September Ansleygram 2024 by AnsleyGolf

THE ANSLEYGRAM

Club

MIDTOWN CLUBHOUSE

196 Montgomery Ferry Dr. NE Atlanta, GA 30309

Phone: 404.875.1687

SETTINDOWN CLUBHOUSE

5500 Settindown Dr. Roswell, GA 30075

Phone: 770.640.4620

Dining

MIDTOWN

Ansley Room

Breakfast: Sat.-Sun.: 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Brunch: Sat.-Sun.: 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lunch: Tues.-F: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mid-Day: Tues. - Sun.: 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Dinner: Tues. - Sun.: 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

SETTINDOWN

Limited Lunch Menu Available starting Wednesday, September 4, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Staff Directory

CALVIN BOLLING, CCM General Manager cbolling@ansleygc.org

HALEY BARTSCHKE Clubhouse Manager hbartschke@ansleygc.org

RACHAL BATISTE Human Resource Director rbatiste@ansleygc.org

BOBBIE BELL Director of Wellness & Aquatics bbell@ansleygc.org

GEORGE BERTOLI IT Manager gbertoli@ansleygc.org

Board of Directors

BILL TORDELLA PRESIDENT

JIM SCHWARZKOPF VICE PRESIDENT

TOM HOULE TREASURER

JIM WOMACK PAST PRESIDENT

SCOTT SPECHT GOLF

LEE BIRDSONG COMMUNICATIONS

JESSICA JOLLEY SD Clubhouse Manager jjolley@ansleygc.org

YESENIA MUINA Director of Food & Beverage ymuina@ansleygc.org

JOHN OFRECIO Assistant General Manager jofrecio@ansleygc.org

JOY PLATÉ Chief Financial Officer jplate@ansleygc.org

PAM SANTIAGO Youth Activities Director psantiago@ansleygc.org

PAULA SAVIGNANO Membership Director psavignano@ansleygc.org

TRAE SHRINER CCC Executive Chef tshriner@ansleygc.org

PHIL TAYLOR Interim Director of Golf ptaylor@ansleygc.org

COURTNEY YOUNG Director of Agronomy cyoung@ansleygc.org

BRIAN MACALUSO MEMBERSHIP

ANNIE CECIL HOUSE

CHRIS MAREK ATHLETICS

STEVE MALOOF GROUNDS

DAVID BATTLE TENNIS

CHRIS CUMMISKEY HOUSE

Labor Day at the Pool

SPEND THE DAY WITH US AT THE ANSLEY POOL ON LABOR DAY. ENJOY A MARGARITA BAR, DJ, POOL GAMES, & MORE!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 | 11:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.

ANSLEY MIDTOWN POOL

Schedule

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Labor Day Tennis + Pickleball Round Robin

10:00 a.m.: Pool Opens

11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Food Stations out on the Pool Deck 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Full Pool Menu Available 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Pool Games + T-Shirt Cannon

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Cardboard Regatta 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 pm.: DJ Games

The Cardboard Regatta will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, September 2! Please make sure to bring in a completed cardboard boat that seats at least one person and be prepared to race it across the pool. May the best boat WIN!

*See page 19 for full details & rules

ADJUSTED HOURS:

Men's Grill + Ladies Locker Room Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Men’s Grill Midday Menu: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Dinner: CLOSED

Ansley Room Breakfast: CLOSED Ansley Room Midday Menu: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Dinner: CLOSED

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Midtown Clubhouse will be CLOSED

A NOTE FROM TOM HOULE FINANCE CHAIRMAN

I want to begin by thanking each of you for continuing to support your club. As the summer season begins to wind down, I can assure you the Club remains financially sound with a strong cash reserve, no current debt and an all-time high interest in membership. The financial goals put in place over a decade ago continue to guide our decisions and have allowed us to continue improving our services and make improvements to our facilities at the highest level. We are fortunate to have ample cash reserves to cover several major projects that will take place over the next 12-18 months.

Our first financial goal is to ensure that operational expenses are sufficient to cover operational costs. The first six months have gotten off to a great start. Even with many members returning to normal travel plans, club usage remains high and revenues in most areas have surpassed both budget and 2023 levels. While our expenses are higher than last year, we remain better than budget.

Our second goal is for capital dues to go toward replacement capital. This year we have approved $1.6M to date to begin catching up on projects. Thus far we have replaced 2 shuttles, several pieces of cardio equipment, painted the tennis building and replaced the tennis awnings. In the coming months, we will receive new golf carts at the Midtown Course, furniture for the Ansley Patio and grounds equipment.

Lastly, initiation fees are reserved for new capital projects. The short course greens at Settindown were just converted to TifEagle grass and the Settindown Course renovation is just getting underway. As our holiday season ends in December, we will begin a renovation on the 3rd floor including a redesign of the 1912 lounge and dining area along with the main entryway. Last September, we lost most of our Midtown Turf Care facility to a fire. Our grounds crew has done a remarkable job working through this difficult transition while keeping the course at the level we have come to expect. A team has been in place for months working on the best solution to meet our long-term needs in this area. As plans develop, we will keep you informed on the timing and scope of this project.

