February 2026
2026 BOG OFFICERS
President................................................Doug Saunders
President Elect..........................Lauren DeAlexandris
Immediate Past President.......................Will Morgan
Secretary Kim Holland
Treasurer Hans Vanden Noort
CLUB MANAGEMENT
General Manager/COO...............Stephen Whitson stephen.whitson@sjccjax.com
Chief Financial Officer...............................Brian Nay brian nay@sjccjax com
Member Billing....................................Cydnie Forrest cydnie.forrest@sjccjax.com
Director of HR Shana Holland shana.holland@sjccjax.com
Director of Membership Sales....Amanda Anderson amanda anderson@sjccjax com
Marketing & Communications....Savannah Watson savannah.shettler@sjccjax.com
Executive Chef.........................................Michael Ayres michael.ayres@sjccjax.com
Director of Catering.......................Brittany Williams brittany.williams@sjccjax.com
Food & Beverage Manager Jessica Burns jessica burns@sjccjax com
Superintendent Josh Urbanec josh.urbanec@sjccjax.com
Director of Golf...............................Todd Bork, PGA todd.bork@sjccjax.com
Director of Tennis................................Marie Waller marie waller@sjccjax com
Director of Fitness & Aquatics.............Jeff Hewitt jeff hewitt@sjccjax com
HOURS OF OPERATION
Clubhouse (904)-733-2020
Tuesday & Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday-Saturday 10:00am to 9:00pm Monday Clubhouse Closed
Donald Ross Dining Room (904)-733-2020 ext. 360
Tuesday & Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday-Saturday 11:00am-3:00pm & 5:00pm-9:00pm
Bar service will continue one hour past food service
Tuesday & Sunday the bar closes at 6:00pm. Monday- Dining Closed
Men's Lounge (904)-733-2020 ext 147
Tuesday-Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm Closed Monday
Golf Course & Practice Facilities (904)-733-2020 ext 131
Tuesday-Sunday 8:00am to Dusk Closed Monday
Golf Shop (904)-733-2020 ext. 131
Tuesday-Sunday 7:00am-6:00pm Closed Monday
Tennis Pro Shop (904)-733-2020 ext. 139
Monday-Friday 8:00am-7:00pm
Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm
Fitness Center (904)-733-2020 ext 121
Monday-Friday 5:00am-8:30pm
Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm
Cubs Corner (904)-431-0116
Monday-Friday 8:00am-2:00pm and 3:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday 8:00am-2:00pm
Kids Club Dinner Fridays 6:00pm-10:00pm, Reservations Required
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Members,
As we move into February, I want to share an update on several important areas of focus for your Board of Governors, and to personally invite you to our upcoming Annual Meeting.
2026 Board Goals and Priorities
At our January Board Retreat, the Board and management team aligned on a clear set of priorities and goals to guide the Club through 2026. Our focus this year is on strengthening governance, improving transparency and communication, and ensuring that all Board and committee efforts are directly aligned with the Club’s Strategic Plan.
A key component of this commitment is expanding direct communication with the membership. Beginning this year, the Board will host quarterly meetings open to the membership, available both in person and virtually, to share updates on Club initiatives, financial results, and strategic priorities. These sessions are intended to give members greater visibility into the work of the Board and an opportunity to hear directly from Club leadership on a regular basis.
Simply put, the Board’s role is to provide clear direction, thoughtful oversight, and accountability—while empowering management to execute. We are committed to making decisions that are timely, data-driven, and well-communicated, with the long-term health of the Club always front and center.
Responding to the Member Survey
Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in the recent member survey. The response rate was strong, and the feedback was candid and valuable. The Board and committee leadership have carefully reviewed the results, and the survey is serving as a foundational input to our 2026 goals and priorities for the year ahead.
Many of the 2026 focus areas for the Board and its committees and the specific action items we are developing are directly informed by the survey results. As those action plans are finalized, we will communicate clearly what we heard, what actions we are taking, and how progress will be measured. Your feedback is not only being acknowledged; it is actively shaping the Board’s agenda and committee work.
