July/August 2016 - MacGregor Downs Country Club

The Bagpiper
July/August 2016
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A Message from Your GM
Dear Members,
On behalf of Concert Golf Partners Chairman Peter Nanula, I want to announce that MacGregor Downs Country Club is
now a part of Pacific Links International worldwide network of clubs. This membership benefit gives you exclusive
playing privileges at TPC Clubs in the United States and at many other championship courses around the world.
Founded in 2009 in Canada, Pacific Links International is focused on implementing a plan whose main feature is reciprocal
access to multiple clubs around the world that have strong design and deliver a memorable golf experience. Pacific Links
owns or operates five courses in Hawaii, Las Vegas, California, and West Virginia and the reciprocal agreement includes
over 150 Clubs worldwide. Pacific Links is proud to have Ernie Els and Annika Sorenstam serve as International Brand
Ambassadors.
Members of Pacific Links Reciprocal Clubs are able to book tee times between 14 and 60 days in advance through
Cricket Russell in our membership office. MacGregor Downs members may play up to 4 times in a 30 day period per
club if traveling to those areas with preferred greens fee rates. Cart and/or caddie fees apply at all clubs. All tee time
reservations must be booked through the MacGregor Downs membership office, not directly with the destination club.
We will also periodically accommodate Pacific Links members traveling here to play golf at non-peak times.
Some of the Reciprocal Access golf courses include:
. TPC Clubs - Sawgrass, Piper Glen, Boston, River Highlands, San Antonio, Sugarloaf, Summerlin, etc.
. South Shore Golf Club - Las Vegas
. Dove Canyon - Los Angeles
. Royal Hawaiian GC - Oahu, HI
. Pete Dye GC - Bridgeport, WV
. Riverside Golf Club - Jakarta
. Laguna National G & CC - Singapore
. Twin Doves GC - Ho Chi Minh City
. Nirwana Bali Golf Club - Bali
. Riverdale Golf Club - Bangkok
. Bear Mountain - Kelwona, BC
This is just a partial list of available Affiliate and Reciprocal Clubs. More information about Pacific Links International and
a full list of clubs can be found at www.pacificlinks.com
The Pacific Links team and our Membership department are pleased to help you with this benefit when you travel to these
locations and have the opportunity to play golf at some fine courses around the globe.
Best Regards,
Russ Curtis, CCM, CCE
General Manager
Russ Curtis, CCM, CCE
General Manager
919-653-0174
rcurtis@macgregordowns.org
Cricket’s Corner
It’s exciting times at MacGregor Downs Country Club! We have experienced a growth in the
membership and plan to increase our entrance fees for the third time in 24 months. So, if you know
someone who is interested in joining the club, NOW IS THE TIME!! Simply contact Cricket Russell
in the Membership office at 919.653.0173 or crussell@macgregordowns.org!
Oh, and don’t forget…for every person you register, each will give you additional chances in our
Ambassadors drawing in November for a trip to Amelia Island. Additional chances to win will be
entered when they join depending on the level of membership! Call today!
Member Spotlight
Congratulations to the Simpson family who have been members for 15 years! Their boys,
Kevin “Hart” and Samuel “Sam” have grown up at the Club and continue to make
their family proud! Hart recently graduated from Apex High School and will be attending
Wingate University where he will play football. He was chosen as a Wake County Public School
System Teaching Scholar and will train extensivly throughout college to become a teacher. Upon
graduation he will have a 3 year contract with the school system.
Sam Simpson recently received the Coaches
Award for most exhibition matches won from
MDCC Member and Apex High Tennis Coach
Lynn Thomas.
Great job guys!
Apex High Tennis Coach
Lynn Thomas
and Sam Simpson
Employees
of the
Month
Gail Roth, Sam Simpson, Gary Roth
Kelley Simpson, Hart Simpson, Kevin Simpson
MAY
Maria Rivero, Server
JUNE
Austin Cottrell, Server
FROM THE
FAIRWAY
A Note From John Kauzlarich
What beautiful weather we had for the 2016 Clan Clash!
