The PMGA 2003 Season Finale will be held on Friday, November 14^th, with our traditional Breakfast at 7:30 am & following Business Meeting, Golf and the annual Awards Reception following golf. This year, we will hold a Special Meeting preceding our regular Business Meeting to consider revision of our by-laws.

The revised by-laws will be posted in the locker room and on the website beginning October 31^st, 2003 for your review. Should you have any questions regarding the changes proposed, please contact the chairman of the 2004 Nomination committee via e-mail at pekauffman@mindspring.com . The comment period is from October 31^st, 2003 to November 10^th, 2003.

For those unable to attend, Absentee ballots will be available in the golf shop. Seal the completed, unsigned, Absentee ballot in a small envelope and seal the small envelope in a large envelope with your name on it addressed to the PMGA nominating committee. To be counted, the Absentee ballot must be returned by Thursday November 13^th, 2003 and sealed in this manner by 5:00 pm.

We are expecting a large turnout and are planning to accommodate everyone at breakfast, the Business meeting and Awards reception and 180 for golf. Sign-up in the locker room begins on October 31^st, 2003.

Congratulations to our last Ace of the Day, Judy Mills with her outstanding 79 gross. The competitors for this years “Queen of the Hill” tournament were Amy Higgins, Talie Tuffnell, Pat Milburn, MaryAnn Smith, Shirley Wake, Marie Gilbertson, Carole Roth, Paula Montgomery, Joan Vincent and Debbie Regula. Chris Robertson bestowed the "coveted" crown on Carole Roth who just edged out Pat Milburn. The big ceremony will take place at out closing luncheon.

Last month Sue Wilson had her personal best, but she was hot again this month and broke her record with a 90 on the Holly. Low rounds were also had by Debbie Regula and Mary Ann Smith…and how about Amy Higgins having an Eagle on #5 Magnolia. It takes me that many to reach her drive!!!

Our team matches are over now and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the ladies who supported our teams this year.

Winners for Pinetops at Foxfire were: Flight 2…Talie Tuffnell with 2^nd Low Net, Flight 5…Diana Santilli with 1^st Low Gross, Flight 7…Phyllis Clark with 1^st Low Gross and Hester Ham with 1^st Low Net and Flight 11…Jean Vincenti with 1^st Low Net

Our Pinetops team came in 4^th place for the season. The last Tar Heels was played at Cape Fear CC in Wilmington. Seventeen ladies played in the rain and wind, but a fun time was had by all.

Winners were: Flight 1…Ginger Lash with 1^st Low Gross and Judith Kelley with 2^nd Low Net, Flight 3…Gay Strojny with 1^st Low Net, Flight 4…Jean Dix with 1^st Low Gross and Flight 6…Carol Smith with 2^nd Low Net.

Then there is always the shopping contest afterwards, I usually win but I didn't even place this year!  I hope to see some more girls come out and play in this fun competition next year…they are looking for some new clubs to join also. Our Interclub team finished in 3rd place for the year.

The Halloween event has filled up fast and promises to be as much fun as last year. Carol Smith and Kathy Lannon have a great lunch in store and there will be prizes for the costumes. November 11^th is the last “guest day” for the year. Again Amy and Norma have put together a special day for our friends.

If you haven't noticed by now, there is a new poster in our locker room. Since there are so many ladies playing golf and this year we had about 16 new faces, we as a board thought it would be nice to be recognized. Pat Milburn did a great job in painting the golf bag. Many thanks go out to Linda Critzer and Janet Waters for assembling the pictures.

I would like to welcome new members Cindy Edgar and Nancy Reutter. Just a friendly reminder that you can still join the Hole-in-One Club. Please mark your calendars for our closing luncheon on December 2^nd. I wish to thank the nominating committee, chaired by Linda Bell for working so diligently to come up with a slate for next year.

It has been my great pleasure to serve as your President this past year. I have had a hard working board who were very conscientious of all our members. I extend many thanks also to my chairwomen who helped make for a very successful year, and I especially want to thank all of you for helping me get through a difficult year with my husband. Your cards, prayers and encouragement have meant a lot to me. Good luck to next year's board and thanks again to: V.P.: Gayle Welter, Secretary: Sue Lambert, Treasurer: Shirley Ray, Tournament: Amy Higgins, Assist. Tournament: Norma Hyland, Social: Kathy Lannon, Members at Large: Carol Smith & Lucille Casey and Past President: Linda Critzer

