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July2023
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ByBrianDarlak,CCMThecampusandactivitiesareinfullbloom andwearegettingreadytocelebrateour Nation’sBirthdayrightaroundthecorner!This istheseasonthatmanyofwaitallyearto enjoysports,activitiesandhobbiesoutdoors. Forthemostpart,mothernaturehas cooperatedandtherehasbeenalotoftraffic aroundthegolfcourse,ontheoutdoortennis courts,dockingatthemarinaandevendining ontheWillowOaksTerrace.
Wouldyoubelievethattheeventsand activitiescominguponthecalendarwere plannedmonthsago? Committeesand Managementwerehardatworkduringthe coolermonthstoprepareforthesummer;now theGovernanceCommitteeisbeginningto planfortheAnnualStockholdersMeeting whichtakesplaceinNovember.Amajor elementoftheStockholdersMeetingisthe electionof4BoardofDirectors
TheBoardofDirectorsismadeupof12 Stockholdingmembers,eachservinga3-year term ADirectormayservetwoconsecutive terms Annuallyfourmembersareelected and/orre-electedtotheboard.Committee ChairsareassignedbytheClub’sPresident, whoiselectedbythesittingBoardmembers.
Thisisagreatchancetodeepenyour engagementwiththeClub.Traditionally, candidatesfortheBoardofDirectorsserveor haveservedononeofthemanycommittees withintheClub Sonowisthetimetoget involved!Ifyouareinterestedinservingasa BoardofDirector,pleasecontactRickSaunders atgovernancechair@icycc.com;orreachout therespectivecommitteechairtogetinvolved withacommitteeofyourinterest.(Arostercan befoundontheGovernancepageofthe Club’swebsite)
Soenjoytheactivitiescomingup!Andplease considerbeingapartofthegovernanceof yourclub!
SAILING CAMP FUN TRIVIA NIGHT HOT STREAK
WHITE & BBQ Let'scelebrate July 2nd, 2023 Enjoy a BBQ Cookout Buffet, Water/Pool Games and Music by Larry Heatwole & Guest on the Back Lawn $28 pp Adults Children ages 6-12, 1/2 Price JULY INDEPENDENCE
* Grilled BBQ Chicken * BBQ Ribs * Grilled Hot Dogs * Coleslaw * Firecracker Potato Salad * Cornbread Sliced Watermelon * Red, White and Blue Flag Cake Bar opens at 4 p.m. Food & Music 5-7 p.m. Skipjack & Carry Out Closes at 3 p.m. Today
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SATURDAY,JULY1ST
FLAGTOURNAMENT(BYTEETIME)
Acompetitionformatinwhichgolfersbegintheroundwithanallotment ofstrokesthenplaysthecourseuntiltheirstrokes runout. Placeyourflagswhereyourstrokesrunout! PoolandRestaurantsOpenRegularlyScheduledHours
SUNDAY,JULY2ND
OUTDOORPICNICWITHMUSICBYLARRYHEATWOLE, COOKOUTBBQANDWATERGAMES
GAMES&BAROPENSAT4P.M./MUSIC&DINNER5-7P.M. ($28Adults/Children6-12,1/2off,Under6free)
Bringyourchair/picnicblanketandenjoytheafternoon!
Thepoolwillremainopenandattendedthroughouttheevent. Skipjack&carryoutwillcloseat3p.m.forthefestivities.
MONDAY,JULY3RD
POOLOPENANDATTENDEDFROM10-5P.M.
BUILD-YOUR-OWNSUBMARINELUNCHBUFFET($16PP)
AvailableontheVeranda,11:30-2:00p.m.
TUESDAY,JULY4TH
GOLFCOURSE,POOLANDRESTAURANTSWILLBEOPEN SKIPJACK,WILLOWOAKSTERRACEANDCARRYOUTCLOSINGAT5PM
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$23PERP DRINKSCHARGEDBASE ION July 19 5:30-8 p.m. Tapas& Cocktails JOINUSON THEWILLOWOAKSTERRACE FORSPANISH-INSPIRIED SMALLPLATESANDCOCKTAILS
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TURF Talk
ByPeteStephens,CGCSHappyJuly! TheICYCCcourseandgrounds continuetoimproveeverydayastheweather progressivelybecomesmoresummer-like. This hasbeentheslowestwarm-upIcanrememberin ICYCChistory. Asthetemperaturesincrease (hopefully) itisalsothetimewhenhand-watering greensbecomescriticalforthehealthand playabilityofthegreens Pleasekeepaneyeout forstaffwhowillbehand-wateringgreens. While weuseirrigation,thispracticeallowsustowater onlythespotsthatneeditandnotoverwaterother areas,compromisingtherootsoroverallhealthof theturf.
