Shady Canyon Spring Magazine 2011

shady canyon A Private Club Experience

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Dedication. Talent.

Hard work. And that’s long before anyone tees off.

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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. While the primary focus is the golf course, our social amenities, including dining and fitness, are outstanding in their own right. Above all, we aspire to the highest values so that every Regular Golf and Social Member is proud to be a part of our Shady Canyon family. Pride of Membership is our common denominator exhibited through sharing warm welcomes and fond farewells in our home away from home.

A limited number of Memberships are available at Shady Canyon Golf Club and are by invitation only.

Please inquire through the Membership Office for information regarding Regular Golf and Social Membership.

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President’s Letter

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hady Canyon Golf Club is one of the finest clubs in the country and is located in one of the most scenic settings in Orange County.

Rugged and unspoiled, this stunning landscape blesses us with a oneof-a-kind backdrop each time we set foot on the property.

Member, However, Membership in Shady Canyon Golf Club is about much more Dear than the location – it is about the sense of belonging, the personalized service, the memories made with our friends and family, and a lifestyle that most

The Holiday Season is quickly appr the custom, as in most Private Clubs, of r you throughout the year. Contributing to Fundtoenables you, our Members, to expres I am very proud to introduce the new Shady Canyon Lifestyle Magazine our Members and prospective ensures a fair and practical distribution of members. It is our intention to share the Shady Canyon lifestyle in a new format that clearly reveals what benefit of the Club's employees (managem life is like behind the gates. The first edition of the magazine is verycontributing to our Holiday Fund. dream about.

much an overview of all the amenities and benefits we as Members have

To establish this fund, $100 has been you who use the Club frequently you migh of passing it along to someone who may have inquired about the Club. optional; if you would like to increase or As Members, we are stewards of the Club; our friends, family membersController, Michael O’Heany at moheany@ at our pleasure. I encourage you to read the magazine with the thought

and acquaintances often look to us for information about the Club. This magazine is the perfect communication tool.

The Board of Directors and the staff and wish all of our Members a Happy Holid

wa r m Sincerely,

regards,

President, Board of Directors Glenn Schafer, President

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shady canyon A Private Club Experience M e m b e r sh ip C h a ir m a n Dan Hedigan C re at ive D ire c to r Zack Bates E d ito r Jeannie Drake E d ito r ia l C o n t r ibu t io n s Steve Buck, Chad Smith, Brian Gunson, Linda Thomas, Raphael Tuch, Alexis Wensman, Nicole Fournier, Zack Bates Ph oto g r a ph y Andrea Bricco, John Connell, Dawn Lowrey Rick Chatillon, Zack Bates Spe c ia l Th a n ks Bill Overfelt, Nicole Fournier, Toni Alexander, David DiRienzo, Mark Toto, Jeannie Drake P ub l ish in g a n d D ist r ibu t io n

A dve rt isin g Sa l e s Zack Bates (949) 856-7012 zbates@shadycanyongolfclub.com

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A secluded retreat for families and friends to gather and enjoy the best of what a private golf club can offer.

An evening celebrated by and for the Shady Canyon’s Golf Tournament Champions of 2010.

California dining at its best. Complete with indoor and outdoor venues, private rooms and more...

Featured monthly wine dinners and tastings with guest vintners, wineries and member winemakers.

A Golfers Golf Course

Champions Awards Dinner

Explore your Culinary Desires

Wine Enthusiasts

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July 13th - 16th, 2011 e members of Shady Canyon set the bar for one of the most exciting and memorable golf tournaments in the southwest.

Practice Round Wednesday, July 13 Stag Night Wednesday, July 13 Tournament Play ursday, July 14 & Friday, July 15 Championship Final Trophy Presentaion & Gala Reception Saturday, July 16

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Shady Canyon Charity Foundation Outreach to the community through Member giving and events.

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Wedding Bells Shady Canyon’s secluded and private setting makes your special day, that much more special.

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The golf course, Clubhouse and pool are filled with the sounds of friends and families creating memories and traditions at the Club.

An interview with long time Member and Anaheim Ducks CEO, Michael Schulman.

Summer at the Club

Entertaining at the Honda Center

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Ladies, join us for the Shady Canyon Annual Sycamore Tournament featuring fabulous food, wonderful friends and excellent golf.

Invitations to be mailed Mid May.

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Shady Canyon Golf Club embodies the perfect relationship between a golf course and its surrounding environment.

The Tom Fazio design, set on 300 ruggedly beautiful acres,

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By Brian Gunson, Director of Golf

evokes a timeless quality, masterfully blending with the contours of the land to create a property whose true purpose has been discovered.

