Scioto Country Club

JANUARY 2013
Scioto Country Club
2196 Riverside Drive
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 486-4341
SPEAKER SERIES
Wednesday, January 23rd
6:00 pm - Buffet
7:00 pm - Speaker
Featuring Dr. Peter R. Mansoor,
U.S. Army (Retired)
CHEF HANDKE WINE DINNER
Saturday January 26th
6:30 pm
Dr. Mansoor is the General Raymond E. Mason, Jr.
Chair of Military History at The Ohio State University and
former Executive Officer to General David Patraeus.
Dr. Mansoor will discuss recent events in the
Middle East from the perspective of an historian
and a military strategist.
$20++ per person
(Signature Bar Available)
Call 488-CLUB for Reservations
Scioto is proud to welcome CMC Hartmut Handke to the Club
on January 26th. Chef Handke is one of only 66 Ceritifed Master Chefs in the United States. CMC is the pinnacle achievement for all chefs who seek certification. It is a great thrill for
the culinary staff to have the opportunity to work with Chef
Handke on his menu.
Reservations are limited to 60 people so please be sure to call
early. The last wine dinner that Chef Handke hosted here at
Scioto sold out early.
$100 per person
Call 488-CLUB for Reservations
JANUARY DINING HOURS
Denim permitted after 4:00 pm daily and anytime on weekends.
1916 Grille Room, Donald Ross Room & Terraces
Breakfast
7:00 am - 10:00 am
Tuesday-Saturday
Lunch
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday- Sunday
Dinner
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
CLOSED
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tuesday – Thursday
Sunday
Friday & Saturday
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday
Brunch
Call 488-CLUB for Reservations.
Men’s Grille
Denim allowed in Golf Areas during Off-Season
Breakfast
Saturday
Lunch
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday-Saturday
Evening
HD’s
4:30 pm
Tuesday-Friday
DRESS CODE
Relaxed:
The Dress Code may be relaxed in the case of special
parties, Club events, themed events, costume or otherwise, but only where announcements of such events specifically provide the dress may be other than what is defined for an area of the Club.
Denim:
Tasteful and properly fitted denim attire is permitted in certain areas of the Club’s facilities. Frayed, mottled, or
“grunge” denims are not considered “tasteful” for these
purposes. Denim is permitted after 4:00 p.m. weekdays,
and anytime on weekends. During the golf season, May 1
to October 15, no denim may be worn in the Men’s Grille
or Patio area at any time.
Casual:
Golf attire, tennis attire, business attire with neatly
pressed, properly fitted slacks with appropriate shirt with
collar.
Smart Casual:
Business attire, sport coats or sweaters are welcomed
with collared shirts and neatly pressed and properly fitted
slacks. Ties are optional. Women may wear dresses and
skirts, business suits, pant suits and dress slacks with
appropriate tops.
Formal:
Jackets and ties for gentlemen, including business suits or
blazer with tie and dress slacks. For women, dresses and
skirts, business suits, formal pant suits and dress pants
with appropriate tops. Boys and girls under age 12 are
not required to be in formal attire.
2012 Officers
Thomas C. Copeland, III
John Landolfi
Timothy J. Weis
James G. Bechtel
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Trustees
Jeffrey M. Wilkins
Joel S. Buck
Tim N. Doran
Patricia W. French
Robert H. Redfield
Dr. David E. Schuller
Past President
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Management Staff
Gregory P. Wolf, CCM, CCE ............... General Manager
gwolf@sciotocc.com
Bill Stines ....................................Head Golf Professional
bstines@sciotocc.com
Michael Lukegord ............................... Assistant Manager
.............................................. Director of Dining Services
mlukegord@sciotocc.com
Bob Becker.......................... Golf Course Superintendent
bbecker@rrohio.com
Ray Mastriani ....................... Clubhouse Service Director
rmastriani@sciotocc.com
Lisa Garrett ............................... Administrative Assistant
lgarrett@sciotocc.com
Sherri Scanlon.......................... Membership Coordinator
sscanlon@sciotocc.com
Konni Guitry ..................................................... Controller
kguitry@sciotocc.com
Brigid Moore ............................................. Member Billing
bmoore@sciotocc.com
Kieran Dillon ............................................ Executive Chef
kdillon@sciotocc.com
Diana O’Brien .......................................... Events Director
dobrien@sciotocc.com
Dining Reservation ..........................................................
