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NEWMEMBERS

Katie Taylor and her daughters Charlotte and Lucy

Donald and Barbara Mastrorocco

Aaron and Sarah Weiner and their children Asher and June

Alex and Abbie Martinsen and their children Crew, Laney, Peter, Thomas, and Talmage

W E L C O M E !

EmployeeoftheMonth:SteveHall

Steve Hall has been the Equipment Manager at Starmount Forest since 2010. He plays a vital role in the Golf Course Maintenance Department. He ensures that all the equipment is taken care of and ready for the staff to utilize on the course. He does an outstanding job taking care of our aging equipment fleet to ensure the members and guests have an excellent course to enjoy. He is a team player, aiding in taking care of the range picker, golf carts, and even kitchen equipment! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Starmount Forest Country Club, Steve! We are thankful for you!

President’s Note

Dear Starmount Family,

I want to start by thanking EVERY staff member as their "what can I do for you?" attitude helped make the Men's Member-Guest Golf Tournament memorable. We can all be proud of how every guest was treated. As a first-time player in that event, it exceeded my every expectation. My brother Kevin and I finished in the middle of the pack, but we had a blast meeting other members and guests. If you've never played in the Men's or Women's Member-Guest, you should!!

On Tuesday, July 11, please join me in welcoming world-renowned orchestra conductor Gerard Schwartz to Starmount. The evening starts at 5:30 pm with an interview with Maestro Schwartz followed by tapas and wine tastings. The cost of dinner includes a ticket to a Chamber Music Concert at Guilford College at 8 pm (playing one of my favorites: Poulenc's 'Sonata for Flute & Piano'). Maestro Schwartz is in town for July as Music Director of the Eastern Music Festival. If you want to hear firstrate classical music, attend any EMF concerts in July!

Here is a back story about one of Starmount's own. Griffin Williams, son of Corey & Megan and brother of Kerigan and Anniston, just finished the 8th grade at Greensboro Day School Griffin plays golf, and to put it mildly, he's got game! As an 8th grader, he qualified to play on GDS's high school golf team, where he helped them beat Forsyth Country Day School in the 2023 NCISAA State Championships!! Congratulations, Griffin and the GDS Golf team!!

Griffin has been coached by Ryan Smith since he was six and is inspired by our own Savio Nazareth. Coach Smith taught Griffin golf fundamentals and continues fine-tuning his swing. They collaborate on Griffin's workout routines and game plans. When he's not out on the golf course, you can find Griffin at our Fitness Center doing 'rotational power training' (if you are a serious golfer or tennis player, ask Fitness Director Lisa Myers about this!). According to Griffin's dad, the best parts of Griffin's golf game are 1) His ability to get out of trouble. 2) His killer touch / short game. 3) His sink-or-swim mentality when a match is on the line. Keep up the great work, Griffin! The Starmount family is behind you all the way!

Best regards,

2023 Member-Guest Results

MEN'S GOLF

Overall Champions: Josh Adams and Chad Tuttle

Sam Snead Flight Winner: Jake Lowder and Kyle Stockton

Runners Up: Matt Kibble and Ryan Greene

Bobby Jones Flight Winner: Rick Coughlin and Tom Coughlin

Runners up: Luke Abels and Jeff Minor

Ben Hogan Flight Winner: Alec Gill and Mark West

Runners Up: Michael Powell and Kevin Kinley

Byron Nelson Flight Winner: Devin Bradley and Donny Embleton

Runners up: Luke Rhoten and Bob Medina

Walter Hagen Flight Winner: Dennis Teza and Brian Tauber

Runners up: Jimmy Kesler and Billy Kesler

Jack Nicklaus Flight Winner: Ryan Lang and Charles Roediger

Runners up: Evan Stone and Jason Ofsanko

Arnold Palmer Flight Winner: Todd DeBra and Steve Wilson

Runners up: Billy Ros and Matt Riddle

Tom Watson Flight Winner: Billy Blong and Blake Troutman

Runners up: Michael Muha and Phil Schmucker

Gary Player Flight Winner: Dylan Spears and Matt Kostelic

Runners up: George Meister and Sam Jeffords

Gene Sarazen Flight Winner: Jason Condrasky and Jedd Komlos

LADIES' GOLF

Flight 1 Winner: Michelle Horvath, Candice Horvath, Pam Finelen, and Lisa Milligan

