Club Life Newsletter | Winter 2021

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KIARRA ROPER | SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR

Fresh Air for All! IT’S BEEN SO REFRESHING

to see Members excited to be back on the course! As difficult as this year has been, we are happy to be the respite, the “oasis” for those who choose to venture out. Until numbers of infections diminish, outdoor activities and the fresh air of golf, tennis and swimming are great antidotes for stress relief and internal peace. Sports alone is no protection from Covid, but it goes a long way in keeping spirits up and immune systems strong.

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which sport promotes health and longevity most, but with a quick google search, many experts say it is... squash! Whatever your passion, we offer an expansive setting with plenty of spaciously ‘distanced’ seating. Come on over and leave your worries behind.

“We are thankful for all the many blessings we have and looking out the back porch and seeing the rolling hills now on this new course, is a new blessing!”

– Neighbor and Member, Lillian Onstad

MEMBERS

Frank and Lisa Arnold John and Suzanne Berger Bram and Ilene Bluestein Sean and Michelle Buckman Michael Bulfin Kevin and Meg Cairns Kevin and Tammy Cleary Jim and Kathi Davis Stephen and Gina Dettor Gary Gibson and Monica Seay Andrew Greenfield Richard Haslam Michael and Jessi Hill Steven and Elizabeth Hirsch

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Bradley and Patricia Ives Dan and Chary Klinger Steve and Alissa Korn Robert and Nancy Marzoli Joe and Tracy Matarese Eliot and Bethany New Mac and Michele Riley Anthony and Emily Rizzo Lawrence and Tammy Schiavi Raymond Sharpe Suzi Spanbauer-Schmidt Joseph and Katherine Van de Bogart Erol Yoldas

I N M E M O R Y | Coral Ridge Country Club extends our deepest sympathies to the families of: Edward “Whitey” Ford Konstantino "Gus" Halmoukos Harriet Leach TIED

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Caryl Sorensen Walter Suberg Kathryn Yates | Congratulations!

John and Ricki Pratt – October 2020

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Chris and Avanna Rotella – October 2020

Keeping Up the Standards In addition to keeping our own high standards, each department has worked to meet all Covid government regulation standards pertaining to signage, hand sanitizers, masks, cleaning, and sanitizing of facilities. No one has worked harder at this than our Club Maintenance staff of Mark, Tim, and Jerome. Thanks guys!

Reserve a Table Book all your dining reservations on our Reserve a Table website or app module, now 30 days in advance! Large dining EVENT registrations are currently being handled by the Front Desk.

Let Us Serve You Due to Covid guidelines, our beverages and snacks in the locker rooms are no longer self-serve. Please ask an attendant for assistance.

Communication Changes Coming!

We are always looking to improve our ability to stay connected. In addition to our newly designed website, Members will have a new, more efficient app experience as well!

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the most beautiful weather we look forward to more time outside and seeing more Members at the Club. All dining requires reservations for planning purposes as we are still at 50% occupancy due to Covid restrictions.

Take Out Lunch & Dinner Tuesday - Saturday, 11 am - 2 pm Wednesday - Friday, 5:30 pm - 7 pm We are still providing take out lunch and dinner from our a la carte menus. Call the Front Desk to order and pick up at valet.

Take a break and let us do the cooking!

Let Us Do the Serving Our large events no longer include buffets, but rather, we now offer a la carte and fixed price options.

Daily Specials via Email Sign up with the Front Desk to get these emails for lunch and dinner additions. Are we serving your favorite? Make a reservation and join us!

Half-Priced Drinks Although we are not serving at our bar, we still offer half price drinks between 5:30 - 8 pm, Wednesday - Friday, as long as you are seated, with no more than 6 at a table!

Dining Hours, Menus and Prices are Subject to Change Due to current conditions, everything is subject to change! Please review the weekly blast emails, which will include the most upto-date info.

Postponed until further notice: At the time of this printing, we are NOT offering: • Seating at the bar • Kids Eat Free, Kids Club or Junior Club Always refer to email communication as restrictions change.

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Sautéed Diver Scallop On Roasted Beet Salad and Horseradish Foam * * * Chilean Sea Bass with Sweet Parsnips Puree, Spinach and Saffron-Vanilla Sauce * * * Chateau Briand from Black Angus Beef Tenderloin Roasted Shallot & Cabernet Reduction Served With Truffled Black Pepper & Reggiano Polenta Mash Vegetable Bouquetiere * * * Grand Marnier Pot au Chocolate Petit Fours

LU N C H : Tuesday - Saturday

11:30 am - 2:30 pm D I N N E R : Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays

5:30 - 8:30 pm Our dining room is spacious and comfortable with serving staff that are ready to welcome tables of six! Reservations required

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Put on some green and join us for a festive Shamrock Smash! Enjoy toetapping, live Celtic music from the Roaring Kelly Band plus a menu of sumptuous Irish favorites including: Corned Beef & Cabbage, Sheppard’s Pie, Irish soda bread, Guinness Cake and more! (Pending: Performance from the Kelly Academy for Irish Dance.)

