JULY 2022
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CO N T E N T S pg. 4 Presidents Letter pg. 5 New Members pg. 6 Dining & Social pg. 7 Calendar of Events pg. 8 Golf News pg. 10 Tennis News pg. 12 Fitness & Aquatics
OUR STAFF Brett Curley, CCM, x.137 General Manager brett.curley@sjccjax.com Brian Nay, x.132 Chief Financial Officer brian.nay@sjccjax.com Jessica Payne, x.148 Director of Membership Sales jesssica.payne@sjccjax.com Kenny Butler, x.111 Director of Human Resources kenny.butler@sjccjax.com Cydnie Forrest, x.133 Executive Administrator cydnie.forrest@sjccjax.com Michelle McGee, x.407 Director of Food & Beverage michelle.mcgee@sjccjax.com Brian Obermeyer, x.135 Executive Chef brian.obermeyer@sjccjax.com
Julian Hardy, x.112 Food & Beverage Manger julian.hardy@sjccjax.com
Josh Wolfe, PGA, x.230 Head Golf Professional josh.wolfe@sjccjax.com
Brittany Williams, x.115 Director of Catering brittany.williams@sjccjax.com
Hayes Farley, PGA Director of Instruction hayes.farley@gmail.com
Robert McDonald, x.408 Bar Manager robert.mcdonald@sjccjax.com
Bryce DiPatri, x.231 Merchandise Manager/Asst. Golf Professional bryce.dipatri@sjccjax.com
Marissa Rehberger, x.134 Marketing & Member Relations Manager marissa.rehberger@sjccjax. com Savannah Shettler, x.136 Activies Manager savannah.shettler@sjccjax.com Clayton Estes, CGCS, x.405 Superintendent sjccgcm@sjccajx.com Todd Bork, PGA, x.130 Director of Golf todd.bork@sjccjax.com
Marie Waller, x.141 Director of Tennis marie.waller@sjccjax.com Dorian Porada, x.140 Head Tennis Professional dorian.porada@sjccjax.com Chase Chenoweth, x.116 Director of Fitness & Aquatics chase.chenoweth@sjccjax.com David Kowalski Asst. Director of Fitness & Aquatics david.kowalski@sjccjax.com
CONTACT US Clubhouse 5729 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32217 Phone: 904.733.2020 Fitness Center Phone: 904.737.9071 M-F: 5am-8pm Sat: 8am-6pm Sun: 10am-5pm Tennis Pro Shop Phone: 904.431.0151 M-F: 8am – 7pm Sat: 8am – 5pm Sun: 10 am – 5pm
Golf Shop Phone: 904.733.1511 Tu-Sun: 7am-6pm Donald Ross Tu: 11am-3pm Wed-Sat: 11am-3pm & 5pm-9pm Sun: 11am-3pm Donald Ross Bar Service continues one hour past food service. Tuesday & Sunday the bar is open until 7pm. Men’s Lounge Tu-Sun: 10am-4pm
FROM THE PRESIDENT Another month gone by and we are halfway through 2022! A huge thank you to our Golf Course Maintenance team and all their hard work during aerification. The golf course, post-aerification, is the best I’ve witnessed in all my years at San Jose. The weather cooperated and provided the maintenance staff with almost perfect conditions to complete their work. The most noticeable and one residual issue is on the greens, where intrusion grasses were removed and replaced with sod from nursery green. Dry conditions have prevailed through mid-June and the course, as well as our yards, need some rain. As many of you have probably noticed, construction of the new tennis court in the dirt lot has begun with the removal of several trees and roots. These are the first steps in the process of adding an additional state-of-the-art Har Tru Hydro court – this will ensure that we do not forgo any valuable court space when we begin the conversion of court #2 to pickleball in the fall. The old tennis shed has also been removed and concrete has been poured to begin working on drainage and physical construction of the new tennis shed. Our championship swim team is back in action
and has successfully maintained a winning record by finishing their regular season undefeated. They will compete from July 22 to July 24 at the River City Championship hosted by Bolles to retain their title of River City Champions. We wish you the best of luck and bring home the gold! Our pool cats are not the only thing making a splash; our new dining services and pool bar have been a huge hit this, Summer. We will continue to monitor member feedback and participation as this will be critical as we begin the next planning stages in our future enhancements including, in the design of our hardscape for any pool renovations. For all who could not attend, I’m here to say the Catalina Wine Mixer was an extremely successful event. I have heard nothing but positive comments from all who attended. With about 170 people in attendance, the team did a wonderful job of planning and running the event. Kudos to all involved. This is a testament to our associates and their efforts to continually provide our members with an exceptional experience.
