The Clubber Newsletter December 2016

St. Pete Country Club’s

Sunday, December 18, 2016 11:30am—2:30pm Tomato Basil Parmesan Bisque

Fruit & Cheese Platter

Greek Salad Station

Chef—Attended Omelet Station

Belgian Waffle Station

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links

Home Fried Potatoes

Baked Strata with Ham & Cheddar

Chicken Tenders

Salmon Piccata

Macarroni & Cheese

Baked Pastry Platter

Santa will be here with gifts for all Children!

Mike Kiernan—President

Richard Hope—Vice-President

Tony Gurley—Treasurer

Phil Apple

Troy Holland

Al Ionson

Mike Robson

Robert Seel

Scott Zaccaria

Joe Brooks – General Manager x311

Terry Decker—Golf Professional x302

Ryan Franklin—Greens Superintendent x326

Sam Vuille—Tennis Professional x316

Christy Dollins—Membership & Event Sales x318

Kristal Cohen—Office Manager x325

Lucio Barajas—Chef x315

GOLF

Pro Shop: 7:00am-6pm • Tee Times: 7:30am-6pm

Range: 7:00am-6pm (Tuesday’s have shotgun starts at 9am & 1pm)

Stockholders may make tee times one week in advance

All other membership categories may make tee times 2 days in advance.

TENNIS:

Monday-Friday: 8am-12pm & 3pm-7pm

Saturday & Sunday: 8am-1pm Although the Pro Shop will not be open, member play will be permitted on

weekdays from 12-3pm and on weekends after 1pm.

DINING & GRILL ROOMS:

Saturday Breakfast: Served from 7-11am

Sunday Breakfast Buffet: Served from 8am-12pm

Lunch: Available Tuesday—Sunday: 11am-3pm

Dinner: Wednesday & Friday Evenings: 5:30-9pm

Grill Room Bar: Monday: 12pm-6pm

Tuesday & Thursday: 11am-7pm

Wednesday & Friday: 11am-9pm

Saturday & Sunday: 11am-7pm

Snack Ten: Located on the 10th Tee, is open daily from 8:30am-4:30pm

Pool Hours: Monday: 6:30am—6pm, Tuesday & Thursday: 6:30am-7pm

Wednesday & Friday: 6:30am—9pm, Saturday & Sunday: 6:30am-7pm,

**Tiki Hut Hours: Friday’s: 3-9pm, Saturday’s & Sunday’s: 12-7pm

**Weather Permitting

Clubhouse Phone: (727) 867-2111• Fax: (727) 867-1686

Golf Shop: (727) 864-1595 • Tennis Shop: (727) 867-9105

Dining Reservations: (727) 867-2111

www.stpetecountryclub.com

2016-2017 Board of Governors

Club Management

Hours of Operation

GUEST FEES All Fees Listed Below are Per Guest

& Apply to all non-members visiting the club with a member

Pool: $5 Fitness: $10 Tennis: $10

GOLF Monday through Thursday

$46 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

$56 Friday, Saturday & Sunday After 1pm

$46

Club Contact Information

From the General Manager

We would like to thank the members that were

able to attend the Winter Kick-Off Party that was

held on November 12th. The dance floor was

hopping all night as we had over 200 people attend

the event! It was such a great party that we will

look at doing something along the same line next

year. The Thanksgiving buffet was well attended

with about 150 guests. As we get into December

we will be hosting the “Santa Brunch” on

Sunday December 18. This is a great time to come

to the club and experience all of the decorations.

We would like to thank the ladies in the LGA for

taking the time to decorate the club house.

During the month of December we will be

providing a variety of entertainment on

Wednesday night. We also look forward to Tom

Arnold’s music during the seafood buffet on the

last Friday of the month. New year’s eve will be a

early cocktail party with piano entertainment so

check the calendar for the different acts.

Chef Lucio will feature theme buffets throughout

the month as well as special features in addition to

the menu. Each meal period will be listed here in

the clubber.

