Corvallis Club Newsletter - November 2020 - The Chip and Chatter

The

Chip & Chatter

Corvallis Club Quarterly Newsletter November 2020 Vol1No3

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

Fall in love with your club CLUB HOUSE HOURS SEE RESTAURANT NEWS AND ON THE GREEN

CLUB DIRECTORY MAIN NUMBER 541-752-3471 ACCOUNTING

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EVENTS

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GOLF SHOP

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NEW MEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP RESTAURANT

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WWW.CORVALLISCLUB.COM FOR UP TO DATE CLUB INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

JIM MAYO GENERAL MANAGER GREETINGS! There is a lot of news to share, so I will get right to it.

Chip & Chatter will be changing to a quarterly publication rather than monthly. We are sensitive to the amount of information that is disseminated through the internet and would like you to read ours. To that end, We have reduced the email blast to once per week, and the newsletter to quarterly. If we are going to your spam folder because of too much information, please consider switching us back to your inbox – we appreciate it.

We will be updating membership categories and the dues structure on January 1st, 2021. There will be information included in your statements this month. Please review the information and ask questions, so that we can make sure you are comfortable with your January statements.

Please see the last page with respect to our new members, feel free to introduce yourselves and make them feel comfortable.

JIM MAYO

NEWLY RENOVATED

Martini & Tapas Bar

Fireside Fine Dining

The Pub

Martini & Tapas Bar

Lobby Ballroom with 5 TVs

RESTAURANT NEWS Restaurant

IAIN DUNCAN

EXECUTIVE CHEF FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR Thank you for your patience as we have navigated construction, COVID-19 and all that 2020 has thrown at us. We will continue to strive to keep improving your food and beverage experience here at the Club.

We are planning many fun member events for next year including Wine Dinners, BBQs, Concerts, Special Holiday Brunches and more. Please see the Member Calendar for some special events this fall.

We will also be launching the Corvallis Wine Club with special pricing for your home wine cellars

Fireside Fine Dining Martini & Tapas Bar Opening soon

LOOK FOR OUR CURRENT MENU ON OUR WEBSITE OR WEEKLY E-BLAST

SERVICE HOURS: Wednesday: 11am - 9pm Thursday: 11am-9pm Friday: 11am-9pm Saturday: 8am-9pm Sunday: 8am-7pm DAILY SPECIALS MENU Breakfast Saturday & Sundays 8am - 12pm Coming soon: Friday's too Take Out curbside delivery Call ahead for easy pickup 541-752-3471 Winter Hours (Nov-Mar) 5 days per week In Season Hours (April-Oct) 7 days per week

ON THE GREEN WINTER GOLF SHOP HOURS MON: 10:30 - 5:00 PM TUES-SUN: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Gear Up! We have the gear you need for Winter Golf. We have Rain Gloves, Pants, Jackets, Long Sleeve pullovers and more to come!

If there is something you are looking for and we do not have it in stock, we can special order!

Come see us in the Golf Shop!

Trending: Fun & Speed New Single-Rider Carts This new golf cycle, called FinnCycle, promises to add exhilaration and speed up pace of play!

DEMO is coming soon

JORDAN ROPP, PGA HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

WINTER RULES NOW IN AFFECT! A ball lying in the General Area (excluding bunkers and other penalty areas) may be lifted without penalty and cleaned. Before lifting the ball, the player must mark its position. Having lifted the ball, they must place it on a spot: · Within 6 inches from its original spot (if not known, must be estimated) · Not nearer the hole, and · In the same area of the course as that spot

COLD WEATHER AND GOLF

When we get into the colder weather, our swing and distance gets changed up a bit.

With the combination of denser air, bulkier clothing, and wetter conditions, we need to adjust how we approach our game! A couple of tips for our “winter swing.”

1. Your swing speed will tend to be slower. This can be due to several factors: Properly warming up the body and swing before playing, and the limit of flexibility with bulkier clothing Slowing clubhead speed means less distance Make sure to club up on some of your shots to compensate Practice different shots on the range with clubbing up and having a Three-Quarter swing.

2. The Golf Ball will travel shorter in the air Along with a slower clubhead speed, the air is denser in the cold weather which will limit its flight Try using a lower compression golf ball to help combat 3. The Wet Golf Ball Water on the ball reduces friction when impacting the club face. This will cause the ball to slide up the face slightly, producing a higher launch and less spin. Less spin means more roll out on the greens.

WINTER GOLF TIP

With the winter weather just around the corner, we will start to see some thicker and wet rough. Here are some quick tips and thoughts when trying to hit out of it: We want to limit the amount of grass that gets in between the clubface and the ball at impact. If there is grass that gets in there, it creates what is called a “flyer lie.” The ball will come out with less spin and roll out longer when it lands.

Place the ball a little further back in your stance and take a steeper angle of attack.

Safe Play – Take a high lofted club, choke down on the grip, place the ball a little further back in your stance and get the ball in the fairway!

SPECTACULAR FALL MOMENTS

CONGRATS Connie Ingram Connie got her first hold in one on the 15th hole on the 15th of the month.

If you see Connie please give her a warm CONGRATULATIONS on this BIG accomplishment!

“EVERYONE MUST TAKE TIME TO SIT AND WATCH THE LEAVES TURN.” – ELIZABETH LAWRENCE

COURSE IMPROVEMENTS Aerification:

JASON LEONARD

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

With the summer months of warm weather just about gone, we are transitioning into some fall/winter practices for the golf course. The big project that we do spring and fall every year is aerification. This is the process of poking holes and adding sand to our greens, tees, approaches and sometimes fairways.