reservations@sciotocc.com
Craig Meyers .......................................... Athletic Director
cmeyers@sciotocc.com
Jeff Rapp ................................... Maintenance Supervisor
jrapp@sciotocc.com
Don Sargent ................................. Teaching Professional
dsargent@sciotocc.com
Todd Grant ........................................... Aquatics Director
toddygr@aol.com
Denny English .................................. Tennis Professional
djpenglish@yahoo.com
Clubhouse
Ala Carte Reservations
Fitness Facility
Golf Pro Shop
Golf Starter
Golf Practice Hut
Pool
Tennis
486-4341
488-CLUB
485-1132
486-1039
488-6785
481-7317
486-9211
486-0636
A Message From the General Manager
Dear Members of Scioto:
Winter arrived right on time with the holidays and the Club looked beautiful under the clean, white
blanket of snow. With the winter months and when there is an accumulation of snow, a reminder to
all that the golf course is not open for sledding. Members may sled with their children on the hill below
the paddle tennis courts. Our greens staff does a great job of keeping the parking lots plowed, sidewalks cleared and the paddle tennis courts clear of snow and ice. If you have an early morning or
late evening court reservation, and are not going to come, please inform the fitness center so that our
staff does not prioritize clearing the courts when they could be getting sidewalks and roadways clear.
Construction will begin on the function entrance January 7 th and the porte cochere, hallway, Solarium
and restrooms will be out of operation until late March. Please use the member entrance when coming to the Club for not only member dining but for member events as well. The ballroom will be available for functions as will the Second Floor Lounge and Centennial Room.
Winter hours will commence at the Club with the only change being that there will be no dinner service on Sunday evening. The Club will be open normal hours Tuesday through Saturday for lunch
and dinner and will serve Sunday Brunch. Please look in the newsletter for operating hours for specific areas such as the golf practice facility and pro shop, fitness and paddle tennis. There are many
member activities upcoming in January and February such as the adult winter party, family bingo, and
wine dinners. The normal close down period will be in late February and early March as the schedules for spring breaks have changed with Upper Arlington and Ohio State.
As the tragedies of Newtown, CT and the firefighters in New York are fresh in our minds, our thoughts
and prayers go out to those communities. It makes us especially appreciate the many blessings we
have here in our community of families at Scioto Country Club. I hope 2013 will be a most joyous and
safe year for all of you.
Best regards,
Gregory P. Wolf, CCM CCE
General Manager
In Memory
Mrs. Sue Greer
Mrs. Nancy Hadley
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
SOCIAL
Mr. Tre’ S. Giller (Stacey)
Sponsors: Gary Harkey & David Ruma
Mr. Joseph J. Jacob (Tina)
Sponsors: Dan Magnuson & Walt Dennis
Mr. Matthew J. Nawrocki (Mona)
Sponsors: Chuck Nutter & Brad Halley
FAMILY BINGO & BUFFET
Friday, January 11th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
6:30 - Buffet;
7:15 - BINGO
Adult Buffet, Children’s Buffet & Dessert Sundae Bar
Adults - $13.95;
Children - $6.95
Call 488-CLUB for Reservations
Adult Valentine’s Dinner
Thursday, February 14th
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Soup
Oxtail or Lobster Bisque
THURSDAY NIGHTS
Salad
Roasted Beet or Goat Cheese
Family Night
In the 1916 Mixed Grille
Entrees
Putter Steak
Chilean Sea Bass
Surf & Turf
U-8 Diver Scallops
Colorado Rack of Lamb
New Zealand King Salmon
Lobster Tail
Beef Short Rib
$55
$42
$39
$39
$36
$34
$30
$28
Reservations Required
Call 488-CLUB for Reservations
Kids eat FREE from the Kid’s Menu
with the purchase of an Adult Dinner Menu Entrée
(1 child per adult)
Families only - Guests are excluded
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2012
BILL LICKLIDER
ONE-HOLE SHOOTOUT
1st
Mike Schoedinger
David Ruma
6
Tie 2nd
Scott Shaffer
Joe Bradley
7
2013 GOLF CALENDAR
The 2013 Golf Calendar will be published in the
February newsletter. If you have any questions
concerning the calendar or special dates, please contact
Bill Stines, Head Golf Professional at 486-1039.