Runners up: Barbara Fry, Linda Widman, Carolyn Hopper, and Ann Evans

Flight 2 Winner Liz Peters, Debbie Moffett, Linda Arnaud, and Kathy Gleeson

Runners up: Jennifer Swaim, Christine Gnaster, Tessa Kriegler and, MaryAnne Pagano

LADIES' TENNIS

Wimbleton Flight Winner: Julie Dover and Sara Nundkumar

US Open Flight Winner: Melanie Burns and Molly Norris

Roland Garros Flight Winner: Elizabeth Gill and Kristen Haynes

Golf

Wednesday Night Ladies Play

August 2. September 6. Wednesday evening will be a gross/net individual play. Tee Times will start at 5:30 pm. You will receive an email one week prior to the play day. You must sign up within 24 hours to secure a spot for the next week’s play. There must be a minimum of 6 players signed up for tee times to be booked. You must enter your scores into Golf Genius.

Ladies Wine and Nine

July 19. August 9. August 23.

Open to ALL SFCC members (golf or social members included). It is a fun-filled evening intended to expand friendships among our lady members and to introduce all SFCC ladies to the wonderful game of golf. Membership in the SFLGA is not required to participate in the wine and nine evenings. It is more about smiles and laughs with dinner after the fun on the course! Sign up on the Club Calendar.

Couples Golf

July 28. August 4. August 18. September 1.

Each Couples Event will be a Captain’s Choice format to allow players of all skill levels to participate. Signup as a foursome, or the Golf Professional Shop will pair you up with another couple. The cost of the Couple Events will be $80 per couple per event. The cost of each event will cover golf, dinner, and prizes for the winning teams.

Club Championships

Date: Saturday, August 12, and Sunday, August 13

Start Time: Tee Times begin at 8 am each day

Entry Open: Tuesday, July 11 | 7:30 am

Entry Deadline: Friday, August 4 | 12:00 pm

Eligibility: The 2023 Club Championships will be open to all Full Golf Members and the 2023 Junior Club Champion.

Entry Fee: $65 per Player (Cart Fee not included)

Field Size: 100 Players

Tees:

Men’s Championship Division – Black Tee Markers,

Men’s Regular Division – White Tee Markers

Ladies – Normal Green Tee Markers

Shop News

July 4.

All Men's and Ladies' Apparel is 25% off. Including Johnnie O, Straight Down, Private Label, Bald Head Blues, G/Fore, and Footjoy.

Looking for custom Corporate Merchandise? We can help! From apparel to golfballs, we can do it all. Please get in touch with the golf shop for all your needs.

Aerification

July 10 - July 14.

After the Greens have been aerified, you can still enjoy golf while playing on bumpy greens. Try to hit as many greens as possible and you do not have to putt. This will help with accuracy with your irons and not thinking about where the pin location is . This could be a good way to work on different shots and use different clubs.

GOLF

Tennisand Pickleball

Summer Mixed Doubles Tennis

July 7. July 21.

Sign up on the website calendar link and play some fun mixed doubles with your fellow Starmount. The cost for mixed doubles is $15 per couple. One beverage and balls are included.

Third Annual Tennis Pro-Am

July 21 - 22.

The cost is $95/player. Only 30 spots are available. We will have six pros as team captains They will select five players (Ams) for their team The matches will take place on Saturday, July 22, 9 am -3 pm. On Friday night, the Pros will participate in the Pro-Pro doubles challenge exhibition event that members and participants can come out and watch. Included for the players on Saturday are the morning breakfast, lunch, beverages, and trophies. Expect to play five fun sets of tennis on Saturday. Sign up online on the club calendar.

Junior Tennis Camp

August 14 - 17 - Tennis camp #3 full day

9:00 am -3:00 pm $199

**Full-day camps are for ages 7-14 These camps play tennis in the morning and then swim in the pool in the afternoon Lunch is included each day Sign up through the link on our website's club calendar. Camps are limited to 25 kids. Additional siblings receive 25% off their camp fee if participating during the same week.

Wimbledon Tennis and Pickleball Mixer

July 14.

Dress up in traditional Wimbledon white clothing, maybe bring your old wooden racquet, and come out to enjoy some fun on the courts! We will have appetizers, strawberries and cream, and Pimm’s of course Please sign up on club calendar The cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple Starts at 6:30 pm

Kids Tennis, Pickleball and Pizza Social

July 28.