This year we had 96 participants, an increase of 16 over the
year before that came out to celebrate one of the most
popular events at MDCC. After day one, the MacGregor
Clan held a one point lead, but on day two the Downey
Clan came roaring back to defend their 2015 title, winning
by three points. The Downey Clan was captained by LPGA
Professional Joellyn Crooks. I reccommend for members old
and new to mark this on their calendar as it’s a mustparticipate event in 2017.
While you’re marking your calendar, go ahead and mark
down June 22-25 for the 2017 Tartan.
As we reach the dog days of summer, I look forward to
seeing you, if not on the links, at the swimming pool or at the
19th hole.
Cheers,
John Kauzlarich, PGA
LADIES GOLF
LPGA Professional Joellyn Crooks will be teaching a Women’s
Clinic Saturday, July 9th from 3 to 5 p.m. She will cover all
aspects of the game from putting to full swing and the cost is
$25 per person.
JUNIOR GOLF
3-Day Junior Golf Camps
August 2-4, August 9-11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m; $195 per person
Open to boys and girls ages 7 to 13 and designed for the beginner
to advanced junior golfer. All aspects of golf will be covered and
juniors will learn at their level.
We are pleased to offer, for the very first time, a Junior Tartan. This
member-guest tournament is open to all junior golfers ages 12-18 and
will be held August 21st. The cost to participate is $100 per team and
includes a tee gift. There will be both 9 and 18 hole divisions. Carts
will not be available for this tournament.
Parent Grandparent Child
July 17th; $30 per team; carts not included.
These events are held on Sunday afternoons. Parents, grandparents,
and juniors get the opportunity to team up for a fun afternoon of
golf. We will offer different formats to keep it interesting. Entry fee
includes food and prizes. $35 per team.
Junior Club Championship
August 6; $25 per participant.
This event is divided into six divisions:
18 hole boys and girls, 9 hole boys and girls, 4 hole boys and girls.
The boys and girls 18 hole champion qualifies to play in the
Championship Flight of the Men’s and Women’s Club Championship.
2016 AERIFICATION SCHEDULE
Course Closed July 5-10, 2016
What does this mean for me? The Golf Shop will be open 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. The short game area will be open. The driving range and
main putting green will only be open Friday, July 8 through Sunday,
July 10 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please register online for Short Game
Clinics, conducted by PGA Professional Aaron Ungvarsky and
Women's Clinic by LPGA Professional Joellyn Crooks.
Please contact the Professional Shop by email at proshop@macgregordowns.org if you would like to play another golf course during
this aerification. We will do our best to accommodate all requests as
we are at the mercy of the other facilities' availability.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
July 5-7- Short Game Clinic Session One
July 5-7- Short Game Clinic Session Two
July 9- Women’s Clinic
July 16- Big Break Challenge
July 22- 9 & Dine
July 23- Beat the Pro/GM
August 20- Ladies Member Member
August 28- Couples Member Guest
September 10-11- Club Championship
September 17- Senior Club Championship
September 17- Ladies Club Championship
2016 PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE
SENIOR GOLF
Since our last report, our Sr. Men's Golf activity included 3 Senior Play Day competitions, and 3 Capital Area Senior Men's Golf
Association Tournaments (CASMGA). The format for all of these events was 2-net best balls of foursomes made up by handicap by
the Club’s Pro Staff.
Senior Play Day Results at MDCC
Opening Day-April 20th. 1st Place: Joe Hoffman, David Moore, John Morgan, Dan Neri. 2nd Place: Hal Bowman, Paul Brunswick,
Don Cashion, Scott Magee. Third Place: Ken Carroll, Bill Eskridge, Dave Frederick, Bob Haas
May 4th-1st Place: Don Holloway, David Moore, Fred Renk, Tony Rogers. 2nd Place: Hal Bowman, Charles Debnam, Bill Fulton,
Dave Frederick.
June 1st-1st Place: Hal Bowman, George Dennis, Barry Goldstein, Dan Neri. 2nd Place: John Donnee, Bob Haas, Lew Kimmel,
Fred Renk. 3rd Place: Don Holloway, Ed Holzapfel, David Moore, Jack Thornton.
