October Cat Tales Magazine

OCTOBER 2014

OVERCOMING BEGINNER FITNESS OBJECTIVES Golf Staff Guessing GAme! TENNIS CLASSIC RE-CAP OCTOBER 2014

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2014 INITIATION RATES $8,000 GOLF / $2,500 SOCIAL

Cattail Creek Country Club

FALL IS

beautiful!

Take advantage of Cattail’s beautiful fall golf and packed fall/winter social calendar, while catching a break on dues during the three coldest months of your first season of Membership!

*Membership, and its associated dues & fees, is an annual commitment.

Contact Lynn Slupski, Membership/Marketing Director, at 410.489.4653 ext.233 or lynn@cattailcreekcc.com

Leadership EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dick Lombardo, President | dlombardo@harkinsbuilders.com Howard Feldman,Vice President | howard.feldman@cfmktg.com Scott Nicholson, Treasurer | snichlsn@gmail.com Seth Lee, Secretary | slee@summittalentgroup.com Tom Cole, Past President | gtcole1@gmail.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Shaun Eddy Steve Schrenk Cheryl Guth Mike Jack Scott Segrist Scott Nicholson Eileen Dietz Ray Ignacio

COMMITTEES Golf - Scott Segrist | ssegrist@apexhomeloans.com Junior Golf - Scott Allen | sallene3@verizon.net Green - Tom Cole | gtcole1@gmail.com Tennis - Jodi Lahmann | jlahmann15004@gmail.com Membership - Lurdes Abruscato | lurdesabruscato@aol.com Finance - Scott Nicholson | snichlsn@gmail.com House - Steve Schrenk | sschrenk@eqrworld.com Swim Team - Lisa Noss | lap0811@yahoo.com Audit Committee - Shaun Eddy | seddy@swealth.com Compensation Committee - Seth Lee | slee@summittalentgroup.com CCWGA Chair - Amy Caro | amy.caro@ngc.com CCWTA President - Terri Curran | tccurran@aol.com

MANAGEMENT Gregory Colombo, CCM General Manager greg.colombo@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 231 Kim Kordon Controller kim.kordon@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 232 Chris Harriman Golf Course Superintendent chris@cattailcreekcc.com 410.489.9178 Lynn Slupski Membership/Marketing Director lynn@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 233 Bob Wampler, PGA Head Golf Professional bob@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 222 Nic Flickinger, PGA First Assistant Golf Professional nic.flickinger@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 223 John Foelber Fitness Director john@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 248 Alex Justiniani Director of Tennis alex@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 265 Chris Cozzillio Head Tennis Professional chris.c@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 236 Celia Dahan Tennis & Fitness Pro Shop Manager celia@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 390 Sheila Bishoff Tennis Office Manager sheila@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 235 Tom Caswell Executive Chef tom.caswell@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 246 Katie Thompson Communications Director katie.t@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 241 Justin Passero Dining Room Manager justin.passero@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 396 Matt Ault Dining Room Manager matt.a@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 397 Jennifer Turowski Catering Director jennifer@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 234 Rob Anderson Facility Engineer rob.anderson@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 247

CLUB PHONE NUMBERS Main Clubhouse 410.489.4653 Golf Shop 410.489.5224 Tennis Pro Shop 410.989.3683 Green Department 410.489.9178

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DEPARTMENTS: 5

MANAGER’S NOTES

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CLUBHOUSE New Wines at the Club Upcoming Events Fall Fun at Cattail Creek

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contents Fall Dining Hours

FITNESS

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Overcoming Beginner Fitness Objectives

Monday:

October Fitness Challenge

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GOLF & GREEN Bunker to Bunker The Green Report What is the Ryder Cup? Practice with a Purpose Handicaps Shouldn’t be a Headache Mystery Golf Golf Staff Guessing Game!

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TENNIS USTA Winter 2015 Tennis Classic Champions Keys to a Killer Forehand Upcoming Events Tennis Classic Re-cap!

FEATURES:

Tuesday: Lunch in the Clubhouse – 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dinner in the Clubhouse – 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Lunch in the Clubhouse – 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dinner in the Clubhouse – 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.* *Half Price Wine Night

Thursday: Lunch in the Clubhouse – 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dinner in the Clubhouse – 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday: Lunch on the Patio – 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dinner in the Clubhouse – 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

10 OVERCOMING BEGINNER FITNESS OBJECTIVES

Saturday:

12 GOLF STAFF GUESSING GAME!

Lunch on the Patio – 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

20 TENNIS CLASSIC RE-CAP!

Dinner in the Clubhouse – 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Lunch on the Patio – 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dinner in the Clubhouse - 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m

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CLUBHOUSE

Project Updates

From the GenEral Manager GREG COLOMBO, CCM [GENERAL MANAGER] As everyone settles into

diligently to prepare this survey, which will be sent to the

their fall routines of school,

Membership later this month. I strongly encourage you to

sports and extracurricular

complete the survey. Our goal is to provide you with the

activities, we are busy at

programs, services and amenities that are important to you,

the Club with many events and projects.

and to measure our success in meeting these expectations.

