A Charlotte Tradition
May 2020 |Member Newsletter
Dear Members,
It’s hard to believe we have arrived to May already. The world around us certainly has changed and we are all effected by these daily changes. One thing that hasn’t changed is the amazing Club that our Members and Staff call home. With an amazing response from our Members, the Staff here have genuinely felt compassion and care from many of you as we navigate unprecedented events.
As we move into the summer months, there are still many unknown aspects of how things will be around the Club. The Golf Courses are staying busy and fortunately the bunker renovations have continued and should wrap up by the end of the month. Thank you to everyone for continuing to support the Club by ordering curbside meals and takeout meals.
Typically early May we are preparing an amazing Mother’s Day experience for families. We hope this year brings with it its own special memories as the Culinary team will have a delicious meal ready to make Mom’s day. Thank you again to everyone for being a Member of Raintree Country Club. It is the Members that make a Club and we are so glad to have each and every Member as part of the Raintree Family. Sincerely,
Jim Troutman, General Manager
Click image for a message from General Manager Jim Troutman
Membership News
Wow it’s May already! I know we are all ready to get back to normal and hopefully soon that will be the case all across the country. The Club has remained busy the last couple months as golfers have been filling up the course every day. Thankfully the Tennis courts are back open and we are glad to see all those players returning. Thank you to everyone for their continued support of the Club through takeout orders, food donations in the community and to the Employee Assistance Fund. Our Club continues to show what it means to be a part of the community and family to each other. It looks like we will still be at home for a bit, check out the video to the right for an easy way to make ice cream right at home! Thank you again for everyone’s support and we all look forward to seeing you at the Club soon. Danielle Landers, Director of Membership
Photo Contest!
Click image for a message from Director of Membership Danielle Landers
The Tee Sheets have been really busy the last couple months and May will be no different! We would love for you to submit your favorite photograph from Raintree. This could be you with your family, a sunset shot of 18th hole or a shot of your buddy nearly falling into the water to hit a shot! Submit photos to info@raintreecc.net and be entered to win a prize at the end of the month. We look forward to seeing all the wonderful experiences you all are having around the Club!
Golf News
New Golf Shop Merchandise: Please stop in the golf shop and check out the newest apparel from Turtleson, FootJoy and Travis Mathew. Please note that the golf shop is still open for all of your merchandise needs; Golf Balls, Gloves, Hats, Apparel and Equipment. We are limiting one person at a time to shop with the assistance of golf shop personnel. Driving Range and Lessons: We are excited to currently have the entire practice facility available to the membership. Please note that we will have limited spots available to practice, so we ask everyone to be mindful of how long you practice. The range must be shared so that everyone can have access before their round. We will have blocked areas in between each mat to ensure we are abiding by the social distancing policy. Please be sure not to move these blocks for any reason or it will result in dismissal from the practice tee.
Click image for a message from Head Professional Luis DeJesus
All of the practice golf balls will be available at the Golf Shop only. Please be sure to check-in with the golf shop and pick-up bags of practice golf balls. All of the members that are on the Annual Individual or Family Range plan must let the Golf Shop staff know if they are on the plan. Your account will be referenced off the list of members that are currently registered for the range plans. The Golf Professional Staff will be giving lessons on a limited basis. Each Professional will be wearing a mask and gloves for every lesson and we recommend that members receiving lessons wear a mask as well. Please be sure to give at least a 24hour notice for a lesson request so that each professional can be prepared with golf balls and protective gear. Checking-In for Your Tee Time: Due to the high volume of golfers that we are experiencing, it is imperative that every player check-in at the golf shop. This allows us to monitor play and give updates to each player as the day goes on. The North Course is nearly complete with the Front 9 of the Bunker Renovation! As we open the Back 9 we will continue to have turn times blocked so that 18 holes can be played uninterrupted. If you are playing close to one of these turn times, please be sure to tee off at the appropriate time. Teeing off ahead of schedule will cause issues to those turning and will slow down play considerably.
Handicaps
During this period of health crisis questions have been raised about the need to post scores while there are restrictions placed on conditions. These safety measures include removing rakes from bunkers and allowing improved lies (including local Raintree controls required in the new South bunkers), prohibiting touching the flagsticks, inserts to prevent balls from entering or dropping to the bottom of holes, and social distancing. The USGA has issued guidance to address these conditions and has left the posting of scores to the discretion of the Committee. At Raintree we will continue to require score posting. The reasons for this are the need to have accurate handicaps for both intra-club and interclub competitions. If some players do not post their scores and some do there will be unfair competitions and some players will have a competitive advantage for in-club tournaments and competitions. The same is true for interclub events whenever they resume with approval of local area authorities.