CASMGA Tournaments
April 26th-At Croasdaile CC, participating clubs were MDCC, North Ridge, and Prestonwood. MacGregor winners were
Hal Bowman, John Kelsch, Scott Magee, David Moore, David Roberts.
May 18th-At MDCC, participating clubs were Chapel Hill, Devils Ridge, Governors, and Wilson. MacGregor winners were Bob Haas,
George Dennis, John Kelsch, John Kemeny, Lew Kimmel, Dan Neri, Fred Renk, Dennis Zilavy.
May 31st-At Brier Creek, participating clubs were MDCC, Bentwinds, Croasdaile, Hasentree, Prestonwood, and Wilson. MacGregor
winners were Tom Corby, Bill Eskridge, James Herndon, Scott Magee, Dennis Zilavy.
June 15-At Devils Ridge, participating Clubs were: MDCC, Croasdaile, Governors, North Ridge, and Prestonwood, Wilson.
MacGregor winners were Dave Burrell, Tom Corby, Dave Frederick, Bob Haas, John Morgan, Dan Neri, Jim Summers.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS
Upcoming Events
July 13th, Wednesday- Senior Golf-Day @ MDCC
July 18th, Monday- CASMGA @ Hasentree
July 28th, Thursday- CASMGA @ Wilson
August 3rd, Wednesday- Senior Golf-Day @ MDCC
August 9th, Tuesday- CASMGA @ North Ridge
August 24th, Wednesday- CASMGA @ MDCC
September 8th, Thursday- CASMGA @ Chapel Ridge
Senior Men's most Improved Handicap Competition
Note: Special Rules apply to qualify. Go to our Senior Men's web page for complete information.
For the Month of April
1st Flight-Handicap 0-15.0
2nd Flight-Handicap 15.1-up
First Place: Bill Donovan (29.1%)
First Place: Steve Doan (10.06%)
For the Month of May
1st Flight-Handicap 0-15.0
2nd Flight-Handicap 15.1-up
First Place: Charles Debnam (20.5%) Second Place: George Dennis (9.7%)
First Place: Scott Magee (11.0%)
Second Place: Bob Haas (4.02%)
Second Place: John Morgan (18.9%)
Second Place: Bob Haas (4.5%)
Golf Shop credit is awarded to the winners.
NOTE: Results of Our Senior Tartan, contested June 10-11, are posted in The Golf Shop.
BEST HOLE
Congratulations to JP Kenney for being awarded the “Best Hole.”
While participated in the Border Battle on June 5th and competing for the
North, he eagled on hole #6!
John Kauzlarich
Head Golf Professional
919-653-0160
jkauzlarich@macgregordowns.org
Congratulations
2016
Winners!
Jim and Matt R
iddick
The Downey Clan
Congratulations
Emilia Migliaccio for making
history! She won the
Scott Robertson Memorial at
Roanoke CC, defending her
title and joined the
company of
Moriya Jutanugarn,
the 2013 LPGA Tour Rookie
of the Year as the only two
players to win the
tournament back-to-back!
Carding 67 on day one and
following it up with a 66,
she lead by 6 going into the
final day. She shot 73
and won by 6!
Court
Happenings
We will continue to
offer the following
programs throughout the
summer. Be sure to mark
them on your calendar so you can
enjoy them too!
Men’s Night
Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m.
Ladies’ Night
Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m.
Cardio Tennis
Saturdays from 10-11 a.m.
Extreme Cardio
Sundays from 1-2:30 p.m.
The MacLobber Memo
Shaun Romisher
Director of Tennis
919-653-0180
sromisher@macgregordowns.org
JJulyunior
Golf Camp
11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, August 1-5, August 8-12
Spots are still available for our weekly camps! Register for the whole week or drop in for a day
or two! Full sessions run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are open to children ages 6 and up. Learn
about all aspects of the game while spending time with your friends on the court! $175 per
week or $45 per day for members.