This month will see the ground-breaking of construction for

This is an exciting time for Cattail Creek and we appreciate

our highly-anticipated Short Game Area. Chris Harriman,

your participation in making it the best club around! As always,

Golf Course Superintendent, and his team, are very eager to

see you at the Creek!

build this project that will provide another wonderful amenity for Cattail’s Golf Membership. Be sure to read Chris’ article on page 14 for a full update.

Greg Colombo, CCM General Manager

Another exciting project that has been a topic of conversation for the past few years is a year-round tennis solution for our Members and Professional Staff. After months of research, data collection, surveys and options review, the Board of Directors has voted to move forward with the construction of a four-court tennis air-structure, or bubble as it is more commonly known. There will not be a special assessment for this project, as it will be financed over a ten-year period. We are confident that the bubble will fund itself through block time, lessons and clinics over the winter/indoor season.

Our goal is to keep you aware of the process by communicating regularly and openly. At this time we are in the design phase of the bubble and have engaged an architect to coordinate the

Resignation/Downgrade Deadline Please be reminded that Membership, and the associated dues and fees, is always an annual commitment each calendar year.

The deadline to submit a written request (email is sufficient) for a downgrade of any type, or resignation, for the 2015 year, is November 15, 2014.

Contact Lynn Slupski, Membership & Marketing Director, to discuss your options: lynn@cattailcreekcc.com or 410.489.4653 ext. 233

Howard County codes and regulation process. First, we will host a meeting with our neighbors early this month.

Then, we will host a Town Hall Meeting for the entire Membership on Tuesday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m.

Complimentary babysitting will be offered during the Town Hall Meeting.

I mentioned previously that the Club would begin conducting an annual survey comprised of questions that will help us

Drink

of the month · Chilled or Hot Apple Cider · Choice of Spiced Rum or Vodka

understand operations and amenities from the Membership’s perspective. Lynn Slupski and her staff have been working

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New Wines

to Please Your Palate!

MATT AULT [DINING ROOM MANAGER]

As the seasons begin to change to fall colors and cool nights, we have been very busy revamping our wine list with many new additions. Please peruse our newly updated wine list during your next visit to the Club, or ask a manager for a wine suggestion to pair with one of Chef Tom’s fall dinner entrees.

New Additions: 143 Chardonnay, Mark West, Sonoma County, CA, ’12 - $30 161 Chardonnay, Talley, Estate Vinyards, Arroyo Grande Valley, CA, ’12 - $55 175 Chardonnay, Kistler, Sonoma County, CA, ’12 - $110 632 Zinfandel, Carlidge & Browne, North Coast, CA, ’11 - $8/35 487 Cabernet Sauvignon, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, CA, ’11 - $55 517 Cabernet Sauvignon, Honig, Napa Valley, CA ’12 - $75 831 Cabernet Sauvignon, Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley, CA, ’11 - $115 829 Cabernet Sauvignon, Fischer, Coach Insignia, Napa Valley, CA ’10 - $160 554 Pinot Noir, Picket Fence, Sonoma County, CA, ’12 - $36 863 Pinot Noir, Hitching Post, Highliner, Santa Barbara, CA, ’11 - $80 864 Pinot Noir, Stemmler, Nugent Vinyard, Russian River Valley, CA, ’11 - $85 827 Pinot Noir, Josephy Faiveley, Gevrey-Chambertin, France ’10 - $109 707 Frescorbaldi, Nipozzano Reserve, Chianti, Italy, ’10 - $51 823 Red Blend, Flora Springs, Trilogy, Napa Valley, CA, ‘11 - $105

Not looking for a whole bottle, but still curious? Many of our wines are available by the glass!

OCTOBER & NOVEMBER Events PRIME RIB NIGHT Friday, October 3 LOBSTER NIGHT Friday, October 17 BUS TRIP TO ‘EVITA’ Friday, October 17 - Two Tickets Left!

Fall Festival S A T U R D AY, O C T O B E R 1 8

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM • FUN FOR ALL AGES!

CATTAIL FALL FESTIVAL Saturday, October 18 FAMILY NIGHT: SPOOKY STORIES Thursday, October 23 CHEESESTEAK THEME NIGHT Thursday, October 30 PASTA THEME NIGHT Thursdays in November Murder Mystery Dinner Saturday, November 1 FAMILY NIGHT: CREEPY CRAWLIES Wednesday, November 12 TRIVIA NIGHT Saturday, November 15

Hayrides BETWEEN

12 AND 2 PM

Face Painting B A L LO O N A R T KIDS’ COSTUME AND MUMMY WRAPPING

CO N T E S T S !

Delicious Treats!

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM BUFFET LUNCH

PRIME RIB NIGHT

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

TURKEY CHILI + FIXINS’, GREEK SALAD, TERIYAKI CHICKEN BREASTS, GRILLED SALMON, PLAIN CHICKEN BREASTS, CARVED CASINO ROAST, PULLED PORK SLIDERS, CHEESE TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD, ASSORTED CHIPS, VEGGIE PASTA SALAD, HUMMUS & VEGETABLES, ITALIAN MEATBALLS, MACARONI+CHEESE, CHICKEN TENDERS, APPLE SAUCE, CUP CAKES, COOKIES, ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR, ROLLS+BUTTER

ADLER

FUN & GAMES FROM 12 TO 2 PM

COMPLIMENTARY BUCKET OF CANDY

$26++ A D U L T S | $18 ++ C H I L D R E N

FUN!

