november 2020 grateful & thankful
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GRATEFUL &THANKFULWARM WISHES TO OUR MEMBERS THIS THANKSGIVING
MEMBER GOLF NEWS
THIS MONTH'SDINING SPECIALS
TENNIS PRO SPOTLIGHT
We're Excited to Welcome ourWinter Golf & Tennis Members
Chef Robert Prepares his Holiday Dishes
Tennis Talk In-Depth Glance at Pro Sanne Louwers
St. Petersburg Country ClubSt. Petersburg Country Club
NOVEMBER 2020
The ClubberThe Clubbernewsletternewsletter
2 WELCOME
Modified Hours due to Covid-19
GOLFPro Shop Daily 7:00 am - 5:30 pmTee Times Daily 7:00 am - 5:30 pmRange Daily 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
TENNISPro Shop Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pro Shop Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am - 1:00 pmCourt Reservations Daily 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
DINING & GRILL ROOMSSaturday Breakfast 7:00 am - 11:00 amSunday Breakfast 8:00 am - 12:00 pmLunch Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pmDinner Wednesday & Friday 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
GRILL ROOM BAR - Covid-19 Guidelines In Place/TBD*Monday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pmTuesday 11:00 am - 7:00 pmWednesday & Friday 11:00 am - 9:00 pmSaturday & Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Snack Ten Daily 8:30 am - 4:00 pmLocated on the 10th Tee *seating restrictions
POOL HOURS Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pmTuesday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
TIKI HUT HOURS - Covid-19 Guidelines In Place/TBD*Friday 3:00 pm - 9:00 pmSaturday & Sunday 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm*seating restrictions
**Weather permitting**
club managementclub management
All Fees Listed Below are Per Guest & Apply to all non-members visiting the club with a member
Pool $ 5Fitness $10Tennis $15Cards $ 5
GOLFMonday - Sunday before 1:00 pm ...........................................$66Monday - Sunday after 1:00 pm .............................................$46
Mike Kiernan, PresidentRichard Hope, Vice President
Troy Holland, SecretaryPhil Apple
Mike RobsonKevin McClureJim Thompson
Scott ZaccariaMike Barkley
board of governorsboard of governors
Joe Brooks General Manager x316
Terry Decker Golf Professional x302
Karen Purslow Office Manager x325
Ashley Grimaldi Membership Director x317
Robert Gruver Chef x315
Eddie Macdonald Golf Superintendent x326
Front Desk x318
club phone numbersclub phone numbers
Clubhouse Phone (727) 867-2111Fax (727) 867-1686Golf Shop (727) 864-1595 Tennis Shop (727) 867-9105Dining Reservations (727) 867-2111
www.stpetecountryclub.comTakeout / Grill Room (727) 867-2113
hours of operationhours of operation
guest feesguest fees
Ladies Card Room ActivitiesLadies Card Room ActivitiesLadies Knitting Group Mondays at 9:00 am
Ladies Duplicate Bridge Wednesdays at 9:30 am
Mahjongg Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
Welcome New MembersWelcome New Members
MEMBERS 3
Club Membership AnniversariesClub Membership Anniversaries
Nick & Bernadette AndersonRon & Pam DiCara
Bill EnnekingSam Falbo & Brad McCoy
John & Sally FodorDenis Gingras & Julie Fuller
Samer KakourRobert Lee
Bill & Michelle MathisLillian Montalbano & Mary Ann Dremstedt
Kyle & Taylor RichardsonAaron Roseland
Richard & Elizabeth RoyRobert Schmitz
Bill & Cynthia Smoot Weller
51 Phares III & Frances Risser41 Bill & Joan Clayton38 Thomas & Sally Baynard28 Dan & Lillian Henderson28 James & Barbara Ina28 Doug & Jacque Root28 Robert & Pat Seel27 Phil & Melanie Powell26 Mary O’Connor25 Richard & Toni Iler24 Robert Daunais24 Gordon & Rosemary Stephens22 Raymond & Dolores Petkus22 Thur Young21 Frank & Pam Gaylor20 Thomas & Jeri Flanagan20 Carol Humphrey21 Robert & Jane Melby19 Paul & Judy Coffey19 Alfred & Mary Seddon18 Ted & Cheryl Amico18 Theophil Sutton18 Sterling & Kathryn Watson16 M. Corey Carver16 Kerry & Debra Fox16 Anthony & Suzanne Gurley16 Dan & Laurin Weir
16 Judith Preston15 Thomas & Margaret Soule16 Nelson & Lynne Steiner14 Leroy McCloud14 Joan Saimond14 Brad Salter13 Patrick & Kathy Brannon13 Kenneth & Linda Garrity13 Brian Hamilton 13 Todd & Annie Leone13 Thomas & Andi Mullins13 Gary & Kathy Shirley13 Jamie & Jennifer Woroner12 Richard Leckey12 Kenneth & Sue Lynn11 Jack & Joan Kiernan11 Kevin & Gail McClure10 George Barjak & Suzanne Poole10 Pat & Kim Delmontagne10 John & Elizabeth England10 Charles & Cathie Gary10 Walter Lenox10 Pete & Linda Roach10 John & Linda Walker 9 Thomas & Marjorie Busch 9 Kern & Twila Davis 9 Charles Goldson