Reservations required. Price TBD

Disney & Friends Character Brunch Sunday, January 31, 11 am - 2 pm C H A R AC T E R S V I S I T (pending):

11:15 am - 1 pm Bring the entire family for this very special Sunday Brunch! While you dine on scrumptious fare, kids will enjoy Disney-themed music and loads of smiles! Children are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character.

Reservations required. Price TBD

Is Bridge your game?

Calling all bridge players! Have fun at the card table playing bridge on Wednesdays at 10 am. Guys or gals...call Member Barbara Lefka at 954.647.2498...limited seating, for now.

Looking for a game of Canasta or Mahjong?

Ladies, are you interested in canasta or mahjong at the Club? For canasta, please contact Lolly Averbuch at 248.895.0392 or Elaine Schwartz at 561.459.7001. For mahjong, call Carol CooperPinto at 201.927.1017, she can even arrange lessons!

Cooking Demonstrations Wednesdays, January 13, February 10, March 10, 11 am Members watch, learn, and dine as Chef Udo prepares several delectable dishes!

Reservations strictly required. Extremely limited seating. (72-hour cancellation policy.) $20++ per Member, $30 per guest, per class

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Saturday, March 27, 6 pm Love the cool sounds of jazz? Relax at the Club with friends while enjoying dinner and the smooth vocals, flute and saxophone of Debbie Pierce backed by a trio of piano, bass, and drums. Easy listening and dancing! Chef Udo will deliver a sumptuous menu to complete the evening. Reservations required. Price TBD

Wednesday, February 17, 5 - 6 pm The nerds are back in person and on Zoom to help us with searching the internet and remembering where we have been.

Explore search best practices, bookmarking on desktop and phones, controlling browser settings, and cleaning cookies or refreshing/updating apps. Bring devices and questions, there is always a Q&A! Reservations required. Limited capacity. $15++ per person

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Seafood Night Fridays, Jan.15, Feb. 19, March 26 5:30 - 8:30 pm Enjoy the bounty of the sea at our allNEW seafood night. Order from a specially created a la carte seafood menu featuring surf and turf, oysters, calamari, fresh catch and more! (items subject to availability) Reservations required. 48-hour cancellation policy.

Private Parties Wine Club Members Why join the Wine Club? With all these benefits for wine lovers, wine NOT? • 12-Bottle On-Site Wine Locker Storage • Weekly Wine Specials Email • Purchase Wines at Discounted Prices • Personal Wine List • First Priority for Wine Dinners • First Priority for Wine Education Classes • Discounted Pricing to Forthcoming Wine Events If you are interested in becoming a Wine Club Member, contact Brad at 954.449.4403 or brad.king@coralridgecc.com for more information.

Coral Ridge would be happy to host your birthday parties, weddings, corporate events, anniversaries, bridal showers, reunions and more! We are happy to help plan the perfectly “safe” event. Contact Tim for the most current guidelines and availability.

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Sunday Brunch Sundays, 11 am - 2 pm Make brunch at the Club your Sunday tradition! Our fabulous Sunday Brunch menu features perfectly plated classics like eggs benedict and Belgian waffles to omelets, prime rib, crab cakes and more. Bottomless beverages, live entertainment, and the best service in town! Reservations required.

Kids Can Cook First Saturday of every month, 10 - 11 am, Ages 5 and up, Complimentary Kids Can Cook is a monthly culinary adventure. Grab your chef ’s hat and apron and let’s get cooking! Reservations required.

For All Dining & Social Events Make your reservation online or call the Front Desk at 954.449.4439

Hippity, Hoppity, Easter’s on Its Way! Sunday, April 4 Make your reservations early to hop on over for our Easter Celebration with fantastic food, music and entertainment including a visit from the Easter Bunny!

Children will receive a basket with goodies as well as toy-filled eggs. (Egg Hunt is pending restrictions) Reservations required, and fill up quickly. Price TBD

Butcher Block MEATS To Go Prefer cooking at home? Our highquality cuts of meat are a great place to start! Offerings include chops, steaks, whole beef tenderloins or boneless ribeye prime rib.

Contact Tim Brown at 954.449.4401 or catering@coralridgecc.com for more information or to place your order.

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11 am - 12:30 pm Brunch & Easter Bunny Visit E A R LY D I N N E R :

5 - 6:30 pm Dinner & Easter Bunny Visit

Dining Hours and Menus are Subject to Change Due to various special events, the Club’s standard dining hours and menus are subject to change. Please review the weekly blast emails, which will always include any changes to the dining hours.

