BIRNAM BUZZ
DEAR MEMBERS OF BIRNAM WOOD
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Richard De Schutter, President
Tale of Two Kitchens
I don’t recall exactly when but sometime about three years ago I was chairing a routine finance committee meeting at the club. As the meeting was drawing to a close, General Manager, Jordan Sweeney said in a line reminiscent of Police Chief Brody in the movie Jaws...“We’re gonna need a bigger kitchen”.
The committee’s reaction was less than enthusiastic as frankly, up until that point, not much attention had been paid to the kitchen and there was certainly no appetite for an unbudgeted multimillion dollar project. Still, Jordan persisted in later meetings and we all ended up taking a tour not much different from what he shared recently with the membership(Click here).
At that point, it became clear we needed to upgrade the kitchen and the only way to do it was to cut out the old and replace with the new. So two questions immediately presented themselves ... How do we fund it and how do we do it?
The funding question got dealt with by making the kitchen renovation part of the bigger $15 million project recently approved by the board with broad membership support. The other question of “how to do it” was trickier.”
Here Jordan and his team went to work coming up with a plan for creation of a mobile kitchen which would allow for
total shut down and time for renovation of the primary kitchen. The challenge was formidable with the goal being a seamless transition maintaining the culinary standards that chef Abdu has set and the memberships have come to expect. The proposal was to do this by linking together five mobile trailers of differing functions such as refrigeration, storage and cooking capacities over a wide range of menus .... and oh, by the way, being capable of serving many hundreds of meals for a single event or handle multiple dining venues for a period of up to 6 months.
The plan on paper looked doable, but as anyone who has been involved in an engineering project knows, the work really begins in the field and the planning bugs quickly appear. It’s one thing to move mobile trailers in place but it’s something else again to make them work efficiently and needing to pass the high standards of a final Health Department inspection to become operational.
Fortunately for the club, our Director of Facilities, Isreal (Izzy) Ruiz rode to the rescue. Izzy is the guy who somehow magically transforms the club entry into a flower show for Mother’s Day or creates a wooden boat overnight for a terrace seafood event.
Given this challenge, he worked 10 straight days building a network of safety walks, railing, overhead roofs, and all the necessary connections bringing together a hodgepodge into a smooth operating kitchen. Even the Health Department was impressed and so commented as they gave their final green light.
We are now about a month into the transition and so far, so good. In fact, it’s interesting to note the club this past month had a revenue record month for food and beverage. Kudos to the staff for all the hard work and planning that makes it possible. Further I’m pleased to report we’re on schedule to reopen, by then, our marvelously restored kitchen in time for the Fall and Winter events.
See you at the club.
Richard
De Schutter, President
FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
Jordan Sweeney, CCM, CSW General Manager and Chief Operating Officer
June at Birnam Wood Golf Club: Summer in Full Swing
As we welcome June, the energy at Birnam Wood Golf Club is unmistakably vibrant, with summer activities heating up and our community enjoying the longer days.
The Summer Bocce League has Begun!
Our Summer Bocce League began on Wednesday, May 28th and it is looking to be a great season! Matches will take place every Wednesday evening through the end of July. Whether you’re a seasoned bocce competitor or just looking for a relaxing evening among friends, come down to the courts! You don’t need to be on a team to enjoy the fun—grab a drink, socialize, and cheer on players under the warm evening skies.
Kitchen Construction Update
It’s been one month since we transitioned to our temporary portable kitchen while construction is underway in the main facility. While we have faced a few hiccups, operations are running smoothly and as anticipated. We want to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to all of our members for your patience and understanding during this time. Your support keeps us moving forward with optimism and enthusiasm.
Golf Course Aerification Success
Thanks to a couple of weeks of beautiful weather, our recent golf course aerification process proceeded without a hitch. Even better, we were able to reopen the course ahead of schedule - a welcome surprise for our golfers eager to return to pristine fairways and greens. A big thank you to our grounds team for their hard work!
