WP Newsletter Sept/Oct

SEPTEMBER I OCTOBER 2020

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THE COUNTRY CLUB AT THE COUNTRY CLUB AT WAKEFIELD PLANTATION WAKEFIELD PLANTATION

YOUR CLUB SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER HOURS OF OPERATION (Plantation Room, Tavern & Terrace) Lunch Tuesday-Sunday I 11:00am-4:00pm *Reservations not required, 1st come 1st serve Dinner Thursday, Friday & Saturday I 5:00pm-8:00pm *Reservations required for Plantation Dining Room Terrace & Tavern 1st come 1st serve CURBSIDE TO-GO Tuesday & Sunday's I 11:00am-4:00pm Wednesday-Saturday I 11:00am-8:00pm HALFWAY CAFE Tuesday I 9:00am-4:00pm Wednesday-Sunday I 9:00am-5:00pm

THE COUNTRY CLUB AT WAKEFIELD PLANTATION STAFF: Michael Thomas mthomas@ccwakefieldplantation.com Club Manager Matt McConnell matt@mcconnellgolf.com Membership Director Kasey Olive kolive@mcconnellgolf.com Member Services Trey Yoder tyoder@ccwakefieldplantation.com Food & Beverage Director Todd Jackson tjackson@ccwakefieldplantation.com Executive Chef Courtney Tatum catering@ccwakefieldplantation.com Director of Catering & Events

In leiu of our normal beverage cart service on the course we have introduced our New & Improved Halfway Cafe! We will offer Beer, Wine, Spirits & Snacks to enjoy with outdoor seating to relax during play.

Adam McLaughlin amclaughlin@ccwakefieldplantation.com Director of Golf

GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE & PRACTICE FACILITY Golf Shop Hours: Tuesday-Sunday I 7:00am-3:00pm

Natalie Clemens nclemens@ccwakefieldplantation.com Corporate Director of Wellness & Activities

First Tee Time: Tuesday-Friday I 8:00am Saturday-Sunday I 7:30am

Todd Lawrence tlawrence@ccwakefieldplantation.com Director of Maintenance Operations

TENNIS Monday-Thursday I 8:00am-7:00pm Friday-Sunday I 8:00am-4:00pm POOL Monday-Friday I 3:00pm-7:00pm Saturday-Sunday I 10:00am-2:00pm & 3:00pm - 7:00pm Labor Day Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm & 3:00pm-7:00pm *Last day of the 2020 Pool Season is Sunday, September 27th WAKEFIELD PLANTATION PHONE NUMBERS Main Number I 919-488-5100 Golf Shop I 919-488-5200 Tennis Shop I 919-488-1930 Fitness/Pool I 919-348-4385 Membership Sales I 919-488-5205 Catering I 919-488-5211 Dining Reservations I 919-488-5100 ext. 7031 Member Accounting I 919-488-5100 ext. 7011 Member Activities I 919-488-5100 ext. 7015

Kyle Thortsen kthortsen@ccwakefieldplantation.com Corporate Director of Tennis

IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...…………….…………...……….…...…..………....2 Club News .....…………...…...….……….….......…...……..3 Membership....………….……..………….…..…...……….….4 WP Buzz..……….…..……..….......…….….......…..............5 Dining ..…....……..….……....……...……….........……......6-7 Kid & Family Events...……...………...…..….…..…8-10 Group Fitness.....................………...…..………….......11 Tennis...……...………....…...………...……...…..….….........12 Tee Time...….….......................……......…......……......13 McConnell News.................……....…..........….......14 Calendar...............................…….......….......…........15

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CLUB NEWS On August 9, I was sitting in my living room when the whole house started shaking from an Earthquake. Ironically enough, early in that week I was in a house at the beach that was shaking all night from winds from Tropical Storm Isaias. The day before the Earthquake, we took our daughter on a college campus tour of a school that she is interested in attending next Fall. Wow as reality set in! The day before that, we canceled the Ladies, the Men’s and the Senior Men’s Member Guests for the first time ever due to covid-19. I thought what a strange week it has been. While our houses and our world around us might be shaking, I truly believe everything is going to be alright. I look around and marvel at our adjustments and creativity needed to deal with all that is going on around us. No more Wednesday Night Buffets but Fried Chicken Night is pretty special every other Wednesday Night. The pool will now be open two weeks longer through September 27. No more tournament shotgun starts but tee times in my opinion make a better golf experience for tournaments. With more time on their hands, a group of members have started a Pickleball phenomenon.

