Inside this issue:

Club Life 1Fitness 3Membership 4Golf News 5On the Rules 6Junior Tennis 6Tennis Update 7Calendar 8

CLUB HAPPENINGS

◊ Easter Egg Hunt &Breakfast

◊ Easter Sunday Brunch

◊ St. Patrick’s Day Buffet

◊ Wine Dinners

◊ Designs by K. MikeWhittle

◊ WhistlePig Tasting

◊ Swim Team Registration

◊ Wine Tasting

◊ Cooking with Chef

◊ Bingo Nights

◊ Trivia Nights

◊ Cooking With Chef

◊ Tax Day Martini Special

R e m i n d e r :March 13th: Daylight SavingsTime Begins. Remember to“Spring Forward,” turn yourclocks forward one hour!

Sunday, March 27th

Seating 11:00 AM thru 2:00 PM(Menu Available on Website)

Reservations are taken in 30 minute increments.Seating in Ballroom and Member’s Grill

with Buffets available in both areas.

$31.00 Adults 12 & Over $19.00 Ages 8 -11 $10.00 Ages 4 - 7

3 & Under Complimentary

Please call Keli at 770-426-1808, ext. 2039for Reservations

Sunday Brunch Dress Code and 72-hour Cancellation Policy Apply

Easter Brunch

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Egg Hunt Age Groups: 0 - 3; 4 - 7; 8 & Up

Breakfast Buffet Immediately after Egg HuntKid’s Entertainment ~ Prizes for Golden Egg

Adults 12 & Over $13.00 Ages 8-11 $9.00 Ages 4-7 $5.00

Open Seating.

Call the Front Desk at770-426-1808 toReserve a Seat.

72-hourCancellation Policy

Thursday, March 176:00 - 9:00 PM

MenuFull Salad Bar

Irish Farmhouse ChowderSmoky Peppered Corned Brisket of Beef

Shepherds’ PieGuinness Battered Cod Fillets with Malt Vinegar

Herb Roasted ChickenCarrots with Fresh Dill / Fresh Green BeansSteamed Cabbage / Red Skinned Potatoes

Dessert Buffet

$21.95 per PersonDrink Specials Offered

Call the Front Desk at 770-426-1808,for reservations

NightWednesday, March 9th

and April 13th at 6:45 p.m.

In the Member’s Grill

FUN Prizes for Winners!!!

March 10 St Patrick’s Day

April 21 Italian Dinner

Assorted Muffins, Doughnuts & Biscuits

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Salad

French Toast with Maple Syrup

Hash Brown Casserole

Scrambled Eggs

Bacon and Sausage Patties

Cheese Grits and Peanut Butter & Jelly

6:30 p.m.Limited to the first 20 people.

$25.00 per PersonCall the Front Desk at770-426-1808 to reserve

72-hour cancellation policy applies

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Designs by K. Mike WhittleWednesday, April 1311:30 AM $25 Per Person (includes Lunch)Bring something from your garden for design ideas.

Call the Front Desk for Reservations, 770-426-1808.

Space

RYE TASTING

Single Barrel Rye Whiskey Tasting & Food Pairing$100.00* per Person for Tasting

$35.00 per person for Non-Tasting*Tasting Price includes a Bottle of MCC WhistlePig

Tax Day MartiniSpecials

Friday, April 15th

6 p.m. - 10 p.m.In the Main Bar

Wednesday, March 2nd at 6:45 p.m.

In the Member’s Grill.

FUN PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS!!

Make reservations for dinner at the Front Desk.

Wine Saturday, March 5th &April 2nd 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Enjoy Fine Wines with Chef’s

choice of Savory canapés $15.00 per Person

Remember to makeDinner Reservations forthe Member’s Grill.Getaway Available

Fitness Center NewsFitness Center Hours of OperationMonday - ClosedTuesday - Saturday - 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.Sunday – 6:00 am to 6:00 p.m.

YOGA - TUESDAY morning at 9:00 a.m. in the clubhouse. The yoga classesconsist of strength and flexibility while working on your core. Please call themain desk (770) 426-1808 to sign up.

