The Divot - March 2021

MARCH 2021

THE DIVOT

LA CUMB R E CC 2021

COMMITTEE REPORT BY

Meet the 2021 Board of Directors

Green Committee Chair

Board of Directors

Greg Moss

lacumbrecc.org

BOARD CORNER

GREEN COMMITTEE REPORT BY

Greg Moss

Green Committee Chair

Dear Members, As we move into the new year, names change, but themes remain the same. My name is Greg Moss, recently voted into the leadership of the Green Committee. With a great sense of responsibility to all of our members, I have accepted this position. In addition to myself, we have an experienced committee roster, made up of exceptional members with varying playing backgrounds and history at La Cumbre CC. I want to acknowledge our Green Committee and thank them for their past and future service.

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Bob Atwater (past president, past Green and Long-Range committee member, and an LCCC member 29 years) Matt Collier (new member, raised in Santa Barbara, member one year) John Blair (past Green Committee member, member 27 years) Dennis Freiderich, (past president, past Finance committee member, member 32 years) Gaile Haslem (past Social Committee member and is active with the women’s golf association, member 10 years) Cynthia Krueger (past woman’s president, past membership committee member, member 17 years) Noel Lucky Ris (new member, retired from Golf Digest, raised in Santa Barbara, member seven months) Patrick MacMichael (multi-year club champion, past Golf and Green Committee member, member 15 years)

Thank you to Bob Lowes (and prior Green Committee), Wayne Mills (and team), Evan Colanvincenzo, and Eric VanderWerff for providing us all with such an excellent golf environment!!

Reclaimed Water On January 26th, the Santa Barbara City Council unanimously approved the selling of reclaimed water to La Cumbre Country Club. Special thank you to all who have taken part in this process over many years!

What does this mean? What’s next?

Work could potentially start as early as May and may take 60-90 days to complete. The result will consist of running two pipelines in one trench, from the 6th green and another trench from the 10th hole to the irrigation storage pond off the 15th fairway. These trenches will approximately be located where our current cart paths exist. As we lay the pipeline, we will take advantage of this required work and reduce the number of cart paths on both six and 10th holes. In addition, we will convert some of the turf areas from the left sides of these paths into native areas. We are aiming for cost efficiency in the work product.

What are the advantages of reclaimed water?

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It will ensure that the club has water to maintain our property.

It’s less expensive than existing potable water.

It diversifies our water sources in the event of continued drought conditions.

FUN FACTS

Did you know?

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Twenty-four inches of rain are required to fill the Laguna Blanca lake.

Six inches of rain are required to cover the bottom of Laguna Blanca.

The average annual rainfall in Santa Barbara is approximately 14 inches, and we have received about six inches to date, with February being the wettest month.

There are currently approximately 13 acres of native planting areas on our golf course.

It costs roughly $8,500 per year to water 1 acre of green turf. The annual savings from our native planting areas have been very significant.

What is our tree management strategy?

Our tree management plan emphasizes maintaining the health of existing trees in a drought climate. Annual pruning is focused on preserving health, structural balance, course safety, and access to strategic golf corridors. Selectively, trees have been removed and will be removed where they were diseased, aged, or negatively impacting turf conditions, or have no strategic golf value. We will always strive for balance.

Recent achievements Audubon Society…we are Recertified!

Only 900 facilities in the world hold this distinction! La Cumbre once again received 1st runner up in the Environmental Leaders for Golf, healthy land stewardship category.

We are continuing this commitment to being a leader in the care of our golf property.

Congratulations and thank you to Wayne and your team!

Until next time, please reach out to other Green Committee members or me directly with your positive suggestions!

Greg Moss Green Committee Chair

AN UPDATE FROM OUR GENERAL MANAGER

Eric VanderWerff

Dear Members, It is hard to believe that we are now entering a year of living under the conditions of Covid. We have managed to maneuver our way through restrictions, temporary closures, and many club-wide communications all while launching a new reservation system, website, and club app. This year, we will be making some upgrades to the member website's useability and launching a newer version of the app stay tuned!

Outdoor dining has returned per county approval, and we couldn't be more thrilled. Our poolside and patio seating is very popular, so be sure to make reservations online or email reservations@lacumbrecc.org. We are still offering food-to-go for those not quite ready to dine out through the Patio Bar & Grill. Chef Eric creates a special menu every two weeks, and we offer curbside delivery by the clubhouse.

Make sure to grab a bottle of wine from the bottle shop for your dinner here, to-go, or even as a gift for a special occasion. The pricing is below retail, and the selection can't be beat.

