferro
Ray Keenan
Nort Schonfeld
Paul Singer
ADMINISTRATION
Doug Shifflett
Tom Hegeman
Sara O’Leary
Lisa Johnson
Bob Wood
Nancy Franitza
Brooke Hassinger Luis Rojas
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Jay Johnson
Chris Alvarez
Hannah Bleiberg
Ben Guaman
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
General Manager & Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
VP/Director, Marketing & Membership
Director of Sales & Catering
Director of Maintenance
Communications Manager
Coordinator, Marketing & Membership
Housekeeping Manager
Assistant General Manager
Clubhouse Manager
Assistant Clubhouse Manager
Executive Chef
GOLF
Thomas Brinson Director of Golf
GROUNDS
Kevin Redfern Director of Grounds
TENNIS
Todd Ching Director of Tennis & Wellness Operations
Robyn Ching Head Tennis Professional
WELLNESS
Natalie Griffie Fitness & Youth Activities Director
Club Life is published monthly by Governors Club Country Club. The closing date for copy and
photos is two weeks prior to publication on the 15th of the Month.
Send all submissions and photos to [email protected].
Editorial contributors: Doug Shifflett, Todd Ching, Nancy Miller-Franitza, Jay Johnson, Sara
O’Leary, Thomas Brinson, Natalie Griffie, Lowell Hoffman, Rich Woolever
Design and Production: Nancy Miller-Franitza
Content of Club Life is the property of Governors Club Country Club, all rights reserved.
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In this Issue:
Cover Story 3-4
Events 5-9
Dining 10-11
Clubs within the Club 12
Golf13-15
Tennis 16-17
Wellness & Family 18-19
Calendar20
Governors Club has been awarded the prestigious Distinguished Emerald Club of the World
award, as determined by the annual Distinguished Clubs of the World award program
conducted by BoardRoom magazine, one of the most respected trade publications serving
private clubs.
“We’d like to congratulate Governors Club for earning Distinguished Emerald Club status,”
said John Fornaro, Publisher of BoardRoom magazine, “Special recognition also goes out
to Governors Club’s General Manger, Doug Shifflett as well as the Club’s Board of Directors,
its Department Heads, and entire staff for their efforts in providing an excellent member
experience.”
For fine private clubs that operate at the highest standards, BoardRoom magazine’s
Distinguished Clubs award program uses a club-specific rating system that recognizes the
club, its management, and its staff based on a proprietary criteria and evaluation process
that distills and measures a club’s Member Experience. As such, the rating system used by
Distinguished Clubs is different from any that has come before, and with it, the private club
industry now has the means to identify the top private clubs based on the most important
aspect: Member Experience.
As defined by Distinguished Clubs, “Member Experience” is that special combination of
“Qualities” that a private club provides its members. It is not just the quality of service,
or of the facilities, or of the product provided, it is also the quality of the staff and of the
management, as well as the overall club governance they deliver. The most important
quality, however, is the quality of the intangible. While difficult to measure, the latter
is comprised of those magic moments experienced, the members befriended, the
memorable events and famous tournaments attended, as well as the club traditions,
history, and heritage proudly recognized.
To be a Distinguished
Emerald Club, is to
be one of a highly
select group of
private clubs that
have been recognized
as providing Member
Experience at a level
attained by only the
finest clubs
in the world.
Distinguished
Emerald Club status
is awarded to the top
5 percent of clubs
in the world.
Click here to view
the current list of
Distinguished
Emerald Clubs
of the World.
Governors Club
is listed under
Residential
Country Clubs.
Boardroom magazine developed the Distinguished Clubs of the World award program
to recognize and share – with the private club industry as a whole – what it is that
Distinguished Clubs do differently, and to do so with the specific goal of improving the
Member Experience at every private club, and thereby helping to preserve the institution
of private clubs for many future generations.
BoardRoom magazine is the official publication of the Association of Private Club Directors
and is published in print and digital formats, and shipped to 27 countries worldwide.
BoardRoom magazine is now widely viewed as the most respected and influential
magazine in the private club industry.
Club Life, October 2015
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Jack toured all 27 holes of the golf course with General
Manager Doug Shifflett and members of the Board
of Directors: Above: Doug Shifflett, Paul Singer,
Nort Schonfeld, Jack Nicklaus, Sam Osborne, Dick
Davis, John Moellering, and Ray Keenan.
Above right: Club President Sam Osborne
receives a pat on the back from Jack on
the #9 tee.
Champion of Champions
Right: Jack Nicklaus took time to line up some putts with the 2015
GC Junior Club Champions: Girls Division Champion Cameron
Bernstein (putting), Boys 13 and older Champion Carter Denny, and
Boys 12 and under Champion Will Pohlman.
