RCC March Newsletter 2025

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March 2025

NEWSLETTER

This is golf.

YOUR TEAM

Andrea Beyel, General Manager Jerry Yeomans, Golf Operations Director Michelle Martin, Bookkeeper Matt Morrison, Head Golf Professional Patricia Wells, Events Manager Jason Martin, Food & Beverage Manager Kaylee Williams, Marketing Director

Andrea

BUSINESS HOURS

Jerry

PRO SHOP Monday– Sunday: 6:30am - 6:00 pm RANGE HOURS Monday – Sunday: 6:30am - 6:00 pm

Michelle

PICKLEBALL COURTS Monday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

Matt

Patricia

Jason

BEVERAGE CART Available Daily - Dependent on golf play VUE 18 RESTAURANT AND BAR Monday: 1pm - 6pm Tuesday: 11 am - 6 pm Wednesday: 11 am – 6 pm Thursday: 11 am – 6 pm Friday: 11 am – 6 pm Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm Sunday: 11 am – 6 pm Kitchen closes at 3pm daily SNACK BAR Friday - Monday 8am - 1pm

Kaylee

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All Hours subject to change dependent on Golf Play

IN THIS ISSUE LETTER FROM ANDREA 4-5 MARCH CALENDAR

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PICKLEBALL 7 COURSE MAINTENCE UPDATE 8-9 GOLF PRO UPDATE 12-13 EVENTS DEPARTMENT UPDATE 14 ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY 16 SNACK BAR 17

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From the Desk of A. Beyel Dear Members & Guests, As we welcome March, don’t forget to set your clocks forward on March 9 for daylight saving time. Longer days mean more sunshine, more golf, and more time to enjoy everything Rockledge Country Club has to offer.

This winter brought some of the coldest temperatures we’ve seen in years, and the course has felt the impact.

We are actively addressing five fairways that need extra attention, ensuring they are in the best possible condition for the season ahead. For a detailed update on our cultural practices and course improvements, please refer to Jerry’s letter.

Mark your calendars for the Men’s Club Championship on March 8 and 9. Don’t miss the opportunity to compete and represent your club in one of the most exciting tournaments of the year. Whether you’re playing for the title or just looking to enjoy a great weekend of golf, we encourage all eligible players to sign up and join the competition.

Exciting news for our pickleball players, the court renovations are complete! Thank you for your patience as we enhanced our facilities to create an even better playing experience.

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March 2025 Nov. 2024

Spring is in the air and so is love. We’re thrilled to see a growing interest in weddings at Rockledge Country Club. If you or someone you know is looking for the perfect venue for a wedding, corporate lunch, or special event, please spread the word. We would love to help make it unforgettable.

On a personal note, I’m not sure if I’ve had the chance to introduce my daughter, Kaylee. She will be leading our marketing efforts at Rockledge Country Club.

Kaylee brings over 10 years of marketing experience to the team and is already making an impact. Even more exciting, she is expecting her first child, my ninth grandchild, it’s a girl! We couldn’t be happier for her and our growing family.

Looking forward to a fantastic month ahead. See you on the course.

All my best,

Andrea Beyel, GM Rockledge Country Club

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UPCOMING CALENDAR 6

MARCH

Pickleball Courts Reopening

MARCH

Men’s Club Championship

MARCH

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Women on Course Program: “Putting ParTee”

MARCH

St. Patrick’s Day

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Themed Drinks available in the Snack Bar

Women on Course: Learn to Golf

PGA Junior League Kick off

Pickleball Courts Newly resurfaced Pickleball Courts are reopening Tuesday, March 4th!

Online Booking System Available!

Scan QR Code to reserve court time

rccpickleball.skedda.com

Monday-Sunday: 7am - 8pm Rate: $4 per player Reservation required for court usage.