The upcoming months will be both exciting and challenging as we undertake these improvements and each will have an impact on the operations of the club. Our goal is to provide every opportunity for members to have as much access as possible and maintain camaraderie with other members, but we also ask for your patience as we work through these changes. As we continue to study the long-term plans for our Athletic building and family dining spaces, we are committed to doing so in a manner that ensures we remain financially sound. More will be shared on this as plans evolve.

Once again, I want to thank each of you. It is your commitment and support that makes Ansley successful. I would also like to thank the members who serve on the Finance Committee for their continued support of the Club. If you have any questions about the Club’s finances, please do not hesitate to contact Joy Platé, CFO, or me.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Bill Tordella, Jim Womack, Jack Goger, Hal Philipson, Jim Schwarzkopf, Thomas Thornhill, Dave Mirolli, Jim Andrew, Mark Schultz, Walt Davis, Kyle Ulep, Chris Blackmon, David Williams, Kevin Keogh, Nick Sarkisian, Tony Valduga, Andrew Mauer, Jeff Goldstein, David Beasley, Marc Pearson and Thomas Dierdorf.

Settindown Creek Golf Course Renovation

Set to Begin, Wednesday, September 4

As you have probably seen, activity has started to ramp up in August in anticipation of our contractor, Duininck Golf, being onsite and getting started in early September.

Over the course of August , the following was completed:

• “Before” drone videos and pictures of the entire golf course. We engaged Georgia Drone Pilots to provide before/after video and pictures as well as “in progress” videos over the course of the project so members can follow along as the work is happening.

• We began bush hogging and herbicide application in natural areas of the golf course that are to be replaced. These natural areas and the cool season grasses take the longest to get established so that is an early area of focus for the project to provide as much time as possible to grow in.

• The first application of herbicide on all the fairways and green surrounds occurred on August 27th. We must complete 3 applications of herbicide that are 21 days apart before we can begin regrading fairways and shaping greens, bunkers, etc.

• We have been receiving supplies and equipment throughout August including pipe, wire and irrigation materials. Duininck moved in containers for storage behind #14 black tee and setup an office trailer by #14 tee.

As we look forward into September, early project activities will include:

• Irrigation main line installation - begins September 4

• Tree removal - begins September 4

• Install erosion controls for the reservoir phase, including construction ingress/egress - begins September 3

Welcome New Members

• Construction of new reservoir and deconstruction, reshaping of the existing one - begins September 9

Over the course of the project, the club will use all our communication channels to keep the membership aware and informed of the progress including Instagram, Website, Ansley App, Email and the Ansleygram. Please make sure you are signed up and following to stay up to date!

Mike Bernacki, his wife Kelsey, and their two children Caroline and Abby live nearby in Virginia Highlands. Mike and Kelsey met at UNC-Chapel Hill and moved to Atlanta after Kelsey finished law school at UGA. Mike works in finance at Invesco and Kesley is a M&A partner at Kilpatrick Townsend. Caroline is 4 and a half and Abby is 1 and a half. The whole family is excited to meet new friends and get involved in Ansley activities.

Dennis and Hope Sabo reside on Flagler Ave with their three children, Sylvie (7), Jules (6), and Nolan (4) Dennis is originally from New Jersey but has lived in Atlanta for more than 20 years while Hope is an Atlanta native. When not raising kids, Dennis is a partner at Edge Capital Group, an investment advisory firm, and Hope has worked at PwC for more than 20 years. With three young children, Hope and Dennis have forgotten most of their hobbies and interests, but look forward to creating new ones at Ansley..

Nicole and John Jordan have lived in Atlanta since 2004 and currently reside in Ansley Park with their children Harris (10) and Margo (8). Nicole is from New Orleans and is a graduate of Sewanee and INSEAD. Nicole’s parents, Richard and Margo Dicharry, are also members of Ansley. John is from Talbotton, GA and a graduate of The University of Georgia. Nicole leads client services for Heritage Werks, an archival services firm, and John has worked at Roark Capital since 2008. Harris and Margo are students at Paideia and The Schenck School, respectively.

Birth Announcements

Individual Winners

1st place

2nd place

Team Winners

1st place

2nd place

3rd place

Clubhouse Holiday Hours

Monday, September 2 - Labor Day

Men’s Grill Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Men’s Grill Midday Menu:

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dinner: CLOSED

Ansley Room Breakfast: CLOSED

Ansley Room Midday Menu: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Dinner: CLOSED

Tuesday, September 3

Midtown Clubhouse will be closed.

Sunday, September 8

The entire 3rd floor will be closed to accommodate a member’s private event.

Thursday, October 17

The 1912 Grill & Lounge will both be closed for our Comedy Festival event.