I never thought a virtual wine tasting would work but it was a lot of fun. Tons more families playing golf and tennis together just to get outside. It goes without saying, we look forward to being back to normal one day but for now we shall continue to adapt and adjust to whatever is thrown our way.

We greatly appreciate your flexibility and your support of the club.

Be well, be safe and thank you!

Michael Thomas, Club Manager

SUMMER MEMORIES 2020

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MEMBERSHIP Dear Members, It is hard to believe Summer has already passed and the Fall season is upon us. We are excited to extend your pool season a little longer this year through September 27th. We hope you continue to join us at the pool which has been a haven during this pandemic.

As many of you know, Raleigh Country Club’s course renovation is expected to be open by October 1st. Hopefully this date comes sooner so their members stop taking up our tee times! Joking aside, I encourage you to take advantage of your membership and go play there at least once this Fall. The property is very impressive as golf course designer Kyle Franz did a remarkable job.

Thank you for your support and please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can assist with. If you have a friend, neighbor, or colleague interested in joining The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation please let me know.

Until then please welcome our newest members!

Chris & Melody DeRienzo with children Reese, Ellie and John Hoss & Lindsey Esmaeili with children Carson and Cameron David & Nicole James with children Emma and Ruby John & Elizabeth Leonard with child Madelyn Rachael & Jon Lundin with children Lily and Patrick Alan Mooring with children Ainsley, Mason and Amelia Michael Steigerwald Mitchell Wolborsky

Luke & Donna Ecton with children Thomas and Garrett Nitin & Mousami Gupta with children Jai, Nikki, and Suri Daniel & Linda Leary Clifford & Julia Lowe with children Sam, Cate and Caroline Russell & Julia Moore with children Charlotte and Sybil Jack & Katie Page with children Atticus and Finn Daniel & Bethany White with children Harper and Kennedy

Matt McConnell, Membership Director

FALL FERTILIZATION Why fertilize fairways and roughs when the bermudagrass is starting to go dormant? This late fertilization is done for a couple of reasons: in September, as we get some cool nights and the days get shorter, the top portion of the bermudagrass plant slows down its growth. The roots, however, are still growing as long as soil temperatures are above fifty degrees. This is when we make our fall fertilizer application; so we don't get any top growth and all of the nutrients absorbed can be stored in the plant. The nutrients then help build a stronger root system and any unused nutrients are stored over the winter. When ground temperatures fall below fifty degrees, root growth stops. The nutrients that were stored will then be used in the spring when the plant begins to green up. With a stronger healthier root system, the plant has a better chance of surviving long periods of freezing temperatures without damage. Then, as spring arrives, and the plant begins to green up, the nutrients in reserve will be used for plant growth before soil temperatures are warm enough for root growth. Then, as temperatures get hot, and the bermudagrass is growing, we fertilize again to push growth for the summer.

Todd Lawrence, Golf Course Superintendent

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WP buzz Look who’s talking about our club! Please enjoy a few of our favorite social media mentions below – and keep sharing your experiences by tagging Country Club at Wakefield Plantation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.

firstteetriangle Another great Kid-Am Tournament in the books! Thank you to our First Tee of the Triangle Young Professionals and The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation for hosting this event for us. We all had a lot of fun and can’t wait to do it again next year!

Jtourgolferguy Hole in one yesterday! With my boys @j_lanter @dansanderoff & @RaleighMc @TaylorMadeGolf ball on hole #7 @CCatWakefield Shout out to my sponsors @MillerLite

jteenabee29 We are all going to miss this lovely special dear friend! Good luck on your new adventures! robhukill Golf Camp, let’s do this..

CCWakefieldPlantation @CCatWakefield @CCWakefieldPlantation

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DINING EVENTS & INFORMATION It has been a wild year and I am personally glad to have hopeful anticipation of my favorite time of the year to be in North Carolina: Fall. That’s right, the time is coming for peaceful weather, the sounds of leaves under your feet, and autumn food/drinks! I would agree with those who say with the season of some of the best weather around, comes some of the best food, beer,and wine! Your Wakefield F&B team is here to bring you all of the favorites as well as explore new tastes with you! Whether you can join us at the club to dine and enjoy the beautiful views from our Terrace, or want to enjoy the culinary specials of the club from the comfort of your home, we look forward to continue serving you and your families in a way that can always warm the soul; enjoying a fantastic meal.