This spectacular setting is the heart of Shady Canyon Golf Club, providing an intimate, secluded retreat for families and friends to gather and enjoy the best of what a private golf club can offer. Shady Canyon’s golf facilities are unrivaled by any golf club throughout the country.

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Prof essio n a l I n s t ru ct i o n Shady Canyon Golf Club offers the best possible instruction. A full staff of highly regarded PGA and LPGA professionals and apprentices provides personal and group lessons, allowing every Member to benefit from teachers thoroughly versed in the game.

Prac tic e Fac i l i t i e s A full-service practice range featuring practice bunkers and a large chipping green presents the ideal setting to fine-tune your golf game. There is also a quiet, secluded area specifically created to practice chipping, pitching and short yardage golf shots. Two large putting greens, situated near the Clubhouse, provide almost every conceivable putt encountered on the golf course.

Hole after hole, the course deepens in intrigue and challenge. The front nine dips in and out of rocky ravines; there are some areas of the course that feel completely isolated. The back nine roughly follows Shady Creek deep into the canyon and incorporates stands of graceful sycamores.

Several holes are nestled against the nature

preserve and include an abundance of trees and rock outcroppings. The course ascends natural hillsides before heading back toward the Clubhouse.

From one day to the next, Shady Canyon never feels or plays the same - high praise for any course. As Fazio said, “Because of the vastness of size and scale, the amount of acres, the natural environment, rock outcroppings, vegetation and open space views, the potential for golf at Shady Canyon is just sensational.�

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golf course architect

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Shady Canyon has the possibility of being as good a golf course as we’ve ever done and as good as any course there ever is.

- Tom Fazio

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Recognized by his peers as the world’s preeminent golf course architect, Tom Fazio participates in only the finest projects. Shady Canyon is another credit to his world-famous portfolio, and the course has garnished multiple awards from the press, including a current number 13 ranking in California by Golf Digest.

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The Fazio philosophy: In creating his courses, Fazio honors a commitment to quality as well as the unique character and natural beauty of each setting. Shady Canyon’s golf course perfectly reflects Tom Fazio’s philosophy. He gracefully melds the course into the natural terrain providing golfers of all abilities an exciting challenge and a sense of tradition and greatness.

About Tom Faz i o Throughout his 40+ years in golf course design, Tom Fazio and his staff of talented designers have been recognized for creating award-winning courses throughout the United States. No living designer has more credits on Golf Digest’s list of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses and Golfweek’s collection of America’s Best. The Golf Digest poll for Best Modern Day Golf Course Architect was discontinued after Tom claimed the award three consecutive times, and he has

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also received The Old Tom Morris Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Fazio emphasizes the premise that “Golf courses Fazio attributes this success to maintaining a team

should reflect the natural beauty of their environments.”

concept in design shared by the senior associates on his

Maintaining that principle, Fazio Golf Course Designers

staff, some of whom have worked with Tom for more

strive to follow design priorities that include creating

than 30 years. This visionary group, with a diverse base

harmonious transitions from existing topographical

of knowledge and united love for the game of golf,

conditions, developing courses that offer golfers of

enable Fazio Golf Course Designers to continue to

varying skill a challenging yet enjoyable experience, and

create courses that are noted throughout the industry for

providing each member and guest with optimum use of

their excellence.

the property.

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Golf Champions of 2010

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Shady Canyon held its second Champions

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Dinner on Saturday, January 22. All of the Club’s 2010 winners were recognized for their achievements, and the evening came to a close with the announcement of the overall points Champion Golfers of the year.

Robyn Puckett won the Ladies’ Gross prize; Christina Bak won the Ladies’ Net prize; Eoin Middaugh won the Men’s Gross prize; and Mike Gallegos won the Men’s Net prize.

To conclude the evening, the Club held a surprise “chip-off” for our Champion Golfers.

All four Champions had a “Minute To Win

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It” in the Reception area of the Clubhouse.

Both Ladies proved their earned status, but unfortunately the Men narrowly missed out.

1. Tim and Kathy Patten 2. Eugene, Carol and Sarah Choi 3. Brian Gunson, Eoin Middaugh, Mike Gallegos, Robyn Puckett, Christina Bak and Jack Mitchell 4. Isako Takata and daughter 5. Chris Smith, Jay Yoon, Karen Ann, Kathryn Smith, 6. Harry, Kai Shen and Robert Deng. 7.

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By Zack Bates

Ke e pi n g u p wi t h M i c hael Schul man’s schedul e is qui te th e ta s k.