Joe Brooks, General Manager

Welcome New Members

Paul & Helen Brown

Bill & Rachel Moran

James Parker & Nancy Beck

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Cocktail Party

Enjoy Live Piano Entertainment

In the Grill Room

With Cocktails & Hors d’ouevres

December 31, 2016 ● 5-8pm

Oysters Casino

Spinach & Artichoke

Stuffed Mushrooms

Roast Beef Slider Platter

Shrimp Cocktail

Garlic Claw Crab Cakes

Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites

Assorted Mini Desserts

$19.95 per person

We Wish

You all a

Very

Merry

Christmas

The Club will close at 3pm

on 12/24 and Remain Closed

All Christmas Day

Thank you to our Members

that so Generously gave to

the Empolyee Christmas

Bonus this year!

Your thoughtfulness truly

Blessed our Families and we

are extremely grateful!

Thank You to our

Women’s Golf Association

For their Help

Decorating the

Club’s Christmas Trees!

HOME STYLE DINNERS

Friday, December 9th, 5:30-9:00pm

Your Choice of Entrée:

Fried Chicken Pot Roast w/Merlot Mushroom Gravy Pan Seared Salmon Carbonara over Pasta

All entrees are served with: Greek Style Salad Bar Mashed Potatoes or French Fries Vegetable Du Jour Dessert Special: Peach Cobbler w/Cinnamon Ice Cream

Friday, December 23rd, 5:30-9:00pm

Your Choice of Entrée:

Fried Chicken Pasta Bolognesse w/Garlic Bread Beer Battered Fish & Chips

All entrees are served with: Deluex Salad Bar Mashed Potatoes or French Fries Vegetable Du Jour

$12.95 Per Person

HAPPY HOUR

Every Friday!

4-7pm In the Grill Room

& Tiki Hut (weather permitting)

2 for 1 Drinks (well brand, house wine & draft beer.

$2 Drafts at the Tiki Hut Not Included)

$5 Appetizer Specials (please note that happy hour specials are for

dine in only and not take out)

Live Entertainment Every Wednesday in the Grill Room!

Saturday Breakfast Specials 7:00-11:00am

2 Eggs Cooked Any Style with your Choice of Bacon or Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes or Grits, and Toast

Short Stack of Pancakes with Butter, Warm Syrup, and your choice of

Bacon or Sausage

Your Choice of Entrée Above Just $4.95!

Sunday Breakfast Buffet 8am—12pm

Sample Menu

Assorted Fresh Baked Breads Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display

Eggs Benedict Smoked Apple Wood Bacon Sausage Patties and Links

Breakfast Potatoes Corned Beef Hash

Cheese Grits Biscuits and Gravy

Belgian Waffles Create your own Omelet

$10.95 per adult & $5.95 per child 3-12

Please Call (727) 867-2111 For Reservations for All Dinners & Events

PRIME RIB BUFFET Wednesday, December 14, 2016 ● 5:30-9:0pm

Salad Bar w/Soup Du Jour Slow Roasted Prime Rib w/ Natural Au Jus

Turkey Tetrazzini Crab Crusted Mahi Mahi w/Lobster Sauce

Oysters Rockefeller Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites

Mashed Potatoes Vegetable Du Jour Assorted Desserts

$21.95 per adult & $12.95 per child 3-12

ITALIAN NIGHT BUFFET Wednesday, December 21, 2016 ● 5:30-9:00pm

Salad Bar Garlic Crab Soup

Chef Attended Pasta Station Lemon Parmesan Chicken Piccata Garlic Shrimp & Spinach Lasagna

Green Beans w/Balsamic Bruschetta Mix Provencal Red Potatoes

Lemonchello Cake, Carrot Cake & Sherbet

$14.95 per adult & $7.95 per child 3-12

A LA CARTE DINNER SPECIALS Our Full Menu is also available on these evenings

Friday, December 2nd ● 5:30-9:00pm

Crispy Baked Claw Crab Cakes With Remoulade Sauce

$15.95 Apple, Cranberry, Walnut Spinach Salad

With Champagne Vinaigrette & Grilled Chicken $10.95

Slow Roasted Pork Loin w/Mushroom Demi Loaded Baked Potato & Asparagus

$14.95

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Wednesday, December 7th ● 5:30-9:00pm