Trey Yoder, Food & Beverage Director

WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT We miss seeing everyone with their families joining us for Family Buffet Night on Wednesdays, but we still want to be a part of bringing your family together for a delicious meal! Now you can have the convenience and staple of Wakefield Wednesday night dinners, and enjoy them with everyone at your own dinner table! Exclusively for Wednesday nights we will offer our TO GO Family Package with meal themes and styles which will change and rotate each week. We do all kinds of delicious favorites including ribs, fajitas, pulled pork, and Chef Todd’s famous Southern Fried Chicken! Look for your email from us each Wednesday morning to let you know what offerings we have for that day, and order quickly because they are high demand with limited capacity. If for some reason you miss out on the meal for that week, take a look at our a la carte Curbside menu and we can put together a meal for you and your family there as well! Don’t forget mom and dad, you can also order a bottle of wine or two to take home with you!

Check out the McConnell Golf App as we now have mobile ordering available to you for ordering curbside! The curbside menu is right at your fingertips, making it easier than ever for you to order and pick up dinner!

Our Curbside / Mobile ordering pick-up table is located just inside the Oak Room double doors. Just pull through the roundabout under the portico (Golf Shop side) and you will see the pick-up station. Look for your name, grab your food and you are on your way!

LIVE MUSIC ON THE TERRACE Dining on the Wakefield Terrace is one of the best spots in the area for a weekend dinner. The view is incredible, delicious food in the beautiful NC weather, and we are excited to bring you live music to tie it all together! September and October will feature Live Music on the Terrace during our weekend dinner hours. Have the enjoyment of a night out with the family and friends right here at your home club! Look for the email updates on upcoming Live Music schedule and make your reservations!

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September Cookie of the Month: “Pecan-Chocolate Chip Delights” James R. Patterson III – Sedgefield Country Club

Ingredients: 1 Cup Unsalted Butter, softened 1 Cup Granulated Sugar 1 Cup Brown Sugar, packed 1 Cup Vegetable Oil 1 Large Egg 1 TSP Baking Soda 1 TSP Salt 1 TSP Vanilla 1 ¼ Cups Quick Cooking Oats 3 ½ Cups All-Purpose Flour 1 ¼ Cups Lightly Crushed Cornflakes ¾ Cup Chopped Pecans ¾ Cup of Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Directions: Note: this dough requires chilling.

Cream butter and sugars in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream until light and fluffy. You can also use a hand mixer. Add oil and stir until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, mix until smooth, then stir in the salt and baking soda. Mix in oats and flour until just mixed. Stir in chocolate chips, pecans and cornflakes. Scoop 2 tablespoon balls of cookie dough onto a cookie sheet covered in wax or parchment paper. No need to spread the balls out, you’re just going to chill them. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least one hour. (If you chill longer than 4 hours you may need to let them warm up a few minutes on the counter before baking.)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silpat baking mats. Place cookies 2” apart on prepared cookie sheets. Lightly press down with the palm of your hand. Bake for 911 minutes or until the bottoms just start to turn golden brown.

Cool at least 5 minutes on cookie sheet before removing to rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

*Due to covid-19 and time of print the events are subject to change, watch your weekly club communications for the latest and most updated information.

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DINING EVENTS & INFORMATION What a fun and HOT summer we had here at Wakefield Plantation! Natalie kept the fun going down at the pool even longer this year so everyone could still enjoy themselves just a little longer before fall begins to creep up as it does each year. In light of all the challenges that we as a whole have faced since early March, we cannot thank you all enough for all the strong and continued support that each and every one of you have shown us here at Wakefield Plantation.

Without our loyal members, we are nothing, and it’s been my pleasure taking this crazy ride with you all during the uncertain times we’ve faced.

With this year being our 20th anniversary as a club, we truly sought out to make all of our members feel appreciated for being a part of this family!

Myself and all of our team have come up with some great events for this fall! We’ve decided to do our annual member guest tournaments a little differently this year and combine them all to host a 20th Anniversary Invitational Tournament for everyone to enjoy with competitive golf of course and lots of fun and entertainment! We’ve also got our ever popular fall events to look forward to as well like the Chili Cook Off, our 2nd annual fall festival, and of course our BBQ, Bushels and Bourbon event.

I don’t know about you all, but I’m ready for the crisp fall weather this year! I’m looking forward to helping you all with any and all of your catering and event needs!

