D EC EMBER 2023
A Publication of Woodbridge Golf & Country Club
Published by Woodbridge Golf & Country Club 950 E Woodbridge Rd, Woodbridge, CA 95258 Digital version available at www.woodbridgegcc.net
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Officers President Cody Diede | VP Mark Berry | Treasurer Nolan Person | Secretary Danny Miladinovich | Past President Nick Salvetti Directors Stan Demski, Dan Grauman, Greg Kozlowski, Chris Phelps, Laura Reeves, Josh Sturman
Club Contacts
MAIN OFFICE
Ryan Bill, General Manager 263-0113 | rbill@woodbridgegcc.com Questions about this publication should be directed to Kristine Roberson, 263-0115, or kroberson@woodbridgegcc.com Membership & Marketing Director Kristine Roberson 263-0115 | kroberson@woodbridgegcc.com Accounting Manager Jared Burns 263-0116 | jburns@woodbridgegcc.com Human Resources Specialist Nabila Amin 263-0114 | namin@woodbridgegcc.com
SPORTS COMPLEX
GOLF & GREENS
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Administration Office 334-5454 x 100
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Food & Beverage Director Brett Golsie 263-0112 | bgolsie@woodbridgegcc.com Events Manager Jessica Johnstone 263-0121 | jjohnstone@woodbridgegcc.com
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THEShort, TAPquick INnews Dec 31 is deadline for last names starting with A-L
If your last name starts with A-L, your food and beverage quarterly minimum ends this month. As a reminder, our events, Cafe food and beverage, beverage cart and wine bottle purchases all count toward your food and beverage minimum.
Upcoming Member Events Dec 3: Christmas Brunch with Santa Dec 7: Charity Bridge Dec 10: Lewis & Clark Tournament Dec 22: Christmas Dinner Dance Dec 31: New Year’s Even Dinner Jan 1: New Year’s Day Golf
Committee Meetings:
Dec 19: Finance Committee Meeting
Food & Beverage Supervisor Kelley Mori 263-0133 | kmori@woodbridgegcc.com Cafe 263-0133 | Private Events 263-0121
Head Golf Professional John Hughes, PGA 368-2685 | jhughes@woodbridgegcc.com Golf Course Superintendent Lou Silveira lsilveira@woodbridgegcc.com Player Development Professional Ryan Williams 369-2371 | rawilliams@woodbridgegcc.com Golf Instructor Perry Manley 369-2371 Golf Shop/Tee Times 369-2371
Fitness Center Coordinator Tariq Glenn 370-6330 | sports@woodbridgegcc.com Tennis Professional Mauricio Achondo, USPTA 327-5659 | machondo@woodbridgegcc.com Tennis Professional Haley Marais, USPTA 275-5158 | hmarais@woodbridgegcc.com Sports Complex & Reservations 370-6330
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YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
Enhancing your Country Club Experience
Dear Members, As we continually strive to enhance the overall experience for our members, we recognize the invaluable insights and perspectives each of you bring to our community. In an effort to foster collaboration and gather innovative ideas for improvement, we encourage all members to reach out to our committees with suggestions and feedback. Your input is crucial in shaping the future of our Club and ensuring it remains a place that caters to the diverse interests and preferences of our esteemed membership.
Why Your Input Matters
Diverse Perspectives Each member of our Club brings a unique set of experiences and preferences. By reaching out to committees, you contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the needs and desires of our diverse membership. Tailored Experiences Your ideas can help us tailor our offerings to better suit the preferences of our members. Whether it's enhancing golf facilities, improving dining experiences, or expanding fitness programs, your suggestions play a vital role in shaping the Club to meet your expectations. Community Engagement Engaging with committees is an excellent way to connect with fellow members who share similar interests. It provides an opportunity to collaborate, exchange ideas, and strengthen the sense of community within our Club.
How to Get Involved
Reaching out to committees is a straightforward process, allows you to
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share your thoughts and contribute to the betterment of our Club. Here's how you can get involved: Identify Your Area of Interest Whether it's golf, tennis, dining, wellness, or other aspects of Club life, identify the areas that matter most to you. This will help you pinpoint the relevant committees to contact. Contact the Committee Chairs or Staff Reach out to the chairs or staff (see right) of the relevant committees via email or during designated committee meetings. Share your ideas, suggestions, and any concerns you may have. Committee chairs are eager to hear from members and welcome constructive input. Attend Committee Meetings Many committees hold regular meetings where members can voice their opinions and contribute to discussions. Attend these meetings to actively participate in the decision-making process and stay informed about ongoing initiatives. Utilize the Survey! For the convenience of our members, we've established our ClubIQ survey where you can submit your suggestions and feedback. The committees get to see how each department stands in certain categories and can plan for improvement. Your participation and collaboration are vital to the continuous improvement of our Club. We look forward to hearing your ideas and working together to ensure that our Club remains a premier destination for recreation, camaraderie, and excellence. Thank you for being an integral part of our community.
