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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.

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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 pprivilegesrivileges 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-e er diameter creates a strike just above the e equator 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.

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he reputation of the famed King and Prince Hotel and Resort precedes recommen- itself. 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 CCap is passionate about the area been compromised adding to the charm and luxury of the Resort. anand will captivate you with his sstoriest 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 ssete out exploring the island with serving the very best local ingredients that Georgia has to off er. We use fresh ititss over 30 miles of bike paths. Georgia shrimp, Georgia meats, local cheeses, Savannah Bee honeycomb, and CCycle along paths surrounded of course, by beautiful mossy live oaks, Georgia mmarshlands, river views and peaches!” ooceanc views. You will pass his- totoric markers and sites around Th e Resort every bdbend 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. Simon’s Lighthouse and Museum Climb 129 steps to experience the most St. Simon’s spectacular views of the south end of St. Simons Island, Island, neighboring Jekyll Island and the main- with the land (Brunswick). Th e current lighthouse and King and the lighthouse keeper’s dwelling were rebuilt in Prince 1872 aft er Confederate forces destroyed it in Golf Club just minutes away on the north end of the island. Originally opened 1862. Th e red-brick dwelling, a unique Victorian in 1989 and designed by Joe Lee, the course got a complete $3.6-million make- design which draws the eye upward to the tower, over in 2009 restoring the course’s original design but utilizing the latest surface houses a museum and gift shop. technology. Whether you are on your way south to Florida Golf may be the lure to the King and Prince, but the enjoyment of St, Simon’s or just want a romantic or family getaway, visit Island on the Golden Isles doesn’t end with the fi nal putt. the “Golden Isles” of Georgia for an unforget- table experience on St. Simon’s Island. In 2014, St. Simons Island was voted America’s #1 Favorite Romantic Town as well as America’s #1 Favorite Beach Town by Travel + Leisure Magazine. To get your own King & Prince experience go St. Simons Island has glorious beaches that can stretch out for hundreds of yards to KINGandPRINCE.com or call at low tide while high tide has ample beach for body surfi ng. 1-800-342-0212 for reservations and golf course information. Th ere are so many other things to enjoy and discover on St. Simons Island besides the beautiful beaches and golf. Th e following are some of our Spring CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL 7

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f you’ve never been club fi tted you’re probably using the wrong clubs - and UsingU the wrong clubs can get you in all kinds of you’re not alone. A lot of golfers either think they’re at a level where they trouble.tr Th e wrong clubs could cause your aim Idon’t need to be club fi t, or they’re beginners who think they need to work to be off and the weight of the club plays a big on their game before doing a club fi tting, but in order to get your game where rolero in that- shaft fl ex does too. Even the smallest you want it- you need to be fi t right off the bat. thingth like grip size can prevent a golfer from hav- ingin the kind of game he or she wants. If your grip Club fi tting assures a golfer is using the right clubs with the right length, the is too small you may put a vice grip on your club. right shaft fl ex, grip size and lie degree. But most golfers buy a set of clubs be- Th e same could happen if your grip is too large. causeca they like the looks of them. So instead ofof adjusting their clubs to their body they Simply put, everybody needs to be fi t for clubs and they need to be fi t on the adjustad their body to their clubs. grass. Th e big box stores fi t indoors and off of mats which makes all the clubs feel like they play really good. But, when SomeoneSo who’s playing with clubs that are you get them outside it’s a diff erent story. tooto short will, overtime, fi gure out how to If you play on the grass you need to be fi t makem them work by bending over more and on the grass- period. cheatingch with the end of the grip. When you do that, if you’re a right-handed player, your Club fi tting just makes everything about leftleft hand will do things it’s not supposed to the game much easier, and what golfer do in a golf swing. doesn’t want that?

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ort Mill Golf Club proved to be the perfect place for the 2016 Carolinas PGA Global Golf Sales Area VI Meeting and Golf Challenge presented by Bionic FGlove & the PGA Tour. Area PGA members gathered for an election, education, fellowship and golf. Head PGA Professional Jason Toryk from Carmel CC “Th e thing I really like about this promotion is the ‘cool’ factor – being able to guar- edged out Tom Reneau from Accelerated Golf antee you can golf in the heart of summer in temperatures less than 80° ,,” says Brian Academy in the Area VI Director Election. Barnes, general manager of Beech Mountain Club. “I used to live in the Triangle area of North Carolina, where high temperatures and humidity each summer can be Th e Donald Ross course was in great con- rough. We want people to know they can escape those conditions and play golf in comfort.” dition, and Tim Straub, head golf coach at Davidson College and Blair Smith, 1st assis- tant at Catawba Country Club in Hickory took Mark La Pointe, Blair Smith & Golfers who book the Summer of 79 package are assured a win-win situation. Th ey Tim Straub get to play a very good course with a high probability of cool summer temperatures. full advantage capturing the Area Challenge And if they happen to tee it up on a rare occasion when the mercury does reach 80, title. Straub and Smith will advance with their Area Director Marc Lapointe to the they are rewarded with a complimentary round. Carolinas PGA Area Challenge Section Championship on Monday, October 10th, at the Greensboro CC – Farm Course. While pleasant temperatures are promised, there is another reason golfers should consider Beech Mountain. Th e course at Beech Mountain Club is quite picturesque, Straub and Smith also each earned a spot in the new Global Golf Sales Par-3 Cup, perched on a number of north-facing ridges. Superb views into Tennessee and Vir- a $1,000 per hole skins game on Monday, November 28 before the CPGA Pro-Pro ginia are common from multiple vantage points. Championship at Pinewild Country Club’s par-3 “Azalea” course featuring 72 PGA Professionals. Th e design of the course is also superb. Noted architect Willard Byrd took advantage Fort Mill Golf Club is part of the Leroy Springs & Company that off ers a beautiful of high mountain terrain to craft a playable – yet challenging – 18-hole layout. Th e portfolio of four semi-private, 18-hole courses (Springfi eld, Lancaster, Chester par-3s are especially dramatic, with three of them routed downhill over ponds. & Ft. Mill) designed by renowned architects Donald Ross, George Cobb, Russell Breeden and Clyde Johnston. With all courses conveniently located in upstate Golfers interested in the Summer of 79 stay & play package can choose from 700+ South Carolina in the Charlotte area, each course has a growing membership, and lodging options including inns, condominiums, chalets and vacation homes. Th e off er is valid for individuals and groups up to 20. And, if one round isn’t enough, off ers lessons, clinics, outings and club tournaments. Spring CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL 9 EDGEWATER GOLF CLUB – Lancaster, SC Challenge and beauty for the right price

