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DECEMBER 2012
w w w. b l a c k d i a m o n d r a n c h . c o m
Happy Holidays
Club StaffDoug EglyGeneral Manager
Matt DiMasEDirector of Golf Course Maintenance
PEggy glEasonAccounting
Zach KlEMMExecutive Chef
Mary naPolitanoFitness Center
BraD t. rEiDClub Manager
Bryan richarDDirector of Golf
KErry rossElEtMembership Director
MEriDEth rossEttiSpecial Events Manager
JEnniFEr stauFFPOA Manager
PatricK lEahyJohn Jacobs Golf School
Director of [email protected]
352.233.9199
HappeningsA Message from
Doug Egly, General Manager
Dear Black Diamond Members: Happy Holiday’s to everyone! It is the time of year that we start seeing more and more people arrive at Black Diamond. This year, it is particularly exciting as we have many projects underway. The bunker project for the Highlands Course will be completed in December. It is an interesting process that I invite you to go out and see so that you have a better understanding of what is involved. Until the project is completed, please stay at least 10 feet from the edges. For those members who are not yet here, please see the pictures of the work in progress. We are using bright white sand that will not only visually compliment the course, but is very playable as well. We are also near the completion of our first model home located at 3103 W. Shadow Creek Loop. It is the first new home built in Black Diamond by the developer in many years and is receiving quite a bit of interest. We will also soon begin construction on another home to kick start the real estate within the gates. Speaking of construction, the clubhouse looks stunning. We recently resumed dining service in the main dining room. Member comments have been extremely positive and we are eager to show it off to you. The inside dining is much quieter and features all new décor and furnishings. The outside patio was also completely redone and is much more inviting with comfortable seating and terrific views of the course. Now that we have all new dining facilities we have retained Brad T. Reid as our new Club Manager to oversee all dining operations. Brad will focus on training to ensure your experience is commensurate with the new facilities. Merideth will work closely with Brad and continue with banquet events and special member events. Lastly, we continue to add new members to the club, so please welcome the new faces to Black Diamond when you see them. We are very excited about the future of Black Diamond and our new facilities.
Thank you so much for your patronage and commitment to Black Diamond.
Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season.
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Attention Members: As we move forward into the winter months I want to say it has been a pleasure meeting everyone and welcome back. WedidencounterourfirstfrostdelayoftheseasononNov9th.Ourlowtemperature that night was 27 degrees. Hopefully this is not a sign of how cold this winter could to be! Wecontinuetobeextremelybusyonthegolfcoursesandbelowyouwillfindseveralitemsweareaddressing:
Bunker Renovation is underway on the Highlands Course and we are very excited about the progress we have seen thus far. All bunkers will be getting new drainage, new sand called “G-Angle,” as well as a new “liner” called the Better Billy Bunker. We started on Highlands #3 and will work backwards. While MacCurrach Golf is working on the bunkers, we will be working on the DRA’s. OurplansfortheDRA’sincludere-edging,vegetationremovaland/oradditionand erosion repair. We also plan on repairing #17 Quarry Bowls in the next several weeks. Many of you have commented on the tree trimming and removal process. In a nutshell, we are trimming palmettos because they are a protected species governed by the State of Florida and we cannot excavate them or remove them. First step is to trim the palmettos, and then if they do not live, we have a few morestepstotakebeforewecanmechanicallyexcavatethem.Othertreesthatare being removed are trees that have a negative impact or are trees that are in a health of decline and need to be removed for safety reasons. OverseedUpdate:Wehaveaddedadditionalseedtoselectareasofthecourses. All areas have been addressed and we will be running isolated irrigation cycles throughout the day to get that seed established. Aspecialnote:Wewillbere-introducingtheBlackTrafficStakesaswell
asthe150markers.Werefinishedandstainedallthe150markersandtheywillbebackonthecourserightafterthenextcoat.Wewillalsobeusingropesandstakesthroughoutsomeofthegolfholestodirectcarttrafficandminimize damage to the turf. We appreciate everyone’s understanding. Onelastnote,pleaseremembertofilldivotsandrepairballmarks.Thankyou!!
