Member Insider
October 2019
“"I've always made a total effort, even when the odds seemed entirely against me.
I never quit trying; I never felt that I didn't have a chance to win."
- Arnold Palmer

16th Annual Legends Member Guest Tournament
Etzkorn and Macner Win!
Jeremy Etzkorn and Tom Macner outlasted 23 other teams to win the 16th Annual Legends Member Guest, our premier Member event of the season. Each two-person team played a Round Robin of five 9-hole matches in four Flights.  Mark Riddle and Peter Hodgson won the Walter Hagen Flight, Jake Savage and Cary Morris took the Jack Nicklaus Flight, Frank Wood and Bill Miller topped the Arnold Palmer Flight and Tom Stauffer and Hyler Stanavage won the Tiger Woods Flight.  Etzkorn and Macner entered the shootout as the Wildcard team. The Flight winners, plus the Wildcard, competed in a final Shootout to determine the overall champion where Etzkorn and Macner prevailed. View the Complete Results.

Tom Macner and Jeremy Etzhorn won the 2019 Member Guest

Ladies League Luncheon
Thursday, October 3 - 11:00am
The Ladies League celebrates the end of the season by coming together at the Coach House Tavern for a luncheon, election of next season’s Officers, and Awards Ceremony. Casual golf on the Palmer course will follow, weather permitting. Pre-registration is required, please sign up by calling the Golf Shop at 331.8620 or email Joe Burbee.

Fall Member-Member Tournament
Saturday, October 19 - 9:00am Shotgun Start on the Nicklaus Course
We cordially invite all of our Members to participate in this year’s Fall Member – Member tournament. This is a mixed event, and with a Modified Shotgun start, participants will be able to celebrate together during lunch following the match. $100 per Team or $50 per Member Includes golf, cart, lunch and prizes. Please register by Thursday, October 17 by calling the Golf Shop at 757.331.8620 or email Joe Burbee. View the current field so far.

Sunday Couples Golf Scramble
Every Sunday at 4:00pm
Join the Fun! Open to all Members and accompanied 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.

Halloween Scramble
Friday, October 25 - 4:00pm Shotgun Start
This fun event is a four person Captain’s Choice with special Halloween Rules! No handicaps, this one is just for FUN! $10 per couple or $5 per individual. Optional Dinner in the Coach House after golf. Please register for golf, dinner or both by calling the Golf Shop at 331.8620.

BodyStretch Class
Tuesdays at 9:00am
Please join us for BodyStretch Class on Tuesday mornings in October 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 all set to music for a fun, safe and effective workout for Members of all ages and fitness levels. You will not be asked to twist your body into a pretzel, you can talk if you want and wear whatever makes you comfortable. Improve your golf game, tennis game or general activities of daily life.  The class is FREE for Members, your guests are welcome to pay a guest fee and join in.

Nicklaus Cup Match Play
In the 2019 Nicklaus Cup, Hu Odom defeated Rich Hahn 7&6 and Bob Kraly beat Mark Riddle 6&4 to reach the finals.  Also in the Elite Eight were Joe Restein, Bob Smith, Rusty Gates and Frank Pegram.  View the updated brackets here.

Golf Bag Storage
Billing for Bag Storage will be on November 1st, the annual rate is $85 per bag.  If you already have storage, you need to do nothing.  Contact Christine LeVick if you want to cancel.  If you do not have storage and would like to store your bag, please contact Joe Burbee.

October Hours and Schedule
Golf Shop
The first tee time every day in October will be 7:30am on Nicklaus and 7:35am on Palmer. The Golf Shop opens at 7:00am. One course will be reserved for Member play until 11:00am each day; your 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.
Beach Club
The Fitness Club and the Member Lounge will be open from 7:00am to 7:00pm every day in the month of October. The pools are now closed for the season and will reopen in May.
Coach House Tavern
The Tavern serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner every day in October along with Brunch on Sunday.  Please phone the Tavern at 331-8630 to place carryout orders or to make a dinner reservation.
Tavern Hours
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

Jack's Last Message to Arnold
Arnold Palmer passed away three years ago on September 26.  He and Jack Nicklaus had been great friends throughout their long careers, and when word came down of Palmer’s passing at the age of 87, Mr. Nicklaus honored the King with a beautiful message on his official Facebook page:

"I just got the news at about 8:45 that Arnold had passed. I was shocked to hear that we lost a great friend—and that golf lost a great friend.

At this point I don’t know what happened, and I suppose it is not important what happened. What is important is that we just lost one of the incredible people in the game of golf and in all of sports. My friend—many people’s friend—just wore out. I know he was in Pittsburgh trying to find out how to make himself better. That’s what Arnold has always tried to do. He has always been a fighter and he never gave up on anything. He didn’t give up even now. Maybe his body did, but I know Arnold’s will and spirit did not.

I wish I had another chance to talk to him, but I am so glad we talked a couple weeks ago on his birthday (September 10), when he sounded great. So Barbara and I are just in shock and incredibly saddened. Our hearts, thoughts, prayers and sympathies go out to Kit, his kids, grand-kids, great grandchildren, and his entire loving family.

He was one of my best friends, closest friends, and he was for a long, long time. I will miss him greatly.

Arnold transcended the game of golf. He was more than a golfer or even great golfer. He was an icon. He was a legend. Arnold was someone who was a pioneer in his sport. He took the game from one level to a higher level, virtually by himself. Along the way, he had millions of adoring fans—Barbara and I among them. We were great competitors, who loved competing against each other, but we were always great friends along the way. Arnold always had my back, and I had his. We were always there for each other. That never changed.

He was the king of our sport and always will be."