pineneedler april 2014

PineneedlerAPRIL 2014

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Pine Lake Country Club Club Life ... Country Setting Since 1952

2 The PineNeedler | April 2014

From the Clubhouse by Danny Souza, General Manager

Dear Pine Lake Member,

The Spring Weather is starting to arrive and with it I hope that the entire membership takes advantage of all the amenities the club has to offer. It is vital that member usage stays robust throughout the entire year to keep the clubs financial responsibilities in order.

Fiscal year end 2014 was a year that brought us unplayable weather for most of the year. The summer had record rainfall and the winter was the wettest and coldest this region has seen in over 15 years. The weather had a direct influence on the member’s usage and spending habits causing an operational deficit and a cash flow opportunity.

The first quarter of last year showed great promise as we were tracking ahead of budget however Mother Nature stepped in and the remainder of the year was difficult to say the least. The Annual Membership Meeting was held on Friday March 29th and the voting members approved three motions that were brought to the floor and elected three new board members. The results are listed below:

Motion #1 – The voting members approved a 2014YE true up assessment of $500 per Golf Member and $250 per non Golf Member.

Motion # 2 – The voting members approved a 2015 YE operation assessment of $25 per month for Golf Members and $12.50 per month for non Golf Members.

Motion # 3 – The voting members approved a dues increase of $10 per Golf Member and $5 per non Golf Member for fiscal year end 2015

The voting members elected Sally Probst, Patrick Keaton and Gene Lee to serve for a three year term.

I would like to thank the entire membership for their continuous support of the club and the entire Pine Lake Staff.

See you at the club soon,

DannyDanny SouzaGeneral Manager

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Tennis Tip by Robert Stephens, USPTA Pro1, Head Tennis Professional

Course Report by Richard McDanel, Certified Golf Course Superintendent

The weather roller coaster continues! The minute it warms, the rain begins preceding another cold front. This is not good for golf or growing grass. The greens aerification was delayed by 3 days in mid-March. I don’t feel like it will impact recovery time any, as the temperatures and cloudy conditions seem to be hampering that. All of the appropriate nutrients were applied to the greens prior to and during aerification. The timing of additional light applications of nutrients will correlate with an increase in growth as temperatures moderate. If too much additional nitrogen is applied at one time and conditions become optimal, excessive growth will occur resulting in slower green speeds and is also a waste of money. Mother Nature is ultimately in control.

Winter work is going well with the mulch being placed in plant beds and natural areas being the biggest task. The bunkers were inspected and sand was added as needed. Mowers are ready and golf accessories refurbished. The cart path renovation project will resume as soon as weather conditions permit - this involves dry soil conditions and a temperature of 45 degrees and rising. The placement of rip rap on the banks of the creek at the entrance is on schedule to be completed soon. All bermudagrass has been treated with a pre-emergent weed control for summer weeds.

Aerification of bermudagrass areas will begin in the near future. We need to start soon to avoid impacting tournaments and outings. This cultivation practice is implemented to create a healthier turf, resulting in better playing conditions.

The 3 new trees planted on hole #13 in memory of Randy Rummage were funded through a donation. In addition to being visually beautifying, they also will help protect the green from players attempting to use the 11th fairway as a lay up strategy when setting up their second shot. The first tree is a sugar maple, which will exhibit stunning fall color, while the others are crape myrtles providing colorful flowers from early July with recurrent bloom through September.

May great golfing and growing conditions return soon!

Slow down between points You may not be able to eliminate the anxiety and nervousness you feel before competition, but some of it can actually improve performance.

Instead you want to find ways to control and manage the stress of competition. If you tend to speed up and play fast when you are uncomfortable in a match try to remember to slow down between points. For example, you can take a few steps towards the back fence to regroup or focus on your racquet strings between points. Use this time to be aware of the match tempo and make adjustments to compete better in the match! Putting yourself in stressful situations during practice will also help you compete better in matches. You can play points/games with special rules and consequences. Also adjust your attitude when competing. Tennis is a game and it should be fun, enjoy the competitive challenge. Remember you cannot control the outcome, only your performance.


As we move into the Golf Season I wanted to send out a friendly reminder on some rules and etiquette that will help make your time at the club more enjoyable:

• Please be reminded that if you or your group has a starting time schedule but

you are not planning on using it, to either cancel on-line or call the Golf Shop who can cancel it for you, this helps us get as many

members out to play as possible.

• If you have less then four players in your group, but have a foursome signed up on the

tee sheet, please amend on-line or call the Golf Shop so that we can keep the tee sheet

current and up to date.