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MILESTONES SPOTLIGHT

Congratulations to our staff celebrating long term service milestones: 10 OR MORE YEARS

Raphael Jean Baptiste, Assistant Server Marites Castillo, Server Juan Escobar, MLR Attendant Scott Fox, Director of Golf Kooseeal Gobin, Assistant Server Vito Griseta, Sous Chef Maylene Jimenez, Asst Controller/HR Director Mark Lamers, Controller Jack Laser, Tennis Shop Associate Nivaldo Perez Martinez, Mechanic Dulera Mesadieu, Course Maintenance Dolph Roder, Golf Instructor Simon St Fort, Cook Elicet Vernelus, Cook

Glenn Danielsen Any golfer that has played at CRCC has probably had the pleasure of bumping into the happiest man on the planet.

remembers when Buffalo Bob Smith was in

Glenn grew up just a few blocks away

was eleven. With Judy’s career in the travel

from Coral Ridge Country Club. In his

industry, they have travelled the globe

15 OR MORE YEARS

words, “When I started part-time at Coral

enjoying scuba diving, jungle treks, national

Almonor Jean Baptiste, Course Maintenance Roger Gerard, Course Maintenance Pat Mastrorilli, Range Attendant Udo Mueller, Executive Chef Marcio Pereira, Bag/Cart Attendant Kiarra Roper, Director of Sales & Marketing David Sayer, Course Maintenance Casimir Smith, Course Maintenance Mark Taylor, Tennis Professional

Ridge, I was 16 and was hired in 1981 by

parks and visiting some of the greatest cities

Tim Evans. Friends of my family who were

of the world.

While he truly enjoys serving the

care of our Members and guests’ needs each

20 OR MORE YEARS

Members and has enjoyed all the changes

day. We are all so lucky to have him here at

Marie Belec, Administrative Assistant Kervin Chevelon, Captain Brian Haughton, Course Maintenance Sue Illanes, LLR Attendant Volmer Portugal, Course Maintenance

that have happened under his watch, his

the Club.”

Glenn Danielsen, Bagroom Supervisor

years and took on a stepson Gordon when he

part-time hire to clean clubs after school. I

observed Glenn for the last 14 years says,

rode my bike right over on a Saturday

“Glenn is the kind of staff member you want

morning and was hired on the spot. By the

at every facility. His warm, kind-hearted

time I graduated high school, I was offered

personality resonates. He is such a humble

a full-time position by Ron Sharpe. The

individual with an infectious personality and

rest is history!”

is genuinely happy to be working and taking

favorite memories surround meeting celebrities. “Watching Whitey Ford sign a trunk full of baseballs, meeting actor Lee Majors, me like I was his co-star—and especially, Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s…one of the nicest celebrities,” Glenn recalled, “he

William Hoag, Director of Tennis

called me ‘The Great American.’” Glenn

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He has been married to wife, Judy, for 16

Scott Fox, Director of Golf who has

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boys and girls? It’s Howdie Doody Time!”

Members said the Club was looking for a

The Six Million Dollar Man—who treated 30 OR MORE YEARS

the pro shop and would say,“What time is it

SPOTLIGHT

POOL PROGRAMS

AQUATICS

Sue’s prized possession, the photo of her with both Robert Trent Jones and Rees Jones

Hours of Operation Daily: 8 am - 5 pm Pool: 954.449.4425

Baby & Me Class First Saturday of the month, 9 - 9:45 am Join us for a beginner level group class with both the parent and child in the water. This class is designed to help children ages 6 - 18 months become comfortable in the water so that they are willing and ready to swim. $10 Member, $12 Guest. Call the Pool to sign up.

Susan Illanes Who has walked through the Ladies Locker Room and not been welcomed—by name—by the neatly coiffed Susan Illanes?

desk assistant, and as Mr. Jones’s personal

As predictable as the sunrise, Susan

Latulippe, had a couple of business ventures,

maintains a thorough reference of Member’s

one of which was a limousine service.“Sadly,”

birthdays, anniversaries, bereavements and

Sue said,“we did Mr. Jones’s funeral.”

assistant, sometimes driving him, delivering

Watercise

his meals, and helping with general house-

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9 - 10 am

hold jobs after his wife had passed. For a time, she and her late husband, George

takes pride in sending notes, memos, flowers

Although there are so many memories

and creative memorabilia to as many as she

for Sue, she recounted that one day, “the

can. We can thank Sue for saving the scores

Sun-Sentinel was doing a piece on Mr.

of historical photos we now get to enjoy.

Jones at the club so I picked him up and on

Sue grew up in Santiago, Chile and came

the way to the interview Hank Williams

to the US at 20 years old and taught herself

was belting out Why Don’t You Love Me?

to read and write English. She came to Coral

that I was playing on the ‘tape’ player in the

Ridge in 1976 and was hired by Ken

car. I’ll never forget,” Sue says, “me singing

Griffith, maître d’, when the manager was

along and Mr. Jones humming and then he

Mrs. Goodman, the golf professional was

says, ‘Who is that? He is really good!’”

Lew Worsham, and Will Hoag was, and still is the Director of Tennis!

At the Club, Sue has served as a hostess, waitress, the first female bartender, front

Sue certainly puts the H for hospitality in our H.O.M.E. motto. As Robert Trent Jones, Sr. said of her, “Sue is a very remarkable and special individual.”

This class is for participants of all ages and ability levels. You will tone your body and increase cardiovascular function and flexibility with minimal impact to your joints. Flotation belts, noodles and aqua weights are provided.