Message from Matt DiMase - Director of Golf Course Maintenance
The Thirteenth Annual Baltusrol Golf and Dinner event was a great success. The Village competed in a mixed scramble and the results are as follows:
FIRST PLACE: Mat Gauthier, George Buck, Charlie Rodes & Pam Kelly
SECOND PLACE TIE: Les Bell, Dianne Buck, Tyler Wilson & Sandy Rempfer
SECOND PLACE TIE: Jean-Guy Gauthier, Donna Cummings,
Nancy Manafort & Dick Goss
At the Awards Banquet hosted by Dave and Nicole Ragaini, a fun quiz was conducted. The team of Jan Conway, Dianne Buck, Les Bell and Sandy Rempfer won first place. The first place winner’s names have been engraved on the special Baltusrol Village Championship plaque alongside the previous year’s winner’s names. The Champions share possession of the plaque throughout the year. A good time was had by all.
BALTUSROL VILLAGE GOLF OUTING A SUCCESS
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Season has definitely come upon us and it is hard to believe that we have already experienced our first frost delay. We conclude the 2012 Golf Tournament Season with our Couples’ Club Championship which is scheduled for December 1st and 2nd.
Message from the Director of Golf - Bryan RichardHappenings
swaTCaCongratulations Team Florida and their
Captain, Black Diamond Member Debbie Mook Sang on their victory in the 20th
Annual Southeastern Women’s Amateur Championship. They outlasted the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
and Virginia for the huge victory.
Congratulations goes out to our Ladies’ Member- Member Champions of Laura Monea and Val Briley to take the Low Gross honors of this years tournament with a 36-hole tournament total of 151 besting the field of 66 players in the tournament. Low net this year once again went to the team of Ellen Hinsenkamp and Ellie Mullenix with a fantastic total of 125. Thanks to all of the ladies that played in a great tournament.
Our senior super senior Tournanent concluded on Wednesday November 14th with the crowning of both past Champions as well as newly crowned Champions within both of our divisions. Congratulations go out to Carl Nanni on winning this years Men’s Senior Championship with rounds of 67-72 to make him a 3-time winner of this event. The Super Senior Champion winner with rounds of 74-74 for a one stroke victory goes out to Pat Colletti. For the ladies we had Laura Monea becoming a 4-time winner of this event with rounds of 82-83 to take the Women’s Senior Championship. For the Super Senior division, a two hole playoff was needed to crown Barbara Flam as the winner with rounds of 90-86. This year we introduced a new Super-Super Senior division for the ladies and crowned Lynne Holt as the winner with rounds of 100-105. Thanks for all players that participated in another wonderful event.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Black Diamond Members.
RAIN DATE: Event will be re-scheduled in the event
of inclement weather.—18 Holes Denote A Tournament
TEES: Men play Green – Women play Silver
FLIGHTS: Combined handicap index will
determine flights.
AWARDS: Both Gross and Net prizes
will be awarded
ENTRY FEE: $75.00 plus tax Per Team. Includes
Golf Shop credit for winners, awards, luncheon on Saturday & Sunday
COuPLES’ CLuB CHAmPIONSHIP Sat. Dec. 1st and Sun. Dec. 2nd
Round 1 – mODIFIED ALTERNATE SHOT (CHAPmAN)Quarry Course—8:30 Starting Times
Both partners hit a tee shot on each hole. The second shot is played by switching balls and hitting each other’s tee shot. After the second
shots, a choice is made selecting one ball.THIS BALL is then ALTERNATELY played until holed out.
Follow this procedure on ALL HOLES.Chapman handicaps will be determined by using the following
formula: 60% of player A’s handicap - 40% of player B’s handicap
Round 2 – ALTERNATE SHOTRanch Course—8:30 Starting Times
Before players begin their round they must decide which player will tee off on odd and even holes and will play an alternate shot until the
ball is holed. No player will hit consecutive shots on any given hole.Follow this procedure on ALL HOLES.
Alternate Shot handicaps will be determined by using the following formula: 60% of player A’s handicap - 40% of player B’s handicap
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Ready, Aim, SwingBy Patrick Leahy, PGA Director of Instruction
Happenings
If you’ve been watching golf on television you’re seeing some of the best players in the world make the game of golf look relatively easy. They appear to be calm, in control and very systematic with their approach to each shot. Well I can tell you from experience thatisdefinitelyalearnedtrait!For most of these players it is not about their swing mechanics but rather controlling their nerves and emotions as they go through their round. How can they be so calm? Perhaps their success lies within the routine they go through before each shot. Do you notice how they handle some of the distractions from the gallery of spectators? Even though some of these distractions came right before they were to swing the club, they simply stepped back, gathered themselves and refocused their thoughts to attempt the shot again. Even when good players are uncomfortable about a critical putt they step away and take the necessary time to become convinced and committed to what is about to happen. You see the preshot routine of a good player is a critical part of their success. It is the time and place where they organize their thoughts prior to executing the shot itself. Simply stated it is the process that a player goes through prior to each shot that gets them physically ready and mentally focused to play their next shot. Almost to a fault, every successful player uses a consistent preshot routine and if you pay attention to their routine you will see that it consists of three parts: a ready stage, an aiming stage and an actual swinging stage.
