The Idle Hour
MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
Dear Idle Hour Members,
Happy September! I hope this message finds each of you in excellent health and high spirits.
Fall is in the air, and with it comes a sense of reflection as we transition from the vibrant days of summer to the crisp, cozy moments of the season ahead. Life at the Idle Hour is especially beautiful this time of year, offering a chance to savor the changes while embracing fond traditions and creating new memories. As we look ahead, we invite you to share your feedback on your experiences this summer. Your thoughts are invaluable as we continue to grow and enhance our offerings for all members. Here's to a wonderful September at Idle Hour!
As always, if you have any questions or comments about the information shared below, please feel free to visit my office or reach out to me directly on my cell phone at 760-272-5600.
Introduction - Please join us in welcoming Richard Douglass to the Idle Hour family as the Events & Communications Director! Richard brings decades of experience in food, beverage, and hospitality to our team. Born in California and raised in Philadelphia, he began his career in his uncle’s restaurant, working his way up from dishwasher to executive chef and manager. His passion for hospitality has since taken him through a range of roles in renowned hotels and casinos, including Marriott, Hilton, and Holiday Inn, across California, Texas, Oklahoma, and now Kentucky.
In addition to his extensive hospitality background, Richard served as a firefighter and EMT for Riverside County, California, balancing his dedication to public service with his love for bartending and mixology. Most recently, he served as Food and Beverage Director at Marriott City Center, where he successfully managed multiple restaurants, bars, and a large banquet venue. Richard’s strong work ethic, passion for hospitality, and enthusiasm for connecting with guests define his leadership style and his ability to create memorable experiences for all. Having called Kentucky home for the past three and a half years, Richard is happily married and the proud father of six grown children.
WELCOME TO THE TEAM, RICHARD!
WE ARE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU HERE.
Pool, Summerhouse, and Splash Bar SCHOOL DAY OPERATIONS - Beginning Monday, August 19th through September 9th, 2024, facility hours will be adjusted to:
Monday-Thursday: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday-Sunday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Beginning Monday, September 9th through September 29th, 2024, facility hours will be adjusted to:
Friday: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday -Sunday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Closed for the season on September 30th
2024 Member / Employee Golf Tournament & Lunch - I am thrilled to announce our first-ever Member/Employee Golf Tournament, scheduled for September 24th with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Members and employees will team up to compete in this 9-hole scramble, followed by a catered lunch and prizes. Inspired by the Board’s desire to show their appreciation for our Idle Hour Team, this event promises to be a wonderful opportunity for camaraderie, fun, and appreciation of the Idle Hour Team’s commitment and effort
In observance of this special day, the club will be closed and will resume normal operating hours on Wednesday, September 25th.
To play in the event or participate as a volunteer, please call the Golf Pro Shop at 859-266-7901.
Grgich Hills Estates Wine Tasting Event: Reservations open September 6th. Join us at the Idle Hour on Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 pm for a special evening highlighting the wines of Grgich Hills Estates. Enjoy a unique dining experience as Chef Dillon creates a four-course tasting menu to complement the rich flavors of Grgich Hills Estates renowned varietals For more information, please see the attached event flyer or call 760-272-5600
Feedback from the Far Niente Wine Tasting Event: A heartfelt thank you to all that participated in this fun and delicious event.
“The food and wine pairings were wonderful. As always, the staff was excellent.” “I thought it was a fantastic night. Food and service were impeccable. I know it is a different format from our regular a la carte dining, but I'd love to see that type of service all of the time ” “Another outstanding wine dinner! And really appreciate accommodating my dietary needs ” “The wine dinner was wonderful!”
Member Profile Photos: In our continuous effort to enhance your club experience, we encourage everyone to submit a photo This will help our staff get to know you better and identify you upon entry to the club grounds You can either upload your profile picture to the Idle Hour App or send it via email directly to me at ckennedy@idlehour cc Your profile picture will be for internal use only and displayed in the club roster at your discretion. Individual, couple, and family photos are all welcome.
Quote of note: “Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart ” Henry Clay
Thank you all for your continued support and dedication. Wishing you a relaxing weekend filled with laughter, joy, and unforgettable moments with friends and family.
See you at the Idle Hour!