Important Dates
Tie 2nd
Brett Hatcher
Sean Stoner
7
Men’s Member-Member
May 25th & May 26th
Tie 2nd
Rod Thorson
Rick Schumacher
7
Men’s Invitational
June 13th, June 14th, & June 15th
Tie 2nd
Tim Weis
Jeff Hall
7
Ladies Invitational
June 25th
Tie 2nd
Deron Reisman
Oakley Householder
7
Ladies 9er’s Invitational
July 16th
Senior Swat Guest Day
July 18th
Women’s Scioto Cup
September 10th & September 11th
1st Place Winners
David Ruma & Mike Schoedinger
Men’s Scioto Cup
September 14th & September 15th
LEARNING CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION
The Learning Center will be open to practice Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Please continue to make reservations for the Practice Facility on the Fore Tees Tee Time System
under the tab “Lessons”, and then click from the drop down box, “Individual Lessons” and select
from the Lesson Pro either “Bay 1” or “Bay 2” and then select the day and time.
Please call the Golf Shop at 486-1039 if you have any questions.
POSTING A SCORE AS A TOURNAMENT SCORE
The United States Golf Association defines a Tournament Score as a score made in a competition organized and conducted by the committee in charge of the competition. The competition must identify a winner(s) based on stipulated round(s),
and must be played under the principals of the rules of golf. Routine events, such as regular play days, normally are not to
be designated as T-Scores because they are not significant in the traditions, schedules, formats and membership of the
Club.
The USGA Handicap System is based around the concept of a player’s potential, and scores made in a tournament setting
can provide a very good indication of such potential. One of the procedures within the System deals with identifying players who have at least two exceptional tournament scores in their scoring record (an exceptional score is defined as a
score with a differential of 3.0 or more below the player current Handicap Index). The number of total eligible tournament
scores in a player’s scoring record is one of the factors used in determining if a player qualifies for a handicap reduction,
and if so, the amount of reduction.
The USGA and Scioto Country Club HDCP Committee are looking to identify significant events where a player would have
much more rising on the outcome of the round compared to a casual round of golf. So a club championship, memberguest, etc. would be the type of event meeting this requirement. In addition, qualifying round(s) for significant events suc h
as local, regional or state championships would all typically meet the requirement for a tournament score.
Note: When participating in a match play event, the following procedure should be followed to compute a tournament
score: A player who starts, but does not complete a hole or is conceded a stroke must record for handicap purposes the
most likely score. There is no limit to the number of unfinished holes a player may have in a round.
Listed below are the 2013 Tournaments that will be entered as a Tournament Score:
Men’s Opening Day - Two Best Balls of Four
Old Pal Qualifier and Event
Men’s Member-Member - 2nd Round Only
Men’s Invitational
Senior Swat Guest Day
Senior Club Championship
Men’s Club Championship & Qualifier
Senior Swat Round-Up
Men’s Fall Round-Up
Scioto Cup Qualifiers
Have a Happy New Year!
Bill Stines, PGA
Head Golf Professional
GOLF SHOP HOURS
Purchase THREE Golf Lessons
from Don Sargent
Beginning Thursday, January 3 rd,
Buy Three and get one FREE!
$360 Value - Save $120!!
Wednesday - Sunday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Call the Golf Shop at 486-1039
to schedule a lesson with Sarge
.
