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OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2018
NEWSLETTER This is golf.
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LETTER FROM ANDREA Fall is in the air, or at least Florida fall. Your Rockledge Country Club team will continue our efforts to move the club forward. We are entering our season and the calendar is filling up fast with some of our most exciting annual events. Jeffery and Vanessa have really added a level of professionalism and quality to our Events and F&B department that have been greatly received. Jerry and his crew spearheaded our drive toward excellence with their commitment to maximizing the life of our fantastic new greens. Due to the inconvenience created by the greens aerification, we extended our reciprocal agreement with Duran Golf Course for our Annual Members. Reciprocal agreements can be great in both growing our membership base and providing Annual Members with a little “spice of life” and the ability to continue play when our course must undergo routine maintenance. “Herb Dyal” is the Winner of the Membership Drive. Herb won the Grand Prize trip for two to the PGA National Golf Club. I am happy to announce from May to September we added 10 new annual Members to our Rockledge Country Club family. Membership is our lifeline. If you know anyone interested in membership, our new membership person, Lauryn Countryman, is available to assist you with any questions or concerns. Next up, a big Hickory Stick Hooray led by our Golf Pro, Jeff Turner, and his supporting staff! This year’s Labor Day Tournament took a historical look back on the early days of Golf. This year we added to the tournament by combining our efforts to raise money for a fantastic cause. We chose Folds of Honor because their mission is to provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service-members. I am always a little nervous taking on a commitment like this and wanted to be sure if we did something, we did it right in the true Rockledge Country Club spirit. I am happy to announce the combined efforts of our Members and Staff really paid off. We hit our goal and were able to make a $2,000 donation.
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Haunted Greens has become a Rockledge Country Club Signature community FREE event. It’s an opportunity to show the entire Space Coast a fun time at Rockledge
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Center, Rockledge Regional Medical Center, Aflac, Dave’s Aluminum & Screen, Bugs by Brian, The Gagliardi Group, Berman Hopkins, and Palmer house. To add to the excitement, Mindy from iHeart Radio’s Lite Rock 99.3 will be on site doing a live remote, and The Rockledge Fire Department will be stopping by with an engine for kids of all ages to enjoy. Don’t worry adults, we have added something “new in the Vue” for you! Come out and party with us in your best adult Halloween costume. The theme this year for our adult Halloween party is “Vamps in the Vue”. All My Best
Andrea Beyel General Manager
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It has been a long, hot summer, but we are now approaching some of the best weather Florida has to offer. From November through May is the “good stuff”!
Summer is always a time for renovation and we did plenty of that. We aerified the greens twice and the tees once. We also aerified the driving range tee twice. Aerification is such an important cultural practice because it benefits the soil and improves the conditions that the turf grass grows in. If no aeration practices were ever done, the organics would create an oxygen starved, waterlogged environment ripe for constant diseases. We aerify to dilute the buildup of the organics and to slow down the process.
We are certainly looking forward to less mowing when the weather cools a little. Right now we are still mowing the rough constantly, and it takes a week to get around the course once. Whenever the nights start to cool, usually mid-October, the grass will slow its growth and those lies you get in the rough become a little more generous!
The greens performed great this summer! I am very pleased with the maturation of the Zoysia grass and am excited to see how well they play this winter. We were able to maintain good pace on them this summer so am expecting even better things this winter as the growth slows and allows them to roll out.
I hope everyone not here now has had a great summer of golf wherever it is you play it, and we look forward to serving you once again very soon!
Yours in Turf, Jerry Yeomans
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WITH JERRY YEOMANS
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New Clubs Good Day Fellow Golfers!
