Greetings, Fellow Members:
For starters, it’s hard not to notice that the fitness center and the fitness class training rooms leveled up this summer. New flooring and new equipment were installed, and the facilities look fresh and fabulous. It was a long overdue replacement cycle for us, and we hope it exceeded your expectations of what our fitness center could become. Additionally, more fitness classes will be offered this season, leveraging the increased capacity our new, upstairs fitness studios contribute to the club.
Not as glamorous as the fitness center upgrades, but critically important none-the-less, was the replacement of our golf course irrigation pumps in July. The feedback from Kenton and his team is that the new system’s effectiveness is substantial and will generate consequential long-term benefits for current and future course conditions. We are experiencing considerable improvements in sprinkler coverage and water pressure that we severely lacked from our old, end-of-lifecycle system. The new state-of-the-art system is built to last, putting to rest for years, if not decades, the outages and pressure problems that troubled us greatly.
The transformation of our poolside fitness studio into the new Firebirds’ Room was also completed. Going forward, this room will serve as the headquarters and staging area of our recently instituted Firebirds Youth Program. Additionally, we welcomed Devin Derr to the team in July. Devin will serve as the club’s Youth Activities Coordinator and comes to us after nearly six years of relevant experience as a Youth Host with Disney Cruise Line. Similarly, our Kids Care facility upgrade project was completed this summer and is ready to serve our families’ childcare needs while utilizing our club.
PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB RONALD J. CASTRO JR. PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB PRESIDENT RJC9999@ME.COM
Welcome back to the Valley and your club! While you were out of town, we’ve been working on several projects to increase the Club’s value proposition to our members. Some of our projects were borne out of necessity, while others were fostered from your survey and focus group feedback. Thank you to everyone who played a role in the completion of our summer projects and to all of you involved in the long-term planning for our upcoming projects.
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There is more work to be done and your feedback on prospective ideas will be important to our process. Invitations to focus groups will be forthcoming. But in the meantime, please remember that the committee has its own email address for you to provide feedback regarding anything about our club, not just future projects. Please email mec@phoenixcountryclub.com with your suggestions on ways to increase the value of our membership experience. Additionally, some other things to look forward to this season include: (i) new golf carts with GPS and geofencing capabilities, (ii) the introduction of Wednesday night dining, the debut of our Saturday Night Live dining series, and a new dining menu, (iii) an upgraded social event calendar with all the season’s events scheduled out until next summer, and (iv) the return of the Schwab Cup tournament in November. Enjoy all the amenities and events that the club has to offer this season.
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The upgrade momentum will extend into the new season. Our Membership Experience Committee is exploring and imagining new opportunities to level up our club’s curb appeal while also addressing safety & security needs for membership and staff alike. The committee is also working on ideas to increase the appeal and functionality of the clubhouse’s dining areas for our current and future needs.
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Lastly, I’d like to leave you with a final thought. Over a long period of time, it’s easy to become immune to the defects and deferred maintenance of our own homes, until the day our reproachful in-laws stop by for a visit and bluntly remind us of what’s not been done. The same indifference can happen the longer our membership incumbency becomes. We can equivalently become anesthetized to our club’s areas of opportunity until one of our invited guests points out our shortcomings. We all love the final segment of those popular residential remodel shows where the designer reveals the manifestation of their ideas to the owner of a tired and outdated property. We just experienced a similar “WOW” moment when the fitness center upgrades were revealed. That same moment for the rest of the clubhouse is in arrears for us as members. We need everyone’s feedback and ideas for our future projects to be successful and to increase the value of our membership experience.
GRAND OPENING FITNESS
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As many of you have already experienced our “state of the art” Fitness Club, we realize there will be many new faces that will need to be introduced to all the new equipment when they come back to the Club. Please make sure you join us for our Fitness Club Grand Opening scheduled for Wednesday, October 19th. We will have several tours, prosecco, wine and appetizers hosted by the Club. Our experts from Technogym will be on hand to answer any questions you might have that day.
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beginning of our fall season here at Phoenix Country Club. We have some wonderful events and opportunities as we head into the 124th year of private country club lifestyle.
With the addition of all new fitness equipment, our golf members can also look forward to the arrival of brand new EZGO golf carts in the month of November / December. Also equipped with PACE Technology, our fleet will have a high resolution weatherproof touch screen, enhanced HD hole graphics, pace of play monitoring, two-way communication and geofencing technology. What fun!!! Our beverage team will be happy that a new beverage cart is included in the fleet. Communications Specialist
Our Communications Specialist, Kim Clarkson has recently accepted a wonderful opportunity for her career growth at another golf facility. Kim did an amazing job at branding our communication and signage throughout Phoenix CC. We will miss Kim and wish her the absolute best of luck in her new venture. We were fortunate to have an extremely talented group of individuals send in resumes to us. Our new Communications Specialist is Alexander (Alex) Zaia. Alex brings a great deal of expertise in graphic design, digital marketing, creative thinking and process management. He has already begun his journey with us so please stop by and say hello to Alex when you have the opportunity.