Personal Training with Mary BrownBUILD MUSCLE, IMPROVE HEALTH: BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITHRESISTANCE EXERCISEIt is important to realize that muscles are the engines of our bodies. Musclesare where combustion occurs, where energy is released, where power isproduced, and where movement originates. Muscles have long beenrecognized as key factors in physical performance and athletic achievement.Clearly, our muscular condition has a major influence on both our physicaland mental health. It is likely that age-related muscle loss is a starting point for a cascade ofphysiological problems, including bone loss, metabolic rate reduction, fatgain, diabetes, heart disease, and mortality. Adults who do not performresistance exercise lose almost 5 lbs of muscle every decade before age 50and up to 10 lbs of muscle every decade after age 50. Numerous studies have shown that muscle mass may be increased in adultsof all ages, including individuals in their 90’s. A research study with morethan 1600 participants (ages 21 through 80), revealed a 3-lb increase in leanmuscle weight after 10 weeks of standard strength training and a follow-upstudy showed approximately twice as much lean weight gain after 9 monthsof resistance exercise. Similar increases in lean weight were attained forstrength training frequencies of 2 and 3 days per week and among all of theage groups.Muscle loss may initiate a cascade of health issues including bone loss,metabolic rate reduction, fat gain, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heartdisease, and mortality. Resistance training has been shown to add musclemass, increase bone mineral density, raise resting metabolic rate, decreasebody fat, improve glycemic control, reduce resting blood pressure, improveblood lipid profiles, enhance physical function, improve mental health, andreverse specific aging factors in skeletal muscle. Beginning participantsshould see their physician before beginning and exercise program. Contactthe Tennis Pro Shop front desk for information on a Program Design Package.Thank you, Your Trainer, Mary Brown

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Please welcome the following new Members & their families!

Equity MembershipSponsored by Corey May

Tennis MembershipSponsored by David Young

Social MembershipSponsored by the Membership

Committee

Corporate MembershipSponsored by Ken Harmon

Social Membership

Equity MembershipSponsored by Les Szabolcsi

Social MembershipSponsored by the Membership

Committee

Equity GolfSponsored by Hap Smith

In MemoriamThe Board of Directors, Membersand Staff of Marietta CountryClub wish to extend their deepestsympathy to the family andfriends of:

Charles Clark

Suse Ann Gresh

Swing Dance Lessons

Wednesdays, March 16th & March 23rd

6:30 p.m. Until 8:00 p.m.

$15.00 per person per class

Limited to the first 8 couples

Instructor: BJ Toups

PatioEntertainment

Saturday,April 30th

Please Call to MakeDinner Reservations.

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Save the DatesJuly 14, 15& 16

MGA Member GuestInvitational

Clinics are designed for women of any ability. Clinics will begin the firstFriday in April and run through June. On the Last Friday of each monthLadies will play a 6 hole scramble using what they have been learning as wellas get more on course instruction from the Professional Staff.When: Friday mornings April. May and JuneClinic Time: 9:30-11:00amClinic Cost: $35/sessionAll Ladies must register with golf shop by 5pm Thursday night prior toclinic..

ASP is a Program designed to help golfers practice with a purpose.Instructors will be out on the tee with you as you work on all parts of yourgame. This will allow you and the instructors the best drills you should bedoing to help you improve.When: Wednesday evenings April, May and JuneTime: 5:00-6:30pmCost: $150 / month. Second family member $125.This is a monthly fee. Please sign up in the golf shop for the months youplan on attending.

Marietta Country Club offers a package of (4) one hour private lessons and2 hours of on course instruction for $500.00.

