St. Petersburg Country Club

NewsletterFebruary 2018

The Clubber

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Welcome New MembersJosh & VaNessa legros

ryaN bodierobert & terri lease

JohN KeNNedysamuel & JeNNa garNatzmarty & elaiNe NormileaNdrew & liNda irViNebryaN & debra gault

Kathi deaNscott macVicarbob schuerholz

robert & cathy sosadaVid & ciNdy rouse

JustiN & eVelyN brettricK & chrystiNa haNsoN

Kyle & JeNNiFer eVaNs GOLFPro Shop: 7:00am - 6:00pm • Tee Times: 7:30am - 6:00pmRange: 7:00am - 6:00pm

TENNISMonday-Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 7:00pmSaturday & Sunday: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Although the Pro Shop will not be open, member play will be permitted on weekdays from 12:00 - 3:00pm and on week-ends after 1:00pm.

DINING & GRILL ROOMSSaturday Breakfast: Served from 7:00 - 11:00amSunday Buffet: Served from 8:00am - 12:00pmLunch: Available Tuesday-Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pmDinner: Wednesday & Friday Evenings: 5:30 - 9:00pm

Grill Room Bar: Monday: 12:00 - 6:00 pmTuesday & Thursday: 11:00am - 7:00pmWednesday & Friday: 11:00am - 9:00pmSaturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 7:00pm

Snack Ten: Located on the 10th Tee, daily 8:30am - 4:00pm

Pool Hours: Monday 6:30am - 6:00pmTuesday & Thursday 6:30am - 7:00 pmWednesday & Friday 6:30am - 9:00 pmSaturday & Sunday 6:30am - 7:00 pm

Tiki Hut Hours:Friday: 3:00 - 9:00pmSaturday & Sunday: 12:00 - 7:00pm**Weather Permitting

Clubhouse Phone: (727) 867-2111Fax: (727) 867-1686

Golf Shop: (727) 864-1595 Tennis Shop: (727) 867-9105

Dining Reservations: (727) 867-2111www.stpetecountryclub.com

Joe Brooks Terry DeckerTom JudsonKristal CohenAshley GrimaldiRobert GruverFront Desk

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club maNagemeNt

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General ManagerGolf ProfessionalTennis Professional Office ManagerMembership DirectorChef

Guest FeesAll Fees Listed Below are Per Guest & Apply to

all non-members visiting the club with a member

Pool: $5 Fitness: $10 Tennis: $10

Cards: $5GOLF

Monday through Thursday: $56Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: $66

Every Day after 1:00 pm: $49

Mike Kiernan—PresidentRichard Hope—Vice-President

Tony Gurley—TreasurerTroy Holland—Secretary

Phil AppleAl Ionson

Mike RobsonRobert Seel

Scott Zaccaria

board oF goVerNors

2 members

Alspach, PhilipAppelt, AndreaBatty, ConstanceBourdais, SebastienBrett, TimothyBronstein, JoelBumbico, CynthiaBusch, ThomasCarella, JosephCarver, M. CoreyDaou, JonathanDejong, EvanDonovan, WilliamEidelman, LeilaFarmer, MimiFeldman, DonnaFrenette, ThomasGault, BryanHaining, PamHardy, CurtisHolland, JudyKeil, CarlKeil, SallyKiernan, MichaelKim, SeongKing, KarisLenox, WalterMann, DavidMellott, Lois

Mitchell, Robert IIMoore, LindaNicklaus, Lori AnnPanzarino, AlycePebler, JohnPowell, MelaniePunzak, DavidSedlar, MiroSmith, MatthewSmith, MelvinSomerville, LindsayStephens, GordonStirling, BernadetteSwarts, RichardSwift, KathyTaylor, DonaldTeese, BobThielen, CatherineThompson, JeffTruhol, RuthUnderberg, Marilyn D.Waechter, PeterWeiss, Dan Yarnell, TimothyZaccaria, PennyZarreke, Diana

