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STEELWOOD TIMES MAY/JUNE 2013
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Will Newberry
President
Terry Chapman
Vice President
Tim Todd
Treasurer/Secretary
Bob Donnell
Don Kirby
Spence Monroe
Tommy Davies
31925 Steelwood Ridge Road
Loxley, AL 36551
Pro Shop
251.964.7165
Clubhouse Reservations
251.753.8994
Business Office
251.964.7157
www.steelwoodcc.com
Find us on Facebook.
The second annual Steelwood Golf Invitational was a huge success. We had
a full field of 120 players that comprised 60 teams. The golf course was in
excellent condition and the food and festivities were equally exceptional. I
would like to thank Matt Russell and his golf staff, Chris McElhaney and
Dayna Wandrey and our Clubhouse staff, and Cody Alexander and his
maintenance staff for a job well done.
We have just finished planting our summer garden. We have 400 tomato
plants, squash, cucumbers, and peppers. I would like to thank Wayne
Willard, who is in our housekeeping department, for all of his help and
expertise with the kitchen garden. Wayne has spent countless hours over the
last several months working and helping with the garden. We should be
harvesting tomatoes by the first week of June.
We have completed construction on the new Fish Camp boat house located
to the right of the Clubhouse. We are in the process of having it painted and
the boat house should be fully operational by the middle of May. As earlier
noted, all club boats are leaving from the Clubhouse side of the lake and the
Fish Camp office and tackle shop are located in the old office space to the
right of the Clubhouse. We have also added 6 to 7 additional parking spaces
that will make access to the club boats much easier. The fishing has been
great—be sure to flip to the back page and look at all the fish caught on the
lake in the past couple of months.
A NOTE FROM SCOTT SMITH, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
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Welcome New Members!
Paul and Carol Bell
Robert and Maryann Bruno
Mark and Tiffany Chapman
Stephen and Susan Chiepalich
Thomas and Beverly Dean
Anthony and Michele Hadley
Great wines! Great food!
What else could you ask for when enjoying an evening watching the sun set at the Clubhouse?
Live a little and try something outside your comfort zone. Try a new wine like our El Felino Malbec. If you like
cabernets or just a nice bodied wine that is nicely balanced and has a little earthy tone, you’ll find yourself enjoying
this bottle.
Appellation: Mendoza, Argentina
Varietal: 100% malbec
Color: The core is black, the rim is saturated with a magenta hue. It has nice legs that hold over time.
On the nose: Aromas of crushed blackberries, plum skin and black currant enveloped in cedar.
The palate: Suggests boysenberries, cola, plum, and notes of smoky oolong tea, which supports earthy herbs.
The complex, persistent finish brings mocha and black cherry.
This is a fantastic wine to be paired with our wonderful pork chop as well as lamb or game birds. This wine also pairs
nicely with a cigar on the patio after dinner.
THE WINE CLOSET, A NOTE FROM DAYNA WANDREY
Upcoming Clubhouse Events:
May 12: Mother’s Day Lunch
May 19: Chip and Sip—a chipping lesson complete with wine and cheese on #18
May 23: Open for Dinner
May 25: Closed for Dinner
May 26: Memorial Day Sunday Supper
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CHEF’S CORNER WITH CHRIS MCELHANEY
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Melt two tablespoons butter in medium skillet or sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add squash and onions and
cook until tender.
3. To a large bowl, add eggs and lightly whisk. Add cheese and milk and whisk into egg until well-combined. Add
cooked squash and onions to egg mixture and stir well until combined. Melt remaining two tablespoons of butter
in skillet used to cook squash and onions. Add to squash casserole mixture. Add cayenne pepper, if using, along
with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray and pour squash casserole mixture into the baking dish. Top
evenly with crushed Ritz crackers. Place in preheated oven and bake 45 minutes, or until top has lightly browned
and casserole does not “jiggle” when the dish is moved.
5. Allow to sit for about 3 minutes before serving.
Squash Casserole
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups sliced yellow squash
1 medium onion, chopped
2 eggs
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 sleeve Ritz crackers
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It seems to have been a cooler spring this year than last which has slowed the spring
green up a little but the course is still playing in fantastic condition. We just completed
our first aerification of the year on April 22nd and the greens received it very well.