FAMILY NIGHT:

AT C ATTAIL CREEK

JENNIFER TUROWSKI [CATERING DIRECTOR] Do you need something to do with your restless kids now that the pool is closed and fall school sports are drawing to an end? Cattail has your solutions to keep them entertained!

Family Night: Spooky Stories Thursday, October 23 | 5:00 p.m. Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Show Our favorite professional storyteller, Bill Wood, returns to the Creek to deliver his entertaining ‘Silly, Spooky, Sort of Shivery’ adventure tale.

CHEESESTEAK NIGHT!

Don’t worry, our mouths are watering too!

CHEESESTEAK THEME NIGHT

Mr. Wood’s stories are appropriate for all ages.

What Not To Miss: Kids – Getting to wear pajamas to the Club & S’mores Adults – Mimosa & Bloody Mary specials & we babysit

FAMILY NIGHT:

creepy crawlies

Thursday, October 30 | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Philadelphia has come to Cattail! This new theme night includes beef and chicken cheesesteaks made-to-order (with whiz), soft pretzels with assorted mustards, and of course, authentic hoagies!

What Not To Miss: Kids – Root Beer Floats Adults - Beer Floats (For real! Breckenridge Vanilla Porter & Vanilla Ice Cream)

Family Night: Creepy Crawlies Wednesday, November 12 | 5:00 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Show Giant cockroaches, toads, snakes & tarantulas, oh my! ‘Reptiles Alive’ presents this interactive program that allows Cattail Kids to get up close and personal with some frightening creatures.

w ‘80’s ars for an awesome ne nd le ca ur yo k ar m , lso A ber 1! t’ on Saturday, Novem Murder Mystery Even

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What Not To Miss: Kids – Bring a non-Member friend with you & touch the critters after the show Adults – Kids can bring a non-Member friend for free!

NIGHT

Have you checked out our new Dining Room tables? Our awesome facilities crew worked diligently to replace each table one by one. We now have a Clubhouse full of nice new dining tables! Come take a look!

LOBSTER

New in the Club!

Appetizers Lobster Bisque with Sherry Reduction $7++ Lobster Salad $14++

Maine Lobster, Asian Mixed Greens, Grilled White Asparagus, Yellow Pea Shoots and Mango Vinaigrette

Lobster Spring Rolls $10++ Lobster based appetizers & Mango-Papaya Salsa, Frisee and Scallion Sweet Chili Sauce entrees.

Entrees

Surf-n-Turf $55++

Broiled Lobster Tail & Filet Mignon with Baked Potato, Haricot Verts, Drawn Butter and BĂŠarnaise Sauce

Pre-order whole lobster ($55++) in reservation Lobster & Shrimp Risotto $27++ Poached Lobster, Shrimp, Shellfish Reduction, Asparagus Risotto before 10.16.14 & Pecorino Cheese Broiled Lobster Tails Single $28++ | Double $54++

Baked Potato, Haricot Verts and Drawn Butter

Whole Lobster $55++(MUST PREORDER)

2 lbs. Lobster, Baked Potato, Haricot Verts and Drawn Butter

**$25++ to add on a Lobster Tail to any meal

WELCOME

New Members!

The Bullock Family Louis, Maya, Layla, Shaena, Mariah The Kirby Family Richard, Cheryl, Sean, Cameron, Logan, Brian The Clark Family Bruce, Dianne, Douglas The LINK Family Jeff, Erin, Riley, Alex

Overcoming Beginner

Getting past the intimidation factor, and on to a healthy life LYNN SLUPSKI [MEMBERSHIP MARKETING DIRECTOR] & John Foelber [fitness director]

Lynn: I know I should work out, and I actually really want to, but I never do, and I have no idea where to even begin.

John: There are a couple of questions you should answer first before even worrying about the actual workout routine.

What are your fitness goals?

Be specific. “I want to lose weight,” is certainly a good goal, but a more specific target will be more helpful – “I want to lose 25 lbs. before my son’s wedding in four months.”

What workout setting will make you most comfortable?

Close your eyes and envision different scenarios. Think of yourself working alone, with a close friend, blending into a large group fitness class, participating in small group training with a couple of others, or one-on-one private training. Then start with the scenario that feels best.

When can I realistically workout?

Setting an unrealistic schedule and then not being able to keep up from the get-go is a quick way to sabotage your plan. Sit down and think about days and times of day that you are most likely to be able to regularly make a little time to better yourself through exercise.

Lynn: I am so out of shape that I honestly think I might die if you put me through one of those workouts I see on ‘The Biggest Loser.’

Dismissing these feelings though, doesn’t help you or the many others who feel the same way. In reality, you are entering an environment

John: Let’s be honest, those types of weight loss shows are not real life. When you see someone lose 30 lbs. in one week, that’s not realistic. The workouts on those shows are over-the-top, with prescreened contestants, doctor-supervised workouts, and on-site paramedics due to the risk involved.