GENERAL MANAGER’S DESK
BY RYAN BILL GENERAL MANAGER
Club Committees Membership
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Staff: Kristine Roberson | Charged with: Evaluating & recommending member applications Recommending policies affecting membership Recommending membership marketing programs Serving as Club Ambassadors Conducting new member interviews
Golf/Greens
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Staff: John Hughes & Lou Silveira | Charged with: Planning, scheduling, & conducting all golf competitions Recommending proper operation & maintenance of golf course, buildings, adjacent grounds, paths, walks, roads, parking spaces, trees, shrubs and flower beds.
House/Social
Staff: Brett Golsie & Jessica Johnstone | Charged with: • Monitoring the physical condition of the Clubhouse • Making recommendations on operation and maintenance of fixtures, furnishings and equipment • Recommending quality & pricing of food & beverages • Recommending how members and guests may use Club facilities for Club or private occasions • Planning, scheduling, & conducting all Club entertainment, dances, dinners, games and other Social functions sponsored by the Club
Sports
Staff: Tariq Glenn, Haley Marais & Mauricio Achondo | Charged with: • Making recommendations for the operation and maintenance of the tennis courts, swimming facilities, fitness center, and adjacent grounds • Providing a program of instructional group competitions • Recommending publicity, prizes, budgets, and any special rules for competitions
Finance
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Staff: Ryan Bill & Jared Burns | Charged with: Control over the Club’s financial interests Recommending fiscal policies to protect Club assets Preparing annual operating and capital budgets for approval
Long Range
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Staff: Ryan Bill | Charged with: Developing & maintaining a comprehensive 5-year plan Addressing major factors of the Club’s facilities & services, including membership, finances, and property Making related recommendations
Centennial
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Staff: Kristine Roberson & Jessica Johnstone | Charged with: Developing social events & activities related to the Club’s 100-year celebration Designing centennial logo & marketing programs Developing & seeking sponsorship funding for centennial activities Making related recommendations 3
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS BY KRISTINE ROBERSON MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
The magic of the season
I love the holidays at the Club! This is my tenth Christmas season here, and I’m looking forward to seeing the Clubhouse halls decked and hearing all the warm holiday wishes. This is truly a memorable time of year at Woodbridge.
MEMBERSHIP COUNT AS OF 11/30/23
FULL GOLF 414
SENIOR
29
SELECT GOLF
88
SPORTS
209
DINING
63
TOTAL 803
Have you ever had a holiday season you’ll never forget? I hope to never forget the Christmas of 1978. I was seven. My family, after spending about six months living in a travel trailer in Shingle Springs, had just moved back to Sacramento. My brother and I were so excited to have our own rooms and in a real house, too. Don’t get me wrong, I love Shingle Springs. It really is a beautiful area. My parents made the decision to buy a piece of property to build a home on, but also decided to move onto the property and live in a travel trailer while the house was being built. But living in cramped quarters meant for short-term travel, and with very little electricity – and in the snow – was a bit much, even for a seven-year-old girl. It was such a cool thing to see deer outside our door, but putting my clothes in the oven so they could warm up before I got dressed every morning... not so much. Back to Christmas. When it became apparent the contractor had no intention of building the house, my parents moved us back down to Sacramento. We moved into a three-bedroom rental on Black Duck Way a week before Christmas. In the hustle and bustle of packing, moving, unpacking and registering at a new school, it didn’t really dawn on my brother and I that Christmas was close. With just days to go until the holiday hit, my parents sat my brother and I down, and explained to us that because we had just moved,
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Santa probably wouldn’t have our new address and we probably would not get Christmas this year. No tree, no stockings and no gifts. I know I can speak for my brother when I say we were both a little heartbroken, but were making the best of it with our new rooms and the promise of Christmas Eve and Grandma’s house. That Christmas Eve was magical. I remember having such a good time at Grandma’s house with my cousins. The food was plentiful and the warmth of the house felt amazing. And we all know that grandparents rarely disappoint – the house was decked with decorations and plenty of gifts for everyone under the tree. I remember going home that night and thinking, “Wow, this Christmas was great! I’m so lucky!” I guess you could say that was seven-yearold gratitude. And then we woke up Christmas morning – to an even bigger reason to be grateful. Santa (in the form of my uncle and my dad’s best friend) had
unworthiness. I thought I had already had such a wonderful evening, I couldn’t possibly have been such a good girl that year to deserve even more.
I guess the beauty of the holidays is we don’t have to earn it. The magic and beauty of the season is there for everyone to take hold of, regardless if you believe in Santa or not. This year, I hope you take hold of that magic and share it with your family, friends and complete strangers.
come! We woke up to a real Christmas tree in our new living room, with gifts for my brother and I under the tree! The feeling I had in my sevenyear-old heart was a feeling of
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATES
from the Membership Committee The Membership Committee has been hard at work this year. Here are some of the important recommendations to come from the committee and recently approved by the Board of Directors.
