Pinnacle Peak Country Club Pipeline June 2021

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Salida del Sol ladieS member-gueSt championS: member alison mcilroy (left) with guest diane peterson (right)

THE PINNACLE PEAK

pipeline j u n e – j u ly

2021

SunSet claSSic championS: guest todd Wood (left) toasting to victory alongside member craig Weaver (right)

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TABle OF COnTenTS •UPCOMING EVENTS • CLUBHOUSE EVENTS

UpCOMinG evenTS

> Burger Bar / Trivia night / Cooking with the Kids / Asian night / Taco night / Family Fun / Hawaiian night / 4th of July BBQ and Fireworks new York Strip Steak night / pasta night

MONDAYS now thru Sept

Clubhouse Closed – Fitness Center Open 5a-12p

• W H AT ’ S N E W I N D I N I N G

> > > >

4th of July

June 3

Bingo with Buffet

Asian night

June 4

Cooking with the Kids

in the Kitchen with Chef Brandon

• PINNACLE PEAK GOLFERS

> > > >

JUNE

Hawaiian night

Drew's note Holes in One

June 8-11

Junior Golf Camp

June 10

Asian night

June 18

Cooking with the Kids

June 22-25

Junior Golf Camp

Reciprocal program

June 24

Taco night

Junior Golf

June 25

Family Fun poolside night

• T O U R N A M E N T R E S U LT S

> > > > >

Club Championship el Cannip Solheim Cup Sunset Classic Salida del Sol

• 1 8 -H O L E W G A N E W S • NINERS NEWS

JULY July 3 July 6-9 July 15 July 20-23

4th of July BBQ & Fireworks Junior Golf Camp Burger Bar Junior Golf Camp

July 22

Trivia night

July 29

Hawaiian night

July 30

Family Fun night

• W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G ?

> Tennis and pickelball > Fitness > live Music Headliners • CLUB INFO

> > > > >

AUG Aug 12

new York Strip Steak night

Aug 26

pasta night

Aug 27

Family Fun night

Doc’s note Staff Directory

SEPT

Membership Update

Sept 6

Rollie’s note Hours of Operation

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labor Day BBQ

Sept 16

Burger Bar

Sept 30

Taco night

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J U LY 15 / S E P T 16

J U N E 4, 18

J U N E 10

J U N E 24 / S E P T 30

J U N E 25 P O O L S I D E / A U G 27

H E L D O N S AT U R D AY, J U LY 3

J U LY 27 / 6:30 – 8P RESERVATIONS R E Q U I R E D 480-585-6992

J U LY 29

A U G 12

A U G 26

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M I K E

L Y O N

wHAT’S new in DininG Summer Fun! We have your favorite regular dinners with burger night, taco night, new york Strip Steak night and Pasta night. also join us for asian night and Hawaiian night!

FUN FOR KIDS STARTS AT 5:30 COOK-IN STARTS AT 6P FIREWORKS AT 9P Gazpacho bar chilled italian Pasta Salad Fruit Salad

HAWAIIAN NIGHT

Mango bbQ Pulled Pork Smoked bbQ chicken

Join us JULY 29 for a tantalizing menu of Hawaiian flare. enjoy a variation of options sure to please everyone! aloha!!

bbQ Shrimp elote casserole Drunken backed beans twice backed Potato casserole assorted corn bread kid’s Dinner Favorites

ASIAN NIGHT

Sample a selection of asian-inspired cuisine.

Set your calendars for JUNE 10.

See you there!

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Patriotic Desserts

KIDS: BRING YOUR SWIMMING SUIT WILD RAPIDS WATER SLIDES / BOUNCE HOUSE GLOW NECKLACES

ADULTS $40

CHILDREN 5-12 $20

4 & UNDER Free

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in the Kitchen

BY CHEF BRANDON

A bright, simple and refreshing dressing for those lite summer salads.

PINNACLE PEAK GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE: yield one gallon INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

12 garlic cloves

• Rough-chop the shallots.

• Combine garlic, shallots, grapefruit juice, Dijon, champagne vinegar and blend with emersion blender.

• Slowly, add oil until the right consistency.

• Add the honey and blend again.

• Salt and pepper to taste.