Wednesday, October 23

All dining outlets will close at 3:00 p.m. including To-Go service, for our annual Boo Bash event. Light hors d'oeuvres will be available in the Ladies' Lounge and Men's Grill from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 7

1912 Grille & Lounge closed to accommodate a member’s private event.

Season's Greetings

Find our specially curated holiday booklet inside your Ansleygram!

A festive extravaganza awaits members this year! An exciting lineup of events that the Ansley team has meticulously planned from joyful gatherings to festive feasts & heartwarming celebrations, ensuring a holiday season to remember for all ages and interests. Our holiday season is brimming with festive spirit and this booklet provides details you need to make the most of it. We can't wait to spend the holidays with you.

SOCIAL & DINING

Happy Hour

Sip and socialize at happy hour on the first and third Friday of the month. Enjoy complementary wine and hors d’oeuvres.

When: Friday, September 6 & 20

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Where: Living Room

Cost: Complimentary

RSVP: Not required.

Sunday Brunch

Brunch is so much more than breakfast. Take the opportunity to slow things down and enjoy a mid-morning meal with your fellow friends, family, and members at Ansley! Brunch is served in the 1912 Grill and Lounge on the first Sunday of the month.

When: Sunday, September 8

Sunday, October 6

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cost: Cost: $35 Adults; $20 Children (6-11)

Under 6 dine with our compliments

RSVP: Required with Receptionist

Ansley Women's Network Fall Event

Empowering Women in leadership and collaboration.

We are excited to announce an inspiring AWN event dedicated to exploring our untapped skills in leadership, collaboration and working together as women to achieve our goals while deepening our relationships with each other.

Come join your fellow AWN members for an evening with AWN member and esteemed speaker, Julie Teer who will share her invaluable insights on these topics. Julie will lead a discussion on the importance of strong leadership in all facets of our lives and the power we have as women to work together to reach our personal and professional goals.

Attendees can expect to engage in small and large group discussions about navigating the challenges we may face. This will be an event that creates a supportive space where we can share, connect, learn and grow together.

When: September 12

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Where: Prado Ballroom

Cost: $30 per person; Drinks by member ticket

RSVP: Through the Ansley App

For questions, please contact Mary Jones, maryuj1234@gmail.com

Cancellations received after 12:00 PM on Thursday, September 5 will result in a full event charge.

Trivia Night

Join us for Adult Trivia Night at the club in the 1912 Lounge!

When: Thursday, September 12 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Where: 1912 Lounge

Cost: Complimentary Trivia; food and beverage by member signature.

RSVP: No RSVP necessary.

Wine Society Event

“Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia.” – Charles M. Schulz

Australia is the fifth largest wine producer in the world, exporting 2 million bottles of wine everyday to 111 international markets. With 65 wine regions growing over 100 different varieties of grapes, Australia is home to some of the oldest continually producing vines in the world with some vines having survived up to 180 years. Shiraz and Chardonnay grapes are grown in all 65 of its wine regions and have become two varietals that Australia is known for. Join us and learn more about Australian wines and what they have to offer.

When: Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Grand Ballroom

Featuring: Australian Wines

RSVP: Required through the Ansley App or by calling the club receptionist.

Get on the Wine Society Member Waitlist Today! Wine Society is currently at maximum capacity. If you are interested in joining the waitlist please contact Jordan Miller, jmiller@ansleygc.org. Benefits include complimentary wine tastings throughout the year, free corkage when dining in the Ansley Room and 1912 Grille, discounted entry into Wine Dinners and Festivals.

A $10 fee per person will be billed in the event a reservation cancellation is not received within a minimum of 3 business days’ notice.

Save the date

Happy Hour

Friday, October 4 & 18

Adult Trivia Night

Thursday, October 10

Holiday Event Schedule

Full details of our holiday events will be communicated in the Holiday Events Brochure.

Social Bridge

Come relax with a fun bridge group at Ansley! This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month for a casual game of bridge along with dinner. If you are interested in playing, please contact member Betty Slater.

When: Tuesday, September 24

Time: 5:30 p.m.

RSVP: Betty Slater, bettyslater1945@gmail.com

Father Daughter Dance

Two Dates This Year!

Dads, mark your calendars for the annual Father Daughter Dance, a night you and your girls look forward to every year. This year’s theme is “Barbie & Ken”. Treat your special girl or girls to an unforgettable evening of dinner, dancing, and dressing up with their favorite guy! Girls are invited to bring dad, uncle, grandpa, or other special guests.

When: Friday, September 20 (Waitlist)

Friday, September 27 (Registration is OPEN)

Time: 6:00 PM: Bar & Dinner Buffet available, music & entertainment begin 9:00 PM: Event Ends

Where: Grand Ballroom

Cost: $38 Adults (12+), $20 Daughters 6-11, $12 Daughters under 6

RSVP: Required through the Ansley App or by calling the Receptionist

If you have any questions, please contact the Catering Department at events@ansleygc.org.