Therefore, please continue to post all 9 hole and 18 hole scores during these unusual conditions. Posting will continued to be monitored. Please contact the Handicap Committee with any questions. Click HERE to see the posting from the USGA
RMGA The RMGA is fortunate to have been able to conduct its Tournament schedule through this difficult time. As a result of restrictions there have been schedule revisions. The new schedule is included in this section. Please be aware that more schedule changes could still be made.
Red Tee Tournament
The annual Red Tee Tournament was held April 11. Hats off to Robbie Bigley for carding a remarkable 62! Here are the flight winners:
1st Flight 2nd Flight 3rd Flight 4th Flight 5th Flight Gross Robbie Bigley 62 Gross Shawn Foley 64 Gross Mike Shannon 68 Gross Dave Boyce, Sr 73 Gross Jeff Revier Net Dave Boyce, Jr 70 Net Allan Chandler 74 Net Jim Tanger 74 Net Daniel Sarjeant 74 Net Zach Hall 6th Flight 7th Flight 8th Flight 9th Flight Gross Randy Roof 74 Gross Drew Pappas 81 Gross Terry Brennan 77 Gross Chris Miller 76 Net Lewis Wolhar 72 Net Glenn Wright 84 Net Dave Peter 73 Net John Shaw 74 Frank Caruso
2020 RMGA Schedule
May 2-3
Red, White & Blue
June 20-21
The Draft
July 18-19
The Derby
August 15-16
Member/Member Match Play
September 5
3 Man/3 Club Scramble
October 3
Member Member 3n1
October 31
2 Man Scramble (Tough Day)
November 14
Turkey Tourney
73 74
10th Flight Gross Scooter Abrams 84 Net C. Abernethy 76 John Corcoran 76
8:00TTs South
9:00SG South/North
8:00TTs/9:00SG South/North 9:00SG South/North 9:00SG South
9:00SG North
10:00SG North 10:00SG South
RSMGA Given the concerns about COVID-19 for seniors, the RSMGA has been very cautious about re-starting its season. The Officers have met regularly to assess the status of the environment and relative safety of organized competition for our association membership.
With the easing of some of the Mecklenburg County restrictions, the RSMGA Board is initiating a survey among all association members to determine member desire to resume competition sometime after North Carolina's easing date of May 8. Please use caution, be sensible and safe as restrictions regarding the virus are gradually removed.
Lakeside Grille
Thank you to everyone for the continued support of the Lakeside Grille. The Staff are working hard daily to make delicious meals for you to bring home and enjoy. If you have any special requests for an at home party that you would like us to help cater, please email Justin at justin.ahmed@raintreecc.net. Click the video to hear a message from Justin and his team about how we are working hard to serve you safely each and every day. Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and we have you covered! In addition to the normal menu, we have a special Mother’s Day Menu to make it a perfect day.
Click image for a message from Food & Beverage Director Justin Ahmed and Chef Matthew Bauwin
Enjoy a delicious meal prepared just for your family on Mother’s Day. Each meal prepared carefully for this special day to celebrate the Mothers in our lives. If you have any special requests, please email justin.ahmed@raintreecc.net. Selection 1 | $35 Tuscan Chicken Roasted Potatoes Buttered Green Beans
Selection 2 | $35 Pork Marsala Mashed Potatoes Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Additional Items | $10 Roasted Potatoes | Mashed Potatoes | Buttered Green Beans |Roasted Brussel Sprouts House Salad with Ranch Dressing |Spinach Arugula Salad with Strawberries, Goat Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Balsamic Vinaigrette ($12) | Fresh Fruit Medley Buttermilk Pancakes with Syrup (8) | Mini Croissants (12) | Buttermilk Biscuits (8) Sausage Links (12) | Apple Streusel Coffee Cake (8) Desserts Chocolate Gold Cake $10 | NY Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce $12
Orders must be placed by 3PM Thursday, May 7 Pickup between 10AM-2PM or 5PM-7PM Sunday May 10 Call 704.542.7239 or email justin.ahmed@raintreecc.net to place your order
Tennis & Fitness
We are very excited to announce that the Raintree Tennis courts are now open for member play which includes tennis and pickle ball. During this time, we will continue to follow safe play guidelines as recommended by the state and other tennis organizations. Please do not play if you have a fever or are exhibiting symptoms of the coronavirus: mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough and difficulty breathing, or other symptoms identified by the CDC. Also please do not play if you have been in contact with Covid-19 in the last 14 days. We also ask that everyone adhere to the social distancing practices on and around the Tennis area. The shop will remain closed until at least May 8th however court reservations can be made online through the Raintree website or app. If you need any help with this, please contact Marc Kantor at marc.kantor@raintreecc.net.
As of now we are still planning a full Summer of Summer Camps. Sign ups are currently being taken either online through club website or by contacting the shop. Click HERE to go directly to sign up online. USTA announced that they would try to resume the Spring season on May 31st. Details were limited but we are excited that league play may be reinstated soon.
