T h e L e g e n dV O L U M E I I I I S S U E I

Welcome back to La Costa’s all new Members Only newsletter, The Legend. It illustrates the rich history and traditions that have been an integral part of La Costa since its inception in 1965. It symbolizes the key to discovering the legendary lifestyle that The Club at La Costa has to offer its Members. Discover La Costa - Discover The Legend.

Introducing… The Champions ClubThe Next Era at The Club at La Costa has arrived! The Champions Club, offering indoor and outdoor dining and panoramic views of the golf course, is the perfect spot to share post-game stories, enjoy a meal with friends, watch the game, play some cards, or use one of the available iPad’s to stay connected via the web. After a round of golf, park your golf cart and walk up to the Champions Club patio for lunch or a post-game snack and drink. Enjoy a special Member menu with some selections created exclusively for the Champions Club! The Champions Club staff includes some familiar faces-each hand-selected to serve you. Melissa Dupont, Member Concierge, is based in the Champions Club as well.

ExtEndEd Happy Hour!Enjoy Happy Hour in the Champions Club for one extra hour! Enjoy a special Happy Hour menu from 2:00pm - 6:00pm daily, with great pricing on select Appetizers, Draft beer, and Wine.

Hours of Operation Daily 7:00am - 9:00pmChildren under 21 years of age are permitted in the Champions Club before 7:00pm when accompanied by an Adult.

T h e L e g e n d 2

W a r m W e l C o m e s

Warm Welcome to New membersThe Club at La Costa is pleased to welcome the newest members of the La Costa family who have joined the Club since last August, many referred by current Club Members.

Eric & Lynn Schenk Monserrat Benet Steve & Carmen Hartmann Jeff & Anne Cova Brad & Amy HearnAndrew & Michelle Dzulynsky Michael & Ann Russ William & Penny ZellAndrew & Dawn Coors Mark & Katrina Steele Russ & Julie ClarkFukujiro & Setsuko Nagao Tim & Lisa Burkart Kyle & Julie HensleyDean & Suzan Gonsowski Richard Neefe & Sherri Nolan Geraldine GGMike & Melissa Murray Chris & Sabrenna Pannacciulli Mark & Kerri StrazzeriDonn & Kim Vickery Vance & Toni Tester Brian & Wendy StallardSteve & Angela McCourt Dan & Erica Ingle Bryan ChandlerKen & Monice Campbell Anthony & Andrea Hill Ronald & Katie LiuagRichard Henry & Carol Knight Harald Biedermann Ty & Rian KalkloschRobert & Christine Hamparyan Douglas Frost & Elaine Lukey Holly BorlenghiNicola Kean & Robert Brainin James & Rhonda Migliaccio Ken & Traci KaufmanLori Packard & William Johnson

Kent & Tanya Racz Mike & Erin MaloneWes Goddard & Juli Novotny Demetrios & Shelie Xanthos Byung & Chong ParkJoshua Bass & Rene Kuenning Craig & Zannette Frownfelter Tom & Debi PreeceJason & Jeanette Cohen Marcelo & Rebecca Mackinlay Eric & Dai LoganRichard & Maria Weston Shaun & Deborah Passov Kent & Anne PachlDax & Rebecca Fletcher Chad & Shawna Williams Eric & Marcia FournierRandall Martin & Candice Gonzales Robert & Jennifer Philion Alan & Jill ColeKevin & Yaacova Goodman PK Marshall & Misty Kolbeck Brad & Coco OslundAndrew & Brandi Hessick Eric & Gina Anderson Renee MeyerKevin & Jessica Hilderman John & Sandy Callisto Dan & Casey LaddSpencer & Karen Spicker Jay Janow & Wendi Kellman Michael HullDavid & Claudia Pearlman Neal & Tiffany Crapo Ed & Betty RichardsonJuliet Mitchell & Steve Vanderhei Todd & Jennifer Ruddle Kelly & Christina CarterGarth Gartrell & Josephine Lewis

Charles & Shauna Piscitello Tait & Tracy RobbScott & Aubrey Valentino John & Teresa Mutch Mark& Cecily DelaneJonathan & Tracy Fredericks Harold & Lou Wanna Katz Josh ColaceTodd & Lisa Fruehauf Jeffrey & Luisa Germain Steve & Traci HendrenChad Danowsky & Leetal Katz Sumi Kim Pete & Jennifer Santa MariaMichael Marckx & Christine Yonan Tom & Chris Kenney Sarah KaenelBrian & Stephanie Ramseier Josh & Miriam Call Maria Elena Aguilar ZavalaLindsey Stewart Brian & Christa Bailey Adam & Nikki WyllSteve Ogus & Mary Pham Craig & Amy Vercoe Eric & Heather IantornoRossana Pestana & Ricardo ZuritaScott & Dawn Berry