In service and gratitude, Chris
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Items will be donated every Monday. If you left something on Sunday, it will be in the Lost & Found that week, it won’t be donated the next day.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND | 5:00 PM
DOG SHOW
AEDs Save Lives
FRONT OFFICE
GOLF
MAINTENANCE
GOLF PROSHOP
WELLNESS/ SUMMERHOUSE
LEARN YOUR LIFE SAVING SKILLS OF CPR, AED & CHOKING FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN & INFANTS. GET CPR CERTIFIED! TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 1:00-3:00PM
CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL, CLICK HERE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST, GO TO EVENTS ON THE APP, OR CALL THE FRONT DESK
KNOW WHERE AEDS ARE ON PROPERTY IF SOMEONE BECOMES UNRESPONSIVE CALL 911 THEN GET/OR SEND SOMEONE TO GET AN AED
PETE GARVEY
SEPTEMBER 9 & DINE:
THE SEPTEMBER’S 9 & DINES WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH & FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL THE GOLF SHOPTOREGISTERYOURFOURSOME.
COURSE AERIFICATION:
THE GOLF COURSE WILL UNDERGO ITS BI ANNUAL AERIFICATION MONDAY-TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER9-10TH.THEGOLFSHOPWILLHAVE NORMAL HOURS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH. THE PRACTICE FACILITIESWILLBEOPEN,BUTTHEGOLF COURSEWILLBECLOSED.
LABOR DAY:
THE GOLF SHOP AND GOLF COURSE WILL BE OPEN ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND FOR LABOR DAY AND CLOSED ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER3RDDUETOLABORDAY.
LADIES FALL FLING:
TOCAPOFFOURGREATLADIESSEASON,THEFALLFLINGWILLBEON THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER5THAT9:00AM.LADIESINVITEAGUESTAND JOIN US FOR A DAY OF GOLF, FRIENDSHIP, AND FOOD. PLEASE CALL OREMAILTHEGOLFSHOPTOSIGNUPWITHYOURGUEST.
MATTHEW WHARTON
Early in my career I would say “the only good thing to come out of August is September.” I eventually came to think otherwise but the recent hot and dry weather we just experienced did have me reminiscing.
March and August are the two months of the year when most golf courses do not look their best. March because the different grasses are waking up from their winter dormancy at different times and rates making things to appear as if always in transition.
August because all the environmental stresses of summer (heat, humidity, extended dry weather, and/or too much rainfall) have taken their tolls and the grasses display differently how they handle or succumb to the stress.
But September is now here, which means it’s football season and we all know defense wins championships. And speaking of defense we were forced to play strong defense this past week to help preserve and protect the golf course.
We are just now entering the second growing season for cool-season grasses, but the golf course began to turn itself around during the false fall conditions we all enjoyed August 1922. Those cool mornings triggered the environmental responses necessary to begin turfgrass recovery.
MATTHEW WHARTON
So, when Mother Nature brought the real heat of summer to Lexington this past week it was imperative to protect the recovered turf. We only mowed rough once this past week instead of our normal two cuttings. Fairways, tees, and approaches also received one mowing reprieve each throughout the week. Greens were spared double mowing, and the only rolling performed was during the early morning hours. We had a small army hand watering many playing surfaces to ensure plant health was maintained without allowing conditions to become too wet. As the long, hot week ends I am proud of the team and the work they accomplished as the course continues to look better each day.
In other news you may recall we initiated a repair operation on Hole 5 week before last by transplanting turf from in front of the cross bunkers to weak areas within the landing zone and near the approach. Our plans to replace the removed grass were delayed by the recent heat wave as it prevented our grass supplier from harvesting. We will patch that area as soon as possible next week.
Some good news, our range tee after weeks of no germination due to excessive soil temperatures finally began to show signs of life! We are optimistic we will continue to see more germination as the soil temperatures begin to fall back into optimum range. The same is true for certain areas we seeded on the golf course, the seed has not germinated yet, but we remain optimistic things will begin to happen soon.
MATTHEW WHARTON
G O L F S U P E R I N T E N D E N T
I am also happy to report the herbicide treatments made last month to the areas of unwanted grasses have made an impact and these areas continue to improve each day. We have a planned fertilizer application to these areas to thicken the desirable grasses as the growing season has returned. We will alter our preemergent herbicide strategy in these areas next season, and this issue should be a distant memory.
