Shady Canyon Magazine - Winter Issue 2011/2012

shady canyon A Private Club Experience

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P re s ident’s Welco m e

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ow that the summer heat has cooled to a memory, it’s easier for us to look at the bright side of that period—the bright green side, that is. The

weather we experienced in June, July and August actually gave a great boost to our fairway turf project, as intended. The hearty, salt-tolerant Princess 77 Bermuda grass

that we used to replace the former fairway grass has grown in extremely well thanks to the hot temperatures.

Not only will our fairways look better, play better and enjoy greater health, they will also allow us to conserve precious water resources, as the Princess 77 requires 20-30% less irrigation. The grass will go naturally brown in the winter, which also supports the USGA’s notion that brown is “the new green” and makes sense from an environmental and economic point of view.

Our adoption of the McKenzie concept—that great golf courses should be playable from all over and that unkempt bushes and

Dear Member,

undergrowth take away from both aesthetics and playability—has been received very well by the Members. By clearing brush and cutting back undergrowth, we’ve brought Shady Canyon back to its clean, sleek, original look, with beautiful large boulders TheourHoliday Season is

quickly a creating the visual drama that Tom Fazio intended. Also, players aren’t spending nearly as much time searching for stray balls Clubs, the custom, as in most Private in dense vegetation, which speeds play and makes golf more fun. The results of this you throughout the year. Contributing Fund enables you, our Members, to ex cosmetic surgery are extremely flattering. ensures a fair and practical distribution benefit of the Club's employees (mana The aspects of Shady Canyon’s five-year master plan have also attracted notoriety outside contributing to our Holiday Fund. our gates. Golf Digest ranked our course 13th in its list of the best courses in the state

(up from 27th, previously) proving that the work we chose to do has had great benefits.

The master plan will give us a road map to follow going forward as we set our sights on a top ten ranking and continue to provide our membership with one of the highestquality golf experiences anywhere.

As we approach our ten-year anniversary, I look forward to celebrating both The Irvine Company’s success in deeding the golf course to us five years ahead of schedule and our own successes in growing and improving the Club. We’ve come a long way in a relatively short period of time, and more great things await further down the cart path.

To establish this fund, $100 has you who use the Club frequently you m optional; if you would like to increas Controller, Michael O’Heany at mohean

The Board of Directors and the s and wish all of our Members a Happy H W i s h i n g yo u a h a p p y h o l i d ay o f g o l f i n g a n d e n j oy m e n t, Sincerely,

In the next issue of this magazine, we’ll focus on what we’ve accomplished in our first decade and revisit some of the favorite memories of our time at Shady Canyon.

President, Board of Directors G l e n n S c h a f e r, P r es i d e n t S h a dy C a n yo n G o l f C lu b

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hady Canyon Golf Club continues to operate as a premier private club, coexisting with the natural beauty surrounding the golf course. Despite a challenging economy, our membership continues to thrive. We are excited to welcome 34 new members in 2011.

The Float Sales program is performing well and generating much interest. While the primary focus is on the golf course, our social amenities, including dining and fitness, are outstanding in their own right. The rollout of our preview or “Trial� Social Membership program was a proven success, enticing our Members to invite their friends and business associates to experience the lifestyle of Shady Canyon. Social Memberships, as well as Regular Memberships, continue to contribute to the wellbeing of the Club.

Pride of membership is our common denominator, exhibited through sharing warm welcomes in our home away from home. A recent reception was held to recognize new Members and their sponsors. We wish to thank those responsible for introducing potential members to the Shady Canyon Golf Club family.

Congratulations to you, the Members, who are the most important asset we have in continuing the growth and development of our truly unique community.

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shady canyon A Private Club Experience

P u b l i s h e r & C r eat i v e D i r ec to r Zack Bates C o n t r i b u t i n g E d i to r Jeff Wallach E d i to r i a l C o n t r i b u to r s Wayne McCollum, Staff Writer Steve Buck, General Manager/COO Raphael Tuch, Clubhouse Manager Brian Gunson, Director of Golf Alexis Wensman, Membership Director Shelly Wakefield, Catering Director P h oto g r a p h y Andrea Bricco, John Connell, Dawn Lowrey, Rick Chatillon, Cindy Deans, Mike Davis S p ec i a l T h a n k s Glenn Schafer, Dan Hedigan, David DiRienzo P ro d u c t i o n & Des i g n

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Fe at u red

Recent Events

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Four days of perfect weather

Members at the Annual Wine

Shady Canyon serves up

on Shady Canyon’s Tom Fazio

and Art Festival danced the night

traditional Spaten Oktoberfest

golf course. Celebrating the

away with a new late-night band

with Hofbrau, Franziskaner and

Men’s Member/Guest’s 10th

that spiced up this year’s event.

Weihenstephaner.

Talon Cup

Anniversary.

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Wine Festival

Oktoberfest

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Live entertainment Tuesday - Sunday • Wednesday wine tasting Gourmet bistro menu • Over 350 wines by the bottle & 50 wines by the glass Custom holiday gift baskets

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Fe at u red

Spotlight

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Shady Canyon Members were once again treated to an exclusive reveal

by Ferrari of Newport Beach.

If you ever find yourself playing

It’s Friday night and you just

in a “horse race,” you might want

learned that some friends have

to make sure that Member Rusty

come to town unexpectedly. You

Brown isn’t in the field.

need a solid plan for dinner.