Here’s to a joyful and sun-filled June at Birnam Wood!
MEMBERSHIP
Welcome New Members – May 2025
Bret Thoeny (Lissa)
Social
Suzanne Garrett, Monica Epstein, Michael Palmer
Bret and Lissa met in Los Angeles and were married in Florence in 1993. They have two boys and love art, cars, racket sports and travel. Bret is an architect specializing in acoustic design and works in the sound and recording industry. Lissa is a fashion designer who designed the Roxy brand for Quicksilver and now owns her own clothing brand. They are both very active and have many friends at Birnam Wood. They are looking forward to playing pickleball and making new friends!
Timothy Bliss (Ginny)
Resident
Robert Mack, Rick Ryu, Mike Bank
Tim grew up in Carpinteria and has lived most of his life in the area. He attended Cate School and earned his BA from Harvard College and his MBA from Stanford. Tim’s parents (George and Marjorie Bliss) and his brother and sister-in-law (Terry and Patty Bliss) were members of Birnam Wood. He has been married to Ginny for 45 years (they had their rehearsal dinner at Birnam Wood) and have two children. They currently live on an avocado ranch in Carpinteria. Since 1973 Tim has been with the Investment Group of Santa Barbara (IGSB) and a Partner since 1982. In 2022 Tim formed Partners Fund Capital. Tim and Ginny are Croquet players. Ginny currently plays tennis and is excited to improve her pickleball game.
Corporate
DeeAnna Staats became a new Corporate Member
Marc and Jessica Muinzer became new Corporate Members
Candidates for Membership
The following new candidates for membership will be considered at the next meeting of the Membership Committee:
Thomas Prendiville (Sheila) Corporate Banking/Investments
Resident
Kenneth Cohen (Cheryl)
CEO, Mortgage Acquisition Corp
Steve Hayes
Darrell Becker
Will Jarve Non-Resident Riviera Golf Club, Montecito Club
Chris Gegoire
Colton Kerfoot (Charlotte Clark) Attorney
John Murphy Junior Golf
Myopia Hunt Club
Chris Gregoire
For the best interest of the Club, information regarding any candidate, whether favorable or unfavorable, is earnestly requested. Communications concerning any applicant may be made personally or by a signed writing to the Membership Committee. All communications will be held in strict confidence.
Please submit comments by Friday, June 16, 2025 .
Membership Committee:
Kelly Vandever, Chair
Jen Abed
Marta Babson
Darryl Becker
Bryan Brand
Rob Crane
Monica Epstein
Trey Evans
Chris Gregoire
Friendly Reminders for New Members
Dear Members,
David Grotenhuis
Vicki Hazard
Ryan Malmsten
Austin Muller
Emily Roos
Birnam Wood is your ‘home away from home’ and we strive to make it an enjoyable and relaxing place to spend time. We hope all of our members will relax at the Club and enjoy a break from the busyness of life.
Your friendly reminder of the month is that cell phone use for audible conversations is discouraged. If you need to take an important call, please do so in the locker room or, if it is going to be a long call, please head to your car, or the Birnam Library (if available).
Thank you for helping us keep Birnam a work-free and restful place – and remember to share this reminder with your guests.
June 2025
Golf/Tennis Junior Camp
July 2025
Golf/Tennis Junior Camp
. G . I . F T . G . I . F
Join us on the first Friday of the month for a TGIF event!
5:30PM TO 7:00PM
This is an informal Wine Tasting where we will offer different wine varietals and a delicious charcuterie board for you to enjoy.
There is no cost to this event and no reservations required Hope to see you there!
GOLF NEWS
Michael Goodcase, Director of Golf
The golf course aerification is complete. We want to thank you for your patience and understanding while we restricted golf cart usage. It was necessary to aid in the fairways’ recovery. The golf course will be back to the immaculate shape we have become accustomed to in time for our upcoming tournament season.