Courtney Tatum, Director of Catering & Events

BBQ, BUSHELS & BOURBON Saturday, September 26th I 6:30pm Ages: Adults I Location: Middle & Lower Terrace Fee: TBD Join us this year for our always popular BBQ, Bushels and Bourbon event here at Wakefield. Chef Todd will fire up the smoker to feature some of his amazing BBQ, Brisket and more. He'll also be bringing in some of the best oysters he can find to prepare in the most mouthwatering ways that you can imagine. We will feature a bartender's choice of the best samplings of Bourbons from all around. Come and enjoy Bluegrass music, delicious food and tasty drinks! Signups and cost will be available soon on the Wakefield website.

*Due to covid-19 and time of print the events are subject to change, watch your weekly club communications for the latest and most updated information.

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October Cookie of the Month: “Gluten-Free Cornmeal Thumbprint Cookies” Michael Monahan – Grande Dunes

A startling number of people these days are reporting gluten sensitivities, and gluten-free baking has become a “subset” of baking. I love the flavor and texture of these tender gluten-free cornmeal-based cookies, and the way the raspberry flavor complements the corn.

Yield: 3 dozen “Bite sized” cookies Ingredients: 1 ½ Cups All-Purpose Gluten-Free Rice Flour 1 Cup Yellow Cornmeal 1 TSP Baking Powder ½ TSP Table Salt 1 ¾ sticks Unsalted Butter, softened, plus more for pans ¾ Cup Firmly Packed Light-Brown Sugar 2 Large Eggs 1 TSP Vanilla Extract ½ Cup Seedless Raspberry Preserves (or jelly of your choice) Directions: Preheat your oven to 350° and set 2 racks to the middle positions, with space in between. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper (or grease lightly with butter) In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the rice flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Using a standing or handheld mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat. Add the dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Portion the dough into 1inch balls, and arrange them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.

Press each with your thumb; then fill each depression with a teaspoon of raspberry jam. Bake until just barely golden brown on the bottom, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through.

DRINK SPECIALS SEPTEMBER: Beer: French Broad Kolsch Wine: French Pinot Noir Rose Cocktail: Pineapple Express Gin & Tonic OCTOBER: Beer: Oktoberfest Draft Wine: Farmhouse Red Blend Cocktail: Smoretini

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KID & FAMILY EVENTS Summer has flown by this year! I feel like we were just getting ready to celebrate Memorial Day! Although it has been a very different summer we do appreciate everyone's patience and understanding with events, pool reservations and all other polices that we have had to implement this summer. We are excited to be extending the pool season in addition to adding more outdoor fitness classes in the coming months. We will continue to add events as

SUPER SLIP N' SLIDE SUNDAY Sunday, September 13th I 1:00-1:30pm I 3:30-4:00pm Ages: Everyone I Location: Pool Fee: Complimentary Join us for a Sunday Funday favorite! We are going to start off with a regular slip n' slide and move into adding some shaving cream and may top it off at the end with some chocolate! So make sure to wear an old suit and bring some goggles for this crazy slip n' slide Sunday! Please RSVP by Thursday, Setpember 10th.

we can in addition to kid night out programs, Sunday Funday's and holiday functions. As always if you need anything please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Stay safe and healthy and we look forward to seeing you out and about around the club!

Natalie Clemens, Corporate Director of Wellness & Activities

LABOR DAY POOL PARTY Monday, September 7th Ages: Everyone I Location: Pool Fee: free for the party *Buffet or any F&B will be an additional charge

*Buffet times will be 12-2pm and 4-6pm

Labor Day will be similar to all of our other holiday parties this summer!

We will be offering two buffet time slots and the DJ will be playing for a bit in each one. Pool reservations will be required for this day and we hope to enjoy a great day poolside with everyone!

LIVE MUSIC POOLSIDE Saturday, September 12th I 7:30pm-9:30pm Ages: Everyone I Location: Pool Fee: Complimentary *Food & Beverage by Member Charge

Laurennicole, a local Raleigh-based pop/rock act that has been performing for over 10 years in the local scene. The band released their first EP entitled "Kalaudioscope" in 2018 which was recorded with Dick Hodgin at Osceola Studios. The band received viral attraction with their music video for "Haunting You" and later that year took home the Carolina Music Award for Best Rock Video for "Have Another". We look forward to having Laurenicole at WP and we hope you enjoy her music! Reservations are required.

*Due to COVID-19 and time of print, events are subject to change.

Watch your weekly club communications for the latest and most updated information.

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POOL PARTIES It is not too early to get your summer party on the calendar! Let the activities team at Wakefield do all the work! How about a pool party, or a party customized just for you? You let us know what you have in mind and we will make it a party to remember!

