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July 1st, 2025
MANAGEMENT UPDATE
Hello Members,
Summer is in full swing, and we’re thankful for the rain helping to keep the course and landscaping vibrant. As we move into July, here are a few important updates and reminders:
Fitness Center: The Fitness Center will be closed Wednesday, July 2 for installation of brand-new equipment!
Clubhouse Hours: We’ll close early on July 4th at 6 PM and July 8th at 1 PM for a staff meeting.
Golf Course Closure: The course will be closed July 24th–31st for scheduled maintenance.
Dress Code Reminder: No t-shirts, tank tops, or swimwear are allowed inside the clubhouse. Gentlemen, please remove hats indoors. Kindly remind your guests to follow our dress code.
Weekly Dining Features:
Tuesday & Wednesday – Pizza Night, with gluten-free and cauliflower crust options available
Wednesday Night– Prime Rib Night
Thursday & Friday – Daily lunch salad bar, just $15
Course Etiquette Reminder: For the safety of all and to preserve course conditions, please do not walk dogs on the golf course at any time.
Golf Cart Policy Reminders:
One cart per twosome; two per threesome/foursome 90-Degree Rule is in effect All carts (including handicap) must return to the path at the blue line Holes 13, 16, and 18: Cart path only after the bridge
We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you at the Club!
JULY AT BOCA ROYALE
4th of July BBQ Buffet: Friday, July 4th – 11:00 a.m.
Celebrate Independence Day with festive food, drinks, and patriotic flair at our all-American BBQ!
4th of July Weekend Brunch: Sunday, July 6th – 10:00 a.m.
Enjoy a relaxed holiday weekend brunch featuring delicious breakfast favorites and mimosas.
Steak & Cigar Night: Monday, July 14th – 6:00 p.m.
Join us for an elevated evening on the event lawn featuring grilledto-order steaks, and a bourbon tasting experience showcasing a selection of premium pours. It’s the perfect night to unwind, indulge, and enjoy great company in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Dueling Pianos: Monday, July 21st – 5:30 p.m.
An interactive night of music and laughter sing along, make requests, and enjoy a high-energy performance with dinner and drinks.
Music Bingo with Kramer: Monday, June 28th – 5:30 p.m.
Join us for a lively night of music bingo with Kramer! Sing, sip, and play your way through favorite tunes and great prizes.
LINDA NEVATT ASSISTANTGOLFPRO
Afteranextensivecareeracrossthecountry,whatbroughtyoutotheSarasota area?
IpromisedmyselfthatwhenI“retired”,IwouldmovetoVenicetospendtimewith mymother.Sheisaremarkablyactive92-year-oldwholivesonherown,drives andstillplaysgolf.Iamthe2 oldestof7children,andoneofmybrotherslives nearby.Weenjoylivingnearourmotherandspendingtimewithher.
Whendidyoustartplayinggolf?
GrowingupinElmira,NewYorkwelivedonapublicgolfcourse.Inthesummer when I was 7 or 8 years old, a junior membership allowed you to play golf weekdaysfrom6AMtonoonfor$15.WhenIturned10orso,IdecidedIwantedto playmorethanweekdaymornings,andIworkedhardtobuyafullmembership.
Whatwasyourjourneytoprofessionalgolf?
Myfather’sjobtookhimtoPuertoRicowhereIspentmyhighschoolyears.Living thereaffordedmetheopportunitytoplayinvariousinternationaltournaments.I attendedFloridaStateUniversityonagolfscholarship.Afterthat,mycareertook me to Jackson Hole Wyoming, Denver Colorado, Rochester NY, Albany NY, Saratoga NY, Philadelphia and then to Florida. I am one of a few female professionalswhohavedualmembershipinthePGAandLPGAAssociations.
Whattournamentshaveyouplayedin?
RepresentingPuertoRico,IplayedintheJr.WorldChampionshipsaswellas manyothertournamentsthroughouttheCaribbean.Aftercollege,Iplayedonthe mini-tourinCalifornia,andlaterplayedintwoUSGAWomen’sOpens.Istillplayin LPGAProfessionaleventssuchasourNationalsandourTeamChampionships.
Tellusaboutyourmanagementcareeringolf?
Forthepast20years,IhaveworkedatTheACEClubinPhiladelphia,whereIwas HeadProfessionalandlatertheDirectorofGolf.Priortothat,myhusbandandI werefortunateenoughtobepartof2start-upfacilities,atSaratogaNationaland TheACEClub.Ihavealwayshadthemindsetthateveryoneonstaffdidn'tworkfor me;weallworktogether. INTERVIEWWITH
Howdidyoumeetyourhusband?