Speaking of tournaments, we have a big event coming at the end of June, Top Gun VI. The field is sold out and players are already looking forward to a great time. Our ladies have their Special Guest Day on Friday, June 13th. I encourage our lady members to create a foursome and play in this wonderful event, as our BWWGA brings Paris to Birnam Wood. We also have our first Jump Up of the season on Sunday, June 8th. This event is for mixed foursomes. Members can invite 1 or 2 guests or create a foursome with all members. Guest fees are waived for this event. The shotgun start is 1:00pm with dinner for all players after golf.
The Robert Trent Jones Classic is just over one month away. This signature event will take place July 24th to July 26th. This is our biggest event of the year. The format will be 5 nine-hole matches. The field will consist of 60 member-guest teams. At this time, there are a few spots still open. Sign-up on the App as soon as you can. This is definitely a can’t miss event here at Birnam Wood.
Kelly Vandever & Austin Muller Vandever
The BWWGA 2025 most improved players:
January - Terri Bennett
February - Karen Peus
March - Joyce Raymond
April - Melanie Judson
Finally, I want to congratulate our McLean Member-Member winners. This was a spectacular two-day event celebrating our club with our members. The horse race wrapped up day as 24 teams opted into this alternate shot spectacle. After four holes, Chris Gregoire and Rob Crane stood alone as champions. Will Jarve and Mike Lopus finished second and Andy Gifford and Jim Lodas finished third. Both our Gross and Overall champions led wire to wire. Brycen Wagner and Crosby Slaught shot 63 then 66 gross to win the Gross Championship. And, the Overall Champions were Austin Muller and Kelly Vandever. After day 1, they were tied for the lead at 61.4. They followed that up with low round of the day in the better ball format at 63. That was good enough for a two-stroke victory.
THE 60/40 RULE IN PUTTING: MASTERING THE PERFECT BACKSWING AND FOLLOW-THROUGH (PART 1)
Scott Maier, PGA Certified Teaching Professional
The 60/40 rule—is a concept that suggests your putting stroke is 60% backswing and 40% follow-through—has become a popular approach for golfers looking to refine their stroke and improve consistency.
Understanding the 60/40 Rule
The 60/40 rule proposes that the putting stroke should have a longer backswing (60%) compared to the follow-through (40%). In other words, you focus on a controlled, deliberate backswing that gathers energy and sets up a smooth, balanced follow-through.
Why is this Split Important?
Both the backswing and follow-through play distinct but complementary roles in creating a controlled, accurate putt.
1. Backswing (60%):
o The backswing is the start of the motion and is vital for generating the correct amount of energy.
o A longer, more deliberate backswing allows the golfer to feel the rhythm of the stroke and set up a smoother transfer of energy to the ball.
o The backswing provides the necessary speed for the ball to roll the desired distance.
2. Follow-Through (40%):
o The follow-through is crucial for controlling the direction and accuracy.
o A shorter follow-through ensures that the golfer does not over-hit the ball or loses the delicate touch needed for fine-tuning the speed.
o The follow-through should be smooth and fluid, emphasizing stability and direction. It is about precision, not power.
By maintaining a 60/40 split, golfers can strike a balance between generating enough power on the backswing and maintaining control and accuracy through the follow-through. This allows for a more repeatable and reliable putting stroke.
Why Focus on Backswing and Follow-Through Proportions?
The 60/40 rule may seem like an arbitrary division of the stroke, but the reasoning behind this balance is rooted in the need for both power and precision. Golfers tend to overcompensate in one area or the other: golfers might take a tooquick, too-short backswing and struggle to control their follow-through, while others might overdo the follow-through, losing the necessary energy and speed to get the ball to the hole.
Here is why focusing on the backswing and follow-through proportions can lead to better results:
• Power Control: A longer backswing gives you the time and space needed to generate the proper power, but too long a backswing can create inconsistency. By focusing on a backswing that is 60% of the total stroke, you get a comfortable range of motion without overloading the stroke.