Fall USTA Leagues
Fall USTA season is rapidly approaching and we need to have 6 registered for each team by
July 13th. If you are new to the fall Combo Leagues, here’s how it works: each team will field 3
doubles teams and each doubles team will consist of players of two different ratings. August 6th
is the target date for the start of the USTA fall combo season. Please contact Director of Tennis
Shaun Romisher for additional details!
Home Pro League Match
We are excited to once again to host a Pro League match here at MDCC. We hope you will
join us on July 8th at 7 p.m. to cheer on team Mosquito Authority. MacGregor players include
Shaun Romisher, Kaitlyn Flaherty and Fiona Degnan. The pro league match will consist of 8
courts of Men’s, Women’s and Mixed doubles action. Other competitors include former Davis
Cup players, top D1 athletes and junior national champs. This event is free of charge.
The pool snack bar will be serving food and drinks.
The MacLobbers have been busy over the last couple of months. We
enjoyed one of our favorite events, Mixed Doubles on Saturday, May 21st,
and a little rain did not dampen our fun!
We had a full house for our MacLobbers Play Day on Wednesday, June 1st.
Prizes were awarded to the top two scorers on each court, and the ladies
enjoyed lunch in the 19th Hole after play.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!
MacLobber Play Day
Wednesday, July 20th 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Mixed Doubles
Friday, July 15th 7-10 p.m.
Mark your calendars now for our MacLobbers Member
Member! The date is set for Friday, October 21st, 8:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Wear your best State Fair flare and come prepared to
play games, eat, drink, and have FUN! *Rain or Shine
If you would like more information on MacLobbers, please contact Jodi Myers at myers_jodi@yahoo.com
Dining
Hours
LUNCH
Closed Monday
11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. (Tuesday) *Kitchen closes at 4 p.m.
11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. (Wednesday- Saturday)
11 a.m.- 2 p.m. (Sunday)
DINNER
Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
4:30- 9:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
5:30- 10 p.m. (Friday)
5:30-9:30 p.m. (Thursday- Saturday)
19th HOLE
Closed Monday
11:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. (Tuesday) *Kitchen closes at 4 p.m.
11:30 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. (Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday)
11 a.m.- 10 p.m. (Friday)
11:30 a.m (Sunday) *Kitchen closes at 5 p.m.
5:30-9:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Can't join us here at MacGregor?
TO GO is available by calling 919.467.5965
Reservations are appreciated. Please call
Colleen at 919.467.0146 to make yours today!
HOLIDAY PARTIES
If you’re planning a Holiday party, keep the Club
in mind. Only a few dates remain available so
be sure to contact Private Events Manager
Linda Bennett today at
lbennett@macgregordowns.org
to book your event!
Don’t Forget!
We have tons of great events
coming up this fall/winter! Be
sure to mark your calendars now
for these great offerings!
September 5- Labor Day Pool Party
& Last Day of Pool Season
September 16- Camp Out
October 14- Lobster Clam Bake
October 20-Wine Club Tasting
October 28- Spooktacular
November 10- Holiday Cooking Class
November 17- Wine Club Tasting
November 27- Polar Express
November 29- Gingerbread Workshop
December 4- Santa Brunch
December 17- Holiday Walk Around Party
December 31- New Years Eve Dinner
Music on the Deck
Join us on the Deck for live music by
Guitarist Ashley Robinson! Member Steve Grogan
and his band The Retros will be here on August 12th!
Pool Deck
19th Hole Deck
July 15th, 6-8 p.m.
July 8th, 6-8 p.m.
July 22nd, 6-8 p.m. August 12TH, 5-7 p.m.
More will be added! Stay Tuned!
Gil Cote
F&B Director
919-653-0178
gcote@macgregordowns.org
Please call today to make your dinner reservations
for the 19th Hole!
BATTLE
OF THE
BREWERIES
JULY 29th,
Join Macgregor Downs for our
inaugural
Battle
of
the
Breweries, featuring some of
NC's premier craft brewers.