September is a busy month for cultural practices so I would like to lay out the schedule for you so you can plan your golf accordingly:
September 9 & 10 the golf course will be closed for putting green aerification The process will include both a solid, deep tine and a hollow core, shallow tine with heavy sand topdressing.
September 16 & 17 Wehrkamp Enterprises will be on site to aerify all fairways. This is the same contractor that performed this operation in March and has been aerifying the fairways at Idle Hour for more than a decade.
September 23 will be our fall fertility bulk spread as all fairways and rough receive their annual fall feed to boost plant density and root growth as we head deeper into autumn.
Of course, we are also excited for the event on September 24, and we hope to see many of you. Now that summer is officially over, we hope you will make some time for fall golf.
Thanks for reading, and happy golfing!
Book your next massage and personal training appointment on the IHCC APP or www.idlehourky.com.
Hours
Monday – Friday 5:45am to 10pm
Saturday – Sunday 6:45am to 10pm
Massage
Phillip Daugherty 396-7753
Lisa Green (238)777-2295
Julie Fritsche 684-1622
Personal Training
Matt Kodrich 940-2313
Sandra Lankford 619-6414
Julie Fritsche 684-1622
Private or Semi Private Yoga
Sandra Lankford 619-6414
Give the gift of Wellness Gift Certificates to the Wellness Center are available! Call Julie or the Front Desk.
The Wellness Center is CLOSED Tuesday, September 24
As summer fades, it’s time to swap popsicles for dumbbells and hit the gym! Kick off your new routine with a bang!
Monday & Wednesday 6-6:50am Tuesday & Thursday 5:15-6:05pm Yoga Tuesday & Thursday 10-11am
Men’s Circuit Friday 6-6:50am
To book your next appointment, log on the IHCC app or www.idlehourky.com/wellness.
You can also call or text massage therapist directly:
Phillip Daugherty 396-7753
Lisa Green (238)777-2295
Julie Fritsche 684-1622 Massage TAKE CARE OF
Adding a regular massage, whether monthly or weekly, to your routine has many health benefits. To help you to stay on a regular massage routine, we offer packages that include 5 massages to be used within 6 months. Simply, let your therapist know to get a package started for you when you come in.
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
Yoga Circuit
Yoga builds a strong and stable foundation allowing better posture and balance.
50-minute, circuit style fitness. All ages and abilities are welcome Margaret stays on top of form and offers modifications as needed. Class consists of a dynamic warmup, six stations with different exercises that promote strength and cardio health then end with a cool down/stretch
Men's Ciruit
50-minute, circuit style fitness Similar to the Circuit class but only for men All ages and abilities are welcome. Margaret stays on top of form and offers modifications as needed. Class consists of a dynamic warmup, six stations with different exercises that promote strength and cardio health then end with a cool down/stretch.
Learn to use your breath to help your body become more flexible You'll notice greater ease of movement in daily activities. In this class, Sandra takes you through different poses to help increase your strength, flexibility, and balance. Our yoga class is truly for all levels! Don’t let being a beginner or being out of practice stop you from trying our class Dropin$20|Package$18/class ($108,6-classpackagetousein10weeks,canbeused withallclasses)
Sandra also offers private and semi private yoga sessions Privates allow focus that is catered to that one person ’ s ability, needs, goals, and issues Semi privates allow two people to work towards similar goals When the pair has different conditions (for example one is dealing with an old shoulder injury and the other is lacking flexibility) the focus will be shared. Sandra will adapt the session as those needs change Privates $75 Semi Privates $65 per person
Free Classes
If you ’ ve ever wanted to try out a class, now ’ s the time to do it! During September, new participants can test the waters with a complimentary class in both Circuit and Yoga.
No Classes Tuesday, September 24
Online sign ups requested, go to Events tab on the IHCC App or Calendar on www.idlehourky.com
ADULTTENNIS CLINIC
All members must register for clinics in advance on the website or Idle Hour APP. Adult clinics end.
Beginner clinics: These clinics are for those new to tennis or have only been playing a for a short time and still learning the fundamentals of the game.
