GRAND HAVEN GOLF CLUB DECEMBER 2023
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WELCOME GENERAL MANAGER Andrea Knox
Holiday magic is in the air this December as we celebrate the season of giving. Thank you to everyone that is participating in our Annual Angel Tree. The Angel Tree program is an initiative through the Flagler County School system to provide Christmas gifts to deserving children. Our Women’s Golf Association takes charge of running the program here at the Club for us annually. With the support of the WGA and all of our Members, we can be very proud of the impact this program brings to so many children. Be sure to check out the Holiday Sale in the Golf Shop this month. If you aren’t sure what to get, we’re happy to help you make the perfect selection. Gift Cards are also a great option and could be used for anything from apparel and golf equipment to golf lessons or a meal at the Nicklaus Grille. Golfers, don’t forget to spend your Credit Book money before it expires at the end of the year. New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and we are excited to have you join all your friends at the Club to ring in 2024. View the flyer in this news letter for details and call the Nicklaus Grille to make your reservations. We are filling up fast for this exciting evening of delicious food, dancing and celebration. Calling all golfers! How about ringing in the New Year with a fun Scramble! Breakfast sandwiches and lots of hot coffee will be served before the 10AM Shotgun (and an optional Bloody Mary Bar too) followed by a buffet and prizes. Kick off the new year with some fresh air and fun with friends. Make your own team or we can help pair you up. Call the golf shop for details or sign up today. Wishing you all Happy Holidays and a bright and joyous New Year. Now get out and play!
MEET OUR TEAM
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Andrea
GENERAL MANAGER Andrea Knox AKnox@grandhavengc.com 386-445-2327 ext. 9
SUPERINTENDENT David Hillhouse DHillouse@grandhavengc.com 386-445-2327
HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL Billy Van Arsdale, PGA WVanArsdale@grandhavengc.com 386-445-2327 ext 4
EXECUTIVE CHEF Zachary Mims ZMims@grandhavengc.com 386-445-2327 ext 7
MEMBERSHIP SALES DIRECTOR Taunya Cordova tcordova@grandhavengc.com 386-445-2327 ext 5
FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR Jeri Harper JHarper@grandhavengc.com 386-445-2327 ext 6
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Patsy Bettencourt-Pappas PBettencourtPappas@grandhavengc.com 386-445-2327 ext 8
RESTAURANT & EVENT MANAGER Marco Martelli MMartelli@grandhavengc.com 386-445-2327 ext 2
MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Taunya Cordova
Happy Fall! We are gearing up for our season and looking forward to welcoming back our seasonal residents. The weather is perfect for playing a round of golf or enjoying a meal and a cold beverage on our patio. I look forward to you joining us for the fun events planned this month. We continue to add some wonderful members, so please introduce yourself to any new faces that are at the club when you have an opportunity. We want your club to be an extension of your life. A place that you can come and enjoy your friends and relax. We want to add members like you so if you know anyone who would make a great addition to the club please contact me. I look forward to seeing you at the club and if I can be of service please contact me.
NEW MEMBERS Please Welcome Our New Members
Neil & Marji Schmidt Grand Golf Membership
Doug & Stacy Wellings Grand Golf Membership
Pat & Cathy Wood Grand Golf Membership Please contact me if you know anyone who would make a great addition to the club and lets you get rewarded!
MEN'S GOLF ASSOCIATION As we move into November, the MGA is honored to once again lead the Holiday Joy Fund effort, supported by the WGA and LGL. Please watch for a letter via mail inviting you to participate in contributing funds that will reward all hourly Grand Haven staff. Details are included in the letter so be watching your mail box and make your contribution as soon as practical. Checks should be made out to “MGA Holiday Fund” can be mailed to MGA Treasurer, Jan Marsh (his address is included in the letter), dropped off at the pro shop desk or dropped in the Joy Fund collection box, which will be right outside the pro shop interior entrance. PAGE 3 PAGE 8
Our thanks to each of you for considering this worthy endeavor.