Happy BirthdayClub Membership AnniversariesUnderberg, Marilyn D. Whittemore, Kent & Kathy Riggins, Sue Alspach, Philip & Marjorie Frierson, Ernest & Beth Adams, Jeffrey & Angela Ballingrud, David & Marion Hale Boyd, Robert Oakes, Russell & Patricia Kirby, Thomas & Susan Kadrie, Chuck & Gert Petren, Ross & Patricia Stirling, Len & Bernadette Mitchell, Stephen & Stephanie Wintrode, Paul Launchi, Thomas & Rebecca Zaccaria, Scott & Penny Bondar, Ron Penrose, Patrick & Kendrea Meyer Ludes, John & Katherine Walsh, John & Diana Colbert, B. James McCabe, Raymond & Janet Bumbico, Tony & Cynthia Ingraham, Bryce & Mary Ann LeBlanc, Daniel & Lorraine Schiff, Ronald & Peggy Kidwell, Michael & Jolyn Duncan Weinstein, Janet Boozy, Eileen Day, John Alan & Kathy Swift

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Ladies Card Room Activities

LADIES KNITTING GROUPMondays at 9:00 am

MAHJONGGWednesdays – 1:00 pm

DUPLICATE BRIDGEWednesdays at 9:30 am

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Friday, February 9thBraised Lamb Shank● $16

Slow braised domestic lamb in Cabernet mirepoix gravy

Steak Au Poivre ● $18 Pan fired 10oz. Strip Steak topped with a peppercorn

brandy sauce1905 Columbia ● $12

Iceberg lettuce, Swiss & Parmesan cheese, ham, toma-to, onion & olives with oregano vinaigrette

a la carte diNNer specialsOur Full Menu is also available

5:30 to 9:00pm

eVery Friday4:00 to 7:00pmGrill Room &

Tiki Hut

saturdaysEnjoy Breakfast

Specials For Just $4.95!

Friday, February 2nd ● $12.95Your Choice of Entrée:

Fried Chicken ● Beef Stew ● Shepard’s Pie

5:30 to 9:00 PMHome Style Dinner

2 for 1 Drinks(Well Brand, House Wine & Draft Beer

only. Drafts at the Tiki Hut Not Included)

$5 Appetizer Specials(Please note that happy hour specials are

for dine-in only and not take out)

Wednesday, February 21stWild Pacific Salmon ● $24

Pan fired Pacific Salmon topped with crab sherry cream

Fresh Gulf Amberjack ● $16 Straight from the Florida gulf, pan seared and topped

with a lemon butter sauceAlmond Chicken Salad ● $12

Almond crusted chicken, mixed greens, strawberry, mandarin oranges, grapes, water chestnutsFriday, February 16th ● $12.95

Your Choice of Entrée: Fried Chicken ● Beef Stroganoff over Egg

Noodles ● Fish & ChipsALL ENTREES are served with our Deluxe 10-

Item Salad Bar, Rolls, Potatoes & Veggies

suNdays Brunch Style

remember to call For reserVatioNs (727) 876-2111

WITH ENTERTAINMENT BY KATIE GUGLIELMO

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Salad BarTomato Florentine SoupManned Pasta Station

Creamy Mushroom & Parmesan OrzoMama’s Meatballs

Italian Sausage CacciatoreFried Eggplant Casserole

Cheese PizzaPepperoni Pizza

Tiramisu & Assorted Desserts

Salad BarHot & Sour Soup

Vegetable Egg RollsFried Rice

Chow Mein VegetablesManned Sushi Station

Sliced Char-su Pork LoinRoasted Teriyaki Chicken

Fortune Cookies Assorted Desserts

Mixed Greens Salad BarShrimp Bisque

Carved Beef Tenderloin w/ port wine Chicken Oscar w/hollandaise sauce

Baked Grouper with lemon cream sauceCharred Asparagus almandine

Roasted Carrot & ParsnipsHerbed Baked Red PotatoesChef ’s Pineapple Fruit Tree

Chef Attended Banana’s Foster StationWITH ENTERTAINMENT BY TOM ARNOLD

Special Valentines Buffet

Taste of Italy

Taste of Asia

Dinner Buffets5:30 to 9:00pm

wedNesday, February 14th

wedNesday, February 28th

wedNesday, February 7th

$14.95 Per

Adult

$28 Per Adult

House Salad bowlNew England Clam Chowder

Carved Prime Rib au jusMussels Meunier

Peel & Eat ShrimpSalmon Piccata

Snow Crab ClustersSeafood Alfredo over penne

Conch FrittersSmoked Fish DipVegetable Medley

Rice PilafAssorted Desserts

WITH ENTERTAINMENT BY TOM ARNOLD

Seafood BuffetFriday, February 23rd

$29.95 Per

Adult

WITH ENTERTAINMENT BY PAT HENRY

$14.95Per Person

WITH ENTERTAINMENT BY ROY STEWART

WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION RESULTS

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Golf News Marge Busch won the first flight of the women’s match play 2 & 1 over Joan Saimond and Cheryl Amico won the second flight 5 & 3 over Pat Seel Congratulations to the players for making the final and the winners!