Asyoudriveinyouwillnoticethegreensfacelift. wehopeyouenjoythenewflagsandflagsticks!
Thecrewmadeseveralgreatturfimprovementstoimprovetheplayabilityofthegreen surroundswithZoysiasod:holes#7,#8,and#15.Theyhavealsostartedtomake improvementstothelandscapebedsonthegreenside#15andteeside#16.Youwillalso noticethefansarebackoutandthereasonforthefansistomovestagnantairwhich promotesdiseasepressure
FutureProjectsandimprovements:
BermudagrassaerificationJuly17th-18th(Courseclosedfortwodays)
Landscapebedson#16and#15
Treemaintenance
OngoingturfmanagementforbothBermudagrassandBentgrass
Asthesummertemperaturesarrivewewillraisetheheightofcutonthegreensheightto helpreduceheatstressanddiseasepressureontheturf
THECOU R S E
Issue 1 03 Coat,NoTieSuggested
Golf News
By Ed CarlisleAsweentertheheartofsummer,thegolfcourseisin fullswing,andthere'splentytotalkaboutinthe worldofgolf.Herearesomehighlightsandupdates tokeepyouinformedandexcitedaboutthegame youlove Checktheclubcalendarforupcoming events.
NewGolfShopMerchandise: WehavereceivednewbagsfromCallawayandPing Newapparelcontinuestoarrivedailysostopbyand seethenewcollections.
Tournaments&Clinics
The 2023 golf season at ICYCC is starting this month, pleasekeepaneyeontheclubcalendarforupcoming golftournament/golfclinicdatesandsignups!
Men'sJunior/Senior
Captains:TyBrentandKenSparks
Date:July29,9:00a.m.Shotgun,PairingsPartyJuly28
Eligibility:OpentoallmaleICYCCMembers
Format: 3-point four-ball matches, stroking off the low ball The field will be divided based on the median age of the participants. The winning side earns bragging rights.TheToiletLidwillbeawardedtothelosingside.
Handicap:90%ofJuly27coursehandicap
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Chairs:KarenZimmermanandJaneUnangst
Start:July16,1:30Shotgun
Eligibility: Open to all ICYCC Members and guests
Format:Four-personnetscramble
Tees:Men–White,white/greenorgreen Women–Redororange
MixedScramble
July9,2023
1:30pmShotgunStart
18Holes
ProShoppairsplayersA,B,C,D
Golf Instruction
CreatingGroundForceformorepower!
Inthiseditionofourgolfinstructionseries,we'regoingtodiveinto the concept of creating ground force to generate more power in your golf swing. The ability to utilize the ground effectively can lead to increased distance and improved ball striking. So, let's explore some key elements and drills to help you harness the powerofgroundforce.
1. SolidFoundation:Beforewetalkaboutgeneratinggroundforce,it's essential to establish a solid foundation Maintain a balanced stance with your feet shoulder-width apart, distributing your weight evenly betweenbothfeet Thisfoundationwillprovidestabilitythroughoutyour swingandallowyoutoeffectivelytransferenergytotheground.
2. PushingOfftheGround:Tocreategroundforce,focusonthe sensation of pushing off the ground with your feet during the downswing. As you transition from the top of your swing, imagine driving your lead foot into the ground while maintaining a stable trail leg. This action generates a powerful pushing motion that transfers energy up the kinetic chain, resulting in increased clubheadspeed
3. Rotational Forces: Ground force is closely tied to rotational forces in the golf swing. To maximize your rotational power, practice engaging your lower body by initiating the downswing withyourhipsandlowerbodyrotation.Thismovement,combined with the push-off from the ground, will help you unleash more clubheadspeedandhittheballfarther
4 DrillsforGroundForce:Hereareacoupleofdrillstohelpyou developabetterfeelforgeneratinggroundforce:
a. Resistance Band Drill: Attach a resistance band around your lead leg, just above the knee. Take your setup position and practice making slow swings while focusing on pushing against the band with your lead leg. This drill enhances your sense of groundengagementandstrengthensthepushingaction
b. Wall Drill: Stand a few inches away from a wall, facing it with yourleadside.Makeabackswingandtheninitiatethedownswing by pushing off the ground with your lead foot and rotating your hips. As you come through impact, allow your trail hip to rotate and gently touch the wall. This drill helps you practice the proper sequencingofgroundforceandhiprotation
Remember, developing a powerful and efficient golf swing takes time and practice. Start by incorporating these ground force concepts into your training sessions and gradually work on integrating them into your full swing. With dedication and consistency,you'llstarttoseeimprovementsinbothdistanceand ballstriking
Stay tuned for our next golf instruction installment, where we'll cover another essential aspect of the game. Until then, keep swingingandenjoyingyourtimeonthecourse!
