I would like to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation to all our Club Members for making our Club truly exceptional. From attending events with your family and friends to hosting personal gatherings and enjoying our dining outlets—including James Landing Grille, Eagles, Elements, and The Mill—your participation is what brings our Club to life.
As summer gives way to fall, we want to recognize our exceptional Golf and Sports teams. This season, they have hosted outstanding golf and tennis tournaments, created memorable experiences, and welcomed your families to our premier outlets, including The River Pool, Marina, and Fitness Center. We are proud of the improvements across our programming and the unwavering dedication of our teams.
Looking ahead to our fall programming, we’re kicking off the season this Friday with Jammin’ on the James, featuring fan-favorite DeLoreans at Links Landing. Bring your lawn chairs and your best 80s spirit for an enjoyable evening. Other upcoming events include a Blood Drive and free Mammography screenings at the Fitness Center, and don’t miss our spooky seasonal events happening throughout the month, such as Horror Movie Night, Family Halloween Film Night, Spooky Glow Golf, Moody’s Nightmare and Halloween Costume Night: wear a costume and get 10% off your bill at James Landing Grille or Eagles.
We truly value our Club’s Members and look forward to celebrating the fall season and upcoming holidays with you.
Bill Horn
MEET OUR TEAM
VP OF CLUB OPERATIONS
James Paige
james.paige@kingsmill.com
757.253.3987
VP OF FOOD & BEVERAGE
Kristopher Diemar
kristopher.diemar@kingsmill.com
757.253.8252
VP OF SALES, MARKETING & REVENUE
Joe Barrow
joe.barrow@kingsmill.com
757.253.3977
MEMBERSHIP MANAGER
Brooke Knauss
brooke.knauss@kingsmill.com
757.941.7047
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
Madeline Merrick
madeline.merrick@kingsmill.com
757.253.8212
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Pelham Felder
pelham.felder@kingsmill.com
757.253.3964
DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY
Jimmy Gabel
jimmy.gabel@kingsmill.com
757.206.1944
FLEET AND MARINA MANAGER
Isaac Zortman
isaac.zortman@kingsmill.com 803-669-0130
DIRECTOR OF RACQUET SPORTS
Davy Hairston
davy.hairston@kingsmill.com
757.253.1703
DIRECTOR OF RETAIL
Kari Scruggs
kari.scruggs@kingsmill.com
757.253.3970
NEW MEMBERS
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Pelham Felder Director of Membership
Hi Club at Kingsmill Members!
Fall is here, bringing cooler days and the chance to enjoy one of the best times of year in Williamsburg. It’s a great season to spend time with friends, family, and fellow Members—whether you’re taking in the fall colors, enjoying the views of the James, or just relaxing at The Club.
Our October Programming calendar is packed with fun for everyone! Whether you enjoy kids’ crafts, live music, Glow Golf, a Murder Mystery Dinner, Halloween movies, or just socializing at one of our other events, there’s something for you. Keep an eye out for more announcements as we head into the start of our busy holiday season.
While you’re at The Club, we’d love to hear when a team member goes above and beyond. Whether it’s exceptional service at dinner, noticing someone lending a hand, or simply sharing a warm smile, let us know so we can recognize their efforts. As always, my email and phone are open, so don’t hesitate to reach out.
As the year winds down—can you believe it’s almost here?—we’re quickly approaching our preferred Membership limit. Introducing your family, friends, or colleagues to The Club makes a wonderful holiday gift and ensures they won’t be left out. This is also a great opportunity to join the Cannon Club, enjoy additional benefits, and enter for a chance to win a full year of complimentary dues.
I appreciate your Membership, and I’m always here if you need anything.