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Congratulations to our very own Leslie Banks (Tennis Professional) for receiving the Southwest PGA Star Award in May. As well, she most recently received the National USPTS Star Award in September. The USPTA Star Award recognizes certified profes sionals that have dedicated many years to volunteering in grassroots tennis while incorporating multicultural and inclusive aspects to bring tennis and good sportsman ship to the players they touch. Leslie will by flying to New Orleans the USPTA World Conference to receive her award. Leslie will be heading up the event “Serve the Future” and fundraising for the Fall Triples Tournament at Phoenix CC on October 22nd. We hope you can all participate. Thanks for making Phoenix CC a special place Leslie.
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CLUB UPDATES
FIREBIRD INFO
CONGRATULATIONS
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Both the Firebird Room and the Firebird Nest have neared completion. I believe the next generation of our youngsters at Phoenix CC will be in great hands as we begin the season. Devin Derr, our Youth Activities Coordinator, has a terrific slate of activities in store that are new and exciting. We hope to keep your children entertained as you enjoy all areas of the Club. Again, one of the key strategic goals of the Firebird program is to ready your kids to frequent the Club on their own.
Dear Member, I hope everyone had a great summer and is ready for cooler weather and a fun year ahead. The hot and humid monsoon season, along with Kenton’s hard work, have the golf course rounding into great shape for the months ahead. In September, we look forward to hosting our annual Summer Sidewinder Member Guest. This always proves to be a fun event. I have added the calendar of Men’s and Mixed events below, along with sign up-dates. As most of you know, we encourage you to use the Foretees app when registering for tournaments. If you have any issues or aren’t comfortable with the app then please stop in the shop and we will show you how to best use this technology for the upcoming season. We will close the course on October 3rd for our annual overseeding process and will reopen with a member-only shotgun on October 28th. Here is a schedule of events for the 10 days we are back prior to the Schwab Cup.
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November 2nd – WGA Opening Day 9 a.m. Shotgun (Course Closed After)
November 6th – 8:30 a.m. Member Only Shotgun
November 3rd – Tee Open 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
November 4th - Men’s Opening Day Tournament 12:30 p.m. Shotgun (Course Closed NovemberPrior)
solid contact with your irons, it’s important to ensure that you’re hitting down on the ball through impact. You can work on this by placing a towel 5 inches behind the ball and practicing hitting the ball without hitting the towel.
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I would also like to congratulate Joe Neuheisel, who won the 98th Arizona State Amateur Joehttps://www.golfgenius.com/pages/3483757Championship.wonthefinalmatch2&1tocompleteagreat week of golf. When the week began there were 152 players. At the end of the week the only one left standing was our member, Joe Neuheisel.
Phoenix Country Club was well represented with four players in the field, three of whom advanced to the match play portion of the week. While there can be only one champion, I would like to congratulate them all on representing our club so well. More information can be found on the Arizona Golf Association website. Pro’swww.azgolf.orgTip:Tomake
5th – 8:30 a.m. Member Only Shotgun
November 1st – Tee Open 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Dear Member, I hope that you and your family have had a wonderful summer. Our Agronomy team did such a fantastic job over the last few months during the transition, and we are thankful to be heading into the cooler months. Overseed is scheduled to begin October 3rd and the golf course reopens on October 28th. As we progress closer to overseed, I would like to highlight a few talking points that are important for all members to know. How much seed do we use? On average, we use around 60,000 pounds of ryegrass seed (pictured left) on about 90 acres. We apply the seed using a rotary spreader called a Lely with an application goal of 650 pounds per acre (pictured right).
How much water do we use? Water is our most precious resource, and the pump station is the beating heart of a golf course, especially in the desert. The water used on the golf course is sourced from canal water via Salt River Project (SRP) and an irrigation well which is located behind #11 green. Overseeded bermudagrass requires 2,000,000 gallons of water per acre on an annual basis which results in close to 180,000,000 gallons used annually.
@PHXCOUNTRYCLUB #PCC1899 #PHOENIXCC AGRONOMY UPDATES How many staff members are in the Agronomy department? We currently have 26 full time employees and 4 part time employees. That number includes 2 Assistant Superintendents, 2 Mechanics, 2 irrigators, a horticulturist, 2 Assistant-in Training, and If you have any questions or comments about the upcoming fall season, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for the support! Best Kentonregards,Brunson
A full schedule of clinics will start after overseed, for example the ladies playing clinic on Tuesday mornings, men’s clinic on Wednesdays and juniors on Thursday and PleaseSaturdays.keep
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Elite Junior Camps, as well as Ladies’ Clinics this summer which were a lot of fun. Playing or practicing in the heat can be tough and it was really nice to see so many of you for individual lessons. Going forward, from now until to overseed, we are still doing Elite Junior practice on Saturday mornings from 11:00am till noon, along with Saturday morning ladies’ clinic from 8:00am until 9:00am.
2. Move the ball further forward in your stance to allow you to hit the ball on the _ upswing. This, coupled with teeing the ball higher, will create a higher launch _ angle with less back spin, resulting in more carry and distance.