9 Alan & Juliana Joe9 Jaclyn Keller9 Danee & Mike Kinzel9 Hanne Lewis9 John McMasters9 Steven & Deborah Yost8 Bill Moody & Laura Ashby8 Mark & Susan Fonken8 Micheal Gallagher8 Frank Kistner8 Mark & Beth Ruggieri8 Frances Weaver8 Bernie & Joan Whalen7 John Heft & Jan Baker-Heft7 John & Beth Cushing7 Charles Breen & Jennifer Flannery7 Ted & Cindy Fletcher7 Stephen Geiger & Leslie Ward-Geiger7 Mekal & Rasheedah Haneef7 Kevin & Shelley Skoglund7 Stephen & Heather Wachtel6 Seong & Jung Kim6 Bruce & Catherine Roberts6 Paul & Charlene Doughty5 Rick & Valerie Broom5 Bob & Joella Ripberger5 Dan & JoAnn Weiss
Happy BirthdayHappy Birthday4 CLUB EVENTS
5:30 to 9:00pmClub EventsClub Events
Dear Members,
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are right around the corner! As we begin this busy month, we just want to say that we are thankful to each one of you for your continued support and happy to be on this journey with you. It’s certainly been a year like none other and we are appreciative for the wonderful relationships that we have with all of you. We’re very excited to kick off our winter season. Welcome to all of you who are already back in to “the swing” of things! We realize that everyone’s schedules may look very different this year so just a reminder to communicate any schedule changes with me, and we can make the needed changes to your membership.
As you know, our member/guest schedule has been pushed to the spring this year but we will still continue to offer as many activities as possible to keep the fun going this fall for each of you. As we enter the month of November, please keep consider the possibility of ordering one of our beautifully prepared Thanksgiving meals for takeout this year. Chef Robert makes an impressive holiday meal and his selections are always so delicious. We have included an order form in this month’s Clubber for your convenience. We will have fully prepared meals available for 2 to 8 or more people as well as a convenient a la carte option to help you enhance
your at-home holiday experience. Please note that we will also have specially priced wines by the bottle to add to any order that you submit. Please return these forms as soon as possible to GM, Joe Brooks so that we are properly able to prepare for this service. With the large numbers that usually partake, it is best to submit rather than call or email your orders. Thank you for your understanding.
Welcome to all of our newest members, and to all of the wonderful summer seasonal members that began the month in a new year round membership category. We are so happy to have you here! If any questions arise as you navigate through the next few months, please let me know how I can help.
Just a reminder that we are now offering a Winter Only Tennis Membership in its second year as well as our ongoing Winter Golf Membership. If you have friends that are new to the area, please set up an appointment with me and I feel confident that we will have a category that will take care of their needs. Thank you all, and I look forward to seeing you this month at the club.
Sincerely,Ashley Grimaldi | Membership Director
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THANKSGIVINGThursday, November 26, 2020
Submit holiday takeout form with your package selection to General Manager, Joe Brooks tothe SPCC Office by Thursday, November 19th. Order forms can also be delivered by email to
[email protected] or by fax to (727) 867-1686. Curbside deliver will beavailable between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM Thanksgiving Day for holiday pickup.
Autumn Harvest Salad, Roasted Turkey, Cedar Plank Salmon with a CranberryMustard Sauce, Cornbread Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans with
Almonds, Sweet Potato Casserole, and Dinner Rolls with Butter
Packages Available for 2 at $47, 4 at $94, 6 at $138 or 8 at $184
All items on the above menu are available a la carte. Please see the member orderform for individual pricing and portion size.
Takeout Meals for Members
Dessert: Choice of Pumpkin Pie or Apple Cobbler
All items included in each takeout package
Full Holiday Meal Menu
A la Carte Option
Items available from $4 to $48 based on portion size
Please note that special pricing is available for wines by the bottle that are added to any order.