Annual Meeting – February 4 at 6:00 PM
I encourage all members to attend our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, February 4 at 6:00 PM. This meeting is an important opportunity to hear updates on the Club’s financial position, governance initiatives, and priorities for the year ahead. It is also a chance to engage directly with the Board and management and to ask questions about the direction of the Club.
Your participation matters. A strong, engaged membership is essential to the continued success of San Jose Country Club.
Thank you for your continued involvement, feedback, and support. I look forward to seeing many of you at the Annual Meeting and around the Club.
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Niall, Elizabeth, Caroline, James, Will, & Ellie Cochrane - Full Members
Mike & Karen Dubin - Sports Members
Robert, Madeline Nathan & Benjamin
Cilek - Full Members
Saumil, Neetal, Jahan, & Satyam Oza -
Sports Members
FOOD & BEVERAGE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
REGISTER HERE
TUESDAY | FEBRUARY 3
Wine Tasting with Etude Winery
5:00pm-7:00pm
Complimentary Meet & Greet with Tasting Wine will be available to order
SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 14
A La Carte Valentines Dinner
5:00pm-9:00pm
Live piano music by Roger Woods Reserve On The SJCC Website or App! FREE
Kids Eat Free Wednesday & Saturday Night’s With A Purchase Of An Adult Meal!
February 3
Wine Tasting with Etude 5:009m-7:00pm
Join us for a wine tasting and meet & greet with the winemaker
February 5
Happy, Happy Hour and Kendra Scott Sip & Shop 5:00pm - 7:00pm Make a reservation on the App
February 11
Happy Hour with the GM 5:00pm-6:00pm
Join us for an engaging conversation with our General Manager, Stephen Whitson!
February 18
Book Club 12:00pm-1:30pm
THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 19
Bourbon Tasting 6:00pm-8:00pm
$95+ Per Person which includes tasting of 12 bourbons & bites paired with each. Make Your Reservation Today!
Join us for our January Book Club!
Hot Chocolate Night on the Patio 6:00pm-8:00pm Make your own s’mores creation on the Donald Ross Patio!
FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS &
EVENTS
We would like to personally thank you for the wonderful response to our new menus. Your enthusiasm, feedback, and support mean a great deal to us, and it has been incredibly rewarding to see how well the offerings have been received throughout the Club.
We would like to highlight the following events this month:
Wine Tasting with Jon Priest with Etude Wine - Tuesday, February 3 from 5:00-7:00pm rd
Experience an exclusive tasting featuring Jon Priest, Senior Winemaker of Etude Winery, who will guide you through their finest selections of wines, revealing the artistry of winemaking and the passion behind each bottle This is a complimentary event with the opportunity to purchase bottles for your personal collection
Sweetheart Dinner - Saturday, February 14 from 5:00-9:00pm th
Join us for a special a la carte menu featuring Tuna Tartare, Crispy Lobster Bites, a Blue Crab Topped Snapper, a Coffee Rubbed Filet and much more. The evening will also include live piano music by Roger Woods. Make your reservations on the app today.
Join us for our Bourbon Tasting & Elevated Bites - Thursday, February 19 from 6:00pm-8:00pm th
Join us for our Bourbon Tasting and Elevated Bites. This night includes a pairing of 12 different bourbons with 12 different Chef selected bites. The cost is $95 and is sure to be a night not to miss.
We look forward to seeing you around the club this month. As always, please know that we are happy to accommodate food allergies, dietary needs, and special dining requests never hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your continued support of our dining program. We are truly grateful for our members and look forward to serving you throughout the year ahead.
