~Hyde Parker~

May 2012

“Welcome New Members”

Alan and Cynthia Caslavka, with their

children, Mitchell, Bradley, and Daniel

Casey and Cathleen Marsh

Brian and Jill Giles, with their children,

James, John, Broderick, Iven, Davis

Dr. Christopher and Jennifer Cutter

Trent and Shannon Compton, with their

children, Tyler, Tanner, Carter,

Mackenzie

Please make them feel welcome and at home when

you see them around,

Hyde Park Golf & Country Club

Hyde Park Golf & Country Club

3740 Erie Ave.

Phone: 871-3111

Fax: 871-7374

Board of Governors Ron Johnston President

Steve Eha Vice President

Emmy Waterkotte Secretary

Lynne LaMacchia Treasurer

Mike Felton

Doug Greiwe

David Groenke

Trey Savage

Ken Schuermann, Jr.

Chairmen of Committees

Grounds David Groenke

Golf Ken Schuermann, Jr.

Membership Mike Felton

Governance Steve Eha

Activities Trey Savage House Doug Greiwe

Finance Lynne Lamacchia

Property Emmy Waterkotte

Staff General Manager Eric O’Bryan

Golf Professional Larry Drehs, PGA

Asst. Golf Professional Jeff Radatz

Asst. Golf Professional Marshall Maynard

Golf Course Superintendent Pat O’Brien

Asst. Golf Course Super. Mike Keller

Asst. Golf Course Super. Greg Nickerson

Caddy Master Pat Stricker

Tennis Professional Eric Toth

Paddle Professional Heather Prop

Property Engineer Rick Spivey

Bar Manager Les Hemingway

Executive Chef Ralph Cipollo

Restaurant Manager Esen Turgut

Banquet Manager Angi Neises

Office Manager Sandi Wessendorf

We welcome any news or items of

interest from all club groups. Please

contact the office at 871-3111 with

your items for the newsletter by the

15th of the month.

From the President

I am pleased to report that Hyde Park Country Club continues to run very efficiently and maintains its culture as one of the top family clubs in the city. We are all excited and prepared as we kick-off the summer months. Change is something we all contend with all the time. Sometimes it is necessary and inevitable. As a parent of a college freshman, that was a time of change and new beginnings for us. Other times, change strengthens what we had when we began, such as meeting new friends or doing volunteer work. At Hyde Park Country Club, the Board tries to incorporate changes that will inspire the members of the Club to use their Club more and the majority of our membership will benefit from. That said, Hyde Park is rooted in tradition now for over 100 years. Change for the sake of change is not necessary. We understand that this tradition is the life blood of the Club and what makes us what we are today!

As we enter into the summer, I ask that you consider a few personal changes. We have a new tennis pro, so maybe you ask for a Mother's Day present and take a lesson with Eric. There is a new paddle ball designed just for summer, so maybe you take a paddle serving lesson from Heather. Maybe you've saved your grandmother’s recipe for shrimp scampi and you ask Chef Ralph to whip up a batch. Or maybe you demo the new Taylor Made irons in the pro shop from Larry called Rocket Balls, yes Rocket Balls! As the new fitness equipment arrives, ask Paul for some golf exercises. He has just completed a class that focused on golf fitness.

Finally, you may have noticed some changes around the Club. With the talented direction of Doug Grewie, we have spruced up the decor of the interior of the Club significantly. We are striving to always improve and keep our members happy and proud of their Club! Embrace the new changes and try something new too!

From the General Manager

Dear Member,

Updates to your Club are not always present to the eye, but nonetheless are essential to the efficient operation and

quality service you have come to expect.

The following are improvements which have occurred or will occur in the near future, some of which are visible

while others are not yet still provide a benefit in some fashion: repair to the wall along # 6 green, purchase of new

greens mowers and topdresser for the golf course, resurfacing of the bowling lanes, replacement of main pool plumb-

ing system, new pool heater, improvements to the Clubhouse interior, fitness room expansion, practice green fence replacement, new range

mats, new range ball washer, new range ball picker and new A/C for the Pro Shop.