Chris & Karen TylerBryan & Jennifer Rohr Andrew & Buffy Newby Brian & Angelina CollinsKevin & Christa Collins Patrick & Moona Elsevier Scott & Jennifer KriechChris & Cindi Herman Michael & Andrea Garro David & Jenn WilsonJohn & Shauna McIntyre Keith & Millie Yablonicky Steve & Marilyn BowmanJeff & Breanna Fallis Patrick & Melissa KieranThomas & Barbara SteerMarc & Michelle EhlersJacob Stern & Karin HensleyBrian & Tobi SchneierDavid & Jane WoltmanTom & Linda TurpinHunter & Martha YanceyJeff & Denise MauldenMark Cira & Dana Tensen-CiraValerie GriggsJaynie SullivanTom & Linda Turpin

Greetings from the membership TeamFor Member services, including Member card encoding and general questions, please stop by the Membership office (located on the bottom level of the main Clubhouse) or the Champions Club. John Tyler III (Club Director), Natalie Pittsford (Member Services Manager) and Melissa Dupont (Member Concierge) are here to assist you. Stop by and say hello!

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm | Saturday: 9:00am - 3:00pm (visit us in the Champions Club) Phone: 760.929.6382 | Email: memberservices@lacosta.com

WE’vE MovEd! nEW MEMbErsHip salEs officEThe Membership Sales team, Amy McDaniel, Carly Hambleton and Laura Isbell, have moved to a new office, located between Kidtopia and the Athletic Club. They are here to assist you with new Member referrals and sales inquiries.

Phone: 760.930.7055 | Email: membership@lacosta.com

rhonda & Jim Migliaccio pK Marshall & Misty Kolbeck

3 S u m m e r / F a l l 2 0 1 2

m e m b e r s p o T l I G h T

Jim Yahr, m.D., F.a.C.s. GolF member sINCe 1999Born in:  WisconsinOccupation/Hobbies: Retired Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon, Golf, and ReadingTell us about your work with Operation Smile: I’ve been working with Operation Smile since 1995, and have done 10 trips so far with the organization. We go to third-world countries and repair cleft lips and palates for children. We also do Burn reconstruction and Hand reconstruction on children and adults. I have worked in Russia, Romania, India, Cambodia, Peru, Guatemala, Nicaragua, West Bank, and many smaller venues with Operation Smile. On a single trip, each surgeon will generally repair at least 30 clefts and other assorted cases. I have also been on 10 trips to Mexico with other doctors, spent three months in a hospital that treated leprosy in Taiwan, have accompanied numerous other outreach groups to countries such as India, Moldova, and Peru.Favorite Area at the Club: Golf course (of course) and Edge Adult Pool.Best Experience at the Club: I loved the Round Up, the Country & Western party.Dream Getaway:  I have yet to visit Cuba.Dream Foursome:  Arnold Palmer, Jack Nickalus, Angelina Jolie, and me.What golf course do you dream of playing? Have you made it there yet? Augusta… and not yet!What Driver is in your Bag:  Taylor Made RLS ( just got it).

marybeth Gilrowski sporT member sINCe 2005Born in: Waukeegan, IL (she grew up in Dallas, Texas)Occupation/Hobbies: I am a Registered Nurse and work part time. My hobbies are playing tennis, working out, reading, and spending time with friends and family at the Club.Favorite Area at the Club: I enjoy hanging out at Blue Fire’s outdoor patio. Jeff and I can relax and have a glass of wine while the kids run around.Best Experience at the Club: I have to say my best experience at the club was when Jeff asked me to marry him in front of the courtyard fountain.Dream Getaway: Any getaway would be a dream!

Jennifer Johnson GolF member sINCe 2010Born in: San Diego, CAOccupation/Hobbies: I’m a Professional golfer on the LPGA Tour. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, shopping, and working out.Author’s Note: Local San Diegan and Member of The Club at La Costa, Jennifer Johnson, has been a professional golfer on the LPGA tour since 2010. For more about Jennifer Johnson’s career, visit www.j3golf.com.Favorite Area at the Club: My favorite area at the club would be the locker room, eating the cookies and muffins! Seriously, I love the gym and playing the South Course.Best Experience at the Club: I would have to say that the most memorable experience was playing in the 2012 Kia Classic in front of family and friends.Dream Getaway: Definitely a week in Paris!Dream Foursome: Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Annika Sorenstam, and myself.What Golf Course do you dream of playing? Have you made it there yet? I dream of playing St. Andrews. Lucky for me, the Women’s British Open is there in 2013!What Driver is in your golf bag? Bridgestone J40 445, 9.5 degrees, Project X shaft.