Cary Helton
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Ben & Julie Bradley Todd & Lauren Gillean Christopher & Emily Goodwyn IN MEMORIUM On behalf of San Jose Country Club, our thoughts and prayers go out to all families during these difficult times.
David Williams David is survived by his spouse, Karen, children and many friends here at San Jose. David was a beloved member of our Club actively participating in golf and Club events. He will be deeply missed by all.
Through the 2021 LPGA Professionals Championship, I was able to earn one of 8 spots for Teaching & Club Professionals in the 2022 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. We played at Congressional Country Club near Washington D.C., which has a rich history for championship golf. Playing in a major championship is an incredible experience and hard to describe. It is the top competition and the best hospitality for tour professionals. The course set-up is long with tucked hole locations, the rough is thick, and the green’s role true. Player dining is extra special at a major as the host facility goes above and beyond. We were treated to local favorites like crabcakes, a smoothie bar, and a great ice cream sandwich selection. Having grown up in Maryland, I had a nice gallery of family and friends. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to represent San Jose, and the PGA and LPGA Professionals inside the ropes at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. -Stephanie Connelly-Eiswerth
DINING & SOCIAL 03 / Sunday 75th Anniversary Party
5:00-10:00pm $45++ | Adult, Includes Food & Beverage (Beer, Wine & Liquor) $30++ | Adult, Food Only $20++ | Child Click here for details
04 / Monday Fourth of July
11:00am-5:00pm Click here for details
13 / Wednesday Botox & Bling
5:30pm-7:30pm $5++ | Person Click here for details
15 /Friday Live Music- Atlantic Alibi 5:30-8:30pm Complimentary Attendance Donald Ross Patio
29 /Friday Live Music- Atlantic Alibi 5:30-8:30pm Complimentary Attendance
Donald Ross Patio
Cat in the Hat Character Dinner 5:30-7:30pm $15++ | Child
Wednesday Family Nights! Join us in the Donald Ross Dining Room on Wednesdays for our family night promotion. One child eats free with the equal purchase of an adult entree!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Saturday
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SNACK BAR HOURS Food Service Tu-Sun 11am-6pm Bar Service Tu-Sun11am-7pm
3 75th Anniversary Party 5:00-10:00pm
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Fourth of July Pool Party 11:00am5:00pm
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Swim Team Bingo 6:30pm
Clubhouse & Golf Closed
Breakfast at Wimbledon 9:30am
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Clubhouse & Golf Closed
13 Botox & Bling 5:30-7:30pm
Live MusicAtlantic Alibi 5:30-8:30pm
Tennis Men’s Night
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18 Clubhouse & Golf Closed
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River City Championships
Clubhouse & Golf Closed
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Tennis Men’s Night
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Junior Club Championship
Junior Club Championship
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MGA Shootout
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River City River City Championships Championships
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Cat in the Hat Character Dinner 5:30-7:30pm
30 Parent/Child Golf Tournament
Live MusicAtlantic Alibi 5:30-8:30pm
Please note, a 48-Hour Cancellation Policy is in place for all events and reservations unless otherwise noted.