Cuban Style Mojo Pork Loin With Plantains, Spanish Rice & Vegetables

$14.95 Shrimp Crusted Salmon

With Lobster Sauce $15.95

Sauteed Lemon Chicken Fettuccini $13.95

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Friday, December 16th ● 5:30-9:00pm

Pan Seared Tenderloin With Brandy Peppercorn Wild Mushroom Sauce

$18.95 Baked Salmon w/Parmesan Herb Crust

$14.95 Chicken, Avocado, Egg & Bacon Caesar Salad

$10.95

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Wednesday, December 28th ● 5:30-9:00pm

Mediterranean Sauteed Shrimp Penne With Tomatoes, Spinach, Onions, Olives & Feta

$15.95 Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes

With Crispy Red Potatoes $16.95

Rib Eye Steak Tratoria With Bleu Cheese Sauce & Cajun Onion Straws

$24.95

Seafood Buffet Friday, December 30, 2016 ● 5:30-9:00pm

House Salad New England Clam Chowder

Balsamic Bruschetta w/Crostinis Peel & Eat Old Bay Shrimp Oysters on the Half Shell

Garlic Lemon Fish Enchiladas Steamed Crab Legs w/Hot Drawn Butter

Slow Roasted Prime Rib Mojo Baked Chicken

Cheesy Pasta Spanish Saffron Rice & Vegetables

Assorted Dessert Selection

$29.95 per adult & $14.95 per child 3-12

The club is so festive this time of year, I just love seeing members enjoy the decorations and family feeling when attending our holiday events. Prospective members as well feel right at home when they come in and I believe this definitely helps make their decision to join our club. We have quite a few new winter members already this season; please continue to recommend our winter membership to those around you as we continue to be the first choice for membership once they hear about our various membership opportunities and especially after they visit and play a round at the club. Our Annual Christmas Brunch is on the 18th—please be sure to make a reservation and let us know how many children you will have in attendance so we can ensure a gift for all that the kids will enjoy! As always, please feel free to contact me anytime with questions or concerns, and I will do all I can to ensure you enjoy your membership to the fullest.

See you at the Club, Christy Dollins, Membership Director

727-867-2111 x318 christydollins@stpetecountryclub.com

Membership Memos

Anziano, Stephanie Fry, Sherrl Leighton, Lucianne Robison, Peter

Ashby, Laura Garrity, Kenneth Lemm, Robert Sauvageot, Stacey

Bahula, Radovan Gary, Charles McAuley, Donna Schaumberg, Jane

Bailey, Tirzah Gimenez, Killian McCloy, Vickie Skoglund, Shelley

Brant, David Guerrier, Frederick McKeon, Kevin Smelser, Mary

Brembs, Ruby Hamblin, Steve Milkey, Jackson Soule, Thomas

Brucato, Angela Hameroff, Brian Nicklaus, Gregg Spradley, Jade

Callahan, Markham Hampson, Paula O'Dor, Leah Spradley, Kenneth

Carella, Anna Maria Henderson, Daniel Otis, Daniel Spurlock, Frances

Davis, Kern Hippert, Ari Peterson, Mary Carol Stephenson, Joan

December, Michael Hodge, Andrew Petrillo, Mary Ann Sutton, Kyle

Delancy, Lisa Kirby, Susan Pokorny, Betty Thomas, Thayne

Dentinger, Cynthia Klette, Carol Pruitt, William Tredo, Suzanne

Douglas, Andrea Kongsiri, Karlei Regan, David Verdone, Anthony

England, John Koufas, Alexandra Reynolds, Bryan Verdone, Mary

Evans, John Kovac, Bob Rich, Rachel Young, Joe

Evans, Teresa Kraynak, Carol Riddlesworth, Mike Youngerman, Steven

Ferguson, Jane Launchi, Rebecca Riley, Bill Zayas, Zander

Francis, Michael Legarreta, Laura Rixon, Lucille

Club Membership Anniversaries Thank you for your years of Loyalty As Members of our Club!