Registration opens Friday, August 9 at 9:30 AM. Cancellations received after 12:00 PM on Friday, September 13 will result in a full event charge.

Ladies Book Club

Join the Ladies Book Club today! Each month a book is selected for the group to read. A meeting is held at the end of the month for discussion. Please contact member Connie Morris or Jamie Hill if you have any questions about joining the group.

When: Wednesday, September 25

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Where: Ladies Lounge

Book: Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict

RSVP: Connie Morris, momconn@bellsouth.net Jamie Hill, jamiexhouse@gmail.com

Please contact Connie Morris at momconn@bellsouth.net if you would like to be added to the email list.

Adult Music Bingo

Make your reservations for Adult Music Bingo B-4 you miss out on all the fun! Adult friendly prizes are awarded to the winner of each round.

When: Thursday, October 3

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Cocktail Party 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: BINGO!

Where: The Grand Ballroom

Cost: Cost: $35 Adults (18+)

Includes: Cocktail Party + Prizes. Drinks by Member Signature

RSVP: Required and can be made through the Ansley App or by calling the Club Receptionist.

Reservations are now OPEN.

Cancellations received after 12:00 PM on Thursday, September 26, are subject to the full event charge.

Put on your lederhosen and join us for a night of German themed fun! Enjoy a variety of themed drink features, Chef Trae’s scrumptiously house-made German food, and live music.

When: Friday, September 27

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: Food & Drinks by member signature.

RSVP: No RSVP required

Comedy Festival

In partnership with Laughing Skull Lounge

We're thrilled to announce the return of what has become our Annual Comedy Festival – where we are lucky enough to participate in the 13th Annual Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, renowned as the premier event for emerging comedians. Many past LSCF performers have achieved tremendous success, including appearances on The Daily Show, Netflix specials, Emmy-winning writing, and roles in numerous movies and TV shows.

Laughing Skull brings to Ansley 10 of their top 50 comedians. Each will deliver their best 8-minute set. We start the night with a dinner party, followed by the show starting promptly at 8:00 PM.

This event sells out each year so don’t hesitate to make your reservations.

When: Thursday, October 17

Dinner Party from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (City View Terrace, 1912 Grill & Lounge) Show starts at 8:00 PM (Grand Ballroom)

Cost: $100 per person

Adults 21 and over only Drinks by member signature.

If you have any questions, please contact our Events Team at events@ansleygc.org.

Registration is now OPEN for members 21 and over only. Cancellations received after 12:00 PM on Thursday, October 10 will result in the full event charge.

3rd Floor Dress code

The dress code for the upper level is business casual. Dress shoes and collared shirts are required for men. Dress denim is considered acceptable for both men and women. Tennis/ Sport attire, tennis shoes, collarless shirts, and athletic or cargo shorts are not permitted. Men will not be permitted to wear caps, hats, golf shoes, or flip flops on the third floor. Hats and visors are permitted on the Fireside Porch.

Come have a spooktacular time with us at Boo Bash!

With Halloween-themed carnival fare, amusement rides, games, music, a family-friendly dinner buffet, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Remember to wear your costume!

When: Wednesday, October 23 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Where: Dinner buffet – 3rd floor Carnival – 1st Fairway

Cost:$45 Adults; $35 for all children under 12 years old

RSVP: Courtesy RSVP and can be made through the Ansley App Or by calling the Club Receptionist.

*Reservations for this event are not required

Sunday, October 27

Join us at the club for a morning of “Barks, Boos, and Brews”.

Enjoy house-made Ansley biscuits (for both dogs & humans!) and a coffee bar with your furry friends - costumes encouraged!

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Outside the Golf Pro-Shop

Coffee & Biscuits are complimentary

No RSVP necessary

September

September 2 (A,SC) Labor Day HolidayHoliday Policies - Both Courses Open

September 3 (SC) Settindown Creek

CLOSED for Renovation until September 2025

September 6 (SC) Start of Settindown Practice Facility / Short Course Open Program

September 9 (A) Start of Monday at 1:00 p.m.

Member Golf at Midtown

October

October 23 (A) Halloween

BOO BASH

Fall Intermediate Ladies Golf Clinics

This clinic is dedicated for the passionate & enthusiastic female golfer that wants to learn and improve the following; center contact, short game & putting (over 50% shots played each hole), on-course management & strategy with club and shot selection, rules & etiquette during the round.

When: Wednesdays

September 4, 11, 18, 25

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $455

RSVP: Through the Ansley App, under Golf, under Member Clinics & Junior Events

Space is limited to the first 12 participants

Ladies' Fall Golf Clinic

Breaking Down the Barriers

The Women’s Introduction to Golf Program is a wonderful opportunity for beginners and high handicappers to improve their games very quickly. The emphasis is on FUN.

During this very popular four-week clinic, Director of Instruction, Russ Davis, PGA and Junior Golf Leader, Jacob Tilton, PGA, will teach every aspect of the game. Basic swing fundamentals, etiquette, rules, course management, and general golf course education will be covered.