Contact InformationMember Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Membership Number: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Email: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thanksgiving Meal Packages
Packages are provided for 2, 4, 6 or 8 people. Please designate a meal package andyour requested pick up time between 12:00 and 4:00 PM Thanksgiving Day:
_________ 2 People - $47 _________ 4 People - $94
_________ 6 People - $138 _________ 8 People - $184
Requested Pick Up Time: _____________________
This form authorizes St. Petersburg Country Club to charge my member account for the items included on thisHoliday Meal Order Form. 7% FL Sales Tax and 20% gratuity will be added to each order.
Submission Date
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Signature of Member
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THANKSGIVING TAKEOUT O R D E R F O R M
Chef's Note: All food items listed on our holiday menu are included in each meal package. Please nosubstitutions or modifications.
Wine Request: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Please add quantity requested and note that charges are seperate from meal packages.
DINING 7
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th
IRISH PUB CLASSICS
Cottage Pie ....................................................... $14Braised Lamb Shank ......................................... $16Dublin Coddle (sausage, potato, bacon& cabbage stew).............................................. $15
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11th
SOUTHERN SOUL SPECIALS
BBQ Braised Brisket w/ collards, Mac & Cheese .................................................. $16Fried Chicken Breast with Peppermilk Gravy ............................................. $14Seafood Gumbo . ............................................... $8
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th
CLASSIC ITALIAN
Vegetable Lasagna .......................................... $15Ricotta Stuffed Shells ........................................ $14Spaghetti & Mama’s Homemade Meatballs .....$14
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th
BAR NIGHT SPECIALS
Half Price Chicken Wings$2 Beef Tacos
$5 Loaded Nachos
TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL LUNCHES AND DINNERS
BY CALLING THE GRILL ROOM HOTLINE(727) 867-2113
Winter Family Fun Nights
Wednesday Evening DinnersWednesday Evening Dinners
3-7PM
Grill Room & Tiki Hut
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)
sundowners golf funsundowners golf fun
8 GOLF
Golf NewsJulius & Vidantas Daukas won the second flight with the low round of the Pinehurst Member-Member with 61. Danny Hartpence & Dan Finlayson finished second with 70, winning a scorecard playoff over Brad Salter & Paul Kostamo. Finishing in fourth with 72 was Jay Carrick & Mike Green. The score of 70 was the theme for the day as Jay Roy & Greg Billings won the scorecard play-off to win the first flight over Bob Hamrich & Troy Holland and third place finishers Kyle Barlow & Kevin McClure. Beth Maslar & Joan Saimond won the third flight in a scorecard playoff over Frank Kistner & Bernie Whalen and Jim Ina & Mark Brown, all three teams also tied with 70. Jonathan & Julie Larson placed fourth with 71.
As a reminder, the men’s Member-Guest tournament will be held March 11-12-13 and the Women’s Member-Guest is February 22nd and 23rd.
The rescheduled week for this year’s Masters is November 12th – 14th. To coincide with the tournament, we will have our own Masters member event on Saturday, November 14th. Each member will pick a player in the Masters field and combine the pro’s Sunday score with your Saturday net score. The entry fee is $10 per person, prize pay-out will be based on the number of entrants. You may schedule your own tee time and pairing for this event, each member will need to select their Masters player before teeing off
on Saturday. Please join us for this popular member event!
The Sheldon Cup is scheduled for Saturday-Saturday, December 5th & 12th. The format is 2-Man total quota for 36-Holes. Please contact Terry or a member of the golf shop staff for more information on this event.
All members please note: the dress code is in force for all areas of the golf facility, including the practice putting green and the driving range. I have noticed a growing number of members who are not wearing golf attire while practicing, it is important that we all abide by the dress code. Another reminder - as we are heading into the winter season, it is especially important to obey our golf cart rules by keeping the carts on the path around the tees and greens and on the par threes.
Sebastien Bourdais produced the qualifying for his A.J. Foyt team with 7th place position, he was less than five hundredths away from making the fast six. They came home with a 4th place finish in a very entertaining and wild finish of the season. The St. Pete Grand Prix has become one of the best venues and action-packed races of the Indy Car circuit. The 2021 Indy Car season will start the season back in St. Petersburg March 7th.