Devot e d fam i ly m an an d long time member of Sh a d y C a n yo n , Schulman serves as the Chairman of the Board of Anaheim Arena Management, CEO of the Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club, Chairman of the Board of the Anaheim Ducks Foundation, Board Member of NHL Enterprises and Managing Director of H&S Ventures. Schulman also serves on many nonprofit boards. He has been a member of the University of California, Irvine Foundation Board since 1991 and he serves on the boards of the Samueli Foundation, Samueli Institute for Information Biology, the Orange County Jewish Campus and Anaheim Ducks Foundation. He is also a current member of the boards of Telluride Ski and Golf Company and KDOC Television, a founding member of the Sports Business Institute (SBI) Advisory Council and is responsible for overseeing several ice and roller rinks.

Photo Above: Shady Canyon’s January Men’s Guest Day. Tim Ryan and Michael Schulman with Jerry Mattes and Brian Hirth

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I had the opportunity to sit down with the Duck’s CEO to get his insight and thoughts regarding the Ducks, basketball and membership at Shady Canyon.

finish strong and moved ourselves from

the Honda Center. The Kings have

12th to 4th place and into playoffs.

decided to stay in Sacramento and

Unfortunately, we lost in the first

see if the city will help in building a

round but it was a pretty good season

more up-to-date arena. If not they

considering all the problems that we

could be back looking for a new

had.

place to play, like Orange County.

We made a number of presentations

What was it like b ei n g C E O of a team t hat wo n

Bes i d e s b e in g re sp o n sib l e

to the NBA and they were quite

th e coveted Sta n l ey C up ?

fo r t h e h o c key sid e o f

impressed with our building and

Unbelievable is the first word that

t hi n g s yo u a l so h ave

area. There is no question in my

comes to mind. It was my second

res p o n sib il it y ove r t h e

mind that professional basketball

year as CEO with the Ducks, we had

a ren a , w h at is t h at l ike a n d

will be successful in Orange County

made it to the Conference Finals the

how d o e s t h at wo rk?

and that someday soon we will get

year before, but I was still not ready.

The Honda Center puts on close to

a team. The economic effect on our

The atmosphere at the rink and in

200 events a year so hockey represents

local businesses will be enormous.

the community was at a heightened

about 30% of the overall activities.

level that I have never experienced

The venue was recently listed as one of

Wit h a l l t h at yo u’re

before. Every win was exhilarating

the five most successful arenas in North

in vo lve d w i t h , h ow d o yo u

and every loss was upsetting, so it

America. We have recently had such

f in d t im e to u s e t h e Clu b?

became an emotional roller-coaster.

diverse events such as the NCAA Sweet

My schedule is quite busy with

In the meantime the business side

Sixteen, Roger Waters, Disney on Ice,

many aspects of the Honda Center

of hockey continued and each game

professional bull riding, Lady Gaga and

as well as the charitable foundations

was a major event that needed

UFC fighting so there is rarely a dull

my family and I are involved in.

massive organization. Even after

moment. For most of the events we

When I first joined the Club, I used

we won there were numerous major

share the revenue and expenses with

it mostly for business and setting up

business decisions that needed to

the act and hopefully at the end of the

tee times around business meetings.

be made including opening up

day we make some money.

When you’re a new member, you don’t know many people, however

our season three months later in Hav in g g row n u p in

since then I’ve enjoyed getting to

Sacr a m e n to , a n d l e av in g at

know other members. I also like

H ow did this sea s o n go?

t he h e ig h t o f t h e K in g’s

that the Golf Shop can setup a

We had a bad start and we ended up

s ucc e ss, I wa s e xc it e d w h e n

tee time for me to play with short

playing catch up all season. Midway

t he M a lo o f b rot h e r s we re

notice. I’ve found this a great way to

through the season Getz, one of our

loo kin g to m ove t h e K in g s

meet new people.

star players got hurt and then at the

to O r a n g e C o u n t y. I s t h at

end of the season our star goalie

goi n g to h a p pe n ?

got hurt, so we always seemed to be

Not next season but one day soon we

behind. WE managed, however, to

will have professional basketball at

London.

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Wine Festival

By Raphael Tuch, Clubhouse Manager

On June 24, Shady Canyon Golf Club will celebrate its 8th Annual Wine & Art Festival.

This perennial sell-out event is considered one of the best events of the year by many of our Members.

The festival is situated under an airy canopy on our Great Event Lawn with sweeping views of the Golf Course and the rugged hillside.