brittany lang (professional Golfer), Jason labrum (Member) & Jennifer Johnson

(Golfer & Member) in the lpGa Kia classic 2012 pro-am

Jennifer Johnson walks with Members during pro-am

Marybeth Gilrowski

dr. Jim yahr with operation smile

T h e L e g e n d 4

C l u b N e W s & u p C o m I N G e v e N T s

Kick-off to summer! pool partySunday, June 3rd 4:30pm - 7:30pm Splash Landing

Bring your family to Splash Landing for some fun in the sun, Island-style live music by the San Diego Bayside Band, a tasty meal, and our Annual Members Only Sliders Cup. Grab your swimsuits and prepare to take a turn down the waterslides. Prizes will be given for racers with the best time in several age categories. See the weekly Club email for more details.

mercury Insurance open KICK-oFF Cocktail partyWednesday, July 18th 5:00pm - 7:00pm Hospitality Tent by Tennis Courts

Members are invited to join us between afternoon and evening matches as we kick-off the return of professional women’s tennis at La Costa. Join us for cocktails and heavy hors d’ oeuvres. Keep an eye on the weekly Club email for more details.

Comedy Night Thursday, August 30th 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Are you ready for a good laugh? Join us as we welcome local comedians to the Club for a private comedy show. Exclusive Member Pricing! *Includes two drink tickets per person.

Complimentary Childcare!5:00pm - 10:00pm | Costa del Sol Ballroom

Complimentary childcare with the Kidtopia staff is available during Comedy Night for children ages 3 and up.

Independence Day CelebrationSunday, July 1st | 5:00pm - 9:00pm Tennis Terrace Lawn & Driving Range

Don’t miss out on The Club at La Costa’s Annual Independence Day celebration and fireworks display! Join us on the Tennis Terrace Lawn for BBQ, live music by San Diego dance band Atomic Groove, and fun for the whole family. R.S.V.P. to Membership at 760.929.6382.

• Special presentation honoring our Armed Forces• Attended Mega Obstacle Course for Kids ages 6 & Up• Attended Jump for Kids 5 & Under• Face Painting & Balloon Making• Old-Fashioned Games: Sack Races, Limbo & More• Traditional 4th of July BBQ• Live performance by Atomic Groove & Dancing (5:30pm to start of fireworks)• Fireworks show starting at dark

Adults (Ages 13 & Up) - $36.00 inclusive Includes Food & 2 Drink Tickets Kids 4 - 12 - $18.00 inclusive Kids 3 & Under - Free

5 S u m m e r / F a l l 2 0 1 2

C l u b N e W s & u p C o m I N G e v e N T s

80’s FlashbaCK bash!coMinG in octobEr… savE tHE datE!Get stoked and ready for a totally-awesome flashback to the 80’s! Ah the 80’s... remember the days when the only thing bigger than your shoulder pads was your hair? Remember watching episodes of Dallas, Dynasty, or The Facts of Life you recorded on VHS? Or listening to Michael Jackson’s Thriller or New Kids On the Block on cassette tape? Do you still have photos of yourself wearing leggings or your Members Only jacket?

If you loved the 80’s, you won’t want to miss this! Come dressed as your favorite icon of the 80’s! Best-dressed couple, man, and woman win a prize!

Get Into the Groove... There will be a DJ Spinning 80’s Music, Dancing, 80’s Trivia, a Taste of the 80’s menu, and more! Keep an eye on the Club email for more details.

“80’s babies” party6:00pm - 10:00pm

Kids ages 3 - 12 (Members Only), join us for a fun-filled evening of 80’s Movies, crafts, games, dinner and more!

end of summer pool partySunday, September 9th 4:30pm - 7:30pm Splash Landing

Bring the entire family to Splash Landing’s Upper Terrace (next to Splash Cafe) for fun in the sun, live music, a tasty meal, and the End of Summer Sliders Cup! Bring your swimsuits and prepare to take a turn down the waterslide. Prizes will be given for the winner in each category. Keep an eye on the Club email for more details!

beach bbQ at hotel Del CoronadoFriday, August 3rd

Members, meet us at The Del for a Beach BBQ & a Movie! Keep an eye on the Club email for more details coming soon!

Stuart & Heather Gonzalez 80’s Flashback Bash!