I'm optimistic this year will see more activity here at the club, especially given this warm weather and longer days. I am looking forward to seeing you around.

Eric VanderWerff, CCM, GM MARCH 2021

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MEMBERSHIP CORNER

LA CUMBRE 2021

Board of Directors

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF EXTEND

A Warm Welcome to our newest members

Robert Lowes

Dean & Darcy Christal

President

Regular

Dr. Norah Dunbar & Dr. Gordon Abra Social Tennis

Michael Yurcho & Dr. Lexine Yurcho Glenn Carter

Vice President

Social Tennis

Melissa Gough

Secretary & Vice President

Pietro & Katherine Amirkhanian Associate

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Justin & Amanda Willett Associate

Annetta Patrick Director

Rodney Brown

Treasurer & Director

Dr. John (Brock) & Dr. Lisa Metcalf Non-Resident

David & Cristina Prichard Transfer from Social Tennis to Regular Greg Moss

Bo Willis

Wendi Hunter

Russ Werner

Director

Director

Director

Director

GOLF

Golf March Events (Some may be on hold) • • • • • • •

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Tuesday, March 9th, 11th, 16th WGA Club Championship Friday, March 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Niners' Golf Saturday, March 13th Nine & Dine 3:30pm Wednesday, March 17th Men's Member-Guest Stag 12:45pm Tuesday, March 23rd Women's Golf Thursday, March 25th Los Companeros Friday, March 26th & 27th Men's Golf Senior Club Championship

12:30pm Tuesday, March 30th Women's Golf Spring Mixer 8:30am

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David Short had a hole in one February 19th on hole #5! Congratulations David!

This was his 5th lifetime hole in one, third on hole #5. He used a 5-Iron from the white tees.

Lynn Pearl had a hole in one March 2nd on hole #7! Congratulations Lynn!

This was her 4th lifetime hole in one, first on hole #7. She used a 6-hybrid from the gold tees.

Judi Brooks had a hole in one March 4th on hole #5! Congratulations Judi!

This was her 1st lifetime hole in one, a distance of 110 yards. She used a pitching wedge from the gold tees.

ME N ' S Golf Senior Club Championship FRIDAY, MARCH 26TH & 27TH

MARCH 2021

WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION

News from the WGA From Sue Wilcox, Handicap Chair The USGA has provided a new handicap system, click to see it.

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The Handicapping Reference Guide provides new and established golfers with what they need to know before, during, and after a round as it relates to handicapping. This easy-to-read booklet also describes how to get a Handicap Index and the basics of the Handicap Index calculation. For those familiar with the USGA Handicap System, this Reference Guide is a useful tool for learning what has changed from 2019 to 2020 with the introduction of the World Handicap System.

Hilary Chapman is our 2021 Team Captain.

Due to the continuing Covid precautions, the schedule for team play is a moving target.

The current dates are:

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March 18 – La Cumbre at Birnam April 8 - Birnam at La Cumbre April 13 - Valley at La Cumbre April 29 - La Cumbre at Valley

MARCH 17TH HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Wishing you a pot o' gold, and all the joy your heart can hold.

Elaine L

Tournament Results Congratulations to Elaine Laustsen, February Ace Day winner, with a low net of 71! Jane Lodas tied with the same score.

Both are eligible to play in the 2021 Ace of Aces tournament. Noel Lucky-Ris and June Brusse each had 30 low putts.

NINER'S GOLF

GREETINGS

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to All Niners!

think I speak for us all when I say we miss our Niner activities so very much!

We miss being together and seeing each other at our fun Nine and Dines, our great tournaments and our Friday morning golf times! Friday morning golf is certainly still available for those that feel safe in coming out to play. You can sign up on line with the new system between 8:00am and 8:30am. If you do get out to play, remember our Ringer Board is ready to go thanks to Karen Carey and I encourage you to post your scores in the locker room! I’ve been out a few times and the course is still as beautiful as ever!

Hopefully it won’t be too much longer until we can all get that needed shot in the arm!

As far as our Nine and Dines beginning again, it all depends on the club opening, covid numbers going down, and when we all feel safe again to resume. Hang tight Ladies as that day will be a day for great celebration for the Niners!

Okay! I will try my hand at a golf joke: What is the difference between a golfer and a fisherman???? ...

When a golfer lies, he doesn’t have to bring anything home to prove it.

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Hope to see you soon!

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Linda Gamble, Chair.

BE PA R T OF OU R T E A M Please contact Linda Gamble or Robin VanBuren if you have an interest serving the Niners.