DELUXE PARTY PACKAGE $18 per child (up to 20 kids) I Food for the kids I Two-hour use of the facility I Two trained staff members I Activities and programming for customized party I $75 service charge (Covers set up/tear down of event) BASIC PARTY PACKAGE $100 Food & Beverage Minimum I 2-3 hours of pool time during operating hours I $5 guest fee for every non-member I $75 service charge *If you would like to book a party or if you have any questions please contact Natalie. *There is a limit for parties right now due to pool capacity

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KID & FAMILY EVENTS

SATURDAY SPORTS KIDS NIGHT OUT Saturday, September 26th I 5:30pm-9:30pm Ages: 6-11 I Location: Game & Media Room Fee: $25 per child (includes dinner & snack)

While your parents enjoy Bourbon night at the club, let the kids compete in an evening all revolving around sports! We will experiment with popular US sports along with some new ones such as cricket, flag rugby and much more! This will be a great night of fun, friendly competition and a perfect way to spend a Saturday night! Reservations are limited and required so please make sure to register by Tuesday, September 22nd.

SUNDAY FUNDAY ~ TIE DYE Sunday, September 27th I 1:00-1:30pm I 3:30pm-4:00pm Ages: Everyone I Location: Front Lawn Fee: $8 per person (please bring a shirt to dye)

It is the last day of the pool season and what better way to celebrate 2020 then by making a shirt that you create! All you have to do is bring a shirt, socks or whatever you want to tie dye and we will provide the rest! After your hard work is complete we will enjoy a refreshing popsicle ! Reservations are required. Please make sure to sign up by Wednesday, September 24th.

PUP PLAY DATE Sunday, October 4th I 2:00pm-3:30pm Ages: Everyone I Location: Pool Fee: One donation to put in the box

Bring your friendly dog and let them enjoy a day at the Wakefield pool!

The pups will have a chance to jump in the pool, play with the other pups or snack on a tasty treat! This year the entry fee is to bring one item to donate to help out the wonderful organization Saving Grace. Items that they need are things such as dog food (canned or dry), fleece and wool blankets and peanut butter to name a few! This is one of the best events of the year, so don’t miss out and RSVP your canine by Friday, October 2nd.

THANK YOU WAKEFIELD! Thank you to all of you who participated in our August blood drive. They saw a total of 64 people, collected 50 units which means we saved 150 lives!!

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*Please note that if you get in the pool it is swim at your own risk and the pool is not 100% cleaned once the pups get in. We also ask that you keep an eye on your dogs and please only bring dogs that are friendly and enjoy being around other pups and people.

*Due to COVID-19 and time of print, events are subject to change. Watch your weekly club communications for the latest and most updated information.

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KID & FAMILY EVENTS

SCIENCE ALLIANCE KIDS NIGHT OUT Saturday, October 17th I 5:30pm-9:30pm Ages: 6-11 I Location: Game & Media Room Fee: $25 per child (Includes dinner & snack)

Join the activities team for a night of science experiements! We will be making our very own volcanoes, making our own glow sticks and even going on a scavenger hunt in hopes of finding enough supplies to build a floating boat! Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 13th.

FOOD TRUCK & HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT Friday, October 30th I 5:30pm-10:30pm Ages: Everyone I Location: Clubhouse parking lot Fee: Event Complimentary *Food truck purchases and drinks by cash or charge

We are trying something new this Halloween season! Join the team at Wakefield as we host a family friendly event for all to enjoy! We will have a variety of food trucks available ,followed by a costume contest and a movie on the inflatable screen to end the evening. We will be sending more information at a later date regarding the details of the contest, movie and the food trucks we will have but save the date and get a ready for a memorable evening at the club!

LADIES WINE & DESIGN ON THE TERRACE Thursday, October 6th I 6:30pm Ages: Adults only I Location: Outside terrace at the clubhouse Fee: $40 per person I Max: 12 people

We are bringing back Wine & Design from Wake Forest for an evening on the back terrace as you design another amazing canvas picture! I will be sending some options on what we will paint in the weekly happenings and the most voted picture will be the winner.

All reservations will need to be in a week in advance and we do have limited capacity for this event so make sure to sign up by Tuesday, September 29th. This will be a fun, creative evening with your fellow friends at Wakefield! *Due to COVID-19 and time of print, events are subject to change. Watch your weekly club communications for the latest and most updated information.

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GROUP FITNESS CLASSES GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

We are excited to be able to offer outdoor group fitness classes for the time being. We hope the gyms will open back up in phase three so keep an eye out for more information regarding our fitness facility coming soon! As of now we are able to offer outdoor classes. All classes will be held on the pool deck or in the pool. Shade is limited and after the class is over we do ask that you please leave the pool deck.