GOLF NEWS It’s been a hot start to the summer here at San Jose and there is no sign of cooling down! July is sure to be filled with plenty of family fun events here at the club. We still have a few junior camps you can sign your kids up for, please see the flyer below for further details. Sunday, July 3 will be an 8:45am shotgun to plan for our 75th Anniversary Party which will take place that evening. The course and practice facilities will close at 1pm. Please come attend as it is sure to be a great time for the whole family. Our Men’s Match Play qualifying will be held Saturday, July 23 – Sunday, July 31. Players may play up to two qualifying attempts at $50+tax per attempt and must announce they are qualifying to
UPCOMING EVENTS July 3 8:45am Shotgun- No other tee times due to 75th Anniversary Party
July 16 MGA Shooutout
July 19 & July 20 Junior Club Championship
July 23-July 31 Men’s Match Play Qualifier
July 30
Parent-Child Championship
August 5-7 Men’s Match Play
the Golf Shop staff prior to tee off. Turn in signed and attested scorecard after play, please play the ball down and hole all putts! We will have 16 spots for the Black tee gross division, 16 spots for the Gold/Blue tee net division, and 8 spots for the White tee net division. Defending champions will take the #1 seed: Matt Saxton – Black tee, Steven Farmand – Gold/Blue tee and Carle Felton – White tee. Match play is a very exciting format and believe me, anything can happen! San Jose Country Club will also be hosting the USGA Mid-Am Qualifier Monday, August 1. Josh Wolfe, PGA Head Golf Professional
TIP FROM THE PRO If you’re struggling with a slice when you hit your driver, the culprit is more than likely an open clubface, and it probably starts during your backswing. The next time you’re at the range, try keeping your clubface pointed at the ball as long as you can during your backswing. Even as you hinge your wrists, keep your clubface pointed at the ball. If you’re not used to this, it will absolutely feel weird. Persevere through the awkwardness, and start hitting some balls at halfspeed. At first, the ball will fly low and left (for a right-handed golfer). Keep at it, and keep hitting toward a target. After a while, you’ll start hitting some draws. When you start hitting draws the majority of the time, add some speed. As you continue getting the hang of it, try some longer clubs, eventually getting to your driver. With some practice, you’ll be on your way to stopping that slice. Hayes Farley, PGA Director of Instruction
HEAR THE DIRT Our weekly topdressing routine helps dilute ongoing organic matter accumulation and smooth the greens surfaces while minimizing the effects of grain. Periodically through aerification, we can introduce a large amount of sand into the soil profile further diluting organic matter. Our recent aerification and sand injection process allowed us to apply approximately 500 pounds of sand per 1000 square feet of green surface. Our typical topdressing consists of approximately 100 pounds per 1000 broadcast over the top of the surface. By injecting the sand, we were able to completely break the organic layer into the sand base. This will further aide in surface drainage and help firm the surface after the aerification process.
Clayton Estes, GCSC Superintendent
Upcoming Events 11/Monday Men’s Super Monday Click here to register
TENNIS NEWS
25/ Monday Men’s Super Monday Click here to register
Junior Summer Clinics*
Cardio Tennis
Red Ball (6 & under) (9:15-10:15) Daily: $25/Day
Wednesdays 8:30-9:30am and 9:30-10:30am
SJCC will host daily junior clinics in July
Orange Ball (10 & under) (9:15-10:15) Daily: $25/Day Green Dot & Regular Ball ( Times will be 9-10:30 or 10:45-12:15) Daily. $30/Day For more details or to register your child, call the pro shop and ask for Dorian (733-1414). Non-Members +20%. *Juniors may not be registered in Summer Camp.
Ladies Boot Camp
The popular ladies’ boot camp is returning this August! The camp with be held August 1-5. More information to come.
Junior Camp weeks still available! Contact the Tennis Shop for more info.
Fast-paced drills to keep up the heart rate All levels (both men & women) 6 players per time slot
Men’s Clinic w/ Bruno & Eduardo Wednesday Nights 6:30-7:30pm
Click here to register for all adult & Junior tennis clinics.
FITNESS & AQUATICS This has got to be one of the busiest summers that I can remember! Between the lack of rain making the pool an ideal summer hang out spot and over 100 swimmers on our swim team, the pool has been the place to be. San Jose pride always seems to peak during the summer months, and it seems to me that we have truly set a new standard this summer. Speaking of our swim team, the Pool Cats have had another outstanding year. We participated in seven (7) meets competing against other local country clubs and associations. The Pool Cats once again ended the year undefeated! During July, we will compete in our final meet of the season, the River City Championship, hoping to defend our title and bring home the gold for the second year in a row! As always, we will be hosting our Swim Team Bingo night on Thursday, July 7 at 6:30pm in the Ballroom. Remember, this is a free event to all Pool Cat Families.
Not only has the pool been busy, but our personal training and group fitness classes are seeing some of the highest participation in years. Whether you are swimming, using our personal trainers or participating in a group fitness class, we offer many other services to help keep you healthy. We offer massages, kinesio taping, TPI training, assisted stretching and much more! Our fitness staff includes two level 3 TPI trainers, two level 3 Pilates reformer instructors, a registered dietician, multiple master’s degrees in exercise science/nutrition, and one staff member halfway through a doctorate in physical therapy. If you are considering partaking in any of the above-mentioned services, want to talk to knowledgeable individuals or anything pertaining to health and wellness, consider reaching out to us before exploring other opportunities. We are available and happy to help! Chase Chenoweth Director of Fitness & Aquatics
7529 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32217 904.733.2020 www.sjccjax.com