2 ea shallots 3 cups grapefruit juice 6 tbs Dijon 2 cups champagne vinegar 4 cups honey 2 qts blend oil Salt and pepper

• Choose from seven delicious burgers (beef, turkey, chicken, salmon or House vegan) • Choice of French fries, sweet potato fries or onion rings • Dessert included • $14++

FOOD & BEVERAGE

HOURS OF OpeRATiOn

R E S E R VAT I O N S ~ D I N N E R & S P E C I A L E V E N T S ~ 5 8 0 . 5 8 5 .6 9 9 2 M O N D AY

CLOSED

TUES - WED

10 :30 A – 3 P

LUNCH

THUR - FRI

10 :30 A – 8 P

LUNCH / DINNER

S AT U R D AY

9A – 8P

B R E A K FA S T / L U N C H / D I N N E R

S U N D AY

9A – 3P

B R E A K FA S T / L U N C H

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pinnACle peAK GOlFeRS

BY DREW DARROW

wow, hard to believe it’s already June! As they say, time flies when you’re having fun, and it’s clear that a great time has been had by all throughout our busy season here at ppCC. Recently, during the el Cannip Gentlemen’s Member-Member, Terry Monroe and Matt Mees emerged as tournament champions. And then they “emerged” again, this time, from the el Cannip swimming hole behind the 9th green after their triumphant plunge! Thank you to all who played for making it a memorable event.

June is a wonderful month for golf in the valley of the Sun, and we hope you plan to take advantage of our extended daylight hours to get in a few extra holes. we have put together an extensive list of summer reciprocal golf opportunities at surrounding clubs, and hope you plan to take advantage of playing away while our golf course is closed. please call the Golf Shop, and we will be happy to assist in making reciprocal times for you.

Our bunker renovation project began May 10 and is off to a fast start with an impressive amount of work already complete on the front 9. Be on the lookout for ppCC Agronomy blog updates throughout the summer to keep you up to speed on the progress of this exciting project. Although the golf course will be closed beginning June 1, the practice facilities and golf shop will remain open throughout the summer to hone your games in preparation for our grand reopening Friday, October 22.

Our Junior Summer Camps also are back with two camps in June and two in July. Space is filling up quickly, so register your junior golfers soon to make sure they have a spot. Registration is available on ForeTees under the events tab.

For those of you who depart for cooler temperatures over the summer, we wish you the best and look forward to your return.

For those of us who are here year-round just remember, it’s a dry heat!

2021 SUMMER RECIPROCAL PROGRAM CLUB

arizona cc blackstone boulders Dc ranch Desert Forest Gc Desert Highlands Desert Mountain Gc Firerock cc Forest Highlands Gc Gainey ranch Gc lengend trail Gc

START DATE

MEMBER FEES

GUEST FEES

ADVANCE BOOKING

TIME RESTRICTIONS

CLOSURES

PHONE

6/1/21 5/11/21 tbD 6/1/21 6/1/21 5/18/21 6/1/21 5/12/21 6/1/21

$40 + tax $80 + tax tbD $50 + tax $40 + $25cart+tax $50 + tax $50 + tax $40 + tax $140 +$25cart+tax

$80 + tax $80 + tax tbD $90 + tax $60 + $25cart+tax $90 + tax $120 + tax $90 + tax $140 +$ 25cart+tax

3 days 7 days tbD 3 days 3 days 3 days 2 days 3 days tbD

closed Mondays closed Mondays tbD closed Mondays closed Mondays closed Mondays closed Mondays closed Mondays one Foursome

480-947-7666 623-707-8700 480-488-9009 480-342-7200 480-488-4589 480-585-7444 480-595-4000 480-836-8100 928-525-1100

tbD Prevailing loyalty card Guest rate $30 + tax $50 + tax $40 + tax tbD tbD $40 + tax $40 + tax Discount off prevailing rates

tbD Prevailing loyalty

tbD 7 days

Space available Space available tbD 9aM-1PM after 9:30aM Space available after 12PM 9aM-1PM after 1PM Mondays only tbD Space available

tbD open 7 Days

480-951-0022 480-488-7434

tbD $120 + tax $80 + tax tbD tbD $80 + tax $80 + tax Discount off

3 days 3 days 3 days tbD tbD 3 days 3 days 7 days

after 9:30 Fri-Sun 10aM-12PM Space available tbD tbD after 10aM Space available Space available

closed Mondays closed Mon/tues closed Mondays tbD tbD closed Mondays closed Mon/tues open 7 Days

480-964-1797 480-437-1500 480-263-5208 480-471-9420 480-983-3200 480-488-3456 480-471-2710 480-471-3232

tbD 5/11/21 card Guest rate Mesa cc 5/18/21 Mirabel 6/1/21 Phoenix cc 5/18/21 rio Verde tbD Superstition Mountain tbD terravita Gc 5/11/21 tonto Verde Gc 6/1/21 Verde river 5/11/21 prevailing rates

Please be aware of the golf/dining dress codes at any Club.