Wes & Tamara Bailey 80’s Flashback Bash!

T h e L e g e n d 6

m a K e a s p l a s h !

make a splash! eDGe adult poolCome experience the newest addition to the Club, Edge Adult pool! Enjoy panoramic views of the golf courses while lounging poolside in one of Edge’s Cabanas, lounge chairs, or seating areas with Fire Pits. Enjoy hand-crafted Cocktails and signature fare from Edge Café.

Adults Only Edge Adult Pool is now open for your enjoyment. Adults ages 21 and up are welcome.

Food & Beverage Service on Weekends Food and beverage service will be available on Saturdays and Sundays until Summer begins. Diversions Sport Lounge will be available for food and beverage service when Edge Café is not open.

Look for Food and Beverage service offered daily at Edge beginning 4th of July weekend. Keep an eye on the Club email for updates.

Music At Edge Enjoy a DJ spinning at Edge Adult Pool on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00pm - 5:00pm, weather permitting.

Cabanas Cabanas at Edge Adult Pool will be available to reserve for the day. A Cabana attendant will assist you with your poolside needs, including cafe service, chilled towels, and more. Each Cabana comes with a fresh fruit plate and 2 one-liter bottles of chilled Evian water. For Cabana reservations, please call 1.800.854.5000, ext. 2 or stop by Diversions Sport Lounge.

Rental Rates $150 plus $200 Food & Beverage minimum ($250 for Resort guests)

Guest Policies & Fees Please note that during the Summer months, one Accompanied Guest per Adult Member is permitted at Edge Adult Pool. Both Adult Members must be present upon arrival and accompany guests at all times while at Edge Adult Pool.

This policy also applies to Cabana Rentals. Cabanas can accommodate up to ten people—any combination of Members and Accompanied Guests as outlined above.

Please note that Unaccompanied Guests are not permitted at Edge Adult Pool--guests must be accompanied by a Member at all times.

Adult Guest Fee (Monday - Friday): $10 Adult Guest Fee (Saturday - Sunday): $20

7 S u m m e r / F a l l 2 0 1 2

o u T D o o r F u N !

outdoor adventure ClubGet out and get active with our new Outdoor Adventure Club! Upcoming Outdoor Adventures will include Stand-Up Paddle, Surf Lessons, Snorkeling, Scuba Lessons, Hikes and more! Keep an eye on the Club email for more adventures coming soon!

stand up paddle adventure! stay tunEd for futurE datEs…Join us for the first outdoor adventure in 2012 for our Outdoor Adventure Club…Stand Up Paddle! See the Club email for more details coming soon.

R.S.V.P. to Membership at 760.929.6382.

hiking ClubTricia, your “trainer on the trail,” leads monthly hikes on the third Saturday of every month around greater San Diego. Join us for an active, scenic adventure in La Costa’s own backyard! Explore a wide variety of local trails, experience the great outdoors, and get plenty of fresh air and sunshine.

Hikes usually last between 45 and 75 minutes and are open to all levels of fitness. Watch the weekly Club email or contact the Athletic Club at 760.438.9111, ext. 4514 for more details.

Fall shootout: adult basketball leagueTake advantage of one of the Club’s newest additions—the Sport Court. We are interested in forming an Adult Basketball League starting this fall. If you are interested in participating, please contact Membership at 760.929.6382. Keep an eye on the Club email for more details!

T h e L e g e n d 8

l a C o s T a K I D s // F a m I l Y F u N !

summer Fun for the Family!Bring your family and come join in the Summer fun! From June 16th through September 3rd, enjoy fun activities such as S’mores Nighttime Roast, poolside movies, a Radical Reptiles show, Family Scavenger Hunts, and more! Keep an eye on the Club email for more updates coming soon.

S’Mores & Game Night Everyday at 7:00pm - Marketplace *1st bag free for Members! Additional bags available for purchase (Member discount applies)

Game Night Fridays at 8:00pm - Garden Pool

Free Throw Contests, Volleyball & MoreAt Sport Court. See Activities Schedule (days and times vary).

Live Radical Reptile Show Saturdays (Plaza) at 9:30am

Family Movie Night Fridays at Garden Pool (PG Family Movies) | 8:30pm Saturdays at Splash Landing (G Family Movies/Cartoons) | 8:30pm

Family Scavenger Hunts Sundays (Plaza Fountain) at 4:00pm R.S.V.P. Needed: Please call Kidtopia at 760.931.7KID.

sliders Cup is back!Thursdays & Saturdays | 5:00pm

Get your adrenaline pumping and your heart racing! The Sliders Cup series is open to racers 48” and taller, with different age groups for children and adults (Up to Age 10, Ages 11 - 14, Ages 15 - 19, Age 20+). Great prizes are at stake!

vibz Free play scheduleRemember that Vibz is on Free-Play for Members on Sundays, Thursdays, and Fridays! See below for the year-round Free Play schedule. Includes all games, with exception of pool table.