HAW RIVER FARMHOUSE ALES
RED OAK BREWERY
BRUEPRINT BREWING COMPANY
BOND BROTHERS BEER COMPANY
SOUTHERN PEAK BREWERY
The buffet will open at 5 p.m.
with the beer tasting starting at
6 p.m. Come and decide which
beer makes it to MacGregor’s
draft selection. We will be judging the beers on Appearance,
Smell, Taste, After Taste, and
Drinkability.
6:00 p.m.
BEER FOOD
PRIZES
SWAG
$25++ PER BEER CLUB MEMBER
$30++ FOR NON BEER CLUB MEMBER
Register on the MDCC website today to
secure your spot. Cancellation policy
applies.
YOUTH NEWS
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Camp MacGregor
Don’t forget we have 4 camp weeks in July
and August. We encourage you to join the
waitlist if you are interested.
Registration is online!
Swim Team
Congratulations to ou
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another year as Dual
Meet Champions for
the season! Thank yo
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parents who helped
to make this
season a success!
gabby mccalister
YOUTH AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
919-653-0157
gmccalister@macgregordowns.org
fitness.at.mdcc
Keep in mind our trainers can get you
acclimated to the ViPR and TRX!
Call our trainers for a free fITness evaluation!
Timothy Hardy
Personal Trainer
(919) 649-7057
timothyehardy@gmail.com
Wednesdays 3-5 p.m.
Lisa Burns
Personal Trainer
(919) 271-9575
lweberpc3@gmail.com
Mondays 9-11
The MDCC Fitness Center is conveniently located in the St. Andrews Room, between the pool and
tennis facilities. It houses treadmills, Arc trainers, the Bravo Trainer,
TRX, and Cybex circuit units. Fitness
Center Hours are 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Plese note all members are to sign in with
their member number and signature.
Experience unique wines and learn about their subleties and
complexities with your fellow members.
JULY 21ST 6:30 p.m.
Chile vs Argentina
hosted by Scott Alboum of Empire
august 18th 6:30 p.m.
Tour of France on a Budget
hosted by Monica Eisenmann from Fine Wine Trading Company
Wine Club
garden Club
The MacGregor Downs Garden Club meets on
the third Wednesday of each month from September through
May. Our meetings are held in the Highlands/Islay Room
except for our annual bus trip and year end luncheon. We are
currently enjoying our summer hiatus but our Board is hard at
work planning for the 2016/2017 Garden Club year.
The first meeting of our new year will be held on Wednesday,
September 21st in the Highlands/Islay Room at 10 a.m.
We would love to have you join us. You can contact
Membership Chairman Ann Brunswick at 919-468-2034 or
President Beth Blackman at 919-380-3078.
Book Club
MAY
Yard of the Month
Lisa and Paul Eberhart
107 Perth Court
Honorable Mention
Nikki and Ryan Thigpen
210 Glasglow Road
JUNE
Yard of the Month
Charlotte and John Presley
113 Prestwick Place
Honorable Mention
Heather and Martin VanCleeff
121 Dunedin Court
The Bootleggers Daughter by Margaret Marron
Meeting July 7th, 6:30 p.m.
Attorney Deborah Knott is North Carolina's answer to V.I. Warshawski, a legal sleuth with a knack for sniffing out the most baffling
crimes. Deborah has just done the unthinkable-entered the heated race for judge of old-boy-ruled Colleton County. The only female
candidate, she's busy reeling in voters and giving campaign speeches. There couldn't be a worse time for Gayle Whitehead to beg
Deborah to investigate the 18-year-old, unsolved murder of Gayle's mother, Janie. Gayle wants the busy attorney to poke around
for any new clues the police may have missed all these years. Unlikely, thinks Deborah; until she discovers that not all the details of
Janie's case made it out of confidential police files. Filled with the patter of Southern voices and populated with a cast of colorful characters, Bootlegger's Daughter expertly unwinds a funny, cunningly-crafted tale of mystery and deceit in North Carolina's backwoods.
Circling the Sun by Paula McLain
Meeting August 11th, 6:30 p.m.