Willis, Elizabeth 61 Years Strong, Janet 5 Years

Douglass, Robert & Tina 49 Years Appelt, Helmut & Andrea 4 Years

Nelson, Robert & Anne 44 Years Girouard, George & Becky 4 Years

Riggins, R. Michael 32 Years Grigerek, Glen & Linda 4 Years

Anderson, Robert & Marsha 28 Years Kidd, Robert & Cynthia 4 Years

Binnington, Arthur & Joanne 28 Years Krauthamer, Gary 3 Years

Dejong, Evan & Jean 22 Years Martin, Stan & Susan 3 Years

Mitchell, Robert 21 Years Polkowski, James & Deborah 3 Years

Braden, John & Sue 15 Years Roesner, Michael & Maria 3 Years

Torrisi, Victor & Suzanne 15 Years Stoebling, Peter & Judy 3 Years

Galaher, David & Melinda 14 Years Binnington, John & Pamela 2 Years

Hamrich, Robert & Barbara 14 Years Han, Hae & Soo 2 Years

Lemm, Robert & Joy 14 Years Klette, Doug & Carol 2 Years

Loyd, Jerry & Suzanne 9 Years LaPlant, Jim 2 Years

Arnold, Tom & Jean 8 Years Piazza, Anthony & Kathy 2 Years

Pebler, John 8 Years Sedlar, Miro & Kristina 2 Years

Urse, John & Debbie 8 Years Somerville, Lindsay & Louise 2 Years

Lipsky, Richard & Barbara 6 Years Wright, Jerry 2 Years

Morehead, Robert 6 Years Doane, Howard & Kathryn 1 Years

Sutton, Chris & Jen 6 Years Jackson, Larry & Pauline 1 Years

Daukas, Julius & Tyler 5 Years Martin, Sam & Elaine 1 Years

George, Michael 5 Years Smith, Matthew & Elizabeth 1 Years

Johnson, Stephen & Sandra 5 Years Vaughn, Glenn & Mimi Farmer 1 Years

SPCC WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION

HALLOWEEN SCRAMBLE ECELECTIC October 25, 2016 November 8th & 15th, 2016 Jackie Keller 66 Margaret Soule 60 Pat Seel Sally Muzzy 63 Lucy Rixon Linda Walker 64 Andrea Holbrook Mary Lou Porter 64 Linda Garrity 64 Louise Somerville 71 Dianne Hunter 66 Karen Pittinger Anna Hayes 66 Sally Muzzy Cathy Moss 67 Dorothy Rhodes Cheryl Amico 67 Joanne Binnington 68 Jan Saimond 71 Mary Brown 68 Margaret Amley Jackie Keller 69 Peggy Peseckas Lucy Rixon 69 Dorothy Goldberg. Peggy Peseckas 69 Birdies: Birdies: Jackie Keller, #7 Susan Butterworth, #5 Lucy Rixon, #17 Jackie Keller, #8 Linda Walker, #7 Cathy Moss, #4, 17, 18 NET November 1, 2016 2 BEST BALL OF FOURSOMES Flight 1 November 29, 2016

1st Anna Hayes 71 2nd Judy Preston 72 Louise Somerville 126 3rd Patty Cramer 76 Peggy Peseckas Sue Braden

Flight 2 Margaret Soule 1st Jane Howe 72 1st Lucy Rixon 72 Cathy Moss 129 2nd Karen Pittinger 74 Dorothy Goldberg 3rd Karen Ionson 77 Pat Seel 3rd Janet Weinstein 77 Birdies:

Flight 3 Louise Somerville, #14 1st Rosemary Stephens 67 Cathy Moss, #18 2nd Mary Lou Porter 75 Anna Hayes, #7 3rd Sally Muzzy 76 Birdies: Sally Muzzy & Susan Kirby

We Sang in the Rain,

walked the Yellow Brick Road with

multiple Dorothy's

and companions in tow.

The Birds flew in,

and Audrey was seen

with Cleo and Romans,

with Stooges and Queens.

