Article I - Volume 101, Episode 2 (2025)

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S 4 t h o f j u ly h o u r s o f o p e r at i o n letter from the president g e n e r a l ly s p e a k i n g

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ALL OUTDOOR POOLS CLOSING AT 6 PM

BLUE COURSE 8 AM-4:26 PM All carts must be off the course by 7 PM

CHOPHOUSE CLOSED

DRIVING RANGE 7 AM-7 PM

FITNESS CENTER 7 AM-2 PM

FOUNDERS’ PUB KITCHEN CLOSING AT 4 PM, BAR CLOSING AT 6 PM

GOLD COURSE 8 AM (Walk up play starts at 3:10 PM & All carts must be off the course by 7 PM

GOLF PERFORMANCE CENTER 8 AM-7 PM

GOLF SHOP 7 AM-7 PM

HOUSE GRILL CLOSING AT 2 PM

INDOOR POOL CLOSED

PAVILION CLOSING AT 6 PM

STONE BAR CLOSING AROUND 9 PM (Once fireworks begin)

TENNIS HOUSE CLOSING AT 4 PM

sending warm wishes for a joyful and safe independence day!

L E T T E R F R O M THE P R E S I D E N T As we come out of a snowy winter season, Congressional’s second century is well underway. Last year, we celebrated the legacy of our Centennial. I couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead for us, our families, and our incredible Club.

First, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in the recent Member Study. The response was truly extraordinary — not just in numbers, but in the thoughtful, constructive ideas that you shared. It demonstrated how much you love Congressional and how committed you are.

Your insights are invaluable as we chart our course together. I’m pleased to share that we’ll be distributing a summary of the ideas that we heard from the Study in the coming weeks. The Board of Governors is already hard at work analyzing the feedback that you’ve given us.

The Member Study provides us a roadmap for our continued pursuit of excellence, and we look forward to writing the next chapter of our storied history together, guided by your insights and priorities.

Now, let me turn to the spectacular Spring and Summer that are in store for us. We have the distinct honor and privilege of hosting the Senior PGA Championship this May.

Whether it is watching the greatest players of a generation competing on our storied Blue Course, socializing with fellow Members, or joining the dedicated volunteers who will put on a major championship for the history books, I know that you will have a fantastic time. I extend my sincere appreciation to everyone who has committed to making this event an exceptional experience for the Members and our guests. If you have any questions, please reach out to Championship Chairman Greg Laubach.

Once the Senior is over, we will have Memorial Day, Part II, on the following weekend to kick off the summer in true Congressional fashion with poolside festivities, exceptional dining, and fun events for the entire family.

As I reflect on the privilege of serving as your President to begin our next one hundred years, I’m reminded of what makes Congressional truly special—it’s you. Your enthusiasm, engagement, and commitment continue to elevate what it means to be a Member here.

Here’s to a magnificent Spring, and I’ll see you around the Club.

GRAYSON HANES

GENERALLY SPEAKING OUR GREATEST AMATEUR Congressional has hosted championship golf for 90 years. One of our earliest championships, was the 1959 US Women’s Amateur, won by Barbara McIntire.

Unfortunately, Barbara passed away last month in Southern Pines, NC, at the age of 90.

McIntire’s defining golf moment came here at Congressional 66 years ago, when she captured her first U.S. Women’s Amateur title in dramatic fashion. Trailing in the 36-hole final, she mounted a stirring comeback to claim victory. This triumph established her as one of amateur golf’s elite competitors and set the stage for a career that would span generations.

Congressional provided the perfect backdrop for McIntire’s breakthrough victory. Her ability to overcome adversity in that final match—rallying from behind to win—demonstrated the mental toughness and competitive fire that would define her career.

McIntire would add a second U.S. Women’s Amateur title in 1964 at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Kansas, again rallying from a deficit in the 36-hole final.

Her career covered the golden years of women’s amateur golf, when large galleries and extensive press coverage elevated the players. In 1956, she recorded the best finish by an amateur in U.S. Women’s Open history,

finishing with birdie-par-eagle to tie Kathy Cornelius in regulation play.

Unfortunately, she eventually lost the 18-hole playoff to take second place.

Shortly after winning at Congressional, also won the 1960 British Ladies Open Amateur, becoming one of only six women to hold both titles. Sports Illustrated even featured McIntire on its August 22, 1960 cover.

Her Curtis Cup record as both player and captain is unmatched. McIntire played on six USA Curtis Cup teams from 1958 to 1972 and served as Curtis Cup captain twice.

In 1976, her USA team won 11½-6½.

In 1998, the USA had lost four of the previous six matches and needed a win, so the USGA asked her to serve as captain again. Under her renewed leadership, the USA won 10-8.

She later served on the USGA Women’s Committee from 1985-96, while chairing it in 1995-96. In 2000, McIntire received the USGA’s highest honor, the Bob Jones Award, for distinguished sportsmanship.

While we mourn her passing, we count ourselves fortunate to have Barbara McIntire linked to our story, as one of our Club’s champions.

Thank you for reading,

JEFFREY KREAFLE

From page 149 of the Congressional Centennial Book.

Upon fairways kissed by morning light, Where oaks stood tall with regal pride,

The legends came with clubs in hand, to grace again this hallowed land.

Beneath the gaze of skies so blue, the crowd arrived—an eager view, with cheers that echoed ‘cross the green, a stage where skill and grace convene.

Amazing commitment from our m

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members, team, and volunteers!

elped us pull this week off!

Their swings still sharp, their hearts still bold, with stories in each stroke retold—of majors won, of glory past, yet hunger in their eyes held fast.

Beneath the gaze of skies so blue, the crowd arrived—an eager view, with cheers that echoed ‘cross the green, a stage where skill and grace convene.

Get in Touch Stacy Miller-Arndt Director of Junior Golf jrgolf@ccclub.org

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Alex Justiniani Director of Racquets ajustiniani@ccclub.org

Jeffrey Kreafle General Manager jskreafle@ccclub.org

John Scott Rattan Director of Instruction jsrattan@ccclub.org

Rachel Krueger Director of Catering rachel@ccclub.org

Joel Silberstein Facilities Director jsilberstein@ccclub.org

Aaron Levinson Head Golf Professional alevinson@ccclub.org

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