GOLF MESSAGE FROM THE PRO SHOP Billy Van Arsdale
This year’s Mens Member Guest was special, thank you to all the participants. The shootout final hole with Jim & J.D. Baldini vs. Dave Lyons & Spencer Elder came down to the wire. Dave Lyons two putted from 15 feet for a par to win. Jim and His son, J.D. played the hole well and both narrowly missed par putts. Golf Car Traffic: As we move into our heavy play season I would like to remind you all to use care driving your golf cars around the putting surfaces. Too many of our players are parking to close to the putting surfaces then driving over the curbs to access the paths. Number 11 is getting worn from the fringe to the path above the bunker. We are supposed to return to the path between the two bunkers. You are not walking any further by returning to the path properly there, it just takes 15 to 20 seconds more by returning to the path properly. The top of the greenside bunker is already getting worn by cart traffic. With the dry season upon us the grass cannot recover.
GREAT GOLF SHOTS Sunday, October 22nd Marion Hessert scored a hole in one on the Par 3 eighth hole using an 8 iron. Marion’s ace was witnessed by General Wil Hessert, John and Heidi Fitzgerald. During the LGL Ghosts & Gobblins tournament Al Aldecoa also aced the Par 3 eighth hole using an Gap Wedge. Al’s ace was witnessed by Beth Aldecoa, Sally Nord, and Karen Oorlog. During the Mens Invitational practice round Tony Arcaro’s guest, Jay Thyberg eagled the par 4 first hole using a niner iron for his second shot. This was Jay’s first ever Eagle! Bob Wolfe shot his age November 3rd with a round of 78. Bob’s round was witnessed by Bruce Smith, Tom Richards, and Nick Finelli.
WINTER DRIVING RANGE HOURS: BACK TEE CLOSES at 3:00pm. MAIN TEE CLOSES at 4:00pm
DRESS CODE Please use the grandhavengc@grandhavengc.com address for any league sign-ups, tee time requests or cancellations, or major tournament sign ups. AFTER YOU POST YOUR SCORE PLEASE REMEMBER TO TURN IN YOUR SIGNED AND DATED SCORECARD AFTER EACH ROUND. THE HANDICAP COMMITTEE IS AUDITING SCORECARDS.
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Please share our dress code with guests that are joining you at the Club. On the Golf Course and Practice Areas: Proper golf attire is expected. Men are asked to wear a collared shirt. Women’s may wear a shirt without a collar if it has sleeves or a sleeveless top if it has a collar. No short shorts or cargo pants. In the Clubhouse: No blue jeans, work out clothing or swimwear cover-ups should be worn anywhere in the club or on the course. Gentlemen are also reminded to remove their hats when entering the building. Thank you
FOOD & BEVERAGE
FROM THE F&B DIRECTOR Jeri Harper
The holiday season is in full swings with lots of holiday parties and seasonal celebrations! We’re so excited to have Chef Zac’s new Lunch, Dinner and Bar Bites Menu available! Join us Tuesday thru Sunday for lunch from 11am to 4pm. Dinner reservations now available Tuesday thru Friday from 5pm to 8pm! We also offer a Bar Bites menu daily. Keep an eye out in your emails for daily Chef Features as well. We highly recommend reservations for dinner but you’re always welcome to join us at the bar.
BIRTHDAY BASH
Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 from 5pm to 7pm
BUFFET OF:
Soup & Salad Bar Beef Stroganoff, Fried Chicken and Lemon Garlic Shrimp with sides and Birthday Cake!!!
$28.95 PER PERSON PLUS 7% SALES TAX & 18% SERVICE CHARGE
If you have a Birthday in December, Join us for a complimentary dinner!
Reservations Required Call: (386) 445-2327 ext. 2 PAGE 5
Our dining manager, Marco, has introduced a few new wines recently including Liberty School Cabernet, Santa Maria Pinot Grigio, and by popular demand Caymus! A new wine list will be available after the New Year with wines featured on the upcoming Wine Dinner scheduled on January 20th, 2024. Before the New Year, be sure to join us for Birthday Bash on Wednesday, December 13th and BINGO on Wednesday, December 20th. Have you made reservations for New Year’s Eve yet? Tables are filling up fast. Ring in the new year with Chef’s four course dinner, dancing with DJ Vern, two champagne toasts and NYE favors. Cocktail formal attire and please bring your best “bling” to the party!