Pick up your wine glass and a map of the wineries and be transported to the wine country. Over 50 wineries from all over the world will be ready to pour you a taste of their wonderful wines. Maybe start the evening with a glass of Champagne from Taittinger or a Blanc de Blancs from Schramsberg.

Of course, there are all the well-known wineries like Chateau Montelena, Darioush, Dominus, Far Niente, Flowers, Grgich Hills, Pahlmeyer, Patz & Hall, Paul Hobbs, Rombauer, Silver Oak, Stag’s Leap and many more.

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Last year, four of our Member-owned wineries were also present: Fazeli Cellars, Landy Family Vineyards, Layer Cake and Moment of Truth.

Now, it is time to explore some up-and-coming wineries. Have you heard of Alpha Omega, Orin Swift, Redmon, Salvestrin or Tres Sabores; why not try some new wine regions – Croatia anyone?

If you are running low on wine glasses or decanters, you will have the opportunity to purchase the latest from Austrian glassmaker, Riedel.

As the day turns into night and an amber glow takes over the mood, mingle with your friends to the sounds of live entertainment. Stop by the exquisite food stations, created by Chef Dominique and his culinary team. Get a taste of sea bass and shrimp mousse en-croute, mini abalone with ginger butter, curried scallops with nectarine salsa, duck confit and foie gras tamales, carved Napa Valley leg of lamb, grilled beef tenderloin, international and domestic cheeses, freshly prepared sushi and delectable desserts.

On the north side of the event area, you will find our artists’ wall. In the past years several artists like wine painter Thomas Arvid, plein air artists Val Carson and Lynn Wiederman, photographer John Connell, sculptor and painter Andrew Myers, sculptor Daniel Oropeza, official Grammy artist Todd White and others displayed their works.

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Classically trained in France, Executive Chef Dominique Briaire has been serving Members and their guests new and exciting dishes at Shady Canyon since 2004.

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plates and palettes

There are many choices for dining and entertaining at Shady Canyon Golf Club. All of them, as luxurious as they are, are like an extension of our Members’ homes – intimate and

e xplor e yo u r c u lin a ry desir es

By The Food and Beverage Committee

completely comfortable.

With staff that consists of first-class, award-winning professionals with international experience, you can guarantee that your every need will be met. Our Executive Chef, Dominique Briaire, creates and changes the menus frequently, paying attention to seasonal and indigenous cuisine. Craving something that doesn’t appear on the menu? Not a problem. As long as the ingredients can be found in the kitchen, the chef and his staff will be happy to prepare whatever you desire!

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Mi xed G ril l The Mixed Grill can accommodate up to 180 guests for a seated event.

The grandeur of this space and the magnificence of its view make the Club’s Mixed Grill a perfect setting for larger groups!

For receptions

the space accommodates up to 250 guests. This space also shares an expansive patio for pre-receptions.

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Its rustic beauty makes it an ideal location for large wedding receptions, birthday parties and outdoor fundraisers. This is truly a one-of-a-kind unique space bringing the guests close to nature and adding a touch of Tuscany.

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Exe c utive B oa rd ro o m The Boardroom is very spacious with windows on two sides of the room and a beautiful view. When utilizing the existing wooden table and padded executive chairs, the Boardroom accommodates up to 20 guests. Not only is this room perfect for private corporate meetings, the elegant ambiance also makes a perfect setting for small dinner parties with up to 30 guests.

P r ivate Dining Ro o m This room, with an adjoining patio, is ideal for various business functions, including seminars, forums and holiday celebrations! The simplicity of the Club’s Private Dining Room lends to its versatility. The maximum capacity for a seated event is 80 guests. For receptions using both the Private Dining Room and Patio, this space can accommodate up to 150 guests. The views are rustic and truly reflect the overall image of Shady Canyon Golf Club.

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Chateau Montelena Wine Dinner

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Shady Canyon Golf Club welcomed Chateau Montelena’s Matt Crafton, Assistant Winemaker, and George Blanckensee, Hospitality Manager, to host our February Wine Dinner.

Chateau Montelena was established in 1882 in the Napa Valley, and their 1973 Chardonnay was one of the winners at the famous Paris Tasting in 1976, where California wines outshined their

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French counterparts and established California as a serious winemaking region in the world.

During the reception Members and guests where able to taste the 2009 Riesling from Potter Valley, while servers passed appetizers of frog legs and beet bruschetta. Executive Chef Dominique Briaire paired a wonderful dinner with the exceptional wines of Chateau Montelena.