With the holiday season upon us, this would be an appropriate time to discuss new clubs. New Year and new clubs sounds like a winning combination. Here are a few tips:
GOLF OUTLOOK WITH JEFF TURNER
1. Don’t believe the hype. What you see advertised may not be the best for your game. If we believed every ad, we would all hit the ball 400 yards and sink every putt. Go to a trusted club fitter and test the equipment before you buy it. 2. 14 Clubs is Maximum by the rules of golf, but not a requirement! If you have a slower swing speed you may only need every other club. If you hit your 8 iron and 9 iron the same distance, you may need 8-10 degrees of loft difference to see a distance difference. 3. Play the same ball all the time. It’s important to know how the ball you play reacts to your clubs. Does it land on the green and roll, or stop with spin? Both are OK, but you need to know what’s going to happen to score well. 4. Repeat this process at least annually. You may think that driver from 8 years ago still works, but clubs do actually wear out. Drivers should be replaced every 2-3 years, irons every 3-5 years and wedges every year. Additionally, your swing may change over time and your clubs may no longer be the best fit now. 5. Give it some time. Adjusting to a new set of clubs takes spending some time with them. Don’t expect to lower your score immediately. For example you may now hit your 7 iron 10 yards further, now you have to adjust to hitting it that distance and change your game accordingly. Be patient. I hope this helps you in your quest for a better game and adds a dimension to club fitting that isn’t often thought of. Good Luck and feel free to reach out with any questions. Jeff Turner, PGA
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS WITH LAURYN COUNTRYMAN
Hello RCC Members, My name is Lauryn Countryman, I am the newest member of your Rockledge Country Club Team. I am taking on the role of Membership and Communications. I was born and raised in Southern California where I received my degrees from Brooks College and CSULB in Visual Communications, Merchandising & Marketing. Shortly after Graduating from college I followed my parents to Brevard County. In fact, I got married right here at the Rockledge Country Club in 1998. For the past 18 years, I have crisscrossed this beautiful country in my role as National Franchise Development and Operations Manager for Homes & Land and TheHomeMag. In my role there I helped launch, grow and stabilize the sales and operations of more than 354 markets across the country. You could find me at an Airport almost every Monday and Friday. Last year I decided it was time to start keeping both feet on the ground and returned "Home" to Brevard. I feel truly fortunate to have landed at your beautiful club. I have been incredibly blessed to have learned from, been mentored by and work alongside some truly incredible and brilliant people. It appears that my luck is holding. The Leadership Team at RCC has a keen understanding of the delicate balance between membership retention, acquisition, and win-back. Members experience, quality of play, course & facility maintenance, improvement, and fiscal responsibility. I join them in their dedication to leveraging Rockledge Country Club's rich membership history while striving to provide the best products and services available today in Private Golf Course Membership. Offerings that keep pace with advancing technology and evolving lifestyle needs while holding sacred "community and tradition" of Private Course Membership. To achieve these goals and stay true to our mission we are working a strategic, targeted marketing plan. The plan focuses on targeted segments that can grow our membership base, achieve fiscal responsibility while maximizing member experience and course accessibility. The plan also addresses the cyclical nature of private course membership, providing natural transitions of increase and decrease as member's needs change over time. I look forward to meeting and getting to know all of you. In fact, it is critical to my success in this new role. The Membership, Community, Relationships, Friendships, Families and Rich Traditions are the Heart and Soul of Rockledge Country Club. They are the things that matter and make RCC the premier club people want to be a part of. Now that you know my story, I hope you will stop by my office in the pro shop and share yours! May Your Swing Be Smooth & Smile Bright, Lauryn Countryman Membership, Marketing & Communications
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EVENTS & CATERING NEWS WITH VANESSA LACKLAND