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a eye on the Phoenix Country Club calendar that’s online for the start dates for these clinics. Adding More Power to Your Drive
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BASIC RULES OF ETIQUETTE & CONDUCT
Cotton cargo shorts are not permitted. String-tied or elastic support wear, such as basketball apparel, is not permitted.
Players shall replace divots, repair ball marks, rake bunkers, observe golf cart rules and assist the Club in maintaining the condition of the course.
Shirts: mock turtlenecks are permitted.
Shorts: Shorts shall be kept neat and pressed at all times, and must be in good taste. Shorts and pants must be worn at the crest of the hip.
GOLF ATTIRE FOR MEN
Any questionable golf attire is at the discretion of the Golf Pro Golfers shall wear appropriate footwear. Men shall wear collared sport shirts and slacks or mid-thigh length golf shorts at all times. Tennis or jogging shorts, or denim pants or shorts (including jeans) are not permitted.
GOLF ATTIRE FOR WOMEN
Each person who uses the golf course is responsible to make a round of golf at the Club a pleasant experience for everyone. Golf is a game for ladies and gentlemen where courtesy and golf etiquette should always be observed. The following are examples of inappropriate conduct subject to possible penalty/consequence: failing to comply with or follow any of the Club Rules relating to use of the golf course; throwing clubs; intentionally hitting over driving range fence from the practice tee; slow play; excessively loud discussions or music that interrupts another player's concentration.
Violations of Rules will be reported to the Management and/or Board of Directors for appropriate disciplinary action
The Golf Shop staff and Course Superintendent are charged with the responsibility of calling an infraction of Rules to the attention of golfers.
Proper golf attire includes any clothing specifically designed for golf and similar to products sold in the Golf Shop. Golf dresses, mid-thigh length skirts/skorts, slacks, mid-thigh length shorts, collared shirts and blouses are considered appropriate attire. All sleeveless attire must include a collar.
Proper attire on the golf course does not include halter tops, t-shirts, cut-offs, sweat pants, work out pants, leggings, warm-up suits, jeans, swim wear, short shorts, tennis skorts or other athletic shorts
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GENERAL RULES
CHEF MARCUS DEKONING EXECUTIVE CHEF MDEKONING@PHOENIXCOUNTRYCLUB.COM PAN SEARED SCALLOP, SHRIMP RISOTTO AND LEMON BEURRE BLANCS SCALLOP INGREDIENTS - 48 large sea scallops, trimmed if needed - Sea salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste - Canola oil for sautéing 1. Preheat an oven to 200°F. 2. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Season on both sides with salt and white pepper. 3. Coat the bottom of a large sauté pan with oil and heat over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. 4. Working in batches, add the scallops and sear on each side until lightly golden brown, about 1 minute per side. 5. Using a slotted metal spatula, transfer the scallops to a platter and keep warm in the oven.
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2. Add the risotto rice and stir thoroughly, continue to sweat the rice until it becomes translucent.
SHRIMP RISOTTO INGREDIENTS
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1 Cup of White Wine 2 lb. of Shrimp 16 Cups Lobster Seafood Stock 4 Shallots Small Dice 1lb Unsalted Butter Diced 1.5 Boxes of Carnaroli Arborio Rice 3 Teaspoons Minced Garlic 3 Cups Finely Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 2 Teaspoons Salt ½ Cup of Whipping Cream 1 Cup of Chopped Chives
1. In a small saucepan, over medium-low heat, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, wine and shallots. Bring to a low boil and cook until the liquid is reduced to about 1 tsp. Remove the pan from the heat and, using a whisk, beat in 1 piece of butter, then a second piece. Place the pan over very low heat and whisk in the remaining butter one piece at a time to make an emulsified sauce. Remove from the heat and whisk in salt and white pepper. Pour the beurre Blanc over the scallops and sprinkle generously with chives.
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7. To finish the risotto, add a pinch of salt if needed, and finally the Chives. Serve risotto immediately topped with the seared scallops and the sauce.
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4. Add the stock in three parts, each time making sure that the first parts have absorbed the stock. The rice should be nearly cooked, slightly al dente.
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Monday, September 5th: Clubhouse Dining Open for Labor Day
PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB ADELYN WHITNEY DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE AWHITNEY@PHOENIXCOUNTRYCLUB.COM
Welcome Back! As we move into a new season, you can look forward to your traditional favorite events and some new changes to the lineup. Join us for dinner Wednesday-Friday and Happy Hour Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Our new Saturday Night Live series should provide a new fun filled event each month on a Saturday night! We look forward to seeing you at the club!