The Bryan Cup, our stroke play championship, is Saturday February 17th & 24th. The Club Championship Qualifier is Saturday, March 3rd,with the first round Sunday, March 4th. Players who qualify automatically qualify for the St. Pete Cup in June. All Flights of the Club Champi-onship will be Saturday, March 10th. Flight Matches may be played before the post dates with the consent of your opponent.

The Ladies’ Championship is scheduled for Saturday-Sunday, March 14th & 15th. The Men’s and Ladies, Championships are club sponsored events and there is no entry fee. Our Sadie Hawkins mixed event is Sunday, February 11th. The event is Better Ball Net and Girls ask the Guys (not your Beau). Sign up in the pro shop or reply to the email to sign up for the fun event. We will have a Gold/Green Tee Flight(s).

The men’s Senior Championship is set for Saturday-Saturday, March 24th & 31st, 36-Holes Stroke Play. The Mixed Championship will be a one-day event, Sunday, March 25th.

TerryCHAMPIONSHIP DATES

- the bryaN cup: Saturdays, February 17th & 24th- sadie hawKiNs (mixed eVeNt): Sunday, February 11th

(girls asK the guys, Not your partNer) - club champioNship QualiFier: Saturday, March 3rd champioNship 1st rouNd match: Sunday, March 4th

- club champioNship all Flights: Satuday, March 10th, Sunday, March 11th & Satuday, March 17th

- womeN’s club champioNship Saturday and SundayMarch 17th & 18th, 36-Holes Stroke Play

- seNior club champioNship Saturdays, March 24th & March 31st - mixed champioNship Sunday, March 25th 1:00 pm shotgun

Birdies January 16th: Cathy Moss - #7, #18Janet Weinstein - #12Cynthia Bumbico - #7

Anna Hayes - #15Jackie Keller - #12

1st: Cheryl Amico & Mary Lou Porter - 1192nd: Peggy Peseekas & Sally Muzzy - 121

3rd: Cathy Moss & Judy Preston - 1244th Tie: Pamela Binnington & Joan Saimond - 129

4th Tie: Cynthia Bumbico & Lucy Rixon - 129

member/member JaNuary 16th aNd JaNuary 23rd 2018

Birdies January 23rd: Jackie Keller - #17Laura Ashby - #3Izzy Moglia - #17

Judy Preston - #14Cathy Moss - #2, #7, #15

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Above: Sam Vuille at Wimbledon signing autographs (He made the

men’s doubles draw in 1979)

Sam Vuille RetiresAs many of you are aware, St. Petersburg Coun-try Club Tennis Director Sam Vuille is retiring after 30 years of great service to the Club. Sam has definitely left a positive mark on the Club, which is evidenced by the Tennis Center being named in his honor. As much as Sam is going to be missed, it is time to start a new chapter. Please join me in wel-coming Tom Judson as SPCC’s new Tennis Di-rector. Tom is a native Texan and played on the collegiate level at Texas A&M, where he was elected to the University’s Sports Hall of Fame. After spending some time on the ATP Tour, Tom launched a career as a country club professional. Over the last seven years, Tom has worked for ClubCorp at Lakeway World of Tennis in Austin, Texas and Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club in Tampa, Florida. Tom currently resides in the City of St. Peters-burg and is especially excited to join the man-agement team at our Club. He has transitioned into his new role and looks forward to bringing his vast experience and programming to SPCC. Please take a moment to stop by the Tennis Cen-ter and welcome Tom to our Club. And of course, we’re going to make sure Sam goes out in style with a party that’s worthy of all he has contributed to SPCC over the years. Stay tuned for details, we’re in the process of fi-nalizing the date and time for Sam’s retirement party.

Best Regards,Mike KiernanPresident of St. Petersburg Country ClubBoard of Governors

Below: Sam Vuille as a young player on the Pro

tennis circuit

Right: Sam Vuille with his dad Jim Vuille, a 2009 USTA Florida Tennis Hall of Fame Inductee, who died in 2010 at 101 years of age

Sam Vuille’s Saturday Clinic and members that have taken lessons with him

over the years. Photograph by Jorge Alvarez

Left: SPCC Head Tennis Professional Tom Judson with our beloved outgoing Pro Sam Vuille

WEEKLYTuesday and Friday: 9:00 a.m. Men’s Doubles, sign up in the pro shop or show up by 9:00 a.m. Tuesday and Friday Lakettes: Sign up in tennis shop for every Tuesday and Friday. Thursday Lakettes: Team play at 9:00 a.m. September to May.Saturday’s: 8:30 a.m. Pro Warm Up followed by organized Doubles Play. Just show up at 9:00 a.m. if you miss the clinic.