Ferrari’s FF Revealed

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Twice the Appeal

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Fe at ured

H o l i d ay S e a s o n

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Shady Canyon doesn’t anticipate

The perfect opportunity to create

A look back at the past few months

any snow this year, but the

a memorable holiday celebration

of Member events and activities

forecast calls for plenty of holiday

for our Members and their

around Shady Canyon.

cheer.

business associates.

Holiday Cheer for All

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Rooted in the modern expressions of California.

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Giv in g Back

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C h a r i ta b l e G i v i n g

Hady Canyon Golf Club has established a charitable foundation to provide its members with the opportunity to support a number of local

non-profit organizations. The focus of this 501(c )(3) corporation is to grant financial aid to families in crisis, children in need, the aging and dying, the homeless, as well as charitable groups that promote literacy and education.

In support of this effort, the Shady Canyon Golf Club Charitable Foundation’s Committee is pleased to invite you to the First Annual Golf and Fundraising Event on Sunday, April 29, 2012. Our inaugural event will feature an 18-hole golf outing followed by both silent and live auctions. The entry fee of $200 per person will provide $175 of direct funding to the selected charities. Our goal for this event is to provide a $20,000 grant for each of the designated charities.

Members are encouraged to enter a foursome, sponsor a hole for $500, donate a live or silent auction item (vacation homes, jewelry, wine, gift certificates), make a donation in any amount or bid on one of the auction items provided.

Donations made will be recognized as follows: • Bronze Sponsor

$1,000 to $4,999

• Silver Sponsor

$5,000 to $9,999

• Gold Sponsor

$10,000 to $14,999

• Platinum Sponsor

$15,000+

As Members of Shady Canyon Golf Club, it is important to be involved with our community. Please take this opportunity to support these deserving charities through your Club.

As a 501(c)(3) foundation, your contributions are tax

deductible as allowed by the Internal Revenue Service.

Please contact me with any questions you may have at 949.856.7000 or email me at sbuck@shadycanyongolfclub.com. Thank you in advance for your participation and support of the Shady Canyon Golf Club Charitable Foundation.

The organizations listed in the accompanying page have been chosen as our firsttime beneficiaries. To qualify for our support, selected charities may not incur

S i n ce r e ly,

more than 15% administrative costs in relation to their revenues.

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Shady Canyon Golf Club

Charitable Foundation First Annual Golf & Fundraising Event

Children’s Hospital of Orange County

Orangewood Children’s Foundation

Mission: To nurture, advance and protect the health and

Mission: To provide innovative services for abused and

well-being of children. At CHOC Children’s Hospital in

neglected children and at-risk families to end the cycle of child

Orange and CHOC Children’s at Mission Hospital, we are

abuse one life at a time.

dedicated to working cooperatively—assisting and enriching existing services as well as developing programs to benefit

Programs at Orangewood Children’s Foundation focus on:

the families of Orange County. Over two million children

Emancipation—successfully transitioning foster teens into

across four counties count on CHOC to be here when they

independent adulthood; Care—supporting children in foster

need us most—regardless of their family’s ability to pay.

care and at the Orangewood Children’s Home; Child Abuse Prevention—providing skills to strengthen at-risk families

Families Forward

and increase awareness of child abuse; and finally,

Mission: Families Forward exists to help families in crisis

Education—strengthening at-risk families to prevent abuse

achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing,

before it starts.

counseling, education and other support services.

Families Forward provides support with accountability,

Wounded Warriors

providing a hand up, not just a hand out—thereby supplying

Mission: To honor and empower wounded warriors. To raise

families with the tools with which to regain their financial

awareness and enlist the public’s aid regarding the needs of

independence and productivity within the community.

injured service members. To help injured service members aid and assist each other. To provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members.

HOPE. CONFIDENCE. SUCCESS.

C h a r i ta b l e Fo u nd atio n C o m m it te e Me m b e r s Dan Hedigan Mark Toto Tim Patten Reid McCartney Trish Scarsborough Pam Overfelt Michael O’Heany Steve Buck Sharon Valli Betty Mower Raphael Tuch ShadyCanyonGolfClub.com

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Men’s Talon Cup Celebrating Ten Years

By Wayne McCollum

Four days of perfect weather at Shady Canyon’s Tom Fazio designed golf course is what Members and their guest were treated to in the 10th playing of the Talon Cup. From its infancy in Scotland, golf has always been about partnerships and pairings. Every other year, golf fans eagerly await the Ryder Cup pairings and unique partnerships among teammates who, every other week of the year, try to beat one another in individual competition.

Every day on professional tours and local courses, men and women from all backgrounds are paired up before spending half a day together trying to conquer 18 holes. Pairings and partnerships are as indigenous to the links as putters and pars. Competition among the two-man teams was at an all-time high, but the main theme was mostly about having fun. General Manager Steve Buck and Director of Golf Brian Gunson made sure that every need of both Members and guests was taken care of over the four-day event.

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It took months to plan the many tournament events that ran from Wednesday through Saturday. The Talon Cup is always the most anticipated tournament of the year for the men. According to comments, Members wouldn’t have changed a thing--except for a few missed putts.

The event kicked off with a practice round on Wednesday, followed by the Stag Night with “knock your socks off” food and wine. It was just an all-around great evening with friends, both old and new.