Fitness Update
Nate Kingsley | fitness@raintreecc.net
Obviously, nothing about these past 6 weeks has been ideal. Staying home, not working, and not being able to see certain family members and friends is challenging. All for the greater good, of course, and I know I have it significantly easier than most. However, I think we can all agree this has been tough. During this time though, I have been thinking a great deal about my grandfather. A man born in 1929, grew up through the recovery from the Great Depression and WW2, and was an adult living through every trying time in our Country and world’s history thereafter. I remember him telling me that “Life happens FOR us, not TO us.” To me, it basically means we shoulder alter our perspective to see life’s hardships as an opportunity to grow, build resiliency, and adapt.
I could take this thought a number of ways, but I am the new fitness coach after all, so let’s move our focus to exercise in regard to this concept. I have always been one that needs to actually “go” to the gym to workout. I need barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, weights, the whole 9. Fitness until recently has meant just being strong. Well, these days I can’t go to the gym making it impossible to lift weight and frankly being able to lift a ton of weight is not as useful as I thought. So, viewing this as something happening FOR me, I can use it as an opportunity to adapt my idea of what fitness is. Fitness equals freedom. That is the idea that came from this experience. We exercise and become “fit” in order to make our outside lives easier, be able to do more, and be able to do more longer into our lives. Fitness is being able to use just our bodyweight to get a good workout in and be able to do what we want to do. If I want to go on a 10 mile hike, I can. If I want to do 100 push-ups and 100 squats, I can. What is it you want to do?
May 2020 |Member Newsletter
A Charlotte Tradition Club Telephone Numbers: Clubhouse
704.542.8150
Lakeside Grille
704.542.7239
Golf Shop
704.541.8880
Tennis Shop
704.542.8095
Pool
704.542.9040
Golf Maintenance
704.543.9467
Fax Number
704.542.4756
Club Staff Members Jim Troutman, General Manager jim.troutman@raintreecc.net Kris Cappuzzo, Director of Golf kris.cappuzzo@raintreecc.net Luis DeJesus, Head Professional luis.dejesus@raintreecc.net
Club Hours
Club Association Contacts RMGA
Monday Main Clubhouse and Fitness Center
Closed
Lakeside Grille
Closed
Golf Pro Shop
7:30AM-7:00PM
Tennis Shop
Open for USTA
Pool
Closed
Main Clubhouse and Fitness Center Lakeside Grille (Takeout) Golf Pro Shop*
Tracy Nazaruk, Director of Catering catering@raintreecc.net Marc Kantor, Athletics Director marc.kantor@raintreecc.net Brad Fellrath, Course Superintendent bfellrath@yahoo.com Tom Kennedy, Facilities Manager tom.kennedy@raintreecc.net Melissa Rodgers, Controller m.rodgers@raintreecc.net
R9H
Charlotte Reilly
704.544.8080
Board of Directors Jay Herring: President Laura Sullivan: Vice President Thom Goeken: Treasurer Matt Arnold David Boyce
5PM - 7PM
Mike Fresina Bill Gray Zach Hall
8:30AM - 4:00PM
Pool
Stuart Hogge Charles Jones
Closed
Friday - Saturday
Robbie Winstead, F & B Manager robbie.winstead@raintreecc.net
704.517.9562 704.737.2573
Closed
Danielle Landers, Director of Membership membership@raintreecc.net
Brittany Horenstein, F & B Manager brittanyh@raintreecc.net
Nancy Rembowski Roger Littell
Al Andrews
*Driving Range Closed Tuesdays 12-3PM
Matthew Bauwin, Executive Chef chef@raintreecc.net
RWGA
7:30AM-7:00PM
Tennis Shop
Golf Pro Shop
Closed 11:30AM - 1:30PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Pool
Closed Sunday: Closed 7:30AM-7:00PM
Lakeside Grille (Takeout)
11:30AM - 1:30PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Tennis Shop
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Pool
Closed Halfway House Hours
Open Daily
Monthly Board Meeting Minutes are on Raintree's Website under the "Club Information" link.
Card Group Contacts Ladies Wednesday Afternoon Bridge: Jeannie Larson
704.847.6548
Men's Thursday Afternoon Bridge:
Main Clubhouse and Fitness Center Golf Pro Shop
Kevin Thompson Larry Witham
7:30AM-7:00PM
Tennis Shop
Charles Powell Stephen Winters
Main Clubhouse and Fitness Center Lakeside Grille (Takeout)
704.622.7068
RSMGA
Tuesday - Thursday
Brian Talley, Director of Communications brian.talley@raintreecc.net
Justin Ahmed, Director of Food & Beverage justin.ahmed@raintreecc.net
Eric Schmidt
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Frank Gardner
704.575.5153
Couples Dinner & Bridge: Second Friday of each Month Bob Warren
704.533.7569
Hours of Operation are posted in advance and are subject to change due to weather or some other unforeseen reason. All changes in hours will be posted on Clubster and on the Website.