Below: Jack encouraged the GC Junior Golfers.
Left: Jack and Barbara Nicklaus were greeted
by a full house of over 250 Members and guest
dignitaries at the Silver Celebration Dinner.
Below: A surprise announcement that Governors
Club has been awarded the Distinguished Emerald
Club of the World by BoardRoom Magazine,
placing it among the top 5% of clubs worldwide.
Reverie and Repartee
Below: Jack Nicklaus and Gary Williams of the
Golf Channel discussed golf and reminisced about
Jack’s career as a golfer and golf course designer
and about the formation of the Governors Club
Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
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MEMBERSHIP
Sara O’Leary
VP/Director, Marketing & Membership
Brooke Hassinger
Coordinator, Marketing & Membership
Nancy Miller-Franitza
Communications Manager
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Alma Ferro, Chair
Bob Elliott, Board Representative
Betsy Dykstra
Bruce Meyer
Mike Mullen
Mike Ryan
Nicole Smithwick
Sherri Stuewer
Howard Wecksler
Carol West
Barbara Woods
Welcome New Members!
Wendy and Russ Lynch
Full Members
Russ and Wendy moved to Governors Club at the end of
August from Wilton, CT, where they lived for 25 years and
where they raised their three daughters. Prior to Wilton, they
also lived in Chicago, Hong Kong, and Houston. Russ retired
in 2014 from a career in investment management. Wendy
taught both middle and high school mathematics and most
recently, had a business prepping students for the SAT and
ACT exams. Russ and Wendy were very active members of
their church as well as other community organizations. They
enjoy playing both tennis and golf and look forward to meeting new friends on the
tennis court/golf course.
Betsy and Michael Riggan
Sports Members
Betsy and Michael have been married for 45 years
having met in high school in South Texas. They
attended The University of Texas at Austin and
married after receiving their first degrees. Betsy
taught high school in Austin while Michael finished
his second degree. Michael has been in Specialty
Retailing for 30 years doing start ups at AutoZone and
Petco. More recently, he was CEO of Merchants Tire, Inc. before selling the company
and retiring. Betsy taught high school until their children were born. She received
her Masters Degree in Educational Ministries from Wheaton College. She recently
retired as the Director of Children’s Ministries (Director of Kids Quest) at McLean
Bible Church in Vienna, VA. Currently, they are both very involved in helping the ultra
poor in the Dominican Republic and working with orphanages in Ukraine and the
Congo. They are looking forward to spending time with their grandchildren that live
in Chapel Hill.
Melissa Staples and Bob Vavrina
Roslyn Meltzer
House Member
Roslyn is looking forward to
playing bridge and attending
the various social events that
the Club has to offer.
Sports Members
Bob was born and raised in New Jersey and is retired
from a 30 year career in Human Resources and
Operations. He came to NC in 1998 as Senior VP for
HR at Blue Cross & Blue Shield. Prior to joining BCBS,
Bob held senior executive positions at Travelers
Property & Casualty, Metra Health Companies, Advo,
Inc., and KFC Corp. Currently, Bob works parttime as an executive coach working
with C-suite executives to enhance personal and organizational performance.
A native of Philadelphia, Melissa spent her formative years in Greensboro, NC, and
recently retired from a career in university development including positions at UNC,
NC State and UNC-Greensboro, as well as statewide nonprofits including the March
of Dimes and the NC Advocates for Justice. Prior to her development career, Melissa
spent 20 years in corporate communications and PR with Burlington Ind.
Both Bob and Melissa look forward to exercising at the Wellness Center and enjoying
the many social opportunities offered by the Club. They will be joining as Sports
Members.
EVENTS
Speakers Reception
October
6
7
7
9
14
15
16
16-18
16-18
20
21-22
22
23
24
25
27
28
28
29
30
31
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Fall Menu Tasting
Speakers Reception - Discovering
North Carolina
North Carolina Buffet
Guest Baratender
After Hours
Date Night
Wine Society Flagship Dinner
Wine Society Flagship Dinner
La Coterie - Starry, Starry Night
Golf Club Championships
Tennis Doubles Championships
Arts Society Film - The Red Shoes
WGA Tar Heel Tournament
Prime Rib Night
Monsters & Marshmallows
Arts Society Ballet Event
Husband & Wife Championship
WGA Closing
Nights at the Round Table Ambassador James Joseph
WTA Closing RR & Luncheon
FIVE after 6
MGA Closing
Arts Society - Chicago Symphony
“Nightmare” on Club Drive Adult
Halloween Party
Davis Cup
November
1 Arts Society Opera Brunch, Lecture
& Transportation
5 BigTen/ACC Charity Golf Challenge
7 Wine Society Black Tie Dinner
7 WTA Closing Event
10 Arts Society Speaker Sherrill Milnes
12-15 Governors Cup
13 Guest Bartender
After Hours
Date Night
17 Speakers Reception - Elliot Engel
21 Turkey Trek 5K Run/Walk
26 Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Find details and registration
for Club events online at
www.GovernorsClub.CC.