Each team played 18 holes of Better Ball of Partners on Thursday, 18 holes of Modified Alternate Shot on Friday, and 18 holes of Better Ball of Partners with Shamble on Saturday. After the completion of play on Saturday, the Ten Flight Winners and the two lowest runners-up qualified for a 3-hole playoff over holes 10, 1 and 9 to determine the Talon Cup Championships. The hard-fought playoff winners were Lance Brown and his guest, Eddie Garibay, from Los Serranos Country Club. The runner-up went to Chris Smith and Brendan Smith. Third place went to Sanford Edward and Glenn Vigil. The 2011 Gross Champions were to Ron McMackin and

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Channing Tam. The other Flight qualifiers were: Chris Reedy and Jim Macy, Scott Carnahan and Anthony Sepci, David Clare and KC Wagner, Chuck Wentworth and Pete Weisel, Ken Potalivo and Mark Hardtke, Mike Noggle and Larry Noggle, Jim Lawson and Jeff Lawson and George Wood and Milt Wood. After the completion of play on Saturday, there was a presentation and reception for the players, spouses and significant others.

Fletcher Jones Motorcars put up a new Mercedes Benz for a hole-in-one on hole #8, but no one was able to drive off with the new car. The tournament did have a hole-in-one by Jeff Lawson on hole #17 on Friday (sorry Jeff, wrong hole—wrong day).

July 14th, 15th and 16th, 60 two-man teams competed for the Talon Cup bronze trophies, and most are already planning to return next year. The hospitality of the Club was extended to Members and guests in a way that will be long remembered. The schedule of events provided all participants with challenging golf, delicious cuisine, and great fun. A big round of applause for Steve Buck, Brian Gunson, Kirk Manley (on the score board), and Brian Hirth, our Tournamant Committee Chair.

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Ten Years of Excellence It all began when Tom Fazio was chosen to design our distinctive golf course.

The result‌ one of the finest golf clubs in the country.

Everything about Shady Canyon Golf Club speaks to a

To celebrate ten years, a grand party is planned complete

sense of timelessness and a way of life that allows families

with exquisite samplings created by Executive Chef

to build traditions and memories that last a lifetime.

Dominique Briaire and blowout performances by Wayne Foster Entertainment.

Come join your fellow Members in reminiscing and sharing stories and photos from the Club’s early days. Enjoy dining, dancing and a few surprises. We are gathering pictures from our archives to present

Saturday, February 18, 2012 Celebrate our 10th Anniversary

throughout the evening. If you have pictures that you would like to share, please drop them by the Golf Pro Shop or Reception Desk.

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Wine & Art Festival

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hady Canyon’s 9th Annual Wine and Art Festival was favored with pleasant temperatures that escalated into “One Hot Night.”

Set under an open-air canopy, 350 Members and their guests were able to visit 75 wineries offering more than 150 wines to taste. Executive Chef Dominique Briaire prepared specialty food stations specifically designed for perfect wine pairings.

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Artists from the Judy Schroeder Gallery in Orange displayed their works and painted live pictures, which were auctioned off at the end of the evening. The money raised became the first contribution to the Shady Canyon Golf Club Charitable Foundation. Thank you to the artists and Members who donated wines to the Silent Auction.

The Heart and Soul band played during this annual event as background music, but turned up the heat towards the end of the night. “One Hot Night!”

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Photographed: 1. Tom and Lisa Gibson with Jill and Rich Specter; 2. Craig and Martha Millet; 3. James and Christina Landy; 4. Steve Schulz, Tim Decince, Tara Smith and guest; 5. Jack and Jennifer Rye, Lindsay Behnfield and Bala Balkrishna; 6. Leonid Shneyderman with guests; 7. Cindy Thomsen, Debe Lucki and Nancy Webb; 8. Jack and Carol Mitchell with John Schaus; 9. Charles and Caroline Kavanuagh with Chris and Sharon Valli; 10. Betty and Ken Ferraro with guests; 11. Tracy DiGiorgio and Allison Edmonds with guest; 12. Jeff and Teena Spindler with Artyn Gardner; 13. Michelle and Claude Yacoel.

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The FF Reveal Shady Canyon Members were once again treated to an exclusive reveal by Ferrari of Newport Beach. First was the California in 2009, now the FF. The FF is a four-seater that utterly changes the whole GT sports car concept, hailing nothing short of a revolution in the automotive world. Even the most cursory glance at the FF’s sleek, Pininfarina-penned super model profile will tell you that.

Guests were treated to tray-passed delicacies, Layer Cake Wine sponsored

by Napa winemaker and Shady Canyon Member Chris Radomski, as well as cocktails sponsored by Carl Nolet Jr. from O.C.-based Ketel One Vodka.

During the event, artist Bill Patterson captured the energy of the Ferrari brand and the evening’s reveal on canvas. The gracious host ended the event with an exciting raffle of Patterson’s original artwork, which went home with one lucky guest.

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Shady Canyon Members Descend on Scotland

By Jeff Wallach

Earlier this year, Shady Canyon’s Director of Golf, Brian Gunson, commanded an expedition of eleven Members back to his homeland of Scotland. The group roughed it at such hostelries as The Old Course Hotel in St. Andrews and the Turnberry Resort, Brian’s former place of employment.

When not undergoing such daunting tasks as taking their own towels down from the heated towel bars or enjoying shortbread and single malt whisky in their luxuriously appointed quarters, they did manage to play a few golf courses during their visit.

Favorites included The Old Course at St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Loch Lomand, Prestwick, Troon and Turnberry—an admirable portfolio of some of the best links courses on the planet, including several on most Top 100 lists.