Warmest wishes,
Michael Ayres, Executive Chef & The Entire Culinary Team at San Jose Country Club
GOLF NEWSAND EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE:
Mix It Up Couples
Golf & Dinner
February 1st
Senior Men’s Member-Guest
March 6th & 7th
Lion’s Pride Registration Opens
March 10th
Men’s Wednesday Night Golf Retursn
March 11th
16th Champions Dinner
March 19th
The Club Championship
April 24 & 26 th th
Dear San Jose Members,
As always, thank you for being such an engaged and supportive golf membership. We truly appreciate your partnership in helping our golf operations run smoothly and keeping the course in great condition for everyone to enjoy
Members are encouraged to sign all tickets and request a receipt to ensure accurate billing and timely posting to your account. Statements can be reviewed online at any time, and our Administration team is happy to assist if needed.
All golfers must register prior to practice or play, including use of the driving range Please check in at the Golf Shop counter before heading out For safety reasons, we ask that members avoid cutting through the fitness, tennis, or pool areas and instead stop by the Golf Shop so we know you are on property in the event of an emergency.
A friendly reminder that even soft spikes can damage greens, please be mindful to pick up your feet and repair marks you make, small efforts like these help keep putting surfaces smooth and enjoyable for all
Broken tees are trash and should be disposed of properly, not left on the course. When removing your ball or replacing the flagstick, please take extra care to protect cup edges so they remain in excellent condition throughout the day.
Your help in filling divots, raking bunkers, and repairing ball marks is essential Sand bottle stations are located behind the Golf Shop and at the #3/#13 and #7/#15 water stations, with refill stations at #3/#13 and the #4 green. Each golfer plays a role in leaving the course better than they found it, thank you for your continued effort.
If you do not currently have a locker, you may be missing out on one of the Club’s best conveniences Locker rentals provide easy access to your golf wardrobe and gear, making it simple to be ready for anything Please contact the Golf Shop staff if we can assist with a locker rental.
Once again in 2026, Full Golf Members will have the opportunity to purchase discounted guest packages. Passes are sold in 6-packs, with a maximum of two 6-packs per member annually. Stop by the Golf Shop for more information.
It’s hard to believe we are already in 2026 The past few years have been memorable, and we are incredibly proud of our staff, who care about serving you. We welcome your feedbackthe good, the bad, and yes, even the ugly because it helps us continually improve. Our focus moving forward is simple: we are in the happiness business. We are here to listen, to serve, and to work alongside our Golf & Grounds Committee to engage members in caring for our greatest asset - The Course
Thank you for your support, respect for the game, and commitment to San Jose We look forward to another outstanding year together.
Warm regards,
Todd Bork
Golf Shop Management Team
2026 will be a HUGE year at San Jose Country Club. Coming off the 100-year anniversary, the board made two key decisions in hiring Andrew Green for a full golf course master plan & ELM for a full facilities plan. The course is better than ever, thanks to Josh and his team, & the membership story is extremely positive. The golf committee has big plans too. This year there will be an extreme focus on COURSE CARE & membership experience! Here are some highlights for January:
Course Care Item -Raking the Bunkers, let’s address the elephant in the room…. Some members and guests are not raking the bunkers at all, & some could benefit from a little instruction on how to do it properly. We need to do better & see below for a few tips
Always try to enter the bunker from the low sides to protect the lips/slopes
Rake bunkers regardless of your shoe type!
Rake the bunker in a pushing motion, lightly spreading the sand
AVOID pulling sand towards you, leaving “humps” and uneven areas of sand
Leave the rakes on the low sides, away from common entry points
Course Playability and Course Updates - The golf committee (and board) could not be happier with the work Josh has done in his 2.5 years in the position. He faced some real challenges coming in with our out-of-date drainage and irrigation systems, poor construction, & soil issues & is systemically moving us in the right direction. Change takes time!
Playability: You’ll notice green speeds may vary quite a bit during the winter season
The priority is health Josh and team are always preparing for what’s to come
During the warmer days we may see slower speed to prepare for the cold days
Color changes are common, course may “brown out” after frost/freezes.
Poa Annua story: A huge win for San Jose
We have herbicide resistant Poa
Josh, with the help of Dr Brosnan from the University of Tennessee, developed a plan to control the spread through chemical treatments & agronomic practices
I.E. keeping the rough longer the year helps reduce weed germination.