This program is designed for players looking to experience what it is like toplay like a tour player. The golf course will be set up for you to play where,with your ability, you are hitting the same irons into the green that a tourplayer would use. This is done by moving a players teeing ground to anappropriate spot so that their drive will leave them a club similar in loft tothat of the tour player.An example of this would be that if Jordan Spieth were to play #1 MountainView he would hit his driver and then one of his wedges into the green. Formost of the membership we would have to find a teeing area for you to hita drive that would get you far enough down the fairway to where you couldhit a wedge for your second shot.Members looking to enjoy the Tour Experience can do so as an individual oras a group. Max 4 players.When: Date and Time you chooseCost: 1 player $250/9 holes $500/18 holes 2 players $300/9 holes $600/ 18 holes (Cost will be shared) 3 players $350/9 holes $700/ 18 holes (cost will be shared) 4 players $400/9 holes$800/ 18 holes (cost will be shared)

This is a time when the memberand golf professional evaluate currentEquipment. During the assessment thestaff will check:Your equipmentYour yardagesGapping yardagesCarry distance

Clinics are for children under the age of 7 and to have fun be introduced to the game andlearn functional motor skills that will make them more of an all-round athlete.When: Sundays in April, May, September, and OctoberTime: 3 p.m.- 4 p.m.Where: Top of the rangeCost: $30 per sessionPlease sign up in the golf shop.

Saturday Clinics are to get juniors up and going in golf. This program will build a strongbase of fundamentals to the game. Instruction is taught through a variety of game basedlearning.When: Saturday mornings beginning April through SeptemberTime: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Where: At the putting greenCost: $35 per sessionAll juniors must register with golf shop.

This Clinic is to improve the juniors game and help them learn to play competitive golfweather they are looking to make a high school team or play in summer events. ThisClinic is both on the course and off the greens learning. During the clinic the juniorgolfers are learning about competitive play and sportsmanship.Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.Where: At the putting greenCost: $45 per sessionAll juniors must register with golf shop.

Summer Golf Camps are a weekly camp where the junior golfers learn both on and offthe course. These camps are four days of fast pace, fun filled camps are game learning and skill training. Juniors must be ready to spend time walking on the course as well asspending time on the range.

June 28th-July 1st

July 19th – 22nd

July 26th-29th

Time: 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.Where: At the putting green

Swim Team RegistrationWednesday, March 16th and 30th

in the Mountain View Room6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

On The Rules by Bruce Flower Page 6

The United States Golf Association and the R and A revised the Rules of Golfevery four years. The year 2016 is the quadrennial year, so here’s a peek at thenewest changes.

1. Anchoring the club (putter) announced over 2 years ago, anchoringthe club while making a stroke is now prohibited. The rule change(Rule 16 - 16) pertains to making a stroke, not the use of equipment.In layman’s terms, a player must swing the club freely while making astroke. The long putter is still legal. It just can’t be anchored againstthe body while making a stroke.

2. Rule 18-2, ball moving after address, has been changed so there is nolonger an automatic 1 stroke penalty. All relevant information is to beused to determine the cause. If it is more likely than not the playercaused the ball to move after address, the penalty is 1stroke and theball must be replaced. If not, the ball is played as it lies. The old Rule18-2b is now obsolete.

3. The use of unusual or abnormal equipment is no longer an automaticdisqualification under Rule 14-3. The first offense now carries a 2stroke penalty in stroke play and loss of hole in match play.

4. Distance measuring devices are allowed even if the device has featuresother than distance measuring, so long as the other features are notused. This must still be a local rule permitting the use of the devices.

5. Animal hoof prints on the putting green may be repaired as groundunder repair, so long as the proper local rule has been adopted. Seedecision 33-8/32.

6. A player turning in a score lower than that actually made is no lon-ger an automatic disqualification if the player was unaware of penal-ty strokes incurred on the hole. It’s now a 2 stroke penalty forfailing to include the penalty. Of course, the penalty strokes have tobe added as well. This is an added exception to Rule 6-6d

7. Possessing a 15th club on the start of a round and the player realizesit before starting the round can now be resolved by the player de-claring the club out of play. See decision 4-4c/1.

8. A provisional ball dropped can be picked up if the original ball isfound within the 5-minute search time, so long as a stroke was notmade at the provisional ball. Decision 27-2b/5 covers this.

There is another charge covering shared equipment other than golf carts,but that will be for another day. There seems to be a long-rangetendency to simplify the Rules and make them easier to understand. Ithink the next Rules change cycle will simplify the drop/place procedure,and I’ve heard talk among rules officials that dropping will be virtuallyeliminated in favor of placing. We’ll see. Happy golfing and keep it onthe short grass.