Pelham Felder
WELCOME NEW & UPGRADED MEMBERS:
Raymond and Barbie Zehr
Dennis and Sara Bowden
Jesse and Tiffany Reaves
Referred by: Scott and Morgan Kucinski
Devin and Stefani Terry
Nan Smith
Referred by: Mary Henley Thompson
Stephen and Corinne Dzincielewski
Timothy and Ellen Hazo
Richard Williams and Cindy Saucedo
Albrecht and Cori Heyder
Matthew Thompson
Referred by: Mark and Elizabeth Thompson
Kim Collins
Lafayette and Pamela Tatem
Referred by: Anthony Wash
CLUB UPDATES
James Paige | VP of Club Operations
Happy October, Club at Kingsmill Members!
GOLF
AGRONOMY UPDATE
Jimmy Gabel | Director of Agronomy
Hello Club at Kingsmill Members,
We appreciate all the Members who participated in great September programming around The Club, as we hosted our 2025 Kingsmill Club Championships, 2025 KLGA 18 Member Guest, 2025 KMGA Member Guest Invitational, September Member Mixer, kids craft, National Lobster Day, and our year-end River Pool closing. It was a wonderful summer! I want to thank our entire Kingsmill team for putting together a great calendar of events and executing them proudly.
Another round of congratulations to our Kingsmill Club Champions:
KMGA: Mark Burch
KLGA 18: Sarah Franklin
KLGA 9: Sue Goodale
Our October calendar of events includes our Jammin on the James concert with The Deloreans, Trivia Night, October Member Mixer, Kids Craft: Pumpkin Painting, Music Bingo, Cocktail Master Class with Bartender Sean, Spooky Glow Golf, and some fun Murder Mystery Dinners. If you have any ideas for future programming or events, we'd love to hear about them!
Thanksgiving is almost here! Don’t miss our delicious buffet, full of holiday favorites and chef’s special touches. Click here to view the menu and reserve your spot now!
We look forward to celebrating the beauty of fall with you around The Club.
James Paige
As we enter fall, we will be performing aerification and topdressing on our putting surfaces. This process oxygenates the root zone, aiding recovery from summer stress. Topdressing with sand provides a growing medium for the Bentgrass and promotes a smooth, firm putting surface once healed. We will use solid tines rather than hollow tines for a faster aerification and quicker recovery.
We have just applied our fall pre-emergent herbicide to the short-cut Bermudagrass on all three courses. Along with the herbicide, we are applying three applications of potassium to protect the plants and strengthen their roots as they prepare for winter dormancy. Potassium is mixed into our spray tanks for both the pre-emergent and Spring Dead Spot treatments. The fungus that causes Spring Dead Spot is active in the fall, though damage won’t appear until spring. Treating it now helps limit its spread. We will apply two consecutive fungicide treatments to minimize turf loss in Spring 2026.
Autumn in Williamsburg offers perfect conditions for golf. Come out and take advantage of our beautiful fall courses!
Thank you for your continued support and for being a valued Member of The Club at Kingsmill.
Jimmy Gabel
GOLF
GOLF SHOPGOLF RULES & TIPS
John Todd Gantt | Head Golf Professional, River Course
Golf Tips from the Pro: Why Do We Always Aerate When The Greens Are Perfect?
Many golf courses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region consider mid-August an indicator that aeration is upon us. Depending on location, desired turf species and golf calendar, core and solid-tine aeration may already be taking place.
One question we often receive is: “Why does our superintendent aerate when course conditions and weather are perfect?” This question is very perceptive and explains why aeration is performed when the weather and course are best. Weather plays a large role in turf recovery. Thus, performing aeration when the weather favors turf growth leads to quicker recovery. Additionally, aeration is stressful on plants. Performing aeration on healthy, “perfect” turf is critical. If aeration is conducted on already stressed turf, the result could be disastrous.
The range of ideal weather varies depending on the desired turf species. In other words, if your course is promoting bentgrass, mid-August to early September is a good time to aerate. The warm days and cool nights of early fall favor bentgrass growth, placing the competitive advantage on bentgrass over Poa annua. Conversely, if the desired turf is Poa annua, core aeration can be performed later in the fall. There is less chance for stress on Poa annua in late summer and early fall. Unfortunately, the golf schedule often dictates aeration timing more than the weather which could compromise proper aeration timing.