1. Tom and Angela Reyes with Bernard and Robyn Puckett 2. Chef Dominique, Matt Crafton, George Blackensee and Raphael Tuch. 3. Troy and Jamie Medley, George and Susan Wood with Mike and Dana Kiley 4. Julie Watson with Eoin and Nicole Middaugh 5. Ken and Betty Potalivo with guests.

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Wine Enthusiasts

This past winter, Shady Canyon Golf Club invited its Member-owned wineries to present their favorite wines at our February Wine Dinner.

Thank you to the Members who were able to participate.

A Meritage of Sh a d y C an yon Winemakers

Mike & Tammy Noggle and Larry & Patty Noggle WaterFront Cellars | www.waterfrontcellars.com BJ & Wendy Fazeli Fazeli Cellars | www.fazelicellars.com Mike & Christina Landy Landy Family Vineyards | www.landyvineyards.com Chris & Gina Radomski Layer Cake Wine | www.layercakewine.com

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Authentic Italian

By Executive Chef, Dominique Briaire

t h e e s s e n c e o f i ta l i a n c o o k i n g t o d ay i s s i m p l i c i t y . one uses the freshest seasonal ingredients possible, a n d t h e n u s e s b a s i c c o o k i n g t e c h n i q u e s t o s i m p ly e n h a n c e t h e n at u r a l f l av o r o f t h e f o o d . . .

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Spaghettini and Seafood Pomodoro Yields: 4 servings

For the Seafood:

Ingredients

Make sure to use a sauté pan big enough to sauté all

1 lb. spagettini pasta

of the seafood. On high heat, season the seafood with

Seafood:

salt, pepper and chili flakes. When the pan is very hot,

12 Alaskan snow crab claws

add the grapeseed oil and then start by sautéing the

8 oz. squid ring

crab claws, about 1 minute on each side. Next, add the

8 jumbo shrimp cut into 8 pieces

shrimp pieces and continue to sauté on high heat for 1 or 2 minutes. Finally, add the squid ring and continue

Pomodoro Sauce: 1 lb. cherry tomatoes (remove stems and cut in half) ½

lb.

Roma

tomatoes

peeled,

no

to sauté until it turns opaque.

seeds

(diced ½”)

Remove all seafood from the pan and place in a

2 oz. minced shallots

colander. Keeping the pan very hot, add shallots and

1 oz. minced garlic ½ cup white wine 4 tablespoon olive oil

all the tomatoes at the same time. Stir well, add garlic and white wine and let cook for a few minutes. Add

1 large buffalo mozzarella ball (diced ½”)

half of the mozzarella and let cook until melted. Add

½ cup fresh basil (cut in julienne)

half of the basil julienne, then return seafood to the

salt

pot and mix well with pomodoro sauce. When all of

pepper

the seafood is hot, remove the crab claws and set aside,

chili flakes 4 tablespoon grapeseed oil for cooking

then add spaghettini and mix again. Check seasonings.

Preparation

Serve the Spaghettini

For the Spaghettini:

Divide spaghettini and seafood into four pasta bowls

Boil 6 quarts of water with 2 tbsp. of salt. When water

and place extra seafood around the spaghettini. Add 3

is boiling, add pasta and stir. Return to a boil, stirring

crab claws on top and then sprinkle with the rest of the

the pasta occasionally, and let cook until al dente

julienne of basil and the remaining buffalo mozzarella.

(7 minutes). Strain spaghettini and then drizzle 2 tbsp.

Drizzle with the olive oil and serve.

of olive oil on it. Keep the pasta warm over a double boiler.

I recommend De Cecco brand #11, but any kind will work

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Charity Foundation

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Shady Canyon Golf Club is nestled in a unique area in Orange County, and although the Club is not easily seen by the public at large, our Members are deeply imbedded in the community.

Creating a Shady Canyon Golf Club Charitable Foundation

was unanimously supported by the Club Board of Directors.

“Our Members are very active in the community, and with

our own Charitable Foundation our Members have the

privilege of supporting local charities through their very own 501(c)(3),” says Steve Buck, General Manager.

One of the advantages of having a foundation within the

Club is that we are able to carefully select and assess the charities we wish to support. The Charitable Foundation Board of Directors has determined it will concentrate on families in crisis, children in need, the elderly and terminally ill, the homeless and promoting literacy and education.

Having a direct relationship with selected organizations makes the joy of giving that much more personal and rewarding.

Knowing that your community is benefitting

from your Club’s involvement provides a sense of pride and camaraderie amongst Members.

The flexibility to create and organize fundraising within

the Club allows the process to be not only fun, but done

in a fashion that is comfortable for our Members. One

charitable golf tournament and gala will be held each year, while, smaller more intimate events may be held throughout the year.