You are welcome to bring water shoes and resistance gloves. $8 Member, $10 Guest. Call the Pool to sign up.

Private Lessons Available Private swim lessons and swim training programs are offered for children and adults. Students must be self-sufficient in the water.

For questions or to register, please contact Dean, Aquatics Director, at Dean.Greenland@coralridgecc.com or 954.449.4425.

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TENNIS TENNIS NEWSFEED

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For the Love of the Game Tennis is Moving Forward While Adhering to CDC Guidelines T H E S E P A S T M O N T H S have been

a challenge, but tennis is going strong here at Coral Ridge and across the country. We have learned how to maintain play while staying safe. We did, however, have to make a few changes such as requiring Members to call ahead to reserve a court, limiting the number of people in the Tennis Shop, and adding additional seating on the courts to help with social distancing during change overs. We also ask our Members to please help us by always wearing a mask when entering the Tennis Shop and to not gather on the deck.

Court Conditions How Did the Courts Fare with all the Rain?

We had an estimated 29 inches of rain during the months of October and November.

Even though rain is good for clay courts, this amount of rain causes problems with loss of court material and “high lines.” We always add court material on a monthly basis, and we

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roll every line two ways on every court every week. Our service to Members and great court conditions are our two top priorities.

Many ask, “How exactly do clay courts dry?” The answer is 70% of the water drains to the low side and off the court, 25% is absorbed through the court surface, and 5% evaporates. Wind and sun help with this process and that is why the courts take longer to dry at certain times of the day.

Windscreens: Do They Really Block the Wind?

Actually, the answer is no! Although they block some of the wind, their main purpose is for vision. Windscreens provide a backdrop so players can better see the ball coming from the other end of the court. During the hurricane season with an approaching storm, the screens need to be rolled up to protect the fences from being toppled and the screens being ripped.

With 11 courts, it takes our staff approximately eight hours to prepare the facility.

Therefore, we need to close the courts a few days before a storm and it takes a day or two to re-open once the storm passes.

Monday - Friday: 8 am - 9 pm Saturday & Sunday: 8 am - 6 pm Please call the Tennis Shop if playing after 6 pm on weekdays. On nights with no play the courts will close at 8 pm.

Tennis Shop: 954.449.4410

Women’s Home Team Match Schedule (Five courts will be used at 10 am) January 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, & 27 February 1, 3, 5, 9, 17, 18, 22, 23, & 24 March 2, 3, 15, 16, 17, 29, & 31

Fort Lauderdale Challenge is on!

This year the Fort Lauderdale Challenge will take place on Saturday January 30th at the Lauderdale Yacht Club. Play will begin at 8 am with the junior matches and end around noon with the Pro Exhibition. Our goal is to bring the cup back to Coral Ridge!

Dennis Quaye Originally from Ghana, Dennis came to the US at age 15 and received a full scholarship to play collegiate tennis. He has had jobs in security and business, but tennis has always remained his greatest passion.

He is impressed with our H.O.M.E. motto and is eager to serve Members by creating memorable experiences!

Dennis is a member of the USPTA and was the 2019 District Tennis Pro of the Year in Boca.

PROGRAMS & CLINICS

INSTRUCTION

Adult Programs & Clinics Women’s Advanced Intermediate Clinic Mondays, 10:30 am - 12 pm

$30 Member, $35 Guest, per session Advanced Live Ball Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm

$25 Member, $28 Guest, per session Women’s Beginner Clinic

Tennis Elbow: What Causes It?

Thursdays, 9 - 10:30 am

$30 Member, $35 Guest, per session Women’s Intermediate Clinic

T H E C O R R E C T M E D I C A L term for

the common tennis elbow is “tendonitis in the elbow area.” Basically, the tendon becomes inflamed either from overuse, an incorrect stroke, equipment, or sometimes something not even related to tennis.

When related to tennis, generally the problem is a decelerated stroke that stops abruptly. Like when driving your car and you “slam” on the brakes each time you stop. We see it occur mostly at the club level from one-handed backhands and serves. In both cases, the player is trying not to miss and thereby stops the forward motion over and over causing the tendon to become inflamed. Tennis elbow generally comes on slowly and goes away in the

same fashion, slowly.

The best way to prevent it is to make sure that you are not holding the racket too tightly and concentrate on completing the stroke. Remember, when striking the ball properly, the racket goes faster after contact than before contact.

When equipment is the problem it can be the wrong type of strings, a racket strung too tight, or too stiff of a racket. Once you do get “tennis elbow” you need to rest, apply ice daily, and take a prescribed amount of ibuprofen. Be patient, it will go away with time and care.

(Of course, if the pain is so severe that you cannot lift your arm to have your coffee, please consult your physician!)

Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12 pm

$30 Member, $35 Guest, per session Men’s Intermediate Clinic Thursdays 6 - 7:30 pm

$30 member, per session Cardio Fridays, 8:30 - 9:30 am Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

$20 Member, $22 Guest, per session

Junior Clinics 6-week Sessions Mighty Mites | Ages 3 - 5 Mondays, 3:15 - 4 pm

$100 Member, $115 Guest Tiny Tots/Junior Level I | Ages 5 & up Tuesdays or Thursdays, 4 - 5 pm

$110 Member, $125 Guest

Serving Problems: Look at the Toss M O S T O F T H E T I M E when a player

has problems with their serve it is generally the toss. Tossing the ball is the only unnatural thing that we do in tennis. This is because we are first doing this with our nonpreferred hand and when our hand gets above our shoulder, our elbow and wrist want to bend thereby causing the ball to go behind the preferred release point.

The Fix: Isolate the toss by practicing tossing the ball and catching it without moving your hand. To do this, the palm of your hand has to finish pointing up. You should never see the palm of your toss hand after the ball leaves your hand. How should this feel? You want to feel like a waiter carrying a tray of glassware above their head through a crowded dining room.

Junior Level II | Skill based Tuesdays or Thursdays, 5 - 6 pm

$110 Member, $125 Guest Junior Level III | Skill based Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6 pm

$200 Member, $220 Guest Teen Clinic Wednesdays, 4:30 – 6 pm

$200 Member, $220 Guest Junior Match Play Sundays, 2 - 4 pm

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New Beginnings and New Expectations We all share in the excitement for our newly restored Championship 18 by Rees Jones and the enjoyment it will bring to us daily.

AS WE ALL GET TO KNOW this course

and explore our new strategies to hopefully conquer Mr. Jones new masterpiece, we would like to take you on a journey and paint a picture on how best to navigate your way.

As carts leave the tee box and move forward to the fairway (hopefully you are there!), directional signs will show where carts can enter the fairway and proceed.

Why is this important? Part of the restoration process included a new drainage system.

For water to move properly, Mr. Jones incorporated high and low areas of turf to get the water moving. When carts transition from cart path to fairway, its best to enter a high area (dry) instead of a low area (wet) as this will assist in keeping turf conditions nice and up to expectations. See pictures on right of high area to enter fairway and low area to avoid.

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GOLF NEWSFEED

Hours of Operation Now let’s discuss what to do when in the

Monday - Sunday: 7 am to 6 pm

fairway and approaching the green. #1, continue to stay in the high areas and avoid the low areas where the drains are located.

Remember, high areas = dry and low areas = wet. Carts in wet conditions equal poor turf conditions and that leads to cart path only restrictions, nobody wants that! As carts arrive closer to the green, players will be greeted with directional signs to exit the fairway and, you guessed it, at the high area (see picture below).

Golf Shop: 954.449.4420 And for our walkers. Green complexes have shaved areas indicating where golf bags/pull carts should be placed/parked.

Several of the new greens have significant elevation changes and a wrongly placed pull cart could equal your clubs rolling away, so

park near the green, look for the BLUE stake (see picture below) as this indicates where the cart should be parked. These stakes have been strategically placed for two reasons; easy access point for the golfer to walk on/off the green; and to assist with pace of play.

Monday - Sunday until further notice Champ 18 starts at 7 am Rees 9 starts at 10 am

please be aware of shaved areas around green complexes that lead to the next tee box.

Course Maintenance

These are there for a reason!

Championship 18

Course Conditions & Playability

Monday, January 4* Solid Tining & Topdressing Greens & Fairways, Fertilizer App. - 1st Tee Closes 2 pm *January 8 Alternate date

The Championship 18 has new grass everywhere, therefore it is still in a fragile stage with the growing in process. To ensure healthy turf conditions, golfers will be playing lift, clean, and place until further notice. Lift, clean, and place includes the entire course except penalty areas. This is very important for the low-lying areas that may remain damp from rains.

Once carts exit the fairway and proceed to

Starting Times

Sodded Areas If you find your ball in an area such as this whether it is marked or not, please do not play it from here. Rather, find your nearest point of relief and drop the ball at knee height within one club-length no closer to the hole.

Remember take full relief, no penalty.

Monday, January 11* Topdressing &

Fertilizer App - 1st Tee closes at 3 pm *January 15 Alternate date Monday, January 18* - Solid Tining & Topdressing Greens & Fairways, Fertilizer App. - 1st Tee Closes 2 pm

*January 22 Alternate date

Monday, January 25* - Topdressing & Fertilizer App -1st Tee Closes at 3 pm

*January 29 Alternate date

Wednesday, February 3 - Course Closed for Holy Cross Charity Outing Monday, February 8 - Solid Tining & Topdressing - Greens Only. 1st Tee Opens at 11 am Sunday, February 21 - Fertilization of Fairways & Rough. 1st Tee Closes at 2 pm Sunday, March 7 - Fertilization of Fairways & Rough. 1st Tee Closes at 2 pm Monday, March 15 - Chipco Choice & Solid Tine Greens. Course Closed all Day

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GOLF SHOP

JUNIORS CORNER

After School Golf 4-week sessions, Wednesday, 4 - 5:30 pm, Ages 5 - 15 January 6-27, February 10-March 3, May 5-26

New Year, New Looks

Registration

The CRCC Golf Shop is happy to introduce some new golf apparel lines: Ladies will love the relaxed looks from Southern Tide, great for traveling and special occasions and GFore apparel and shoes have arrived for both sporting men and sporting women.