• Accuracy and Smoothness: A 40% follow-through is enough to ensure the ball travels on its intended line and at the right speed. If the follow-through is too long, you may lose control of the stroke and overshoot the target. Conversely, a shorter follow-through helps you maintain a smooth fluid motion, crucial for making precise putts.
Check back next month for Part 2 of The 60/40 Rule in Putting: Mastering the Perfect Backswing and Follow Through.
JUNE 2025 15
FROM TEE TO GREEN
Brian O’Laughlin Director of Agronomy
June is here, and aerification is officially behind us.
What a difference compared to last year! In 2024, we barely saw the sun for five weeks straight. Cool, damp, and foggy days made the process extremely difficult. Wet sand is nearly impossible to work into the turf canopy—it tends to cake and smear on top, smothering warm-season grass in conditions that favor cool-season varieties. As a result, the grass’ growth potential was reduced to nearly nothing.
This year, we got a completely different story. Not a single day of “May Gray” hit us during the process. Instead, we were gifted warm, dry, sunny days—ideal conditions for Bermuda grass. The sand dried out so well that most of it was worked in by the aerifiers alone. After a quick drag, it was nearly invisible. Mother Nature did us a huge favor, and it made all the difference.
We finished ahead of schedule, and more importantly, the final results are fantastic. Recovery is already underway and also tracking ahead of schedule.
I really can’t say enough about how proud I am of the crew and their efforts. Aerification is a tough, dusty, and exhausting job—one that’s dreaded every year. While the change of pace might seem fun at first, the long hours and monotonous work can wear anyone down. But the team stuck with it. They stayed focused and completed the entire course ahead of schedule. With the weather on our side, the results are some of the best we’ve seen.
cart traffic during this critical healing stage. It made a real difference in supporting turfgrass health and recovery.
I’m happy to report that cart restrictions will also be lifted ahead of schedule—on June 3rd. Thank you all for your patience, cooperation, and continued support.
We are making the necessary moves to protect and elevate Birnam Wood’s playing conditions, and it’s already paying off. The commitment from our staff, committee, and membership is what keeps this course exceptional—and it’s that shared dedication that will continue to set us apart.
As always, please remember to fill your divots and fix your ball marks. I’ll see you on the course!
I also want to acknowledge and thank those who complied with the temporary golf cart restrictions. The Green Committee made the right call by supporting my recommendation to limit
FRIDAY, JUNE
FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Scott Burton
Greetings from Athletics!
Greetings from Athletics!
Birnam Wood is rolling into Bocce season, and it promises to be a fun time for all involved. Reservations are recommended for any team or individual practice sessions. Whether on the golf course, tennis or pickleball courts, remember to remain hydrated. Even the bocce courts get quite warm, so please remember to hydrate and use plenty of sunscreen.
Hydration fuels your body from the inside; sunscreen protects it from the outside. Together, they keep you healthy, energized, and protected in daily life and during outdoor activities. So, the next time you join us on the croquet field… be sure you are using sunscreen, wearing your BIG hat and drinking water before you are thirsty. If you wait until thirst drives you to drink, you’ve waited too long!
News From Jeff: On The Courts
“May Gray” appeared early this year, but it didn’t keep us from holding our popular Cinco de Mayo Dinks & Drinks. We had 16 players with a waiting list! Thanks to everyone who participated. I look forward to the next one on Saturday, August 16th.
COURT RESURFACING
Hard courts 5 and 6 are scheduled to be resurfaced from Monday, June 2nd to Monday June 9th. Please plan your games accordingly. All clinics and lessons will be moved to the pickleball or clay courts. Please contact Scott or Jeff with any questions or to reserve a tennis court in the pickleball area.
HAPPY BELATED MOTHER’S DAY
WOMEN’S INTERCLUB
The Women’s Interclub season has ended. I want to thank all the ladies on the Women’s C team for participating. It’s a big commitment as the season runs from September through May. My goal is to continue to build the Women’s Interclub teams here at Birnam Wood. Next year we hope to add a B team.