Marietta Country Club Handicap Committee Update

We recently completed an audit of handicap postings at our club. The audit covered the four day period of Oct 20-22nd and Oct 24th. The review of postingwas conducted as of November 6th, well past the semi-monthly revision date of October 31st. The results were as follows:

Date Total Sign-in Practice Non GHIN Eligible Posted Not Posted Post %Tuesday, October 20, 2015 104 10 4 90 62 28 68.9%Wednesday, October 21, 2015 91 16 7 68 44 24 64.7%Thursday, October 22, 2015 82 4 8 70 40 30 57.1%Saturday, October 24, 2015 130 6 10 114 78 36 68.4%Total 407 36 29 342 224 118 65.5%

Clearly, it was disappointing to learn that less than two-thirds of our members who are in the Golf Handicap Index Network (GHIN) are posting their scoresin a timely manner. For MCC to maintain its usage of the USGA Handicap System, its members must post their scores with those failing to do soputting our club’s reputation at risk.Next stepsIn January, The Handicap Committee will meet with The Golf Committee to adopt a plan for improving score postings and also review the newGSGA Handicap Regulations effect January 1, 2016. In the meantime, below are a few suggestions to improve posting accuracy.Frequent Questions:Q: I don’t post because I don’t use my handicap any longer.A: Contact the Pro Shop to have your account suspendedQ: What if I am just playing a practice round?A: On the sign-in sheet, mark “Cart”, “Push Cart” or “Walk” with an “x/P”, i.e. for 9-hole push cart mark “5/P”Q: How much time do I have to post my score?A: USGA rule 5-2a states that posting scores immediately following the round is preferred. This can be done by all members in the respective men’s orlady’s locker rooms. Members also have the ability to post via internet using the GSGA site or the GHIN App. The Handicap Committee is allowed toclarify this will adoption of a local rule. In this regard, we are discussing a rule of not more than 24 hours after completion of the round. We welcome yourcomments on adoption of this local rule.

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Tennis Upcoming Events andReminders:SPRING ALTA NEWS: We have many ALTA teams playing out ofMarietta CC this Spring: Thursday Women, Saturday Men, SundayBusiness Women and Juniors.Team practices will begin mid February and run through the midApril. If you are looking to join a team please contact Lori Giuggiolorigiuggio13@gmail.com or call the pro shop at (770) 426-7381.

MCC Spring ALTA TeamsThursday LadiesSeason begins on March 17th and ends April 28rd

Play begins at 9:30 Thursday morningLevels consist of AA, A, B, C teamsSaturday MensSeason begins on March 19th and ends April 30th

Play begins at 9:00 Saturday morningLevels consist of A, B and C teamsSunday LadiesSeason begins March 21st and ends May 1st

Play begins at 1:00 Sunday afternoonLevels consist of A and B teams

Cardio Tennis: Sundays from 2:00-3:00. Please join ourhigh impact, intense workout. A mix of hitting balls, whileworking on your footwork. There will not be a dry shirt on thetennis court after this workout!! Cost is $18.00 per person.

TENNIS LESSONSKeep improving your game with a lesson from one of the pros!We would love to help you work on stroke technique,consistency, or singles and doubles play.Prices:1 hour Private lesson (1-3 people) $60.00½ hour Private lesson $30.00Group Lessons (4 or more) $74.00 per hour

Adult Open Drills (Men and Women) *Tuesday 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 noon; Thursday 10:30 a.m. –12:00 noon; Sunday 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.These drills consist of king/queen of the court point play. Youwill be paired up with different partners to try and win yourway over to the championship side!! Cost $20.00 per person*Thursday Drills will end during the ALTA season,March 17th through April 28th.