Annual, monthly, weekly and daily improvements by Rick Spivey and his staff continue as well, as they hurriedly prepare for the

anticipated summer season: snack Bar opening, porch opening, caddy room and caddy area, ice machines, water fountains, pool, pool patio

and pool restrooms opening. All requiring a great deal of attention, time and in some cases repairs and replacements. Rick and his staff do

a tremendous job, thanks!

If you missed the Junior Round-Up, there may still be time to sign up for golf, tennis, swimming and diving. . . but hurry as the camps and

clinics fill up quickly. The Swim and Dive Coaches are looking to repeat the fun season experienced last season and appreciate your assis-

tance with encouraging participation amongst all children!

A friendly reminder with golf and other activities commencing at the Club to please inform your guests that the use of cell phones at the bar

and in all dining areas of the Club are not permitted, and to please remove hats while at the bar or in the dining rooms or on the porch.

Thank you.

Regards,

Eric O'Bryan

The golf course has officially opened and is in great shape. With

spring’s early arrival, Pat O’Brien and his crew completed aerifica-

tion at the end of March this year. With great weather from Mother

Nature, top dressing from the grounds crew and a little fertilizer for

good measure, the greens are healed 100% and ready for the 2012

golf season.

Caddie Master Pat Stricker is back for his 14th season at Hyde Park,

and he has been busy since early March training a new class of

caddies. With his returning caddies and new trainees, our program

should be as strong as ever. Pat is being assisted this year by

members Joe Worrall and Don Richter who will again head the

Evans Scholar Program. We would like to encourage you to try a

caddie if you have never done so. Walking our golf course with a

caddie is truly a pleasure that every golfer should experience.

The Junior Sports Round-Up took place on Sunday, April 22nd , and

parents were able to register their children for golf, swimming and

tennis for the coming 2012 season. Registration for junior golf

clinics and camps (ages 7 and up) is still available by calling the

golf shop.

On Sunday, April 7th, we hosted a Saturday @ The Masters Pro-Am

golf event in conjunction with the final round of this year’s Masters

Golf Tournament. Each player at Hyde Park was able to pick

their player in the final round of The Masters. Our Hyde Park

member was paired with that player combining his net score with the

final round score of his partner to determine their team total score.

The results are as follows….

The Green Jacket Goes to…… Mike Keefe 71

140 Matt Kuchar 69 2nd Place: Matt Schottelkotte 67 143 Rory McIlory 76 3rd Place: Darrell Leibson 72 144 Phil Mickelson 72 4th Place: CJ Schmidt 75 144 Matt Kuchar 69

The 2012 Men’s Opening Scramble was held on Saturday, April

21. There were 72 hearty players who battled off and on rain and

cool temperatures to kick off the season. All 72 completed play and

enjoyed a day of camaraderie with fellow members at lunch follow-

ing play. The winners are as follows:

1st Place: Grame McDonic

Ron Ganote 64

Ron Jaekle

Erik Waterkotte

2nd Place: JD Heskamp

Frank Diedrichs 65 *won scorecard playoff

Ralph Shine

Nick Spadaccini

3rd Place: John Stineman

Mike Stromberg 65

Sabino Baluyot

Pat Kelly

4th Place: Whitney Green

Chris Beghtel 66

Scott Randall

Kevin Sheridan

5th Place: Mick Homan

Mike Meehan 67 *won scorecard playoff

Pat Vaughan

Chris Keith

Closest-To-Pin Winners

Hole #3 Jim Buehler

Hole #7 John Ryan

Hole #12 J D Heskamp & Todd Brinker

Hole #15 Tim Underhill

EAGLE Pool Winners

James Bingham

Casey Marsh

Scott Scharfenberger

Matt Howland

Two Man Season Long Match Play Event: A

new event for 2012, this is an opportunity for you and your

partner to compete in a team match play Four Ball Competition.