Saturday, October 15th: SNL- Brew Ha Ha Comedy Show Friday, October 21st: Spooktacular Halloween Party Saturday, October 29th: Welcome Back Soiree
Saturday, September 17th: Canvas & Cocktail Sunday, September 18th: Pancakes by the Pool
Monday, October 3rd: Adult Cooking Class Saturday, October 8th: Kid’s Cooking Class
FRIDAY FAMILY NIGHT MENUS
SEPTEMBER DINING HOURS OF OPERATION 1899 & WOMEN'S GRILL
Tuesday, September 6th: New All-Day Menu
Friday, October 14th: Burgers Friday, October 21st: Spooktacular Halloween Party Friday, October 28th: A La Carte
SAVE THE DATE
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday - Friday: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm MEN’S GRILL
Monday: Closed Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday, September 2nd: A La Carte Friday, September 9th: Carne Asada Friday, September 16th: Asian Wok Friday, September 23rd: Pasta Friday, September 30th: Baked Potato Bar & Carving Station Friday, October 7th: Carne Asada
@PHXCOUNTRYCLUB #PCC1899 #PHOENIXCC ADD TO ANY O Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese Fudge Brownies and Cookies ADD A COCKTAIL - $32/32oz BOTTLE MargaritaPeach Bourbon Sour Pineapple Mojito ADD A BOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE - $12 TUES - STREET TACOS SAT - FRIED CHICKEN & RIBS PHOENIX CC’S PRIVATE ONLINE BOTTLE SHOP Purchase hundreds of brand name and specialty boutique winesall at less than the standard retail price, including Wine Society discounts.Every Member is signed up. Simply login with your email address. HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS Tuesday, Saturday, & Sunday: 4:00pm — 7:00pm DINNER TO-GO SPECIALS
Children
In accordance with the Arizona law, smoking is permissible outside the building, 20 paces away from any window or door.
The Club staff shall follow Arizona laws concerning the sale of alcoholic beverages. The staff will assist in having any Member, dependent or guest who has been drinking heavily escorted from the Club, by a family member or other appropriate means.
GENERAL RULES
If attire is specified for an event, please observe the specified dress code, and inform your guests of the stipulated attire.
Golf Shorts and denim pants (including blue jeans) are permitted unless otherwise specified.
GOLDWATER GRILL ATTIRE SOCIAL ATTIRE BASIC RULES OF ETIQUETTE & CONDUCT
Parents are responsible for their children and their children's conduct while at the Club. Children should be dressed appropriately and are not permitted to wear tee shirts with the exception where notated. While dining, parents must ensure that children do not engage in conduct that detracts from other Members' or guests' enjoyment of the dining experience.
CLUBHOUSE ATTIRE
If not specified, female members and guests shall wear skirts or slacks. Halters, tank tops, tee shirts, shirts that expose a bare midriff, denim shorts, jogging attire, biking shorts and spandex clothing are prohibited.
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Hats and caps must be removed in the 1899 and all other indoor dining areas except the Men's. Tee shirts, denim shorts, cotton cargo or carpenter shorts, fitness attire, jogging suits and sweat-suits are not proper attire for men. Teenagers (13 years and older) and Adults shall wear appropriate cover-ups and/or tee shirts. Bare feet are not allowed inside the Grill.
Dining and social events at the Club vary in format and sometimes the attire will be specified. If not specified, male members and guests shall wear collared shirts, turtlenecks or mock turtlenecks. Tee shirts, denim shorts, cotton cargo or carpenter shorts, jogging suits and sweat-suits are not proper attire for men. No bare feet. Leather sandals are acceptable. Rubber flip flops are prohibited.
DINING
Smoking Policy
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I hope everyone has had a great summer and is ready for the new Tennis Season. Some of our members are already off to a flying start after our second annual Tennis Vacation to Carlsbad California. A great time was had by all that came with 4 hours of tennis a day, some of it on the clay, followed by some great meals and drinks as a group. Next year we will be going back to California but a week later (mid to late August) and they cater to all levels, so we would love to see some new faces to join our ever-growing PCC Tennis Community. We are about to start our WITL, ATA and USTA Leagues. I would like to say thank you to all of the team captains, without you these teams would not exist. Good luck to all the teams and do PCC proud this season like you always do. If you are new to the club and are interested in joining a team then please contact me and I can point you in the right direction or even add a new team in January. Calling all new Tennis Players, we are introducing two more 101 clinics. Mondays and Thursday mornings at 9am to go with our 101 class on Saturdays at 930am. There is also a Tournament 101 on January 28th for those that have not played in a tournament before.
TENNIS @PHXCOUNTRYCLUB #PCC1899 #PHOENIXCC Dates for your SeptemberDiary 9th Ladies Welcome back Lunch October 1st Tennis and Pickleball Season Opener October 8th Red Solo Cup January 7th NEW EVENT MEMBER/MEMBER Steve Edgington
Any questionable tennis attire is at the discretion of the Director of Tennis or the Tennis Pro(s).
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Any player who is not a Club Member with tennis privileges shall: be a guest of a Club Member with tennis privileges or a member of such Club Member's immediate family; and be accompanied by a Member, or have a guest card obtained by a Member.
The Member must register each guest with the Tennis Pro Shop before playing. RULES OF ETIQUETTE & CONDUCT RULES
GENERAL
Food is not permitted on the courts. Players should report any spilled beverages other than water on the courts immediately.
Guests, in particular, should be advised of the Club dress code before they arrive at the Club.