Within a couple of weeks with warmer weather, the aerification should be just a
memory. Our next aerification is once again scheduled for the week following the AJGA
tournament on June 10-12. Please keep that in mind when planning your summer and
also know that there will be another aerification in the beginning of August.
In the coming months we will begin to redefine some of the greens. Over the past few years, some of you may
have noticed that the greens have shrunken in size. On many greens this has actually limited our pin locations.
We will be finding the original edge of select greens and stripping the current sod from the area to replace it
with sod from our nursery green. Please be patient with this process as it is the most important part of the golf
course and will take some time to do it right.
It has been a long winter project season, or so it seems, but the maintenance staff is excited for the summer
and we look forward to seeing you out there.
A NOTE FROM CODY ALEXANDER, GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
The Chapel at Steelwood was established to allow persons to gather to worship and
offer prayers and thanksgiving to God. Through the generosity of families and
individuals, a parcel of land was set aside and a building was constructed. The first
worship service in the Chapel was held on Easter Sunday, 2000.
Every Sunday, with rare exceptions, a worship service is held for all who wish to
attend. In addition to Sundays, proper liturgies are offered for special days
(Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Thanksgiving, etc.) Upon request, weddings, baptisms,
and other family celebrations are held in the Chapel. The regular maintenance of the building and property
is made possible through donations from families and friends.
There are individuals and charitable organizations in our area who need financial aid; thankfully the
Chapel is able to respond with regularity to those needs. For instance, the Chapel recently assisted the
Child Advocacy Center, Wilmer Hall, Salvation Army, Family Medical Center, and Impact 100 as well as
individuals.
A FEW WORDS FROM THE CHAPEL AT STEELWOOD
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There are essentially 3 ways to flight your wedges. You have your normal distance you
stand from the ball which will produce, let’s say, a medium height shot. To hit the ball
lower, you will move closer to the ball and maybe put the ball one ball further back in
your stance. To flight it higher, you would simply move a little further back from the
ball. These are 3 simple and helpful tips that will help you control the flight of the golf
ball. Controlling the spin is just as important, however. The lower you flight your
wedges, the more control you receive over spin and distance.
Arguably one of the best wedge players on the tour is Steve Stricker. If you watch Stricker hit his wedges,
you’ll notice he uses very little wrist cock in his back swing. The other thing he does extremely well is
making sure his hands move through the shot with the buttons (or center of rotation) on his shirt. Whether it
is a half, three-quarter, or almost a full shot, you will see him maintain these principles.
You will often never find great wedge players hitting full and powerful wedge shots. The more wrist cock
and club head speed you generate with your wedges, the more spin you create on the ball. This makes it
more difficult to control. The more you practice this, the more comfortable you will get. The more control
you get over your wedges, the closer you can start hitting it to the hole.
A GOLF TIP FROM MATT RUSSELL, HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Congratulations!
Jud Menefee made a hole in one on #12 on February 27.
(Pictured Left)
Chuck Smith shot a hole in one on #17 on March 13.
Upcoming Golf Events:
May 19: Chip and Sip—a chipping lesson complete with wine and cheese on #18
June 1-2: Club Championship
June 3-6: AJGA Tournament
June 10-12: 2nd Greens Aerification
June 30: Nine & Dine
October 11-13: Member Guest Tournament
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The Stewart Lodges at Steelwood have captured nature’s charm and are an ideal location for
exclusive corporate retreats, strategic planning meetings and get-togethers. They are a
destination to experience an evening at the fire pit after a day of
meetings, a day out on the golf course or just an afternoon sitting
on the porch.
Please give us a call to set up a time for you to come see for
yourself why our clients find that the slower pace and serenity of
The Stewart Lodges stimulates simple and meaningful pleasures.
Give us a call at (251) 602-1300.
With spring in the air, it is time to start (if you haven’t already) sprucing up your landscapes.