• Please remember to start at your scheduled time and not to earlier or later, unless the Golf Staff have been consulted.

• Please remember that it is your responsibility to keep up with the group in front of you and

not just in front of the group behind. If you are unable to keep pace with the group in front

of you and the group behind is playing faster, please let them play through.

• Please make an effort to repair your ball mark and one other on each green that you play.

• Please remember to place the rake outside of the bunker after you are done using it.

Golf News by Luke Smith, Head Golf Professional

Upcoming Demo Days

Ping:April 9th 3-7pm

Taylor Made:April 10th 2-6pm

Mizuno:April 18th 2-6pm

Titleist: May 4th 11-3pm

FlightScope launch Monitor

I have recently purchased a FlightScope launch monitor which is a Doppler radar that will give critical information about ball flight and club head characteristics during the impact area.

This piece of technology will be essential in helping fit clubs and give information that

will be valuable during the course of a lesson.

If you would like to schedule a fitting or a lesson

please contact me at 704-409-3165 or [email protected]


9 Holers News

The 9 – Holer season is under way in theory. The weather has kept us from playing, but does not stop us from

enjoying lunch together. You can still sign up if you are interested in joining. Our first official event was a Captains choice with the winning team of Barbara Clark, Jane Ann Gawlas and Joann Assad. Marilyn Folnsbee got the first Par the following week on Hole # 8.

We look forward to increasing our ranks and encourage you to join our group. If you would like a Trial run, come out some Thursday morning. We meet at 8:30am in the ladies locker room, start time is 9am. Spring has Sprung…Finally!

OMEGA News

T he OMEGA, Older Men Enjoying Golf Association, starts off the OMEGA year with our first match at home

hosting River Hills on the 4th and will host Rock Hill on the 17th. Official qualifiers are the Thursday prior to the tournament. Please come out and join PLCC Omega! If you are a male golf member and will be 55 years or older during the 2014 season, you are eligible to participate.

Golf ClubsCONTACT 9-HOLERS

Interested in joining? Contact Joann or Marilyn.

Joann Assad 704-573-9296Marilyn Folnsbee 704-545-6684

Bev Hickey 704-543-7632Judy Kaiser 704-882-9237

CONTACT OMEGA

Schedule posted on PineLakeCountryClub.com,

click the OMEGA link.

Truman Klipstein 704-578-1598 [email protected]

Tom Gatz 704-545-9530 [email protected]

Jack Sanders 704-364-9217 [email protected]


Steak Night Friday, April 11 5:30-8:00

Entrées are a’ la carte and cooked to order.

Enjoy the Salad Bar with

Homemade Dressings and Fully Loaded Baked Potato Bar.

RIB-EYE12 OZ. $19.9516 OZ. $22.95

CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF FILET MIGNON

6 OZ. $19.959 OZ. $22.95

FRESH CANADIAN SALMON

ENCRUSTED WITH POTATO & CITRUS BUTTER SAUCE

$16.95

TWIN CENTER CUT PORK CHOPS

SEARED CHOPS WITH APPLE DEMI SAUCE

$16.95RESERVATIONS PLEASE

OUR REGULAR LOUNGE MENU IS ALSO AVAILABLE NO RSVP NECESSARY!

TASTY TUESDAYSin the lounge |first tuesday of each month

THE MENU CHANGES, BUT NOT THE VALUE!

50% OFF SELECT BOTTLES

OF WINE*

*WITH PURCHASE OF BUFFET OR ENTREE

DESSERTS A’ LA CARTE

5-8 PM $9.95 ADULTS $5.95 KIDS


Easter BrunchSunday, April 20

Served in Two Sittings11:00 AM (Egg Hunt at 12:15)

OR1:30 PM (Egg Hunt at 2:30)

OUR MENU WILL INCLUDE:

FRESH SEASONAL FRUIT DISPLAYASSORTED PASTRIES

FRUIT MUFFINSWAFFLES WITH FRESH BLUEBERRIES

SCRAMBLED EGGSBACON

SMOKED VIRGINIA HAM CARVED TOP ROUND WITH HORSERADISH

SAUCESLICED LEG OF LAMB

BLACK GROUPER WITH A LEEK AND DILL LEMON BUR BLANC SAUCE

SALAD BAREGG NOODLES WITH

A BASIL MUSHROOM DEMI SAUCESAUTÉED GREEN BEANS

FRESH ROASTED VEGETABLESFONTINA MASHED POTATOES

MAC-N- CHEESECHICKEN FINGERS

STRAWBERRY SHORT CAKEKEY LIME PIE

PEANUT BUTTER PIECHOCOLATE CAKE

LEMON MERINGUE PIECHEESE CAKE

THE EASTER BUNNY WILL

HOST AN EGG HUNT

AFTER EACH

SITTING

RESERVATIONS REQUIREDADULTS $ 21.95 CHILDREN (6-11) $ 9.95

DON’T FORGET YOUR EASTER BASKET


MEXICAN DINNER

IN MULLIGAN’S FRIDAY, APRIL 255:30 - 8:00

¡THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL TEX-MEX MEAL!CHEFS KEN SNYDER & IAN ROSE

ARE PREPARING AN AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FEAST!!