Usually we pull up a core and it leaves a hole in the ground.

What this process does is removes thatch (living and dead organic matter) and clay soil. We then replace that core with a specific type of sand specified for draining.

Healthy Greens:

This basic process helps the course and specifically the greens in many ways. It creates a channel for water to drain, it removes thatch, it relieves compaction, it allows the greens to breath, it removes any layering that limits water and grass to grow, it helps firm up the greens and overall it helps with the general health of the greens. This practice, along with our summer verticutting and sanding program are very beneficial to the health of our turf, especially for our greens. If either of these two practices are abandoned for a few years or longer, the health will decline, and the playability will be poor.

Fall Leaves:

We have an interesting love/hate relationship with our trees.

They sure are beautiful to look at year-round. The trees make our golf course very interesting and challenging to play. But come fall, they start making a mess, every‌single‌day. Good thing we have some good equipment to manage the leaves.

Every day from about mid-September to mid-December, we work on blowing the leaves off the short grass and then either pick up the leaves or mulch them into the rough areas. Our goal each day is to make the course playable. Some days the winds will pick up and blow more leaves down early in the day.

Due to other jobs and projects we are working on, we cannot drive around the course all day cleaning up leaves. We appreciate your patience during leaf season, but know that cleaning up the leaves is a priority.

Thankful Team:

As many of you know, I can go on and on about our wonderful golf course. I am sure I have bored many of you, so I will wrap it up. Our department thanks our owners and the members for their support in all that we do to make the course the best it can be. Our team works tirelessly every day, starting often well before the sun comes up. I am proud of every team member and what is already a great team, I hope to add to it in the near future.

MEMBER EVENTS & CALENDAR FALL CALENDAR: November: Bourbon Month - look for special cocktails by Cody and a Bourbon Tasting event coming soon

OSU Football Club Level Parties!

Since we can't Tailgate this year, join us for the "Club Level" experience to watch the games on 5 TVs in the Ballroom Game Day Menu available Bar opens 1 hour prior to kickoff Nov. 7 vs. Washington State Nov. 14 at Washington Nov. 21 vs. California Nov. 27 vs. Oregon Dec. 5 at Utah Dec. 12 at Stanford Dec. 18/19 vs. TBA Reservations Required with Limited Seating The Pub will have normal menu Table Side Service and the Game Day Menu also available Reservations Strongly Recommended

11/14 – The Masters – “Pick Your Pro” Side Game Option 11/22 – Buffalo Best Ball – Formerly “Turkey Shoot” Nov 26 CLOSED-Thanksgiving Day Dec 4

Candlelight-Treelighting Dinner Reservation required at 6pm (Special Set Menu)

Dec 24 Christmas Eve Dinner Reservation required (Special Set Menu) Dec 25 CLOSED-Christmas Day

Dec 31

Jan 1

OPEN - New Year's Eve normal hours and regular service OPEN -New Year's Day

EVENTS

Engagement Parties Rehearsal Dinners Wedding Packages Receptions Business Meetings Class Reunions Celebrations of Life Holiday Parties

We strive to offer the most personalized service in planning your special event!

Customizing your menu Helping with every detail Working within your budget

Premier Venues: Terrace & Pavilions: up to 250 guests outdoors Ballroom & Lobby: up to 100 guests, or in 3 sections Fireside & Tapas Bar: up to 30 guests

Coming Soon: Bridal Suite

NEW CLUB STAFF TONYA DUNCAN

EXECUTIVE PROJECT MANAGER & EVENTS COORDINATOR

We have hired Tonya Duncan as a project manager.

Her duties will encompass Human Resources, streamlining office operations, and coordinating events. She brings a wealth of experience and is a valuable edition to The Corvallis Club.

We are thankful to have her as a part of our Club!

RIAN PERRY SOUS CHEF

Rian was an Executive Chef at a fine dining restaurant and a Bakery Owner prior to coming to the Corvallis Club. He pursued the Sous Chef position at Corvallis Club for the opportunity to work with Chef Iain in preparing the finest dining experiences in Corvallis!

CODY MCCLELLAN BAR MANAGER

Cody has great experience having helped open and run several bars downtown.

Check out some of our new offerings he has stocked and keep an eye out for special cocktails in November: It’s Bourbon Month!

CLUB AMENITIES BOCCE BALL

Balls will be available at the Pub Bar. Why not order a Bucket of beers too?

TENNIS

Courts are available Monday-Sunday 8am-7pm

COMING SOON:

Fitness Center in 2021 & Remodeled Locker Rooms

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Jaewoo lee Kevin Legg Ryan O'Kain Kyle Lee Douglas Blair James Laramee Carolyn Bales Brianna Smith Thomas Clawson Katie Konda John Cochran Dustin Sievers Robel Vina Lauren Tobey Mickey McCreery Parwana Schell LaDonna Shadden Alison Vial Michael Nove Sookmi Kim Larry Holcomb

Tim Sissel Steven Townley Dayna Kell King Alexander Jennifer Anderson Holly Fisher Christine Hawkins Ryan Brown Hans Ellenson James Kaminskas Monte Smith James Flint Todd Marsh David Daniels Teri Homer Hin On Chau Jeff Ross Stella Athon Terence Boss Roberta Fox