All players should check in with the Golf Shop and groups must provide player changes prior to going to the first tee. Please report to the Starter 5 minutes prior to your starting time.

In order to ensure we all have a chance to experience the course, twosomes and singles will be paired during peak times. Staff will be reminding you that you may be paired up if only reserving a twosome or single.

Additionally, to help with our pace of place (3 hr. 40 min.), foursomes and threesomes will have priority on the golf course during peak times.

This is a great opportunity for juniors to improve their existing skills, build confidence, and make new friends. Our goal is to build interest in the game of golf along with learning valuable lessons on and off the course. Juniors can have FUN while improving their game! $220 per Member, $260 per Guest (7:1 ratio), 14 student max. Please contact Patrick at 954449-4433 for class availability.

These sessions will be available based on practice facility opening and COVID-19 Guidelines

Sunday Funday Sunday, 9 - 11 am, Ages 4 - 12 Basic golf instruction for all skill levels, but mostly for kids just getting into the game. This is a great way to build a strong foundation in a fun and playful environment. $40 per Member, $50 per Guest (7:1 ratio), 14 student max.

Please contact Taylor at 954-895-7163 for class availability.

FREE Golf for Juniors Junior Members 15 years and younger Ride FREE and Junior Members 21 and under Walk FREE year-round. Contact the Golf Shop for details and other Junior Rates.

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Starting Time Reservations

Friendly Reminders…

Care of Course Reminders

We’ve initiated several operational changes to ensure that Members have more access to play, that we maintain the quality of the course long-term, and that events hosted are set to the highest of Coral Ridge standards. Below are a few of these highlights: • Monthly MGA Events move to Wednesday (previously on Saturday) • New Ladies Low & Handicap Groups • New Men’s Low & High Handicap Groups • Fewer events are being held to allow all Members course access for as much play time as possible. Events will begin January.

• Reduced fee “guest days” will no longer be offered.

• Fill divots with sand, then smooth.

• Repair all ball marks on the green, plus one more.

• Restore bunkers back to their original condition by smoothing irregularities with your feet.

• Remove sand from your shoes prior to walking on the green.

• Take full relief from all sodded areas. Do not play from them.

Pace of Play Assistance CRCC Staff will be on the course throughout the day monitoring play. If you are approached by them, please assist us with your pace to move back into position. Thank you!

Appropriate Golf Attire • Collared, or banded golf shirts, both short and long sleeve.

• Ladies tops may be sleeveless, as long as no undergarments are exposed.

• Men’s shirts must be tucked in.

• Golf pants, capris, knickers, shorts, or skirts as sold in the golf shop.

• Golf shoes (spikeless or smooth bottoms).

• Golf hats (bills facing forward), sun hats, or visors.

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Hitting off a Slope With the ball below your feet

PROGRAMS & CLINICS

FITTING DAYS

Fitting Days are based on Practice Facility availability and Covid-19 Guide-lines.

All Fitting Days are by appointment only.

(right-handed golfer) Aim left Having the ball below our feet will affect the ball flight. The club will be more upright, causing our swing to be more upright, resulting in a fade (the ball starting left and moving right). Therefore, we will want to aim to the left, to allow for a left to right curvature of the golf ball.

Wider Stance With this type of lie, at address we will be further from the ball, therefore we need to get a bit closer. To do this we can widen our stance which will also add stability.

Taylormade Friday, January 28, 11 am - 4 pm Friday, February 25, 11 am - 4 pm Thursday, March 4, 11 am - 4 pm

Adult Programs & Clinics My Game Monday Monday, 10 - 11:30 am January 25, February 1, 8 & 15, March 1, 8, 22, 29 4-week session, pro instruction for 4 players

$200 per session (seasonal) Ladies Weekly Training Friday, 10:30 am - 12 pm Weekly with various topics

Callaway

$40 Member, $50 guest

Friday, February 12, 11 am - 4 pm

Pitch Perfect

True Spec Tuesday, February 16, 8 am - 5 pm Wednesday, February 17, 8 am - 5 pm

Friday, 10 - 11:30 am January 8, February 12, March 5 Monthly, on-course short game instruction

$40 Member / $50 guest (seasonal)

Titleist

Trackman Practice

Friday, February 19, 11 am - 4 pm

Sundays, 2 - 5 pm January 24, February 28, March 28 Monthly, tailored improvement plan

UPCOMING EVENTS

Holy Cross Hospital Charity Outing Wednesday, February 3

$75 Members only (seasonal)

Junior Clinics After School Golf | Ages 5 - 15

MGA Events January 6, February 10, March 17

Wednesday, 4 - 5:30 pm January 6, 13, 20 & 27, February 10, 17, 24, March 3

WGA Tuesday Events

More Leg Flex Most important! More flex in our legs. We do not want to jump at the ball nor try to create a bunch of power, our main goal is a solid strike on the golf ball, which will be best achieved by maintaining the flex in our legs through the ball.