MEN'S MEMBER GUEST
OverallChampion-GibCarson&JasonCarson(143)
DailyClosest-to-the-pin
TH–#2KenSparks(4’2) #16WilliamBellows(8’7)
FR–#4KevinGillispie(4’1) #11TravisAbbott(7’0)
SA–#2RobbyStockwell(9’0) #16ColinCrawford(2’6)
FlightWinners
ScottieScheffler(1)–JohnWright&WyattHolzbach(134)
JonRahm(2)–JohnHalley&JimHalley(134)
CameronSmith(3)–JayWallin&PhillipCarrasco(132)
CollinMorikawa(4)–RichBraum&JimJacobs(135)
JustinThomas(5)–JeffHunt&MitchHolmes(136)
PatrickCantlay(6)–ReneFerran&EdwardMiko(141)
ViktorHovland(7)–GibCarson&JasonCarson(143)
Beginner
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Clinic Just Fore Fun
Designed for those that have little or no golf experience. Our goal is to help you through the fundamentals of golf – grip, aim, stance, ball placement Wewillexplainthedifferentclubsand stresstheimportanceofpractice.
Wednesday
July5(Putting)
2:00-3:00pmor3:15-4:15
$25perClinic
Saturday Clinics
Designed for those looking to lower their handicap. Ourgoalistohelpmakesureyourfundamentalsof golfaresolid.Wewillstresstheimportanceofhaving agreatpracticeroutine
4-weekSessions
SaturdayMornings
July1(Driving)
July8(Chipping,Pitching,Bunker)
July15(Putting)
9:30-10:30am
$25perClinic
Wednesday's 9-Holes TeeTimes3:10-3:30
OpentoAllplayers
Aroundaboutwaytohappyhour!
Saturday Morning Co-Ed Game
18-Holes
TeeTimesfrom9:00am-9:20am
CashGame$5
ProShopmakesequitablepairings
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
ByMeganStephens
Summerfunhasnoagelimits. Infact,thinkofallwe couldaccomplishifwelivedinAlaskawherethey experience24hoursofsunlightduringsomepartsof summer. Fornow,I'llsettleforthesunriseandsunsets overtheChesapeakeBay,surroundedbyfriendsand family.
Thisistheprimeseasonforlittleonestolearnthe lifelongskillsofgolf,tennis,swimmingandsailing. If youhaveayoungoneincamp,youaregivingchildren askillthatwillstaywiththemthroughouttheiradult lives! Speakingofcamp,forthosewhohavebeenin theclubformanyyears-lookwhoIcaughtinthe Skipjack?!? AnneReisner,original ICYCCcampfounder and20+yearCampDirectorandBillJohnson,longtime sailinginstructor. Thesetwoindividualsbuiltourcamps uptowhattheyaretodayandwearesogladtoseeit's createdafriendshipthathaslastedalifetime.
New!TheBoardrecentlyapprovedtheadditionofa memberreferralprogram Nowwhenyousponsora newmember,bothyouandyournewmemberfriends get$100tousearoundtheClub. Thiscanbeusedon anynon-duesitem-it'sjustalittlewaytosaythank youforsharingyourclubthissummer.
FormerCampDirectorAnneReisnerand formerSailingInstructorBillJohnson
COMODORE'S CORNER
IamwritingthisfromourmotorvesselBay
WindowwhileontheClub’sfirstcruiseofthe year–TheCruiseNorth.Amazingly,yesterday wecelebratedtheSummerSolsticewitha fabulousdinneratAnnapolisYachtClub–howeverwetrudgedtherefromourboatsin 60-degreeweather,galeforcewindsand torrentialrain!Where’dsummergo?
