August Pineapple Press 2026

Pineapple Press

August 1, 2026

August is here, and summer at Boca Royale is in full swing! As we settle into our first full month as a private Club, there is an exciting energy around Boca Royale and plenty happening for our members to enjoy. July marked an important new chapter in the Club’s history, and we are excited to continue building on that momentum as we look toward the future.

One of our focuses this summer has been creating more reasons to gather, connect, and enjoy the Club throughout the year August brings a variety of new events, dining specials, and social opportunities designed to do just that. From allday Happy Hour and our new Monday Chef’s Specials to weekly featured cocktails, there is always something new to enjoy when you stop by the Club.

Our social calendar is also keeping the summer lively This month, members can look forward to Friendly Feud, a fun and interactive dinner and game-show experience, along with A World of Cocktails, where we’ll take a trip around the globe through handcrafted cocktails and paired appetizers. We’re also excited to continue our popular Ladies’ Social Happy Hour and introduce our first Men’s Social Happy Hour following the tremendous response to July’s gathering.

August is also a great time to enjoy everything else Boca Royale has to offer. Whether it’s a round of golf, time on the tennis or pickleball courts, dinner with friends, a visit to the Fitness Center, or simply stopping by for a drink, we hope you’ll continue making the most of your Club this summer

As we look ahead, our commitment remains the same: to continue enhancing the Boca Royale experience and creating a Club our members are proud to call their own. Becoming private was an exciting milestone, but it was only the beginning. We look forward to continuing to grow, introduce new experiences, and build upon the traditions and friendships that make Boca Royale so special.

Thank you for being part of Boca Royale and for your continued participation and support. Here’s to another great month at the Club!

SUMMER AT

BOCA ROYALE

More to Enjoy This August!

One of our goals this year has been to make Boca Royale a place where members have something to look forward to all year long, not just during season Throughout the summer, we ’ ve been introducing new events, specials, and promotions to create even more opportunities to gather, connect, and enjoy the Club

August brings plenty of ways to enjoy your time at Boca Royale! Throughout the entire month, Happy Hour will be available all day, every day, from opening until close Whether you ’ re stopping in for lunch, meeting friends after a round of golf, or simply looking to unwind, you can enjoy Happy Hour drink prices all day long We’re also featuring a different Chef’s Special every Monday, along with a new featured cocktail each week

We’re especially excited about several new events this month. On Saturday, August 15, join us for Friendly Feud, an interactive dinner and game-show experience filled with friendly competition, great food, and plenty of laughs. Then, on Saturday, August 29, take a trip around the world with A World of Cocktails, featuring four handcrafted cocktails inspired by different regions around the globe, each paired with appetizers from those destinations. The Big Red Bus will also be at Boca Royale on Wednesday, August 19, for a community blood drive.

The response to our summer events has been incredible. Our July Ladies’ Social Happy Hour welcomed more than 80 members for a fun afternoon together! Because of the wonderful turnout, we ’ ve added another Ladies’ Social Happy Hour on Wednesday, August 13. The excitement also inspired our first-ever Men’s Social Happy Hour on Tuesday, August 18, with plans to continue offering both throughout the year.

Thank you to everyone who continues to join us, support new ideas, and make these events so much fun. Your participation and enthusiasm help shape what we offer, and we love finding new ways to make Boca Royale a vibrant place to gather all year long We look forward to seeing you around the Club this August!

Allie

Lowery & Allie Lueck

LET US HOST YOUR NEXT CELEBRATION

Let us help you create memories to last a lifetime!

Your Club isn’t just a place to dine and spend time with friends it’s also the perfect place to celebrate life’s special moments From milestone birthdays and anniversaries to neighborhood gatherings, family celebrations, holiday parties, and business events, we love helping our members create memorable experiences right here at Boca Royale

Planning a private event doesn’t have to be stressful Our team is here to help bring your vision to life with customizable menus, the service staff you know and love, and the convenience of celebrating in a place that already feels like home

Skip the cooking, the setup, and the cleanup and spend more time enjoying the people who matter most. Whether you ’ re planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, I’ll work with you every step of the way to make the process seamless and enjoyable.

As your Banquets & Events Coordinator, I take pride in making party planning a breeze and would love the opportunity to help you plan your next celebration right here at the Club!

From Allie Lueck, Banquets & Events Coordinator

Meet Ginger Meade

The (Wo)man, The Myth, The Legend

Q: How long have you been a part of our club?

A: It is hard to believe it has been 25 years. We moved from the Virginia Beach area with our then 18-month-old son Hunter. I was studying to be an x-ray technician and worked weekends at Boca Royale. My husband was working in Ft Myers and it was just too stressful at home I left school and started working Monday through Friday at the club.