January 5 - New Year's Event January 26 - Individual Selected Holes February 9 - Rally for a Cure February 16 - Individual Low Net Flighted March 2 & 9 - Coral Ridge Classic March 23 - Individual Par 3's & 5's

4-week program, complete game instruction

$220 Member / $260 guest Saturdays 4 Junior Golf | Ages 5 - 15 Saturdays, 9 - 11 am Instruction and on-course competition

$40 Member / $50 guest Sunday Funday | Ages 4 - 12 Sundays, 9 - 11 am Introduction

WGA Member-Guest

to golf

February 22 - 23

$40 Member / $50 guest

MGA Member-Guests

All Clinics are based on Practice Facility

March 11 - 13, March 25 - 27, April 8 - 10

availability and Covid-19 Guidelines

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THE BIARRITZ

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Putting on the Ritz, the Biarritz!

A Biarritz, or Biarritz green, is a putting green that features a deep gully, or swale, bisecting its middle. The gully, which is manicured the same as the rest of the green, usually runs from side-to-side. This creates a front portion and a back portion as well as a center portion in the swale.

Rees Jones explains, “Every green surface at Coral Ridge is distinctly different in shape, angle and contour. The 18th hole is one of the longest par fours on the course, so the entrance is open but the green surrounds have their pitfalls with the water on the left, bunkers left and right, as well as a closely mowed chipping area. The Biarritz green surface requires skill and accuracy on the approach shot to achieve a golfer’s final goal.

This deep green requires strategy and execution to successfully complete a round of golf at Coral Ridge.

A finishing hole of a highly regarded golf

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course should be dramatic and challenging.

For the long hitters the landing area is made gradually narrow by the bracketing fairway bunkers which causes golfers to carefully manage their tee shots. A shorter approach shot to the Biarritz green makes it easier to access the section of the green where the hole is located. This is important since long breaking putts on this deep green will make it difficult to avoid a three putting situation.

The water on the left of the green should come into play often since the approach shot is one of the longest on the golf course.

Shorter hitters should favor the right side. If the green is missed, recovery shots will be challenging since the green is designed with three distinct sections.

The 18th hole has every element of a strategic and challenging climax to a round of golf at Coral Ridge. It is a great example of the Robert Trent Jones mantra that a great golf hole should be ‘a hard par, easy bogey. ’ ”

A Little History…

In 1888, Willie Dunn Jr. designed the original and most famous namesake ‘biarritz’ at the Biarritz Golf Club located on the northern coast of France nicknamed “the Chasm.” The chasm was adopted by C.B. Macdonald as a template hole and named “the biarritz.” Fellow architects were slow to grow fond of the bold and controversial putting surface, but giants of classic golf course architecture (from the first half of the 20th century) such as MacDonald and Seth Raynor often utilized the biarritz on one hole of their golf courses. While both limited the biarritz green to par-3s, modern architects have begun to use it on par-4s and 5s, making the swale large enough to accommodate a pin position in the middle.

Being a Yale man, Rees Jones was all too familiar with a biarritz, as The Course at Yale — and its signature 9th hole — is often considered Raynor’s crowning achievement.

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In the final restoration plans for the course, Rees Jones had something special in mind for golfers, “the 18th is a strong finishing hole, and a great golf course needs a great finishing hole,” Hence, #18 was designed as a “Biarritz” hole.

The ‘Chasm’ hole was played from an 80-foot-high cliff over the Bay of Biscay to a 50-foot cliff beyond. The water carry was nearly 170 yards!

The 9th hole on the first day that the Course at Yale was open in 1925

https://thefriedegg.com/biarritz-template-hole/ http://members.tripod.com/silverleaf_design/biarritz.htm

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Broward Emergency Order 20-29; Chapter 30; Section 30.B; Sub-section #6

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DATEBOOK WINTER 2020

GOLF

CLUB

G O L F D A I LY E V E N T S

CLUBHOUSE DINING

All Clinics are based on Practice Facility availability and Covid-19 Guidelines Mondays My Game Monday Coral Ladies Tuesdays Ladies Golf Coral Men Wednesdays Coral Men On the Range (Women)** Ladies 9 & Wine** After School Golf Thursdays On the Range (Men)** 9-Holers (Men)** Fridays Pitch Perfect Ladies Training Ridge Men Saturdays Ridge Men Men’s Golf Coral Men Middle Coral Men Member 4 Junior Golf Ridge Ladies Sundays Ridge Men Junior Funday

10 - 11:30 am 9:20 - 9:50 am 8 am - 10:30 am 10:40 - 11:20 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 3 - 3:30 pm 3:30 pm 4 - 5:30 pm 3:30 - 4 pm 4 pm 10 - 11:30 am 10:30 am - 12 pm 1 - 1:20 pm 8 - 8:20 am 8:30 - 8:50 am 9 - 9:40 am 9:50 - 10:50 am 9 - 11 am 11 - 11:40 am 8 - 8:20 am 9 - 11 am