Thank you!

4 Golf Movies To Binge Watch & FUN FACTS ABOUT THEM Dead Solid Perfect 1988 Fun Facts

Read Book

• Scenes from this movie were filmed at La Cumbre Country Club!

• Parts of the US Open scene were filmed on holes #12 and #13.

• Laguna Blanca was in almost the same condition as it is in today.

• The US Open scoreboard was erected behind the 12th green.

Happy Gilmore If you could only watch one Adam Sandler movie, I hope you'd choose this one. It’s one of best Sandler movies, and, it’s about golf!

Fun Fact The fight between Sandler and Barker won an MTV movie award.

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Caddyshack From opening lines to final credits, this uproarious golfthemed classic will keep you rolling with laughter.

Fun Fact Bill Murray improvised the entire Cinderella scene based on just two lines of stage direction.

The Greatest Game Ever Played Here is a movie that tells that story and exactly that story, devoting a good amount of its running time to the final rounds and playing like one a superb sports telecast.

Fun Fact It was filmed at the Kanawaki Golf Club outside Montreal, Quebec

MARCH 2021

TENNIS

Everything blooms in spring.

March Court Calendar WEDNESDAYS (3, 10, 17, 24, 31)

The Club's tennis program is ready to burst into action as the country begins to heal.

Early March tennis remains content with the usual men's day, ladies day, and junior clinics on the schedule. League tennis, tournaments and pickleball, round robins stand at attention awaiting a late march "GO" signal.

Court Reminders 1) Please no talking on cell phones on the fitness equipment adjacent to court # 1

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2) Court #6 is a multi use court: pickleball and tennis. Pickleball courts are available on a first come first serve basis.

3) Private tennis lessons, clinics and small group instruction is available.

Call 805-682-3143 (tennis shop direct line).

Ladies Interclub Team Practices 8:30 & 10:30am

SATURDAYS (6, 13, 20, 27)

Men's Day Doubles 8:30am

La Cumbre's Bess Scribner won the USTA fall 3.5 flex singles league.

She was undefeated in eight matches.

Ladies interclub took advantage of the absence of league play to arrange competition between the club's four teams.

In the B/C interchanging partner round robin, Marcy Wimbish won top honors for the "killer bees" while Meichelle Arntz was the C team champion.

The A2/B team competition ended in a first place tie in the A2 division between Bess Scribner and Nanettte Giordano.

Felisa Manion was the B team champion.

Featured Junior Clinic Dane Vorster, a division 1 college coach at UCSB is teaching the advanced Junior clinic on Saturdays from 12:30-2pm. *This clinic is designed for high school players.

A2/B Round Robin Winners of A2 Tie Nanette Giordano & Bess Scribner Winner of B Flea Manion

Junior Clinic Schedule Class

Day

Time

Age

Adv./Int.

M&F

3:30 - 5pm

8-14

Novice

Wed.

3:30 - 5pm

5-8

High School

Sat.

12:30-2pm

14-18

Tennis tip for March March promises new beginnings.

The spring is the perfect time to get your racket restrung.

CELEBRATE THE VERNAL EQUINOX AND THE START OF SPRING! When is the first day of spring?

In 2021, the March equinox happens on Saturday, March 20, at 5:37 A.M. EDT. In the Northern Hemisphere, this date marks the start of the spring season.

In the Southern Hemisphere, the March equinox marks the start of autumn, while the September equinox marks the start of spring.

What does exactly?

“equinox”

mean,

The word equinox comes from the Latin words for “equal night”— aequus (equal) and nox (night). On the equinox, the length of day and night is nearly equal in all parts of the world. With the equinox, enjoy the increasing sunlight hours, with earlier dawns and later sunsets.

Observe Nature around the course!

What happens equinox?

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On the March equinox, the Sun crosses the celestial equator going south to north. It’s called the “celestial equator” because it’s an imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator.If you were standing on the equator, the Sun would pass directly overhead on its way north.

Equinoxes are the only two times a year that the Sun rises due east and sets due west for all of us on Earth!

While the Sun passes overhead, the tilt of the Earth is zero relative to the Sun, which means that Earth’s axis neither points toward nor away from the Sun. (Note, however, that the Earth never orbits upright, but is always tilted on its axis by about 23.5 degrees.) After the spring equinox, the Northern Hemisphere

The amount of daylight each day will continue to increase until the summer solstice in June, in which the longest period of daylight occurs.

