Club Update

A NOTE FROM ROBERT LAMBERT YOUR CLUB MANAGER

Welcome to September! The weather will hopefully start to cool down so we can continue enjoying all the outdoor activities at The Water’s Edge Country Club. Fall is traditionally considered by many a great time of the year to play golf. Weather conditions are usually ideal this time of the year. The cooler temperatures produce low humidity, changing foliage, and exceptional playing conditions. All golfers should make sure to take advantage of this weather and play as many rounds as possible over the next few months.

Golfers shouldn’t be the only ones to take advantage of this spectacular time of the year. Tennis players and Pickleballers should also come out and enjoy the beautiful Fall weather. We are very excited about the enthusiasm of our Pickleball group. We’ve have had two successful Pickleball socials and l am looking forward to the next one.

Samantha Lester our equestrian manager has also been busy with her horse camps, bingo nights, movie nights, and young equestrian camps! Thank you to Samantha and everyone who has supported her events.

Many of our staff have returned to school and some of our members will be returning home to prepare their kids for the start of the new school year. I would like to thank our staff for their hard work all summer long and throughout the year and to all the members for your continual support and attendance of club events.

A NOTE FROM JEFF SNYDER YOUR GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

“Summer blues” are certainly in full swing for golf course managers. Hazy, hot, and dry. Greens have held up very well with the multiple aerifications we’ve been doing. Keeping the greens “breathing” is crucial during the hot summer. Along with more topdressing, greens have been rolling as good as ever. The majority of the grass we have lost has been Poanna, which in itself is not a bad thing, just very unsightly. We will begin seeding these areas soon. Just waiting for the weather to break a bit for better survival. The course has gotten a little soft as we get later into the season. Multiple factors contribute to this. Without adequate rainfall, turf likes about an inch a week, it’s difficult to get the water deep. I do believe our investments with more wetting agents have helped and we will continue if not enhance these practices. The topdressing we did in late winter has grown over and discussions are being had to do more throughout the season. Our goal is to be the best, and we will continue to strive to get there!!

COURSE REMINDERS

Cool season turf divots can survive when replaced. Please replace them and step down. If only a portion is in tack, replace that and sand the balance. Too many are just being sanded and many aren’t being smoothed with foot. This plays hell on the mowers and can be avoided.

Ball marks should be fixed and one other. If all practiced this, we wouldn’t have any

issues. Please be courteous to your fellow golfers.

Private carts, bikes, skateboards, etc. are not permitted on the course at any time. Please let your guests and children aware of these rules.

Practicing is also not permitted on the course, and we remain closed on Mondays. Some are still venturing out after hours and breaking these rules.

Summer is winding down and we look forward to some relief from the heat. We have had an excellent year with lots of great tournaments. Fall here at Smith Mountain Lake brings lots of great weather and beautiful views with the changing leaves. There are still a lot of great tournaments still on the Schedule. Hope to see you at the club very soon.

Our Men’s Member-Member Tournament will be on October 1st-3rd. On Friday Night will have Stag Night and 18

Holes of Golf on Saturday and Sunday. More details to come.

The Cool Branch Fire and Rescue Benefit Golf Tournament will be held on October 8th. Please come out and help us show our support for this very worthy cause.

CURRIN CUP July 9, 2021

T-1 Lyn Brooks - Gerry Zimmerman

T-1 Mark Hamilton - Jon Newton

T-1 Tony Terry - Wayne Pyrtle

LADIES’ JUNIOR-SENIOR

1st Gross Linda Simpson–Bobbie Callahan 1st Net Ann Patterson – Barbara Beck

COUPLES CHAMPTIONSHIP

1st Cooper Woolson – Kitty Ferguson

2nd Mark Teets – Evelyn Vaden

CURRIN CUP August 6, 2021

T-1 Phil Lucado – John Meldrum

T-1 Javier Siveroni – Chris John

3 Trey Willard – Cutter Harvey BREAKFAST TOURNAMENT

1st Mark Hamilton – John Newton – John

Tirico – Ron Furnier

2nd Vaughn Wilburn Teets – Scott Ingram – Ben Dull – Mark

Please reference the calendar for dates:

Ladies' Clinic starts at 9:00 am

Ladies' Day starts at 8:30

Men's Day starts at 1:00 pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

September October

7 -8th Aerify Greens 1 3rd- Men’s Fall Member-Member 17th Nine and Dine 8th Cool Branch Tounament 24th Currin Cup 15th Men’s Closing Day 23rd-24th Water’s Edge Ryder Cup

A NOTE FROM JOHN GUTHMANN YOUR HEAD TENNIS PROFESSIONAL

Be sure to join us for our US Open mixed doubles strawberries and cream, champagne social on Monday, September 6th at 9 a.m. No partner needed.

Although summer is almost over, the good news is that mixed doubles tennis will continue throughout the fall on MondayWednesday-Friday at 9am.

Depending upon the weather, the soft courts will be playable until the first or second week of December. Contact me at 434-927-5039 for private lessons or racquet restringing.

A NOTE FROM RUTH RICE YOUR MEMBER SERVICES DIRECTOR

Membership has continued to grow over the summer. Please plan to attend Meet Your Neighbor on September 25th to welcome those members.

Some reminders:

Please refer to the rules and regulations regarding proper country club attire. We have had several situations that involved inappropriate attire. Holes, frays, and rips; T-shirts & tank tops; short skirts/shorts are not allowed., Please make reservations for events early. This will allow us to insure proper staffing levels Private carts are not allowed on the cart paths. If you bring your private cart to the club, please make sure that you pay close attention to the vehicles around you so that they aren't damaged by swinging bags. Non-golfers should not be walking on the course. Bicycles and skate boards are not allowed on the cart paths. Course is closed on Mondays; no golf allowed All golfers must register in the pro shop before golfing or using the driving range

The same guest can only visit the club six (6) times per calendar year no matter which member they accompany. Members are encouraged to attend the live auction on October 7th to help support your community fund raiser for Cool Branch Fire & Rescue -

Golfers dinner will be covered under registration cost. All property owners are invited to attend dinner for a $25 donation. Please contact the club to

make your reservations.

Welcome New Members

Katrina Carner William & Deborah Carpenter Ben Davenport & Carrie Abernathy James & Stacy Howell Michael & Julie Krone

Allison & Mike Matthew

Connell & Debbie Ratcliff David & Julie Rouse

Brian & Karen Russell

Donald & Ann Young

COOL BRANCH FIRE AND RESCUE SQUAD

On July 4, members at The Water’s Edge put in a tremendous effort to raise $

36,780 for Cool Branch Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc. McConnell Golf recently pledged to match up to $30,000, bringing the total number of funds raised to $66,780. Thank you to everyone who participated in this worthy cause! Also, mark your calendars for our golf tournament on Friday, October 8 at The Water’s Edge. Proceeds from the tournament will also go to Cool Branch Volunteer Rescue Squad.

COMMUNITY CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 I THE WATER'S EDGE COUNTRY CLUB

Check-in: 11:30am I Lunch at Noon I Start Time: 1:00pm I Group of 4: $1000 Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams and Closest to Pin Prizes on all Par 3’s

LIVE AUCTION WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7

Featuring Heavy Hors d’oeuvres Please make checks payable to: Cool Branch Vol. Rescue Squad Payments may be mailed to: TWE 1825 Water’s Edge Drive I Penhook, VA 24137

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

PLATINUM - $2,500 Recognition as a primary sponsor I Hole Sponsor I One Team Entry One Mulligan and One Red Tee per Player GOLD - $1,500: Hole Sponsor I One Team Entry

SILVER - $500: Hole Sponsor