Twilight & Weekday categories are closed
Both the Twilight and Weekday categories were created in 2014 — a time when the Club was at a membership low of around 425. In the last three to four years, growth in these categories have stagnated. Troon and the Membership Committee recommended the Board close both of these categories for two big reasons: • Statistically, the most successful private clubs are those with the fewest categories of memberships. This helps management, committees and boards focus on providing the most value to the remaining membership categories. • Secondly, by limiting new golf memberships to strictly the unlimited golf categories, we are better able to manage the tee sheet and offer the most access to our golf members. Current Twilight and Weekday members are grandfathered into these categories. Members are no longer be able to downgrade or upgrade into these categories. Once a member leaves these categories, they cannot rotate back into them.
Coming soon! The Woodbridge Ambassadors
Our surrounding community is growing in population, with new out-ofarea families realizing the benefits of life in the Lodi and Woodbridge community. Many of these new families join Woodbridge without knowing very many members. Joining a club where you don’t know very many, if any, members is daunting. That’s where our new Ambassadors come in. Very soon, we will be advertising to our membership to join the Ambassador program. Our Woodbridge Ambassadors will be our friendliest, most welcoming members who are willing and excited to meet our newest members and help introduce them to the Club. We are working on the details of this program now, but if you are interested in becoming an Ambassador, email me and let me know! You can reach me at kroberson@woodbridgegcc.com.
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TROON BENEFITS
Privé? Rewards? The facts: There are many perks for our members with being in the Troon Privé program. But with all of the benefits, there is a little confusion. Here’s the facts:
All Woodbridge Members have Privé Privileges — but not all have Privé Golf Privileges
The most-enjoyed perk to Troon Privé is the private club, resorts and daily fee course discounted play. But, this perk is only available to members in the Full Golf and Single Golf categories. Young Pros, never fear! You’ll enjoy these golf perks as soon as you hit the Big 4-0!
There are Privé perks for all members
visiting TroonPrive.com.
All members can book trips, ship clubs, get discounts on rental cars and more by
If you’re being asked to log in to the Troon website, you’re in the WRONG spot
To take advantage of the Troon Privé perks, simply go to TroonPrive.com — no log in necessary!
Troon Rewards Program? Not at Woodbridge
It’s true that Troon offers a rewards loyalty program that allows members to earn points. However, points are ONLY earned at public/daily fee courses. They are NOT earned at any of the Troon Privé private clubs, including Woodbridge. Nor can points be redeemed at private clubs or at Woodbridge.
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GOLF ACADEMY
DO’S & DON’TS WHEN PLAYING WITH LOVED ONES BY RYAN WILLIAMS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL
December’s Tip of the Month One of my favorite operations with which I’ve been involved here at Woodbridge has been running our Operation 36 Tournaments several Saturdays each month. Driving around and watching the students compete is not only enjoyable in itself but, I find the insights invaluable for how I should guide the students’ learning from that round onward. For example, a recent Saturday made obvious to me the students need practice on fast and undulated greens as our course continues to improve under the guidance of Superintendent Lou Silveira. What I also find fascinating is the interactions between parent and child and husband and wife when on the course. More often than not, those interactions are good natured and constructive. But, on occasion, the pursuit of helping a child or spouse play better leads to worse golf and less enjoyment. Harvey Penick, legendary golf instructor known for his endless but simple wisdom, once wrote, “A husband should never try to teach his wife to play golf or drive a car. And a wife should never try to teach her husband to play bridge.” If you haven’t read his “Little Red Book,” I would highly suggest picking up a copy. That said, every time I have witnessed a parent or spouse overstep themselves to the point their advice has become a hindrance, it has been out of a place of love or deeply caring in the success of their child or spouse. In other words, it comes from the noblest of places. In a decade of coaching golf, I have made
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every mistake a coach can make. What I like to think that I’ve learned over that time is how to best direct that passion in such a way that learning is still possible and that enjoyment is not destroyed. With that in mind, I thought I will compile a list of “Do’s and Don’ts” to keep all of our spirits high.
Do: Be an Example of How to React to Good and Bad
Children are always learning. From parents, coaches, friends, etc. Parents should always prioritize how a child is as a person over a player and spouses should always keep enjoyment as the highest priority. Golf is meant to teach us the best parts of ourselves: courtesy, honesty, and perseverance. Nothing causes burnout in a junior golfer faster than the idea that he or she must play well to be accepted or loved and nothing keeps a spouse from playing faster than feeling that he or she isn’t meeting expectations. A stoic and supportive parent or partner is always preferred to a reactionary one.
Don’t: Give Advice When a Player is Over the Ball
This is probably my biggest pet peeve when I watch golf. A player over the ball should be in an athletic or intuitive headspace already committed to a course of action. Junior golfers, without years of information or mental scar tissue, do this quite naturally. Unless, of course, a parent gives much-needed reminders in the seconds before the swing or putting stroke begins. When such advice is given, the players’ mind goes from trying to
accomplish the goal of the shot to also trying to please his or her parent or spouse. That’s too much for any mind to handle during a motion that only takes one second to perform.