Q: How have your responsibilities changed over time?

A: I initially worked as a server in the “old” 19 hole, and then worked in the Member’s Room where they renamed it Ginger’s Bar in my name. I learned bartending on the job, with guidance from Kiersa. Currently, I work 3 days a week at the bar, and do some private events as time permits. th

Q: What is your favorite part of interacting with staff and members?

A: I am not just a mentor for the staff, I’m the mom. As far as members go, I do not believe in saying no. I will go over the top to provide good service. “I am here for members and their families.”

Q: Have you developed any special connections with the members?

A: The members are not just clients or customers to me. I have been here long enough that many are “family”. I developed quite a relationship with the Wombacher’s. We had lots of happy times together. Mr. Wombacher began the tradition of ‘Employee of the Month’ and funded it with his own money. They truly cared for the employees. I also spent time with Mrs. Wombacher during her final days while in hospice. I even got in bed with her at the end to give her a hug.

Q: What are your favorite and most requested drinks?

A: I love to make cosmopolitans. Their pink color is beautiful. The most requested drink is vodka, soda and cranberry. The house chardonnay is very popular, as are Guiness and Michelob Ultra beer.

Q: What is a memorable experience you have had while working here?

A: I had no idea that the club was hosting a surprise party in my honor for 20 years working at the club My husband dragged me there by telling me we were stopping by for a drink. I had no interest in drinking at my place of employment but came anyway. I was so surprised and cried the whole evening.

Q: Tell us about life outside of work.

A: Wayne and I have a busy life Our son Hunter is 27 years old, and is a forklift operator in a local manufacturing warehouse where they pack special dog treats. Most of my time is consumed with helping my 87-yearold mom who lives alone and has dementia. I also adore my 7-year-old pug baby Turbo (see picture) who gives me so much unconditional love.

Update from the Women’s Golf Association

DIVAS’ RED, WHITE, AND YOU RESULTS

1ST PLACE

Watson, Janet Wright, Leslie Flynn, and Sue Phipps

QUEEN OF THE GREEN AND THE ROYAL COURT

Nancy Watson, Tia Woods, Mary Bright, Deb Reese (QUEEN), Donna Sheldrake, Diane Jender, Yumi McGaffigan, and Sue Phipps

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

Update from the Women’s Golf Association

2026-2027 WGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Oct. 20, 2026

Nov. 10, 2026

Dec. 8, 2026

Jan. 19, 2027**

Feb. 9 & 10, 2027

March 8 & 9, 2027

March 23 & 24, 2027

April 20, 2027

Opening Day Event – 18-Hole Par 3 Tournament

Pinehurst Format Tournament

Holiday Christmas Tournament

Corkscrew Nine & Dine Tournament

Member/Member Tournament

WGA Invitational Member-Guest Tournament

WGA Club Championship & President’s Cup

Closing Day Tournament

**Please note of the date change of Corkscrew golf tournament.**

Update from the Men’s Golf Association

mga 5 year calendar

Rob Zampella’s most recent eagle on Hole #6.

new match play event

Introducing the new “Boca Match Play Championship” coming in January, 2027. Mark your calendars: Round one will be on Monday, January 18, 2027, and the Finals will be on Saturday, March 6, 2027 Round 2 - Round 4 matches will be at the back end of the normally scheduled Saturday Pro Shop game starting on January 30, 2027, and will continue to the flight finals on March 6, 2027.

Round 1 estimated tee times start at 9:30 AM January 18th

Round 2 estimated tee times start at 9:30 AM January 30th

Round 3 estimated tee times start at 9:30 AM February 13th

Round 4 estimated tee times start at 9:30 AM February 27th Finals estimated tee time starts at 10:00 AM March 6th

Information regarding tournament registration, scheduling, format, rules, and prize funds will be shared this fall.

Update from the Men’s Golf Association

in preparation for the U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifier.

Our great maintenance team using the Big Daddy with 8” spikes and weighing over 7000 lbs. to aerate the course during the shutdown.

Golf Course Superintendent’s Report

From Ben Kamberg

July has been an exceptionally busy and rewarding month for the Agronomy Department. First and foremost, I want to sincerely thank each of you for your patience and support during our 10-day golf course closure. While ten days may seem like a long time, it is actually a very short window to accomplish the amount of work required to improve the long-term health of an entire golf course. Thanks to your understanding, our team was able to complete an incredible amount of work in a limited timeframe, and I could not be prouder of what they accomplished.