2016 WGA MEMBER-GUEST

GROSS 1st 160 Cathy Moss, Linda Moore Jackie Keller, Liz Leigh 2nd 166 Cheryl Amico, Deb Clauson June Ferland, Karen Hurst NET 1st 133 Margaret Amley, Carol Stewart Sally Muzzy, Rhonda Gagliardi 2nd 134 Beth England, Jenni Marshall Pam Binnington, Leslie Roberts 3rd 134 Nancy Swarts, Phyllis Minot Lucy Rixon, Mabel Kelly

Golf News........... Thanks to everyone for playing in our Member-Guest events. Sean Lucey & Vince Del Corso won the shoot-out over Tom Sutton & his brother Steve. Vince two putted for par on the 18th hole for the win. Other flight winners were Julius Daukas & Greg Kelley (1st), Troy Holland & Steve Barlow (3rd), Robert Kid & Scott Phillips (4th), Bo Godbold & Jeff Julien (5th), Phil Apple & Bob Huber (6th), and Richard Muzzy & Denny Lyons (8th). The entire staff did a great job, but a special thanks to Ryan Franklin and his crew. The golf course was in great shape and the playability was excellent. Thanks also to Anna Hayes and our lady volunteers Cheryl Amico, Jane Howe, Susan Poole, Judy Preston, Pat Seel and Nancy Swarts. They make my job easy and they are always ready to go! Congrats to Lady Member-Guest winners: Cathy Moss, Linda Moore, Jackie Keller & Liz Leigh won first place gross and Margaret Amley, Carol Stewart, Sally Muzzy and Rhonda Gagliardi won first place net. Second gross went to the team of Cheryl Amico, Deb Clauson, June Ferland and Karen Hurst. And the second net team was Beth England, Jenni Marshall, Pamela Binnington and Leslie Roberts. Congrats to Cheryl Amico and her committee on a job well done!

Terry Decker Golf Professional

2017 NEW YEAR’S INVITATIONAL

We have a full field and a substantial waiting list for the 91st New Year’s Invitational to be held January 5th-8th, 2017. Jimmy Jones, the 2016 champion, will be returning to defend his title. He should get strong competition from several University of South Florida teammates and contingents from Florida, Auburn, FSU, Georgia Tech, Missouri, Purdue and Seton Hall, to name just some of the schools who will be represented this year. The mid-amateur(25 and over) group in the championship division will be solid again, led by Tampa’s Joe Alfieri who missed last year’s playoff by a single shot. In the senior division, twice-defending champ Dennis Monahan will also be returning. Our course is good now, should be in solid condition for us all this winter, including the tournament week in January. Remember the dates, you might en-joy coming out to watch. - Richard Hope, Tournament Chairman

UP-COMING TOURNAMENT CALENDAR December

St. Pete Chamber Outing, Thursday, December 1st 12:30 shotgun

Sheldon Cup Sat.-Sat. Dec. 3rd & 10th

County Golf Monday, Dec. 12th 8:30 & 1:00 Some Play open in each shotgun

Sutton Christmas Scramble Monday. Dec. 19th 1:00 Shotgu

Christmas Eve 9:00 Shotgun Closed at 1:00

Christmas Closed

January

New Year’s Invitational Thur. – Sunday, 5 – 8, Wednesday Practice Round

January 9th Lady Match Play begins, players make their own times

President’s Cup Qualifier January 14th, sixteen players advance to January 21st, Final Four 1/28

County Golf Monday, Jan. 30th 8:30 & 1:00 Some Play open in each shotgun

Championship Dates Bryan Cup February 11th & 18th

Club Championship Qualifier Saturday, March 4th Championship 1st Rd Match Sun. Feb 7th

Club Championship All Flights March 11th, 12th & 18th

Lady Club Championship March 18th & 19th, 36-Holes Stroke Play

Mixed Championship Sunday, April 2nd, 1:00 shotgun

Senior Club Championship March 25th & April 1st

2016 MEN’S MEMBER-GUEST

CHAMPIONS

Sean Lucey—Vince Del Corso 25.5

RUNNER-UP SEVENTH FLIGHT

Tom Sutton—Steve Sutton 1st Tom Sutton-Steve Sutton 28

FIRST FLIGHT 2nd Ed Hayes-Joseph Tonti 24

1st Julius Daukas—Greg Kelley 28.5

2nd Jake Sorensen—Mike Wagner 23.5 SENIOR FLIGHT

SECOND FLIGHT 1st Richard Muzzy-Denny Lyons 19.5

1st Sean Lucey—Vince Del Corso 25.5 2nd Tom Butterworth-John Smith 18.5

2nd Todd Hermann-Curtis Weinstein 24.5

THRID FLIGHT CLOSEST TO THE HOLE

1st Troy Holland-Steve Barlow 25 Friday, 4, Ed Allen, Friday, 7, Kerry Katchuk

2nd David Brant-Steve Brant 23.5 Friday, 14, Carson Crooms, Friday, 17, Dennis Deja