When asked about his own personal highlight, Gunson didn’t have to think too long. “Shooting 63 at Kingsbarns,” he replied. But a close second place was the group’s unique invitation to tour the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse in St. Andrews. Members received a full explanation of the roles of the R&A and the USGA in protecting the rules and etiquette of our great game. They also had a chance to ask questions, most of which were more insightful than that of one Member, who inquired whether it might be possible to get a cup of coffee while they were there.

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The St. Andrews leg of the journey was full of other highlights

During the same round, another player hit a ball onto the actual

as well, including the humor of the daily caddies, drinks at

road at the Road Hole (note: hitting onto the road there is not

St. Andrews’s famous Jigger Inn, and some terrific if somewhat

the recommended strategy) and was told by his caddie that in

“incendiary” curry at the renowned Balaka Indian restaurant.

40 years of carrying bags across the auld links, he’d only seen

The food at the Old Course Hotel nearly rivaled the views from

one player get up and down from that spot. Needless to say,

the group’s guest rooms, which were situated about 30 feet from

the caddie will never be able to make that claim again after

the fairway of the famous Road Hole and looked out across to

witnessing the lightning strike that followed.

the old stone buildings of the town.

Despite weather forecasts that promised every atmospheric Gunson was also happy to report that every member of the

calamity short of frogs falling from the sky, the group experienced

group was at some point forced by circumstances to hit a ball

barely 15 minutes of rain the entire week, which is likely some

backward to escape a bunker and that one player holed a massive

kind of Scottish golf trip record. The very worst of it was a

96-ft. par putt. Why the putt from that far wasn’t for birdie, no

cool and windy day at Carnoustie, which simply added to the

one is saying.

challenge and gave the lads an idea of what real links golf is like on one of the toughest tournament venues in the world.

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“It was a little piece of American hospitality in the middle of Scotland.”

Not to distract from the golf at Turnberry Resort’s Ailsa Course (which was unforgettably sublime), after golf, the group was feted in the majestic resort with a traditional Scottish dinner that included a bagpiper who accompanied the chef as he marched a fresh haggis out of the kitchen. Blessed in formal Robert Burns style, they toasted with just a little more single malt out of pure politeness.

Some of them were left dreaming of afternoon tea—or possibly

something stronger.

As on any memorable golf road trip, some competition between Members took place, as demonstrated in the putting competition

The group was particularly well looked after at Loch Lomand,

on the Himalayas Putting Green outside the Old Course Hotel.

which Gunson described as “pretty spectacular, especially after playing all those windy links layouts. It was a little piece of

You may notice a few Shady Canyon Members hitting the ball

American hospitality in the middle of Scotland.”

with a lower trajectory than ever before, which is often a sign of a recent visit to the home of golf.

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Golf goes High Tech The use of video technology and high-speed cameras is a cornerstone of any good instructional program. The ability to show players what they are doing in their golf swing is possibly the fastest way to improvement. A good instructor delivers information to his students in three direct manners. First, the instructor should [verbal] explain the concepts with no confusion. Next he should show [visual] players exactly what they are doing in their golf motion and in different positions during their swing. Finally, the instructor should put players into the proper positions [feel] using drills.

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At Shady Canyon Golf Club, we have a highly trained teaching staff and the latest video capture technology. We use V1 Professional Coaching Systems to deliver video instruction to our Members and their guests. This top-rated coaching software allows our instructors to follow up faceto-face lesson time with a detailed summary using the video, delivered to student digitally via the web to their computer and or smart phone. The student can have access to their swing video, lesson notes, and practice drills anywhere they have access to their smartphone or the internet.

Lessons are available to both Regular and Social Members.

Please contact the Golf Pro Shop at 949.856.7071 to register for clinics, lessons and demo days.

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Twice the Appeal

with Rusty & Debi Brown

If you ever find yourself playing in the golf competition known as a “Horse Race,” you might want to make sure that Shady Canyon Member Edward “Rusty” Brown isn’t in the field. Brown, who’s done very well in the kind of horse race between, well... actual horses, is also a rather fearsome competitor on the golf course. Especially if there’s even just a little bit of a “purse” to win.

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Brown first played golf in 1976 at a local muni near his home in upstate New York.

“I remember the green fees were $4 for nine holes and $7 for 18,” Brown recalls.

“I fell in love with the game the very first time I hit a good drive, a good iron shot, and made a birdie putt. I became a golf junkie from that moment on. I would play as late into the year as possible, even if there was a dusting of snow on the ground.”

Horse racing hooked him not long after golf.

He became enamored with the

sport at Saratoga Race Course (near his hometown) when attending the races with his father. Brown actually entered the racing game himself in 2001 and

“The Members are great and the beauty of the golf course is only exceeded by the quality of the staff.”

celebrated his first win that same year

you need only wait till tomorrow to tee it

into buying a lot and building a home

when his horse, Such Charisma, took first

up again.”

near the 7th green—a lot which he then described as “an overpriced piece of dirt

place at Hollywood Park—a far cry from his first job, cleaning out horse stalls at

In “real life” Brown is co-founder of The

in the middle of a canyon. I thought

age 15, which paid $1.35 per hour.