I want to recognize the dedication of our maintenance staff whose hard work, long hours, and attention to detail made this closure a success. They embraced every challenge with a positive attitude and worked tirelessly to complete each project safely and efficiently Their commitment to provide exceptional playing conditions is something I witness every day, and this month they truly went above and beyond.

As if the timing could not have been better, Mother Nature rewarded us shortly after reopening with several welltimed rain events While rainfall is always welcomed during the Florida summer, it was especially beneficial following all of our aerification and cultural practices

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why aerification matters

Aerification is one of the most important investments we make in the long-term health of the golf course. Over time, the constant traffic from maintenance equipment, golf carts, and thousands of footsteps compresses the soil This compaction reduces the amount of oxygen available to the root system and limits the movement of water and nutrients through the soil profile. By creating thousands of small channels through aerification, we relieve that compaction, increase oxygen exchange, improve water infiltration, and encourage deeper, healthier root development. Healthy roots ultimately produce healthier turf that is better equipped to tolerate heat, traffic, drought, and disease.

Because we completed these practices before receiving our recent rainfall, the course was perfectly positioned to capitalize on the natural moisture. Instead of rainfall simply running across compacted surfaces, the water was able to move more effectively into the soil profile, reaching the root zone where it is most beneficial. The combination of improved soil structure, increased oxygen availability, and consistent soil moisture has allowed the turf to respond exactly as we had hoped. We will be following this up with a slow-release

Nitrogen/Potassium granular fertilizer that will help heal and grow in the golf course for post aerification recovery.

Golf Course Superintendent’s Report

In addition to our agronomic programs, we took full advantage of the closure to complete numerous improvement and beautification projects throughout the property. We removed several dead and hazardous trees and ground stumps, and replaced sections of aging cart paths with new coquina, improving both aesthetics and playability. Every fairway underwent an intensive cultural program, including 8-inch-deep slicing, 1298 aerification, ¾ inch verticutting, and 7000-pound rolling to improve soil structure, reduce compaction, and promote healthier, more vigorous turf Our greens experienced a double verticut, followed by an 8-inch-deep solid tine for all the same reasons. In my opinion, I did not think removing cores and organic matter was necessary, because having younger greens, I am still looking for the thatch layer to build slowly, which will soften them up and allow them to be more receptive. Beyond the playing surfaces, we trimmed and manicured all ornamental plant material, hedged landscape beds, maintained lake banks throughout the property, and carefully pruned more than 1,000 palm trees.We also edged every cart path to provide a clean, finished appearance and replenished bunker sand in areas where it was needed to restore consistent playing conditions. While many of these improvements may go unnoticed individually, together they represent our ongoing commitment to enhancing every aspect of the golf course and delivering an exceptional experience for our members and guests.

a look inside the closure

One of the most unique aspects of this year ' s closure was the opportunity to participate in the evaluation of an innovative new turf management technology being called “Therma Cut.” Developed by our golf course consultant and former USGA Agronomist, Todd Lowe, this prototype utilizes propane-fired burners mounted behind a utility vehicle to apply controlled heat to the turf surface

Golf Course Superintendent’s Report continued

testing the future of turf management

The concept behind the technology is to thermally reduce excess organic material (thatch) near the surface, with the long-term goal of reducing the reliance on some traditional mechanical cultivation practices that create disruption and require extensive cleanup. While the technology is still being refined and continues to evolve through research and field testing, we were honored to be invited to host one of its demonstrations. We did trials in the middle of Hole #9 fairway, the left side of the driving range tee, and the left side of our nursery green At the time of writing this, these areas are almost fully healed, with it having a 10 day turnaround from the day we did the trial. The fact that our course was selected, joining a small group of highly regarded clubs that have also participated, speaks to our commitment to progressive agronomy and our willingness to evaluate new ideas that may ultimately benefit both the health of the golf course and the experience of our membership. Whether a new practice becomes part of our long-term program or simply provides valuable insight, we believe continuous learning and innovation are essential to delivering the best possible golf course conditions.

during day 1 day 11

from boca royale to john deere classic

Another awesome opportunity I was presented with this month was the chance to go visit the John Deere Headquarters in Moline, Illinois. Additionally, I was invited to play in the John Deere Classic Pro-Am at TPC Deere Run the day before the tournament. I played with Mac Meissner on the front 9 and played with Paul Peterson on the back 9 It was fun playing with Mac, as we were close in age, just having a good time out there. He also managed to finish the tournament in 6 place, making it his second best finish this season. I was able to bring my own Caddie for the tournament as well. So naturally, I brought my lovely wife Becca! She did an exceptional job on the bag, and we had a great time walking the golf course playing with the Pros. I was presented this opportunity from my John Deere Rep He showed us great hospitality and some of the perks of using John Deere equipment compared to the competitors.

pro shop update

new brand! AHEAD Ladies Apparel

We’re excited to welcome AHEAD, a new brand to the Boca Royale Pro Shop!