FROM THE GREENS DEPARTMENT
As we turn to 2013, we start to look forward to the next golf season. We have already started many of our processes to
help us prepare for next year. These include, but are not limited to, Graden and aerification of the greens, tees and approaches, sodding cart path ends, tree removal and planting, and miscellaneous construction projects. During these next
few articles, we will pick an area of focus and this month will be the greens.
GREENS:
The summer of 2012 provided many challenges for the Greens staff. It was the second hottest summer on record. All of
our mowing and rolling practices were done with a focus on consistency. Each day we measured the speed on #1 and #12
greens. The reason #1 is used is because it is the first green we do our processes on and #12 is used because it is toward
the end our morning routine. We compare these numbers to make sure nothing has changed and the greens are similar in
speed. From time to time we will check other greens on the course to make sure we have consistency. We use the Stimpmeter to measure the speed of the greens. The Stimpmeter is a 3 foot aluminum piece of metal with a V channel and a
notch where the ball sits. We find a flat area on the green’s surface. The end of the Stimpmeter is lifted until the ball rolls
off of the notch. This is repeated three times and measured. The process is then repeated in the opposite direction. We
then take the numbers and get an average of the six balls. This number is a measurement in feet of how far the ball rolled.
To keep our consistent speeds, we use processes such as double cutting, rolling and application of growth regulators to
keep the putting surfaces as consistent as possible throughout the season.
The most important element to control when navigating through tough environmental conditions is water. As a staff, there
is a common philosophy of providing firm and fast playing conditions. Hand held moisture sensors are used to check areas
of greens to make sure that we are not putting down too much water. We will also use wireless buried sensors to test the
deep areas of the greens. These sensors allow us to manage the total water volume of the green and predict when to use
the sprinklers to flush or just to raise the water volume slightly when we are approaching an event so we can have the best,
most consistent playing conditions throughout the event.
The aerification practices help us condition the plant and rootzone for the challenging times of year. If we have excessive
organic matter in the top inch of the profile, it does not matter
how good the greens are underneath. The Graden, aerification
and spiking throughout the season help limit the buildup of this
organic matter. As a general rule of thumb, we should disrupt
20 or 30 percent of the surface area to just keep pace with the
organic accumulation. We also test each inch of the profile to
quantify and qualify how deep and how often we should Graden
and aerify. When we have a proper balance between air holding
(large pores) and water holdings (small pores), there is good
gas exchange and aeration in the soil. This allows for roots to
grow which promotes a healthy plant and with this, we can produce firm and fast playing surfaces.
Bob Becker
Golf Course Superintendent
MASTERS SWIMMING PROGRAM
WATER AEROBICS
The Masters Program will be for those participants looking for fun, fitness, socialization and perhaps competition. New swimmers will gain the skills necessary to be
more comfortable while doing lap swim. This program
will be a great cross training for triathlons or Iron Man
competitions.
The Water Aerobics program will emphasize low impact
exercise that will improve each individual’s cardiovascular
conditioning, strength and flexibility. It’s a great way to
take away those aches and pains!
Coach J.R. will construct practices that will include stroke
improvement, proper turns, various types of conditioning,
etc. Experience is not required. Coach J.R. will be your
personal trainer!
The practices will be held Tuesday and Thursday
6:00 am - 7:00 am for 10 weeks. The second session
runs through February 28 th.
The cost will be $100 per session and there must be a
minimum of 6 registered swimmers
for this program to be successful.
The classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday
from 9:30 am - 10:30 a.m.
The session will be December 18 th - February 28th.
The cost will be $85 per session, or students may
participate on a “drop-in” basis for $8 per class.
There must be a minimum of 6 registered swimmers for
this program to be successful.
You may register in advance at the pool or
while you attend the first class.
You may register in advance at the pool or register
at the first practice.
SHARKS SWIM TEAM
FIT & SWIM CLUB
The Swim Team Coaching Staff is excited to announce
a Fall/Winter/Spring swimming program! The staff will
provide quality coaching with the goal of continuing to
work on skill development and conditioning for all of our
swimmers. Each practice will be tailored to each swimmer’s age and level of experience. Swimmers that are
ready for USA Swimming indoor meets will have an opportunity to swim in local meets as a USA Swimmer.