Communicate with your trainer upfront about your goals and hesitations so you are on the same page when initiating your first exercise routine. If working out alone, remember that those show regimens are not necessarily healthy or safe; go at your own pace.

Lynn: I’m embarrassed! I feel like everyone else in the Fitness Center works out regularly, in their trendy fitness clothes and shoes.

I would be red-faced exhausted after 5 minutes on the treadmill and I haven’t bought a new pair of tennis shoes in three years!

John: Any fitness professional or gym rat would quickly dismiss those feelings by telling you that ‘no one is watching you, or cares.’

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that you are not knowledgeable about, or comfortable with.

The best way to appease these feelings is to control your workout environment. Start with a machine, or do an exercise, that you are already familiar with. Put the treadmill on slow, with no slope, and don’t worry about what all of the other buttons and settings do.

Stick with that pace as long as you need or want to.

Workout attire covers a wide spectrum. Some will always sport the newest anti-fatigue, sweat-proof matching outfit, but there are others who have been wearing the same “I ran the Baltimore Marathon 1984” t-shirt for years. No one really cares. Promise.

Lynn: If I saw a benefit to personal training, I would definitely do it, but I really don’t understand why I need to. I can make myself do cardio for 30 minutes, I just need to find my own self-discipline.

John: It really is a personal decision to use a trainer, based on the goals you outlined for yourself.

Fitness Objections (This is the real transcript from John and Lynn’s fitness consultation conversation.)

John: What are your fitness goals? What do you want to accomplish by working out?

Lynn: I want to gain muscle without losing weight and increase my cardiovascular capacity without losing weight. I would like to get stronger and find a casual, energetic activity that I enjoy doing and is in my comfort zone.

John: It seems like you have a good idea of what you want. What have you been doing to accomplish these goals?

Lynn: Um... Well… I have done a lot of stuff. I did ‘air yoga’ for six weeks. Sometimes I jog. I tried broom ball once, I jump rope sometimes. Oh yeah and I’m great at pull-ups though I don’t do them often!

John: That’s great! How well have those activities helped you

What’s the Difference?

reach your fitness goals? How long has it been since you have seen

Fitness Evaluation Session vs. Personal Training Session

progress towards your goals?

Fitness Evaluation

Lynn: I’m not sure… a while I guess…It’s really tough and I get

Cost: FREE! Everyone should do this once.

frustrated when I put in a lot of time and effort and don’t see results

Length: 60 minutes

quickly.

This is a one-time consultation that includes more talking than

John: I understand… it is frustrating to put time and effort into

physical activity. We’ll discuss your health and fitness goals, as well as

something without seeing progress. Let me use my expertise and

any golf or tennis-specific goals you may have. Additionally, we’ll cover

help you get started by designing a personalized workout program

your past injuries, health history, and any other contraindications that

for you based on your needs and goals.You will find that the time you

will help guide your trainer to develop a safe and effective workout. A

set aside to train will be much more productive and gratifying.

physical evaluation does take place, though it is not strenuous and

Lynn: I never thought of it like

is used as a benchmark.

that. How do I get started?

John: To realize the value in using a personal trainer you have to first take a hard look at your fitness goals and how well you have done on your own to accomplish them, which

Personal Training Cost: $75 (rates available for 8 & 16 sessions, & small groups) Length: 60 minutes Now this is the actual workout. A typical one-hour appointment consists of a short warm-up, mobility flexibility training, muscular

usually falls short of expectations.

strength and endurance training, cardiovascular training and

Also

cool down stretches. Workouts of course vary for each client

appreciate

that

personal

trainers are experts in their fields and know a lot more about it than you.

You would not try to repair your car if you don’t know how; you take it to

based on their unique fitness goals and needs.

Make a reservation for fitness evaluations or personal training sessions right on Cattail’s website!

an auto mechanic.

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OCTOBER Fitness Challenge:

40/40/40 Suspension Strap Challenge John Foelber [fitness director] Our last suspension strap challenge, 40 atomic pushups followed by 40 bodyweight rows, focused more on upper body strength and endurance. This month we are switching it up and giving your lower body a kick in the butt, literally. Try this 40/40/40 challenge and your glutes, hamstrings and legs will be strong, tight and firm by the end of the month. Strong hips and legs not only look good but are critical to lower back health and athletic performance in sports such as golf and tennis.

Here it is, plain and simple, but not easy.

40 left leg lunges 40 right leg lunges Rest 60 seconds 40 hip thrusters

Congratulatio ns to Member Mike Jack for the Septembe winning r Challeng ew ith a record ed 19 workouts!

A total of 16 Members part icipated - Gre at job!

I assume a good number of our Members can perform all of these already, so the winning score will be the Member who completes the challenge the fastest.

Start upright facing away from the anchored part of the suspension strap with your left foot in the suspension strap bent to a 90 degree angle.

Insert both feet into the stirrups so that the straps hang vertically and position your body so that your arms are resting by your hips and your knees are bent so that your knees are directly over your hips

Bend your right leg to initiate the lunge while reaching back with your left leg untill your left knee touches without resting on the pad. Your weight will shift back and be evenly distributed across both legs. If done properly, your right knee will not drift forward and should remain over your right ankle. Repeat with right leg.