The event is single elimination and begins June 1, 2012. Brackets

will be established and teams will have a three week window to

complete each match, (i.e. Round 1 can be played anytime from June

2-23, Round 2, June 24-July 14 etc.). Each match may be played at

any time in that window as determined by the players. Handicaps

will be played off the low ball of the group. The entry fee is $25.00

per player with the final four teams receiving payouts of 50% Win-

ners, 25% Runners-Up, 12.5% Semi-Finalists. This is a mixed tee

eligible event. Sign ups are open until May 15th.

Continued on Next Page……..

May

Golf News

2012

Golf News Continued from Previous Page

Mark Thursday, May 3rd on your calendars and come to the pro shop

where you will find a representative from Vineyard Vines apparel.

This will be an opportunity to special order Ladies, Men’s and Junior

apparel from the actual salesman samples, which will be on display.

There will be 25% discounts off the regular prices, and you may enjoy

a taste from our vines here at Hyde Park. Please call the pro shop for

more details.

Besides Vineyard Vines, please remember that your pro shop also has

the latest in golf wear from Adidas, Ahead, Cutter and Buck, EP Pro,

Fairway and Green, Foot-Joy, Tail, and Under Armor. Look for the

NEW LOGO on selected merchandise.

This is also a great time to get custom fit for irons, wedges, utility

clubs, fairway metals and drivers. We have fitting carts from Titleist,

Callaway and Cobra to fit your game needs. Call for an appointment

today! You will enjoy the fitting experience. Also, if there is any-

thing you would like for your golfing needs that you do not see in our

golf shop please talk with us as we will be happy to special order it

for you.

The month of May will be a busy one around the golf shop. Please

make sure you take advantage of the upcoming DEMO DAYS!! This

is a great way to sample the latest and greatest technology right here

at Hyde Park Country Club. Save the following dates!

Saturday, May 5th 12:00-4:00

Taylor Made

Friday, May 11th 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Adams & Callaway

Saturday, May 12st 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cobra

Don’t forget qualifying for the President’s Cup/Board of Gover-

nors is underway. Only one round needed to qualify. Sign up in the

golf shop! Please notice the changes in this year’s Presidents Cup/

Board of Governors as posted on the sign up board and around the

club. You may call the golf shop for clarification or request an email

of the 2012 format. Basic changes include Presidents Cup handicap

range is 0-12, Board of Governors handicap range is 13 and above,

handicaps for matches will be off current handicaps and mixed tees

are available to those players age 65 and above.

Speaking of mixed tees in competition for players age 65 and above,

you will see a complete explanation of how this system works posted

around the club. Also, you may call the golf shop for clarification or

have the explanation emailed to you.

The Pro Member Challenge begins May 6th. The entry fee is $10 per

golfer. This event is open to both men and women and is a great way

to play with your professional staff here at Hyde Park. The sign up

board is located in the golf shop.

ATTENTION LADIES:

2012 Ladies Golf Clinics

$25.00 per class

May 3 (5:30-7:00) May 10 (5:30-7:00)

May 17(5:30-7:00)

Chipping/Putting Pitching/Sand Full Swing

Golf Pros: Jeff & Marshall Golf Pros: Larry & Marshall

Golf Pros: Jeff & Larry

May 24 (5:30-7:00) May 31 (5:30-

7:00)

Course Management Player’s Choice

(uneven lies, bunkers, course strategy) Golf Pros: Larry,

Jeff, & Marshall

Golf pros: Jeff & Marshall

Sign up in the Golf Shop today, as spots will fill up fast!!!

UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS…

Wed.’s May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th- Junior Clinics 4:00 – 6:00

Thur.’s May 3rd, 10th,17th, 24th, 31st- Ladies’ Clinics 5:30-7:00

Sat. May 5th - We begin taking tee times for Memorial Day

Taylor Made Demo Day 12:00 – 4:00

Fri. May 11th - Adams & Callaway Demo Day 3:00 - 7:00

Sat. May 12th - Men’s golf event A.M. tee times

Cobra Demo Day 12:00 - 4:00

Fri. May 18th - The Drehs Cup 8:00 shotgun (course closed)

Sat. May 19th - President’s Cup/ Board of Governor’s

Round 1

Mon. May 28th - Memorial Day Men’s Event 8:00 starting time

Tue. May 29th - CLUB CLOSED

Please remember the Golf Shop is CLOSED on Mondays and

there is no access to bag storage. If you will need your clubs for

Monday, please pick them up by Sunday evening by 8:00 p.m. Thank

you!

Larry Drehs,

PGA Golf Professional

Suggested Golf Reading From the HPGCC Golf Librarian’s Corner

Wow! What a thrilling Masters Tournament. Great par saves, birdies galore, a few eagles and only the fourth double eagle in the history of

the Masters; this one by Louie Oosthuizen, on #2. From Eugenio Sarenceni’s 1935 “shot heard ‘round the world,” on #15, to Bubba

Watson’s “shot turned ‘round the trees”, to win this years Masters, on the second hole of a playoff. From Phil Mickelson’s “leap for joy”,

after winning his first major in 2004, to Bubba’s “tears of joy”, on #10 green, after winning his first major. From no left-handers winning

since the beginning of the tournament, to 5 lefties winning in the last 10 years.

Ironically, the first southpaw to win The Masters was Mike Weir, who also won in a playoff, on the 10 th hole. By the way, did you know

that PGA tour pros Heath Slocum and Boo Weekley were just a couple of years ahead of Bubba at Milton High School in Bagdad, Florida?

Can you imagine two guys named Bubba and Boo on the same golf team?

Do you want to learn more about this tournament of tournaments? In the past, I recommended the Augusta National Edition of The Making

of the Masters: Clifford Roberts, Augusta National and Golf’s Most Prestigious Tournament. Also recommended was The Masters; Golf,

Money and Power in Augusta, Georgia, by Curt Simpson.

If you want to learn even more about the history and the “lore” of the greatest golf tournament in the world, I would recommend two other

books. One is titled Masters Memories, by Cal Brown. Mr. Brown has a lengthy association with the history of Augusta National through

his relationship with Frank Christian, Jr. Frank was the long-time official photographer of the tournament. This book contains several

wonderful short “stories” that will enlighten you as to what goes on, not only behind the scenes, but also between the ropes.

The other book I came across is The Masters, by Tom Flaherty. While this book was written 50 years ago, the photographs and the year by

year description of the main story of each year, from 1934 through 1960, make this a must read for anyone who wants to dig a little deeper

into the intriguing history of this grand, annual event.

Oh well, we only have to wait eleven more months until the next Masters.

From the Chef

With the new season being here, I would like to thank the membership for their

patience with me getting to know the membership and getting better informed on the

pulse of the membership for what they are looking for in dining options. As you can imagine, there are many

ideas from the membership, I hope with the menu ideas that are coming out in the new menu that it represents

the desires. Not all ideas could be accommodated, but there will be changes thru the season to insure that all

requests can be accommodated.

Starting in May, we will be offering two for $25.00 dining features, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays It will include choice of

salad, entrée and shared dessert. The menu will change daily and be presented in the daily dining features and will be posted on the web-site

for the members to view. Also, we will be adding a chef-attended station to the Sunday brunch along with the omelet station. This offering

will change every Sunday. The Saturday dining feature will also change weekly, and will be themed on a country or region of dining

offerings.

I would like to thank the members who keep giving me great ideas for the items that they would like to see, and for their support during this

transition time for me. I look forward to a great summer season, and please feel free to continue to get in touch with me in ways that I can

be helpful to you and the club.