The Fit & Swim Club will promote indoor fun and fitness
for children ages four through ten, regardless of experience or skill level. In the Fitness Center, the kids will
work on their overall fitness, as well as mobility enhancement, flexibility and ball handing. While in the pool they
will develop confidence in the water and improve their
aquatic skills. The current session ends December 15 th.
There are two training sessions.
The second session will be January 21 st - April 17th.
The practices will be held Monday, Wednesday and
Thursday. 9 years and younger will swim at
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm and the 9 years and older will swim
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm. Note that 9 year olds may choose
either time depending on experience and ability.
The cost will be $150 for the 60-minute practice and
$175 for the 75 minute practice. If a swimmer
signs up for both sessions, the total cost will be
$250 or $300 respectively.
Swimmers must register in advance. To register, e-mail
Coach Tim at tmbridgham@gmail.com. Include your
Swimmer’s name and age and the practice time that you
will be attending.
Classes will meet on Saturdays,
The next session is January 26 th - March 23rd.
(No classes President’s Day Weekend, February 16 th)
The cost is $65 for the 6-week session, There will be
no refunds for missed classes. Class will not be held
Thanksgiving weekend.
There must be a total of 25 registered participants
in order for this program to be successful.
There will be a maximum of 15 participants
in each age group.
Participants may register at the Pool or Fitness Center.
Classes are divided between games in the Fitness Center
and swim lessons in the pool. The kids will have
45 minutes in each area.
4 Years
5-6 Years
7-8 Years
9-10 Years
Gym
9:00 am
9:45 am
10:30 am
11:15 am
Swim
9:45 am
9:00 am
11:15 am
10:30 am
Santa Brunches
SCIOTO SHARKS
The Scioto Sharks indoor swimming team made Scioto history in December! Our club
competed in its first ever USA Swimming sanctioned indoor meet. Thirteen young swimmers made quite a splash at the New Albany Penguin Plunge! Tim and Todd were impressed by the competitive efforts that each swimmer made and Scioto had many heat
winners! The highlight of the meet for Scioto was Mimi Purdum achieving a State Junior
Olympic qualifying time in her 50 yard Breaststroke event. Along with Mimi, the other
competing swimmers were Jack, Caden, Caroline and Jimmy Columbo, Grant and Emma
Mitchell, Jack Lowe, Aiden Zieg, Elle, Jack and Reagen Nolan, and Maggie Best.
Congratulations to all of our swimmers for their great performances and to all the coaches involved. Scioto has 17
Sharks competing at Upper Arlington on January 5 th and 6th. Go Sharks!
PADDLE NEWS
In spite of the warmer than normal weather this time of year, the
courts have had much play.
Men’s Night is off to a great start with 2 to 4 courts being used each
Wednesday night as more new members are enjoying this fun paced
sport. The Columbus Men’s League has really been a hit as Scioto is
the only club with 2 teams. We have had a couple of great Mixed
events that have taken up all four courts. The paddle hut is a great
way to get out and have a fun night of paddle with great food, drinks
and of course a fire to stay warm.
Please remember to sign up for a court by calling the Fitness Center
at 485-1132.
Denny English
Tennis Professional
PADDLE TENNIS SCHEDULE
Ladies “Morning Paddle & Chilli”
Wednesdays 9:00 am - 11:30 am
January 23rd, February 20th
Men’s Paddle Tennis Night
Every Wednesday
6:30 pm
Ladies Paddle Tennis Nights
Tuesdays 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
January 8th, February 5th,
March 5th
Mixed Couples Night
Fridays 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
January 18th, February 22nd
FITNESS CENTER NEWS
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
TPI GOLF FITNESS
2013 Session Highlights
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Individual physical assessment and individual exercises.
Golf specific exercises designed to improve flexibility,
strength, power and prevent injuries
Practice and Pre-round dynamic warm-up routine
Join TPI Certified Fitness Instructor David Gattshall for these
very popular golf fitness classes that are open to every golfer
of every skill level.
