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Free SevenSeven yearsyears ofof providingpr the best golf Spring 2016 informationi for ChaCharlotte & the Piedmont CCHAMPIONSHAMPIONS RRETREATETREAT OOnene ooff a kkindind PPalmer-Nicklaus-Playeralmer-Nicklaus-Player designdesign CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL Spring 2 A short wedge from heaven Discover High Meadows Golf & Country Club Warm friendly environment, nestled in the beautiful western Blue Ridge Mountains, with our first tee at 3200’ A private member-owned Country Club Now accepting new memberships 1288 Country Club Road á Roaring Gap, NC 336-363-2622 á www.highmeadowscountryclub.com Spring CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL 3 SSignetignet GolfGolf toto managemanage TTilleryiller y TraditionTradition illery Tradition Country Club, a semi-private golf club on Lake TTillery, founded by J.T. Russell in 2001 and has been owned by the Russell family since his passing in April 2010, has selected Signet Golf Associates to provide club management services. Specializing in upscale semi-private clubs, Signet’s primary goal is to attract more golfers, while also encouraging families to become more involved in the club, which is located in a scenic but rural area along the edge of the Uwharrie National Forest about 15 miles east of Albemarle. “Tillery Tradition is the hidden gem of the Uwharries. It’s really a Clubhouse at Tillery Tradition Country Club spectacular course with a great clubhouse and fi rst-class amenities,” said Signet president Peter Dejak. “We’re excited to be working with For info or to book a tee time, call 910-439-5578 or go to: the Russell family to manage such an outstanding facility.” www.TilleryTradition.com. Escape to Olde Sycamore where members become family... Aerial view of Lake Tillery Th e contract began on February 1 and has already produced results. Signifi cant areas on fi ve of the greens were re-surfaced in March with bent grass sod. Smaller areas on other greens were addressed and the overall Junior Membership 34 & under agronomic eff orts have been elevated. Individual Monthly Dues $175 One-time initiation fee: Family Monthly Dues $201 A new fl eet of golf carts is on the way, along with new range balls and $350 Individual / $500 family • Senior Membership 55 & Over interior improvements to the golf shop and the clubhouse overlooking the Individual Monthly Dues $192 18th green. Receive 1 month free plus Family Monthly Dues $217 discounted range & cart package! • Ages of 35 & 54 “When golfers enter the club, they drive over a hill and see a gorgeous Individual Monthly Dues $224 facility. First impressions are important and we feel confi dent that guests MembersMembers enjoyenjoy clubclub privilegesprivileges Family Monthly Dues $234 • Corporate Membership arriving at Tillery Tradition will be impressed not only by what they see, as well as unlimited golf on the but also what they experience,” said Ted Staats, director of club operations $1000 Initiation Fee, dues per member award-winning Tom Jackson $217 Includes up to (6) dues paying for Signet. “Th e course has wide hitting areas, rolling greens and bunkers designated members. that are not overbearing.” signature course! Current rates for 18 holes with cart are $38 on weekdays and $45 on For more information contact the Membership & Events Director: weekends. Junior rates are $25 weekdays and $30 on weekends. 704-573-1000 (ext 2) ~ www.oldesycamoregolf.com Twilight rates are also available. 4 CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL Spring PPutut tthehe ““roll”roll” bbackack inin youryour putting!putting! on’t judge this new putter by locally owned Trilogix Golf by its looks, take a couple of test rolls with this round face beauty and Th e roundr surface combined with the Dwatch your putting game improve. prop- ere diameter creates a strike just above the eequator of the ball. Th is creates Th e engineering, science, and raw innovation immedi- atea over-spin, encouraging an inside the putters are simple yet eff ective. Exact immediate end-over-endddllhihl roll, which leadsd to a more pure roll and heel-toe weighting allows the putter to maintain more consistency, eliminating the immediate slide or skid created by a its horizontal balance, in turn creating a more conventional square faced putter. pure putter stroke through the ball. It also cre- ates a larger sweet spot, which helps to propel “Once the ball gets rolling faster, it tends to stay on a truer line to the the ball with more velocity. Th is means fewer hole,” stated Barnett. “With a cleaner stroke at the ball the golfers will putts left short, even on miss hits. fi nd a more consistent putting stroke, and lower scores.” “I have intentionally de-energized the hitting zone, very slightly, to put Another big factor is that the cylin- feel back into putting,” said Trilogix Golf President and COO Ronald drical design leaves less putter surface Barnett. “I want you to actually ‘feel’ the diff erence between a 5 and 10 contacting the ground. Th is greatly foot putt. Too oft en with inserts etc., the ball tends to explode off the reduces the chance of scuffi ng the heel putter’s face. I want the ball to explode off my driver, not my putter! or toe on the putting surface due to uneven lies or miss hit putts. Th e 4.25” putter length, which is the same as the diameter of the golf hole, allows for the greatest chance to visualize a channel or gutter to the hole, Whether you are a beginner or a Tour Pro, you can start to rollll the h ball b ll instead of a single line. An added visual benefi t to making more short putts. more consistently with the exciting and innovative new putter made by Trilogix Golf. Make your playing partners envious when you sink putts What makes this putter so unique, other than it’s eye-catching and pleas- from seemingly everywhere. And, that’s exactly what this putter has been ing design? Th e physics behind what produces a “pure strike” is the rolled designed to do. face. Bridgestone B-330 golf ball Adams Blue irons BLOWOUT! steel or graphite available Save Big! $29.95 / dz OR 2 dz / $55 starting at $299 2014 model only! 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Its timeless elegance and historic signifi cance has been maintained dations to Tbeautifully through its renovations and updates with a modern sparkle of enhance your coastal décor. stay while at the King and Originally built in 1935 as a dance club, the current resort became a hotel in Prince: 1941 and has now captured a loyal following of ocean-loving visitors, couples, families, friends and golfers. Th e King and Prince is the island’s only oceanfront • Cap Fendig’s Lighthouse Trolley Tours is owned and operated by life-long full-service resort just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. resident Cap Fendig, whose family goes back to the mid 1800’s. Take one of Cap’s trolley tours to learn more about the area’s unique history, secrets of the Th e resort is on the National Register of Historic Places and a member of Histor- island and hidden getaways. ic Hotels of America with its Mediterranean-style architecture which has never CapC is passionate about the area been compromised adding to the charm and luxury of the Resort. andan will captivate you with his storiesst of St. Simon’s Island. Th e newly remodeled full-menu ECHO restaurant has ocean-view indoor or outdoor seating and off ers a delicious dining choice right on property. Chef de • Bike paths Rent a bike and Cuisine, James Flack has taken local fl avor to new heights. “We take pride in setse out exploring the island with serving the very best local ingredients that Georgia has to off er. We use fresh itsits over 30 miles of bike paths. Georgia shrimp, Georgia meats, local cheeses, Savannah Bee honeycomb, and CycleC along paths surrounded of course, by beautiful mossy live oaks, Georgia marshlands,m river views and peaches!” oceanoc views. You will pass his- toricto markers and sites around Th e Resort every bendbd and d may even see a tree spirit or two. Explore island treasures by is set on cycling to the island’s shopping hot spots - Pier Village and Red Fern Village. the south- east end of • St.