Extend and lift the hips so that your thighs and torso create a straight line, hold for up to one second, return to your starting position and repeat. During this movement your knee joint should not extend, but rather, stay flexed at your 90 degree starting position.

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JOIN US SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

BUNKER to BUNKER

First and foremost, congratulations are in order for our 2014 Men’s and Women’s Club Champions, Andy Chapin and Nancy

TRIVIA NIGHT 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | IN THE RESTAURANT

Giannopoulos!

On the fall tournament front, we are pleased to again have a full field for this year’s Men’s Member-Member Tournament, and a great weekend has been planned for the participants. In addition to the reoccurring fall golf events of the October Men’s Guest

FREE TO PARTICIPATE YUMMY APPETIZER AVAILABLE

ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

hosted by showtime trivia

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Day, Men’s and Women’s Closing Days, and the Superintendent’s Revenge Tournament, we will introduce a new ‘Partner 3-Club Challenge’ in November. Stay tuned for details on this event, which we hope will serve as a fun close to the 2014 tournament calendar.

Our Golf Course remains in superb condition for these upcoming events thanks to Chris Harriman and his team.We encourage you to take advantage of the beauty of playing fall golf before winter arrives.

As the weather does start to cool down, please don’t forget about the Learning Center! We are lucky to have this great indoor amenity that ensures you have absolutely no reason to let your game get rusty during the off-season!

WIN A $30 RESTAURANT CREDIT! I would like to recognize and thank our all-star team of professionals; Nic Flickinger, Ricky Serrano, Eli Mireles, Tyler Chaplin, Lauren Burns and Sean Murray. Their hard work and

Fairway Feats!

Congratulations to Judge James Dudley for shooting his age on Saturday, September 20.

The Judge (age 77) shot a 77!

Congratulations to Member Steven Segrist, for winning the Howard County Championship with a round of 1-under par, and to Bennett Buch, finishing right behind, landing 2nd place!

dedication to our Membership and the golf operation, is a yearround job that they do very well. I could not do it all without their shared goal of excellence.

On that note, I am very excited to share the news that Nic and his wife, Jane, are expecting their first child next spring; we can’t wait to welcome the newest member of the Cattail Creek family!

Everything for golf, Bob Wampler, PGA Head Golf Professional

GOLF GOLF & & GREEN GREEN

GREEN REPORT CHRIS HARRIMAN

[GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT]

This fun load of work on 5 will maximize the landing area here right of the fairway.

M

other Nature always finds a way to balance things out. The

During construction of the Short Game Area, #10 will be playing as

rains this spring and summer apparently used up all of our

a par 3 hole. Most likely, this will start on October 14. The tees will

water credits for the fall. With only three rain events in September,

be moved up into the fairway and access to the hole will be from

totaling 1.5 inches, the pumphouse and wells have been hard at work

behind the Golf Shop, across the rough, and over to the fairway. #10

keeping our playing surfaces alive and growing.

will remain a par 3 for the remainder of the year.

Luckily, the bentgrass on our greens, tees and fairways do not

Our goal is to open the Short Game Area for Men’s Opening Day,

mind the cool, dry weather. Roots are once again digging deep,

April 18, 2015. With any luck we’ll be able to open #10 in its new

and surfaces are firming up nicely. October is predicted to have

form as soon as we change back from the ‘Winter Course’ at the

some great weather but with last year’s highs ranging from 51 to 85

end of March.

degrees, anything can happen.

Our goal is to open the Short Game Area for Men’s Opening Day, April 18, 2015.

Last year at this time, we were deep into designing and presenting the Short Game Area project to the Membership. Now, a year later we are just about ready to break ground and begin construction. It has been a long road to get to this point but we have planned for every aspect of the construction. From sod amounts and varieties, to irrigation design, tree planting plans, and patio design, we are ready to go!

The Green Department will be quite involved in the Short Game

The process with the County is what has taken the longest but by the time this article reaches you, we hope to be finished with the permitting process and preparing to erect the sediment fence around our entire area of disturbance on #10.

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Area construction. Besides quality control, material coordination, and timing, we are also responsible for installing the irrigation system and laying every bit of sod on the final grade. Therefore, we have made sure to use our time wisely before the actual construction begins.

WHAT IS THE RYDER CUP?

TYLER CHAPLIN [ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL]

The end of September witnessed the Ryder Cup Matches, more commonly known as ‘The Ryder Cup,’ which is a biennial golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States.

The competition is jointly administered by the PGA of America and the PGA European Tour, and is contested every two years, with the venue alternating between courses in the United States and Europe.

Click the image to see the full version of our Short Game Area Project plan!

The event’s trophy is named after the person who donated it, Samuel Ryder. The Ryder Cup, and its counterpart, the Presidents Cup, are unique in not just the world of golf, but all professional sports.

Despite being high-profile events that bring in tens of millions of dollars in TV and sponsorships, the players receive no prize money and compete purely for the victory.

shortly in light of us being able to take

The competition began in 1926 following an exhibition match between a team comprised of American professionals and one drawn from the British PGA, on the East Course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey, UK. The first formal competition took place the following year at Worcester Country Club, in

sod from the red tee on #10 that is

Massachusetts, US.