Do: Ask Questions at the Right Times
I was very fortunate to get to know the Sutherland family. David was my college golf coach and Kevin is perhaps the humblest $30+ million earner in the history of golf. David, always level-headed, would not allow us to discuss a tournament until a minimum of 2-3 hours into our travels home so as to allow the emotion of the day dissipate. Kevin, as he often does, watched his son play a junior event several years ago. Keaton had a tough round, during which Kevin simply observed. After the round, Kevin asked what Keaton thought he did well to which Keaton said he was pleased with his driving. Kevin then asked what he could improve to which Keaton responded that he thought he needed to improve his chipping. Kevin said, “Ok, I know you’ll work at it.” That was the entirety of the conversation. An embracing of less-is-more seems to be a trend amongst the best players.
Don’t: Destroy Moments of Learning
I know the feeling. Someone is about to play a shot and you can see something very wrong with what is about to happen. Every ounce of you wants to scream out and stop the car crash before it happens but, before you do, you must understand that anything you tell someone to do is something that they will not
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ON THE COURSE BY LOU SILVEIRA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
have learned on their own which is immeasurable more powerful and lasting. Instead, let it play out and then, if the person in front of you seems amenable to a conversation, you can ask what they think was the cause of the poor result.
Do: Make Enjoyment a Guarantee
Like we learned in our last tip of the month, waiting for good golf to enjoy yourself is a surefire way to have a bad day at the course. Instead, for your child or spouse who is presumably newer to the game than yourself, please make enjoyment the one guarantee of the day. If there must be a second goal, learning as much as you can together would be a great way to go. Broaching this subject is always sensitive. Please take it an olive branch my confession that I have made every mistake I described. At the end of the day, all of us want to get better at this crazy game. Being lucky enough to spend almost every day of life concerned with learning it has taught me some hard but valuable lessons. I hope you all have a joyous holiday season and I will look forward to seeing each of you at Woodbridge in the coming weeks!
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HOLIDAY WISHES
From your Greens Team Season's Greetings from the Woodbridge Greens Team! As the year draws to a close, we, the Greens Team at Woodbridge wanted to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. First and foremost, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and enthusiasm for the beautiful game of golf. Your passion for this sport makes our daily efforts on the course truly rewarding. Looking back, we've faced our fair share of challenges, but with the support of our amazing members, we've overcome every obstacle with resilience and determination. Your positive energy and encouragement have been the driving force behind our commitment to maintaining Woodbridge as the premier County Club. We're thrilled to share that our team has been hard at work implementing improvements across the course. From ongoing daily course set-up procedures to improved equipment operator training, we are dedicated to providing you with an exceptional golf experience. Your feedback and suggestions have been invaluable, and we're excited to continue working together to make Woodbridge Golf & Country Club even better in the coming year. As we enter the holiday season, we wish you and your families a joyous and peaceful time filled with laughter, love, and good company. May your days be merry and bright, and may the New Year bring you exciting golf adventures and personal achievements. Thank you, once again, for your unwavering support and for being a vital part of the Woodbridge family. We look forward to welcoming you to the course in the coming year and creating many more memorable moments together. Happy holidays and a prosperous New Year! Warmest regards, Lou Silveira, and your Woodbridge Golf & Country Club Greens Team
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GOLF SHOP NEWS
GOLF UPDATE
BY JOHN HUGHES, PGA HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Player of the Year: Brian Bowling! Holiday Gifts
If you missed our “Black Friday” sale, not to worry, you’ll still get the best price at Woodbridge. If we don’t have items you need onhand, we’ll be glad to order them!
Results – Men’s Finale Tournament Use the QR code to see the results.
Player of the Year Points Race
The year’s men’s tournaments schedule has been completed, which includes the annual Player-of-theYear points race. Congratulations to 2023 Player of the Year Brian Bowling! He has won it two years in a row! Brian accumulated an impressive 374 points, edging out runner-up Mikal Takahashi by just 12 points. Rounding out
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the Top 5 were Stan Demski, Zach Otting and Terry Campbell, respectively.
The tournaments had great participation throughout the year, with well more than 200 members playing. Non-point events, such as the Tokay Invitational and the Vocker Cup, also had full fields. 175 players earned points this year. Golf Shop Credit was awarded to the top 50 on the final point list. Looking ahead to next year… A preview of point events included in the 2024 Men’s $100 Tournament Program is below.
Mark your calendars!
Feb 17: Kickoff Tourn/NCGA Zone Qualifier Mar 16: St. Patrick's Day Scramble May 18 & 19: Woodbridge Ryder Cup Jun 3: Twilight League (start) Jun 1, 2, 8 & 9: (Gross) Club Championship Matches in June: (Net) Club Championship Jul 13: Triple Play Tournament Aug 17 & 18: President's Cup Matches Oct-Nov: Senior Club Championship
Oct 26: Superintendent's Revenge Tourn Nov 16: Finale Tournament
Golf Rules
Last Month’s Question – When a player’s ball is in a penalty area, the player may drop outside the penalty area, estimating the point the original ball last crossed the edge of the penalty area and dropping the ball anywhere along the line of flight of the original ball. True or False? Answer – False. The example above may be a common thought, but it is not one of the relief options under the Rules of Golf. See Rule 17.1 for all valid relief options. This Month’s Question – It is virtually certain that a player’s tee shot is lost in a red penalty area. The player uses reasonable judgment to determine the estimated point where their original ball (ball A) last crossed the edge of the penalty area and drops a second ball (ball B) within two clublengths of the reference point for the lateral relief option, not nearer the hole. After playing ball B, they find ball A outside the penalty area. What is the ruling?