Word & Brown Companies, a portfolio

she was crazy,” Brown says. As it turned

of

companies

out, Debi had vision and convinced

Earlier this year, Brown’s Twice the

that focuses on the marketing and

him that the spot would prove to be

Appeal unexpectedly won the $800,000

administration of employee benefits.

really special one day. And that day has

Sunland Derby (he went off at 25-1). That

He’s a member at several golf clubs and

arrived. Brown loves the lifestyle, the

same horse qualified for and ran in the

likes to tell a story about how he ended

location, and the wildlife he sees out his

prestigious Kentucky Derby, the dream

up joining one of them—he was invited

door. He appreciates the pure beauty that

of any horse owner. Noticing a similarity

to play in a “money game” as a guest and

comes with a Fazio-designed golf course.

between his favorite pastimes, Brown

got to meet and compete with a great

“The Members are great and the beauty

says, “Golf is a lot like horse racing in that

group of guys. “I remember showing up

of the golf course is only exceeded by the

both are filled with emotional peaks and

one Saturday and being told by the pro

quality of the staff,” says Brown. “I’m

valleys, but the good times just feel too

shop that I couldn’t play in the game that

always filled with a feeling of pride when

good to keep you from ever leaving either

day because I had exceeded the allowable

I share a round of golf at Shady with

game. With racing, you have to wait at

number of guest appearances,” Brown

family or friends.” Given his penchant

least three to four weeks between races

remembers. Rather than miss the day’s

for an occasional wager, Brown’s betting

to experience that exhilarating feeling of

action, he wrote a check on the spot and

against anyone actually hitting his house

seeing your horse compete and hopefully

became a member.

with a golf ball. “My backyard is about

innovative

healthcare

180-200 yards from the green. It would

win. I’m not sure anything can match that feeling, but golf has its similarities.

Brown has been at Shady Canyon since

have to be a pretty bad shot, but I’ll post

At least with golf, if you have a bad day,

2003, when his wife Debi talked him

odds if you like,” he says with a smile.

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Delivered to your Door

By Jeff Wallach

Grill. He and Vida take great pride in their work, making certain that each order is correct and ready to serve. Vida and Rolando make a wonderful team. They take great pride in their work, ensuring every order is perfectly prepared, quickly delivered and ready to serve. They’ve even gotten to know many Members’

It’s Friday night and you just learned that some friends

special requests and are able to make excellent recommendations

have come to town unexpectedly. You need a solid plan for

on new menu items and specials.

dinner, but you don’t really feel like cooking or going out.

The solution… simply pick up the phone and call the Club!

To quote our Member, Joy Skaggs, “The takeout and delivery service is a great alternative—fast, easy, great food when you want

It’s quick and easy. Place your order with Vida Batman at the

to be at home.”

front reception desk and before you know it, you’ll hear a knock at your door. Voila! Dinner is served.

Delivery service is available to Members who live within Shady Canyon’s gates, Friday and Saturday nights. Takeout is available

Rolando Marquez, a Shady Canyon employee since 2006,

Wednesday through Saturday for all Members. Current dining

runs the delivery program and is also a server in the Mixed

menus are always available on the Club website.

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Family Fall Festival All the children who came to our Family Fall Festival picked pumpkins at our Pumpkin Patch to carve or paint for Halloween. Dressed in their costumes, they descended to the Event Lawn to participate in our carnival games, jump in the bounce house, or take a hayride on the golf course. DJ Al Darroch, our Master of Ceremonies, entertained the children with many games throughout the afternoon. The cake walk was a family favorite, with Halloween-themed cakes prepared by our pastry chef. We celebrated the day with face paintings and the balloon artists who created hats and little animals to complement the children’s costumes. Besides our traditional BBQ lunch buffet, we also offered freshly grilled corn-on-the-cob, cotton candy, snow cones and make-your-own caramel apples. Fall has arrived at Shady Canyon.

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Oktoberfest You did not have to travel to Munich this year to celebrate an authentic Oktoberfest. Shady Canyon’s Beerhall served the traditional Spaten Oktoberfest beer as well as Hofbrau, Franziskaner, Weihenstephaner and more. The culinary team recreated some of Raphael Tuch’s family recipes,

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sausages with Sauerkraut, Roasted Pork and Rotisserie Chicken, Dumplings and Spatzle. The dessert buffet offered handmade German delights, such as Apple Strudel, Black Forest Cake and Linzer Torte. The oompah band got everybody up dancing and singing and had Members partake in our “Stein-Holding” competition. “Ein Prosit, ein Prosit der Gemutlichkeit.”

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Photographed: 1. Peter and Elizabeth Cheng with their guests Tanner Eriksen and Samantha Avakian; 2. Maria Francis and guest with Band members; 3. “Stein-Holding” Contest; 4. Tom and Lisa Gibson; 5. Esmeralda Ogilvie with her daughter; 6. Dennis Katangian with Walter Banga; 7. Sam, Spring and Alex Wang.

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Mediterranean Freshness

By Executive Chef Dominique

Some people think handmade pasta sounds so difficult, but it is actually fairly straightforward and simple. This versatile Mediterranean favorite is the perfect fresh italian plate to accompany any glass of wine.

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Roasted Vegetable Ravioli Caponata Roasted zucchini and mushrooms mixed with tomatoes, garlic and olives Pasta Recipe - For about 36 ravioli 2 whole eggs 2 egg yolks About 3 cups of all-purpose flour 1 tbsp olive oil 1 pinch salt 1 whole egg with 1 tbsp of water for egg wash In a mixing bowl, place the flour and salt. Separately beat the eggs and olive oil using the mixer paddle or the hook.

Slowly incorporate the egg mixture into the flour and mix 8 to 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth (add more flour if dough is too sticky or add a little water if the dough is too dry). Remove dough from mixing bowl and refrigerate.

Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest while you prepare the roasted vegetables.

Roasted Vegetable Filling 1 large carrot 1 yellow zucchini (yellow skin part only, about ¼” thick) 1 green zucchini (green skin part only, about ¼” think) 1 large portobello mushroom (no stem, remove black shaft) 1 red bell pepper (ends cut and open flat) 1 tsp chopped garlic 2 tbsp olive oil for roasting 2 tbsp olive oil for filling 3 tbsp chopped herb, thyme, oregano, basil 2 tbsp ricotta cheese ¼ tbsp grated parmeggiano reggiano Preheat the oven to 375° F. Season vegetables and baste with olive oil. Roast vegetables separately on a cookie sheet, letting hard vegetables cook longer. You want all the vegetables to be roasted evenly. Remove from the oven and let them cool, then dice all the vegetables (1/4” diced). Place all the vegetables in a bowl; add the ricotta cheese, parmeggiano reggiano, garlic, olive oil and herbs. Mix well and check seasoning; then set aside.

Roll the Pasta Divide pasta dough into 4 equal parts. Using the pasta hand crank, roll the pasta dough to about 1/8 of an inch thick. Set sheets aside and keep covered with plastic wrap or a wet towel. Repeat until all the dough is rolled. You should have 4 sheets of about 6” wide to 30” long.

Assemble the Ravioli Take 1 sheet of pasta and place on a flat surface; brush egg wash on top of pasta and then place a tablespoon of vegetable mixture “every 2” (about 1” from either side).” You should have 2 rows.

Place another sheet of pasta on top; press with your finger in between each dollop of filling to seal all around. With a round cutter (5cm) cut each ravioli, making sure filling is in the center,.

Then one at a time, seal off all edges so that the filling will not leak during cooking. Place ravioli on a cookie sheet and repeat until done.

Make the Caponata 1 tsp chopped garlic 1 lb cherry tomatoes cut in half 1 yellow zucchini (yellow part only, diced ¼”) 1 green zucchini (green part only, diced ¼”) 1 large red pepper (charred and peel, diced ¼”) ½ cup kalamata olives (pitted and sliced) 2 tbsp julienne basil ½ cup tomato sauce or marinara sauce ¼ cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Heat up the olive oil in a sauté pan, then sauté cherry tomatoes, garlic, pepper, yellow and green zucchini and black olives. When the tomato starts melting, add marinara sauce, julienne basil, salt and pepper.

Boil the Ravioli Boil 4 qt of water with 1 tbsp of salt. When the water is boiling, add the ravioli. Return to a boil. Keep ravioli al dente, then drain.

Serve Ravioli In pasta bowl, dispose 2 tbsp of caponata. Place 1 or 2 ravioli, then 1 more tbsp caponata, then another ravioli. Add some caponata around the ravioli and top with a basil leaf.

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Member Holiday Open House

Shady Canyon doesn’t anticipate any snow this year, but the forecast calls for plenty of holiday cheer. You are formally invited to our complimentary “Member Open House,” Sunday, December 11, 2011 | 5 pm - 8 pm Enjoy live music, cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres.

Shady Canyon continues its support of the Marine Toys for Tots program. Members are welcome to bring unwrapped toys by the Golf Shop and Clubhouse, all season long.

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Give the Gift of Relaxation & Rejuvenation Holiday Gi fts from

Massages • Facials • Aromatherapy Spa Gifts • Robes Candles • Resort Wear Hostess Gifts Personal Training Certificates Custom Gift Baskets Contact Spa & Fitness Reception for More Information 949.856.7040

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celebrate small companies Saturday, December 10, 2011 shady canyon’s “Mixed Company” Party is the perfect opportunity to create a memorable Holiday celebration for our members and their business associates.

The Club will provide all the holiday décor, specialty linen and floral centerpieces, while Chef Dominique wows your team with his hors d’oeuvre creations for your cocktail reception, followed by a delectable three-course dinner:

First Course Belgian Endive and Organic Greens Salad Pear, Roquefort Cheese and Candied Walnuts Apple Cider and Shallot Vinaigrette

Duet Entrée of Beef Oscar and Tuscan Salmon

The fabulous sounds of Elevated Pulse Entertainment

Filet Mignon topped with Asparagus Crab Meat and Bearnaise Sauce

will provide background music during dinner, followed

Filet of Salmon on a bed of Wilted Spinach topped with Fennel,

by dance music to entertain your guests.

Artichokes, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Extra Virgin Olive Oil 6 pm – Cocktail Reception

Dessert Station

7 pm – Three-Course Dinner

Marilyn’s Holiday Treats and Confections

8 pm – Dancing and Celebrating

Coffee and Tea Service Please contact Shelly Wakefield, Catering Director, to Marilyn’s tasty treats and confections are the finale of the evening.

assist in making your 2011 company holiday party an

Two drink tickets per person are included in the Holiday Package.

unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase.

949.856.7016 | swakefield@shadycanyongolfclub.com

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H o l id ays

C e l e b r a t i n g Tr a d i t i o n

Children’s Gingerbread House Decorating

Dickens Carolers

November 29 & 30

December 15 | Lunch

The Holiday Season at Shady

December 14 | Lunch & Dinner Dickens Carolers will be visiting

Canyon starts with our annual

the Club to sing your favorite

children’s event, “Gingerbread

Christmas tunes while you and your

House” decorating. Every child

guests enjoy a special oliday Buffet

will receive a gingerbread house

prepared by Chef Dominique and his

to decorate. Frosting, candies, pretzels and everything they need will be provided. Santa will make a surprise visit from the North Pole.