Children are encouraged to participate in the tennis program and are expected to observe the adopted rules as instructed by the Tennis Professional staff.
Infants and children under the age of 12 are not permitted in the court areas and surrounding walkways without adult supervision.
No sleeveless shirts are allowed.
Members must ensure that their family and guests are dressed appropriately.
Colors are permitted but cut-offs, Bermuda shorts, jams, bathing suits, gym shorts, tee shirts, (shirts without a collar other than crewnecks), slacks (other than traditional tennis slacks), running shorts or other jogging attire, tank tops, denim shorts, biking shorts are not permitted.
Regulation tennis shoes are required. (Basketballshoes, running shoes, etc. are not allowed.)
Male Members must wear tennis appropriate shirts in the court areas at all times.
Compliance with the Club dress code by all Members supports the tradition, decorum and dignity of our Club and the dress code applies to the entire Club property from the time of your arrival.
Players shall keep the courts clean of any non-game items.
Proper tennis attire as determined by the Tennis Committee is required at all times.
All players shall wear tennis shoes on the court and proper attire in conformity with current practices as established by the USTA and Section 1 of these Rules.
TENNIS & PICKLEBALL DRESS MEN AND WOMEN
TENNIS BASIC
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Remodel
The new fitness flooring for the classroom upstairs will be happening in the next few weeks. This flooring will look like wood but is actually made from rubber. Not only is it more hygienic, but it is also more comfortable for the user.
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PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB SUZY WILKE FITNESS DIRECTOR
We hope you have had a chance to get in and use the Fitness Center and the new equipment. The cardio has so many options—from instructor-led classes to walking/riding/climbing all over the world to pushing a sled across a field to signing into apps like Netflilx or Prime to make your time go by faster. Or maybe you are excited to have a squat rack or hip thrust machine…finally. Or maybe the 2 stretching machines are totally changing your life (that might be an exaggeration but making a difference at least). Your Fitness Center staff is happy to help with any questions you may have.
Does Inflammation Worsen as we Age?
As a matter of fact, yes. But first, what is inflammation, exactly? According to the Mayo Clinic, inflammation is actually how the body protects itself. When you get an injury or infection, the affected tissues send out inflammatory cells to jumpstart the healing process. In the case of an injury, this can cause the damaged area to become red or swollen. When all goes right, inflammation eases up once the damage to the body is repaired. But certain factors can create a state of chronic, long-term inflammation. As we age, our bodies are more prone to experiencing chronic, low-grade inflammation, even without getting injured or sick, according to the National Center for Biotechnology (NCBI). Some of that has to do with cellular changes that naturally happen to older bodies. The problem gets worse for those carrying extra body fat, especially visceral or abdominal fat — which becomes more common with age. "Fat cells are inflammatory-compound-generating machines. And more production of inflammatory chemicals and compounds in the body leads to more inflammation in the body," explains dietitian and doctor of public health Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD, author of The Superfoods Rx Diet.
FITNESS CENTER @PHXCOUNTRYCLUB #PCC1899 #PHOENIXCC Here are some ways experts agree on to help fight inflammation: 1. Work toward a healthy weight 2. Look to your diet. a. Eat more colorful plant-based foods. b. Steer clear of trans fats. c. Have more seafood and less red meat. d. Save sugar and processed foods for once in a while. 3. Manage Stress a. Get enough sleep b. Try meditating c. Make time to connect with family and friends. Halloween is Coming! Many of you already know this is my favorite holiday! I love to decorate, see the kids in their costumes, and I do like treats better than tricks. Here is a quick way to bring some awareness to that Halloween candy:
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Ages 12-13 may work out if accompanied by a parent or PCC trainer.
A Member's son or daughter who is at least 14 years old may use the Fitness Center after being instructed by Fitness Center staff.
Any individual using the Fitness Center who is not a Club Member shall: Be a guest of a Club member with Fitness Center privileges or a Member of such Club Member's immediate family; and Be accompanied by a Member or have a guest card obtained by a member.
The Member must register each guest with the Fitness Center staff before working out. The then current Member-Guest Fee will be charged to the Member's account RULES OF ETIQUETTE & CONDUCT
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Children can work out at 12 without parent, with an approved Firebird card. A Member shall accompany all guests in the Fitness Center.
Children under the age of 12 are not allowed use of the Jacuzzi in the locker rooms.
GENERAL RULES
Children in the Fitness Center
FITNESS BASIC
FITNESS ATTIRE FOR MEN & WOMEN
Children between the ages of 12 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent or grandparent.
Users of the Fitness Center shall wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Sandals,flip-flops, bathing suits, jeans and similar apparel are not permitted.
Children shall observe the adopted rules.
Guest Policy in the Fitness Center
Any questionable fitness attire is at the discretion of the Fitness Center
Men shall wear shirts at all times Comfortable attire and closed toed shoes Hats must be worn forward Jacuzzi/Steam Room
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Hello All, I hope the rest of your summer was wonderful! As I write this we are getting ready to host our Back To School Bash at the pool. The event is sold out with over 200 attending! Summer Camp 2022 This was our biggest year ever for summer camp revenue and member satisfaction! Over 150 campers attended! The PCC Swim Team had a great season with over 100 children on our summer team!