Three sessions to choose from:

4-week Junior Session (13-18) starting January 9
(5:30 pm - 6:30 pm)

4-week Open session every Wednesday
starting January 9th - 6:30 pm

8-week Open session every Wednesday
Starting February 6th - 5:30 pm
GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE
6:00 am
8:30 am
MONDAYS
Men’s Circuit Training with David
Mixed Pilates with Janine
8:30 am
9:30 am
4:00 pm
TUESDAYS
Spin & Sculpt with Jill H
Yoga with Aly
Total Body Conditioning with Jill S.
6:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
4:00 pm
WEDNESDAYS
Men’s Circuit Training with David
Spinning with Jill H.
ZUMBA with Cindy
Kickboxing with Julio
8:30 am
9:30 am
12:00 pm
4:00 pm
THURSDAYS
Level 2 Pilates with Janine
Spin & Sculpt with David
Yoga with Aly
Total Body Conditioning with Jill H.
6:00 am
8:50 am
FRIDAYS
Yoga with Aly
Spinning/Yoga with DaVaun
8:30 am
9:30 am
SATURDAYS
Body Sculpting with Monica
Spin & Sculpt with Jill
Yoga & Pilates — $10;
th
Registration is required. Cost for the 4-week series is $100
and for the 8-week series is $200. Space is limited,
so don’t delay. Call Fitness at 485-1132 to sign-up.
All other classes — $6
Group fitness classes are available to all members
(you do not need to be a fitness member).
GROUP FITNESS MEMBERSHIP
Group Fitness Memberships ($20/month billed to your
monthly Scioto account) are available at the front desk.
They will continue to be billed to your account until a staff
member is notified.
Group Fitness memberships are
ONLY AVAILABLE TO FITNESS MEMBERS.
Massage Therapy
First Friday Kids Club
Friday, January 4th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
“Indoor Carnival”
$15 per child
Children’s Buffet will be available
Call 485-1132 to register your child
Paula Patterson, LMT
Wed., Fri. AM’s, & Sun
849-2967
(Stone Massage Available)
Kelly Timberlake, LMT
Mon., Wed., & Fri.
397-8227
Jasmine McKenzie, LMT
Tues., Thurs., & Sat.
(713) 576-6721
(Stone Massage Available)
30 Min - $40
60 Min - $65
75 Min. - $80
90 Min. - $95
120 Min. - $125
* Add $15 for Hot Stone
6
Brunch
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
27
Brunch
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
20
Brunch
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
13
Brunch
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sun
7
Men’s Grille Opens 4 pm
Clubhouse Closed
28
Men’s Grille Opens 4 pm
Clubhouse Closed
21
Men’s Grille Opens 4 pm
Clubhouse Closed
14
Men’s Grille Opens 4 pm
Clubhouse Closed
Mon
8
1
29
22
15
Ladies Paddle Night
All Facilities CLOSED
Tue
30
Fried Chicken
Men’s Paddle Night
Pot Roast
Men’s Paddle Night
Speaker Series Dinner
6:00 pm
Ladies Am Paddle 23
BBQ Beef Brisket
9
2
16
Men’s Paddle Night
Beef Tips
Men’s Paddle Night
Dennison A Cappella
Breaded Pork Chops
Men’s Paddle Night
Golf Shop Closed
Wed
3
Family Night - 1916 Grille
31
Family Night - 1916 Grille
24
Family Night - 1916 Grille
17
Family Night - 1916 Grille
10
Family Night - 1916 Grille
Thu
J AN U ARY 2 0 1 3
4
18
11
1
First Friday Kids Club
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feb.
25
Mixed Paddle Tennis
Third Friday Kids Club
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Family BINGO
6:30 pm
First Friday Kids Club
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri
5
Lobster Tail
2
26
19
12
Chef Handke
Wine Dinner
6:30 pm
Prime Rib
Venison
Prime Rib
Sat