How do you equinox?

celebrate

vernal

To us, the vernal equinox signals new beginnings and nature’s renewal in the Northern Hemisphere! Many cultures celebrate spring festivals, like Easter and Passover.

that the increasing sunlight is what triggers birds to sing?

• Are worms and grubs reappearing?

• Can you feel the Sun getting stronger?

Both we and the animals around us strip off our clothes and heavy coats!

• Birds are migrating northward, along with the path of the Sun.

Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!”

• Are you noticing that the days are getting longer? Did you know

- Robin Williams (1951–2014)

(The March Full Moon is called “The Full Worm Moon” for this very reason!)

tilts toward the Sun. Although in most locations (the North Pole and Equator being exceptions) the amount of daylight had been increasing each day after the winter solstice, after the spring equinox, many places will experience more daylight than darkness in each 24hour day.

Courtesy of almanac.com MARCH 2021

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FITNESS & HEALTH

AWESOME BENEFITS OF A CSA & WHY TO CHOOSE ORGANIC! How do you get your veggies? Where is your go-to for fruit? Do you know exactly where your produce comes from? If you’re shopping in a conventional grocery store, or even a more “natural” seeming market, such as Whole Foods, your apples, arugula, zucchini, and other favorite items could all be coming from dozens of farms...not just in the U.S., but literally from all over the world! This means that before it gets to your table, or mouth, it could have flown on airplanes, ridden on trucks, and been sitting around for a long period of time. This often indicates that the items were picked before they were ripe, and most likely lost a lot of nutrients and goodness through their travels.

What is a CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It literally means the veggies are picked straight from a farm in your area, and delivered 10 right to you! There are so many benefits to getting your produce this way, not just for the health of you and your family, but for the environment and supporting local farmers, too.

There are tons of benefits to joining a CSA and eating local and organic...check these out!

• You are supporting local farmers & growers instead of big agriculture.

• The produce is super fresh... literally picked right from the farm and it goes straight to you! No sitting on shelves or trucks for days where the veggies can lose nutrients.

• It is seasonal! Whatever is fresh, ripe and ready to go is what you will get! This

aligns with nature and supports ultimate wellness • Local, organic and fresh means more nutritious and better flavor!

• Organically grown is produced without chemicals and pesticides, which means healthier soil, leading to veggies and fruit that are more nutrient dense, higher in antioxidants, and better for the environment, too!

• What’s in the box each week is a surprise! This allows you to explore some items you may not have had before! Variety is key to health! Change it up to get a well balanced mix of vitamins and minerals! It’s fun and easy to find new recipes and inspiration based on what’s fresh each week in your delivery.

So, how do you find a CSA in your area? A simple internet search can help, (here is it) or ask around

for recommendations from friends you know who are health-conscious! There are many options in a CSA as far as box size, or ones that include more fruit, veggies, or those specifically meant for juicing! Some farms offer add-ons for local fresh bread, or other specialty items! They are typically local and organic, too! It’s a really great way to support small business!

Are you part of a CSA, or have you been before? Please tell us what you love about eating local and organic, and your experience with local farms in your area! It’s really an incredible way to incorporate more produce and more variety into your daily eating, while supporting organic, sustainable farming practices!

As Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.”

Jenny Geyser, M.Ed. Holistic Wellness Coach | Certified Yoga Instructor, E-RYT 500 | travelfitandwell.com

A DELICIOUS BONUS OF GETTING THE CSA BOX!

A PLEASANT SURPRISE

from the Veneto

Spring Minestrone

8 SERVINGS

With leeks, fennel, sugar snap peas, and English peas, this soup is perfect for ushering in spring.

Ingredients: 1 tsp. coriander seeds

1 fennel, halved lengthwise,

1 tsp. fennel seeds

coarsely chopped

½ tsp. black peppercorns

1 15.5-oz. can cannellini

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

beans, rinsed

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

5 oz. sugar snap peas,

6 scallions, coarsely chopped

thinly sliced on a diagonal

½ serrano chile, thinly

Kosher salt

sliced (optional)

2 cups baby spinach

2 2x1" strips lemon zest

1 cup fresh English peas

2 large leeks, white and

1 Tbsp. white miso

Ve n e t o , I t a l y

Riff 2019 Pinot Grig io

$10

Brilliant straw-yellow color with a green tint. Fine, fruity (apples, peaches), forward varietal aromas. Pronounced, clean, elegant, grapey flavor. Light to medium-bodied with a fresh mouth-watering finish. Dry and crisp Serve as an aperitif or with salads, starters (fish, meat, or vegetables), pates and terrines, fish and shellfish, pasta, risotto, poultry, white meat, and mushrooms.

pale green parts only,

Preparation: Step 1 Coarsely grind coriander seeds, fennel seeds, and peppercorns in spice mill or with mortar and pestle. Cook oil, garlic, and ground spices in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until garlic is softened but not crisp, about 2 minutes. Add scallions, chile (if using), and lemon zest and cook, stirring occasionally, until scallions are softened and almost completely charred, 5–7 minutes.