Connie Desmond

Friday, November 7^th – Friday Night Dining
Sunday, November 9^th – Twilight Golf [Holly at 2:30]
Monday, November 10^th – Ladies Bridge Luncheon
Wednesday, November 12^th – Duplicate Bridge
Friday, November 14^th – PMGA Finale
Saturday & Sunday, November 15^th & 16^th – Ringer/Turkey Shoot
Monday, November 17^th – Holly Closed
Tuesday, November 18^th – CPGA Pro-Member
Sunday, November 23^rd – Par Chasers [Holly at 2:30]
Monday, November 24^th – Magnolia Closed
Tuesday, November 25^th – PWGA Final Play Day
Thursday, November 27^th – Happy Thanksgiving [Facilities closed at Noon]
Friday, November 28^th – Social Two-Hour
Monday, December 1^st – Holly Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, December 2^nd, 3^rd & 4^th – CPGA Pro-Pro
Sunday, December 7^th – Twilight Golf [Magnolia at 2:30]
Monday, December 8^th – Magnolia Closed
Monday, December 8^th – Ladies Bridge Luncheon
Wednesday, December 10^th – Duplicate Bridge
Friday, December 12^th – Social Two Hour & the “Member Shopping Party”
Sunday, December 14^th – Par Chasers [Magnolia at 2:30]
Monday, December 15^th – Holly Closed
Thursday, December 18^th – Card/Game Night
Monday, December 22^nd – Magnolia Closed
Wednesday, December 24^th – Facilities Closed at 3:00
Thursday, December 25^th – Merry Christmas…Facilities Closed
Monday, December 29^th – Holly Closed
Thursday, January 1^st – Happy New Year…Bloody Mary Bash [Magnolia]
Monday & Tuesday, January 5^th & 6^th – Magnolia Closed

Ladies’ Bridge Luncheon
Second Monday of Each Month [November 10^th and December 8^th]
We invite you to join us from 10:00am – 2:30pm
“Social Bridge for all Levels”
For Reservations - please call Cecilia Ten braak 295-4571

Men’s and Ladies’ Card/Game Night
December 18^th

Pinewild Duplicate Bridge
Wednesday, November 12^th and December 10^th
Pinewild Clubhouse at 7:00 pm
Please Call – Beverly J. Shebs 295-5058

BREAKFAST will be served every Sunday morning starting on the 9^th of November…from 8:00AM through 11:00AM. There will be a number of menu items to choose from - with something for everyone!  No reservations are needed for Breakfast

SOCIAL TWO-HOURS have been held on selected Friday Afternoons...a GREAT way to meet new members.  From 5:00PM to 7:00PM, we will have beverage specials, free appetizers and a limited food menu that will suit you to a TEE.

See you on FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28^th and DECEMBER 12^th
No Reservations Needed

Please call 295-5732 to make all your dining reservations, or for any questions that you may have.  Email dining@pinewildcc.com

We have had some great “mild summer” weather this fall…what a contrast to last year when October was so wet following the extremely hot & dry summer of 2002. We deserve this weather folks, let’s hope it lasts through February.

Mark your Calendar - Friday December the 12^th is the date for the MEMBER'S SHOPPING PARTY where you can get some great deals on gifts for Christmas from the Golf Shop. The frenzy will start at 4:00PM, with the Social-Two hour starting at 5:00PM.

 

Congratulations to the winners of the 2003 President’s Cup/Club Championship, they were as follows:

Men’s Club Champion – Duaine Robertson – 225 [3 rounds gross] one stroke ahead of Mike Critzer

Men President’s Cup – Mike Critzer – 137 [2 rounds net]

Ladies’ Club Champion – Judy Mills – 253 [3 rounds gross] five strokes ahead of Diane Vosilus

Ladies’ President’s Cup – Judy Mills – 142...winning in a scorecard playoff over Diane Vosilus

Thanks to all the participants, it was a great event because of your support

 

Pinewild has had another extremely busy year, with numerous very successful events and great member participation – Thank You for your support. The calendars for 2004 will be mailed to the membership during the first part of December.

 

With the onset of the colder winter months...please pay attention and respect the "Court Closure" signs on the Tennis Courts. As the courts are freezing and thawing throughout the day, we want to eliminate any chance of damage to the courts.

 

Join us for the Pro-Member on the 18^th of November…This will be an eighteen-hole Pro-AM which will be contested over the Holly Course. The shotgun will commence at 10:30 AM, and teams will consist of (Male or Female) – One CPGA Professional, One Pinewild Member, and Two Guests. The Entry Fee is $70.00 per Person, and includes All Golf related charges, Lunch, Member Breakfast/Drawing Party on Tuesday the 18^th before golf [at 8:30am]. The Sign-up is located in the clubhouse. It is a great event, and we look forward to seeing you there!

 

On behalf of ownership and the entire Pinewild Country Club of Pinehurst staff, we wish you and yours a safe and joyous Holiday Season.

Christopher Little, PGA
Club Manager