If you would like to learn more about the Charitable

Foundation or how you can get involved, please contact General Manager, Steve Buck.

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M e m b e r T r a d i t io n s

One of the great benefits of being a member at any private club is the ability to create family memories and traditions.

A Pl ace fo r Fami ly, Fr ie n d s and Me m or ie s

As you walk down the halls and corridors, you are constantly reminded of the intimate family dinner you shared to celebrate a birthday or the first time one of your children sat on Santa’s lap.

At Shady Canyon, we strive to make those memories as special as we can, creating personalized touches you won’t find anywhere else and anticipating your every need.

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M othe r’s Day B ru nch Mother’s Day is a time of commemoration and celebration for moms. It is a time of family gatherings and crayonscribbled “I Love You’s.”

Each year, Shady Canyon hosts a Mother’s Day buffet complete with indoor and outdoor seating, live music, kid’s entertainment and photographs of you and your family.

An elaborate spread of brunch favorites awaits you and your family as well as traditional mamosas, champagnes and sparkling wines.

Eas ter Sun day B ru n ch Easter is the time of springtime festivals, a time to welcome back the tulips, the crocuses and the daffodils.

It’s a time of new suits, new dresses and patent-leather shoes. And a time of chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and colored eggs. Shady Canyon welcomes its Members to a family-friendly brunch buffet complete with kid’s activities including balloon artists, a petting zoo and our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Driving Range.

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Fathe r’s Day B ru nch & Barbecue Father’s Day is a day to honor your father, and also all men who have been father figures in your life - whether a stepfather, uncle, grandfather or “big brother.” So buckle up, throw on your best Tommy Bahama shirt and hang out at the Club all day. Start the day with a traditional brunch buffet or party into the night at our outdoor barbecue with live music.

Lad ie s’ Sycam o re There’s nothing better than “wowing” your friends with over-the-top service at an over-the-top tournament. Our Ladies’ Sycamore is a spectacular two-day outting with an exquisite luncheon and awards ceremony to make your friends ask when they can come back again.

M e n’s Talo n Cup If you like to show off your golf skills and your Club to your friends, then this is the tournament to attend. Shady Canyon’s Talon Cup is a four-day experience that includes a kick-off Longest Drive Contest and Stag Night where fighting has been permitted (inside the ring, that is)!

The Saturday Championship Round is accompanied by eliminated participants and Members through the final holes, cheering you on until the final putt.

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Wedding Bells

By Alexis Wensman, Director of Catering

ur e xc lus i ve p ro pert y o f f er s bot h indo o r and o u t d o o r set ti n g s . E x pe r ienc e a to u c h o f t u sc a ny w it h ro lling h ills and s pe c tac ul a r v i ew s. Creat e a u niqu e v isio n t hat re fle cts wh o you are a s a co up le.

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W

edding fashion has evolved over the years.

Today’s bride likes to think “out of the box.”

The thought of mixing up what would be a typical

wedding standard is paramount. Square, wooden dance floors might now be diamond-shaped white

vinyl. Round tables have become passé. The most

creative bride chooses table groupings of square and rectangle tables.

One of the most interesting trends is the addition of

late night cocktail parties. At Shady Canyon, we call it the “after party.” The cake has been cut and some of your guests have left for home. Why not move the

remaining guests to another space, which is decorated with hip lounge furniture and rotating LED lights, for

continued dancing with your most intimate friends?

Another trend is to create a lounge around your dance floor with the dining tables on the outskirts of the site.

Once your guests have finished their meals and are

dancing the night away, they can bring their drinks over to the fun furniture and enjoy the rest of the evening in a more casual, communal setting.

Lighting is an important element that is often the last detail a bride considers. It is what creates the ambiance for the evening. From soft candles to create romantic

warmth to Gobos swirling around the dance floor in bright colors and inventive shapes, make your color unexpected. One recent bride changed the lighting

color in the room with each dinner course, which added excitement throughout the meal.

It is the small details that are often the most fun to create.

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Whether it’s napkins tied with a strand of

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crystals or a sprig of rosemary placed on top of the napkin, give your guests something to talk about.

Consider pictures of you and your fiancée – from early childhood to present - in eclectic frames on

featured vendors E ve nt De s igne r : Bryan Wark

each dining table. Your guests are there because

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as they share the photos.

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they care about you, and they will love to reminisce

We strive to make the planning process simple and seamless for our brides. We want you to relax and

enjoy the experience of designing your special day.

