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2024 Champions
Jeff Smith & Justin Smith
Mens Fall Member Guest
Flight Winners
Bill Wessel & Ron Wessel
Justin Burkhart & Carson Cody
Rich Averill & Anthony Mattera
Sean Flynn & Nathan Kragt
James Morrison & Adam Gyselinck
Ryan Daugherty & Wes Cannon
Alan Hanbury & Mathew Roche
Chris Novak & Tyler Lewis
Jeff Smith & Justin Smith
Wildcard Team
Tyler Rubino & Greame Lauriston
2024 Champions
Carol Flynn, Sandy Gert
Fleur de Golf Soiree
Peggy Eriksen, Ann Averb
Flight Winners
i Kramer, Stephanie R ndy LaPoint, Tricia Pr
Mary Grassel, Luane Shatney, Katherine Moore-Lilly, Sandy Ford
Wildcard
Carol Flynn, Sandy Gertz, Peggy Eriksen, Ann Averback
Ladies’ Go
Ladies’ Fleur de Golf Soiree
Ladies’ Fleur de Golf Soiree
Celebrating Donald Ross’s Birthday November 23rd!
Donald Ross Weekend - Friday
Donald Ross Weekend - Friday
Donald Ross Weekend - Friday
Net Flight Winners
Mike Johnson, Randy Clark, Jeff Smith, Ron Sikkema
Darryl Weaver, Terry Hopkins, James Heagerty, George Zulanas
Gross Champions
Scott Gerard, Jim Adams, AJ Skinner
Closest to the Pins & Long Drive
Hole 2 - Ryan Rubino 15'2"
Hole 6 - Carol Flynn - 22'8"
Hole 16 - Richard Grassel - 6'8"
Hole 18 - Sandy LaPoint - 20'6"
Long Drive Ladies - Kathy Valente
Long Drive Men - Mike Sessa
Donald Ross Weekend - Friday
Fall Classic Results
1st - Josh Davis & Jeff Gravely - 132
2nd - Wayne Wood & Alan Hanbury - 133
3rd - Jeff Smith & Randy Clark - 134
4th - Mike Johnson & Ron Sikkema - 135
5th - AJ Skinner & Joe Quinn - 136
6th - Jason Chambers & Kevin Lough - 137
T7th - Todd Stires & Jason Kreger - 138
T7th - Jim Adams & Jack Waggoner - 138
9th - Ken McDonald & Troy Williams - 139
10th - Rick Satterfield & Rob Alderson - 141
11th - Rob Hinckle & Mychal Nichols - 142
12th - Scott Gerard & Scott Maloney - 143
T13th - Ray Gault & Bill Wessel - 146
T13th - Joey Newell & Brian Wood - 146
T13th - Curtis Wynn & Mark Shaffar - 146
T16th - Steve Pagnotto & Steve Lyerly - 148
T16th - Zach Swan & John Tipton - 148
18th - James Heagerty & Terry Piotrowski - 149
Donald Ross Weekend - Fall Classic
December Events
Tuesday December 3rd - Ladies’ Day & 1:00 Shotgun
Thursday December 5th - 9 & Dine
Tuesday December 10th - Ladies’ Day & 1:00 Shotgun
Tuesday December 17th - Ladies’ Day & 1:00 Shotgun
Tuesday December 24th - NO Ladies’ Day or 1:00 Shotgun **Tee Times 7:30am - 11:00am**
Wednesday December 25th - CLOSED
Tuesday December 31st - NO Ladies’ Day or 1:00 Shotgun
Tuesday December 31st - Impossible Pins Day
Bradenton Country Club - Golf Genius Club Event Portal
December Preview
December Agronomy Report
We have made it to the final month of the year, and during this month we plan to finish up some finite details to complete the transformation of Bradenton Country club, which we have sought to do this year. It has been our goal to bring the course to a different agronomic level to satisfy members and bring the club to a place to support the vision moving forward. We have experienced some early cool weather towards the end of November, however putting greens still maintain good health. With this cooler weather we will increase fertility and lessen growth regulation for good health while maintaining adequate green speed and smoothness. With intermittent cool/warm patterns we will balance our practices to keep the surfaces consistent throughout the season. We finished our sod patch work on greens discussed last month. We will continually topdress and roll to bring these areas to maturation. As the golf course gets busier, our tee boxes will show more wear. We have developed a proactive plan to help our tees flourish through the season. Some tees were already showing some stress, and knowing what we have coming weather wise, we have incorporated a more regular liquid and granular fertility plan to offset the increased rounds of golf along with cooler weather. We are seeing some progress from added applications last month. As an update, our new bronze tee markers should arrive this month.
Agronomy Report
December Agronomy Report - Continued
We completed our sod renovation areas on fairway drainage areas. This month we will work on increased topdressing and fertility to grow these areas in to be consistent and playable. Like the tees, we will increase our liquid fertility spray program along with added fertigation. Roughs tend to be the most challenging surfaces to maintain better than average health during the winter season. We battle the consistent walk up traffic to tees and greens, along with increased cart traffic on and off the fairways. When coming onboard to the club this past spring, I saw this challenge with the vast wear and tear due to traffic and pest damage. This has led us to bring a different mind set and objective this year to overcome this. It is a fact and challenge on every Florida golf course, but we want to be more proactive this year and provide a better product throughout the season and coming out of it. Height of cut has been lowered to 1.5” and will be maintained there until further notice. I want to bring up our post system briefly as it relates to traffic. The post system is designed to encourage a true 90-degree cart practice and does not mean we have to drive in at the post and drive off exactly at the post. They are merely a guide to maintain the carts between the posts from tee to green.
December Agronomy Report - Continued
We still have in our sights to work on bunker and cart path material consistency. We have determined in our bunker efforts, not only do we need to work on depths, but we will need to plate compact more to firm up and alleviate the fluffiness we are experiencing. We completed our practice range renovation project this past month. The rear of the range was professionally graded and completed with sod. When the sod has matured, we will have four more target green areas to add to the practice experience. The underlying theme to this season is to continue this health transformation of our playing surfaces we have tried to accomplish. As you have read, the key will be increased fertility, better traffic management, along with irrigation and pest management. We are looking forward to seeing the results of our plans in place.
On behalf of the golf maintenance team, Signature One, and Fusion golf, we wish everyone a happy and prosperous holiday season.
Driving Range Turf Schedule
Fridays & Saturdays:
November 29th - December 21st
LPGA Preparation:
Closed December 22nd - February 13th
Fridays & Saturdays: February 14th - End of Season
Please note: If weather necessitates closures outside of this schedule, updates will be communicated promptly.
Golf Genius Club Portal
Please use the club portal as a tool to guide you through the upcoming events calendar. The Event Portal can now also be found on the Golf Genius App. The Club Portal allows you to see dates, and opening and closing registration information without clicking in each single event.
Join Head Golf Professional Matt Presnell and Assistant Golf Professional Frank Taliento on the Driving Range for their weekly “Practice with the Pro’s”.
Days - Tuesday’s, Thursday’s, and Saturday’s Time - 11:00AM to 12:00PM
Email Matt Presnell prior to 9:00am if you would like to join that days Practice with the Pro’s Session.
MPresnell@Bradentoncc.org
Ladies’, Join 1st Assistant Golf Professional Morgan Kelley for an on-course experience like no other! She will set you up for on course success with her Grass Masters Clinic.