Ralph F. Cipollo

Executive Chef

rcipollo@hydeparkcc.com

513-871-3111 Club

513-218-4925 Cell

513-871-7374 Fax

From the Courts

The month of May will officially start all

tennis clinic and event programming at the Hyde Park Golf and Country Club. Also in this

edition of "From The Courts" will be a

preview of all that will be going on, on the tennis courts for adults and kids during the month of May and

June.

May Tennis Clinic and Event Programming:

Ladies Spring League Tennis is already underway. A big thank

you to the A captain, Katie Frey, and the B captains Karri Schrand and Julie Bristow for all their assistance in organizing

this year's squads. It is a thankless job, but know how much

your time and energy is appreciated. Best of luck to all of our Spring ladies playing on one of our teams as the season

continues.

Starting the week of May 7, 2012, Men's Drill Groups will begin on Tuesday evening from 6-7:30 PM and also on Thursday

morning from 7-8 AM. Also that same week, our Ladies'

Beginner Stroke Clinics start Wednesday May 9, 2012 from 6-7 PM and also Friday May 11, 2012 from 11 AM-12 PM.

Junior Spring Camp is May 8, May 10, May 15, May 17, May

22, May 24 (Tuesday and Thursday), Ages 4-12, from 4-6 PM.

Junior Team Camp is May 29-June 1 (Tuesday-Friday), Ages

10 and up, 4-6 PM

Friday Night Mixed Couples Social is May 25, 6 PM Food, DRINKS, and Tennis. Tennis and non-tennis players welcome.

Individual and group private instruction is already underway. Contact Eric or Kate to set up your weekly time today.

The Pro Shop will run a racquet accessory based service

throughout the summer season. Stop by, or contact Eric for

any of your racquet or tennis essential needs.

Looking ahead to the month of June:

Adult Tennis:

Ladies summer league tennis will begin the week of June 11.

The A team will practice Monday mornings, from 9-10:30 AM (w/Eric). The B team will practice Thursday mornings, from 9-

10:30 AM (w/Kate). Tuesday mornings will be match days.

HPCC will hold two adult doubles invitational events the month

of June: The Men's Invitational will be Saturday morning, June 2. The Ladies' Invitational will take place on Thursday

June 7. Both events will begin at 9 AM. A double round-robin will be organized, with food and an awards program taking

place after each event.

The Adult Club Championships will begin the week of June 18.

Men's and women's singles and doubles events will be offered

and played throughout the summer.

Friday Night Mixed Couples Social will be held on June 29. For

the June social an exhibition featuring some of the area’s top local players will take place. Stay tuned to the June newsletter

for more details.

Junior Tennis:

Our weekly stroke clinic program will begin the week of

June 4 :

Quick Start Pee Wee Monday/Fridays 11:15 AM-12 PM

Ages 4-6

Quick Start Beginner Wednesdays/Fridays 1-2 PM Ages 7-10

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Tuesdays/Thursdays

3-4 PM Ages 11 and up

June Junior Camp June 11-15 Monday-Friday Ages 4-12 1-3 PM

Junior Team tennis will begin the week of June 4. The first

practice will take place on Thursday June 7 from 12-1:30 PM.

Fridays will be match days.

High School Advanced Clinic will start on June 5, and run every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday throughout the

summer from 3-4:30 PM. Admission to this clinic must meet

the approval of Kate and/or Eric.

The popular Parent/Child event will be held on Sunday June 17, Father’s Day, at 2 PM.

The Junior Club Championships will begin play the week of June 18, and will run all summer long. Boys and girls singles

and doubles events will be offered.

To register or inquire about any of our adult and junior programs please contact Eric or Kate

(katerippe13@gmail.com).

We look forward to seeing you on the courts sometime soon!

Eric Toth

Head Tennis Professional

Pro Shop - 871 3111 Cell - 638 2981

eric.toth@zoomtown.com

Around the Grounds

Dear Member:

The practice facility is now open on the grass tee primarily on Friday,

Saturday and Sunday for the majority of May. Tuesday through

Thursday all practicing will occur on the new driving range mats,

including the use of drivers. (Unless bag stands are set up on the

turf).