Tennis Schedule

This month we celebrate Valentine’s day! What a great time to play tennis with family and friends.

Let’s have a fun Valentine’s Day mixer! When: Friday, February 9. Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sign up required in the pro shop or call 867-9105.We encourage everyone to wear red, pink or white. The Raymond James Super-Senior Grand Prix will be February 26- March 4. Many of the best senior players in the country and around the world will be here to play this outstanding event. There are eight age divisions from 55 and over to 90 and over. These are an amazing group of players that can do amazing things with the ball. We encourage everyone to come and and see some great tennis. February 12 is the deadline for sponsors if they wish to be in the 2018 program. We also have a $25.00 sponsorship called “Friend of Tennis”. This sponsorship enables you to have your name in the program. We are looking for volunteers. Please let us know if you would like to be a part of this fun tournament. We are now in our busy season so please be sure to call ahead and book a court for night play as well as for morn-ing play. Tuesday morning is our busiest morning of the week. The evenings are busy on Monday and Thursday nights. Tennis Tip: Always be prepared. You should always have your racket back early as soon as you see the ball come off of your opponents racket. Early preparation turns into awesome shots! My new e-mail is: tjudson@stpetecountryclub.comSee you on the courts!Tom Judson

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DAILYPrivate lessons and clinics with Tom Judson, Liz Schroeder and Gary Collins. Call for an appointment. After School Junior Camp: Red and Orange ball, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday.After School Camp: Green and Regular Ball, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

TOURNAMENT2018 Raymond James Super Senior Cat II Grand Prix, February 26 - March 4. 2018 Club Men’s and Ladies’ Doubles Championships, April 7-8.2018 Club Mixed Doubles Championships, April 21-22.

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Dear Tennis Supporter: The 14th Annual Raymond James Super-Senior Grand Prix will be held at the St. Petersburg Country Club from February 26th, through March 4th, 2018. Eight age divisions (55--59, 60--64, 65--69, 70--74, 75--79, 80--84, 85--89, and 90+) will be played in both men’s singles and doubles. The Category II designation means the tournament is second in importance only to the USTA National championships. This is the only senior men’s tournament of this quality in the Tampa Bay Area and one of only three in Florida. Close to 300 players from all corners of the U.S., Canada, and other countries will come to St. Petersburg to participate in this event. Several of these players will have top world rankings in their age divisions. The level of play is very high even in the older age divisions. These talented seniors are truly inspiring to watch. The players compete for USTA ranking points and for prize money. To help make this tournament more enjoyable for the players and fans, we are seeking additional sponsors. Half of your contribution will go towards prize money for the players (to help cover their travel expenses), and half to the club (to defray the costs of running the tournament). The following levels of participation are available, with recognition for the sponsors as shown. (Please note that these sponsorships will not qualify as charitable donations, but most businesses and professionals should be able to write off the donation as an advertising and promotional expense.)

Your name or that of your business will be listed in the tournament program.Your business card will be printed in the tournament program.Receive a quarter page business ad and name on tournament T-shirt.Receive half page business ad, name on tournament T-shirt, and one tournament T-shirtReceive full page business ad, name on tournament T-shirt, one tournament T-shirt, and two tickets to the player dinner-dance. A reusable 2’ x 4’ banner can be added for an additional $60.

If you would like to be a new sponsor, please provide the following information when signing up: Name, Business, Address, City, Zip Code, Phone and Email. (Repeat sponsors do not need to provide this informa-tion—all we need is your check!) Please make out your check to Super-Seniors Tournament. Mailing ad-dress: SPCC Tennis Pro Shop, 2100 DeSoto Way S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712. If you have a business card or ad copy for the program, please enclose or email it to us at mail@jratledge.com. Thank you very much for your support of quality tennis in the Tampa Bay area. Your generosity will help make the Raymond James Super-Senior Tournament an even bigger success this year.