Seatings at 4 pm and 6 pm; $25 per house. An optional holiday dinner buffet will be available after each seating. Space is limited and reservations are required; please

Lunch: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm; $34.00 adults/$17.00 children* Dinner: 5 - 8 pm $44.00 adults, $22.00 children* *Complimentary for children five and

December 24 spectacular Candlelight Dinner buffet

unwrapped toy as a donation to “Toys for Tots.” This event is for Members and their significant others only. Reservations are

are also included.

required; please call 949.856.7000.

with your fellow Members. Enjoy

You are encouraged to bring an

entertainment, dancing and party favors

Clubhouse closes at 10 pm.

On Christmas Eve, the Club offers a

is complimentary to our Members.

with choices for each course. Live

Space is limited and reservations are

Come and share the holiday spirit

and Soul” band. This year the event

Shady Canyon offers a prix-fixe menu

are taken between 6:30 - 7:30 pm.

Christmas Eve Dinner

Swing to the tunes of the “Heart

Eve dinner prior to your celebrations.

workers for a wonderful holiday treat.

Member Holiday Party

and sip on our Candycane Martini.

Enjoy an elegant four-course New Year’s

$75.00 per adult. Reservations for dinner

under

some delectable hors d’oeuvres

December 31

team. Bring family, friends and co-

call 949.856.7000.

December 11

New Year’s Eve Dinner

from 5 - 10 pm, featuring classics

Toys for Tots Drive

like Beef Wellington, Christmas Goose, Holiday Ham and a large selection of salads, seafood and desserts. Dickens Carolers will be strolling throughout the Clubhouse and singing your holiday favorites.

Space is limited and reservations are required, please call 949.856.7000.

Reservations available until 8 pm.

required for this complimentary event; please call 949.856.7000.

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Clu b C al enda r Seven Before Seven

U p c o m i n g Club E v e n t s

Mixed Grill Bar

Super Bowl XLVI Sunday

Every Thursday

Mixed Grill Bar

Enjoy Chef Dominique’s unique $7

February 5 | 7 pm

menu items before 7 pm. Choose

Join us for our annual Super Bowl

from sliders to creative salads—great

party in the Mixed Grill Bar with

for a quick bite on the way home or

tailgate appetizers followed by a

for bringing the kids up for dinner.

dinner buffet and drink specials.

Champagne Sunday Brunch

Valentine’s Dinner

Every Sunday | 10 am - 1:30 pm

Mixed Grill February 14

Our brunch includes your favorites

Chef Dominique has prepared a

from breakfast, lunch and dessert.

fantastic prix-fixe menu to delight

Enjoy optional champagne and

your tastebuds. Enjoy an evening of

mimosas foran additional $6.

romance with your special someone and allow the staff at Shady Canyon to take care of the rest. $95.00 per

Pahlmeyer Wine Dinner Private Dining Room January 27 | 6 pm Pahlmeyer produces wines with

adult. Reservations for dinner are taken between 5:30 - 8:30 pm.

Please call 949.856.7000 to reserve your table.

power, personality and finesse.

Pahlmeyer wine ranks among the finest Bordeaux-style Reds, Merlots, Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays produced in the Napa Valley and Sonoma Coast. $95 per person.

Space is limited to reservations only; please call 949.856.7000.

10th Anniversary Party Clubhouse February 18 A grand party is planned, complete with exquisite samplings created by Chef Dominique Briaire and performances by our signature band, Wayne Foster Entertainment.

Come join your fellow Members in reminiscing and sharing pictures from the Club’s early days. Dining, Dancing and a few surprises. We are gathering pictures from our archives to present throughout the evening. If you have photos you’d like to share, please drop them by the Club.

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M e m or ies

E v e n ts & C e l e b r at i o n s

As the holiday season approaches, we reflect on how fast time passes by and cherish the memories we’ve made with our friends and family at the place many of us refer to as our home away from home.

The summer Camp Out was another huge success, with over 300 Members and guests in attendance.

The Zipper’s Band rocked the packed house

Max Bidna, Robert Deng and Carter Gaskill

over Father’s Day on the Event Lawn, with

played 100 holes of golf and raised over $3,700

over 250 Members and their families.

for Junior Golf.

Scott Stovall, Marie Gray and Robyn and The kid’s summer golf program kicked off New Members Steve and Lynn Ozonian won

this year with the Family Scramble. Mark

their first golf tournament at the Club with

Conway, Will LeBeau, Tom LeBeau, Jack

son Kolin and friend Nicole.

LeBeau, Eugene Choi and Aaron Choi played with 40 other participants in the Nine-Hole Scramble Tournament.

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Bernard Puckett took home the win at the July 9th Blue and White Couples’ Twilight.

The Ladies celebrated the arrival of the 2011 football season with a “Tailgate Party-style” Guest Day. Diane Campbell, Shayne Kollins and their guests Kim Feld and Mary Barsaleau won first place Net in the Bruin Flight, while Daphne Liang and her guests Shirley Teng, Nancy Wong and Julie Chen won first place Net in the Trojan Flight. Pictured left: Tracy Weiner and her guests PK Jenican, Shana Martensen and Nancy Tall.