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The A Team Janis Morehead Jill Thompson Natalie Nguyen Lora Fry Carol Horn Becky Harper Cindy Brink Callie Crum Carrie Koenig Kim Malbarger *Ruth Anderson *Cherie Fiscus *Jeanne Ings *Katie Graves
THE REAL “A TEAM” The Woodbridge A team completed the first half of their season with a strong win against the Del Rio Red team. Their record is 7-2! Taking private lessons and doubles clinics with Mauricio and Haley keeps their skills and strategies strong. They are not only great teammates but also great friends.
ABOVE: Jackie Geweke and her mom Taffy played at C-1. BELOW: Beth Kim and Kristen Saccone put out quite the spread for the team.
*Subs
The C Team
C1 Jackie Geweke Tricia Robertson C2 Tonya Shoup Jenn Shoup C3 Kim Daniel Veronica Reich C4 Christina Willett Sannae Watt The all new Woodbridge C team entered the 23/24 competitive season ready to take on a challenge, have fun and make C5 Beth Kim great friendships. We consider this our “learning year” and love improving every match. With 4 match wins under our belt, we Kristen Saccone cannot wait for Spring to make our mark! The C team works hard to improve their tennis game, welcome the other teams, have
C TEAM FUN
fabulous snacks and celebrate our progress together! When asked how we are doing, we always say, “We are having fun!” And we are.
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TWO B TEAMS = DOUBLE LOVE B Black
The Woodbridge B Black team is enjoying the challenge of playing tougher opponents this year. After dominating the CVTL C League for two consecutive years, the team moved up to become WGCC’s second “B” team. While they haven’t dominated the boards like in past seasons, the ladies are up for the challenge. “Playing as a ‘B’ team is definitely more competitive,” said Captain Suzanne Ledbetter. “But we are eager to play smarter tennis and we definitely have endurance on our side!” Our WGCC B Black team is looking forward to January, when the league resumes play to finish the season strong.
The B Team Black:
B1 — Leticia Bush & Lindsey Dingler B2 — Megan Manna & Jenny Polhemus
B3 — Val Pennino & Julie Myrah B4 — Suzanne Ledbetter & Janae Diede B5 — Stacy Cochran & Lindsey Burnham
B Red
The B Team Red:
Line 1 — Christie Christian & Shelby Moran Line 2 — Tina Borra & Carol Giammona Line 3 — Jill Means & Karen Robison Line 4 — Jodie Chiarchianis & Juli Hunt Line 5 — Robin Precissi & Lisa Smith Co-Captains — Tina Borra & Lisa Smith
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Woodbridge B Team Red was excited to return to the courts for Central Valley Tennis League’s 2023-2024 season. Our team started the season with a win, then battled several close scores and we were able to secure the third place position with the conclusion of the first half of our schedule. A highlight for our team was when we got to host our other Woodbridge B Team Black and then enjoy a festive luncheon together at the Club after the match. It was a wonderful first half full of opportunities to showcase the training we have been putting in as a team and with our gifted coaches Mauricio Achondo and Haley Marais. Training continues during our break before we start our second half in January where lively practices with both Woodbridge B teams are a fun time to share pointers and fellowship while polish our skills and prepare to bring home more victories for Woodbridge Country Club in 2024!
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FROM THE BOARD
Dear Members, The Club has completed work on the 2024 operating budget. The operating budget was developed by club management, formally and unanimously endorsed by the Finance Committee, and approved by the Board of Directors. As we look toward 2024, it’s important for us to continue improving and maintaining the high standards of our facilities and services, while also exercising fiscal discipline. In the current economic environment, all clubs are experiencing challenges. We believe the value of Woodbridge continues to be exceptionally high.
Operating Budget
Your Board approved a break-even budget for 2024. Not surprisingly, inflation was a significant factor again this year, especially in labor and food-related expenses. These factors along with the goal of getting our membership categories more consistent with industry standards, will require an
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operating dues increase averaging approximately 4% across all categories. For added perspective, management has surveyed other country clubs in the region, and we are by no means an outlier -- all regional country clubs are implementing a 7% to 10% dues increase. One of the significant factors enabling us to keep the Club’s dues increase below other clubs is our goal of strong event and Monday-tournament revenue. For golf memberships, the monthly increase in operating dues will be between $20 to $40. Below is a graph of historical dues increases vs. inflation rates and how our current structure compares with nearby clubs in 2023.