Wemodifiedthiscruisetoensurethatatevery stopwecouldwelcome“landcruisers”,those eitherwithoutaboatorunabletobringtheir boat.Lastnightwehad5landcruisersjoinour dinneraswellaspartakeintheeventsofthe daywhichincludedawonderfultourofthe U.S.NavalAcademy.Iwritethistoencourage anyandallYachtClubmembersto participateinourevents–bylandorsea Itis alwaysgreatfunsharingadventuresand creatingmemorieswitholdandnewfriends.
TherearetwoeventsinparticularI’dliketo highlight Theever-popularProgressiveDinner isinJulyandregistrationisnowopen.Thisis alwaysasold-outevent–andtheeveningon AntipoisonCreekhostedbyLouandNancy Frank,JohnandBevUpshurandGary GreenwoodandSharonDaleywill
undoubtedlymatchthesplendorand excitementofourpreviousdinners.Also–on thefirstweekofOctoberwewillbehostingour officialLandCruise.Thisyearwewillbe headingtotheFingerLakesofNewYorkto witnessthemiracleofNewEngland’sfall foliage.Weheadtherebycoach–soyoucan havearelaxedtripandenjoyfriends’ companyalongtheway Thiseventisopento ALLICYCCmembers,notjustYachtClub members–soifyou’veeverwonderedhow doestheYachtClubhostthebestpartiesat IndianCreek–thisisyourchancetolearn why!Weneedfolkstoregisterbytheendof Junesowecanconfirmthecoachandhotels –soregistersoon.
Whileitfeelslikeautumn–it’sreallythestart ofawonderfulsummer.Comejoininthefun! Bylandorsea–justjoin.
CommodoreBrianClarke
TENNIS NEWS
GeorgeChristoforatos,DirectorofRacquetSportsDrillstoimproveyourgameusingtheBallMachine
Thefirstdrillistheforehanddrillwithaconetoenforce thefootworkneededtostepintotheshot.
Theseconddrillistheforehanddrill,goingintoa cornerandrecoveringUsingtheCrossoverstepafter orduringtheforehandshotYoucanusetheopen stancetorecover.
ViewConeDrillVideo
ViewCrossover/RecoveryDrill
CampWeekUpdates
DuringCampweekallclinicswillstillbeinplace duringtheweek,buttheindoorcourttimefrom 1-3p.m.willbeusedfortheafternooncamp.
CardioTenniswilltakeplace,Mon,TueandThurfrom 8am-9am
DrillsandDrinkswilltakeplaceWed430-6p.m.
FridayGlowPartywillbeheldindoorsattheRacquet CenteronJune30,July14andJuly28from6-8pm, pleasecomeandenjoyAllParentspleasestick aroundandenjoythefun
Cardboard Boat Race Returns!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19TH
CHECK-IN - 10:00 A.M.
RACE STARTS PROMPTLY AT 10:30 A.M.
HOWDOESACARDBOARDBOATRACEWORK?
Getateamtogether(min.2peopleperboat). Thiscouldbefamily,allchildren,allgolfers,all boaters,allracquetplayers-yougetthedrift!
Startplanningyourboatandacquiring supplies.Basically,ifyouhaveanythingto orderfromAmazonorChewy,nowisthetime! Thatboxwillcomeinhandy.
PriortoAugust15th,registerandbuild/decorate yourboat(Seerulesbelow)
Onthe15th,wewilllaunchparticipantsfromthe deependofthepool.Theboattogothe farthestbeforeitsinkswins.Inotherwords,yes, itwillsinkatsomepoint,sowearyourlifevest andbathingsuit,bringatowelandbe preparedtopaddleyourheartoutforyourbest chancetotakehomethetrophy&giftfromthe Club.
Rules
Construction of boat is limited to cardboard, duct tape water-based paint. Boats cannot be propelled by anything motorized.
Watercraft can be manned by a minimum of two people, all sailors must be visible while in the craft at all times.
All participants must provide and wear life jackets while on the boat. Participants must remove and dispose of their boats and/or its remnants after the race.
The boat must be registered with ICYCC to participate.
WINNING CATEGORIES
Junior Fleet (16 & Under)
Adults/Family Fleet (At least one participant over age 16)
Pride of the Fleet Best Looking Boat in both fleets Titanic Most Dramatic Sinking
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