The Thabit boys pulled out the win at the Parent Child Nine-Hole Scramble. The event also featured the chance to try a few trick

The Red and Orange Couples’ Twilight Golf Tournament kicked off with a round of frosty beverages

shots on the driving range.

to fend off the summer heat. The team of Helene and Anders Johnson with Lindsay Fatta and Matt Kelly finished the nine holes with the low net score.

2011 was the first year Shady Canyon Golf Club has fielded a team and participated in the SCPGA Junior League Team Play. Congratulations to our Shady Canyon Bobcats, who took part in the Team Play season.

Ages 11 & Under: Meghan Condas, Nicole Condas, Dylan Conway and Dylan Kuennemann.

Ages 12-14: Rory Blatchford, Carlton Chang, Aaron Choi, Christian Coufos, Bryan Hong, Evan Kruger, Jack LeBeau, Josh Nallathambi, Elizabeth Ocampo, Will LeBeau, Brandon Tse. Ages 15-17: Robert Deng, Brendan Hedigan, Conor Hedigan and Tanner Tremaine.

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Te e in g Up

Wi n t e r G o l f O u t i n g s

Men’s Ho! Ho! Ho!

Men’s Team Play

December 15 & 16

Thursdays

Rescheduled Couples’ Club Championship

Join us for the last Men’s Event

January 12 - February 16

January 29 | 11 am Shotgun

of 2011. The Stag Night (Team

The 2012 Men’s Team Play Matches

This rescheduled 18-hole better

Selection) is on Thursday, December

begin on Thursday, January 19th.

ball partner’s tournament will

15th, and the Tournament is on

Those interested in playing in the

conclude the 2011 Couples’ Club

Friday, December 16th. The format

Men’s Team Play should contact

Championship.

is the Best Ball Gross and the Best

David Clare (Team Play Captain) at

Ball Net (both scores cannot be the

dclare@cox.net.

of the year. What makes this event

Men’s Guest Day

Men’s Senior Gross Match Play Championship

so interesting is that teams will play

January 13 | 10:30 am

February 3 | 9 am Shotgun

6 holes from the Black Tees, 6 Holes

Save the date for the Men’s January

This event is open to players 55

from the Blue Tees and 6 holes from

13th Guest Day. Register in the Golf

and older as of February 3rd,

the Green Tees. Register in the Golf

Shop, on ForeTees or fax forms to

2012. Tee Times for the Qualifying

Shop, on ForeTees or fax forms to

949.856.7003.

Round and all Matches will begin at

same ball) added together. This is one of the most popular tournaments

949.856.7003.

approximately 9 am. The Qualifying Round, which is held on Friday,

Ladies’ Presents Cup December 20 | 9 am Shotgun This ABCD mixer is a great

Martin Luther King Day Driving Range and Course Open January 16

February 3rd, will establish the top 16 players. Round I Matches will take place on Saturday, February 4th

A Monday holiday means the golf

(16 players reduced to 8 players).

opportunity to play with players

course is open. Driving range and

Round II Matches will take place

of all handicaps. Because teams

practice areas open at 7 am, and the

on Sunday, February 5th (8 players

are created by Blind Draw, there’s

golf course opens at 7:30 am.

reduced to 4 players). Round III

a great chance you’ll play with

Matches will take place on Saturday,

someone you’ve never golfed with.

February 11th (4 players reduced to

The tournament uses three different formats for the 18 holes: Holes 1 – 6 = Shamble format; Holes 7 – 12 = One Best Ball;

Champions’ Dinner Private Dining Room January 21 | 6 pm

2 players). The Final Match will take place on Sunday, February 12th, and at the conclusion, we will crown

Join us in celebrating the past

our champion. Register in the Golf

Holes 13 – 18 is a Scramble.

champions and runners-up from

Shop, on ForeTees or by faxing the

Register in the Golf Shop,

the 2011 golf season.

Entry Form to 949.856.7003.

on ForeTees or fax forms to 949.856.7003.

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Ladies’ Guest Day

Ladies’ Team Practice

February 14 | 9 am Shotgun

Men’s Senior Net Match Play

Save the date for the Ladies’ February

February 24 - March 4 | 9 am

The 2012 Ladies’ Team Play Practice

14th Guest Day. Register in the Golf

This event is open to players 55 and

Matches begin on Thursday, March

Shop, on ForeTees or fax forms to

older as of February 24th, 2012. Tee

1st. Those interested in playing in

949.856.7003.

Times for the Qualifying Round and

the Ladies’ Team Play should contact

all Matches begin at approximately

Nicole Middaugh (Team Play Captain)

9 am. Qualifying Round to establish

at enmiddaugh@earthlink.net.

Couples’ Twilight Nine Hole

Thursdays | March 1 - 15

the top 16 players will take place on Friday, February 24th. Round I

February 19 | 2 pm

Matches will take place on Saturday,

Save the Date for the February 19th

February 25th (16 players reduced

Couples’ Twilight Nine Hole. No-host

to 8). Round II Matches will take

dinner and awards following play.

place on Sunday, February 26th (8

Register in the Golf Shop, on ForeTees

players reduced to 4). Round III

or fax forms to 949.856.7003.

Matches will take place on Saturday, March 3rd (4 players reduced to 2).

The Final Match will take place on

President’s Day Driving Range and Course Open February 20

Sunday, March 4th. Register in the Golf Shop, on ForeTees or fax forms to 949.856.7003.

Driving range and practice areas open at 7 am, and the golf course opens at 7:30 am.

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