I have been asked a few questions on the proper etiquette on divot

removal patterns on the grass tee. Below are a few pictures of divot

patterns that are exhibited at HP. Ideally, there are two divot patterns

that allow for increased recuperation and the most efficient use of

turf. They are: “scattered” and “lineal” divot patterns. The lineal

divot pattern is a series of divots connected in lineal fashion with a

minimum of 2-3” of turf between each strip. This is the most ideal

pattern allowing for a faster recovery time and the most efficient use

of the hitting area. The creeping bentgrass left between the divots

will grow horizontally, decreasing the amount of time for recovery.

The scattered pattern is random, similar to the

lineal pattern discussed above, it also has a

minimum of 2-3” between each divot. Although

the scattered pattern allows for a faster recovery

time it is a less efficient use of space in the

hitting area.

The third pattern is the concentrated divot pattern. This divot pattern

does not allow for efficient recovery because there is no turf left in

this large patch. All the recovery must be through the germination of

seed, which can take 7-20 days depending on the weather conditions

and the amount of traffic on the tees. This technique should be

avoided.

For any questions please email us at grounds@hydeparkcc.com or

view the Grounds Department Blog at

www.hydeparkgolfandcountryclub.blogspot.com

Thank-you,

Pat O’Brien

Grounds Superintendent

Yes-Lineal Pattern

Yes-Scattered

Pattern

NO-Concentrated Pat-

tern

Memorial Day

Grill Out Party by pool

Monday, May 28, 2012

12pm to 6pm Dinner Buffet 12pm to 6pm

$16.95 adults, $8.95 kids 12 & under

(3 & under free)

DJ from 4pm-6pm

Call for reservations 513-871-3111

Meet Our Coaches! Swimming Head Coach Lauren Bernstein and Assistant Coaches Jay Guffey and Kim Albin. Diving Head Coach Bryan Dillion and Assistant Liza Stainslaw. They have plenty of fun planned for our swimmers and divers this summer!

Sign Up Now! If you did not get the chance to sign up for the HPCC Hydros Swim/Dive Team at Junior Round Up, you can still do so by contacting Lauren Bernstein, swim coach at 513-325-6141 or lbernstein@gmail.com or Bryan Dillion, dive coach at 513-885-4193 or dilliobs@mail.uc.edu.

Tweens & Teens! We especially need swimmers age 11 and up! There are plenty of prizes and loads of fun for the older swimmers this year. Can’t commit to practices? That’s OK. Come when you can or just come for the meets.

Swim/Dive Team Kick Off! Mark your calendars for Friday, May 25 at 6:00pm for a pool party, games and a brief parents meeting with the coaches. RSVP to Angi Neises.

The 19th Hole by Les Hemingway

Retail wine sales continue to do very well here at the club as more and more members are taking advantage of some very eye-catching prices that we have been offering. Convenience, fair pricing, good recommendations, and exciting selections really make purchasing wine here at your club a fun experience. Wine tastings also get members excited. In April, we started a series of monthly wine tastings. Every month I will select one day so we can have a club wine tasting offering some unique, boutique wines that most people don’t see and taste every day. April 13th we tasted some interesting wines that were distributed by Tramonte