YEAR ROUND Sunday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Thursday: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Friday: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

SUMMER ONLY (June 16th - September 3rd) Monday - Friday: 11:00am -1:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Thursday: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Friday: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

HOLIDAY BREAKS Monday - Friday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

(Christmas/Spring Break when schools are out). Excludes major holidays such as 4th of July, Thanksgiving, etc. that fall on single days.

CabanasLounge in style at Splash Landing with a poolside cabana!

Please call Kidtopia at 760.931.7543 for reservations.

Member Pricing: $75 (Monday - Friday)

$150 (Saturday - Sunday) $275 (Holiday weekends)

swim lessons!Summer is here… make a splash! Group swim lessons are now

available at the Club for children ages 3 and up, for as little as $25 per lesson. Lessons packages come in two week sessions.

Friday morning “Mommy & Me” swim lessons are available for children ages 6 months - 3 years and their parent.

Contact Kidtopia at 760.931.7543 for more details.

9 S u m m e r / F a l l 2 0 1 2

l a C o s Ta K I D s // s u m m e r C a m p s

The New Kidtopia! The new Kidtopia is complete! The renovation includes a new Nursery for infants (ages 6 months - 18 months) and a new play area for toddlers (ages 18 months - under 3 years). Also, enjoy a new Imagination Station Arts & Crafts area for children ages 3 - 12.

These changes will allow Kidtopia to accommodate more infants and toddlers (ages 6 months - Under Age 3, and children who are not bathroom independent) at a time. Kidtopia care for infants (ages 6 months - 18 months) will be at a 2:1 ratio, and care for toddlers (ages 18 months - under 3 years) at a 3:1 ratio.

The New Kidtopia also features a six-passenger stroller for “On the Go” strolls around the Club. Also, look for more fun programming and activities for children of all ages at the New Kidtopia!

nEW Kidtopia rEsErvation policy Members are invited to make their Kidtopia reservations up to one week in advance by calling Kidtopia directly at 760.931.7543 starting at 7:30am.

Please note, there is a limit to the number of children (ages 6 months - Under Age 3, and children who are not bathroom independent) Kidtopia can accept at a time. Please contact Kidtopia to check availability.

coMpliMEntary Kidtopia! June 17th - September 3rd: Members will enjoy two complimentary hours at Kidtopia on Sundays between the hours of 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

After September 3rd: Members will enjoy two complimentary hours of choice at Kidtopia on Sundays.

Kidtopia “aftEr darK” Did you know that beginning June 19th, Kidtopia is open for “After Dark” night camp at the hourly rate on Tuesdays from 5:00pm - 9:00pm this summer. Take advantage of this added value and enjoy Date Night at the Club!

Plus, Members still enjoy two complimentary hours of Kidtopia during “Date Night” on Thursdays from 5:00pm - 9:00pm!

Member Pricing: $10/hour, additional siblings each at $5/hour

Call Kidtopia at 760.931.7KID for reservations up to 7 days in advance. Available for children ages 3 and up.

moms & ToTs Fun in the sun!Mondays: May 7th, May 21st, June 11th, June 25th, July 16th, July 30th, August 6th, August 20th 11:00am - 1:00pm | Splash Landing

Connect with other women who share similar interests! La Costa moms and tots (age 5 and under), join us for a pool-side play date at Splash Landing. We will have private Cabanas by the family pool, snacks, and Kid-friendly finger food. R.S.V.P. to Membership at 760.929.6382 or memberservices@lacosta.com one week in advance (two weeks in advance in July and August).

Members Only - $10 ++ (plus tax & gratuity) per Mom & $5 ++ per Child

la Costa Junior Tennis program suMMEr & fall: EiGHt WEEK sEssions June 18th - June 22nd | June 25th - June 29th July 2nd - July 6th (4 days) | July 23rd - July 27th

July 30th - August 3rd | August 6th - August 10th August 13th - August 17th | August 20th - August 24th

Morning Camp (9:00am - Noon, Mon - Fri): Ages 6 - 11 (Select sessions for Tots - 4 - 5 years)

Afternoon Camp (Noon - 2:00pm, Mon - Fri): Ages 8 - 18

Armed with a top level USPTA teaching staff, La Costa Junior Tennis incorporates a positive attitude toward each individual’s progress. The lessons each student learns on the court will be important lessons applicable to their future. We teach through example, by staying positive with our players and having patience with their development.