Focusing on turf health so Bermuda can outgrow Poa
Tree Care: Tree removal is part science and part art
Shade is a major issue for turf health
Tree roots can spread over 100 feet and damage surrounding greens
Clearing some of the cluttered areas improves sunlight, airflow and aesthetics
Josh has 100% support from Golf and Grounds with his tree program
Finding Andrew Green - The process of finding him and why he was chosen
We can’t emphasize enough how fortunate we are to have hired Andrew Green to develop our golf course master plan. He is considered one of, if not, the best restoration architects in the world. His resume speaks for itself (Congressional, East Lake, Oak Hill, Scioto, Inverness Etc) and he’s being featured all over social media and golf news. It was just announced that he won Golf Digests Renovation of the year for Chevy Chase CC! Here’s an insight into the selection process: The interviewing committee was formed to represent a variety of demographics
Started with a list of about 12 top architects, all of which had interest
Narrowed the list down to 3 finalists
The committee played courses renovated by the finalists Andrew sent us to Scioto, the home of Jack Nicklaus. By their account, he was a godsend to that club. He brought it back to life and gave them a course that was not only beautiful, but fun to play and easy to maintain ... in the end the choice was easy.
Member Experience - We want to hear from you on how we can make your golf experience better
This section is last this month, but arguably the most important. The committees and staff are always thinking about ways to make the golf experience better, but we need your help If there are any things, large or small, that we can do to make your experience better we want to hear from you
Thank you, Matt Saxton 2026 Golf Committee Chair
TENNIS NEWSAND EVENTS
Junior Spring Break Camp
March 9-13, March 16-20, April 2, 3, 6, 7, 8
$99 a day to include tennis, snack, pickleball, fitness, golf & lunch. Register in the tennis shop today!
2026 MEMBER-GUEST REGISTRATION
The most popular event of the year is our annual tennis member guest. Registration goes live on February 23rd at 9:00 am. Be sure to sign you and your guest up before space fills up for this can’t miss event.
ADULT CLINIC SCHEDULE
MONDAYS:
Ladies A1/B2/C1 Team Practice 9:00am-10:30am
Ladies A3/B1 Team Practice 10:30am-12:00pm
Ladies Triples All Levels 5:30pm-6:30pm Men’s Cardio 6:00pm-7:00pm
Men’s 4 0-4 5 Drills 7:00pm-8:00pm
TUESDAYS:
A1 & A3 Interclub League Matches
Ladies A/B Triples - 7:30am-8:30am
Ldies B/C 105 - 9:30am-10:30am
Ladies WW A/B/C 6:00pm-7:30pm
WEDNESDAYS:
B1 & B2 Interclub League Matches
Men’s 3.0/3.5 Clinic 6:00pm-7:30pm
THURSDAYS:
C1 Interclub & A2 First Coast League Matches
Ladies All Levels-105 9:30am-10:30am
Stroke of the Week “Men’s Only” 6:00pm-7:00pm
FRIDAYS:
B1 First Coast League Matches
Mixed Doubles 7 0 USTA League
Cardio with Dorian 10:00am-11:00am
Ladies D 9:30am-11:00am
SATURDAYS:
WW A/B/C Leagues Matches D- Saturday League (2 0-2 5 Rating) Men’s 40+ 3 0, 3 5 & 4 5 USTA Ladies 55+ 6.0 & 7.0
Stroke of the Week Men/Women All Levels 8:00am-9:00am
Stroke of the Week Men/Women All Levels 9:00am-10:00am
Stroke of the Week Men/Women All Levels 10:00am-11:00am
SUNDAYS: Ladies 40+ 3.0 & 3.5 USTA
READY TO START THE NEW YEAR WITH SOMETHING EXCITING?
Try Tennis or Pickleball! Reach out today to schedule a lesson and let’s get you out on the court having fun!
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