and Sons -a small family-owned company out of Lebanon, Ohio. This month, we have a wine tasting on Wednesday, May 30th beginning at 6:30 in the Old Main Bar featuring some nice Italian selections from Regional Importers. Joe Zappasodi will be here to host this event. The cost is only $15.99 per person. You may have noticed an advertisement in this newsletter about the Statton Lummis and “The Riddler.” Again, this is a limited production wine that is hand crafted by winemaker Statton Lummis. We are going to have a contest to test your palate on this wine. If you can guess the seven varietals and the predominate blend in this wine, you will win a signed bottle of “The Riddler” from the wine maker Statton Lummis. You will also receive a personal phone call from Statton Lummis. The Riddler and Civello, a white blend, will be our featured wines by the glass in May. Make sure to order a glass or two of “The Riddler” in May. Send your answers to me here at the club les@hydeparkcc.com or call me here in the office at extension #116. I will forward your answers to Statton Lummis. We will have a special wine tasting on Tuesday night, June 12th. Henry Vasquez, Regional Sales Manager from Row Eleven Wine Company, will be here at your club to introduce you to all of Statton Lummis wines. During the tasting, the two winners will be announced from the contest. This will be a fun event, and the cost is only $15.99 per person. Beer dinner! You have asked about having a beer dinner here at the club, and we have one scheduled for Thursday, June 28th at 6:30 beginning in the Old Main Bar with dinner in the Ballroom. The beers will be from the Great Lakes Brewing Company. The cost per person should run around $49.99 per person. More details will be available in early May.

The Riddler wants to Know

How Good is your Palate???

Can you name the seven different varietals?

in this wine????????

Think about it. Taste the wine! Can you figure it out???

If you can guess the seven varietals in this wine,

including the predominate varietal,

you will win a bottle of

Stratton Lummis “The Riddler”

Signed by Wine Maker Stratton Lummis.

Mr. Lummis will also give you a

personal call from the Napa Valley Winery.

The Riddler will be available by the glass in the

Ross Room and Club Room during the month

of May.

Email your answers to les@hydeparkcc.com

and I will forward them to Stratton Lummis.

The top two winners will be announced at the

Stratton Lummis Wine Tasting in the Old Main Bar

on Tuesday, June 12th at 6:30 p.m.

Wine Tasting cost $15.99 per person. Guests welcome.

18 Holers News by Carole Albers

The Opening Day Mixer, on April 24, brought out 24 enthusiastic women

who were happy to be back on our beautiful Hyde Park golf course. The

weather was chilly with bright blue skies and at times, gale force winds.

The contest for the day was 1-2-3 BB. Everyone received a daisy plant, so we were all winners. Our new

Chef, Ralph Cipollo, prepared four delicious selections for our luncheon.

The winners were:

1st place—Lisa Underhill, Sandy Donovan, Ellie Irwin and Carol MacConnell - 134

2nd place—Melissa Homan, Mariann Fehr, Maureen Heekin and Laura Groenke - 135

3rd place—Jan Peck, Vikki Richter, Penny Thomas and Carol O’Brien - 139

As you know, our 18-holers Spring Invitational “Salute to the World Choir Games” is coming up on June 5.

The Committee has been busy planning the event and would love to have a full field. All Hyde Park ladies

and their guest are invited to play. It is not necessary to be a 18-Holer member. The cost is $60.00 per person,

Breakfast 7:30 AM, Shotgun Start - 8:30AM and Lunch and Prizes to follow, sign up sheets are in the Locker

room and Pro Shop. There are 3 Flights, so everyone has a chance to win. Any questions call or email

Nancy Shepardson, 513-231-1514, nancyshepardson@fuse.net or inquire at the Pro Shop.

1st Place 2nd Place

2012 Ladies’ 18 Hole Invitational

Salute to the World Choir Games

Tuesday, June 5th

Hyde Park Golf and Country Club

7:30 am Continental Breakfast

8:15 am Depart for Tees

8:30 am Tee Off

Nine Holers News April 2012

The Nine Holers and the Eighteen Holers got together on April 5, 2012 for collaboration and cocktails. By treating their members to a first big-girl beverage (served by Les in the Terrace Room), the tone was set for a season of camaraderie at the Club. The competition would come later.