Tuesday/Thursday 11am-12pm – cost $20
Saturdays 11am-12pm – cost $20
Intermediate clinics: These clinics are for those who have been playing tennis for a while, are able to rally consistently and have proper serve technique. Tuesday/Thursday 9:30a-11am - cost $30
Saturdays 9:30a-11am - cost $30
ADULT
PICKLEBALL
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All members must register for clinics in advance on the web site or through the Idle Hour APP. Adult clinics begin May 26, 2024
Progressive Open Pickleball Play: – Bring a partner or come solo and play lots of pickleball with various partners. A pro will help organize players into pairings that make the game both competitive and fun! There’ll be two levels:
Intermediate: Saturdays 9:30-11am – cost $12
Beginner: Saturdays 11a-12p – cost is $8
Beginner clinics: These clinics are for those new to pickleball or have only been playing for a short time and still learning the fundamentals of the game.
Sundays 1-2pm and Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am – cost $20
Intermediate clinics: These clinics are for those who have been playing pickleball for a while, are able to rally, keep score, have proper serve technique, and want to learn game strategy.
Sundays 2-3pm – cost $20 and Wednesdays 9-10:30am – cost $30
PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY
NOSIGN UP REQUIRED!
OPEN PLAY IS UNIQUE TO PICKLEBALL AND INCREASING IN POPULARITY ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. THE SPIRIT OF OPEN PLAY IS THAT EVERYONE PLAYS WITH DIFFERENT PLAYERS IN A RECREATIONAL, FUN SETTING. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO LEARN FROM PLAYING WITH OTHERS, MAKE NEW PICKLEBALL FRIENDS, HAVE FUN AND BEST OF ALL…NO SIGN UPS REQUIRED!
The Idle Hour Open Play Schedule:
Monday 5-7: Men's Open Play
Tuesday 8-10a: Mixed Beginner Open Play
Tuesday 5-7: Women's Open Play
Wednesday 5p: Mixed Intermediate/Advanced Open Play
Rules for Open Play:
1. Four People per court.
2. When your first game is finished, lay your paddle on the paddle table and stack up to 4 paddles at a time.
3 The next open court is for the next four paddles in line 4. Please do not move anyone's paddles but your own.
5. When you come off the court, you may place your paddle with the same people you played with and make your own stack or add to a different stack that is not already filled with four paddles.
6. If a stack has 3 paddles, you may go ahead and add yours regardless of how long you have been waiting.
7 Games are played to 11 points, win by two
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Idle Hour Country Club 1815 Richmond Rd. Lexington, KY 40502
Hours of Operation
Accounting Offices
Monday: 8am-4pm
Tuesday - Friday: 8am-5pm
Front Desk/ Receptionist 859-266-1121
Monday: 8am-4pm
Tuesday- Sunday: 8am-9pm
Dining
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 10am-9:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8am-9:30pm
Golf Pro Shop 859-266-7901
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Sunday: 7am-7pm
Club Management
General Manager
Chris Kennedy, ckennedy@idlehour.cc
Controller
Andrea Reed, andrea@idlehour.cc
Accounting & Membership
Angela Thacker, akturner@idlehour.cc
Front Desk
frontdesk@idlehour.cc
Building Maintenance
Shawn Richie, shawn@idlehour.cc
Security
Larry Saval
Executive Chef
Pool
Beginning August 19th - September 9th
Monday-Thursday: 4pm–9pm
Friday-Sunday: 10 am–9pm
Sept. 13th - Sept. 29th
Friday: 4pm-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm-9pm
Wellness Center 859-268-0364
Monday- Friday: 5:45am-10pm
Saturday and Sunday: 6:45am-10pm
Racquets Pro Shop: 859-268-3838
Monday-Thursday: 9am-1pm & 3:30pm-7:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 9am-7:30pm
Sunday: 1pm-6pm
Closing after Labor Day
Dillon Phillips, Dillon@idlehour.cc
Director of Food & Beverage
Heather Britain, heather@idlehour.cc
Food & Beverage Service Director
Nick Jeffrey, nick@idlehour.cc
Golf Superintendent
Matthew Wharton, matthew@idlehour.cc
Golf Professional
Pete Garvey, pgarvey@pga.com
Clubhouse Grounds
David McIntyre, david@idlehour.cc
Wellness Director
Julie Fritsche, julie@idlehour.cc
Tennis Director
Danny Schmidt
Pickleball Director
Laurel Cassidy
Head Housekeeper
Sharon Richie