SALAD BARMEXICAN RICE * REFRIED BEANSBEEF FAJITAS * PORK CARNITAS

GROUND BEEF TACO MEATCHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLEGRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH

ROASTED JALAPEÑO AND CHORIZO FLOUR TORTILLAS

WARM TORTILLA CHIPS WITHPICO DE GALLO * QUESO DIP

GUACAMOLE * SALSA

CHOCOLATE CAKETRES LECHES

FLAN

RESERVATIONS PLEASE$15.95 ADULTS $7.95 KIDS

THANK THE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT YOU ALL YEAR LONG

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL’S

LUNCHEONWEDNESDAY, APRIL 23

11:30-1:30

Shrimp GumboFresh Garden Salad Bar

Italian Meat and Cheese AntipastoFresh Fruit Salad

Southwest Grilled ChickenOriental Fried Rice

Roasted Vegetable BlendBaked Potato Bar

Fresh Baked Panino Rolls

Chef Dessert Display:Key Lime Pie

Mango Cheese CakeCookies and Cream Pie

Peanut Butter Pie

$12.50 PER PERSONCALL FOR RESERVATIONS

AUTHENTIC


SUNDAY BRUNCH

HOUSE AD11:30 - 1:30pm

A different menu each time, so look for your favorites!

Adults $12.95 Kids $7.95 (age 6-11)

age 5 & under eat freeCALL FOR RESERVATIONS

Buttermilk Pancakes whipped butter & maple syrup

French ToastOmelet StationEggs Any Style

Crisp BaconHash Browns

Soup Du JourFresh Garden Salad Bar

Chef Carving Station with

Virginia Baked Ham, Roasted Turkey,

Prime Rib or London Broil

Fresh Catch of the DayBourbon Glazed

SalmonChicken Marsala

Chicken ParmesanKen’s Famous Fried Chicken

Fresh VegetablesGarlic Mashed Potatoes

AND CHEF’S FAVORITE DESSERT SELECTION!


pine lake great

HOW GOOD IS YOUR CHILI?IS IT GOOD ENOUGH FOR SHOW?IS IT GOOD ENOUGH TO COMPETE?IS IT JUST A LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT?

Well it’s time for our first annual Great Chili cook off and tasting and we want your chili!

You do not have to enter a chili recipe to attend. All members are welcome to partici-pate in tasting and judging who makes the best chili at Pine Lake Country club.

Chef Ken’s Famous Chili will be Available!

Cole Slaw, Onions, Jalapeños, Cheddar Cheese, Cornbread, Naked Wings with assorted sauces,

Lanny Wings, Bratwurst, All Beef Dogs, grilled peppers and onions, Mac n Cheese,

Oversized Cookie Tray.

Adults - $15Children - 11 and Under - $7.95

Includes Hors D’oeuvres & Entertainment

by SykoSounds live 6-9

Live Music, Member Charge Bar, Taste your co-members favorite Chili recipe.

Call or sign up on our web site to attend for reservations to attend

Saturday May 10thPine Lake Cabana 5:30pm

Chef Ken Snyder will be on hand to announce the winners. If you want to enter your Chili recipe simply fill out the reg-istration form and e-mail it back to us. A 2 gallon minimum is required to enter the contest. Prizes will be awarded for the best chili, the worst chili and the most unique chili. Chef Ken will have sides and light hors for all members to enjoy.

tasting & Contest


PRIME RIB BUFFET

FRIDAY, MAY 23 5:30-8:00 PM

CHEF CARVED

SLOW ROASTED PRIME RIB OF BEEF

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST MEZZO LIMÓN

PENNE PASTA WITH YOUR CHOICE OF MARINARA OR VODKA SAUCE

FULLY LOADED BAKED POTATO & SALAD BAR

MIXED VEGETABLES

ASSORTED DESSERTS

KIDS MENU AVAILABLE

PLEASE CALL OR SIGN UP ON THE WEB SITE FOR RESERVATIONS

ADULTS $17 CHILDREN $8

MEMORIAL DAY COOKOUT

MONDAY, MAY 26

POOL OPENS AT 10:00 AM POOLSIDE BUFFET

AVAILABLE 11:30-3:30 PM FUN ALL DAY LONG!!!