Davidisagolfprofessionalaswell.WemetinJacksonHole,WyomingwhereIwas recruitedoutofcollegetoworkatthegolfcourse.Davidcametoworkthatyear, andweeachwerehavingahardtimefindingaffordablehousing.Wedecidedto findaplacetogether,andthenasluckwouldhaveit,ayearlaterwemarriedand moved to Denver. Our oldest daughter was born in Denver and our middle daughterandsonwereborninAlbany.
WhatisyourscheduleatBocaRoyale?
I work Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and will teach other days as my schedule allows. I was brought in to work with the WGA which is the largest women’sleagueIhaveworkedwith.IamgratefultotheWGAboardaswellas their members for all their guidance this season. It has given me a better understandingoftheorganization.
Whatisyourmostdifficultgolfshot?
Withoutquestion,itisthose3-footputts.Ibelieveputtingwaswhatkeptmefrom playingprofessionally.IfIcouldhavejustgottenoutofmyhead,Imighthave madeit.
Andwhatisyourfavoriteclubinyourbag?
Ifeelmostcomfortablewithmy7-iron.WheneverIpractice,thatismygo-toclub.
Whatisonepieceofadviceyouwouldgivetoarecreationalgolfer? “Enjoyit.”
Whatareyourplansforteaching?
Withmanynewmembersandallplayerswithdifferentlevelsofskill,Ihopeto incorporatesomeeducationalprogramsbeforethestartofthenextseason.Itwill includethemanybasicsofgolfinvideosavailabletoallWGAmembers.Itis importanttoworkonthebasics,whetherbeginnersorprofessionals. Itiscritical topicktherightclub,andsetitupwiththecorrectplacementontheteebox.You don’talwaysneedtohitadriverinordertogetgoodsetupforthenextshot.I alwaystellpeopletheyaretryingtoswingtheclub,nothittheball.Theswinging motioniswhatallowsyoutohittheball.
ReachouttoLindaintheProShoptointroduceyourself,askquestions orsetupateachingsession.
WGANEWS MONTHINREVIEW
TUESDAY,MAY6RESULTS:
18HOLEBESTBALL:
1 Place: Phyllis Diggle and Karen Febbraio
2 Place: Judy Frick and Margaret Towers
3 Place: Simin Goedeking and Sue Phipps
Gross Winners
1 Place: Nancy Wilson and Jan Lemoine
2 Place: Susan Kovach and Julie Hansen
3 Place: Janet Wright and Barbara Redgate
Closest to the Pin #3 Jan Lemoine 6'11"
Closest to the Pin #12 Cheryl Clement 13'5"
TUESDAY,MAY6RESULTS:
9HOLERESULTS:
1 Place: Margaret Kauffman, JulieAnne Lappenga, Janet MacKay
2 Place(tie): Carol Zeleznik, Michele Schmidt, Debra Moretton, Sharon Munro
Beverly Murphy, Phyllis Ramey, Diana Roberts, Carol Daudert
3 Place: Judy Engel, Beth Gillooly, Sue Drake, Julie Sikorski
TUESDAY,MAY13RESULTS:
STABLEFORDEVENT:
1 Place Net: Sharon Beduhn
Place Net: Judy Frick
Place Net (Tie): Janet Wright
Place Net (Tie): Barbara Dunham
1 Place Gross: Nancy Wilson
Closest to the Pin #3 Phyllis Diggle 10'7"
Closest to the Pin #14 Nancy Wilson 11'1"
TUESDAY,MAY20RESULTS:
1 Place Net: Janet Wright and Simin Goedeking
TUESDAY,MAY27RESULTS: MATCHPLAY:
Sue Phipps and Peggy Juergens vs Phyllis Diggle and Susan Aceto
Winners: Sue Phipps and Peggy Juergens
Judy Frick/Lydia Burke vs Ava Ortner/Janet Wright
Winners: Judy Frick and Lydia Burke
ClosesttothePin#3SuePhipps8'7"
ClosesttothePin#7SusanAceto16’7”
Closest to the Pin #12 Judy Frick 3'4"
TUESDAY,JUNE3RESULTS: 18HOLEBESTBALL
1 Place Net: Sandy Thaxton and Judy Frick
2 Place Net: Ava Ortner and Rita Colpo
1 Place Gross: Susan Kovach and Janet Wright
TUESDAY,JUNE3RESULTS:
9HOLERESULTS:
1st Place Net: Katherine Aron, Cindy Treptow, Phyllis Ramey, Laurie Fairman
2nd Place Net: Coleen Ockers, Cindy Johnson, Traci Sharp, Dawn Bader
3rd Place Net: Judy Katzenberger, Margaret Leeper, Anne Burns, Diana Roberts
4th Place Net: (tie)Donna Sheldrake, Phyllis Diggle, Sharon Munro, Dawn Rhodes
Cheryl Clement, Tia Woods, Leslie Flynn, Mary Ann Knoeckel
from the fairways update from keith welter
As we enter the summer months, we have already experienced significant rainfall in the first 20+ days of June, totaling 21.3 inches since June 2nd. This has caused some drainage issues on the golf course that many of you have observed or are aware of.