F lo r is t: Andrew Gromek / Couture Flowers Lighting: AKJohnston Designs www.akjohnston.com

Line ns : Wildflower Linens

As a Catering Director and Wedding Coordinator for

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are some of the top designers in Orange County.

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some 20 years, I offer a list of preferred vendors who

Photo gr aphe r : Ira Lippke

All vendors are familiar with the Club and work

R e ntals : Signature Party Rentals

cohesively together. We can offer you a one-stop

place for planning as your vendors come to meet

with you at the Club. Truly the most effective way to plan the event is to have everyone involved meet

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We d d ing Co o rd inato r : Kai Kanatsiz www.katanoevents.com

together to discuss each person’s role in making your day perfect.

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The Spa and Fitness Center is a luxurious Santa Barbara colonial-style building adjacent to the Main Clubhouse.

Members can enjoy resort-style accommodations, including

health & welln e s s

a fitness center, spa and poolside cabanas, along with our junior Olympic pool and whirlpool.

a place for reflection

Th e Fit n e ss C e n t e r

By Linda Thomas, Spa & Fitness Director

Our Fitness Center features top-quality equipment, including, Technogym, PreCor and StarTrac. The Locker Rooms are spacious and include steam rooms with complete amenities. Our certified professional trainers and class instructors provide the highest quality instruction, including fitness conditioning, golf bio-mechanics, injury prevention and rehabilitation, designed to help you reach your individual goals. Group fitness classes offer a wide range of options, from yoga to spinning to boot camp.

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Golf Specific P ers on a l Tra i n i n g

The Spa offers a relaxing and pampering experience set

This exclusive program was developed by Steve Hutchins,

in the tranquil environment of Shady Canyon’s natural

DC, and Linda Thomas, Spa & Fitness Director, to

preserve. This is your place to indulge and relax while

provide our Members with the latest training techniques

having a results-oriented treatment. Currently, we offer

for golf improvement. The program includes a complete

massages, facials and body treatments with experienced,

assessment, including foot stability, rotation and flexibility

qualified therapists and aestheticians.

analysis as well as program development.

The Spa features professional skincare lines from Kerstin Florian® and Epicuren in our treatments. For your convenience, we have created an on-line boutique featuring skincare products as well as unique gifts.

Po o l sid e Members can enjoy traditional cabanas and lounge chairs or swim in the Junior Olympic Pool. There is also a whirlpool spa and children’s wading pool with extended views to the golf course. During the summer months, food service is offered, and Thursday evenings feature a poolside barbecue with live music for the whole family to enjoy. Spa services can also be arranged for special occasions or parties in advance.

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C l u b S pot l ig h t

Fl ag flown in Afghanistan

re tu r ns to Shady Canyon Golf Club

This special American Flag will be raised and flown for distinguished events and holidays to honor our men and women in the armed services.

Shady Canyon Golf Club is honored to have had one of its own American flags flown in Afghanistan. The American flag left Shady Canyon on January 25, 2011, and was flown over the 1st Marine Division (Forward) Headquarters, Camp Leatherneck, in the Helmand province of Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom on February 8. The base of where the flag was flown is a memorial to the Marines that have been killed in action in the area. The accompanying flag was dedicated and flown courtesy of Lt. Col. David C. Weir, USMC and Lt. Col. Grant Williams, USMC Reserves, in honor of Shady Canyon Golf Club.

Photographs: Shady Canyon Golf Club’s American flag at Camp Leatherneck (Top). Dedication Certificate by Lt. Col. David C. Weir, USMC and Lt. Col. Grant Williams, USMC Reserves (Above).

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Summer is the busiest and most energetic time of the year. The golf course, Clubhouse and pool are filled with the sounds of friends and families creating memories and traditions at the Club. With events that range from family friendly and informal to adult-oriented and elegant, there is sure to be something for everyone.

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Summer Golf Camps

Dive-in Movies and Movies on the Lawn

Golf is one of the most difficult and most rewarding

Not your typical night at the movies – ours are so much

games that can be played competitively as well as socially.

more fun! During the summer, another way to enjoy the

It is a sport unlike most that can be played well through

fantastic weather is by enjoying a movie outdoors. On

adulthood. It is also a game of honor, integrity and

two Sundays during the summer, we offer dinner and a

sportsmanship – attributes every parent hopes his or her

movie outside - either poolside where children can watch

children will embody. The game of golf teaches us values

from floating pool toys or on the Great Event Lawn

that will carry into our daily lives and help mold each

cuddled up in blankets. Dinner, popcorn, beverages and

player into a better person as well as a better golfer. Of

a sundae bar are provided both evenings. In the weeks

course, no one would play if it wasn’t also fun. During

leading up to movie night, three choices are announced,

the summer, Shady Canyon Golf Camps are available for

allowing children to get involved and vote for the movie

children ages 6 to 16 of every skill level.

of their choice.