Discovering North Carolina
John Lawson’s Exploration of
Carolina – 1701
with Scott Huler
A century before Lewis and Clark, John Lawson made a journey. Lawson's journey
of 1700-1701 provided the first scientific descriptions of the Carolinas. His resulting
book cataloged everything from flora and fauna to the native populations and their
languages and practices. Considering "the Latitude and convenient Situation of
Carolina," he wrote, "our Reason would inform us, that such a place lay fairly to be a
delicious Country."
Scott Huler, author, journalist and Piedmont Laureate 2011, is recreating the 550
mile exploration journey of John Lawson who embarked from Charleston on Dec. 28,
1700. Lawson’s trek and his extensive notations of flora, fauna, geography and native
tribes predated Lewis & Clark by 103 years. His journey traveled through present-day
Charlotte and Hillsborough before reaching the coast at Pamlico Sound. This program
will share the history of the Carolinas which fostered this exploration as well as relating
his experiences in recreating the trek by canoe and foot.
5:45 pm Complimentary Champagne Reception
6:00 pm Program
The Honorable James Joseph
Saved for a Purpose:
Private Virtue and the Search for Public Values
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
The son of a minister, James A. Joseph grew up in Louisiana’s Cajun country, where
his parents taught him the value of education and the importance of serving
others. These lessons inspired him to follow a career path that came to include
working in senior executive or advisory positions for four United States Presidents
and with the legendary Nelson Mandela to build a new democracy in Southern
Africa. Saved for a Purpose is Joseph’s ethical autobiography, in which he shares his
moral philosophy and his insights on leadership.
6:00 p.m. Cocktails
6:30 p.m. Dinner
7:15 p.m. Presentation
$42 per person (prix fixe includes tax and service charge)
Member Charge Bar
Club Casual
72-Hour Cancellation Policy
Seating is limited.
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Speakers Reception
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Our Slippery Mother Tongue
A lighthearted look at the English language
With Elliot Engel
Elliott Engel returns to Governors Club on November 17 for a
lighthearted look at the English Language, as only an English
professor can.
$15 per person
$25 for couples
5:45 pm Complimentary Champagne Reception
6:00 pm Program
A Night at the Museum
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Governors Club Members will have a special private evening
tour of the North Carolina Museum of Art exhibitions:
Leonardo Da Vinci’s Codex Leicester and the Creative
Mind and The Worlds of M.C. Escher: Nature, Science, and
Imagination. Enjoy a private reception with wine, beer and
hors d’oeuvres in the West building after the tour.
$75 per person
Includes Transportation
Depart the Clubhouse at 5:15 pm
Arrive at the Museum at 6:00 pm.
Depart the Museum at 8:30 pm
Register or cancel by November 12.
MONSTERS &
FAMILY BONFIRE & HAYRIDE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
6:00-9:00 pm
Governors Club Adult Halloween Party
Friday, October 30
6:00-10:00 pm
$38.95++ per person
Heavy hors d’oeuvres
Member Charge Bar
Drink Specials
DJ “Special K” (Dr. Kim)
Dress: Halloween Costumes
50 minimum
Register by October 23
A FRIGHTFULLY GOOD TIME!
$9.95++ per person includes:
• S’mores
• Lawn games
• Classic Halloween Outdoor
Movie: Halloween Town
• Haunted Hayride
• Pumpkin carving
• Hot dogs, chips, lemonade
Optional Steak or Salmon add $19.95++
Member charge Beer and Wine
Order your pumpkins
Large Pumpkins $15 each
Small Pumpkins $5 each
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Luminaries by the Lake
Thanksgiving Day Buffet
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Seating every 30 minutes
Adults $36.95++
Children (ages 4-12) $16.95
Children 3 & under – no charge
Lakeview Room and Club Room Closed
Dining Minimum Applies.
72-hour cancellation policy.
‘Tis the Season Holiday Gala
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
See next page for details
Gingerbread Day
BRUNCH 11:00 am
Fuel up at the Buffet
before entering the
Gingerbread Construction Zone. Energize
with pancakes, cheese blintzes & more.