Dive-In-Movie Night: September 17th from 6:00-9:00 PM. Bring your raft/tube and watch Night at the Museum on our big screen! Goldwater Grill open until 8:00 PM. All of the above events offer online registration. All pool events are posted on the aquatics page under 2022/2023 events though February 2023. Have a wonderful start to your fall!
PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB KEVIN WILLIAMS SWIM DIRECTOR KWILLIAMS@PHOENIXCOUNTRYCLUB.COM
August Camp: This camp was scheduled the first week of August before school started. We had thirty children attend! Pancakes by the Pool: This is a great family event. We had fifty five people on August 28th Our next one is scheduled for September 18th from 9:00-11:00 AM. Please join us! Fall Swim Team: Begins September 6th Practices Monday thru Thursday from 4:30-5:30 PM This is a great program for Kids to keep up on their swimming skills, stay fit and SOCIALIZE!
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I’m looking forward to getting more involved with the Firebird Program and the reopening of the Firebird Nest so be looking for upcoming information involving that Itoo!can’t wait to start all the fun!
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PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB DEVIN DERR YOUTH ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
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Thelevel.past few weeks I’ve been putting together some fun and exciting new ideas and I’m so happy to finally be able to share them with you! Friday Family Nights are back! And to kick them off we are going BIG! We’re going to have a waterslide, a Dive in Movie and more! Some other upcoming Friday themes I’m excited for: Under the AndSportsScavengerSeaHuntsNightmypersonal favorite … Pirate Night!
My name is Devin and I am beyond excited to be the new Youth Activities Coordinator. Before moving back to Arizona, I was working for Disney Cruise Line sailing in the Bahamas, Mexico, and even Alaska. I worked and performed for kids and families and loved every minute. But I’m thrilled to be back on land and at The Phoenix Country Club to continue working with kids and make sure they are having the best time. My goal is to make sure children are engaged with the activities and get involved to their comfort
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If you have a theme that is just stuck in your head and you want to see what we would do with it on a Friday night, please let me know! I’m always ready for suggestions and willing to try something new.
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SHANNON LANDERS DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING SLANDERS@PHOENIXCOUNTRYCLUB.COM PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB FRONT DESK SERVICES Stop by, call or email the Front Desk 602-263-5208 | reception@phoenixcountryclub.com Concierge Corner · New Car or Windshield? Obtain parking pass at front desk · Missing a spare car key? Lost and Found at front desk · Dining Reservations, Menu's, Food to Go Questions · Event Registrations · Member Directory Pictures · Member Password re-sets · Member Updates, address, employer, children
Greetings from Sales and Marketing, I hope everyone had a wonderful summer and was able to get away and enjoy time with family and friends! Membership continues to hold strong; the Club has added 42 new members since May 1, 2022, and there are currently 23 people on the waitlist for the Active Certificate Membership. The initiation fee increase took effect September 1, taking the Active Certificate to a total of $75,000 ($60,000 initiation and $15,000 Certificate) and the Sports Membership to $10,000. There are approximately 80 Sports Memberships available before the Club is at the 320 Capacity. For your convenience, membership information may be found on the member website, at the front desk or you can contact me directly and I will be happy to send the information out to your referrals. Please keep in mind although there is a waitlist for the Active Certificate Membership, prospects become Sports Members until a golf membership becomes available so they may enjoy the Club’s amenities and meet new Asfriends!wegear up for an amazing season be sure to join us for a new member mixer on Sept. 28th for all members who have joined in the last 12 months. Please help us in welcoming the new members showcased in the preceding pages, we are so excited to have them join the Phoenix Country Club Family!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS @PHXCOUNTRYCLUB #PCC1899 #PHOENIXCC SPORTS Brett and AndersonLisa Sponsors: Christian Pena & Jeff Thomas ACTIVE CERTIFICATE-WAITLIST Brenten BlakemanP Sponsors: Billy Gould & Brian Dorrah ACTIVE CERTIFICATE Benjamin Bullock and Courtney MacDonald Sponsors: Mark Williams & Matt Smith SPORTS ChamblessDavid Sponsors: Andrew Zea & Don Skypeck SPORTS Sean and CalihanAshley Sponsors: Ryan Luke & Tommy McKone ACTIVE CERTIFICATE-WAITLIST Brad and BurnsMonica Sponsors: Tom Gardner & Jeff Sherman SPORTS Ryan and DuncanJulie Sponsors: Jason Goldman & Pat Williams ACTIVE CERTIFICATE-WAITLIST Patrick and DegnanErica Sponsors: Michael Corso & Mike Carson Larry and DavisCaron Sponsors: Tara Bateman & Fred Leubke
PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB WELCOME NEW MEMBERS SPORTS Carlos and Yu Ling Elias Sponsors: Jay Murphy & Chad Swenka ACTIVE CERTIFICATE-WAITLIST ThomasFahey Sponsors: Scott Michel & Jordan Benson ACTIVE CERTIFICATE-WAITLIST Paul and FergusonJanette Sponsors: James Harmon & Marc Schwelling ACTIVE CERTIFICATE-WAITLIST Gary andFoxLeslie Sponsors: Steve Cochran & Jim Elliot ACTIVE CERTIFICATE-WAITLIST Jesse R. and Julia Fowler Sponsors: Kyle Bodmer & Kevin Simshauser ACTIVE CERTIFICATE-WAITLIST Jonathan and Lisa Fleisher Sponsors: Tyler Chester & Dan Mercer SPORTS ThomasHunt Sponsors: Ryan Bartos & Eric Wichterman ACTIVE CERTIFICATE-WAITLISTSponsors: Robert Leonard & Jeff Sherman ACTIVE CERTIFICATE-WAITLIST John Hartsell and Marcie Emery Sponsors: Ron Castro & Chris Bolton
@PHXCOUNTRYCLUB #PCC1899 #PHOENIXCC WELCOME NEW MEMBERS SPORTS Adam and KaminitzSherry Sponsors: Laurence Hirsch & Ronald Yunis ACTIVE CERTIFICATE Adam and KammDesty Sponsors: Harrison Pappas & Dr. Aubrey Maze ACTIVE CERTIFICATE Dr Robert and Laura Kec Sponsors: Scott Dosek & Kim SPORTSMcDonald Matthew and Linda London Sponsors: Matt Roe & Robert Karber SPORTS Jason and Sarah Lish Sponsors: Chris Bachman & Joe Lupica ACTIVE CERTIFICATE Richard Kennedy Jr. and Celine Yim Sponsors: Jack Mulligan & John Welch SPORTS Michael and McCanseJocelyn Sponsors: Matt Smith & John Finnegan ACTIVE CERTIFICATE-WAITLIST Benjamin and MadsenMeredith Sponsors: Chris Lubeck & Brandon Hunt Rogoberto and Rebeca Lopez Sponsors: Drew Melton & Rogelio Monzon
PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB WELCOME NEW MEMBERS SPORTS Brandon and McCarthyAmanda Sponsors: Joe Saunders & Paul Valentine SPORTS Darren and McKeonLauren Sponsors: Tim Frakes & Aaron Black SPORTS Jason and MeyerSarah Sponsors: Brandon Zimmerman & Aaron Pool ACTIVE CERTIFICATE-WAITLIST O’NeillScott Sponsors: Rob Leonard & Jeffrey Sherman SPORTS Jennifer and MirabelliRobert Sponsors: Justin Miller & Joe Saunders ACTIVE CERTIFICATE Rick and MichelonAmy Sponsors: Tim Frakes & Tyler Chester ACTIVE CERTIFICATE-WAITLIST ReimersHans Sponsors: Gary Jones & Drew Ewing SPORTS Christopher and Bridget Pfeiff Sponsors: Evan Boxwell & James Huntowork James and PattersonAnita Sponsors: JD Chastain & Ryan Norris
@PHXCOUNTRYCLUB #PCC1899 #PHOENIXCC WELCOME NEW MEMBERS SPORTS Alan and RobinsonAndrea Sponsors: Beau Lane & Craig Machen ACTIVE CERTIFICATE-WAITLIST Rylan Stewart and FitzpatrickMikayla Sponsors: Wendy Woudenberg & Michael Corso LEGACY DEPENDENT James Jr and WentworthHaley JamesSponsors:WentworthSPORTS C Edwin Jr and Betsy Witt Sponsors: Mark Tucker & Todd Chester SPORTS Bill and WichtermanPaula Sponsors: Fred Luebke & David Touhill ACTIVE CERTIFICATE-WAITLIST Greg and WermesSondra Sponsors: Tim Chester & Tom Maison
JEFF PLUMLEY DIRECTOR OF SECURITY / VALET SECURITY@PHOENIXCOUNTRYCLUB.COM
Autumn is near! Yea, I know, we don't really have much of a fall, per say. No frost, not many trees with leaves turning various colors and falling to the ground. Although the temperature should be dropping below 100 degrees. Finally! The best part of autumn is you our wonderful Members have started to return and are increasingly utilizing the facilities and dining here at your Club. As we begin to get busy, I would like to take a moment to let you know about a couple items of which you should be aware.
Gerald Deetz Tournament Chairman Assistant Tournament Chairman
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Dear Phoenix Country Club Member, As our summer comes to a close, we want to welcome you back to the club and remind you that the Charles Schwab Cup Championship is right around the corner! The tournament will be held November 7-13, and this year’s tourna ment will be filled with the top 36 money earners on the PGA TOUR Champi ons, including several former PGA TOUR major winners such as Padraig Harrington, Bernhard Langer, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, and Darren Clarke to name a few. Though the Pro-Am is sold out, there are still lots of ways for our members to get involved with this year’s tournament: --Be a volunteer, and help showcase our club and golf course --Purchase tickets and/or some hospitality --Be a sponsor --Just attend the tournament with a general admission ticket that is made available to all members, and enjoy the fun For those members who are interested in learning more about tournament opportunities, please reach out to our GM, Dan Budzius dbudzius@phoenixcountryclub.com. If interested in ticket/hospitality or sponsorship opportunities please use this link for the tournament sales sheet, or please reach out to Ryan Giaratano with the Tour at ryangiaratano@pgatourhq.com or 954-235-4760. You may also contact me or Gerald Deetz, assistant chairman for the tournament. We are excited to have you back at the club and thank you for your continued support of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship!
