The Bay Creek Amateur
Saturday & Sunday, August 5 - 6
A few spots remain for the 10th Annual Bay Creek Amateur. The Amateur is a VSGA points event for Men, Seniors and  Super Seniors. The two-day tournament consists of two rounds of stroke play, one on our Arnold Palmer Signature Course and one on our Jack Nicklaus Signature Course. In the Open Division, the Championship and First Flights play the Blue Tees, all other Flights play the White Tees. In the Senior Division, the Championship and First Flights play the White Tees, all others play the Gold Tees. The Super-Senior Division for golfers age 65 plays from the Red Tees. The tournament is open to all male golfers with a valid USGA handicap. Flights will be determined by handicap index. Call the Golf Shop for more information or click for an Entry Form. Click to view the 2017 Current Field so far.

Club Championship Results
Restein and Wrucke Repeat
The annual Bay Creek Club Championship was contested over two days, July 22-23, 36 holes of Stroke Play to determine the champion in the Mens, Seniors and Womens Divisions. The competitors braved heat indexes of nearly 100° on the Palmer Course on Saturday and Nicklaus on Sunday.  Joe Restein shot 150 to retain his title as Mens Champion. Jaime Ibarra finished second in the Mens Flight and Jake Savage was third.  Adam Wells took Low Net, followed by Bob Kraly and Brad Whitfield. In the Seniors Division, Ron Wrucke successfuly defended his title with Bill Stramm finishing second.  Rob Nicoll and Rusty Gates tied for Low Net.  Wendy Richbourg is the new Women's Champion and Margaret Parham won the Women's Senior title. In addition to the titles and trophies, the winners get the coveted Champions parking spaces for one year.  Close-to-Pin winners were Bill Stramm, Ron Matthews, Steve Richbourg and Joe Restein.  Congratulations to all!
 

Southern Living Dinner Specials
Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, August 11 - 13
Please join us in the Coach House Tavern for our unique Southern Living inspired Dinner Specials one weekend each month. Bay Creek is pleased to be designated as a Southern Living Inspired Community, one of only 20 in the country.  This month's Featured Soup is Chesapeake Chowder, the Southern Living entrees include Crab Cakes with Lemon Remoulade, Greek Pork Chops and Shrimp Boil Pasta.   The Featured Dessert is Triple Layer Chocolate-Caramel Cake.  View the complete Menu here. Reservations are encouraged for members, home owners and your guests.  Please call the Tavern at 331.8630 for more information or to reserve your table.

Windshield Decals
Securitas Security is tracking all vehicles that enter Bay Creek. Non-Resident Members must display a windshield decal for entry into the community. If you are a Non-Resident member and you don't already have a Member decal, please stop by the Golf Shop. The decal should be affixed to the upper corner of your windshield on the driver’s side so that it can be easily spotted by the guard at the gatehouse. If you are a Bay Creek property owner with a resident decal, your vehicle need not also display a Member decal.

New Members This Month!
We are pleased to welcome these new Bay Creek Members-
-Eric Medina and Jessica Howell from Cape Charles.
-Nancy Holcomb from Franktown, VA.

Tennis Anyone?
Saturday & Sunday, September 2-3 - 8:00am to 10:00am
Join the Fun! We are planning a mixed doubles tennis event for the Labor Day weekend. This is not a tournament but a fun round robin for Bay Creek Residents, Members and your guests. Players of all skill levels are welcome! If you don't have a partner, let us know and we will match you up. Snacks and water will be available. Bring your family (and some beach chairs) to cheer you on! To resister, please call or email Katie Gerecke at kcallawayp@yahoo.com 804.519.3119 by August 29.

Quote of the Month
August 13, 1966:  While caddieing for Arnold Palmer during the Thunderbird Classic, caddie Steve Acocella becomes confused after Palmer’s drive hits the water. Palmer tosses him a ball, but Acocella flinches. “I didn’t want to catch it for fear of causing him a penalty,” he said. Acocella stumbles and the ball, bag, clubs and caddie all tumble into the water. Asked later if helped his flailing caddie recover, Palmer jokes, “I wanted to push him in further.” Acocella says, “He laughed like the devil. At least I have something to tell my grandchildren. ”

Virginia ABC Regulations
The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is taking a very pro-active stance this year regarding the safe and legal sale and consumption of alcohol in the Commonwealth. All beer, wine and mixed drinks consumed on Bay Creek Club property must be purchased from the Coach House Tavern, through the Tavern's ABC License. Club property includes the golf courses, practice areas, Clock Garden, Coach House Tavern, Golf Shop and the Beach Club, including the fenced-in pool area. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages of any type onto Club property. Of course, the beaches and common areas within the community are not included in this mandate. Thank you for your support and understanding.