Step 2 Pour 6 cups cold water into saucepan, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer. Add leeks, fennel bulb and stalks, beans, and sugar snap peas (pan will look crowded but vegetables will shrink as they cook). Reduce heat to medium.

Add a large pinch of salt and simmer, stirring occasionally, until leeks, fennel, and sugar snap peas are fork-tender, about 5 minutes. Add spinach, English peas, and miso and cook, stirring, just until spinach is wilted, about 10 seconds; season with salt.

Step 3 Divide soup among bowls. Top with fennel fronds.

Easter Brunch At the Club April 3rd & 4th - 10am, 12pm and 2pm seatings

Reserve

See Menu

Employee Anniversaries Karen Webb

10 yrs

Executive /

Jeffrey Cowan

3 yrs

Controller

Eric VanderWerff

3 yrs

General Mgr.

Membership Sec.

MARCH 2021

LCCC HOURS OF OPERATION

patio bar

Monday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tues-Sun: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

golf shop

Monday: 12:00 - Dusk Tuesday – Friday: 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM Sat, Sun & Holidays: 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM Practice range hours as posted Golf courses closes at dusk

golf course

pool fitness center

Monday: 2:00 PM - Dusk Tuesday - Friday: 7:45 AM Sat/Sun: 6:45 AM Open: 6:00 AM – Dusk, 7 days a week Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat/Sun 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT vice president

Robert Lowes Glenn Carter

secretary

Melissa Gough

treasurer

Rodney Brown

directors

Annetta Patrick

STAFF

(ALL AREA CODES ARE 805)

GENERAL MANAGER ASSISTANT SECRETARY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & MEMBERSHIP CONTROLLER

Wendi Hunter Greg Moss Russell Werner Robert (Bo) Willis board advisor

Jay Smith

COMMITTEE CHAIRS finance membership

Rod Brown Wendi Hunter

house

Tom Carey

green

Greg Moss

golf pool|fitness|tennis long range planning

Bo Willis

tournament chair handicap chair

Tom Carey

Jeff Cowan 563-1614 controller@lacumbrecc.org Brooke Atkins communications@lacumbrecc.org Elizabeth Stuart 563-1612 membersAR@lacumbrecc.org

Ben Owen, Assistant golfshop@lacumbrecc.org

FIRST ASSIST. GOLF PRO

Scott Johnson PGA 618-9981 sjohnson@lacumbrecc.org

DIR. OF INSTRUCTION

Wayne Mills 563-1615 wmills@lacumbrecc.org

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Felix Zaragoza

ASSIST. SUPERINTENDENT

HUMAN RESOURCES

Lanita Pattenaude 563-1616 hr@lacumbrecc.org

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER

Casey Earle 563-1622 fbmanager@lacumbrecc.org

AQUATIC DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Eric Widmer, CEC 563-1618 ewidmer@lacumbrecc.org

DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & FITNESS

FACILITIES MANAGER

PATIO BAR & GRILL SUPERVISOR

Doug McAlister 563-1620 facilities@lacumbrecc.org Alex Gil 563-1626 agil@lacumbrecc.org

POOL/FITNESS Bobbi Houghton 705-5338 bobbiteach@aol.com Joel Smith 618-9977 jsmith@lacumbrecc.org

TENNIS tennis professional

John Kinsella, USPTA 682-3143

Elaine Laustsen

tennisshop@lacumbrecc.org

Sue Wilcox Roberta Collier

treasurer

Gaile Haslem

lacumbrecc.org

Karen Webb 563-1610 kwebb@lacumbrecc.org

Evan Colavincenzo, PGA 563-1621 evanc@lacumbrecc.org

HEAD GOLF PRO

Chris Portney

secretary

hospitality

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Annetta Patrick

WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION president

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Eric VanderWerff, CCM 563-1611 gm@lacumbrecc.org

GOLF STAFF (805) 682-3131

assistant tennis pro

Ross Skinner 682-3143 tennisshop@lacumbrecc.org

MJ Baumgartner

4015 Via Laguna Santa Barbara, CA 93110