Sincerely Yours,

Sam Vuille Jerry & Suzy Ratledge Paula Briggs Tournament Director Tournament Co-Chairs Tournament Vice-Chair

RAYMOND JAMES SUPER SENIOR GRAND PRIX A USTA “SUPER CATEGORY II” TENNIS TOURNAMENT

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$25 contribution$50 contribution$100 contribution$200 contribution$300 contribution

(Individual sponsors who do not have a business to advertise will be personally recognized in the tournament program.)

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on Saturday and finished with 78 to fall into a second-place tie with Bob Mattiace from the University of North Florida. USF senior Cristian DiMarco, son of longtime PGA Tour player Chris DiMarco, shot 70 Saturday for a 214 total and the lead.

Our 92nd New Year’s Invitational ended Sunday, January 7th, with Hayden Buckley, the 2017 champion, prevailing over local standout and Florida State golf team member Greyson Porter. Hayden, a senior at Missouri, became only the third player in over 50 years to successfully defend his title. The others were Buddy Alexander and Sam Horsfield.Cold, breezy weather provided a challenge all four days, Thursday’s first round being particularly tough on the field. Only two players managed to best par Thursday, Cal Berkeley’s Ben Doyle and Tyler Johnson of Middle Tennessee State, both with 71’s. On Friday Greyson Porter played the round of the week, a bogey-free 65, which gave him a 4-shot lead at 138. Porter struggled early

Sunday remained cool and windy. Porter managed a 2-under par 34 on the front nine to gain a one- shot lead on DiMarco and two over Hayden Buckley, who had matched Porter’s 34, and Daniel Robinson, a senior at Central Florida, who did one better with 33. DiMarco’s early round putting woes continued on the back nine and Robinson was unable to hole a short putt for eagle at 16. At that point it became a two-man race between Buckley and Porter. Buckley’s chip-in at 15 for birdie forced Porter to make a 10-footer for par to maintain a one-shot lead. Both players missed short birdie putts at 16 and Greyson’s 12-footer for birdie at 17 came up a couple of rolls short. Hayden was short of the green in two on 18 but hit a great pitch which stopped a foot from the hole. Greyson’s second was pin-high but wide right and his pitch from a sandy lie was far short of the hole, result-ing in a difficult two-putt par. Hayden holed his birdie putt and the two were tied at 286.

Nick Branchina of New Jersey and Will Rosenfeld of Baltimore visiting with Bill

Buttner

Lined up and preparing for the shotgun start

Izzie & Kami’s Snack Shack on the 6th Hole

Kevin Conners of Philly, Ben Albin of Santa Fe, and Davis Lamb from D.C

Warming up on the putting green Jimmy Jones, Sr., 2018 NYI Senior Division Winner with his son, Jimmy

Jones, Jr.

Hayden Buckley (right) Hayden Buckley (left) versus Greyson Porter in the playoff

10 Nyi(Continued) Both players hit good drives on number 1, the first hole of sudden death. Their second shots were 18-20 feet from the hole. Greyson, slightly away, was pin high and rolled his breaking putt close enough for a sure par. Hayden’s putt, straight up the slope, rolled in for the winning birdie three. It was an exciting finish, both players are fine gentlemen who showed a lot of fortitude over four trying days.The Mid-Amateur Division, for those championship division players 25 and over, was won by Seminole’s Devin Hernandez with an even 300 total, beating Pasadena’s Kyle McCarthy by one shot. In the Senior Division, which ended Saturday after 54 holes, Jimmy Jones successfully defended his title, shooting 223 to defeat Gordon Marshall of Bradenton by one shot. This was the same margin Jones prevailed by in 2017, also over Marshall.A sizable crowd followed the championship group on Sunday. Our course received many accolades from par-ticipants, particularly for the excellent condition of the greens. Ryan Franklin continues to do a great job for us. Terry Decker and his staff, along with the ladies scoring team, made the tournament run smoothly. Our clubhouse staff provided good food and friendly service for players, friends and families alike. It’s an event the club can and should be proud of.

Richard Hope

From top left, clockwise: Hayden Buckley (left) talks with Greyson Porter ; Hayden Buckley - The 2018 NYI Champion, defending his 2017 win ; Jimmy Jones- the 2018 NYI Senior Division Winner ; The Mid-Am Division Winner, Devin Hernandez; Greyson Porter- NYI runner up- FSU player ; The SPCC New Years Invitational Tournament Trophy ; Greyson Porter with family. His great grandmother, Mary Lou Porter, is a SPCC Golf Member.