I want to especially thank Karen Trogan for helping me captain the team this year. Here is a list of the ladies who played on our Biram Wood C team: Brittany Arntz, Sarah Borgers, Kristen Bruce, Dolores Gillmore, Renee Haas, Randy Leher, Jill Mazursky, Alicia McFarlane, Anna Mehrabi, Judy Smith, Ellie Sulger, Anne Towbes, and Karen Trogan. Again, I can’t thank you enough for your commitment to the team. I’m looking forward to next year.
offered this summer. You can participate in Golf/Tennis, Golf only, or Tennis only options. The camps run Monday – Thursday 11:00AM1:00PM (golf), 1:00PM-1:30PM (lunch), 1:30PM-3:30PM (tennis).
Please contact the Golf or Tennis Shop to sign up.
Session 1: June 16th-19th
Session 2: July 14th-17th
Session 3: August 4th-7th
Another option we going to offer this Summer for both ADULTS & CHILDREN is a “CREATE A CAMP”. Create your own Tennis, Pickleball, or combo camp. Choose the days and times that work best for you and your friends. Please contact me for more details. I look forward to working with your children and their friends over the Summer.
FRIENDLY REMINDERS
Please make sure you and your guests wear non-marking shoes on the courts. Please DO NOT draw shapes or words on the wind screens. Please walk around the outside of the hedge when going to and from the pickleball area and lower tennis courts if members are playing on the clay courts. Please sweep the clay courts after use as a courtesy to other members.
UPCOMING EVENTS
All American Sip N’ Serve Saturday, July 5th, 1:00PM – 4:00PM Play in fun, rotating partner tennis mixer. The first 8 teams in each division will be guaranteed a spot.
Pickleball Shootout
July/August– Date TBD
Dinks & Drinks, Pickleball Social
Saturday, August 16th, 1:00PM to 4:00PM Participate in a fun and friendly pickleball mixer.
Sip N’ Serve, Tennis Social
Saturday, September 13th, 1:00PM – 4:00PM Play in a fun, rotating partner, tennis round robin.
Tennis
Clinics are filling up fast. Remember to sign up on the App.
Tuesday Afternoon Clay Court Clinic, 2:30PM – 4:00PM
Wednesday Morning Women’s C Team Clinic, 9:30AM – 11:00AM
Saturday Morning Live Ball Clinics at 9:00AM and 10:00AM (Do one or both hours)
Pickleball
There has been a lot of play on the pickleball courts. Join us for one of these clinics/events.
Monday Advanced Clinic, 3.5+, 9:00AM – 10:30AM
Monday Int/Adv Clinic, 3.0-3.4, 2:00PM – 3:30PM
Tuesday Beg/Int Clinic, 2.0-3.0, 9:00AM – 10:30AM
Wednesday Open Play – All Levels, 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Wednesday Live Ball Clinic, 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Saturday Live Ball Clinic, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Saturday Open Play - All Levels, 1:00PM – 3:00PM
The tennis and pickleball machines can be rented out at $15/hr. This is a great way to improve your game. Please contact the tennis shop for more information.
Private Lessons
Please contact Jeff or Scott to set up private or private group lessons. See you on the courts.
Jeff Villano, Head Racquets Professional
Remember what the Great Wayne Gretzky once said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. Get involved in some of what we offer here at Birnam Wood. We offer many activities to keep you healthy & fit.
~That’s the news from Athletics
FITNESS NEWS
Joy DuMay, Fitness Director
The most painful and beneficial 10 minutes you should spend each day
Imagine that you are at a resort and your friends want to go scuba diving. They hand you a wetsuit to put on, and too late you realize that it is way too small, but whatever, you struggle and get that thing pulled on and zipped up. Then your buddies tell you that they want to go for a run instead. Now. And since you don’t have time to change, you just get your running shoes on and stand up and try to run as best you can.