Adults $24.95++
Children ages 4-12, $16.95++
Age 3 & under – no charge
Member Charge Mimosas & Bloody Marys
CONSTRUCTION ZONE
11:00 am-2:00 pm
Decorate houses and build a village!
$18 per house
72-hour cancellation policy
Hanukkah Celebration
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
Bring your family and your menorah to
light up the Room as we celebrate with
food and fun.
6:00 p.m.
Adults $26.95++
Children ages 4-12 $12.95++
Children age 3 & under - no charge
Club Casual
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13
A Governors Club Tradition
Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of
Chapel Hill
Sunday, December 13
5:45 pm Caroling and a warm beverage
6:30 pm Dinner Buffet with holiday
entertainment.
Adults $34.95++
Children (ages 4 -12 years) $16.95++
Children 3 & under - No charge.
Lakeview Room and Club Room Closed.
Dining Minimum Applies.
72-hour cancellation policy applies
Dress: Jackets recommended
Holiday Candlelight Dinner
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9
5:30-6:30 pm Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres
6:30-9:00 pm Dinner & Entertainment
$36.95++ per person
Member Charge Bar
Jackets for Men
Lakeview Room Closed for Dinner
Club Room open 2:00-5:00 pm
Dining Minimum Applies
Open Seating
We will reserve tables for groups of 8 or
more.
GO TO
www.GovernorsClub.cc
for complete details
on these events.
Santa Dinner
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18
Bring your Appetite and your Wish List
5:00-7:30 p.m. Clubhouse Ballroom
Family-Friendly Buffet
seating every 30 minutes
Crafts for the children
Photo opportunities with Santa
Adults, $36.95++
Children ages 4-12, $16.95 ++
Children 3 & under - no charge
Lakeview Room Open 11:30 am -2:00 pm
Club Room Open 2:00-9:00 pm
Dress: Coat & Tie recommended
New Year’s Eve Celebration
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31
Ring in the New Year at Governors Club!
Dinner, DJ, and Dancing
Cocktail Attire
Details coming soon!
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‘Tis the Season
HOLIDAY GALA
Don't miss the party of the year!
Start your holiday season at Governors Club – ‘Tis the Season.
The Clubhouse doors will open at 6:30 pm to fabulous food and lavish holiday décor,
plus live music and dancing.
$110++ per person
Open Bar
Black Tie Optional
Coat and Tie Required
Single Members may invite one guest.
Registration opens at midnight (12:00 am) October 1.
Cancellation Deadline: November 1, 2015
Guest Policy
If you wish to invite guests to 'Tis the Season, please contact Brooke or Nancy
and they will be happy to add them to the Guest Wait List.
After November 1, if there is space available, we will accommodate guests.
Brooke: [email protected] or call 919-918-7255
Nancy: [email protected] or call 919-933-7500
Holiday Schedule
Thanksgiving Day Buffet - Thursday, November 26
‘Tis the Season Holiday Gala - Saturday, December 5
Hanukkah Celebration - Tuesday, December 8
Candlelight Dinner - Wednesday, December 9
Gingerbread Day - Saturday, December 12
Luminaries by the Lake - Sunday, December 13
Santa Dinner - Friday, December 18
New Year’s Eve Celebration - Thursday, December 31
DINING
Fall Menu Tasting
HOURS
LAKEVIEW ROOM 919-918-7206
Tue 11:30 am-2:00 pm
Wed-Fri 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
6:00-9:00 pm
Sat 6:00-9:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am-2:00 pm
MondayClosed
CLUB ROOM 919-918-7207
Tue 2:00-8:00 pm
Wed-Fri 2:00-9:00 pm
Sat 12:00-9:00 pm
Sun 2:00-8:00 pm
MondayClosed
STAFF
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
6:00-9:00 PM
On the Terrace (weather permitting)
The evening will feature select items from our
new Lunch and Dinner menus at food stations
around the Terrace to enjoy at your leisure.
$34.95++ per person
Children age 4-12, $16.95++
Member Charge Bar
Club Room open for Beverage Service Only,
Lakeview Room Closed
Open Seating
We will reserve tables for groups of 8 or more.
Jay Johnson
Assistant General Manager
Guest Bartender
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Bruce Dragonette and Tom Hunter
6:00-8:00 PM
6:00-8:00 PM in the Club Room
Free light hors d’oeuvres
Member Charge Bar
Date Night childcare available.
Chis Alvarez
Clubhouse Manager
Hannah Bleiberg
Assistant Clubhouse Manager
Ben Guaman
Executive Chef
After Hours
HOUSE COMMITTEE
Bob Elliott, Chair
Alma Ferro, Board Representative
Diane Bastian
Alice Donoghue
Joe Kardas
Michael Quain
Carol Smithwick
Corey Waters
John Zaremba
FOOTBALL!