The golf course is situated in a relatively low-lying area, making it challenging to drain water into the ponds. The drains on the course are connected to the ponds using gravity and natural slopes. This system functions well when the ponds are not full. However, when the ponds are full, there is nowhere for the water to go, leading to flooding in certain areas. We have some companies investigating solutions, but these changes will take time.
Some of the areas most affected by heavy rains and drainage include sections of the cart paths. While efforts are made to pump out water and maintain passable paths for cart traffic, cooperation from golfers is still necessary.
If you see a puddle on the path, please do not drive around it. Instead, slow down and drive through it. If you are concerned about getting your personal cart dirty or wet, you are welcome to use a club cart. There are shared photos showing the damage caused by carts going around puddles. This turf damage is entirely avoidable.
As we move forward into the rainy season, we ask that if you need to stay on the cart path, keep all four wheels on the path. Do not pass the cart in front of you; instead, wait patiently until it moves to prevent unnecessary damage to the course.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
TENNIS UPDATE
Memorial Day
Round Robin
Memorial Day was a great turnout for Pickleball and Tennis. Members socialized on the pro shop patio for beverages and snacks.
Championships at Wimbledon… Sunday July 13th!
You can choose to come out for tennis followed by watching the finals at the club, or simply come to the club after to watch the matches and cheer on your favorite pros.
TIP FROM THE PRO
To make playing tennis more fulfilling, be aware of 3 ways to win more tennis matches:
·No matter what, act confident, like you’re an actor in a movie. ·Keep your frustration internal; you’ll feel better, not worse. ·55% of your communication is done through body language, so be careful what you show your opponent.
SUMMER FITNESS QUIZ
(answers below)
1.Whatarethe3macronutrients? (Youeatthemdaily.)
2.Whatisthelargestmuscleinthehumanbody?
3.Howmanycaloriesareinonepoundoffat?(Youneedto burnthismanycaloriestoloseapoundonthescale.)
4.Howmuchsleepisrecommendedforoptimalhealthand recovery?
StaffSpotlight
Jack Burns
Jack is one of the familiar, friendly faces behind the counter in the Golf Pro Shop. Originally from Crawfordsville, Indiana, he made the move to Florida 24 years ago and hasn’t looked back. He loves talking shop (and sports) with members, and keeps things upbeat with his easygoing attitude.
Off the clock, Jack is all about his family, his dog Kya, playing golf and catching a Tampa Bay Rays game whenever he can!
CLUBHOUSE DRESS CODE POLICY
Tomaintainarefined,welcomingenvironment,membersandguestsareexpectedtodress appropriatelythroughouttheClub Membersareresponsibleforensuringtheirguestsfollowthese guidelines
GENERAL DRESS GUIDELINES
Children13andoldermustfollowadultdresscode
Footwearisrequiredatalltimes
ClubManagementmayadjustdresscodesforspecialevents
Venue-specificdresscodesapply seebelow
acceptable attire
CountryClubCasual:Collaredshirts,slacks,dressshorts, dresses,skirts,blouses
Casual/GolfAcceptable:Poloshirts,golf/walkingshorts,clean denim(notdistressed)
NOT PERMITTED IN DINING AREAS (INDOOR OR OUTDOOR)
Tanktops
Swimwear
Gymorathleticwear
Provocativeorrevealingclothing
Bleached,frayed,torn,orraw-edgedenim
Men’shats/capsininteriordiningrooms
Barefeet
Exceptionstotheabovedresscodewillapply:
EventshostedbytheCluboroutsidegroupsmayhavetheirowndresscode