During the ready stage, your purpose is to become physically and mentally prepared to play your next shot. While getting ready, you should be considering the outside factors that could affect your upcoming shot such as the wind direction, lie of the ball, club selection and the type of shot you want to play. You should also be considering the internal factors such as your level of anxiety or confidence.Thiscouldbeaperfecttime to take a couple of extra practice swings, joke with your playing partner or simply stretch a bit. This time will be well spent since you shouldn’t move onto the actual aiming stage until you are relaxed and committed to the shot at hand. The aiming stage of your pre-shot routine consists of aligning your clubhead, feet, and body to the target, as well, as establishing a sense of balance and readiness relative to the target. After you are set up, you should shift all your attention away from your body and strive to mentally attach to your target and, as the late great teacher Harvey Penick said, take dead aim! During this brief time before you swing you should rehearse and visualize the shot you want to play. As you do so, your mind will begin to stimulate the muscles that will be used to hit the intended shot. As for the swing stage of your preshot routine, it can be simply stated as a natural, uncluttered and reactive motion to your intended target. While you are on the course your swing should not be governed by a myriad of swing thoughts but instead reactive to a target
andapredeterminedballflight. You have to play with the swing and game you brought to the course on the given day. If your ball has a slight fade or draw when itisinflightthenyoushouldadjustyour aim to accommodate for that day’s tendencies. The “Ready – Aim – Swing” pre-shot routine is designed to give you the best possible chance to execute your most repeatable swing on each and every shot. By getting comfortable and committed over every shot, focusing your attention on your intended target, and simply swinging the club free of mechanical swing thoughts, youcanenjoythebenefitsofaconsistent pre-shot routine just like the pros. Think of ready, aim, swing the next time you play and you might be surprised how a simple thing such as a preshot routine will help you play better! Ihopeyoufindthisinformationhelpful and if you need additional help with your golf game give me a call.
Until then, great golfing everyone!
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MaRK YOuR CalENDaRS!
BDLGA OCTOBER LADIES’ DAY GAMES
2012(Some games may be switched
to different days because of course selection)
DECEMBER 4, 2012Highlands-Ranch Front
Team Game: Cha-Cha-Cha (1-2-1-2-3).
Net Only
DECEMBER 11, 2012Full Ranch
9 Holers Invitational. 1 BB Net on front, scramble on back.
DECEMBER 18, 2012Full Quarry
Team Game: Team Point Quota
DECEMBER 18, 2012General BDLGA Meeting
after Golf
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Happenings
Golf outside the Gatescheck bulletin board or BDLGA section of website for details
holiday invitationalthursday, december 6, 2012
Glen lakes Golf and Country Club
ho ho ho Christmas
thursday, december 6, 2012 rio Pinar Country Club
all aboard the Grasslands exPress!
thursday, January 24, 2013
the traditionJanuary 28th & 29th, 2013
mardi Gras invitational 2013february 25, 2013
high Point ladies’ Golf
Welcome ladies, to our 2012-2013 BDLGA season. This year will be highlighted by great golf and camaraderie. We have a terrific Executive Committee and Board in place. This past summer, they worked long and hard on plans for this year. As the year gets underway, Committee Chairpersons are putting goals in place for their committee. Along with their goals, each Chairperson is developing Action Statements that detail how they are going to accomplish their goals. As President, I have also developed goals, action statements and a set of belief statements that will help me to better lead our organization. I am honored to be your President and look forward to working with you. I hope you will feel free to contact members of the Executive Committee or Board with your questions or concerns about BDLGA. My phone number is 746-6133 and my email (for this year) is [email protected].
NEW BDLGA OFFICERS2012-2013
President: Jane SmartVice President: Nancy CareySecretary: Lauren Sutherland
Treasurer: Diane CollickCo-Tournament Chairpersons:
Margo Grodsky & Charlotte McKim
BOARD MEMBERSHistorical: Clare Rodes,
LuAnne Demetrick & Linda Williams Hospitality: Arlene Arndt,
Pam Kelly & Connie HammontreeInter Club: Cathy CipollaMembership: Faeth HoulePublicity: Vicky Marinelli
Rules: Joan Beasley
We are having a Food Drive for Daystar
throughout the month of December
A Note from.... Jane Smart, President
Black Diamond Foundation Awards Millionth Dollar Grant
When we were kids growing up or even after we started our working careers, most of us had a dream of earning a million dollars, having a million dollars or even someday being worth a million dollars. At that point in our lives it was the magic number that signified success. About the time you are reading this issue of the Happenings, your Black Diamond Foundation Board will be awarding its millionth dollar in grants to the least fortunate of Citrus County. It has been just under 10 years since some members of this club had the foresight and wisdom to start this organization to show the residents of Citrus County that Black Diamond cares. To celebrate this momentous accomplishment, we are starting to plan an event for all Black Diamond members and residents.