P G F A T S M O

W n b t F d

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HOLES IN ONE CONGRATULATIONS on march 27, dr. phil vitale aced the 9th hole during the Sunset classic to win a porsche macan. if that’s not amazing enough, two other ppcc members had holes in one on the same day, same hole!

• P H I L V I TA L E

9th Hole, March 27th

JUniOR GOlF SKILLS: tailored for beginners and intermediate players 6-15 years old, the program features instruction in all areas of the game including swing mechanics, putting and short game, rules of golf, etiquette and creativity. curriculum is built and designed around the uS kids Player Performance Program. Students are coached the fundamentals while playing friendly competitions.

• DON OLSON

11th Hole, april 18th • DEB ENGLOT

11th Hole, april 18th

WHEN: tueSday – friday inStruction: 9-11:30aM lunch provided: 11:40aM-12PM

PLEASE CALL THE PPCC GOLF SHOP AT 480-585-0385 FOR GOLF. ALL TEE TIMES MUST BE ARRANGED THROUGH THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF AT ALL CLUBS. MEMBERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO CALL OTHER CLUBS DIRECTLY FOR GOLF.

When requesting a tee time all player names are required. Player names must be provided in order to gain access to the club.

For dining, please call the other club’s directly at the numbers listed here.

DATES: june 8-11 / june 22-25 / july 6-9 / july 20-24

COST: member $225 (per student) gueSt $275 (per student)

SIGNUP: Sign up through Foretees under the events tab or please contact the Golf Shop 480-585-0385 or kyle naugle (KNaugle@pp-cc.org) with any additional questions.

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TOURNAMENT RESULTS Shootout finalists (left-right) Phil Vitale & Matt Holetz and Matt Mees & Terry Monroe pose for a photo on the final hole.

PPCC Head Professional Drew Darrow pictured alongside El Cannip Champions, Matt Mees and Terry Monroe.

David Ibanez (L) and Cary Snider (R) sporting their green jackets.

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Tanja Buhay (L) and Ashley Ibanez (R)

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EL CANNIP PLUNGE

In a final-match nail-biter, the Blue team prevailed over the Red team at the 2021 PPCC Women’s Golf Association’s Solheim Cup.

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18-HOle wGA newS Our formal guest day was a huge success! The weather was beautiful, the competition fun and the murder solved. A big shout out to Julie lenertz, Maribeth wilson, Maureen Sewright, and Terri Rovick for planning the “Murder Mystery” themed event.

Congratulations to the champions, Jennifer williamson and Anita Gallaugher as well as Alison Mcilroy and Susie london.

BY SHELLEY ERICKSON

2021-2022 WGA BOARD Shelley erickson, president Cindi Stewart, vice president Alison Mcilroy, Tournament Chair Margaret Shreves, Treasurer Randi Berman, Secretary lynn Matthews, past president

The wGA would like to thank lynn Matthews for her outstanding leadership as our president throughout this challenging year. She helped to make our events successful and as close to normal as possible with her calm, strong direction. She never sweated the small stuff. Thank you, lynn!!

At our closing luncheon the 2021-2022 wGA board was approved, which will be working hard to plan a fun and exciting event schedule for the upcoming year.

nineRS newS

B Y TA M R A M I L L I K A N

The niners Golf league had a wonderful season of play, and thanks to the Board and Golf Shop, we even got back to shotgun starts for the last two days of play. if you’re not already playing with the niners, we hope to see you next fall! Our season opens the first Monday in november, and we would love for you to join us. it's a fun, casual, nine-hole league that plays every Monday at 9am and we have a ton of fun along the way!

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Jennifer Williamson & Anita Gallaugher, Alison McIlroy & Susie London

CONGRATULATION TO THIS YEAR’S WINNERS: NINERS CLUB champion (Gross): Diane raleigh reserve champion (Gross): Jeanne Poepl champion (net): Victoria Hall reserve champion (net): Grace kelly & Jeanne Poepl year-end ringer: Diane raleigh Player Points Season Winner: Maryanne Valentine Player Purse Season Winner: ann-louise ciminelli Member-Member Winners: Grace kelly & karen Grant Member-Guest Winners: ann-louise ciminelli & Mary Poepl

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MOTHER’S DAY Thank you to all the mothers who made our 2021 celebration so special.

