PINEWILD COUNTRY CLUB PERSPECTIVE

PINEWILD MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION

The Summer Bash tournament was held on the 24^th of August. The format was a 4 man "shamble". All four golfers teed-off…the best drive was selected and all four golfers played their own ball from that point, counting two best balls. Winning teams were:

1^st…Randy Menear, Fred Healy, Jim Miller and Ron Davis

2^nd…Dick Horky, Jim Pryor, Ed Davidheiser and Jack Butler

3^rd…Keith Dunbar, George Watterworth, George Paszkiewicz and Frank Grimone

4^th…John Schmitt, Don Garrat, Sam Prosser and Bruce Townsend

5^th…Walt Danker, Leo Zande, Roger Clark and Manfred Buller

6^th…Doug Schmidt, Jeff Scofield, Len Block and a blind draw

7^th…Jim Destival, Paul Jones, John Snyder and Bob Maley

8^th…Mike Critzer, Vince Leone, Harry Porter and Ed Bohlender

9^th…Jack Godwin, Walt Kaczynski, Steve Blecharczyk and Bud Kanaley

10^th…Tim Moore, Miles Baldwin, Paul Kauffman and Tom Jones

11^th…Doug Leidy, Bill Graning, Dick Mack and William Kendrick

12^th…Mike Tencza, Fred Zimmerman, Harry Hoover and Tony Petricola

13^th…Allan Vernier, Andy Warren, Gary Tanner and Al Ashdown

14^th…Chuck Mills, Stainton Smith, Bill Kennedy and Gene Opdyke

The Pinewild Interclub team, led by Harold Bell, Ed Rackowski and Tom Cecka, shot 745 at Carolina Trace to hold on to its slim lead over the Beacon Ridge team. The next, and final, event of the year will be at Seven Lakes on Thursday, October 12^th with qualifying at the upcoming Peer Play on September 31^st. Don't miss your chance to help bring the trophy to Pinewild…sign-up in the locker room today!

Current standings are:

Pinewild…5123, Beacon Ridge…5170, Seven Lakes…5180, Foxfire…5237, Pinehurst…5340, Hyland Hills…5343, Carolina Trace…5344, Whispering Woods…5350 and Woodlake…5474

Congratulation to Bill Graning and Lenny Duckman…both scored a hole-in-one on the 15^th hole of the Magnolia course on the 26^th of August. As Hole-in-One Club member, both received a $200 cash award.

The last away game for the year is scheduled for The Legacy on the 31^st of October. Look for more information and sign-up in the locker room for a fun day of food and golf at one of the area's most popular courses.

The PMGA extends a warm welcome to new members Ken Powers and Jim Carrier.

Larry Perkinson, Publicity Chairman

PINEWILD WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION

It’s officially fall the best time of the year for golfing in North Carolina!

Another ‘You Go Girl’ congratulations to Karen Wirt for her Hole-in-One on Holly 3. Let’s get a few more before the end of the year.

Interclub I played their final match for this season on September 7 at Foxfire. The Pinewild Blues placed third overall. Way to go girls!!

It was a lovely day for Sadie Hawkins. There was a party going on at the 16th tee box, which slowed play a bit but it appears, a good time was had by all. Congratulations to the flight winners.

Our next Informal Guest day is October 5. Hopefully the weather will be perfect so our guests can have great outing. Solheim is October 9, 10, and 12. The sign-up sheet has already been filled. If you didn’t make it, sign–up as an alternate, things are always a-changing. Queen of the Hill is scheduled for October 16. All you Ace-of-the-Day’s start honing your skills.

October 12 and 13 is the Tar Heel 2-day tournament at Macgregor Downs. The last Pinetop is at Southern Pines on October 19.

We’ve invited the 9 Holers to join us the afternoon of October 26 for a scramble on the Magnolia back followed by a cocktail party. Only 36 from each organization can play so sign-up early.

Don’t forget to join the competition for Club Champion/President’s Cup, October 27 – 29. Wow, October is one very busy month.

Remember, the PWGA only functions through the efforts of its membership. Chairing a committee or a special event is not only your way to help, it’s a great way to support the organization and meet and work with a lot of great women. Let Carole Roth (or any board member) know what you are interested in volunteering to chair/co-chair for our 2007 season.

Everyone get out there and swing it. Whether the shot is straight or errant, just have fun. Sandy Gruin

Sandy Gruin

NINE HOLE LADIES GOLF LEAGUE…(AKA, NINE AND DINE GROUP)

Hello Golfers!!  Well what a great month we had with the weather turning into perfect golf weather. “Ain't it great”? I have lots to report this month so I will get started right away.

Remember, last month I told you that we were going to have our very popular 9/18 hole scramble…popular it was. All 72 slots were taken and played. It was a beautiful day and we all had a great time. You should have seen the dining room. The tournament committee, headed this time by Mary Jane Hegedus, placed delightful sprinkling cans with live greens and gardening tools set on each table. Everyone was hoping they would be the one to win the drawing for these centerpieces. Lunch was another delicious offering by Chef Todd and staff. Here is the outcome of the scramble.

First Place and second place were determined by score card decision due to a tie score of 27.

First Place…Connie Norman, Judy Preboske, Louise Clifford and Bobbie Mertins

Second Place…Carol Smith, Shirley Wake, Barb Vincenti and Marilyn Zimmerman

Third Place…Kathy Snider, Sue Zande, Carol Palmquist and Barb Rueb

Closest to the Pin…Pat Finerty (9) and Anita Brewer (18)

Congratulations to all of you. We all had so much fun that day. The PWGA has decided to host another scramble for the two leagues on THURSDAY, October 26th. Golf fee is $3.00 for the nine-hole league to be paid day of play. The sign-up sheet will be up at the end of September. This will fill-up fast so get you name in early. 