BINGO NIGHT FEATURING CHEF ZACH PUB GRUB BUFFET
WEDS, DECEMBER 20TH DOORS OPEN AT 5PM AND GAMES START AROUND 6PM $3 PER SHEET OR $20 PER BOOK 1 SHEET INCLUDES 3 BINGO CARDS - 1 BOOK INCLUDES 10 SHEETS 10 GAMES PAYING OUT JACKPOTS IN GIFT CARDS TO THE RESTAURANT
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED CALL: (386) 445-2327 EXT 2
FROM OUR GOLF LEAGUES LADIES 9 HOLE GOLF LEAGUE The Ladies Golf League held our annual Ghosts & Goblins scramble and Luncheon on October 19. Spouses and friends joined the LGL members to celebrate Halloween in a step aside scramble. There were 30 players in all. Camille Hinsch, Jack Hinsch, Louise Dycke and Marcia Munsterman made up the winning team. And Al Aldecoa added some excitement with a hole-in-one on the eighth hole. Needless to say, he also won the closest to the pin. On October 20, eleven LGL members played in a Coastal Niners event hosted by the Palm Harbor Ladies at Cypress Knoll. Several ladies won prizes, including Teresa Cox with the longest drive and Martha Ferguson with the closest to the 150 marker.
Grand Haven players at Cypress Knoll Coastal Niners.
Karen Villanova and Maureen Pellegrini represented Grand Haven at the Debary Golfing Around the Holidays invitational. They had a wonderful time, with Karen's team finishing fourth and Maureen's third. Be on the lookout for a chance to sign up for more invitationals. Fifteen ladies from the LGL traveled up the road to the Conservatory for a Coastal Niners event. Our holiday tournament and luncheon will be December 14 with a theme of Winter Wonderland. We hope all our members will come join us that day.
MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION
Grand Haven players at Conservatory Coastal Niners. PAGE 8
The MGA is in the midst of our annual Holiday Classic, matching two teams in a two week Ryder Cup-like event. At the end of week 1, the Snowmen, captained by Otto Bohmueller and Bob Schwarzlow, and Rudolph’s Raiders, captained by Eli Smith and Al Aldecoa, are all even at nine points each. So, it will be an exciting finish on 12/6 as we crown our new champion. The golf will be followed by a luncheon that is included in the MGA dues. If you’re an 2023-24 MGA member, you are welcome to attend. For all men who are not, contact Carl Zimmermann (bzcz1227@yahoo.com) for information on how to join.
FROM OUR GOLF LEAGUES WOMEN'S GOLF ASSOCIATION - NOVEMBER UPDATE “Boo!” “Three cheers for the Red, White, and Blue!” “Gobble, Gobble!”~~all sentiments which may be heard coming from the members of the GHWGA during the October/November time period. Check out some scary but charming pictures from the Halloween Tournament! The Women’s Member-Guest Tournament was held on November 9-11. The challenging Par 3 Contest on Thursday was followed by two days of friendly competition, and a good time was had by all! December’s events include the Jingle Bell Scramble followed by the Christmas luncheon on December 19th. Seagals fared well at their competition held at Oceanside Country Club in November and will travel to LPGA on December 18th for their next outing entitled “4’s a Charm.” WPC will play at Club de Bonmont on December 15th. The Angel Tree has been assembled and decorated with “angel ornaments,” citing what local, less fortunate children would like to see under their trees this season. WGA members are busy purchasing gifts to make their wishes come true. The Christmas quilt will be raffled off at the December luncheon, the proceeds from which will be donated to the Angel Tree and Grace Food Bank charities. At this time of year WGA members enjoy reuniting with fellow golfing ladies who have returned from their summer months in various parts of the country. They also are thankful for the joyful season ahead, while counting the many blessings of the past year. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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MEN’S INVITATIONAL RESULTS Par 3 Challenge Results