NFL Sunday Ticket
In the Club Room
Every Sunday stop in for a beer and your
favorite games. Starting At 1:00 pm, we
will feature $0.50 wings and draft beer
specials.
Wednesday Nights
Kids Eat FREE!
Children under 12
eat FREE from the
Munchkin Menu on
Wednesdays from
5:00-9:00 p.m. with a
paid adult meal in the
Lakeview Room
or Club Room.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
9:00-11:00 PM
in the Club Room
The fun continues
DJ & Dancing
Member charge Bar
Extended Date Night childcare
available.
North Carlolina Buffet
Prime Rib Night
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
In honor of the Speaker’s Topic on
discovering North Carolina, enjoy a
special buffet featuring the flavors of
North Carolina.
6-9 pm
Adults $18.95++
Children age 4-12 $8.95++
Children age 3 and under - no charge
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CLUBS within the CLUB
GCBC
Weekly Play Schedule
Monday: for those new to duplicate, GCBC runs a game beginning
at 1:30 pm, and is preceded by a mini-lesson at 1 pm.
Tuesday: GCBC offers an ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game,
beginning at 1:30 pm.
1st Wednesday Evening: GCBC has a SOCIAL game which begins at
7 pm. Meeting for dinner at the Club is optional: 5:30 pm.
Mah Jongg
Play American Mah Jongg on Mondays
and Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-Noon at
the Clubhouse. No commitment required, just drop
by when you can. We will try to provide a table for
beginners or those learning, when the need arises.
Call Alice Gold (919-240-4675) for more information.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
6:30-7:15 pm
Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres served on the Upper Terrace
7:30 pm
Dinner and Dancing in the Governors Club Ballroom
Music by Soul Psychedelic
$63++ per person includes wine service
Member Charge Bar
Cocktail Attire
72-Hour Cancellation Policy
Speakers Reception
Sherrill Milnes
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Film Screening
The Red Shoes
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
Transportation, Dinner & Performance
North Carolina Ballet - "Un Bal"
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
Legendary artist, teacher,
producer - the foremost operatic
baritone of his generation
comes to GC for the first time.
He will offer a presentation
including clips/photos of major
performances in his career.
Conversation and Q&A conducted
by Steve Prystowsky.
5:45 pm - Complimentary
champagne reception
6:00 pm - Presentation
NC Opera presents Madama Butterfly
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Open to Arts Society Members
and their Guests
Brunch, Lecture & Transportation
GOLF
HOURS
GOLF SHOP Tue-Sun
Golf Course
Driving Range Thomas Brinson
919-918-7214
7:00 am-6:30 pm
8:00 am-Dusk
7:00 am-8:30 pm
STAFF
Thomas Brinson, PGA, CCM
Director of Golf
[email protected]
Mike Perry, PGA
Assistant Golf Professional
Alex van der Linden, PGA
Matt Shytle
Sarah Bejgrowicz
GOLF COMMITTEE
Ray Keenan, Chair
Alyce Twomey, Board Rep
Sandy Bazley
Lorena Clark
Paul Corry
Carolyn Hunter
Maureen Kaplan
Peter Pront
Jack Smailes
GREEN COMMITTEE
Nort Schonfeld, Chair
Art Bergida
Bruce Dragonette
Maureen Gall
Robert Kennedy
Bob Liu
John Mitchell
What a great Celebration of the first 25 years of this great
Club! When the Club opened in 1990, there were big plans
for this place. Those that were here on day one knew that
Governors Club would be something special. That being
said, there is only one thing that can truly make a club
special and that is the membership. It is the members of Governors Club that help
create a warm and embracing culture. This hospitality paired with a drive for innovation
continues to keep this Club as an industry leader, and is only made possible by your
support. As we wrap up our 25th Anniversary Celebration and look forward to the next
25 years, we this support only growing stronger.
Switching gears, I am often told by my wife that it is never too early to start holiday
shopping. I decided to take her advice and in turn offer the membership a friendly
reminder that we are open for business in the Golf Shop! This fall, you will see new
merchandise from favorites such as Fairway and Greene, Donald Ross Sportswear, and
EP Pro. You will also see new brands and items that I feel will make shopping for your
entire list much easier. Lifestyle pieces will be a big part of this. With the pride you
have in your Club, why limit showing off the logo to just golf apparel. Why not wear
the logo to the big game or on your morning walk! If there is a product you want, see
if we can order it for you. For example, many of you use Bushnell range finders on the
course. Do you have a stargazer or birdwatcher in the family? Did you know that you
can order other Bushnell products through us such as telescopes or binoculars? On this
equipment, just as golf equipment, we will price match to ensure that as a Governors
Club member, you always get the best deal possible. Happy shopping!