The Nine Hole League is hosting a "Rally for the Cure" fund raiser for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation on October 17^th. This is a regular play-day and is voluntary for players. Those who wish to participate in the fund raiser should sign-up beforehand. The fee is $15.00 paid to the Foundation. For the fee, you may receive a free subscription to “Golf for Women” magazine. There will be prizes given out at lunch time. Lunch will be the regular Tuesday Buffet. (no ordering off the menu) The play-day is open to all our members, so you may chose to play without participating in the fund raiser. Those who decide to do that will not be eligible for any prizes. In addition, one of our members, Barb Vincenti, has made and donated beautiful pierced earrings using the pink ribbon logo. These are being sold for $2.00 a pair. All monies for the earrings will be sent to the foundation.    This is a popular outing, so sign-up early. 

The Nine Hole Golf League is a group of all level golfers that meet on Tuesdays for nine holes of golf and lunch.  It is a great way to enjoy the game and make wonderful friendships. We will be having our elections of board officers this month. If you are interested in serving on the board for next year, or interested in joining our league, please call Sue Rantala at 215-4518 or Fran Mellios at 215-0738. 

 Jerry & Sue Wisniewski

UPDATED UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, October 8^th – Twilight Golf at 3 on the Holly

Monday, October 9^th – Ladies Bridge Luncheon

October 9^th, 10^th and 12^th – PWGA’s Solheim Cup

Wednesday, October 11^th – Duplicate Bridge

Friday, October 13^th – Chef’s Cooking Class

Monday, October 16^th – PWGA’s Queen of the Hill

Friday, October 20^th – Pub Night with Joyner, Young & Marie

Sunday, October 22^nd – Par Chasers 18-hole Event

Monday, October 23^rd – Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, October 26^th – PWGA/9-Holers Scramble

October 27^th, 28^th and 29thth – Club Championships and President’s Cup

Sunday, October 29^th – DAYLIGHT savings time ends

Tuesday, October 31^st – Nine Holes Ladies Closing Event…Happy Halloween

Sunday, November 5^th – Breakfast Served starting at 8

CARD FUNCTIONS

Ladies’ Bridge Luncheon

Second Monday of Each Month [October 9^th and November 14^th]

We invite you to join us from 10:00am – 2:30pm

“Social Bridge for all Levels”

For Reservations - please call Karyn Molnar at 910.215.5946

Pinewild Duplicate Bridge

Wednesday, October 11^th and November 15^th

Pinewild Clubhouse at 7:00 pm

Please Call – Beverly J. Shebs 295-5058

DINNER NEWS

SOCIAL TWO-HOURS have been held on selected evenings...a GREAT way to meet new members.

We will have beverage specials, free appetizers and a limited food menu…

See you on FRIDAY October 6^th …No Reservations Needed…

PUB NIGHT on October the 20^th…with Joyner, Young & Marie LIVE…3 hours of entertainment starting at 6:30PM…More information and sign-up available in the clubhouse foyer

Dinner starting at 6:00pm will consist of a Buffet of Tossed Salad & Dressings, Marinated Cabbage Slaw, Fresh Fruit, Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream, Braised Cabbage, Chicken Wiener Schnitzel with Capers, Bratwurst with Rolls and Spicy Brown Mustard and for Dessert…Warm Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream, Tea & Coffee

$18.95++ per person

BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED…

Starting November 6^th, Breakfast will be served every Sunday morning from 8 to 11AM through February…

no reservations needed…Great Menu choices...with something for everyone!!!

SAVE THE DATE…FRIDAY NIGHT DINING...November 17th...stay tuned for the details…

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

Email dining@pinewildcc.com

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Thomas & Sue McDowell

Chicago, IL

Edward & Bozena Bator

Fayetteville, NC

William & Kerrin Klussman

Alpharetta, GA

Brent & Dede Bailey

Pinehurst, NC

Thomas & Jane Fagan

Pinehurst, NC

NEWS, NEWS and more NEWS!!!

Thanks to ALL those who participated in the recent Member/Guest…the great weather made for a special event. Congrats to the winners of the overall Men’s and Women’s divisions…Walt Danker & Dan Daniels and Linda Critzer & Jo Walker. A special thanks to Rick & Gean Grieshaber for ALL their efforts as member liaisons for the event.

Mark you calendars for the President’s Cup & Club Championships which will be held on the 27^th through 29^th of October [Friday – Sunday]…the sign-up will be posted three weeks prior to the event.

With the cooler fall/winter weather that will soon be upon us, please review the following tennis court information…

To receive Tennis [or Golf Course for that matter] information on facility conditions…please call 910.295.0358

If morning rain/frost or freezing & thawing “closes” the tennis courts in the morning, the status of the courts will be reevaluated at 1:00PM. At this point, it will be determined if the courts could be opened for play.

Please call the Golf Shop for any updates after 1:00PM if this situation occurs [910.295.5145]

Good golfing and enjoy the fall.

Christopher Little, PGA

Club Manager

TRICK or TREAT…

The Oxton Circle Walkers would like to invite all pre-school and early elementary school children to Trick or Treat around Oxton Circle on Sunday, October 29^th between 3:00PM and 5:00PM.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Oxton Circle residents who choose to participate will indicate so by turning on their post lights or front porch lights. This is our 3^rd annual “Trick or Treat” walk, and we look forward to seeing all the little ghosts & goblins and their parents again this year.

For more information, please call Sue Rantala at 910.215.4518