Aqua Bootcamp with Heather Days/Time: Tuesday 9:00am-9:45am

This is a class for anyone but it is also particualry good if you are working around injuries. Resistance provided by water is a great way to build muscle tone without impact to the joints. This 45 minute class includes cardio, and weight training. Heather will show modifications for all levels. Be ready to do a little swimming as well! *Please bring your own noodle Hatha Yoga with Heather Days/Time: Tuesday 10am-10:45am

A class for all levels with modifications and guidance offered for the breath and physical movement. Hatha yoga was developed in the 15th century and brought to America in the 1920's. This 40 min class will help to relieve stress, support healthy habits and emotional health, help with back and arthritis pain, and promote overall well-being and growth. Bring a mat and be ready to settle in to your space where you can hold yourself kindly. *Please bring your own Yoga mat and water bottle

Aqua Beat & Pulse with Jose Days/Times: Thursday & Friday 9:00am-9:45am This class combines cardio and conditioning work in the water while moving to the rhythm of music. This class will have movements with and without aqua equipment. Perfect for all fitness levels.

Inclusive Yoga with Greg Days/Times: Saturday 9:00am-9:55am

Let's get together and enjoy a morning yoga session outdoors. This class will be a way of awakening your mind, breath and body. Allowing your mind to focus, your body to stretch, and your breath to flow.

Stretch, flex, and strengthen gently. All levels are encouraged to attend.

This session is comprised of sequencing simplisitic poses that allow members to enjoy some much needed time on their yoga mat. *Come prepared: Water, mat, sunscreen (careful with hand and feet application). Shade is limited. *Mats will not be provided.

JEREMY DIETER ~ PERSONAL TRAINER I am a life long athlete. I have been able to play soccer at very competitive levels all the through high school. It was in high school that I developed a love for weightlifting. I currently am bodybuilding and plan on competing in many competitions in the future. My first competition was unfortunately canceled due to covid so I have not had the opportunity to compete yet. I have trained individuals and small classes. I am a certified personal trainer through ISSA and am currently working to become a certified nutritionist with a specialty in body building. I have had the privilege of working kids camps for the past four years and I would love to teach them health and fitness as well.

ATHLETIC TRAINING AND CONDITIONING This will be an intro/intermediate athletic training and conditioning class that teaches skills that will be able to be covered over into any sport. There will be aspects of strength training as well but with a focus on athletic training and conditioning. I will be able to adjust workouts based on each kids individual needs. Anyone is welcome regardless of prior knowledge or athletic ability.

We will be offering a six week class starting on September 14thOctober 19th. We do have a max of 9 kids per class so please make sure you sign up with Natalie by September 10th to reserve your spot.

There will be time slots for two different age groups so please make sure to let Natalie know what spot you are signing up for.

Classes will be held outside (weather permitting) on Monday & Wednesday. If classes are cancelled due to weather we will try and reschedule them at the end.

Ages 8-11: 4:00- 4:45pm Ages 12 & up: 5:15- 6:00pm *Please make sure to bring your own water bottle and towel Pricing: $300 for six weeks *This is a set price for twice a week for six weeks. There will not be a prorated price for missed practices.

COVID-19 NOTICE: The danger of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 exists. By entering the pool, you take responsibity for your own protection. Do not enter the pool if you, your children or your guests, as applicable, have any symptoms of illness. Please practice physical distancing of at least 6ft between you and other swimmers or service staff members. If physical distancing is not possible, you must wear a mask.

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TENNIS TIME We are very excited for a break in the heat as we move into the fall months. Like everything else in the world around us, this fall will not be what we are accustomed to. At the current time it is looking as though our local league USTA seasons will be put on hold. While we know this will be a huge disappointment to our players we are prepared to offer a full array of clinics, in house leagues as well as tournaments for our members to take part in.

During the month of September we will have two league offerings for our members to participate in. The first league offering will be for the ladies on Wednesday mornings. Matches will be scheduled by the pro shop each week with play taking place at 9:30am. This is a great opportunity for players to keep their games sharp in a fun stress free environment. To cap off the season all of the players will be invited to attend a league lunch that will take place at the tennis center.

The second league offering in September will be our first ever Pickle Ball league. Pickle Ball has really taken off here at Wakefield Plantation under the direction of our PB guru Andrew Hodges and we are excited to see how this first seasons plays out. The Pickle Ball league will be played in two Divisions, a Ladies Division and a Men’s Division. Match times will be flexible allowing for both morning and evening play. At the end of the season we will get all of our players together for a player’s party and to crown our champions. For more information on the Pickle Ball league or our ladies morning tennis league please call the tennis pro shop 919-488-1930.