Capital Budget
In creating the 2024 club budget, we are extremely excited to be implementing a capital reserve account. This is a significant and forward-looking aspect of the 2024 budget that will enhance our members’ experience while maintaining
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our assets. The capital reserve will be funded through a portion of member dues -- $10 for non-golf membership categories and $20 for golf membership categories. This fund will be specifically used for significant improvements and future capital projects, and will be separate from our operating budget. This approach is common in the private club industry and ensures we can enhance our amenities and services without the need for sudden or substantial fee increases in the future. Already planned for 2024, is the resurfacing of the middle tennis/pickleball courts and a reserve study to determine future improvements.
2024 BUDGET & PRICING PLAN IS SET
Positioning Of Woodbridge
With our dues adjustment, Woodbridge’s dues will be $740 for our Full Golf membership, including our newly-established capital dues reserve. This places us in a competitive position, offering a balanced package of quality services without imposing heavy capital dues. The capital reserves fund will enable us to plan and execute significant enhancements, safeguarding the Club’s future as well as positioning ourselves consistent with industry standards. This approach provides transparency in how dues are utilized and ensures financial stability.
Conclusion
The dues and fee increases presented here will be effective December 31, 2023 and be reflected in your member billing sent on January 1, 2024. Your support and understanding are greatly appreciated as we make these necessary adjustments. We believe these changes will ensure the continued excellence and enjoyment of our Club for all members. Thank you for being a valued part of the Woodbridge family. We look forward to another year of shared experiences and memories.
The Board of Directors DECEMBER 2023
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SPORTS COMPLEX NEWS
Scan QR code for Fitness Class Times!
CREATIVE WAYS TO STAY FIT THIS SEASON All movement counts this time of year
BY KRISTINE ROBERSON MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Staying fit during the holiday season can be challenging. With the flurry of festive gatherings, delicious treats, and colder weather, it's easy to let regular fitness routines slide. But, with some strategic planning and a dash of creativity, it's entirely possible to stay active and healthy while fully enjoying the holiday spirit. Think in terms of functional movement and “everything counts.” Here's how:
Embrace Outdoor Activities
Take advantage of the winter season by engaging in sports such as skiing, snowboarding, or ice skating. These activities are not only fun but also great calorie burners. Not into coldweather sports (and I don’t blame you)? Gather your family for a brisk walk, enjoying holiday decorations. This can be a wonderful way to spend quality time together while staying active.
Incorporate Fitness into Holiday Traditions Turn holiday decorating into a fun workout. Stretching to hang decorations and lifting boxes can be a good way to stay active. It all counts!
Do you love to dance? Don’t forget about our Christmas Dinner Dance! Or host a holiday dance party, even if it's just with your family. Dancing is a fantastic
way to get moving and boost your mood.
levels and willpower.
Set Realistic Goals
Involve Friends and Family
Attend Club Fitness Classes
Listen to Your Body
Set achievable fitness goals during the holidays. Instead of hour-long workouts, aim for shorter, more intense sessions. Use a fitness tracker to keep track of your steps and activity levels. It’s motivating to see your progress!
We offer everything from spin, HIIT, and Zumba, to Pilates, yoga and stretch classes. Incorporate yoga and meditation into your routine to maintain flexibility and manage holiday stress.
Healthy Eating Strategies
As the adage goes, you cannot outrun your fork. Enjoy holiday treats in moderation. Focus on savoring each bite and avoid mindless snacking. Try experimenting with healthier versions of your favorite holiday dishes. Getting more vegetables on your plate will help with holiday bloat and inflammation.
Stay Hydrated and Rested
Drink plenty of water throughout the day. It’s easy to mistake thirst for hunger. Ensure you get enough sleep. Good rest is crucial for maintaining energy
Organize a family workout session or a friendly tennis match. It’s a great way to stay motivated and enjoy the company of loved ones. Partner with a friend or family member to keep each other on track with fitness goals. It’s okay to take a break. Listening to your body and resting when needed is crucial to prevent burnout and injuries.
Enjoy the Season
Don’t forget to enjoy the season! Balance is key, and the holidays are a time for joy and relaxation, too. Staying fit during the holidays doesn't have to be a daunting task. By incorporating physical activities into your holiday traditions, setting realistic goals, and practicing mindful eating and self-care, you can maintain your fitness while fully embracing the festive cheer. Remember, the holiday season is also about creating memories and enjoying time with loved ones, so find a balance that works for you and allows you to savor these special moments.
MEET
MAGGIE
ALTNOW Maggie Altnow is 9 years old and in fourth grade at Joe Serna Jr. Charter School. Her favorite subject is art and her favorite food is cheeseburgers. She loves going to In n Out. Other than playing tennis, she loves riding horses and snow skiing. Her favorite animal is a dog. When Maggie grows up, she wants to be a horseback rider. She loves going on vacation with her family and all her pets.