Please contact the Tennis Shop at 760.931.7501 or tennis@lacosta.com to reserve your spot. Keep an eye on the Club email for Fall 2012 dates coming soon.

Tour academy Junior summer CampsThis Summer Enjoy New Programs, New Locations and Even More Fun While Improving Your Game! The TOUR Academy is the place for junior golfers this summer. With new overnight camps, full-day and half-day programs, we offer the game improvement and fun juniors are looking for and the effective instruction and quality supervision parents expect.

Overnight, Elite Player, Full-Day & Half-Day Camps Co-ed programs; all skills and abilities; ages 7-17 Offered at La Costa for the first time this Summer! Be sure to sign up early...many camps will sell out! Register Now for your Junior Golf Instruction Program, or talk to one of our experts at: 877.611.1911, www.touracademycamps.com.

Overnight Camps/Elite Camps June 24th - 28th & July 8th - 12th Camps Held: Sunday - Friday Ages: 10 - 17 Members Enjoy $150 off ! Promotion Code: LCM150

Full-Day Camps July 16th - 20th, July 23rd - 27th, August 6th - 10th Camps Held: Monday - Friday Ages: 9 - 16, All Abilities Welcome Members Enjoy $75 off ! Promotion Code: LCM75

Half-Day Camps June 18th - 22nd, July 2nd - 6th, July 30th - August 3rd August 13th - 17th Camps Held: Monday - Friday Ages: 7 - 13, All Abilities Welcome Members Enjoy $35 Off ! Promotion Code: LCM35

T h e L e g e n d 1 0

a r o u N D T h e C l u b

steve & diane linke with Monika lowe – champions club Grand opening

Jeff lowe, Jeff Gilrowski, daniel Melehan & debbie Hale – south beach party Heather & chris collins with Marc & colleen cormier – Holiday party

Elaine & Hal vick – comedy night simon & Kelly terry-lloyd – Holiday party

lynn & Eric schenk, Kelly House & Guest, and lisa burkart - oktoberfest

1 1 S u m m e r / F a l l 2 0 1 2

steve & traci Hendren – new Member reception

Jessica pacheco, Monika lowe & charity Mappin – pinot & pearls

Wendy Hecht & Heather Gove – pinot & pearls

rebecca & dax fletcher – round up

Mark & Kerri strazzeri – round up

todd & lisa ruddle – round up

Monika lowe, Mary beth Gilrowski & Guest, Jennifer Melehan, Erica ingle & Guest, & laura charlton – round up

T h e L e g e n d 1 2

T e N N I s

2012 mercury Insurance open The Mercury Insurance Open, featuring talented WTA players competing for $740,000 in prize money, will return Saturday, July 14th - Sunday, July 22nd. To order tickets, please call the Mercury Insurance Open Box Office at 760.930.7032 or visit www.mercuryinsuranceopen.com.

Save the date for the Member Kick-Off Party on Wednesday, July 18th (see page 4 for more details).

paC happy hour Thank you to our Members who joined us on Friday, May 25th at Pacific Athletic Club for the PAC Happy Hour mixer! Participants enjoyed a Pro Exhibition Tennis Match (and got to see Head Tennis Professional Brandon Sieh in action), cocktails and appetizers, a DJ and dancing, and mixing and mingling. Keep an eye on the Club email for other fun inter-Club events coming soon!

(Front – Back, L – R): Jodi Wallis, Denise Baker, Lindsey Oar, Ortansa Borcea

Ernie Oar, Jeff Gilrowski, Brandon Sieh Mehran Aram (with PAC Members)

(L – R): Lupe Bratton, Mehran Aram, Scott Layton, Brandon Sieh,

Julie Simpson, Skip Barbour, Holli Catchpole & Jennifer Winston

1 3 S u m m e r / F a l l 2 0 1 2

French open mixerThank you to our tennis players who celebrated the Memorial Day weekend at the Club and participated in the 2012 French Open Mixer! Participants enjoyed an afternoon of social Mixed Doubles, French-inspired fare, and cocktails.

battle of the Clubs coMinG tHis octobEr!Join us at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club as we “battle it out” for the second year in a row! 3.0 - 4.0 players welcome—open to the first six men and women to sign up. Enjoy Round Robin Doubles, followed by food and cocktails. Keep an eye on the Club email for more details.