Grilled Hamburgers Hot Dogs

Hickory smoked grilled chicken breast Pulled pork BBQ

French Fries Vegetable Pasta salad

Mixed Salad bowl Chilled water melon

Tomato and sweet onion salad

$9.95 ADULTS $6.95 KIDS *CALL & LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING*


MULLIGAN’S DINING ROOMChecck the Calendar for all Event Dates and Times

NINETEENTH HOLE LOUNGEMONDAY - CLOSED | TUESDAY - SUNDAY 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM


APRIL 2014SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT

1

TASTY TUESDAY

2

18 HOLERS PLAYDAY

3

9 HOLERS PLAYDAY

OMEGA HOME MATCH

4 5

6

SUNDAY BRUNCH

11:30-1:30

7

CLOSED

HICKORY GROVE

OUTING

8 9

18 HOLERS PLAYDAY

10

MASTERS

9 HOLERS SWAP DAY

11

MASTERS

STEAK NIGHT5:30-8:00

12

MASTERS

13

MASTERS

14

CLOSEDSPRING BREAK

TENNIS CAMP

15

TENNIS CAMP

16

18 HOLERS PLAYDAY

17

9 HOLERS PLAYDAY

OMEGA HOME MATCH

18 19

JR GOLFREGISTRATION

2:00

20

EASTER BRUNCH11:00 or 1:30

21

CLOSED

22 23

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL’S

LUNCHEON11:30-1:30

18 HOLERS PLAYDAY

24

9 HOLERS PLAYDAY

25

AUTHENTICMEXICAN DINNER

5:30-8:00

VT OUTING

26

SPRING MEMBER/ MEMBER

27

SPRING MEMBER/ MEMBER

28

CLOSED

SPORTS OUTREACH

OUTING

29 30

18 HOLERS PLAYDAY


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MAY 2014SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT

Pine Lake Country Club Club Life ... Country Setting

1

9 HOLERS MEMBER/ MEMBER

2

GUESTDAY

3

MEN’S PRESIDENTS

CUP ROUND 1

TENNIS SOCIAL

4JR GOLF CLINIC

SUNDAY BRUNCH

11:30-1:30

TITLEIST DEMO DAY

5

CLOSED

COVENANT GROVE

OUTING

6

LADIES MEMBER/ MEMBER

TASTY TUESDAY

7

LADIES MEMBER/ MEMBER

8

9 HOLERS MEMBER/ MEMBER

OMEGA QUALIFER

9

JR GOLF CLINIC

USTA TENNIS TOURNAMENT

10

CHILI COOKOFF


11

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

11:30 or 1pm RSVP


12

CLOSED

13 14

18 HOLERS PLAYDAY

15

9 HOLERS PLAYDAY

16

JR GOLF CLINIC

17

DON SMITH OPEN

18

9 HOLERS FUN COUPLES

JR GOLF CLINIC

19

CLOSED

20 21

18 HOLERS PLAYDAY

22

9 HOLERS PLAYDAY

CFMA GOLF OUTING

23

COUPLES TWILIGHT GOLF

JR CLINIC

PRIME RIB NIGHT

24

25

SUNDAY BRUNCH

26

MEMORIAL DAY

CLUB OPEN

POOL PARTY!

27

CLUB CLOSED

AERIFICATION

28

18 HOLERS PLAYDAY

AERIFICATION

29

9 HOLERS PLAYDAY

30 31

5504 Lebanon RoadCharlotte, NC 28227

704.545.4513

PineLakeCountryClub.com

GOLF SHOP

MONDAY - CLOSEDTUESDAY - SUNDAY7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

DRIVING RANGE

MONDAY - CLOSEDTUESDAY - SUNDAY

7:30 AM - 6:30

TENNIS COURTS

PLAYABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK8:00 AM - 10:00 PMCheck Website For Court Conditions

MULLIGAN’S DINING ROOM

CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR ALL EVENT DATES

AND TIMES

NINETEENTH HOLE LOUNGE

MONDAY - CLOSEDTUESDAY - SUNDAY

BUSINESS OFFICE

MONDAY - CLOSEDTUESDAY - FRIDAY7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

FITNESS CENTER

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

SNACK BAR

MONDAY - CLOSEDTUESDAY - FRIDAY10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

SATURDAY & SUNDAY7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Hours of Operation

Pine Lake Country Club Club Life .... Country Setting

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