When: Fridays

September 13, 20, 27

October 4

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $455

RSVP: Through the Ansley App, under Golf, under Member Clinic & Junior Events

Space is limited to the first 12 participants

Golf Club Reciprocals

We are excited to offer our members an array of area reciprocals for play during the closure. We are very thankful to our area clubs for their support while Settindown is undergoing a renovation. All play requests for reciprocals will go through the Settindown Creek Golf Professional Shop. Members are not permitted to contact facilities directly for reciprocal play.

Reciprocal Courses

Atlanta Country Club

Atlanta Athletic Club

Brookfield Country Club

Capital City Club- Crabapple

Cherokee Town & Country Club

Country Club of The South

Druid Hills Golf Club

Dunwoody Country Club

Hawks Ridge Golf Club

Marietta Country Club

Newnan Country Club

The Standard Club

Adjusted Tee Times

With the course closure at Settindown Creek beginning on September 4, there will be adjustments to how tee times operate at Ansley Midtown.

All tee times will be for 9 holes only. This adds an additional 104 player slots daily. If you would like to play 18 holes, you must check in with the golf shop at the turn to see if there is an available tee time within the next hour. If there is an available time you may book your second nine.

There will be no guest play permitted at Ansley Midtown during the closure. All membership categories that include golf privileges at either facility will be permitted to play at Ansley Midtown.

The golf staff and club will continue to evaluate these procedures and adapt as needed throughout the closure at Settindown Creek.

2024 Ladies' Golf Pro-Am Tournament Results

Branch, Hallie Olsen, Diana Phelan, & Leslie Pearl

Schultz, Karen Maloof, Renee Houle, & Shawn Feinour

2024 Men's Golf Pro-Am Tournament Results

1st Clay Bradley, Christian Bradley, Bob Birdsong, & Andy Meyer

Micheal Spector, Brian Macaluso, Chris Mattie, & Alex Rankie

Ron Yabroudy, Brian Ramondt, Chris Darley, & Arik Kono

Rollin Downs, Ian Bresnahan, Mark Schultz, Steve Maloof

ALGA Closing

Reception - NEW EVENT

This is BIG NEWS Ladies . . . ALGA is throwing a Fiesta to celebrate the end of the 2024 Season. Join us on Wednesday evening, September 25 from 5pm - 7pm at the home of Shawn Sandor in Ansley Park. We will have margaritas and a taco truck, along with plenty of fun and festivities as we wrap up another amazing ALGA season. Our Interim Director of Golf, Phil Taylor, will be on hand to say a few words and talk about the upcoming year.

Ansley Cup – Season End & Final Results

The final Ansley Cup monthly match was played on Wednesday, August 7th at the Midtown Course. It has been a very close race all season, and our final play date was no different.

The Masters team earned 173-day points, led by Georgia Schultz (59-day points) and Barb Meyer (41 day points). The win for August earned them 10 monthly points for a season total of 47 points.

The US Open team came in second for the month with a total of 156-day points. Karen Maloof (43-day points) and Tara Ravi (39-day points) were atop the leader board, earning them 7 monthly points to give them a season total of 41 points.

We would also like to thank our 2024 alga chairs for their amazing efforts and cannot wait to celebrate them.

We look forward to a full house for this event and would encourage ALGA members to park at the club and utilize the shuttle. If you must drive, please park on Friar Tuck and take the sidewalk up Beverly to the event.

RSVP through the Ansley AppGolf - ALGA - Special Events

The Tour Championship team earned 137-day points, and 10 monthly points which was just enough to catapult them over the US Open team with a season total of 44 points. Great play by Reagan McLaughlin (41-day points) and Nancy vonHedemann (39-day points) helped them seal second place

Season Totals:

• FIRST PLACE - Masters (Sarah Runner, Captain) - 47 Season Points

• SECOND PLACE - Tour Championship (Denise Miller, Captain) - 44

Season Points

• THIRD PLACE - US Open (Lisa Alexander, Captain) - 41 Season Points

Thanks to the golf staff, our team captains and all who participated in this year’s event.

Twilight Ball

A Par-Lei Party! If you didn’t participate, you missed out on a wonderful twilight event on Wednesday August 7th at the Midtown Course! 42 ALGA members enjoyed colorful leis and delicious mai tais to kick off this fun 9-hole scramble event. An island themed buffet dinner on the City View terrace was a great way to end the evening with the following winners:

1st Place – Kelly Harper, Vanessa Robisch, Deb Llewellyn, & Holli Cortelyou

2nd Place – Barb Meyer, Diane Arnold & Irene Branch

Closest to the Hole on #9 – Liz Davies

Longest Drive on #6 – Nicole Connell

Best Costumes – Diana Phelan, Shawnee Feinour, Frances Bresnahan & Dixie Edgerton

Also, a BIG Thank You to our Event Co-Chairs Lisa Feld & Karen Benton!