Circle the Date!!
Friday, February 8th, will be the night to share in our community’s success.
The date for one of our main fundraisers, the Black Diamond Pro Am is rapidly approaching. The 10th Annual Pro Am will be held on Wednesday, January 23rd.
The brochures are out so get your team together and get signed up. It sold out again last year and only the first 32 paid teams will get in.
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Thanks again to our members and the residents of Black Diamond for helping make your foundation a success.
Chorale ConcertSun., Dec. 2ndWed., Dec. 5th
7:00 pm
Happy New Year
2013Reservations Required
New Years Eve Dinner & Dance
with AfterWhile Band
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2 Breakfast8:30-11:00am
Breakfast8:30-11:00am
Breakfast8:30-11:00am
Breakfast8:30-11:00am
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5 pm - 7 pm
5 pm - 7 pm
5 pm - 7 pm
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No Dinner Service
No Dinner Service
No Dinner Service
No Dinner Service
5:30-7:00 pmGame Starts
6:30 pm
TriviaBuffet
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Ladies’ Day
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Ladies’ Day
Ladies’ Day
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A la Carte5:30 – 7:30 pm
Reservations Required
A la Carte5:30 – 7:30 pm
Reservations Required
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A la Carte5:30 – 7:30 pm
Reservations Required
Lunch Schedule Daily
11 am - 4 pm
BD Investment Club to meet the 3rd Wed of every month at
4:30 pm in the Board Room
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Reading & Discussion
Group-4:00 pm
— MeMbers —Please help us to ensure that your dining experience
is satisfactory by making reservations in advance for all evening dinner service. Our staffing is
based on your reservations. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
No Dinner Service
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Happy New Year to all!
Bible Study 9:30 am
Mahjong 12:00 pm
Club Closed
Bible Study 9:30 am
Mahjong 12:00 pm
poa meeting 3:30 pmClub Closed
Bible Study 9:30 am
Mahjong 12:00 pm
Club Closed
Bible Study 9:30 am
Mahjong 12:00 pm
Club Closed
No Dinner Service
A la Carte5:30 – 7:30 pm
Reservations Required
No Dinner ServiceDupliCate BriDGe - 6:30
sliDe BOttOM GiN - 6:30
DupliCate BriDGe - 6:30
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Breakfast with Santa8:30 - noon
Lunch noon - 4pm
New Years Eve Dinner & Dance
with AfterWhile BandReservations Req’d.
Couples’ ClubChampionship
Couples’ ClubChampionship
Club Closed
Golf Cart Parade 5:30pm
Wine Tasting and Golf Open House
6 – 8:30 pm
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No Dinner Service
No Dinner Service
No Dinner Service
No Dinner Service
Chorale Concert7:00 pm
Chorale Concert7:00 pm
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Turkey Buffet
5:30-7:00pmReservations Required
MerryChristmas
Candlelight Dining
Reading & Discussion
GroupThe book club will be meeting on Thursday,
December 20th at 4:00 pm.
They will be discussing Miss Dreamsville and the Collier County Women’s
Literary Society by amy Hill Hearth.
HappeningsHours of Operation
Driving RangeMonday – Saturday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pmSunday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Golf ShopMonday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pmForeTees Internet: 24-Hour Access
Tennis CourtsMonday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
PoolMonday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pmPool temperature maintained at 84°
Fitness CenterOpen 24/7 with use of Access Code
HorizonsBreakfast: Sunday: 8:30 am – 11:00 amLunch:Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pmDinner: See Calendar Take-Out Window:Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Men’s LoungeTuesday – Friday:12:00 noon – closeSaturday: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
Wine TaSTinG and Golf open HouSe
Black DiamonD HoliDay cart ParaDetuesday, December 4thBenefiting Toys for Tots
cart StagingWade Hampton neighborhood at 4:30 pm
Parade starts at 5:30 pmDinner at the club afterwards
Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit
Thursday Dec. 13th6 - 9 pm