The new red tee on #2 will be opening

about to be demolished. We also opened up a larger project on #5

as per usual until the time comes to dive into the Short Game Area

The Ryder Cup Matches involve various match play competitions between players selected from two teams of 12. Currently, the matches consist of eight foursome matches, eight fourball matches and 12 singles matches.The winner of each match scores a point for their team, with a ½ point each being awarded for any

construction.

match that is tied after 18 holes.

As far as cultural practices planned for this fall, we will be

A foursome match is a competition between two teams of two golfers. The golfers on the same team take alternate shots throughout the match, with the same ball. Each hole is won by the team

that will improve visibility of the fairway from the tee and will also increase playable space to the right of the fairway against the cart path. Once the work on #5 is complete, our team will be operating

putting the sand injection verticutter back out on the tees, as well as core aerating the fairways and topdressing them again.

These events are tentative and will be squeezed into October and November as intelligently as possible.

From a golfer’s standpoint, it may seem like there is an abundance of action this fall. We work very hard to utilize days when golf play is on the slow side to make progress on the above projects. It may seem simple to take the approach that “everything is fine, just leave it alone,” but when working on

that completes the hole using the fewest shots.

A fourball match is also a competition between two teams of two golfers, but all four golfers play their own ball throughout the round rather than alternating shots, and each hole is won by the team whose individual golfer has the lowest score.

both maintain, and improve, from both playability and agronomic

This year, Europe won its third consecutive Ryder Cup 16½ to 11 ½, and was able to boast its 8th victory in the last ten years.

The last time the USA won the Ryder Cup in Europe was 1993 at

standpoints.

The Belfry Golf Resort in Warwickshire, England.

Thanks so much for your patience and rest assured we are in for a

Hazeltine National Golf Club will host the 2016 Ryder Cup, marking the first time the event will be held in Minnesota.

a living, breathing canvas, changes and maintenance must occur to

great fall, and a spectacular 2015!

PRACTICE with a Purpose RICKY SERRANO [DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION] In the 18 years that I’ve been teaching golf, the average golfer’s practice routine has not changed at all. Most people head to the driving range and simply hit balls with no real plan for improvement. Your time is valuable, which is why it is imperative that you use your precious practice time more

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There are three types of practice to master – a warm up before a round, a regular practice on the range and around the practice green, and practice on the course.

The Warm-up Loosen your muscles and find a feel for your swing before your round. Focus on making solid contact with the balls without worrying about the direction of the shots, except to note how they are curving. That will likely be your shot shape for your round, so be prepared for it on the course.

Don’t try to change your swing during a warm-up session; make only minor adjustments, if any.

The Full Practice Session Before beginning, choose a specific problem or skills to work on and select drills that will target it. Always end a session by incorporating the sensations you have developed with the drills into full swings with different clubs.

Choose a target, visualize your shot trajectory, and always keep a consistent shot routine.

Since 45% of your score is accumulated from within 50 yards, spend the majority of your time working on the chipping and pitching aspects of your short game. Practice putting drills, including some very long putts, to get feel for distance and to develop confidence.

On-Course Practice Go out alone in the evening when the course is not busy and play two or three balls. Practice playing in different situations such as fairway bunker shots, shots from bad lies in the rough, and others that you can’t practice on the range.

Play your own scramble using the worst shot so you know what you need to work on. Or play a two-man competition against yourself, hitting two balls all the way around and keeping score.

On-course practice is so important in connecting the gap between the practice tee and the actual round.

Ricky working with a Member during his Ladies Beginner Golf Clinic in September!

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Handicaps Shouldn’t be a Headache ELI MIRELES [ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL]

Every golfer wants a fair shot at beating their friend in a round of golf. The United States Golf Association (USGA) ranks the skill level of players by their ‘handicap index’ or ‘handicap’ which are used interchangeably, and are intended to keep play ‘fair’ between golfers of different skill levels. But how exactly do your scores convert into your handicap?

How is my handicap calculated?

What does it represent?

A ‘handicap’ represents a player’s potential ability. It is calculated by averaging a player’s ‘best’ scores, and then taking 96% of that average. A ‘handicap differential’ is used to determine what scores are deemed to be a player’s ‘best’ but for the average player, it is usually their top 10 scores.

Are there any other adjustments that are made to handicaps?

How do tees come into play when calculating a

Yes. Golfers use ‘Equitable Stroke Control’ (ESC), after each round

handicap?

to adjust their score based on the USGA’s outlined limits for the

Each set of tees on a given course has a different slope and course

maximum shots allowed per hole, based on his/her individual

rating. A golfer’s handicap is adjusted for the course that he/she is

handicap. This rule is in place to keep players honest when posting

playing based on those two course-specific ratings. This is referred

rounds and discourages actions that would ‘pad’ handicaps to a

to as a ‘course handicap.’

player’s advantage.

Course Handicap

Maximum Number

9 or less

Double Bogey

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How are handicaps affected when two golfers are playing from different sets of tees?

‘course’ ratings.