What would that feel like? Your joints would feel bound up, your muscles would not be able to lengthen easily, and your body would basically freeze up. Now imagine that you take off that wetsuit and are able to move in a full range of motion. What a relief!
This story is an analogy for those of you who need to do some self-myofascial release. Fascia is connective tissue that envelops your entire muscular and skeletal system. It’s the same thing as that white film that surrounds a chicken breast after you’ve taken the skin off.
If your fascia is “tight” like that too-small wetsuit, you will have restricted your joint and muscle movement, leading to not only discomfort but possible injuries. The solution? Release that fascia! One of the best ways is to get a massage: you know how great that feels, right? But for most of us, we need to get some myofascial release at least three times a week, if not every day.
The solution? Foam Rolling! To start, try the following exercises. Technique? I like to “Mow the Lawn”, where you think of each muscle as the Lawn, and Mow back and forth on a small section about five times until you feel a release. Then move onto the next section of that muscle.
Painful? Yes, especially when you first start to Roll. Just keep
breathing and hold until one spot until you feel the muscle relax. Make sure that you keep your shoulders stable during the leg moves and support the head during the back move so that there is no strain in the neck.
Glute Roll: Cross right leg over left thigh and roll on that right glute two inches at a time. Spend at least three minutes as you move across the muscle, then switch sides.
Outer Thigh/ IT Band Roll: Cross the left leg over the right and place left foot on the ground, extending the right leg. Roll at the top of the outer thigh five times, then move down five inches and roll that section, etc. etc. as you move down the leg to the knee. Repeat on other side.
Back Roll: Lie down with the roller under your lower back. Support your head with your hands (do not let your head drop back), lift your hips off the floor and control the move with your feet. Roll up and down five times on a five-inch section of your lower back, then move up the back and repeat. When you get to your upper back, tuck your elbow in and roll between your shoulder blades. Do not roll your neck!
Want to learn more? Join Joy on “Foam Roll Friday”, June 13th with complimentary 30-minute classes at 8:30 AM, 12:30 & 3:30 PM.
SOUND BATHS
with Karen Lee Stevens Certified Sound Healer & Mindfulness Instructor
Immerse yourself in a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating experience as Karen creates a symphony of soothing sounds using crystal singing bowls, chimes, drums, and tuning forks Let the vibrations wash over you, releasing tension and inviting a profound sense of peace.
Wood
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Class #1: 10:15 am-11:15 am Class #2: 11:30 am- 12:30 pm $30/person
ROLL FRIDAYFOAM
WITH JOY DUMAY FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025 FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025 30-MINUTE CLASSES AT 8:30 AM, 12:30 & 3:30 PM. 30-MINUTE CLASSES AT 8:30 AM, 12:30 & 3:30 PM.
Karen’s Sound Baths offer a unique and memorable way to enhance any event, from wellness retreats and corporate gatherings, to special occasions with friends and family Book a private event with Karen by calling/texting her at: (805) 450-9400
Birnam
Fitness Center
Come join your fellow members in our beautiful and private Fitness Studio. We look forward to moving and energizing with you!
Sign up on the Birnam Wood App today! Classes are $30 each.
Contact Joy DuMay for details at jdumay@bwgc net Space is limited in the Studio, so those with reservations will have priority for admission to class There is a 15-hour cancellation policy in effect
MON 9:45 AM: Strength and Grace with Marianna Sarkisova 11:00 AM: Gentle Flow Yoga with Lily Rozhko
TUES 9:30 AM: Balance and Stability with Sally Saenger
WED 9:45 AM: Strength and Grace with Marianna Sarkisova
THUR 9:30 AM: Tai Chi with Chris Wiedmann
11:00 AM: Cardio Dance & Sculpt with Joy DuMay
11:00 AM: Iyengar Yoga with Vanessa Bacher
11:00 AM: Gentle Flow Yoga with Lily Rozhko
FRI 9:45 AM: Strength and Grace with Marianna Sarkisova
Self Care Saturday! June 7
Sound Baths with Karen Lee Stevens
Immerse yourself in a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating experience!