**Time adjusts in the spring w/ DST to one-half hour later

Monday Clubhouse Closed

TENNIS

Tuesday Lunch

11:30 am - 2:30 pm

T E N N I S D A I LY E V E N T S

Wednesday Lunch Dinner

11:30 am - 2:30 pm 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Thursday Lunch Dinner - Prime Rib Night

11:30 am - 2:30 pm 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Friday Lunch Dinner

11:30 am - 2:30 pm 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Saturday Lunch

11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Women’s Clinics begin January 4 Junior Clinics begin January 11 Monday Women’s Adv. Intermediate Mighty Mites Advanced Live Ball

10:30 am - 12 pm 3:15 - 4 pm 6 - 7:30 pm

Tuesday Tiny Tots/Junior Level I Junior Level II Cardio Tennis

4 - 5 pm 5 - 6 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Wednesday Women’s Tennis Junior Level III Teen Clinic Advanced Live Ball

8 am - 12 pm 4:30 - 6 pm 4:30 - 6 pm 6 - 7:30 pm

Thursday Women’s Beginner Women’s Intermediate Tiny Tots/Junior Level I Junior Level II Men’s Intermediate

9 - 10:30 am 10:30 am - 12 pm 4 - 5 pm 5 - 6 pm 6 - 7:30 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am

Saturday Men’s Tennis

8 am - 12 pm 2 - 4 pm

POOL

11 am - 2 pm

MEN’S GRILL

Monday - Sunday

Friday Cardio Tennis

Sunday Junior Match Play

Sunday Brunch

11 am - 2:30 pm

CAROUSEL

Monday - Sunday Hot food served

10 am - 5 pm 11 am - 4:30 pm

Complimentary Hors D’oeuvre of the Day & Featured Drinks Clubhouse Bar, Ladies’ & Men’s Locker Rooms Monday - Sunday 3 - 7 pm Half-Price Drinks While seated at tables in Dining Room and Locker Rooms Wed, Thurs & Fri 5:30 - 8 pm

P O O L D A I LY E V E N T S

Monday, Wednesday, Friday Watercise First Saturday of Month Baby & Me

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CLUB DIRECTORY

H O U R S O F O P E R AT I O N

C L U B H O U S E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.449.4400

COVID GUIDELINES (The Club follows all current Broward Co. Emergency Orders and addendums)

JJ Sehlke, Managing Partner jj.sehlke@coralridgecc.com

A C C O U N T I N G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.449.4432 Mark Lamers, Controller mark.lamers@coralridgecc.com

Please see emails for updated information but for now, make advance reservations for all departments.

CLUBHOUSE DINING Lunch

Maylene Jimenez, Asst Controller/HR maylene.jimenez@coralridgecc.com

Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Complimentary Hors d'oeuvre of the Day & Featured Beverages, Mon - Sun, 3 - 7 pm

M E M B E R S H I P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.449.4404

Dinner

Wednesday - Friday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

No Bar Service, half-priced drinks honored at tables 5:30 - 8 pm

Kiarra Roper, Director of Sales & Marketing kiarra.roper@coralridgecc.com

Brunch

Kelsi Kibler, Membership Sales membership@coralridgecc.com

LADIES’ & MEN’S LOCKER ROOM

Ruth Currie, Website & Communications memberservices@coralridgecc.com

Complimentary Hors d'oeuvre of the Day & Featured Beverages, Mon - Sun, 3 - 7 pm

Breakfast Snack

F O O D & B E V E R A G E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.449.4439 Brad King, Food & Beverage Director brad.king@coralridgecc.com

954.449.4403

Monday - Sunday, 7:30 - 10 am

MEN’S GRILL Lunch

Monday - Sunday, 11 am - 2:30 pm

CAROUSEL

Udo Mueller, Executive Chef udo.mueller@coralridgecc.com

Monday - Sunday

Tim Brown, Catering Director catering@coralridgecc.com

954.449.4401

Front Desk/Reservations Carousel Men’s Grill Ladies’ Locker Room

954.449.4439 954.449.4438 954.449.4407 954.449.4408

T E N N I S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.449.4410 Will Hoag, Director of Tennis will.hoag@coralridgecc.com

G O L F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.449.4420 Scott Fox, Director of Golf scott.fox@coralridgecc.com Jay Boring, Director of Golf Courses & Grounds j.boring@coralridgecc.com

P O O L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.449.4425 Dean Greenland, Aquatics Director dean.greenland@coralridgecc.com

Sunday, 11 am - 2 pm

10 am - 5 pm*

*Hot food served 11 am - til 30 min. before closing

GOLF SHOP Monday - Sunday

7 am - 6 pm

TENNIS SHOP Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday

8 am - 9 pm 8 am - 6 pm

Please call the Tennis Shop if playing after 6 pm on weekdays. On nights with no play the courts will close at 8 pm.

POOL Daily

8 am - 5 pm