Check in at the Pro Shop to pay court fee prior to play. Our courts are open to the public and available for both members and non-members to reserve

Additional Questions Contact the Pro Shop: (321) 636-3160 7

COURSE MAINTENCE UPDATE As we embark on a new month, let’s all look back and reflect on the winter golf season. The holiday months of November and December were relatively nice with mostly seasonal weather.

January was brutal with more cold days in a row than we normally get. February came along and the weather became more seasonal once again.

With all those cold days in January, we experienced some negative effects. As I have mentioned in many previous newsletters, Bermudagrass is a warm season variety that is not fond of cool conditions.

When it gets cold the Bermuda goes into dormancy or semi-dormancy. Either way, it stops growing. This is a protective measure of the grass. Many of you have noticed the thinning of many of our fairways recently. Cold weather, turf variety, weed eradication and traffic are the primary causes of this.

Weed eradication refers to our aggressive weed removal program we initiated this past spring. It will take some time for Bermudagrass to fill the voids where the weeds once existed. I mention turf variety because we have various varieties of bermudagrass in our fairways. Some areas in a fairway look completely unaffected while areas right next to it will be thin and worn out.

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This is due to the different varieties ability to handle the stresses of the cold weather and the excess traffic. I think most would agree that the variety of Tiftuf Bermuda we installed last summer on holes 5,7,10 and 12 has held up quite nicely through the winter months.

March 2025

The reason those fairways were chosen to be renovated is because they were the worst ones we had at the time. We have a few more that have risen to the top now, and here is what we intend to do to fix the issues. We will be spike aerifying all fairways in early March before our pre-emergent weed application. Weak fairway areas will be fertilized with ammonium sulphate. The entire course will be fertilized in late March with a complete fertilizer. In late April to early May, we will be core aerifying all fairways. Then we will core aerify again in late summer.

Our goal is to try to create a healthy and vibrant turf that will better withstand the stresses of the cooler season. I expect a very quick response by our fairways once we return to longer days (sunlight) and warmer days and nights. These are the conditions the Bermuda thrives in.

The greens have held up quite nicely and have performed very well. We are showing quite a few scalp areas on some of the old hole plugs. This occurred last year around this same time, and we were able to grow out of it quite easily. I expect the same this year.

Yours in Turf, Jerry Yeomans

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American Heroes Veteran Golf League From the Battlefield to the Fairway, uniting Veterans one putt at a time!

Open to All Veterans: Male or Female, Any Age

Join us for a great round of golf and camaraderie!

When: Every Monday Starting at 10:00 AM Location: Rockledge Country Club

Format: Scramble (18 or 9 Holes) Weekly Fee: Includes Golf, Cart, and Range Balls

Sign Up: Email golf@rockledgecc.com to reserve your spot for the following week Presenting Sponsor:

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New Nike Men’s & Women’s Merchandise

(321)636-3160

Stop into the Pro Shop to check out our new merchandise! We also have a great selection on our Sale Rack!

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GOLF PRO UPDATE We would like to Congratulate our 2025 Ladies Club Champion Lynn Dufour for capturing her 3rd straight Club Championship Title on Sunday February 22nd. We would also like to congratulate Sue Byther for winning the net division. The ladies enjoyed a beautiful weekend for golf and gathered in the Vue 18 following play for drinks and appetizers while we celebrated our Champions.

The Men’s Club Championship is quickly approaching and will be played Saturday and Sunday March 8th and 9th, registration is open until March 5th and round 1 tee times will be released on March 6th. All Members are welcome to participate, including Associate Members.

On the lesson tee our Operation 36 Ladies Program is entering the final weeks of the season, the ladies are doing great, and many have advanced each week to the following level. The program consists of Wednesday night practices and Saturday play days where the ladies start from 25 yards from the hole and move back yardages once they shoot 36 for 9 holes from that yardage. This year’s group is a combination of brand-new beginners, along with more advanced players, great playing ladies!