Once again Fall is upon us and there are a lot of fun events awaiting! We kick things off with The Fall Space Coast Jazz Concerts beginning on Sunday, October 14th featuring The Donronic Project at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. The November 11th concert will feature Pianist JD Daniels & Friends and December 9th’s concert will star the Robert Navarro Quartet. $20 per person. Friday, October 26th we get the chance to be truly "spooktacular" as we host the 4th Annual Rockledge Country Club “Haunted Greens”. This FREE Community Event has become a Space Coast Favorite! We invite all of Brevard to see what makes Rockledge Country Club special. The event features Trick or Treating, Kid Crafts, Putting Contest, Costume Contest, and of course, the famous Hayride conducted by our very own master of spookiness Jerry Youmans. This year Mindy from iHeart Radio's Lite Rock 99.3 will be on site broadcasting live over the airways! Adults, there something for you too! Vue 18 will be decked out in an eerie atmosphere, and host the Adult Costume Contest, Drink Specials and a few more surprises. Don't be outdone by the kids, head on down and enjoy the festivities. Thanksgiving this year is on Thursday, November 22nd. Our buffet will be a grand display of all your homemade favorites. Seating is at 1:00 PM. Adults: $34.95 Children 12 & under $14.95 and under free. Call 321-636-6022 now to make your reservations. Ask for Jeff Cosat our Food and Beverage Manager and he will make sure your seating is secured. The Holidays continue with "Breakfast with Santa" on Saturday, December 15th at 9:00 am. Santa arrives at the club spreading holiday cheer and treating us to a reading of “A Night Before Christmas”. Along with some fun crafts, delicious breakfast and festive music it surely will be a great time for the entire family. Adults $14.95, Children 12 & under $6.95, 5 and under free. The Grand Finale of our 100th-year-Anniversary Celebration we will be our New Year's Extravaganza: "Disco Glam New Year's Eve 2019. Treat yourself to an evening with Musical guest Almost AHBA! Decadent delights prepared by our talented culinary team, featuring a fantastic plated dinner and of course traditional Champagne Toast at midnight as we welcome the New Year. The party starts at 8 PM. So dust off your "Funkiest" disco attire. It is sure to be a night where "You can dance, You can jive, and have the time of your life". ( Dancin Queen) I look forward to seeing you there! Vanessa Lackland Events Director
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RECIPE FROM THE CHEF WITH CHEF JAMES
Bourbon-glazed Chicken Wings & Drumlets INGREDIENTS 2 Pounds of Chicken Wings and Drumlets 1 Tbsp. Butter 1/2 Cup Bourbon 3/4 Cup Maple Syrup Grade A Salt and Pepper Splash of Tabasco
PREP
COOK
Melt butter in saucepan on medium heat
Roast the wings at 350F for 20 minutes
Add bourbon, maple, salt, pepper, tabasco
Turn over, cook for 15 more minutes or until golden
Whisk to combine
brown
Bring to low simmer for 5 minutes
Make sure wings and drumlets are cooked to 165F
DINING AT THE VUE 18 RESTAURANT WITH JEFFREY COSAT Hello Members, I wanted to take this opportunity to share the heartfelt gratitude of your Food and Beverage Team. We are striving to improve daily and offer you the exceptional food and quality service you deserve. We might not always be perfect but, I promise we will always try our best! I have truly enjoyed my work here the past 3 months. I'm lucky. I love what I do, where I do it, the team I do it with and the members we do it for. I've had the opportunity to meet many of you these past couple months. I look forward to meeting those of you I have yet to be introduced to. Getting to know all of you even better is a priority. Your suggestions and input are greatly valued. My team and I appreciates all of the positive feedback we have been receiving. We have a lot of great things planned for the future we are confident you will enjoy. So stop by... and Enjoy the VUE! Sincerely, Jeffrey Cosat Food and Beverage Manager
Casual dining with panoramic sunset views...
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YOUR TEAM Andrea Beyel, General Manager Jerry Yeomans, Golf Operations Director Jeff Turner, Head Golf Pro
Andrea
Lauryn Countryman, Membership Director Vanessa Lackland, Events & Catering Director Jeffrey Cosat, Food & Beverage Manager Michelle Martin, Bookkeeping
Jerry
BUSINESS HOURS BUSINESS OFFICE Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
GOLF & PRO SHOP
Jeff
Tuesday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
RANGE HOURS Tuesday – Saturday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Lauryn
GOLF SNACK BAR Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Hours subject to change due to weather
VUE 18 RESTAURANT AND BAR Monday: closed
Vanessa
Tuesday: 11 am - 9 pm Wednesday: 11 am – 6 pm* Thursday: 11 am – 6 pm* Friday: 11 am – 9 pm Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm* Sunday: 11 am – 6 pm*
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* Restaurant closes at 4 pm, bar remains open until 6 pm on Wed., Thur., Sat. and Sun. HAPPY HOUR: Tuesday - Friday: 4 pm - 6 pm