Sunday Couples Golf Scramble
Every Sunday at 4:00pm
Join the Fun! Open to all Members and their Guests, we play nine holes and many stay to eat dinner together afterward in the Tavern. Golfers of all skill levels are welcome including beginners! The Golf Shop makes the pairings to equalize the teams as much as possible. This is a great way to meet other members and just have fun! If only one person in your family plays golf, the others can join for dinner. Please stop by or call the Golf Shop at 757-331-8620 to sign up.  The DEADLINE to register is Saturday evening. Groups will be put together by Golf Shop staff on Sunday. Late additions cannot be accommodated.  Dinner orders will be placed in The Tavern before play, so the food is ready when golf is complete.

Wellness Weekend and Tennis Clinics
Friday-Sunday May 10-12
Join us for a Mother's Day Wellness Weekend!  Polish your tennis skills as we learn from Scott Steinoour, Director of Tennis at Salisbury Country Club.  Enjoy morning clinics and expert instruction from 9:00 - 10:30am.  Special Bonus:  We'll have refreshments and a Mother's Day Toast after Sunday morning's clinic.  Players of all skill levels are welcome to participate in the tennis clinics.  On Saturday morning, join us at the beach in Bayside Village for yoga at 7:00am.  Again, all skill levels are welcome! 

Bay Creek Ladies League
The Ladies League kicked off the 2019 season on April 27 with a breakfast in the Coach House Tavern. Bay Creek Ladies - it's not too late to join the fun! The Ladies League is casual golf for all skill levels – we play every Thursday morning at 9:00am.  Please stop by the Golf Shop for more information. 
Spring Member-Member
Saturday, May 18 - 9:00am Shotgun Start followed by lunch in Tavern
We invite all our Members to participate in this year’s Spring Member – Member tournament on the Nicklaus Course! This is a mixed event, and with a modified Shotgun start, participants will be able to celebrate together during lunch following the tournament. 
Chapman Format. Two-person teams. Partners switch balls after hitting tee shots, select the best ball after their second shots and then play alternate shot until the ball is holed. $110.00 per Team or $55 per Player (Includes golf, cart, lunch and prizes). Please register by Thursday, May 16 by calling the Golf Shop at 757.331.8620.  View the complete Tournament Schedule here.

Treat your Guests to a Bay Creek Golf Outing
Bay Creek will be delighted to work with you to make your group outing or charity tournament a unique and special event. Outing rates start as low as $50 per player, depending on the season, and include golf on either (or both) of our meticulously maintained championship courses, carts with GPS, professional services, scorekeeping and unmatched scenery. Contact Joe Burbee at 757-331-8620 and let us help create the right package at the right price for your group of 16 or more players.

Nicklaus Cup Match Play
The 2019 Nicklaus Cup brackets are set!  Matches may be played on either the Palmer or Nicklaus course.  This year's Champion will receive the traditional shadowbox and personal parking space, with gift cards paid out to those reaching the quarterfinals or higher.

Par 3 Tournament
Joe Restein shot a three under par 51 to win the 10th Annual Spring Par 3 Tournament on the Nicklaus Course on April 27.  Inspired by the Par 3 Championship at the Masters, every hole was played at 125 yards or less.  Rob Nicoll finished four shots back in second place and Bob Kraly and Ernest Gates tied for third.  In the Ladies division, Evie Odom edged Sherry Wrucke by two shots.  View the complete results here.

Gliedman Makes an Ace!
Rich Gliedman aced the Par 3 15th Hole on the Palmer Course on April 2.  He hit 8 iron from 132 yards.  Congratulations, Rich!

The Wisdom of Jack Nicklaus
With eighteen professional major championships, two U.S. Amateurs and eight senior majors, Mr. Nicklaus is the all-time greatest champion in golf.  This month, we wrap up our series on some of his most enduring words and tips that may help your game. 
I visualize the putter shaft as being extremely limber, almost as flexible as a length of rope, which means the only way I can get the clubhead to swing truly is to stroke putts very softly.
Inever hit a shot, even in practice, without having a very sharp, in-focus picture of it in my head.  It's like a color movie.
On a second-shot course, you use the tee shot to truly create your second.  This type of design happens to be my favorite.
The key to playing well is to first understand who you are as a person, and then manage that.
I'm finding now, more than ever, that the game of a lifetime can give you the time of your life without every striking a shot.

BodyStretch Class
Please join us for BodyStretch Class on Tuesday mornings in May 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 Institute for a FUN and effective workout 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.  Stretch your way to fitness and better golf!

May Hours and Schedule
Golf Shop
The first tee time every day in May will be 7:00am on Nicklaus and 7:05am on Palmer. The Golf Shop opens at 6:30am.  One course each day will be designated 'Members Only' until noon.  Of course, your guests may 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.
Beach Club
The Fitness Club and Lounge will be open from 7:00am until 7:00pm through May 17. The pools open for the season on May 18 and the Beach Club hours switch to 6:30am until 8:00pm Monday through Friday and 7:00am until 8:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Coach House Tavern
The Tavern serves Breakfast and Lunch every day in May along with Brunch on Sunday.   Beginning May 3, Dinner will also be served seven days per week.  Please phone the Tavern at 331-8630 to place carryout orders or to make a dinner reservation.
Tavern Hours (Starting May 3)
Monday 7:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 7:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday 7:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday 7:00am - 8:00pm
Friday 7:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 7:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 7:00am - 8:00pm

The Only Wager Jack Nicklaus Ever Placed on Golf
By Doug Ferguson
Jack Nicklaus had small wagers in practice rounds during his time on the PGA Tour, just like everyone else. Some players before his time made more money in practice round bets than at the tournament when the prize money was small.   But he says he never had a wager with another player during a tournament. He recalled only one time when he had money riding on the outcome, and he was still an amateur.

"The only wager I ever had was the 1960 U.S. Open," Nicklaus said. "It was a month before I was getting married. I was the U.S. Amateur champion and my dad said, 'Hey, they got you at 35-1. You want some of that?' I said, 'I'll have $20.' He said, 'You want place and show?' I said, 'I'm not here to place and show.'"

Nicklaus had a chance to win until missing short putts down the stretch. He was paired the final round with Ben Hogan, who also had a chance to win until he hit into the water on the 17th hole. Arnold Palmer charged from seven shots behind that day by driving the first green and closing with a 65 for his only U.S. Open title.

Nicklaus chuckled at the memory.  "I was more worried about winning $700 and getting married a month later as much as I was worried about winning the U.S. Open," he said with a laugh. "That's the only wager I've ever had on golf."

Arnold Palmer tosses his visor after winning the U.S. Open in 1960

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
Kristin Aigner 331-8635
Christine LeVick 331-8704
Julie Pruitt 331-8738
Susan Linfert 331-8626
Sally Stamper, PMA 646-6247 ext 117

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