Women’s golf will continue to thrive through the Spring and Summer at RCC and is one of our fastest growing segments of players. We have once again partnered with the Women on Course Program as their local base, and will be offering a wide variety of instruction and playing options, below is the schedule of events:

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Sunday, March 16 Saturday, March 22 Friday, April 11 Saturday, April 26 Saturday, May 03 9 Friday, May 16 Saturday, May 31 Saturday, June 07 Friday, June 20 Saturday, June 28 Friday, September 12 Saturday, September 20 Sunday, October 05 9 Friday, October 10 Saturday, October 18 Saturday, November 15

March 2025 Putting ParTee Learn to Golf Play with the Pro Learn to Golf Hole Derby Day Scramble Play with the Pro Learn to Golf Skills, Drills & Thrills Celebration Play with the Pro Learn to Golf Play with the Pro Learn to Golf Hole Pink Ribbon Scramble Play with the Pro Learn to Golf Learn to Golf

Players may visit the Women on Course website to signup for events or see the pro shop with any questions.

This March our Defending Champion PGA Junior League Team will hit the course for our 2025 Season. Our soldout team will have practices on Tuesday evenings at The Rock, and we will host and travel to away matches through the spring competing against teams from other local facilities.

You will see our team around the club wearing their jerseys, please wish them luck on their season when you see them!

In the golf shop we are fully stocked up on apparel, footwear, golf balls, and headwear. We recently received a new line of Footjoy shoes in, along with a large shipment of both Ladies and Men’s Nike gear. Don’t forget, we can always special order anything you need.

Thank you for your continued support of the golf shop and all of our programs.

Matt Morrison, PGA Head Golf Professional

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WEDDINGS & EVENTS UPDATE March 2025

We are thrilled to share that our Valentine's Dinner was an absolute success! The event was filled with love and laughter, as guests enjoyed a delightful evening with delicious food, great company, and a romantic atmosphere. It was truly a night to remember, and we are so grateful to everyone who joined us. Love was definitely in the air, and it was heartwarming to see so many people come together to celebrate.

Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the beautiful Florida weather we all know and love! There's no better time to enjoy the stunning views on the course and soak up the sunshine.

Looking ahead, we're excited to invite you to our Easter Brunch Buffet! This family-friendly event is perfect for large and small parties alike, featuring an array of amazing dishes that will satisfy everyone’s taste buds.

Don’t miss out on the delicious food, mimosas and the chance to spend quality time with your loved ones in a beautiful setting. Enjoy Easter and let us do the work!

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest event updates, lunch specials at VUE18, and exciting news around the club!

Thank you again for making our Valentine's celebration such a memorable occasion, and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

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Patricia Wells Sales Manager sales@rockledgecc.com

Weddings & Events

MARCH INCENTIVES Book your wedding at Rockledge Country Club by March 31st 2025, and receive these amazing incentives!

$500 off any Wedding Package Free Bridal Suite Mimosa Bar Free Extra Hour of Event time

$1,000 VALUE This offer may not be transferred, substituted, or combined with any other offers. Valid for new bookings only.

CONTACT US TODAY (321) 616-6074 sales@rockledgecc.com

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GET YOUR BRAND SEEN BY GOLFERS! Target Golfers with advertising - while they play at Rockledge Country Club with Digital adverts on high resolution golf cart screens Golf is one of the fastest growing Sports in the U.S.

Digital Ads are displayed via high resolution screen on our golf carts.

Targeted Ads can be set up to appear on specific holes, tees and fairways.

Ads will display on the screen or until players interact with the screen, ensuring your ads get seen!

8" Device

Limited Time offerIntroductory Pricing Available Contact: golf@rockledgecc.com or (321) 636-3160 for more info

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snack bar is now Open!

Operating Hours: Friday - Monday 8:00am - 1:00pm Coffee, Muffins, Hotdogs, Snacks, Drinks, & more!

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Contact the Pro Shop to Book a Tee Time (321)636-3160

Kitchen is closed on Mondays, The Snack Bar will be open with until 1pm!

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