Another question we often receive is: “Why is so much sand applied?” Superintendents realize aeration is never popular. However, the benefits of aeration far outweigh the potential problems if nothing is done. Superintendents also understand that playability is a concern. Following aeration, especially on greens, filling each of the aeration holes with sand will promote quicker recovery and improve ball roll. There is no denying that surface disruption occurs during aeration and that greens will play differently following aeration. However, effects on playability as a result of aeration can be minimized if aeration channels are completely filled with sand. Ultimately, applying enough topdressing sand to fill aeration holes will result in a smoother post-aeration surface that recovers quicker than a surface with open aeration holes.
Aeration is performed every year to improve turf health and playing conditions. Core and deep-tine aeration are critical for the health of highly maintained grass. Keep in mind that every time you comment on the exceptional conditions during the golf season, a large part of maintaining those conditions is routine core aeration. Do not lose sight of the long-term goal because of the short-term inconvenience.
Thank you for taking the time to read our Golf Tips of October, and we look forward to seeing you out on the course!
John Todd Gantt, PGA
About Prabir and Jenny
Prabir and Jenny Sen-Gupta moved from the Chicago area to Kingsmill about two and a half years ago. Prabir retired as a Vice President in Global Supply Chain with Baxter International, and Jenny is a retired nurse. They have three grown children: Ellora and her husband Alex in Massachusetts, Nikhil in California, and Nisha in Chicago. Their dog, Yani, lives with them in Kingsmill. Looking for a warmer place to enjoy retirement, they chose Williamsburg for its beauty, history, and mild weather. They had spent holidays here in the past and knew their children would visit often—and they do. Fortunately, Prabir and Jenny didn’t downsize, so there’s plenty of room for everyone.
Why Prabir and Jenny became Members
While neither Jenny nor Prabir play golf, they became Members for the fitness and social opportunities. Jenny enjoys morning Aqua Aerobics, Prabir often uses the Fitness Center, and together they attend Member Mixers.
What is your favorite thing about Kingsmill?
Jenny loves the natural beauty, with their house overlooking Halfway Creek, surrounded by trees, birdlife, and even an eagles’ nest. Prabir enjoys Kingsmill’s manicured gardens, and together they walk their dog or drive through the neighborhoods in every season. Both value the safety of a gated community.
Favorite Menu Item
When their kids or visitors are with them, they like going to the buffet breakfast at Rivers Edge to enjoy the view and a relaxed meal. Prabir also enjoys a pastry and coffee at The Mill, where the servers are always courteous, while catching up on national and regional newspapers.
Favorite Vacation Spot
Prabir is from Singapore and Jenny from Australia, so they visit family and friends there every few years and in between enjoy traveling to other countries for the culture, scenery, and food. This year they spent a long holiday in China, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Vietnam with friends and loved it.
Fun Fact
Jenny spent her senior year in West Virginia as Parkersburg High’s International AFS student from Australia and never imagined she’d later move permanently to the US and live next door in Virginia. Prabir has lived on three continents, Asia, Australia, and North America, for over 20 years each.
Monthly Events
October
Wednesday 01
Kids Craft
The Mill
4 PM - 6 PM
Join us at The Mill for a kidfriendly craft: make slime!
Saturday 11
Family Halloween Film
Randolph 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us in the Randolph Room for a Family Halloween Film featuring the classic Ghostbusters! Snacks provided.
Friday 24
National Bologna Day
Eagles
11 AM - 4 PM
Enjoy a Bologna special for National Bologna Day!
Cocktail Master Class Tazewell
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Make ‘Spooky’ Cocktails with Bartender Sean!
RSVP required. $39 Inclusive.
Live Music at
Friday 03
Jammin on the James Links Landing
5:30 PM - 9 PM
Enjoy a concert with The Deloreans on the James River with food trucks and a cash bar!