NC Amateur Championship
Governors Club is proud to announce
that we have been selected by the
Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) to
host the 56th North Carolina Amateur
Championship! This prestigious event
will take place June 16–19, 2016. We
will announce more details soon including opportunities to volunteer and truly
showcase the warm hospitality that
Governors Club is known for!
Congratulations
Joe Bastian scored a Hole-In-One on #25
on Sunday, September 6.
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WOMEN’S MEMBER GUEST GOLF TOURNAMENT  SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2015
A Sterling Affair
Under Carolina blue skies, 118 golfers
participated in this year's Women's
Member Guest. This year's theme was
"A Silver Tee Party" in honor of the 25th
anniversary of the golf course.
Thursday was a practice round followed
by a grand cocktail party on the terrace
for players and their spouses. On Friday,
the fun continued on the golf course and
the day ended with a delicious lunch in
the beautifully decorated ball room. Many
members and their guests are already
looking forward to next year's event.
Overall Winners
Anna Reuss, Sunny Han, Karen Giroux
and Shelly Canals (pictured left)
Flight Winners
Silver Lining Flight
Charlotte Leidy, June Lee,
Tricia Knight, Stephanie Stokes
Silver Thread Flight
Susan Wheeler, Susan Clark,
Rita Mustane, and Cathy Fields
Silver Belle Flight
Brenda Kitt, Chris Heppell
Sally Kahler, an dGrechenn Snyder
Silver Star Flight
Laura Avery, Lisa Glenn
Mary J Flowers, and Lindy Rose
Silver Cloud Flight
Jessica Bishop, Jocelyn Perez
Fina Marold, and Amy Welch
Closest to the Pin
Linda Secola #4
Pat Elstro #12
Gretchen Snyder #9
Becky Berrey #14
WOMEN’S
MEMBER
GUEST
15
Men's Club Championships
OCTOBER 16-18
Championship (Gross)
October 2-4
54-hole Stroke Play
$35 per player
Husband & Wife
Championship
Net Championship
October 3-4
36-hole Stroke Play
$35 per player
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
Women's Club Championships
OCTOBER 17-18
Flighted by Handicap
Championship Flight or Net Flights
Champion (Gross) from the Championship Flight
Net Winner from each of the Net Flights
9-Hole Championship
Overall Net Champion from any Flight
Stroke Play
All holes must be played out (no ESC)
$35 per player
Adult Golf Clinics
$20 per clinic
(Included in the Minus Touch Program)
A social and golf event series for those
who enjoy golf, fun, and food!
Sign-up as a single or sign-up with a
spouse or friend. All golfers are invited.
The Golf Shop will make the foursomes.
After five holes of play, join the group for
cocktails and a buffet dinner.
6:30 pm Cocktails
7:00 pm Buffet Dinner
That’s the plan - you make the fun!
If it rains, the party goes on!
6:30 pm Cocktails and 7:15 pm Dinner.
Golf and Buffet $28.95++ (plus applicable
cart fees)
Non-playing spouses are welcome for
dinner.
Full Swing IV
October 8
Putting IV
October 14
October 22
Wedge IV
October 28
November 5
On Course IV November 11 November 19
Come a bit early to warm-up and enjoy
the Wine, Beer and Soda bar at the driving range.
• Early 5:00 pm Shotgun start
• Scramble format.
• No need to report scores.
Men's Women’s
WednesdaysThursdays
4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm
Junior Golf Fall Clinics
PUTT-IT-N!
WGA Closing Scramble,
Fall Meeting & Luncheon
The entire PGA Professional staff will work
with the juniors on FUNdamentals of the
swing through games and contests with
their friends.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
9:00-9:20 am Putting Contest
9:30 am Shotgun 9-Hole Step-Aside Scramble
9-Hole and 18-Hole Golfers
Wednesdays
5:30–6:30 pm
Ages: 5 yrs – 12 yrs
Price: $15 per child per clinic
Have a friend? Members may bring a
junior guest for $20 per guest.
12:00 pm Drinks
12:45 pm Luncheon
1:30 pm Brief meeting and Elections
following lunch
$17++ per person
October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28
Anniversary Guest Day
Ready for the Links!
Club Members who participated in the Get In the Swing (GITS) program celebrated
their first complete 9 holes of play.