4th of July 5k

Summer Campout

Lace up your running shoes and join your fellow Members

The Shady Canyon Campout is quickly becoming one of

to kick off the 4th of July weekend with our Second

the most popular and well-attended events at the Club.

Annual 5K around the golf course. Bring the kids and

It’s a good thing it’s held on one of the longest holes on

come dressed in your patriotic gear. Following the event,

the course! This is a family-friendly event that the adults

stay and enjoy a wonderful pancake breakfast.

may enjoy even more than the kids. Members, their

All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Shady

children and friends line up earlier and earlier each year

Canyon Charitable Foundation.

to get a prime piece of real estate to pitch their tents. The day is filled with music, campground games, and a chuck

Thursday Poolside Cookouts Looking for a way to enjoy the long summer days and a casual way to dine with your family during the week?

wagon barbecue. As day turns into evening, everyone gathers around the campfire for s’mores, singing and maybe even a nightcap.

Well, grab the kids and the swimsuits and head over to the pool for our weekly Thursday Night Barbecues. Chef Dominique and his staff will prepare an extensive dinner that is sure to please even the pickiest eater.

Regular dinner menu is also available in the Mixed Grill.

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Calendar

of

Events

Seven Before Seven

Penfolds Wine Dinner

Mixed Grill Bar

Private Dining Room

Enjoy Chef Dominique’s unique

Australia’s most famous wine

Thursdays | 5 pm - 7 pm

May 20 | 6 pm

$7 menu items before 7 pm every

since the early 1950’s, plays host

Thursday. Choose from sliders to

to Shady Canyon’s May Wine

creative salads - great for a quick

Dinner. Join Chef Dominique on a

bite on the way home or for bringing

journey through the outback with his

the kids up for dinner.

thoughtfully prepared culinary dishes Father’s Day Barbecue & Concert

Easter Sunday Brunch

paired with Penfolds’ wines.

Clubhouse and Patios

April 24 | Reservations 10 am

Memorial Day Pool Party & Barbecue

More than chocolate eggs and

pastel colors, Shady Canyon hosts

Fitness Center Pool

a sumptuous brunch buffet, family

May 30 | 12 pm

Claim your cabana early as the afternoon will be rockin’ with a

photos, a children’s petting zoo,

no-host bar, summertime barbecue

bounce house and our Annual

favorites, pool games and a DJ

Easter Egg Hunt.

Member Wine Dinner

taking your requests.

Bocce Ball on the Great Event Lawn

Annual Wine Festival

May-July | 5 pm

Great Event Lawn

live music and the crack of colliding

With over 150 wines, there’s sure to

The warm evening sun, cocktails,

June 24 | 6 pm

bocce balls make an unbeatable

be something to satisfy your palette,

combination of fun to kickoff your

complete with local artists, live

weekend.

music and artfully crafted fare to pair with your favorite wines. This is one Memorial Day Barbecue

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of the standout events of the year.

Social Member 9 Hole

Poolside Cookouts Fitness Center Pool

Golf Course

Enjoy live music, a chef-prepared

Join us for a mixed-scramble social

August 27 | 2 pm

Thursdays | June 30 - September 1

9-hole event followed by cocktails

barbecue and cocktails out on the

and dinner on the Mixed Grill Patio.

Pool Deck every Thursday evening beginning at 5 pm.

Fourth of July

Annual Wine and Art Festival

Labor Day Poolside Barbecue

Fitness Center Pool

Fitness Center Pool

Soak up the sun and celebrate

Come and celebrate the end of

September 5 | 12 pm

July 4 | 12 pm

summer at our Annual Labor Day

the red, white and blue poolside.

Poolside Barbecue. Enjoy live music

Our Independence Day barbecue

with great food and good friends.

features a no-host bar, live music and fun pool games.

Justin Wine Dinner

Poolside Cookouts

Family Camp Out Golf Course | Hole 11 September 10 - 11

Private Dining Room

Pile up the golf cart for a family

July 22 | 6 pm

camp out like no other, featuring

Join Executive Chef Dominique

zip-lines, rock climbing, a water

as he pairs these fantastic Paso

balloon toss, wagon wheel

Robles wines with his five culinary

barbecue, no-host bar, campfire

creations.

s’mores and live music.

Family Camp Out

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