And for their part, Chef and the culinary team really went above and beyond.

Thank you!

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PICKLEBALL POSTS

Y O U N G A D U LT S & C H I L D R E N

For those who haven’t heard, pickleball is really popular at the Club. we have four courts availible for you to reserve on the FourTees App. > pickleball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skills > lessons and group play are great ways to meet people > One-hour pickleball lessons available weekdays and weekends • 90-minute lesson • equipment provided > Beginner pickleball players – open play every wed 8:30A > For more info, lessons, tennis/pickleball aerobics, equipment, strategies and workout tips > Advanced pickelball drop in Mon, Tues, Thurs at 7A

(5-pluS yearS)

if you are interested in working on your game, or if you want to get those kids away from the computer screen, now is the time. > One-hour tennis lessons available in the morning. > Based on interest, junior tennis clinics may be arranged during those times > Adult tennis lessons available weekdays and weekends > Adult Tennis Aerobics offered in the morning.

claSSeS / GrouPS / QueStionS > contact: PAUL DARLINGTON 480-703-2695 / PDARLINGTON21@COX.NET

JUNE 25 / JULY 23

tod Miller

JUNE 11 JULY 2 JULY 30

Danika

JUNE 4 JULY 9 AUGUST 13 SEPTEMBER 3

JUNE 18 JULY 16 AUGUST 20 SEPTEMBER 17

Mayberry blues

aaron nelson

THE MEMBERS OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE ARE: RICK KNAPP (CHAIR)

AUGUST 27

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BOB THOMPSON TOM HALDEMAN

rob Gordon & rhonda Street 11

the ppcc nominating committee is responsible to encourage, select and present the best and most qualified nominees for consideration as club officers.

JULIE LENERTZ WAYNE YAKICH

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Many of us hope to lose some weight, become healthier, control stress and take more time to smell the roses. A “new you” calls for a new approach by releasing and discarding things and thoughts that no longer serve you!

SIGN UP AT THE FRONT DESK OF THE CLUBHOUSE.

DYNAMIC STRETCHING & FOAM ROLLING

AQUA FITNESS

TUESDAY & THURSDAY AT 9A

TUESDAY & THURSDAY AT 10:15 & 11:15A

This class focuses on releasing connective tissue to increase flexibility, promote muscle recovery, prevent injury, maintain stability, generate power, improve balance and promote overall wellness. perfect for aching bodies, golfers, tennis players and lifestyle-enhancing fitness.

Get fit during a challenging water workout with minimal impact on your spine, shoulders, hips and knees. This session also incorporates in-pool stretching, core and strength training using water for resistance, assistance and comfort.

SUMMER FITNESS CENTER HOURS MONDAY

5a - 12P

TUE, WED

5a – 5P

THU, FRI

5a – 7P

SAT

6a – 7P

SUN

6a – 5P

For those with a broad definition of "fitness."

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DOC BELITZ GENERAL MANAGER

pinnACle peAK MeMBeRS Once again, we find ourselves in the middle of another large project, as the bunker renovation is now underway! Hopefully, this will be the last disruptive project for quite some time here at ppCC, and we appreciate your patience and commitment to the Club. Over the last six years we have invested approximately $7 million in large capital projects such as the putting surfaces, the entire upper level of the Clubhouse, replaced the golf course pump station, refurbished well no. 2 and now the bunker renovation. we are clearly seeing the positive results from these investments, as Member use and Membership interest is as strong as it has ever been in 25 years. Currently we have about 70 nominations for Members awaiting the opportunity to join the Club. in the fall, we anticipate the initiation fee to rise to $65k with the completion of the bunker renovation. we are looking forward to some summer fun with the return of the “pot of Gold” drawings, BinGO, Family nights at the pool, other specialty nights to enjoy over the summer months. i am pleased to announce we will once again have a FiRewORKS SHOw on Saturday night July 3rd and a new “Dancing with the Stars” event in October. please feel free to contact me with questions, concerns, or suggestions at dbelitz@pp-cc.org.