Tennis Fit Drill Sessions- Friday 12:00 – 1:00Carl and Courtney use quick, high energy drills with strengthand agility work. Watch your game and fitness improve asyou get stronger each week!! Cost is $18.00 per person

SPRING KICKOFF MIXERAdult Men and Women - Thursday, March 3rd

Thee Spring Kickoff Mixer is a great way to get the ALTA season started, anda nice way to meet and play with members who are on other ALTA teams atMCC. All members are invited to play. We will have three hours of RoundRobin Tennis beginning at 9:00 a.m. followed by:Luncheon at Clubhouse at 12:00 pm (3 course meal)Alcohol by Signature*Raffle for PrizesCost: $25.00*For more information or to sign up call the Tennis Pro-Shop at 770-426-7381or email Carl Abalos at cjabalos@gmail.com. Limited Spots Available!

tennis is complimentaryand a convenient way to come out testyour skills and be part of matches as

players join in on the competition. Tennispros will participate by hitting or playing in

the game. There is food and beveragesavailable at a minimal charge of $12.00,

during your off time off the court.Bring a friend.

Tuesday and Thursday:  4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.$15.00 PER HOUR

The USTA Junior Development Program is designed for our beginner players aged 5 – 9and has taken off in popularity here at the Club.   This program gives children theopportunity to experience immediate progress, and the confidence gained helps keepthem very enthusiastic about the game. uses scaled down courtdimensions, balls that bounce much lower and are easier to rally, and rackets that are lightand easy to maneuver.  We will introduce tennis to your children in a fun way using gamesand activities to capture their attention while developing their hand-eye coordination andmotor skills.Young Starters who are four years of age and who are ready to participate in the programwill have a separate court. A minimum sign up of four kids are required to hold thesession. Please contact Courtney Collins (cocomarie722@gmail.com ) if you feel your fouryear old is ready to join the program.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Our Junior Elite program consists of our top level junior players. These juniors are involvedin ALTA, USTA and tournament level play as well as school play.Our Intermediate juniors are our rising 12 and under stars!! This program consists of ourjunior development players. They have advanced from our 10 and under group and arenow playing with the green dot ball. They are on ALTA teams and are beginning to playtournaments.Fees for both groups:1 day per week $140 per month2 days per week $240 per month3 days per week $290 per monthSingle day fee $35.00

Saturday, April 16th 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.The Parent-Child tournament is a fun event, for children and their parents to bond andplay tennis together. A round robin format, so a lot of tennis will be playedis needed so the draws can be made, please email Lori Giuggio atlorigiuggio13@gmail.com to be part of the tournament.

Junior Tennis News

Tennis News

Tennis News with Lori Giuggio

Spring has arrived!! This means warmer weather and more tennis. Weare gearing up for ALTA practices and matches and some great adultand junior events in March and April. Keep an eye out for emailsand flyers on all upcoming tennis activities.

The tennis department will be using Trumpia, a mobile messagingsystem, to communicate court situations, canceled drills, lessons, andevents. Only necessary information will be sent. PLEASE SIGN UP AThttp://trumpia.com/onlineSignup/mariettacc/mccmobile or come intothe pro shop and we can assist you.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1

Men’s Night Tennis

2Trivia

3Spring Tennis Kick-off

4Getaway

5Wine Tasting

Comp. Getaway

6 7Club Closed

8Men’s Night Tennis

9Bingo

10Cooking with Chef

11Getaway

12

13Daylight Savings Time

Begins

14Club Closed

15Men’s Night Tennis

16Swim TeamRegistration

17St. Patrick’s Day

BuffetALTA Ladies Begins

18Getaway

19WhistlePig TastingALTA Mens Begins

20 21Club Closed

22Men’s Night Tennis

23 24 25Getaway

26Easter Egg Hunt &

Breakfast

27Easter Sunday Brunch

28Club Closed

29Men’s Night Tennis

30Swim TeamRegistration

31

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1

Getaway2

Wine TastingComp. Getaway

3 4Club Closed

5Men’s Night Tennis

6 7LGA Kick-off

8Getaway

9Spring Winemaker

DinnerMGA Kick-off

10 11Club Closed

12Men’s Night Tennis

13Designs by

K. Mike WhittleBingo

14 15Tax Day

Martini SpecialsGetaway

16Parent-ChildTournament

17 18Club Closed

19Men’s Night Tennis

20 21Cooking Class with Chef

22Getaway

23

24 25Club Closed

26LGA/SMGAScramble

Men’s Night Tennis

27 28 29 30Patio Entertainment

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