Thank You,
Terry Decker, Golf Professional
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NINE & WINE MOVES TO THURSDAYS NINE & WINE MOVES TO THURSDAYS THIS MONTHTHIS MONTH
P L E A S E J O I N U S F O R P R O I N S T R U C T I O N B E G I N N I N G A T T H E
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W I N E O N T H U R S D A Y S B E G I N N I N G T H I S M O N T H
$ 2 0 P E R P E R S O N ( I N C L U L D E S C A R T , I N S T R U C T I O N , B E V E R A G E )
THURSDAY S TH I S MONTH (WINTER SCHEDUL E )
NOVEMBER 5TH - 19TH - 3:30 WARMUP
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First Flight1st Roy Jay 70 Greg Billing 2nd Troy Holland 70 Bob Hamrich 3rd Kyle Barlow 70 Kevin McClure
Second Flight1st Julius Daukas 61 Vidantas Daukas 2nd Dan Hartpence 70 Dan Finlayson 3rd Paul Kostamo 70 Brad Salters 4th Jay Carrick 72 Mike Green
Third Flight1st Beth Maslar 70 Joan Saimond 2nd Jim Ina 70 Mark Brown 3rd Bernie Whalen 70 Frank Kistner 4th Jonathan Larsen 71 Julie Larsen
52 Players Total
Member - Member Pinehurst Alt. Shot 10/24/20
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RESERVE 727.864.1595
MEMBERS MAY BRING A GUEST
IN ATTENDANCE
GOLF FUNDAMENTALS
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
4:00 PM TO 5:00 PM
$15 PER CLASS
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Tennis Director, Sanne Louwers was born and raised
in Eindhoven, the Netherlands where she was an
all-around athlete, playing tennis and soccer at an
early age. She began playing competitive tennis at
the age of eight and competed Internationally at
the age of fourteen on the Tennis Europe Tour
making it to the Top 70 in Europe and reaching the
Top 20 in the Netherlands in U18. Sanne came to
the U.S. to play tennis for the NCAA Division 1
program at LIU Brooklyn in New York City in 2012,
where she was the number one player in singles
and doubles for The Sharks. She earned Rookie of
the Year and Player of the Year honors during her
first year of play followed by an All-Conference #1
Award in singles and doubles her junior year.
Sanne Louwers
THE CLUBBERMONTHLY SPOTLIGHT
She graduated with a Bachelor’s in Marketing with
an emphasis in Sports Science and Management,
then became a volunteer tennis assistant at her alma
mater upon her graduation.This position helped her
parlay into an Assistant Coaching position at
Southern Utah University, followed by an opportunity
to work side by side with Coach Sean McInerney as
the Assistant Coach for Women’s Tennis at Utah
State University in the Mountain West Conference.
Her love for teaching really blossomed during these
years and developed further when she began
teaching privately for The Club of Riverdale and later
at The Racquet Club in Logan, Utah. Sanne often
says that her love of sports really was shaped by the
influence of her grandfather, Dutch professional
footballer, Jan Louwers of FC Eindhoven and PSV
fame. It makes her incredibly proud that the FC
Eindhoven team’s stadium is named after the soccer
legend and it inspires her in her personal career to
always strive for excellence. She is thrilled to start her
next chapter at SPCC where her passion and
enthusiasm have already made a huge impact on
the tennis program. She has a newly developed high
performance tennis program for juniors, and has
introduced new programming into the weekly club
schedule. Sanne is available for private and group
instruction for SPCC club members and looks
forward to helping players improve their game and
compete at their personal best.
To schedule a lesson with Sanne or join the
next club clinic, call the tennis pro shop at
(727) 867-9105
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Tennis TalkTennis TalkWE WILL BE HAVING OUR REGULAR DRILLS
MONDAY Adult Clinic 9:00 am to 10:30 am Cost $20.00 Join Sanne, Liz, and Gary for men’s and women’s adult tennis drills every Monday morning.
Junior Drills 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
TUESDAY Beginners Clinic 9:00 am to 10:00 am Cost $15.00 This is open to ladies and men and will focus on technique and ball placement. Max of 6 players.
Junior Drills 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
WEDNESDAY Cardio Tennis 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Cost $15.00Let’s get the heart rate up and the blood flow running. Join Sanne for men’s and women’s cardio drills, tennis drills, and music. All levels are welcome. Max of 8 people.
Let us know if you would like to stay for dinner after play and we’ll reserve your table in the clubhouse.
THURSDAY Mens Drills 8:00 am to 9:00 am Cost $15.00This is for men levels 3.5 and up. Sanne will lead.
Mixed Doubles Matches 6:00 pm
Juniors 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Sip and Serve Tuesday, Nov. 3 6:30 pmTuesday, Nov. 17 6:30 pmThis is a “ladies only” tennis social event with instructional drills and light beverages.
SATURDAY Junior Match Play 1:00 pm – 1:00 pm
SM SHBASH
SPCC TENNIS PRESENTS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH 6:00 PM - $20 PER PERSON
ROUND ROBIN/MIXED DOUBLESWITH FOOD & DRINKS
RSVP 727.867.2111
Friday Fun Under the Lights
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