What a great Friday Night! Join our Junior Instructor Glynn on the courts from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. The cost is $15 per child, which includes pizza, soda, or water and tons of fun! Best for kids ages 5-13. Advanced registration requested

Pickleball Triple Shootout Tournament

July 8. 2:00 pm -3:30 pm The cost is $10/player Teams of three will rotate and play matches against each other. Sign up online on the club calendar. Men’s and women’s divisions.

TENNIS

Summer Motivation

Summer vacation is a time to kick back, relax and have a blast. For many people, that means putting wellness on the back burner. Maintaining a healthy diet and movement is essential to prevent chronic disease and improve quality of life. How can you stay active and healthy during this season without feeling like work? Follow these simple tips!

1. Stay Active: Look for ways to be more active. Explore your city, take on excursions requiring walking, or hit the gym for at least 30 minutes daily.

2. Eat with Mindfulness: Establish that deep connection with your body to know when you are completely satisfied with your food instead of mindlessly overeating. Additionally, when filling up your plate, try to keep half of it filled with vegetables and fruits They are high in fiber and help keep you fuller for longer

3. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water! Try to limit sugary carbonated drinks and opt for drinking water instead. If you want to drink something with flavor, try fruit-infused carbonated waters.

4. Have Fun: Establish a fun summer routine involving physical activity, meal prepping, and other adventurous ideas to stay active.

Fitness BINGO Challenge

This Fitness Challenge begins July 1 and runs through August 31. Stop in the Fitness Center and add your name to a bingo card. Each square offers a new challenge to complete. Players may cross ONE square of their choice per day. The fitness staff will verify when activities have been achieved. Get 5 squares in a row - horizontally, vertically, or diagonally (just like traditional bingo), and for EACH bingo line you achieve, your name is entered to win from this list of prizes. Prizes are awarded at the end of the Summer. $10 to play.

Complimentary hot stones upgrade in a massage or additional 10-min head/foot treatment of your choice ($15 value)

30-minute personal training session ($35-40 value)

$25 credit at the Splash Bar and Grill

Complimentary month of Unlimited Group Fitness Classes ($40 value)

Complimentary Nutrition Coaching Session ($40 value)

Wine Down Wednesday

July 12.

At 5:30 pm, we'll ride to beat for 55 minutes of cycling with Lisa M. and a super fun-themed playlist, MADONNA vs. MILEY CYRUS! After class, stick around for a complimentary glass of ROSE after class to celebrate making it through HUMP DAY! Reserve your bike online

Social

Independence Day Celebration

July 4.

It's the biggest party of the summer!

Pool hours: 10 am - 8 pm

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

DJ Paul Cordts with Music, Games, and Prizes

Snow Cones and Cotton Candy

Balloon Twisting and Glitter Tattoos

Bounce Houses and Slides

Buffet 11 am - 7 pm

$14 for adults and $7 per child

Pork Ribs, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Wings, Burnt End Baked Beans, Chicken Tenders, Mac and Cheese, Fries, Tortilla Chip and Queso, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, Chopped Salad, Cake and Ice Cream.

Swim Team Dinners

July 5.

Swim team members and their families are invited to this celebration pasta dinner prior to the big city meet! Buffet 6:30 pm $12 for adults and $7 per child. Swimmers and coaches are free.

Late Night Swim

July 8.

The pool and Splash Bar and Grill will be open until 10:00 pm to celebrate the last night of the city swim meet!

Eastern Music Festival

Pre-Concert Program

July 11.

Join us from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm for a conversation with Gerard Schwarz, Eastern Music Festival's Music Director and world renowned conductor. There will be a reception directly following this discussion, and you will receive a ticket to attend that evening's Chamber Music Concert at Guilford College. Hors D’oeuvres Food Stations, Wine Tasting, and Member Sign Bar. $35 per person. RSVP by Monday, July 10.

Summer KE Camp

Orientation

July 12.

July 19.

Swim team members and their families are invited to celebrate swim team season and receive awards Buffet 6:00 pm $17 per person Children 11 and under and coaches are free.

Campers and their families are invited to meet our KE Camp Director and Staff at 6:00 pm. They will provide a brief overview of the camp's upcoming activities and schedule and answer any questions

Wine Tasting

July 14.

Kick off the weekend at Bistro 59 with a complimentary wine tasting from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm! This month, we will enjoy wines from Penn Vanstory from Tryon Distributing.