Golf Channel Tournament
Saturday & Sunday, August 19 - 20
Bay Creek is hosting the Golf Channel's Amateur Tour on August 19th (Nicklaus Course) and 20th (Palmer Course).  One course will remain open for Members each day.

BodyStretch Class
Please join us for BodyStretch  on Tuesday mornings in August at 9:00am at the Beach Club. This class combines light calesthenics (no jumping) with basic stretches and simple movements from Yoga, Pilates and the Titleist Performance Insititue for a fun and challenging experience for Members of all ages and fitness levels. There is no charge for members, your guests are welcome to pay a Guest fee and join in.

Homeowners Association News
The Board of Directors of the Bay Creek at Cape Charles Community Assocation met on July 13 and again on July 20 in the Beach Club Lounge.  After brief Voting Member and Homeowner Forums, the  Board went to Executive Session to discuss contracts and to interview bidders for a future management contract.

It was suggested in the Voting Member Forums that the rules be modified to allow street parking in some Bay Creek neighborhoods. This is a complex issue with several owners arguing both for and against street parking. The Board recognized that more work needs to be done to study this matter and sent by email a survey to owners in New Quarter and King's Bay/Colony.  Complete Minutes are posted on the Association website.

The next Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 14 at 9:00am in the Beach Club Lounge.  All homeowners are invited to attend. 

August Hours and Schedule
Golf Shop
The first tee time every day in June, July and August will be 7:00am on Nicklaus and 7:05am on Palmer. The Golf Shop opens at 6:30am.  One course will be open to Members Only until 11:00am each day.  Of course, your accompanied guests are welcome to join you on the Member course.  For more information or to make tee time reservations, please call the Golf Shop at 331-8620 or Book Online.
View the 2017 Tournament Schedule here.
Beach Club
The Fitness Club, Member Lounge and pools will be open during the summer months from 6:30am to 8:00pm Monday through Friday and from 7:00am until 8:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Coach House Tavern
The Tavern serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner every day during the summer season.  Brunch is served on Sundays.  Surf & Turf specials are offered on Fridays and Saturdays along with fresh seafood and rotating specials. Italian Night continues on Monday evenings. Please phone the Tavern at 331-8630 to place carryout orders or to make a dinner reservation.
August Tavern Hours
Monday 6:30am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 8:00pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 8:00pm
Thursday 6:30am - 8:00pm
Friday 6:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday 6:30am - 9:00pm
Sunday 6:30am - 8:00pm

55 Nicklaus Design courses rank among Best Courses in Every State in latest Golf Digest List
It’s been 40 years since Golf Digest first started ranking the best courses in each state—11 years after the debut of their national list.  Last month, they honored the top courses in all 50 states—including 55 Nicklaus Design courses in 31 of the 39 states where the world’s leading golf course design firm has a presence. Nicklaus Design layouts took the No. 1 spot in six states: Alabama (Shoal Creek); Colorado (Castle Pines Golf Club); Kentucky (Valhalla); Louisiana (The Country Club of Louisiana); Ohio (Muirfield Village Golf Club); and Texas (Whispering Pines Golf Club). And of course, our Nicklaus Course at Bay Creek is again ranked one of the best in Virginia.

The Par 3 6th hole on the Nicklaus Course at Bay Creek

Bay Creek Phone Directory

Golf Shop 331-8620 or 331-8623
Coach House Tavern 331-8630
Beach Club 331-8730
Bay Creek Rentals 331-8750
Bay Creek Real Estate 331-8742
Joe Burbee, PGA 331-8624
Zach Pfingst, PGA 331-8625
Tom Stevenson, PGA, TPI 331-8633
Kathy Parks 331-8635
Christine LeVick 331-8704
Julie Pruitt 331-8738
Susan Linfert 331-8626

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