Your first fertilizer applications for turf and shrubs should have already been made and your
landscapes should be close to being in full swing. Picking the right fertilizers and herbicides
can be tricky. Certain chemicals can not be used on certain types of grass and certain types of
grass require different managements of fertility. If you would like any help with fertilizers,
herbicides, plantings of flowers or trees, sod work, pine straw, mulch, lot clearing, or any other
projects you may have, Dogwood will be happy to assist you with them. Please give us a call.
Water Management Tip
Water management is a crucial part of your landscaping needs. It can either be largely beneficial or the worst
nightmare for your turf, plants, etc. Most issues commonly seen with lawns can be traced back to your water
management. The ideal watering schedule for this time of year (without rain) would be one or two times a week
with longer run times. If you are watering everyday with short run times, you are creating the best possible recipe
for developing disease in your landscapes. The top layer of your profile consistently stays wet, therefore giving
fungi a perfect place to call home. By watering less often with longer run times, you allow the volume of water to
penetrate through the top layer of the profile into the root zone which is exactly what happens when it rains. This
is a much more efficient way of watering and your landscapes will thank you.
A NOTE FROM ADAM BARKER, DOGWOOD SERVICES SUPERINTENDENT
The Kitchen Garden is in full swing!
We’re growing tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and
peppers. Be sure to try the Clubhouse dishes that
feature our fresh Steelwood-grown vegetables.
Tomatoes should be harvested in early June.
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M a y 2 0 1 3
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
9 am Ladies
Game
Noon Member
Game
4
Noon Member
Game
5
Cinco de
Mayo Sunday
Supper
6 7
CLOSED
8
Noon Member
Game
9 10
9 am Ladies
Game
Noon Member
Game
11
Noon Member
Game
12
Mother’s Day
Lunch
11:00 and 1:00
13 14
CLOSED
15
Noon Member
Game
16
17
9 am Ladies
Game
Noon Member
Game
18
Noon Member
Game
19
Chip and
Sip on #18
Wine, cheese,
and a
chipping
lesson
20 21
CLOSED
22
Noon Member
Game
23
Clubhouse
Open for
Dinner
24
9 am Ladies
Game
Noon Member
Game
25
Noon Member
Game
Clubhouse
Closed for
Dinner
26
27 28
CLOSED
29
Noon Member
Game
30 31
9 am Ladies
Game
Noon Member
Game
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J u n e 2 0 1 3
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Noon Member
Game
CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP
2
CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP
3 4
CLOSED
5
Noon Member
Game
6
Clubhouse
OPEN for
Dinner
7
9 am Ladies
Game
Noon Member
Game
8
Noon Member
Game
Clubhouse
CLOSED for
Dinner
9 10 11
CLOSED
12
Noon Member
Game
13 14
9 am Ladies
Game
Noon Member
Game
15
Noon Member
Game
16
Father’s Day
Cookout at the
Pro Shop Pool
17 18
CLOSED
19
Noon Member
Game
20 21
9 am Ladies
Game
Noon Member
Game
22
Noon Member
Game
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
4th of July
Sunday
Supper
Greens Aerification
AJGA Tournament
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DIRECTORY
Clubhouse Reservations: 251-753-8994
Recreational Reservations: 251-964-7165
Chris McElhaney
Chef
251-964-2026
Matt Russell
Head Golf Professional
251-232-1819
Chris Potter
Fish Camp Manager
251-964-7165
Cody Alexander
Golf Course Superintendent
251-421-8175
Scott Smith
Director of Operations
251-422-5813
Gail Watson
Finance Administrator
251-964-7157
Alex Calametti
Marketing Director
251-401-1351
Dayna Wandrey
Clubhouse Staff Manager
251-753-8994
Adam Barker
Dogwood Services
Superintendent
251-747-1552
Steelwood Lake
Bragging Board
Bob Donnell’s son-
in-law shows off his
catch from an outing
in April.
Bob Donnell caught
this fish on an outing
with his son-in-law in
April.
Howard Johnson
reeled in this 9.3lb
bass in March.
Jeff Cochran’s dad
holds up a 9 pounder
he caught in March.
Mike Thompson
brought in this 10lb
fish in late April.
Terry Chapman’s
son, Richard shows
off his 10.5lb fish
from early March.