As with all golf rules, the specifics can get confusing, but in order to keep the game fun and fair when playing in competitive situations, it

Example:

is important to understand and abide by handicap rules.

Nic is playing from the white tees which are rated 70.7. Ricky is playing from the gold tees, rated 68.2. Ricky’s handicap will be adjusted with a

If you would like to discuss handicap rules further, or need help

3-stroke deduction to level the playing field.

establishing your initial handicap as a new golfer, please feel free to contact me at any time – eli@cattailcreekcc.com.

Can the above handicap adjustment ever be waived?

No. The above policy is an actual rule that appears in the ‘Rules of Golf,’ section 3-5/9-3c. It states that no person, golf pro, golf committee, club, or course has authority to dismiss any formal rule, including the required handicap adjustments for competitors playing from different sets of tees.

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LAUREN BURNS [GOLF SHOP MERCHANDISER] Nic and I were fortunate to be able to accompany six ladies on a

After fueling up at breakfast, we headed to the course (after

fantastic overnight ‘Mystery Golf’ trip on September 18.

purchasing some souvenirs from the Golf Shop!). The Peter Dyedesigned River Course that hosts the Kingsmill Championship, an

‘Mystery Golf’ trips are typically day trips that women golfers register

LPGA event, has spectacular views of the James River.

for knowing only if the event is 9 or 18 holes, but no information on the club or course. This was our first ever overnight trip. We left

As a Merchandiser, it is always a great experience to see other

Wednesday morning at 7:15 a.m. en route to our surprise destination.

Golf Shops, and be able to see what works for their membership

The trip began and ended with a rather grueling four-hour drive

and what new products they’re trying out. I am very thankful to

through traffic, but everything in between was more than enough fun

have been able to attend our first overnight ‘Mystery Golf’ trip and

to make up for the time spent in the car!

would encourage all ladies to consider participating in the future.

Our first ‘Mystery’ location was the James River Country Club in Newport News, Virginia. Their course is completely different from Cattail’s with tall trees, open fairways, and a relatively flat landscape.

James River is a refreshing course where you can swing the club freely without being harshly penalized.

After playing James River, we left to have dinner at our next ‘Mystery’ location, Kingsmill Resort, in Williamsburg, Virginia. We dined at the James Landing Grille, a lovely seafood restaurant in the resort where we enjoyed dinner on the riverfront while watching the sunset.

We spent the evening in the suites, with everyone having their own bedroom and an 8:00 a.m. wake-up call! Brunch was delicious, and included made-to-order omelets, fresh oatmeal, and all the bacon you

In picture from left: Nancy Kaufman, Stephanie Nucci, Nora McGlaughlin, Sally Lentz, Sue Brophy, Lauren Burns, and Carol Ann Schmidt. Not pictured: Nic Flickinger.

could ever want!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Kick-off Party

MEN’S GOLF MEM BER-MEMBE R

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. Shotgun 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Stag Night on the Lower Patio

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11

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1. Did not start playing golf until the age of 14.

2. Took a class called Baseball in Literature in order to receive an English credit in college.

3. Was high school sweethearts with his significant other.

4. Has traveled to every state on the east coast bu never west of Chicago.

1. Has traveled to Austria.

2. Only played 18 holes once before making it on the high school varsity golf team.

3. Favorite football team is the New York Giants.

4. Was born with scoliosis.

1. Is the second oldest of four brothers.

2. Is a junior college All-American.

3. Has played golf with former PGA Tour winner Notah Begay.

4. Once lost a situp competition to Cattail Member Jonas Cash.

1. Can play the piano/keyboard and has played in three different bands.

2. Favorite television shows are Law and Order: SVU and Dateline on NBC

3. Made it to Brown Belt level in karate at 11 years old.

4. Named a daughter after a great aunt who passed away on their wedding day.

1. Uses a bread maker regularly.

2. Favorite television show is Dancing With The Stars.

3. Is running the 10k Across the Bay in November

4. Wants to get a Rottweiler in the future.

1. Has played hockey on the same team as Mario Lemieux.

2. Has made a double eagle on a par 5.

3. Has been on a date with actress Julia Stiles.

4. Has many nicknames, including Memphis, from Gone In Sixty Seconds.

F. Ricky Serrano.

Director of Golf Instruction

B. Eli Mireles, Assistant Golf Professional

C. Lauren Burns, Golf Shop Merchandiser

D. Nic Flickinger.

First Assistant Professional

E. Bob Wampler, Head Golf Professional

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1. B (Eli) 2. A (Tyler) 3. F. (Ricky) 4. E (Bob) 5. C (Lauren) 6. D (Nic)

A.Tyler Chaplin Assistant Golf Professional

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UstA Winter 2015 Mixed Doubles Teams Now Forming SHEILA BISHOFF [TENNIS OFFICE MANAGER] We celebrated the last days of summer with the annual Cattail Creek Tennis Classic and the tennis was picture-perfect! To keep the momentum going over the winter, we are planning to form several USTA 18 & Over Mixed Doubles teams to play in the HowardColumbia League. This league plays indoors at the Columbia Association (CA).