Circling the Sun brings to life a fearless and captivating woman- Beryl Markham,
a record-setting aviator, caught up in a passionate love triangle with safari hunter
Denys Finch Hatton and Karen Blixen.
Check out the website for information on other upcoming meetings.
Did You Know?
1. Our Book Club has been meeting since April 2006. Congratulations on 10
years of great literature, great discussion, and great friendships!
430 ST. ANDREWS LANE
CARY, NC 27511
July
July 4
July 4th Pool Party
Course Open!
July 5-10
Course Closed for Aerification
July 5-7
Short Game Clinic (2 Sessions)
July 7
Book Club Meeting
July 9
Women’s Clinic
July 11-15
Camp MacGregor
Tennis Summer Camp
July 13
Senior Golf Day
July 15
Mixed Doubles
July 16
Big Break Challenge
July 17
Parent Grandparent Child
July 18-22
Camp MacGregor
Tennis Summer Camp
July 20
MacLobber Play Day
July 21
Wine Club Tasting
July 22
9 & Dine
July 23
Beat the Pro/GM
July 25-29
Camp MacGregor
Tennis Summer Camp
A
ugust
August 1-5
Camp MacGregor
August 2-4
August 3
August 6
August 9-11
August 11
August 18
August 19
August 20
August 21
August 27
August 28
Tennis Summer Camp
Junior Golf Camp
Senior Golf Day
Junior Club Championship
Junior Golf Camp
Book Club Meeting
Wine Club Tasting
MacLobber Play Day
Ladies Member Member
Junior Tartan
Back to School Bash
Couples Member Guest
Please note holiday event dates have been set and
can be found on the MDCC web calendar.
2. While we continue to add members to our MacGregor family, we are also
adding members to our Alumni groups. If you haven’t already done so, check
out the website to see if we have any members with your Alumni ties.
3. The Pool Hours are located on the Pool/Fitness calendar on the full
MDCC website. The last day of the pool season is Labor Day!
4. Aerification will be held July 5-10. Aerification may seem inconvenient
initially, but it is a critical practice for turf health and having one aerification
with our new greens is far less disruptive than the three aerifications we had to
do with the old Bentgrass greens.
5. The Youth Room is equipped with chalkboard paint on the walls! Along
with using their creativity and drawing on the walls, member children and
guests can enjoy countless other activities at Kid’s Club.
Staff Directory
For clubhouse information, reservations,
clubhouse personnel, etc., please dial 919-467-0146.
For to-go orders, please dial 919-467-5965.
CLUBHOUSE STAFF
General Manager
Russ Curtis CCM,CCEX220 919-653-0174
Accounting/Billing
Lissa Dailey
X205919-653-0171
Controller
Amy Allen
X210919-653-0172
Membership Director
Cricket Russell
X215 919-653-0173
Asst. Membership Director Daniel Cano
X245 919-653-0179
Reception/Member Services Colleen Mathias X100919-467-0146
Food and Beverage Director Gil Cote
X240919-653-0178
Food and Beverage
Kelly Caniglia
X230 919-653-0177
Assistant Director
Private Events Manager
Linda Bennett
X225 919-653-0175
Private Events
Alexandra Shea
X230919-653-0176
Sales Coordinator
Executive Chef Carl Burton X125 919-653-0163
Youth and Communications Gabby McCalister
X165 919-653-0157
Coordinator
TENNIS
Tennis Shop
Director of Tennis Shaun Romisher
Head Tennis Professional
Kaitlin Flaherty
Tennis Professional
Dana Powell
X415 919-467-4116
X400 919-653-0180
X410 919-653-0182
X405919-653-0181
GOLF
Golf Shop
Head Professional
John Kauzlarich
Assistant Golf Professional Joellyn Crooks Assistant Golf Professional Aaron Ungvarsky
Superintendent
David Apple
X105 919-467-1895
X110 919-653-0160
X115919-653-0161
X115 919-653-0161
X500919-653-0190
FITNESS
Personal Trainer
Personal Trainer
Timothy Hardy
Lisa Burns
919-649-7057
919-271-9575
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