The fun will continue into October as the tournaments begin! Please be sure to sign up for our Ladies Club Championship as well as our Men’s Club Championship. Both Championships will be played over several weeks with the finals taking place on a Friday evening in October at the player’s party (TBD). Also being played in October will be the USTA L-5 junior tournament. This tournament is a great opportunity for our players to get out and compete against the local competition. To prepare your kids for this tournament make sure that they are active in our weekly clinics.

For any questions please do not hesitate to give us a call in the pro shop 919-488-1930.

While this may not be the fall that we are used to, our staff is committed to keeping our members safe and active on the tennis courts. We hope that you enjoy these offerings and we look forward to seeing everyone on the courts!

Kyle Thortsen, Corporate Director of Tennis

Wakefield Tennis Fall Clinic Schedule Adults Tuesday 6pm-7pm: Adult Drills & Games Thursday 6:30pm-7:30pm: Fit to Hit Friday 10:30am-11:30am: Adult Beginner Clinic Saturday 8:30am-10am Pickle Ball Saturday 10am- 11am Fit to Hit Juniors High Performance (Tournament Players): Mon,Tues & Thurs 4:30pm-6:30pm Jr. High Performance: Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm JTT: Monday and Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm 10 & Under: Tuesday and Thursday 4:30pm-5:30pm Tennis Tots: Tuesday and Thursday 4pm-4:30pm Mini Tennis Tots: Tuesday 11am-11:30am

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TEE IT UP We can all look forward to the cooler fall weather as the dog days of summer are behind us. The fall season is my favorite time of the year to play golf.

During the next couple months the greens will become faster and the golf course will be in the best shape of the year. Covid-19 has certainly provided challenges for us all and the golf staff appreciates the continued support. Hopefully we have flattened the curve and will get back to some normalcy in the near future.

In the past few months we have hosted some successful tournaments for our membership. The Red, White and Blue Tournament and Member-Member Tournament provided some friendly competition for the membership during the month of July. Although we had to make some changes to formats and social aspects of the tournaments, the overall feedback from those who participated was positive.

Unfortunately, we had to make the difficult decision to cancel the Bob Bidwell Senior Member-Guest, Ladies Azalea Member-Guest, and Tuscarora MemberGuest all of which were scheduled in September and October. Taking into consideration the current phase two mandates for social gatherings, risk for our membership and employees with guest traveling from various areas of the country, and the inability to conduct quality events that showcase our club the Wakefield team decided to cancel these events. The tournaments will be back on the schedule for 2021 and will be better than ever!

Please make note of the adjustments to the tournament schedule for the upcoming months.The Ladies Challenge Cup has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 19th. We will host all of the Club Championships (Men, Senior Men, Ladies, & Junior) on the weekend of October 17th and 18th. The club is excited to host the Wakefield Plantation 20th Anniversary Golf Tournament on October 3rd and 4th. The 20th Anniversary Golf Tournament will be an excellent way for the members to celebrate this terrific milestone for our club.

The golf staff and I are looking forward to a great fall season. As always, if I can assist you in anyway, please don’t hesitate to reach out; my door is always open!

Adam McLaughlin, PGA, Director of Golf

FRIENDLY REMINDERS Over the past few months we have noticed several dress code infractions. Below is the Dress Code for members and guests when using the golf course and practice facilities.

Please make sure that you adhere to these policies when practicing and playing at Wakefield Plantation and other McConnell Golf Properties.

Dress Code: Proper attire on our golf courses, practice range and all practice greens is expected to conform in style to that which is sold in the Golf Shop. Proper attire includes collared golf shirts (ladies must have a collar or sleeves), sweaters, Golf Shop-style pullovers, jackets, slacks, golf shorts which are similar in style to walking and/or Bermuda shorts of an appropriate and tasteful length and suitable golf foot wear. All golf shoes shall have metal spike alternatives. Clothing items NOT PERMITTED are tee shirts, undershirts, athletic/sweat shirts, sweat suits, cutoffs, running shorts, short shorts, tennis attire, swimming attire, halter tops, fishnet tops, tank tops and jean or denim material of any color. Hats worn on Club premises must be worn bill forward.

The membership as a whole has done an excellent job following the cart rules on a daily basis.