Front row left to right: Sara Colaianni, Rosemary Dittmar, Hellena Seid, Alice
Donoghue, Barb Woods, Deborah Kremer, Ann Marie Harrison
Back row left to right: Linda Patchett, Karin Demarco, Ingrid Chartrand, Suzanne
Kalbas, Gretchen Mordecai, Rebecca Koelsch
Blue Tee Flight Winners: Tony Simkus and
his host David Lindqust
9th Annual BigTen ACC Charity Golf Challenge
Mulligans, Tickets, Wine and good fun!
A planning committee with ACC CoChairs Nort Schonfeld and Maureen Kaplan has
begun plotting a return to Victory vs. BigTen CoChairs Jim Stickford and Ann Marie
Cox. General Chair Lowell Hoffman supported by Director of Golf Thomas Brinson is
assisting in making this year's event even more memorable.
White Tee Flight Winner: Gary McKenna
and his guest Brian Cusson
A liberal sprinkling of Mulligans is available: 1 for first-time players and another for
wearing the "garb" of a Conference school and can be augmented by purchase of
an additional 3. Once again, treasured bottles of wine will be awarded to the skilled
and the lucky for longest putts, straightest drives and closest to pin.
All are invited to play their choice of tee (Blue to Red) and either 9 or 18 Holes.
Choose your Conference or express "no preference" to be assigned to the hopefully
winning team - the BigTen leads the series 4 to 2.
A tempting array of Tickets to Duke, State and UNC basketball games will be offered
supplemented by enticing Carolina Performing Arts tickets including "Down Home
with Garrison Keillor".... all to benefit two designated charities.
Red Tee Flight Winner: Bonnie Short and
her guest Leslie Wolfe
We look forward to the wackiest and best day of golf of the year...with you on the
tee and enjoying our Awards Luncheon to follow.
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Todd Ching
TENNIS
Did You Know?
TENNIS SHOP 919-932-8542
Monday-Friday 8:30 am-12:30 pm
1:30 -3:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am -12:30 pm
SundayClosed
Anyone that watched the US Open last month probably saw
points that ended on close calls (in or out). If a player felt that an incorrect call was
made, they were allowed to make up to 3 incorrect challenges per set. This challenge
system (known as “Harkeye”) began its use in 2006 and has now become an important
part of the way that matches are called.
STAFF
Similar to instant reply in football or basketball, Hawkeye is made up of many cameras
that simulate the flight and landing of every shot hit. The accuracy is nothing short of
amazing and has greatly helped the sport of tennis being decided by the better player
and not a bad line call.
Todd Ching
Director of Tennis & Wellness Operations
Robyn Ching
Head Tennis Professional
Congratulations!
TENNIS COMMITTEE
Paul Singer, Chair
Ray Keenan, Board Representative
Andi Auman
Phyllis Bender
Peter Morris
David Pulman
Kim Rainey
George Varughese
Jennifer Waldner
FALL CLINICS
August 31-November 19
ADULTS
Mondays
11:00-12:30 Ladies 2.5 clinic ($18)
3:00-4:00 Men's 2.5-3.0 clinic ($12)
6:00-7:00 Men's 3.0 and above ($12)
Wednesdays
Doubles Championships
OCTOBER 16-18
Men’s and Women’s Doubles
Flights will be based on ability/rating/participation
• Player’s ratings must be current or groups
will decided by the Tennis Staff. To be
considered current, a player must have
played in a USTA Match in the past 12
months.
• Matches will begin on Friday, October
16. If you register for play, you must be
available to play Friday afternoon and
Saturday/Sunday morning. Matches will be
best 2 out of 3 sets with a 10 point tiebreak
played in lieu of a 3rd set.
2015 Mixed Doubles champions
Sandy Johnson and Ed Davis
9:30-11:00 Ladies 3.0 clinic ($18)
JUNIORS
Tuesdays
:00-4:30 6 and Unders
4
4:30-5:15 10 and Unders
5:15-6:15 11 and Older
Thursdays
:30-5:15 10 and Unders
4
5:15-6:15 11 and Older
Click here to view the online
Tennis Calendar.
9:30 -11:00 am Tennis Round Robin
11:30 am Luncheon (in lieu of the Tennis Banquet)
Club Champion and Player of the Year Awards
$19.95++ includes lunch
Retiring the Season
Wednesday, October 28
WTA Closing Round Robin
and Luncheon
UNC Women's Tennis Exhibition
NEW DATE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
WTA Closing Round Robin and Luncheon
Round Robin, 10:00 am - Noon
Luncheon at the Club House, Noon - 1:30 pm
Come for the final celebration of the WTA season, even if you couldn't attend
the other events.