1st Place

Beginner Fall Junior Clinics

This is an exciting new way to introduce your child to the game of golf!

Our Beginner Fall Junior Clinics are a combination of learning skills in fun clinics and getting out on the golf course to play for a score. We will cover all foundational characteristics of the game including etiquette, full swing, short game, and fundamentals. We will use games along with instruction to introduce our juniors to golf during the classes.

We will have two play days during the fall sessions for our juniors to get out on the golf course (Parents must attend play days on the course with their junior golfer).

Ages: 5-9

When: Wednesdays, September 18, 25, October 2, 9

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Ages: 8-12

When: Fridays, September 20, 27, October 4, 11

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Ages: 5-9

When: Saturdays, September 21, 28, October 5, 12

Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ages: 8-12

When: Sundays, September 22, 29, October 6, 13

Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

9 Hole Play Days on September 29 & October 13 starting at 4:15 p.m.

Cost: $300 per junior

RSVP: Through the Ansley App, under Golf, under Member Clinics & Junior Events

Limited to 8 juniors per session

Intermediate Fall Junior Clinics

Drills, Instruction, and Practice Routines. This is an exciting series of clinics throughout the year at Ansley for our intermediate junior golfers. The series will cover more focused and detailed characteristics of the game. By using training aids along with instruction in our clinics, juniors will get instant feedback on how their golf swings are developing. We encourage our juniors to play other sports, along with golf, to become wellrounded athletes. These junior golfers have intermediate knowledge of the game and their golf swing. We will develop their full swing, short game, putting, and start to comprehend their overall fundamentals in the game of golf.

When: Saturdays, September 21, 28 October 5, 12

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Ages: 8-16

Cost: $300

RSVP: Through the Ansley App, under Golf, under Member Clinics & Junior Events

Limited to 8 juniors

Sign-ups begin Wednesday, August 21

GOLF

JUNIOR SPOTLIGHT

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Molly Spector

Molly Spector qualified for her first United States Golf Association (USGA) National Championship, the USGA Women's Four-Ball Championship next year at Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club. She qualified for the event with Camryn Coffield at St. Ives Country Club and were the medalists

Clinic Offerings

Coached Matches

Our Staff Pickleball Professional, Gavin, will help coach you and three of your friends through an actual match. He will go over patterns of play, tactics to help hide weaknesses and ways to improve your play versus different opponents. Call today to set up your custom time to have your “Coached Match” with Gavin. (404) 897-7707

Beginner Pickleball Clinic

Whether you play a sport for fun or to stay active, becoming more competitive can enhance your overall experience. However, it’s difficult to become much better at pickleball if the only time you spend on the court is playing matches. Practice is an integral part of becoming better at any sport. Join Gavin as you dive into some fast paced hitting drills and learn more about your technique out on the courts. We encourage our players to attend more than one of the clinics because repetition ensures retention.

When: Fridays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $28 per player

RSVP: Through the Ansley App

For questions, please contact Gavin, gnickerson@ansleygc.org

Intermediate Pickleball Clinic

As your Pickleball game improves, you’ll start to find that certain skills take longer to master than others. In this clinic you will learn more about court positioning and more!

When: Fridays, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $28 per player

RSVP: Through the Ansley App

For questions, please contact Gavin, gnickerson@ansleygc.org

Men's Open Play

Join your fellow male pickleball players for Pickleball open play out on the courts every Monday from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

When: Mondays

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $10 per person

RSVP: Through the Ansley App

Ladies Pickleball In-House League

Ladies! Get ready for the Fall season.

When: September 4 - November 6

Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with dinner

Playoffs: Wednesday, November 13

Includes: Balls, Awards, Swag, & Food

RSVP: Email Gavin, gnickerson@ansleygc.org

Men’s Clinic

When: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $34 per player

RSVP: Ansley App, for questions contact John Brvenik, jbrvenik@ansleygc.org

Ladies B-Level Clinic

When: Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Cost: $36 per player

RSVP: Ansley App, for questions contact Vanaka, vanaka@ansleygc.org

Mixed Doubles ALTA Clinics

When: Thursdays, 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $33 per player

RSVP: Ansley App, for questions contact John Brvenik, jbrvenik@ansleygc.org

Labor Day Round Robin

Join us on the courts for a Round Robin this Labor Day! Choose between Tennis or Pickleball.

When: Monday, September 2

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cost: $10 per person

RSVP: Through the Ansley App

Junior Pro-Am

Juniors are invited to join in on the annual Junior ProAm benefiting a local children’s charity. Juniors will have the opportunity to play with Atlanta Pros and receive oncourt instruction while benefiting a great cause!

When: September 6

Ages: 7+, need to be match ready

Time: Varies depending on age group

RSVP: Email Vanaka, vanaka@ansleygc.org

ALTA Matches Will Begin the Week of September 2

Please make sure to go on the Ansley App & reserve a court for Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, or Sunday as it will be busy!