Unfortunately, we still have a small percentage of the membership who are not adhering to the cart rules. Please use this as a friendly reminder to everyone, adhere to the cart rules. We should adhere to the rules daily, especially on days when Todd allows us to use the 90 degree rule.

This will ensure that the golf course conditions remain at the high standard that we pride ourselves on.

Cart Rules for The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation

1. Carts must remain on the path when the cart rule is Cart Path Only 2. Carts may leave the path when the fairway begins and must return to the path at the cart exit signs in the middle of each fairway.

3. Carts must not be within 30 yards of a green complex and must remain on the path around all tee boxes.

4. Carts must remain on the path on Par 3’s at all times.

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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS JIM HERMAN WINS THIRD TITLE AT WYNDHAM; MOVES FROM 192ND TO 54TH IN FEDEXCUP POINTS

Herman had two birdies and an eagle — from 59 feet — on his first five holes to catch up to Kim. Then, trailing Horschel by a stroke, Herman stuck his approach to No. 17 to just over 3 feet for a birdie. to reach 21 under. He gained the lead when Horschel missed a 12-footer for par on 16.

Jim Herman rallied to win the Wyndham Championship on Sunday for his third PGA TOUR title and a spot in the FedExCup Playoffs, shooting a 7under 63 for a one-stroke victory over Billy Horshel.

Herman overcame a four-stroke deficit in the final round at Sedgefield Country Club. He overtook Horschel with a birdie on the 71st hole.

The 42-year-old Herman finished at 21-under 259.

Horschel closed with a 65. He had a final chance to tie on the 72nd hole, but his 8-foot birdie putt slid left of the cup.

Herman got into the FedExCup Playoffs, jumping from 192nd to 54th in the race for the 125 spots. He hoisted a trophy for the second straight season and third time since 2017.

Si Woo Kim, the third-round leader, had a 70 to tie for third at 18 under with Kevin Kisner (64), Webb Simpson (65) and Doc Redman (68).

It was quite a week for Herman, who had three birdies over his final four holes Friday simply to make the cut. He followed that up with a careerlow 61 on Saturday to get into striking distance before taking the victory.

Horschel looked as if he was the one to rally as he moved from three behind Kim to the lead with a birdie-eagle- birdie run on the front nine while Kim struggled with a double bogey and a bogey over his first eight holes.

Kim was a birdie machine with 21 birdies and a hole in one the first three rounds. But he stumbled out of the gate and a pair of bad drives cost him his first win since THE PLAYERS Championship in 2017.

He drove right into a hazzard of thick grass and, despite six people searching, could not find his shot. Kim made double bogey to fall from the top.

Two holes later, Kim would up near a cart path bridge for a bogey to fall four shots off the lead.

FOOTPRINTS ON THE GREEN PROGRAM As the host for many charities and donors to numerous others, McConnell Golf is excited to contribute and engage through our community engagement program Footprints on the Green.

Through a strong and supportive effort made by our collective membership and staff, we strive to become a driving force in the local community where our clubs reside. Aware of the challenges our society and environment face daily, we have aligned ourselves with a variety of organizations and various methods of giving back. This program is designed with all age groups in mind so that it will be a learning tool for our youth, a team building activity for our staff, and a friendship building platform to strengthen our connection with our membership.

Recently, the Country Club of Asheville raised over $2,800 for United Way School Supply Drive. Providence Country Club is also taking part in supporting our local schools with a supply drive sponsored by Classroom Central. Way to go team and thank you to all who contributed!

For more information about Footprints on the Green, please visit www.mcconnellgolf.com/footprints-green.

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SEPTEMBER 2020 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesdy

Aqua Bootcamp Hatha Yoga

Labor Day

Friday

Aquat Beat & Pulse

Labor Day Aqua Bootcamp Hatha Yoga

Aqua Bootcamp Hatha Yoga

Sunday Funay

Thursday

Aqua Bootcamp Hatha Yoga

Saturday

Inclusive Yoga with Greg

Aquat Beat & Pulse

Live Music Inclusive Yoga with Greg

Aquat Beat & Pulse

Inclusive Yoga with Greg

Bourbon Night Kids Night Out Inclusive Yoga with Greg

Aquat Beat & Pulse

Aqua Bootcamp Hatha Yoga

Last Day of Pool season Tie Dye Sunday

OCTOBER 2020 Sunday

Pup Play Date

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesdy

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Ladies Wine & Design

kids Night Out

Food Truck & Movie Night

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The CC at WakeďŹ eld Plantation 2201 Wakefield Plantation Drive Raleigh, NC 27614