Session #1: 10:15 AM and Session #2: 11:30 AM. Cost $30, limit 8 students per class: Sign Up on the App today!
Cancelled Classes: No Balance and Stability on June 3. No Cardio Dance and Sculpt on June 10.
CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Richard De Schutter
Secretary Wade Nichols
Treasurer Bob Kidder
Director Rachael Douglas
Director Linda Gluck
Balance & Stability
With Sally Saenger
Tuesdays at 9:30am.
Director Patricia Griffin
Director Billy Grokenberger
Director Vicki Hazard
Director Steve Jones
Director Howard Rochestie
Director Chris Teasley
Director Kelly Vandever
Director Charles Wilson
HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Wade Nichols
Treasurer Richard De Schutter
Secretary Vicki Hazard
Director Patricia Griffin
Director Meg Pearson
Director Sharol Siemens
Director Chris Teasley
Director Charles Wilson
Director Linda Wood
CLUB COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Athletic Wade Nichols
Compensation & HR Robert Nourse
Construction
Oversight Steve Jones
Cottage Sharol Siemens
Finance Bob Kidder
401k Tim Armour
Golf Billy Grokenberger
Green Andrew Powell
$30 Sign up on the App or contact Joy at jdumay@bwgc.net
House Rachael Douglas
Membership Kelly Vandever
HOA COMMITTEE CHAIRS
A&L Chris Teasley
Homeowners Fred Lukas
Security Dave Grotenhuis
The next regular meeting of The Board of Directors will be held on FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025 AT 9 AM.
BIRNAM WOOD GOLF CLUB
2031 Packing House Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
CLUBHOUSE DRESS CODE - Country club casual dress is acceptable during the day in all areas of the clubhouse. For gentlemen this includes slacks or Bermuda shorts, collared shirts tucked in at the waist with a belt, or appropriate golf and tennis attire and for ladies this includes dresses, nice pants, skirts, and similar attire. In the evening, a country club casual dining option is available in The Packing House, the 19th Hole Bar and on the Veranda. The Club may request event-specific appropriate attire (black tie, blue jean pants permitted, etc.) for certain functions. Members hosting or sponsoring private events are responsible for communicating the Club dress code to those attending such events.
CANCELLATION POLICY - Reservations for private parties and Club sponsored events will be charged to the Member’s account unless notice of cancellation is received at the office at least 48 hours in advance. Reservations for Major Club sponsored special events will be charged to the Member’s account unless notice of cancellation is received at the office at least one week in advance. Should a cancellation be made after these times, a charge of one half of the price of the event will be made. Should no cancellation be made, the full price will be charged.
CELL PHONES AND BUSINESS PARAPHERNALIA - The use of cellular phones and other electronic and wireless devices for the purpose of conducting audible conversations is strictly prohibited on the Club premises (including the Clubhouse and the Terrace areas of the Clubhouse, tennis courts, croquet courts, driving range, and golf course), except inside parked vehicles and the locker rooms and except for medical emergencies.
FOR YOUR PROTECTION - Audio and video recording is taking place at Birnam Wood.
STAFF ROSTER
Jordan Sweeney, General Manager
Luis Flores, Director of Clubhouse Operations
Kristy Evans, Director of Membership & Communication
Michael Goodcase, Director of Golf
Brian O’Laughlin, Director of Agronomy
Scott Burton, Athletic Director
Jeff Villano, Head Racquets Professional
Nicole Landon, Director of Security
Michael Alvarado, Deputy Director of Security
Michael Weems, CFO
Claudia Raiti, Controller
Debbie Daggett, Director of Human Resources
Eric Salazar, Director of Food & Beverage
Abdu Romero, Executive Chef
Tiffany Grummer, Director of Private Events
Israel Ruiz, Facilities Director
Joy DuMay, Fitness Director
Alyssa Romero, Lead Front Desk Attendant