JR TENNIS PLAYER OF THE MONTH
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BY DONNA AARONS
WOMEN’S 49ERS
FORE-TEE NINERS 2024 CAPTAIN
49er Update
A season of Thanks
On Nov 9, the 49ers had a wonderful Thanksgiving luncheon hosted by Cathy Maciel and behind the scenes Melissa Krebill, who is soon to return after convalescing back east. Everyone had fun on the course keeping the turkey ball in play followed by a delicious meal. Can you say pumpkin cheesecake? Coming up are play dates on Thursdays in December at 9am, as well as a holiday party on Dec 14. Sign up in the locker room. We are sad to see two long-time members, Rena Kiraly and Cynthia Bannon, leave our ranks and wish them well in their new adventures. The New Year will bring fun play for the 49ers. No matter your level of play, we have the golf game for you. For a bit of exercise, great camaraderie and a yummy social lunch, join the 49ers for 2024. Sign up in the Golf Shop.
CHARITY BRIDGE
November’s Winners Group 1
Linda Fugazi & Eric Daegling
Group 2
Helen Swanson & Virginia Carl
Group 3
Margaret McKenzie & Cheryl Nilmeyer
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DECEMBER 2023
DECEMBER 2023
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WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION
Pretty in Pink & Halloween Fun WOMEN’S GOLF UPDATE
BY KATHIE HOLTZAPPLE & BETH HANDEL 18-HOLE LADIES CO-CAPTAINS
We are nearing the end of the year and the season is changing. Fall is upon us and plans for the holidays are being made. The Low Gross tournament Oct 24 had a good turnout with 24 players, allowing for two flights of 11 players. Flight 1 Patty Anderson Pamela Hughes Janis Morehead Flight 2 Pat Kishida Michelle Navone Beth Handel
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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many of the members wore pink. At the informal executive meeting after lunch, a couple of our energetic members demonstrated some of the stretches they use to stay flexible. That’s dedication. Some of us were content to watch. We celebrated Halloween on Oct 31, fielding 7 teams of 4. Play was Low Net Best 2 Balls and the competition was close. 1: Kim D’Angelo, Sondra Huff, Diane Gardemeyer & Linda Fugazi 2: Marlene Weigum, Cheri Firpo, Rita Kooyman & Chris Phelps 3: Debbie Wall, Linda Fyffe, Donna Brundy & Joy Sasaki 4: Pat Kishida, Michelle Navone, Patty Anderson & Marolyn Watts 5: Jean Devine, Pam Hughes, Betty Sacher & Erin DeVries 6: Laura Reeves, Ginny Pelton, Sharon Daegling & Kathie Holtzapple 7: Beth Grady, Becky Goehring, Vicki Gallego & Anne Huyett
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DECEMBER 2023
Following the competition on the course we were treated to a great lunch and a spectacular costume parade. Joy really showed her excitement over winning money as part of her team. The month of November started off with Woodbridge hosting a two-day (Nov 6 & 7) WGANC Legacy Tournament. Six of the players — Pamela Hughes, Erin DeVries, Linda Fyffe, Chris Phelps, Sheri Leonard and Donna Brundy — were from Woodbridge. All of them placed in their respective flights. Tues, Nov 7 – our regular sweeps day – was alerted to accommodate the WGANC players. We played a mini ECCE tournament on the Lake Course. Seventeen members participated. Flight 1 1: Rene Donaldson 2: Marlene Weigum 3: Cheri Firpo Flight 2 1: Jean Devine 2: Cynthia Neely 3: Beth Grady
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Nov 14 sweeps was play as usual. Low Net with enough players for three flights. Flight 1 1: Ginny Pelton 2: Pamela Hughes 3: Kathie Holtzapple Flight 2 1: Pat Kishida 2: Marolyn Watts 3: Michelle Navone
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Earlier last month, Donna Brundy was able to meet with the Tokay Girls Golf Team to present them with our $600 donation. Thank you, Donna. Well 2023 is almost over, and with that, Beth and my tenure as your Co-Captains is almost over. Beth conducted our last Board meeting and I am penning this last Bulletin piece. It has been an interesting and fun year. I am so glad Beth agreed to co-captain with me. Her knowledge of how things came to be in our group helped tremendously when the Board was working with many of the issues. We are looking forward to working with the incoming Board Members. Hope all of you have a wonderful holiday season. Kathie and Beth