Labor Day Adjusted Hours

Please note the Tennis Pro-Shop will be open on Labor Day from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

RESULTS | 2024 Tennis Pro-Am

Ladies Group Place Team

Champion

Wimbledon

US Open

Australian Open

French Open

Finalist

Champion

Finalist

Champion

Finalist

Champion

Finalist

Taylor Bryant & Cristian Lopez

Kelsey Stickney & Bill Anderson

Diane Womack & Andrew Satinoff

Emily Pfeil & Kevin Lutian

Lacey Ellis & Plyush Salekar

Stacey Graves & Marcus Rutsche

Lindsey Gerakitis & Steve Enochs

Margaret Miller & Inus Daneel

Men's Group Place Team

Champion

Wimbledon

US Open

Australian Open

Finalist

Champion

Finalist

Champion

Finalist

Champion

French Open

Andrew Miller & Daniel Plasa

Rob Northcutt & Carlos Reyes

Jeff Goldstein & Evan Fowler

Craig Maxwell & Drew Lahey

Joe Cheaney & Roberts Grinvalds

Chas Harris & Hernus Pieters

Jeremy Sharp & Ksenija Dmitrovic

Finalist

Simon Boardman & Nanely De Martini

Finalist - Margaret Miller & Inus Daneel

Finalist - Stacey Graves & Marcus Rutsche

Finalist - Emily Pfeil & Kevin Lutian

Finalist - Kelsey Stickney & Bill Anderson

Champion - Lindsey Gerakitis & Steve Enochs

Champion - Taylor Bryant & Cristian Lopez

Champion - Diane Womack & Andrew Satinoff

Champion - Lacey Ellis & Plyush Salekar

RESULTS | Pickleball Pro-Am 2024

Place Team

WOMEN'S BLUE DIVISION

Champions Tara Ravi & Kyle Burcher

Finalist Helen Loyd & Tim Smith

WOMEN'S RED DIVISION

Champions Margaret Miller & Carol Campa

Finalist Julie Maxwell & Haley Collins

MEN'S BLUE DIVISION

Champions Eric Rubinger & Tim Mullane

Finalist Justin Amick & Ivan Vizcaya

MEN'S RED DIVISION

Champions Paul Mancini & Jeremy Sharp

Finalist Erich Kimbrough & Drew Hebert

WOMEN'S RED DIVISION

WOMEN'S BLUE DIVISION MEN'S RED

MEN'S BLUE DIVISION

Finalist - Rob Northcutt & Carlos Reyes

Finalist - Simon Boardman & Nanely De Martini

Finalist - Chas Harris & Hernus Pieters

Finalist - Craig Maxwell & Drew Lahey

Champion - Jeremy Sharp & Ksenija Dmitrovic

Champion - Joe Cheaney & Roberts Grinvalds

Champion - Andrew Miller & Daniel Plasa

Champion - Jeff Goldstein & Evan Fowler

ANSLEY WELLNESS

Discover EMS Training

Personal Training at Ansley

We have some of the best trainers in Atlanta right here at Ansley. Contact one of our trainers today to set up a session and get in the best shape you’ve ever been in.

BOBBIE BELL bbell@ansleygc.org

ELIZABETH

RENEE

Please scan the QR code to view each trainer’s bio.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

EMS Training is Electric Muscle Stim-ulation Training. Two people with one trainer is $35 each, one on one is $65 each. Please note that not all trainers offer two on one training. If you are interested, we encourage you to reach out to Bobbie Bell, bbell@ansleygc.org to inquire more information as well as setting up your session.

“Miha EMS has been a great thing for me. I’ve added strength and muscle, cut fat, and enjoy the workouts every week. In the past I always injured myself working out, but never once with EMS. It’s amazing that one 20-minute workout, once a week, could be so effective and enjoyable. My trainer has been a big part of the success, always innovating (like adding TRX that I enjoy) and attentively working hard, every time. I appreciate it. I plan to keep doing my weekly Miha workout. It’s one of my favorite activities of the past 10 years!” - Doug Reid

InBody

We have an InBody 570! The InBody will provide feedback that will allow you to see measurable progress. It is a body composition analysis machine. This is a fast, non-invasive way to receive comprehensive metrics of your body. It provides an easy-to-read chart regarding muscle mass, percentage of body fat, and total body water. Contact Bobbie Bell @ bbell@ansleygc.org for more info. This is FREE to our Ansley members.

6:00 a.m. Bootcamp with Renee 10:30 a.m. Strength Training with Bobbie

11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga with Renee

6:00 a.m. Bootcamp with Renee 9:00 a.m. TRX with Bobbie

9:00 a.m. Recess with Bobbie 11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga with Renee

6:00 a.m. Bootcamp with Renee

9:00 a.m. Mat Pilates with Kylie

Saturday No Classes

Sunday No Classes

Please Note that you can now sign up for Wellness Classes on the Ansley App!