We will bid farewell to the 2015 Champions Circuit - the smashing volleys,
sneaky drop shots, crushing forehands, run-a-round backhands, extreme
endurance, razor-edge strategy, dreams accomplished, and dreams derailed.
Let's celebrate not only excellent tennis at the professional level, but also the
fun and exciting tennis we had right here in Governors Club this past season.
We hope you will join us.
$25 ++
Member Charge Bar
72 hr. cancellation policy
the UNC Women’s Tennis Team will play an
exhibition match at Governors Club. All Club
Members and their guests are welcome to
join us at 9:00 am for this complimentary
exhibition match.
After the exhibition, 12 GC Members will
have the opportunity to play doubles paired
with a UNC player and have lunch with the
team.
Doubles Play and lunch- $150 per member
Lunch with the Team - $15++ per person
Please register online for doubles play or
lunch only.
• 9:00 am Complimentary Light Breakfast
• 9:30 am UNC Women's Doubles
Exhibition
• 10:30 am Member Play paired with
UNC players
• 12:30 pm Lunch
WTA Ladies Night on September 16 paid homage to the U.S. Open Tennis Championships.
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WELLNESS & YOUTH
Natalie Griffie
STAFF
Todd Ching
Director of Tennis
& Wellness Operations
Natalie Griffie
Fitness & Youth Activities Director
WELLNESS & RECREATION
COMMITTEE
Dick Davis, Chair
Paul Singer, Board Representative
Jackson Breaks
Susan Dell
Pam Gustafson
Judy Kadens
Eric Kaplan
Margie Kardas
Brenda Kitt
Click here to view the Wellness &
Recreation Calendar online.
Turkey Trek 5K Run/Walk
SATURDAY, NOV 21
Run/Walk & Kids' Fun Run
Check in on the Terrace - 8:15 am
5k Run/Walk Start - 9:00 am
Fun Run - 9:45 am
Brunch - 9:45 am
Award Ceremony - 10:45 am
Child care provided at the Clubhouse
8:30 -10:00 am
Adults $24.95++
Children $16.95++
Includes Light Breakfast & Custom T-Shirt
Brunch Only $12.95++
Register by Nov. 1 to be guaranteed a T-shirt
Volunteers Needed
Please contact Natalie, if you would be
interested in volunteering to help with this
event. [email protected]
Pilates are Back!
Fridays, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Date Night
(childcare)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
6:00-9:00pm
With extended care available
9:00-11:00 pm
Instructor: Gayle
Minimum: 4
$10 per class
$12.50 for Walk-ins once minimum has
been met.
Pilates is great for tennis fitness, improving
stability, mobility, flexibility, core strength
and posture.
Register or cancel by 6:00 pm the day prior
October 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
4
5
Clubhouse Closed
Course Open
Range open at 11:30
6
Fall Menu
Tasting
NO Burger Bar
7
Kids eat FREE
5-9 pm
25th
Anniversary
Bistro Week
8
Friday
2
25th
Anniversary
Bistro Week
9
Speakers
Reception
Discovering
North Carolina
Guest
Bartender
Saturday
3
25th
Anniversary
Bistro Week
10
After Hours
Date Night
NC Buffet
11
12
Clubhouse Closed
Golf Outing
Course & Range
Closed
13
Burger Bar 5-8 pm
14
Kids eat FREE
5-9 pm
15
Wine Society
Flagship Dinner
Wine Society
Flagship Dinner
16
17
Golf Club
Golf Club
Championships Championships
Tennis Doubles Tennis Doubles
Championship Championship
La Coterie
Starry Starry
Night
Fall Dance
18
Golf Club
Championships
19
Clubhouse Closed
Golf Outing
Course & Range
Closed
Tennis Doubles
Championship
25
Husband &
Wife
Championship
26
Clubhouse Closed
Golf Outing
Course & Range
Closed
20
Burger Bar 5-8 pm
Arts Society
Film
The Red Shoes
27
Burger Bar 5-8 pm
WGA
Closing
Scramble,
Meeting &
Luncheon
Nights at the
Round Table
James Joseph
21
Kids eat FREE
5-9 pm
WGA Tar Heel
Tournament
28
Kids eat FREE
5-9 pm
WTA Closing
Round Robin &
Luncheon
FIVE after 6
22
WGA Tar Heel
Tournament
23
24
30
31
Monsters &
Marshmallows
Arts Society
NC Ballet
Prime Rib
Night
29
MGA Banquet
Arts Society
Chicago
Symphony
Nightmare on
Club Drive
Davis Cup

October 2015 - Governors Club

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