Sincerely, Doc Belitz General Manager/ COO

STAFF DiReCTORY DOC BELITZ

480-282-8050

General Manager DBelitz@pp-cc.org JENNIFER MEEKINS 480-282-8047 executive Assistant, HR Coordinator JMeekins@pp-cc.org

480-282-8051

DREW DARROW

Head Golf professional DDarrow@pp-cc.org 480-282-8102

KAREN DAVIES

Director of instruction KDavies@pp-cc.org 480-282-8112

DIANE GREGG

Membership Director DGregg@pp-cc.org 480-585-0199

CODY HORSTMAN

Grounds Superintendent CHorstman@pp-cc.org MIKE LYON

480-282-8105

Clubhouse Manager Mlyon@pp-cc.org 480-282-8044 Asst. Club House Manager CBergner@pp-cc.org COLIN BERGNER

KIM CERMAK

Rollie Benjamin Mark Kuntz Rick Goldenson pat Baraya

president vice president, Co-Chair of the Greens & Grounds Committee Treasurer, Chair of the Finance Committee Secretary, Co-Chair of the Golf and House Committees

Director of Retail KCermak@pp-cc.org BRANDON SMITH

John Small Rich Distler Justin Gillham lynne nauss

Co-Chair of the Strategic planning Committee Co-Chair of the House and Membership Committees

JASON PITTS

Co-Chair of the Golf Committee

Building Maintenance Jpitts@pp-cc.org

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480-282-8046

Controller SJones@pp-cc.org

Co-Chair of the Greens and Grounds Committee Co-Chair of the Membership & Strategic planning Committees

480-282-8059

executive Chef BSmith@pp-cc.org SUSAN JONES

Dean Heskin

480-282-8049

480-282-8058

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DIANE GREGG MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

ROLLIE BENJAMIN PRESIDENT

pinnACle peAK MeMBeRS

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Dana & Kelly woudenberg noah & Jennifer Rogers Matthew & nesa Myers neville & Sharon pearson Bill & nancy lake Mark & Bridget wright ward & Sandra Ring paul & Becky Sexson Jonathan & Karla Shank Steve & Andy whisler David & Colleen Haig Rick & Janet Aneshansel Cathy Hayden & Mark Aldrich william & Cindy Humphreys

we are pleased to announce the bunker renovation project has commenced, and we are looking forward to experiencing the final results in the fall. During the project, we hope you are able to enjoy the outstanding list of reciprocal clubs available. These clubs have graciously opened their doors to ppCC Members, so please remember to thank them for this privilege when visiting their facilities.

Also, we are pleased to inform you that on Saturday, May 15, you will be receiving a ppCC Membership Satisfaction Survey that encompasses all areas of operations at the Club. we partnered with Reid Consulting Services consultingrcs.com, a professional firm specializing in country club and hospitality services to assist us with the survey. So you are aware: the survey will come as an email from Jill Kraft, jill@consultingrcs.com. if you do not receive the survey in your email on Saturday, please check your junk mail folder to see if it may have been delivered there. You and your spouse or significant other should each receive a copy and are both welcome to complete this confidential survey. we are looking forward to your feedback!

The Club continues to remain in good financial shape, and we expect this trend to continue through the summer and end of the year. we appreciate your continued support, as we endure the closure of the golf course and hope you enjoy your summer!

Sincerely,

Justin & Jessica Haldane

Rollie Benjamin, president on behalf of the ppCC Board of Directors

patrick & Judy Rimmer Gordon & patti Kushner Tom & Marcia Beat John & Jenni Badolato George & Molly Kalomiris

SUMMeR HOURS OF OpeRATiOn

golf Shop practice range

fitneSS center

Janet Bianchini ellen Brown Sean & Jackie O’Hair Mary Kayser Tom & Sharon Ohlmacher Mark & Sherry patterson Al & patti Smith

dining

mon tueS – Sun mon tueS – Sat Sun mon tueS / Wed thurS / fri Sat Sun

cloSed 7a – 2p cloSed 7a – SunSet 7a – 5:30p 5a – 12p 5a – 5p 5a – 7p 6a – 7p 6a – 5p

mon

cloSed

tueS

10:30a – 3p

Wed-fri

10:30a – 8p

Sat

9a – 8p

Sun

9a – 3p

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2021 maSterS champS david ibanez and cary Snider

tHouGHt For tHe MontH 15 Pinnacle Peak country club

T H E H A P P I E S T P E O P L E D O N ’ T H AV E T H E B E S T O F EVERYTHING, THEY JUST MAKE THE BEST OF EVERYTHING.