September Pool Hours

Starting after Labor Day, September 7

Monday – Friday: CLOSED

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

*Last day the pool will be open for family swim is Sunday, September 15

Swimming Lessons

We offer a variety of swimming lessons for different age groups and skill levels. We strive to help all ages learn how to swim, so they can stay safe around water and learn the skills needed to make swimming a lifelong pursuit for healthy living. Email Bobbie Bell, bbell@ansleygc.org for more information.

Grown-Up Swim Meet

Join us for our third Country Club Grown Up Swim Meet at Ansley Golf Club! Anyone over 18 can participate! All we require is a pinkie-promise that you can make it down to the pool without floaties. The top 3 teams get obscenely large trophies and swimmers on the winning team get towels.

When: Friday, September 13

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (warm-up at 6:00 p.m.)

Director: Brian Robbins, brian@grownupswimming.com

Cost: $55 per swimmer

RSVP: Links will be provided through Club Communications

Meet Format: Multi-Gen Relay

200 open/mixed medley relay

25 free

25 back

25 breast

25 fly

100 IM

50 free

50 back

50 breast

50 fly

50 IM

200 open/mixed free relay

Masters Swimming

AQUATICS

Masters is an early morning swim program for adults only. Written workouts are provided by our Ansley Swim Coaches. This program will run until the end of October.

When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: First Session 5:45 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.

Second Session 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.

Cost: $525/season or $80/month

RSVP: Bobbie Bell, bbell@ansleygc.org

Please be advised that access to the pool is included with the seasonal Masters Fee.

Labor Day Cardboard Regatta Information

Monday, September 2

Please bring in a completed cardboard boat that seats at least one person and be prepared to race it across the pool. Boats can be made with ONLY cardboard and duct tape.

Swimming and/or pulling the boat will result in disqualification.

• Judges reserve the right to divide entrants into heats, depending on the number of vessels.

• Races will be timed to determine the winner with fastest speed if needed.

• Prizes will be presented to those who make it down to the end of the lane first.

BOAT DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION:

• Boats are to be constructed by using cardboard & duct tape ONLY. NO reinforced cardboard tubes, no liners, tarps, or coated cardboard.

• Cardboard cannot be sealed with any paints or sealants.

• Boats must be made PRIOR TO THE RACE and will be inspected by judges.

• Boats may have a maximum width of 4ft and a maximum length of 6ft.

• Boats must be completely enclosed or permit the crew to remain fully on top of the vessel (no legs & feet can be used to propel your boat). No raft or surfboard styles.

• Boats must be propelled using arms or cardboard paddles. Paddles must meet the same construction requirements as the boat (cardboard and duct tape only). No electrical power to propel the boat will be permitted.

• The boat’s passenger area must not be enclosed above the occupant’s shoulders, so not to interfere with escape should the vessel begin to sink.

• Boat design is left to the builder’s imagination.

• Participants are not allowed to reinforce or adjust their boat in any way after the event has begun.

• There will be a pre-race inspection, if any illegal items are discovered, the boat will be disqualified.

2024 Ansley Swim Team

Swim Team

Video 2024

Dinner and a Movie

For the month of September, we will have four dinners and a movie every Friday night in the Shark’s Den. Children can wear their pajamas and bring sleeping bags or blankets and pillows to use during the movie. Make your reservations early because these nights fill up quickly.

September 6 – Mary Poppins

September 13- If September 20 - Johnny Puff: Secret Mission

September 27 – The Garfield Movie

When: Fridays, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Where: Shark’s Den

Cost: $24 per child (+$15 for each additional child)

Ages: 3 +

RSVP: Pam Santiago, psantiago@ansleygc.org

Cotillion

Last chance to receive an invitation for the 2025 Cotillion. All 5th and 6th graders are invited to join us on Thursdays in January and February. The classes are 4:30-5:45 for 5th graders and 6:00-7:15 for 6th graders. The cost is $225. It is 4 weeks of class and one week with sit down dinner for participants and dance for the parents. If interested, I need the child’s name, grade, and physical address. I will be mailing those invitations at the beginning of Sept. Please email Pam at psantiago@ansleygc.org.

Upcoming Events

We have upcoming activities for the month of September/October. Keep a look out for Etiquette Classes, Family Glow in the Dark Golf, Screen on the Green, & in November we will have a sleepover at the aquarium!

Kidz Korner Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

YOUTH

KIDZ KORNER REMINDERS

The Shark’s Den is open for Kidz Korner, Tuesday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. All children 6 months and older are invited to attend. Reservations are encouraged, as some days fill up. You can book one month in advance by email (psantiago@ ansleygc.org) or phone (404-897-5857). On June 1, we begin taking reservations for the entire month of July.

Age: Under 1 year

Cost: $9

Age: 1st child 1-4 years

Cost: $8 an hour

Age: 1st child 5+

Cost: $7 an hour

$5 an hour for each additional child. This fee is prorated in 15-minute increments.