Music on the Mount with Wishful Thinking

July 22.

Listen to the tunes of Wishful Thinking Poolside from 5 pm - 8 pm while enjoying a delicious meal from our new menu at the Splash Bar and Grill.

Final Friday

July 28.

End the month with a bang! Bistro 59 is serving up complimentary appetizers with live entertainment by Andrew Eversole from 6 pm - 9 pm.

Dive In Movie and Karaoke

August 4.

Movies are better poolside! Our June movie is "The Super Mario Brothers" While we are waiting for the sun to go down, our DJ will have karaoke available too! The movie starts at 9:00 pm, and karaoke is available beginning at 7:30 pm.

Complimentary popcorn plus the Splash Bar and Grill will be open!

Summer Pre-Cotillion

August 6. August 13. August 20. Hosted by Julie & Brooks Copeland from the National League of Junior Cotillions. Through role-playing practiced with our mascot, Peanuts, the Polite Elephant hands-on experience, and storytelling in a peer group, young ladies and gentlemen are expected to leave the program with the beginnings of confidence and poise that come from knowing the proper things to do.

3 Age Groups

All sessions are dress-up affairs. $160 per child. Siblings receive a $50 discount. Sign up her: https://nljc.com/n/index.php/chapters/nguilford/c hapter/

Escape Child Care

Wednesdays and Fridays.

The cost includes dinner and is $15 for the first child and $7 for each additional child. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and can be made by calling the club at 336.299.0425 or visiting the club calendar.

SOCIAL

BREWERY AND BEERS OF THE MONTH

Left Hand Brewery Longmont, CO

Left Hand St. Vrain Tripel $4.50

A Belgian-style golden ale with intricate aromas of fruit & spice. The usually tranquil St. Vrain River flows out of the Rocky Mountains, winding peacefully alongside our brewery. But, what at first appears benevolent can manifest into something fierce and mighty Named after the river that brought our hometown's great flood in 2013, St Vrain is designed to pay homage to classic Belgian Tripels while also adding a uniquely local twist. Colorado barley creates a subtle malt sweetness, and American hops bring rich herbal and floral aromatics, both perfectly complementing the warm spice and fruit character of the Belgian yeast What at first looks innocent, light in color, and body suddenly swells up with a strong current of aroma and flavor.

WinesoftheMonth

Good & Gone Vienna Style Lager $4.50

Reddish Hue, Subtle Hops, Toasty Malt. Vienna Lagers are known for their reddish hue, subtle hops, and toasty malt quality. True to style, our Vienna-Style Lager is crisp and clean with a biscuity malt framework and earthy hops, offering a toasty malt flavor with residual caramel-like sweetness on the back end The perfect brew as we transition from cooler weather to sunny spring days. Just don’t delay because this limited release will be Good & Gone in no time.

Aveleda Fonte Vinho Verde White, Portugal $22 per bottle

Clear pale yellow, this wine is extremely elegant, with a crisp and fruity bouquet marked by notes of green apple and lime Slightly fizzy, with a vibrant minerality and refreshing notes of citrus fruits, this wine is versatile, perfect to pair with life's simplest moments.

Peirano Immortal Zinfandel Old Vine, CA $28 per bottle

The color of this wine is truly immortal. Its rich, dark color goes on and on and on! The aromas of big, jammy, dark fruit medley along with raisins, cherry pie, and sugar plum marry together to put your olfactory senses into a new dimension The palate is wrapped in a mysterious, velvety layered mix of sweet blackberries, raspberries, and luscious, juicy fresh-picked ripe plums! The rich, mouth-filling character that immediately jumps out at you is that of mom’s homemade baked cherry and strawberry pie. The wine has moderate oaky tannins and juicy acidity. This amazing old vine zinfandel will pair will all foods, from the gourmet burger on the grill to a nut-crusted seared ahi.

JOIN THE BEER AND WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB

Beer Club: Enjoy two complimentary cans of the beer of the month each month plus get 50 cents off of every beer all year! $85 per year.

Wine Club: Recieve one complimentary bottle of the wine of the month each month plus get 15% off of all bottles of wine all year! $155 per year.

Join both for $200! Includes discounted tastings and beer and wine dinners!

Contact David at dlehman@starmountforest.com to sign up. Cheers!

"There cannot be good living where there is not good drinking"

SummeratStarmount