Fresh new styles from one of our top selling brands!

Upcoming Golf Course Closure

Monday, September 14

Tuesday, September 15

This scheduled closure allows our team to complete important aerification and maintenance practices to help keep our course healthy and in top playing condition

Thank you for your understanding!

Pro Shop Return Policy

To ensure the best service for all of our members and guests, the following return policy applies to all mechandise purchased from the Pro Shop.

RETURNS

Merchandise may be returned within 30 days of the original purchase date

A valid receipt is required for all returns. Items must be unworn, unused, and in original condition with all original tags attached

NON-RETURNABLE ITEMS

The following items are final sale and are not eligible for return or exchange:

Special order merchandise (items specifially ordered at a customer’s request)

Any item that has been worn, used, altered, damaged, or has its original tags removed

Merchandise returned without a valid proof of purchase.

racquets update

From Agnieszka DeLong, Racquets Director

HOW TO WIN THE MATCH IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS

Every match has a solution. Here’s how to find it.

READ THE MATCH

Stop watching only the ball

WHO?

Who is controlling most of the points?

Do you notice a specific weakness or strength in their positioning, strokes or communication?

YOUR GOAL

WHERE/WHAT?

Where are the oppenents standing?

What makes them uncomfortable?

TROUBLE SPOTS

What changes when the score gets right? What keeps putting you or your partner in trouble?

Gather information before trying to change everything.

FIND THE PATTERN

One good shot is not a pattern.

ASK YOURSELF

Has it happened more than once? Does it happen in the same situation? Can you predict it before it happens? Which player, shot or position keeps creating the advantage?

YOUR GOAL

EXAMPLES

The server keeps serving wide or relies almost entirely on a slice serve. The returner keeps avoiding the backhand. One opponent struggles with low balls. The net player keeps over-poaching.

Find one repeatable pattern you can actually see.

MAKE THE ADJUSTMENT

Do not change everything at once.

YOU CAN CHANGE

Your target, your court position, your formation, your serve, your shot selection, your comunication with partner

Make one clear adjustment based on the pattern you found.

HURRICANE SEASON

Windscreens have been partially rolled up for hurricane season.

Remainder of the screens will be rolled up as needed depending on weather and will be returned to normal after hurricane season in November

COURT

RESERVATIONS

Please remember to make court reservations. Members have a 7 day booking window.

Summer is in an important time for court maintenance and upkeep, and court availability may vary

to keep playing this summer?

fitness center update fitness center update

WHAT'S TRENDING IN FITNESS: 2026

As a personal trainer, I always enjoy discussing the latest fitness trends and fads with you, especially since out community is so well versed in the industrys ever changing developments

Here is an overview of four of the most popular topics in 2026.

Please note that you should consult with your physician before trying any new supplements or medications

GLP-1 INJECTIONS & PILLS

(OZEMPIC, WEGOVY, ZEPOUND)

These medications regulate blood sugar and appetite, making them the closest option we have seen to a weight-loss pill However, they are costly, carry side effects ranging from gastrointestinal issues to muscle loss, and have unknown long-term effects.

If you decide to try them, it is crucial to incorporate strength and cardiovascular training to offset the muscle loss

I still reccommend the traditional approach of a balanced diet and regular exercise.

2.

WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES

(SMART WATCHES, FITBIT, OURA RINGS)

These affordable, user-friendly devices track metrics like daily steps, heart rate, glucose levels, and sleep patterns They can also serve as safety features For example, GPS-enabled fall detection can alert emergency services if needed.

This technology has significantly improved the fitness industry

3.

CREATINE

This natrually occuring compound boosts energy at the cellular level, improving training capacity and physical results Recent research also suggests it can enhance cognitive function

Creatine monohydrate is a tasteless relatively harmless powder that can be mixed into any fluid, though it should be avoided by individuals with kidney issues If you take it, be sure to increase your water intake to avoid dehydration

4.

ACTIVE AGING & RECOVERY

With baby boomers entering their golden years, today's fitness programs focus heavily on fall prevention, maintaining independence, and functional movements I work with clients every day on practical skills like easily getting up from a chair and staying steady. Recovery is equally important, as rest, stretching, and yoga are keys to healthy living Massage, heat and cold therapy, and saunas are also highly popular right now

QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE TRENDS OR CURRENT ROUTINE?

John Richardson |

| (941) 896-2211

Featured August Specials

Every Monday in August

NOVEMBER 26, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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