Queen of the Court Fridays - 9:00am - 11:00am

Queen of the Court is a women’s Doubles Round Robin that offers a fun and competitive atmosphere. We need an even number of players, so please reserve a spot with the Tennis Pro Shop and let the fun begin!

King of the Court Saturdays - 9:00am - 11:00am

King of the Court is a challenge court for those players looking for a serious challenge. The first four players to show up play eight games total; 4-4 games all players will play a 12 point tie-breaker to determine the winner. Winners stay and are challenged by the next two players. Sign up list will be provided in the Tennis Pro Shop. Get out and play!

save the Date! upcoming Tennis eventsMay 17th - May 20th - Women’s Club Corp ChallengeMay 25th - Mixer at PAC (Pacific Athletic Club)May 27th - French Open MixerJune 4th - USPTA Certification ExamJune 24th - Wimbledon Whites MixerJuly 14th - July 22nd - Mercury Insurance OpenJuly 27th - World Team Tennis Event (in Irvine, CA)July 28th - World Team Tennis Event (in Irvine, CA)August 5th - Wine Tasting Round Robin MixerSeptember 9th - US Open Viewing PartySeptember (TBD) - Battle of the Clubs (vs. La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club)October (TBD) Dave Miller Margarita Mixer!October- (TBD) Brady Tennis CampOctober (TBD) - Battle of the Clubs (vs. La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club)

Ernie Oar, Mehran Aram, Jack Seitz, Lori Price, Elise Morgan & Esther Nassimi at the 2012 French Open Mixer

Tanya & Tom Codd

T h e L e g e n d 1 4

G o l F

2012 senior men’s Club ChampionshipThank you to all of our Members who participated in the Club’s 2012 Senior Men’s Club Championship! Congratulations to this year’s winners:

2012 La Costa Senior Club Champion: Jerry Nosewicz (146) 2012 La Costa Senior Net Champion: Byung Park (138) 2012 La Costa 55+ Senior Champion: Fred Lynn (156)

Club Championship Weekend skins results:Saturday, June 9th

Gross Net Jerry Nosewicz (Hole #1) Paul Van Deventer (Hole #2) Dave Klenske (Hole #2 & 12) Aram Minasian (Hole #4) Paul Royko (Hole #7) Steve Nicol (Hole #18) Peter Look (Hole #14) Peter Look (Hole #14 & 17) Don Hartley (Hole #16)

Sunday, June 10th

Gross Net Dave Klenske (Hole #3) Rick Baldridge (Holes #1, 5, 10 & 16) Rob Simpson (Hole #14) Richard Yen (Hole #2) Rick Baldridge (Hole #16) Rob Simpson (Holes #4 & 18) Byung Park (Hole #7)

2012 men’s InvitationalThank you to all Members and guests who participated in the Club at La Costa’s 2012 Men’s Invitational! Special thanks to this year’s Tournament Committee chairman, David Oas, as well as Dan Rose, Dane Chapin and Ralph Rischman for all of their efforts in making this event a success.

Congratulations also to all of the flight winners who qualified for the five-hole horserace. Ten teams battled it out and when all was said and done, the team of Todd Malkus and his guest Ron Gershwind emerged as the 2012 Invitational Champions in a dramatic finish. Well done!

tournaMEnt rEsultsClosest to The Pin Challenge - Kyle Jensen

Skins Game (Gross Skins) 1 - 9 - Kyle Jensen Skins Game (Net Skins) 1 - 9 - Kyle Jensen Skins Game (Net Skins) 1 - 9 - Kyle Jensen Skins Game (Net Skins) 1 - 9 - Brian Zender Skins Game (Net Skins) 1 - 9 - Bruce Baschuk Skins Game (Net Skins) 1 - 9 - Mark Hammons Skins Game (Gross Skins) 10 - 18 - Jeff McCall Skins Game (Net Skins) 10 - 18 - Jeff McCall Skins Game (Net Skins) 10 - 18 - Rob Simpson Skins Game (Net Skins) 10 - 18 - Dan Fera

Closest to The Pin (#8 South) - Mike Pressler - 3 1/2” Closest to The Pin (#11 South) - Steve Nicol - 3” Closest to The Pin (#8 Champions) - Ken Ramirez Closest to The Pin (#16 Champions) - Phil Walker

Flight 10 - Bill Jennings & Michael Berry Flight 9 - Peter Look & Mark Valentine Flight 8 - Tony Cappelli & Randy Bergstedt Flight 7 - Herb Weber & Terry Lewis Flight 6 - Akira Niwayama & Nobuyuki Hishinuma Flight 5 - Todd Malkus & Ron Gershwind Flight 4 - Jerry Nosewicz & Lenny Nosewicz Flight 3 - Bob Seemann & Matt Seemann Flight 2 - David Oas & Chris Johnes Flight 1 - Steve Brown & Dave Brown

OVERALL CHAMPION - Todd Malkus & Ron Gershwind

photo Gallery!  Please take a moment to view photos from the 2012 Men’s Invitational, located on the Club web site’s online Photo Gallery.