Linda Spadaccini, Chair of the Nine Holers, welcomed newcomers and returning golfers and laid out plans for the golf season. The Nine Hole golf group would continue to be THE league for all interested lady golfers of all skill levels. After the brief meet-ing, members followed the favorite tradition of the group by eating after meeting! The Opening Meeting was held on April 18. Twenty-two attended. Sign-ups were encouraged and the $45 dues/member was collected. Treasurer Paula Watters announced that she would be ending her long, faithful tenure as Nine Holers Moneybags, working this season with Jean Macejko, before passing the checkbook off to Jean for good. The Nine Holers thank Paula for her years of service. Bobby Bromley, after years of being The Gift Committee, will also retire her shopping cart. Someone else will shop in Bobby’s footsteps! Thanks to Bobby for her great taste and shopping smarts. The esteemed HPG&CC Golf Professionals attended the meeting to offer their continuing support of this golf group. Larry, Jeff and Marshall teach us, encourage us and advise us. They are tops in their profession and tops in our book. Linda described the new Open Play Division which is available to any golfers who choose not to compete in a weekly event. Come to play for fun only or competition and remember to sign up in the appropriate place in the locker room book. Sign up for lunch where we rehash our great and/or ridiculous shots. Carla Matteucci invited participation in Interclub golf, played on Fridays at one of the 13 participating golf clubs. There are sign-up sheets for that also in the locker room. After the meeting, because it was a beautiful spring day, many stayed to play golf, which is what it’s all about. Opening Day on April 25 began cool and damp but warmed up after a few holes. The course was in great shape and all 27 golfers were enthusiastic about the new season. The event was a Scramble with prizes for three teams. In first place with a 38 were Nancy Shepardson, Jean Macejko and Carla Matteucci. Second place was won by Gretchen Hensel, Judy Evans and Kathy Coogan with a 40. The third place team (42) was won in a tie breaker by Carolyn Bledsoe, Bobbi Bromley and Ellie Ir-win. Before lunch, Connie Brooks reluctantly passed the chairperson’s tiara to Linda and Linda graciously accepted it, though she wondered if she shouldn’t also have a scepter. (A golf club will have to suffice.) Liz Baker hosted the luncheon of berry chick-en salad and chocolate mousse cake. At each place setting was a pair golf balls purchased at the Florida PGA show. Four lucky winners took home the orchid centerpieces. From the sounds of the conversation and laughter, the 2012 golf season is off to a good start. Join us if you haven’t signed up. Respectfully submitted, Kathy Coogan

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June 20, 2012

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FITNESS 101

by Paul Bodenbach

Improving your health and fitness doesn’t need to feel like going to the dentist or eating vegetables

when we were kids. However, for many people it seems that way because of how it was introduced

to them when they were younger. Many may remember they were made to feel badly because they

couldn’t accomplish certain physical activities. Most can relate being harassed by coaches and

instructors for not doing pushups, squats or sit-ups perfectly. It was bad enough not being able to do

it as well as those around you, but you also had to endure the mental duress as well. It definitely

wasn’t any fun.

Well, I’m here to tell you those people were wrong on many different levels. For our purposes, let’s

stick with accomplishing the physical activities. Everyone needs to understand that controlled

movement of any kind is beneficial. It doesn’t have to be done perfectly through a set range of

motion, with a set amount of weight, repetitions, speed or duration. All of those factors are variable

and you are in charge of those factors to your own liking.

Let’s look at something as simple as walking. A walk after the evening meal is great to assist the

digestive process and enhance your metabolism. It’s also a great way to spend quality time with a

family member or friend. Begin with an easy pace for a duration you chose. Then, you may want to

increase the duration or the intensity by walking faster. What if you mixed in some longer strides to

part of your walk? You chose the length, the longer you stride the more it looks like lunges. Maybe

you take a route that has stairs you could walk up and down. When you feel like it, try walking up

more than one stair at a time. Try walking up sideways or backwards to emphasize different muscles.

You can do the same thing with other activities as well. Remember, you are in charge and nobody is

giving you grief for not doing the activity perfectly. Think about the ways you use to challenge

yourself as a kid doing goofy things. You did those things to have fun. So use your imagination and

have some fun moving!

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