FOURTH FLIGHT Saturday, 4, Bill Kelly, Saturday, 7, Jim Colbert

1st Robert Kidd-Scott Phillips 26.5 Saturday, 14, Bruce Hess, Saturday, 17, Travis Hess

2nd Craig Hunter– Bob Ryan 24.5

FIFTH FLIGHT Friday, 9, Andy Sutton, Friday, 18, Carson Crooms

1st Bo Godbold-Jeff Julien 27.5 Saturday, 9, Andrew Golub,

2nd Jim Colbert-Will Rauchman 25 Saturday, 18, Carson Crooms

SIXTH FLIGHT Putting Contest: John Gregory Joseph

1st Phil Apple—Bob Huber 25

2nd Jeremy Clark-Daniel Hartpence 24 Bocce Golf: Jake Sorensen—Mike Wagner

Tennis Schedule

Weekly

Tuesday and Friday Men’s Doubles 9:00am sign up in the pro shop or show up

Tuesday and Friday Lakettes Sign up in tennis shop for every Tuesday, and Friday.

Thursday Lakettes Team play at 9:00 am September to May.

Saturdays 8:30 AM Pro Warm Up followed by organized Doubles Play. Just show up by 9:00 if you miss the clinic.

Daily

Private lessons and Clinics with Sam Vuille, Liz Schroeder, Gary Collins and Leon Richards. Call for an appointment.

After School Junior Camp Orange, Green & Regular Ball: Monday—Thursday, 4:30-5:30 After School Red Ball Camp: Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30-5:30

League Information

Satellite League Women: Plays every Tuesday September -April.

South Pinellas Ladies League Plays September to April every Wednesday

Social

Couples and Singles Mixed Doubles Night Friday, December 2nd at 6:15 PM.

Tournament

2017 Club Mixed Doubles Championship January 28th—29th

2017 Men’s & Ladies’ Doubles Championships April 1st—2nd

Tennis Talk

2016 has gone by so fast, it’s hard to believe the Holiday Season is upon us. The cooler, drier weather is a sure sign that winter is upon us. After the hurricanes passed us by in the past couple months, we’ve hardly had a drop of rain. Satellite, South Pinellas, and Lakettes are all winding down their Fall seasons. The 2016 Men’s and Ladies Club Singles Championships were held this past month. The Ladies and Men’s ‘A’ Divisions were won by Silvie Bahula and John McMasters. Silvie is a new champion. She defeated Mary Ann Petrillo in the finals, 6-3, 6-1. In a re-match of last year’s final, John defeated Fred Guerrier, 6-2, 6-2. The champions will have their names engraved on the new plaque in the club hallway, as well as stenciled on their parking spot across from the tennis courts. Couples and Singles Mixed Doubles will be on Friday, December 2 at 6:15 PM. I have been emailing tennis players about court conditions and tennis events. If you would like to receive these blasts, write me at spcctennis@aol.com or call the shop at 867-9105 and give me your email address. We are now in the busy season so please be sure to call ahead and book a court for night play as well as for Tuesday morning play. Tuesday is our busiest morning. Monday and Tuesday are the busiest nights for play. Night reservations start at 6:00 and last until 7:30 if someone is waiting. Court one will be the first court that must vacate if a group is waiting at 7:30. Merry Christmas one and all,

Sam Vuille Tennis Professional

Club Championship Finalists; L to R: Mary Ann Petrillo, r-up; Silvie

Bahula, champion. Fred Guerrier, r-up; John McMasters, champion

Etch Your Name In Club History

With an Engraved Brick at our Entrance

$50 each Order forms available at the front desk

LADIES DUPLICATE BRIDGE

Wednesday’s at 9:30am Ladies Card Room

Ladies Knitting Group Ladies Meet in the Group at 9am on Mondays

Come for Fun and Friendship Work on your knitting project

or Come Learn to Knit!