Kick-Off Cocktail Party: James Baker (Guest), Doug Baker,

Jack Galloway & Paul Hering (Guest)

Josh Colace & Dan Tate (guest)

Cary Geensberg & Mike Pressler (guest) Mick Marks takes a shot at Closest to the Pin

1 5 s u m m e r 2 0 1 2

Introducing… The Golf squad!Meet the Golf Squad! These highly trained golf employee members are at our players’ beck and call, from initial introduction and course condition recap, to tee sheet management, bunker-raking, ball-collecting, putt-reading, food and beverage-ordering and everything in between. We want our players to get to know and recognize the faces they’ll be seeing on the course.

Couples Golf eventsSundays: July 29th, September 2nd, October 7th Shotgun: 1pm & Happy Hour at Champions Club: 5:30pm

Golfers, join us for our monthly Couples Golf Event…a Shotgun Scramble on the Champions Course followed by Happy Hour at the Champions Club! $35++ per person. Keep an eye on the Club email for more details on these upcoming events!

ladies Golf & happy hourThursdays: Keep an eye on the Club email for dates! Clinic: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Happy Hour: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Golf & Sport Members: Are you interested in learning the game of golf in a fun and encouraging environment while meeting new people and forming lasting friendships? If so, our Ladies Golf & Happy Hour clinics are the perfect opportunity. Price includes one hour golf clinic with Club Pro AJ Avoli, followed by cocktails and select appetizers in the Champions Club.

A 24-hour cancellation policy applies to avoid the $20 cancellation fee. Please call Membership at 760.929.6382 to sign up today.

$35++ (plus tax and gratuity) per person per session (Golf & Sport Members)

spa & FITNessInvigorate & Inspire at The spa at la Costa Pamper yourself at the Spa! Enjoy exclusive Member pricing on services, starting at $99 during the week or $130 on the weekends for a variety of 50-minute services. An all new Member Spa Menu is now available online, which outlines preferred Member pricing on all Spa services. Call Spa Reservations at 760.438.9111, ext. 30 to schedule your next Spa experience today!

Facility pass Relax and rejuvenate at the Spa! Members now enjoy Spa facility access for only $20 per day!

Nutrition lectureSaturdays - 10:00am Athletic Club

Join Katherine Toledo MS, RD at the Athletic Club on Saturday mornings to learn tips for living a healthier lifestyle. Keep an eye on the weekly Club email for each week’s lecture topic.

©2012 strops MarKEtinG | 727-462-0019

2100 Costa del Mar Road Carlsbad, CA 92009 P: 760.804.7420 F: 760.804.7402 www.lacosta.com

PRESORTEDFIRST CLASSU.S. POSTAGE

PaidPermit No. 356

York, PA

Member Statement ReminderWe’ve gone green! Your Member statements are paperless and available online on the Member web site, www.theclubatlacosta.com. You can view your current month and previous statements, and pay online using the Bill Pay feature. For questions or web site access, please contact Natalie Pittsford, Member Services Manager, at 760.804.7420.

To request paper statements, please contact Kathy Caplis in Member Billing at 760.929.6338.

If you are set up for auto charge payments with our Member Billing department and your credit card number or expiration date has changed, please complete a new Credit Card Authorization Form and fax to 760.929.6314 or email to kcaplis@lacosta.com. This form is located on the Member web site www.theclubatlacosta.com under Members/Forms & Templates.

Online Club CalendarKeep current on upcoming Club events‚ all with the click of a mouse! The Club at La Costa‚ Online Club Calendar provides an overview of upcoming Club events (including Golf and Tennis events). Click on the event you are interested in to learn more about it. Print the Online Club Calendar, or export it to your Outlook, iCal, or Google calendar to sync with your personal calendar on your computer or iPhone. Staying connected has never been easier!

Member Photo Gallery!Check out photos from recent Club events online at www.theclubatlacosta.com! See fun images from the Round Up Party, Men’s Invitational, Tennis Ball, Day at the San Diego Zoo...and much more. This gallery is updated after Club events, so keep an eye on the Club web site for more Photo Galleries coming soon!