Mixed Team Composition · The league format is 3 lines of doubles · Teams should consist of 15-20 players · Teams can include Cattail Members and non-Members · Mixed Doubles allows men and women to partner as a team

Upcoming Events Women’s tennis Member-member Friday, October 3

SEA COLONy TENNIS TRIP: Men’s & Women’s Thursday, October 24 - Sunday, October 26

Junior Tennis Halloween CLinic Monday, October 27

SEA COLONy TENNIS TRIP: Men’s Only Friday, November 21 - Sunday, November 23

· Your rating + your partner’s rating, equals the level you will play · Your combined rating can be lower than the level, but never higher · The following mixed leagues will be formed: 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0

Schedule · 12 weeks · January through March, 2015 · Matches are Friday nights, and daytime on Saturdays and Sundays · Winning teams go to District, Sectional & National Championships

Fees

HALLOWEEN TENNIS

JUNIOR SPOOKY CLINIC

Subject to change and provided for planning purposes only. · $28 USTA League fee (via TennisLink) – all players · $20/$50 administration fee - CA member/non-CA member · $18 indoor court fees (2013-14 rates) – paid at the time of play

Registration & Intent If you are interested in joining a team or being a team captain, please complete the 2015 USTA Howard-Cattail Interest Form. · Alex Justiniani, Director of Tennis, will help captains form teams. · Players will be given a team code so they can register in November. · All USTA team registrations will be completed via TennisLink.

Cattail’s Tennis Staff is committed to providing you with tennis opportunities for match play. If you have any questions, please email Sheila Bishoff.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

FREE! Ages 10 & Under!

Keys to a

Killer Forehand

CHRIS COZZILLIO [HEAD TENNIS PROFESSIONAL]

Most of us prefer hitting forehands to backhands.There are exceptions to every rule, but generally, tennis players favor their forehand. This means that if possible, we want to look for opportunities to hit forehands and make them as lethal as they can be.

4. Lower the Racquet: Your shoulders are turned, the racquet is set, and you are tracking the ball—now drop that racquet low and swing! When you lower the racquet beneath the ball, it enables swinging low to high, generating topspin.

1. Be Ready: The key to any successful shot in tennis is to have a good ‘ready’

5. Extend and Finish:

position. Stay on your toes, keep your racquet up in front of you,

After making contact with the ball, it is common to not finish the

and be ready for anything in order to have the advantage.

swing. Do not make this mistake! Extend your dominant arm all the way towards your target, and wrap your racquet around your

2. Turn Your Shoulders:

non-dominant shoulder.

Keep your arms in the ready position, turn your shoulders, and set

6. ACCELERATE!

the racquet back.

Acceleration is pivotal in developing a dangerous forehand. The

3. The Non-Dominant Arm:

confidence to swing faster than you are used to is often easier said

This step is more important than it sounds. Using the non-

than done, due to the fear of missing. However, if you follow the

dominant hand to track the ball’s path is vital to hitting a clean

above steps, you will be hitting your forehand like Alex Justiniani

forehand. When only one arm is used to hit the forehand, often

in no time!

the non-dominant arm just hangs while the dominant arm does the swinging.

Tennis Classic Champs!

2.5 Women’s Singles

3.5 Men’s Doubles

6.0 Mixed Doubles

Marci Hanish

Andrew Good & Gordon Wright

Erin Baehr & Jeff Baehr

2.5 Women’s Doubles

4.0 Women’s Singles

7.0 Mixed Doubles

Wendy Rosenberg & Tina Sarfaraz

Kathy Weisblat

Sheri Goof & Andrew Good

3.0 Women’s Singles

4.0 Men’s Singles

8.0 Mixed Doubles

Holly Hoenes

Michael Burman

Bobby Buttafogo & Christine Callahan

3.0 Men’s Singles

4.0 Women’s Doubles

Open Mixed Doubles

Tony Conti

Louise Hawkins & Ylaska Cohen

Chris Cozzillio & Sandra Masterman

3.0 Women’s Doubles

4.0 Men’s Doubles

Open Men’s Singles

Min Conti & Jen Lawrence

Bruce Matthews & Jeff Johnson

Kamala Kannan

3.0 Men’s Doubles

5.5 Women’s Combo

Open Men’s Doubles

Mike Marsden & Mitchell Marsden

Laurie Jobson & Beth Moxley

Kamala Kannan & Jake Fishkin

3.5 Women’s Doubles

6.5 Women’s Combo

Ellen Virden & Quinh Tran

Erin Flavin & Charlene Della Ratta

3.5 Men’s Singles

7.5 Women’s Combo

Chris Valenze

Gia Yannone & Leanne Glueck

Congratulations!

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Thank You! OCTOBER 2014

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Saturday, November 1

Arrive at the scene between

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

Passed appetizers before dinner

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80’s outfit!

80’s Themed Buffet

Pork Tenderloin & Casino Roast Carving Station Roasted French Chicken with Crimini Mushrooms Seafood Cassolette with Shrimp, Scallops & Crabmeat Blackened Salmon Vegetarian Entree Green Beans Casserole Mixed Green Salad Rice Pilaf Twice Baked Potatoes Apple Cobbler & Cookies

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$49++ Before 10/25 | $56++ 10/26 & After