Sunday 12
National Gumbo Day
James Landing
Grille
4 PM - 9 PM
Enjoy a Gumbo special for National Gumbo Day!
Saturday 04
Trivia Night Eagles
6 PM - 8 PM
Enjoy dinner, drinks, and Halloween trivia with chances to win prizes!
Wednesday 15
Kids Craft The Mill
4 PM - 6 PM
Join us at The Mill for a kidfriendly craft: paint pumpkins!
Wednesday 08
Member Mixer
Riverview Room
5 PM - 7 PM
Enjoy complimentary Hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and time with fellow Members!
RSVP required.
Friday 17
Music Bingo
Eagles
6 PM - 8 PM
Enjoy dinner, drinks, and a few rounds of Music Bingo with a chance at prizes!
Murder Mystery
Moody’s
6 PM - 9 PM
Saturday 25
Spooky Glow Golf
Putting Green
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Play some spooky Halloweenthemed Glow Golf under the lights!
James Landing Grille
Saturdays | 5 PM - 8 PM
Thursday 30
Moody’s ‘Nightmare’ Moody’s
7 PM - 9 PM
Live music from DJ Amanda, waterfront views, a cash bar with Halloweenthemed drinks, a pool table, and more await!
October 4: Nathan Lienard
October 11: Lane Rice
October 18: Todd Murray
October 25: Vernon Holloman
View All Member Events
For more information, contact Madeline Merrick at 757-253-8212.
Enjoy a night of mystery and fun with a 3-course dinner and a thrilling Monster Mash–themed Murder Mystery game. RSVP required.
$45++
Friday 10
Horror Movie Night
Randolph
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us in the Randolph Room for Horror Movie Night featuring the classic Gremlins! Snacks provided.
Saturday 18
Murder Mystery
Moody’s
6 PM - 9 PM
Enjoy a night of mystery and fun with a 3-course dinner and a thrilling Monster Mash–themed Murder Mystery game. RSVP required. $45++
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!
Friday, October 31
Wear your costume to James Landing Grille or Eagles, get an additional 10% off your bill!
Daily Tennis Clinic
10 AM - 11:30 AM call 757-253-3945
Follow The Club on Facebook! Click here to access the page!
FOOD & BEVERAGE
FOOD & BEVERAGE HIGHLIGHT
Check out some of the delicious dishes we have served this summer at James Landing Grille!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Grandparents Day Brunch
Kids Craft at The Mill
Lobster Gnocchi
Canadian Halibut
New Zealand Mussels Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon
Queso Dip
Icelandic Pan Seared Cod
TENNIS & RETAIL
RACQUET SPORTS UPDATE
Director of Racquet Sports | Davy Hairston
Hello, and Happy October from the Racquet Sports world at Kingsmill!
We’re kicking off this month with the USTA MidAtlantic League Championships from October 3–5, bringing the region’s top league players to compete for a spot in the National Championships. This firsttime event at Kingsmill showcases our facility and gives Members a chance to enjoy some great tennis!
On October 17, from 4–6 pm, KTA is hosting a FREE Parent-Child Fall Junior Fest. Junior players and their parents can enjoy round-robin play, fun games led by our pros Davy and Victor, and refreshments. For details, contact our shop or KTA Board Member Dina Friedrich.
Our afternoon Junior Program is perfect for future grand slammers to get out of the house, sharpen skills, and have fun in a supervised setting. Classes run Tuesday–Friday at 4:30 pm and are ageappropriate. Click here to learn more and sign up.
Adult programs pick up as the weather cools, leading into the annual KTA Davis Cup in early November. Clinics run Tuesday–Saturday at 10 am, featuring cardio, stroke drills, and live-ball play with tips to improve your game. Pickleball clinics are Monday and Friday, or we can arrange a Drop-In foursome. Contact our shop or click here for details.
We’ll close the month with a Junior USTA tournament on October 25–26, where kids can compete and show off their skills—always a fun event for Members to watch. There’s always something happening in our tennis and pickleball world for everyone!