DECEMBER 2023
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Monday
Tuesday
11 CLUBHOUSE CLOSED Tennis Drop In 9:30am Zumba 9:30am Power Hour 10:45am Yoga 5:15pm
18 CLUBHOUSE CLOSED Tennis Drop In 9:30am Zumba 9:30am Power Hour 10:45am Yoga 5:15pm
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MERRY CHRISTMAS The Club in its entirety is closed
10 BREAKFAST 7am-11:30am LUNCH 11am-5pm BAR 11am-6pm LEWIS & CLARK TOURNAMENT Pickleball Drop In 1pm
17 BREAKFAST 7am-11:30am LUNCH 11am-5pm BAR 11am-6pm Pickleball Drop In 1pm
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CHRISTMAS EVE - Bar open until 3pm (bar sandwiches only) - Golf carts in by 2pm - Sports Complex until noon
31 BREAKFAST 7am-11:30am LUNCH 11am-5pm NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER 5:30-7:30pm Pickleball Drop In 1pm
4 CLUBHOUSE CLOSED Tennis Drop In 9:30am Zumba 9:30am Power Hour 10:45am Yoga 5:15pm Tennis Twilight 6pm
3 CAFE CLOSED SANTA BRUNCH Pickleball Drop In 1pm
26 LUNCH 11am-5pm / BAR 11am-6pm Spin 5:30am 18-Hole Ladies Tee Times Let’s Do This! Senior Tone Up 4pm Power Hour 5pm Stretch 6:15pm Tennis Drop In 6:30pm
19 LUNCH 11am-5pm / BAR 11am-6pm Spin 5:30am Pilates 8:30am 18-Hole Ladies Tee Times Let’s Do This! Senior Tone Up 4pm Power Hour 5pm Finance Committee Meeting 5pm Stretch 6:15pm Tennis Drop In 6:30pm
12 LUNCH 11am-5pm / BAR 11am-6pm Spin 5:30am Pilates 8:30am 18-Hole Ladies 9am - CHRISTMAS PARTY Let’s Do This! Senior Tone Up 4pm Power Hour 5pm Stretch 6:15pm Tennis Drop In 6:30pm
5 LUNCH 11am-5pm / BAR 11am-6pm Spin 5:30am Pilates 8:30am 18-Hole Ladies 9am Let’s Do This! Senior Tone Up 4pm Power Hour 5pm Stretch 6:15pm Tennis Drop In 6:30pm
DECEMBER
Sunday
27 LUNCH & BAR 11am-5pm DINNER BUFFET 5-8PM Yoga 8:30am Power Hour 10:45am Spin 4:30pm Yoga 5:15pm
20 LUNCH & BAR 11am-5pm DINNER BUFFET 5-8PM Yoga 8:30am Power Hour 10:45am Spin 4:30pm Yoga 5:15pm
13 LUNCH & BAR 11am-5pm DINNER BUFFET 5-8PM Yoga 8:30am Power Hour 10:45am Spin 4:30pm Yoga 5:15pm
6 LUNCH & BAR 11am-5pm DINNER BUFFET 5-8PM Yoga 8:30am Power Hour 10:45am Spin 4:30pm Yoga 5:15pm
Wednesday
28 LUNCH 11am-5pm / BAR 11am-6pm HIIT 5:30am 49ers 9am Tennis Drop In 9:30am High School Tennis Drop In-6:30pm Let’s Do This! Senior Tone Up 4pm Power Hour 5pm Stretch 6:15pm
21 LUNCH 11am-5pm / BAR 11am-6pm HIIT 5:30am 49ers 9am Tennis Drop In 9:30am High School Tennis Drop In-6:30pm Let’s Do This! Senior Tone Up 4pm Power Hour 5pm Stretch 6:15pm
14 LUNCH 11am-5pm / BAR 11am-6pm HIIT 5:30am 49ers 9am CHRISTMAS PARTY Tennis Drop In 9:30am High School Tennis Drop In-6:30pm Let’s Do This! Senior Tone Up 4pm Power Hour 5pm Stretch 6:15pm
7 LUNCH 11am-5pm / BAR 11am-6pm HIIT 5:30am 49ers 9am Tennis Drop In 9:30am Charity Bridge Noon Let’s Do This! Senior Tone Up 4pm Power Hour 5pm High School Tennis Drop In-6:30pm Stretch 6:15pm
Thursday
29 LUNCH & BAR 11am-6pm Stretch & Flex 9:30am Zumba 11am
22 LUNCH & BAR 11:30am-6pm Stretch & Flex 9:30am Zumba 11am CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE 6PM
15 LUNCH & BAR 11am-6pm Stretch & Flex 9:30am Zumba 11am
8 LUNCH & BAR 11am-6pm Stretch & Flex 9:30am Zumba 11am
1 LUNCH & BAR 11am-6pm Stretch & Flex 9:30am Zumba 11am
Friday
30 BREAKFAST 7am-11:30am LUNCH 11am-5pm BAR 11am-6pm Pickleball Drop In - 9:30am Tennis Drop In-9:30am Zumba 9:30am Barre 10:45am
23 BREAKFAST 7am-11:30am LUNCH 11am-5pm BAR 11am-6pm Pickleball Drop In - 9:30am Tennis Drop In-9:30am Zumba 9:30am Barre 10:45am
16 BREAKFAST 7am-11:30am LUNCH 11am-5pm BAR 11am-6pm Pickleball Drop In - 9:30am Tennis Drop In-9:30am Zumba 9:30am Barre 10:45am
9 BREAKFAST 7am-11:30am LUNCH 11am-5pm BAR 11am-6pm Pickleball Drop In - 9:30am Tennis Drop In - 9:30am Zumba 9:30am Barre 10:45am
2 BREAKFAST 7am-11:30am LUNCH 11am-5pm BAR 11am-6pm Pickleball Drop In - 9:30am Tennis Drop In - 9:30am Zumba 9:30am Barre 10:45am
Saturday