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To stay up to date on the Top 36 players that will have a chance of coming to our event, please visit: https://www.pgatour.com/champions/stats/stat.109.html. Stay safe, healthy and hydrated and we’ll see you all soon!
Time is flying by and we are less than 70 days away from the 2022 Charles Schwab Cup Championship. The tournament will be held Thursday, November 10th – Sunday, November 13th where the Top 36 players will be competing for the coveted Charles Schwab Cup (the season-long winner) along with the Charles Schwab Cup Championship (tournament winner). Mark your calendars as every member will receive 2 weekly grounds tickets to the tournament. Of course, if you are looking for hospitality options, we do have the Founders Club and Phoenician Lounge available, which both include food and beverage (every hospitality purchase made by members, the club will receive 15% commission back). For more information, you can visit our website at www.schwabcup.com or contact Ryan Giaratano at Charityryangiaratano@pgatourhq.com.isaHUGEaspectofthe
We’re still looking for volunteers to help us during tournament week! We wouldn’t be able to run this event without the over 600 volunteers that donate their time and effort to help us make the season-ending event the best it can be. If you’d like to be a part of our event, please reach out to Kristi Lee Fowlks at kristileefowlks@pgatourhq.com.
TIFFANY NELSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS CHARLES SCHWAB CUP TIFFANYNELSON@PGATOURHQ.COMCHAMPIONSHIP
PGA TOUR and this year we will be hosting our Putt Fore Charity on Thursday, September 29th from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Phoenix Country Club. Anyone can come putt our 4-hole course on behalf of their favorite Arizona based non-profit with a chance to win $5,000 to their charity of choice. The event is open to anyone to participate and a chance to mingle with other local non-profits. To sign up or for more information, please contact Kristi Lee Fowlks at kristileefowlks@pgatourhq.com or come visit us in our offices at the club.
Another charity component with our event is our Tickets Fore Charity program, which has raised over $1,700,000 for local Arizona charities over the past 10 years. How this program works is any 501(c)3 non-profit can sign up and when someone goes on our Tickets Fore Charity (www.schwabcuptfc.com) website and purchases a grounds ticket for $30, they pick which charity they would like to receive the entire $30! It does not cost the charity any money! To find out more about how to get a non-profit involved, please email Gina Pagliuco at ginapagliuco@pgatourhq.com.
@PHXCOUNTRYCLUB #PCC1899 #PHOENIXCC PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB November 9 - 13, 2022 Season Finale on PGA TOUR Champions 72 Hole – Stroke Play Event FOUNDERS CLUB PACKAGES The Founders Club �cket allows access to FOUR premium venues: Clubhouse, 18 Green, 15 Green and 8 green. All hospitality venues include food and beverage with hosted bar. Daily meet and greets also take place in 18 Green venue a�er player’s finish 12 Pack – $19,000 o Twelve (12) VIP Founders �ckets per day, Thursday – Sunday o Twelve (12) General Admission �ckets per day, Thursday - Sunday o Reserved space on either 15 or 18 Green o Four (4) VIP Lot 1 Parking Passes at Phoenix Country Club 8 Pack – $13,000 o Eight (8) VIP Founders �ckets per day, Thursday – Sunday o Eight (8) General Admission �ckets per day, Thursday - Sunday o Two (2) VIP Lot 1 Parking Passes at Phoenix Country Club 4 Pack – $7,500 o Four (4) VIP Founders �ckets per day, Thursday – Sunday o Four (4) General Admission �ckets per day, Thursday - Sunday o One (1) VIP Lot 1 Parking Passes at Phoenix Country Club PHOENICIAN LOUNGE PACKAGES Phoenician Lounge �ckets provide access to TWO premium venues: 15 Green and 8 green. Each hospitality venue includes food and beverage with hosted bar and great views of golf 8 Pack – $10,000 o Eight (8) VIP Phoenician Lounge �ckets per day, Thursday – Sunday o Eight (8) General Admission �ckets per day, Thursday - Sunday o Four (4) Preferred Parking Passes 4 Pack – $5,800 o Four (4) VIP Phoenician Lounge �ckets per day, Thursday – Sunday o Four (4) General Admission �ckets per day, Thursday - Sunday o Two (2) Preferred Parking Passes For more informa�on, Sponsorship & Ac�va�on, or Customized Entertainment Opportuni�es, please contact: Ryan Giaratano – ryangiaratano@pgatourhq.com – 954-235-4760