RETAIL UPDATE
Director of Retail | Kari
Scruggs
Hello Club at Kingsmill Members,
Fall is here and that means crisp mornings, vibrant foliage and football is back! This October, we’re bringing the spirit of the gridiron and the excitement of College and NFL Rivalries straight to the course with TaylorMade NCAA and NFL Golf Balls.
Show your school or NFL pride every time you tee it up. With officially licensed designs, you can sport your favorite university or NFL team with enjoying TaylorMade’s tour-proven performance. Whether you are a proud alum, or just a fan of the game, these golf balls let your team spirit shine beyond the stadium.
Click here to shop the selection on TaylorMade, and click here to view all NFL and college designs through MembersFirst!
Kari Scruggs
FITNESS UPDATE
WELLNESS
Meghan Argo | Sports Club Manager
It’s Active Autumn at the Fitness Center—this month is all about building strength, supporting wellness, and giving back.
Join us for our Autumn Harvest Health Fair on Saturday, October 11:
Free mammogram screenings from 8:30 AM –2:30 PM, pre-register at 757-785-4138.
Red Cross blood drive from 9 AM – 2 PM, sign up at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code KingsmillResort. Donors receive a $10 Amazon gift card.
October Challenge: Harvest Hustle
Pick up a tracker at the front desk and log your workouts all month for a chance to win a $50 Kingsmill gift card! Prizes for most visits, most classes, and most varied workouts.
Meghan Argo
SPA UPDATE
Brionna Tursick | Spa Manager
Happy October from the Spa Team!
As the seasons change, we invite you to pause, unwind, and experience the relaxation our Spa offers. From soothing massages and revitalizing facials to treatments that refresh body and mind, our team is here to ensure every visit leaves you feeling renewed.
Contact us today to book your next rejuvenating appointment: 757-564-5353, thespa@kingsmill.com.
Brionna Tursick
MARINA UPDATE
Isaac Zortman | Fleet and Marina Manager
Hello from your Kingsmill Marina!
Summer was a great success—thank you to our Members and guests for making the Marina the hottest spot at Kingsmill!
Regular 87 octane is available with advance notice, and non-ethanol gas will be here soon. If you haven’t already, contact the Marina office for updated storage yard combinations. Please remember to close the gate and do not share combinations, as we’ve had some instances of theft and tampering.
All boaters must check in at the Marina store before using the boat launch or any watercraft. The boat launch will be closed Oct. 16–17 for an event. Anyone arriving by water should coordinate arrival and parking in advance by calling 757-253-3919 or emailing Marina@kingsmill.com
We have volleyball, Spikeball, cornhole, and sandcastle kits for kids. Adult beverages, water, Gatorade, and boating merchandise are available in our Marina store.
Fall is here—the perfect time to enjoy a fire on the beach! We now have three stone firepits, one at each beach, available for reservations with s’mores and beverages.
Beginning in October, the Marina will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Thank you for your continued support as we keep making the Marina everyone’s favorite destination at Kingsmill!
Isaac “Zack” Zortman
If you are a Club at Kingsmill Member, refer a NEW Member and when they join, you will become a Cannon Club Member for 2025!
As we continue to grow The Club at Kingsmill together, you will also be rewarded with:
> CASH RECOGNITION
$100 Club Credit for Social Sponsors
$250 Club Credit for Health & Racquet Sponsors
$350 Club Credit for Sports/Young Executive
Sponsors
$500 Club Credit for Full Golf Sponsors
> UNIQUE MEMBER ONLY OPPORTUNITIES & INCENTIVES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
> WELCOME GIFT
> INVITATION TO CANNON CLUB BALL AT THE ESTATE AT KINGSMILL IN 2026
For EVERY Member you Sponsor in 2025, your name will be put in a drawing for ONE YEAR OF COMPLIMENTARY DUES!
To get started, submit a referral to Pelham Felder, Director of Membership, at Pelham.Felder@Kingsmill.com or call 757-570-7573.