Flight 1 1st David Neely & Steven Frey 24 2nd Tony Hergert & Scot Heck 25
Flight 2 1st Shaun Porter & Bernie Barczak 29 2nd Dom Leveille & Fred Shelton 30 Putting Contest Winners 1st Jim Greenhalgh Holed Out ! 2nd Pete Bianchi 4’1“
Flight Winners
Flight 7 3rd Jerry Johnson & Roger Consolla 2nd Pat Wood & Paul Berton 1st Jim Baldini & J.D. Baldini Flight 6 3rd Pete Bianchi & Frank Callace 2nd Rich Decola & Richard Decola 1st Jack Hinsch & Thomas Hinsch Flight 5 3rd Dom Leveille & Fred Shelton 2nd Dan Whitney & Jeff Vincent 1st John Peterson & Jackson Hickey Flight 4 3rd Bob Malone & Rob Theroux 2nd Jim Poole & Lee Frankenberger 1st John Subers & Dr. Robert Crawford Flight 3 3rd Tony Hergert & Scot Heck 2nd Nick Ranieri & Nick Ranieri Jr. 1st David Neely & Steven Frey Flight 2 3rd John Fitzgerald & Jim Fitzgerald 2nd Peter Halibozek & Edmund Kindelan 1st Dave Lyons & Spencer Elder Flight 1 3rd Neil Schmidt & Anthony Labrano 2nd Alex Bollman & Daryl Strayer 1st Dennis Emerick & Mark Damico SAVE THE DATE: 2024 MEN’S INVITAITONAL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24TH THRU SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 2024
WOMEN’S MEMBER - GUEST RESULTS Betsy Ross Flight 1st Place Lynn Lefler – Jeanne Goodwin-Doyle – Cindy Pegg – Jayne Hynes 2nd Place Joan Callahan -Kathy McArdle – Beth Branick – Candy Alderman
Florence Nightingale Flight 1st Place Melody Kimmel – Brygitte Lusinski – Meredith Johnson – Elaine Studnicki 2nd Place Pam Lacko – Nancy Waggoner – Dr. Merrill Stass-Isern – Sherry Morganstein
Rosie The Riveter 1st Place Sara Lockhart – Lea Buckley – Patty Baldini – Leslie Fisher 2nd Place Amy Lamb – Cindy Haines – Judy Riley – Caroline Paluch SAVE THE DATE: 2024 WOMEN’S MEMBER GUEST WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH THRU SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 2024
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31ST, 2023 MUSIC BY:
DJ VERN SHANK DINNER - DANCING - CHAMPAGNE TOASTS! Black Tie Formal Attire
RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE Call: (386) 445-2327 ext. 2
$125 PER PERSON TAX & SERVICE CHARGE WILL APPLY
INCLUDES 4 COURSE DINNER, DANCING, 2 CHAMPAGNE TOASTS & NYE FAVORS! CHOICE OF EACH COURSE:
Temptations
Beef Short Rib: Slow Braised Boneless Short Rib of Beef, Polenta, Pecorino Lobster Ravioli: Butter Poached Lobster, Beurre Noir, Tarragon Oysters and Caviar: Pink Moon Oysters, Champagne Mignonette, Osetra Caviar
Second Fiddle Crab and Leek Bisque: Lump Blue Crab, Leeks, Cream
Iceberg Wedge: Crisp Iceberg Lettuce, Applewood Bacon, Tomato, Bleu Cheese
The Main Affair
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31ST, 2023 Filet Oscar: Cast-iron Seared Filet Mignon, Lump Crab, Asparagus, Bearnaise Sauce, Potatoes MBrown U S I CButter B Y Whipped :
Lobster Thermidor:
DJ VERN SHANK
Maine Lobster , Cognac, Gruyere, Creamed Spinach
Chicken Wellington:
DINNEROrganic - DANCING - CHAMPAGNE TOASTS! Chicken Breast, Cremini Mushroom Duxelles, Prosciutto de Parma, Puff Pastry, Truffle Risotto
Happy Endings RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE Berries and Cream:
Call: (386) 445-2327 ext. 2 Raspberries, Black Berries, Strawberries, Vanilla Bean Chantilly Cream
Chocolate Truffles:
Chocolate Ganache, Amarena Cherries, White Chocolate