olfers are fi nding that making the comfortable ride to Edgewater Golf Th e Edge Club near Lancaster, SC, is well worth the trip for the playability of the Rewards Program Gcourse, the hospitality and the price. is easy and straight forward. Th ere is Edgewater Golf Club fi rst opened for play in 2008. Th e course was designed by no accumulated Bruce Brodsky with a completely secluded feel that tumbles across rolling hills points; they are covered with a blanket of matures trees. Th e terrain is as scenic as it is challeng- award percentages ing, providing the layout with dramatic elevation changes and plenty of water (called “Points”). including the beautiful Fishing Creek Lake. Just provide your name when you check-in and tell us you are a Senior Edge Player. It is that easy. In addition to the natural hazards, there are numerous strategically placed bun- No membership cards, no numbers to remember and no initiation fee. Program kers lurking along the greensides. An abundance of wildlife also calls the golf participants earn a dollar percentage for each dollar spent on green fees and cart course home, so don’t be surprised if you see deer or turkeys roaming the course. fees at Edgewater Golf Club.

If you want a demanding course, voted one of the toughest courses in the Char- As an example: Spend $30 on green fees/cart fees and receive 10% worth of lotte area by the Charlotte Business Journal, it’s there from the back tees. Th e “Points” toward future green/cart fees. Currently that value is worth $3.00 to- par-3 fourth hole features an island tee and asks players to hit a 230-yard, uphill wards your next purchase of green/cart fees. You can redeem Rewards for green shot over water to a green protected by a steep front. Th e longest hole on the fee, cart fee and range utilization. course is #5, a par-5 that plays to 570 yards. Th e shortest hole at Edgewater Golf Senior Edge participants must be 55 and older and can redeem points Mon- Club is # 8, a par-3 that plays to 173 day-Friday aft er 10am. Players Edge yards from the back tees. EDGEWATER GOLF CLUB participants’ redemption period is An unforgettable golf experience the same as the seniors, while the If you want something less than the Ladies Edge participants can redeem back tees, Edgewater off ers that, too. their points Monday-Th ursday aft er Th e course has fi ve sets of tee sta- 10am. tions. Th e greens are big and gently contoured, not overdone. Par for the Edgewater is dedicated to off ering all course is 72. From the back tees the levels of golfers a premium expe- course plays to 7,103 yards. From the rience without the premium price. forward tees the course plays to 4,717 Golfers can make tee-times by calling yards. Play forward and enjoy your 803-283-9800, or logon at round. www.edgewatergc.com.

Th e Edgewater staff will make the Directions from I-485: fi rst positive impression - meeting Take Highway 521 South Turn right you at the parking lot with your cart, on Highway 9 in Lancaster, SC. Fol- verifying your tee time and off ering low for 4.3 Miles. Turn left on Grace directions to the pro shop and driving Avenue at stop light (you’ll see Springs range. And the best part - only $40 Grace Plant entrance). Follow for 1.9 during the week, ($49 weekends) - Miles. Bear right on Bethel Road (#S- you get a great course, free range balls, 29-187) just before Victory Worship and coolers full of cold bottled water Center. Follow for 1.6 Miles. Turn every few holes. right on Bethel Boat Landing Road (#S-29-296). Follow for 2.7 Miles. At Edgewater and its two sister Championship course ~ Great customer service Bethel Boat Landing Road becomes courses, Stonebridge and Larkin Golf Catawba Ridge Boulevard Follow Ca- Clubs, golfers can also take advantage Practice/Teaching facility ~ Wildlife tawba Ridge Boulevard for 2.8 miles, of additional savings by be a part of 2380 Catawaba Ridge Blvd ~ Lancaster, SC 29720 ~ 803-283-9800 Golf Shop will be on your left . their “Edge Program”. www.Edgewatergc.com 10 CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL Spring What does your golf bucket list look like? hile watching past Open Championships, how many times have class spas that you wondered what it would be like to play the variety of shots, as most of our Wdictated by the ubiquitous winds, on those wonderful seaside golf chosen 5 star links courses in the Rota as the best golfers in the world compete for the coveted hotels have on Claret Jug? property.

It is possible to answer those questions while experiencing the golf trip of your Aft er golf and and your friend’s lives. TThruhru tthehe LLinks,inks, LLtdtd based in Cork, Ireland (with an a few pints at Indian Land, SC sales offi ce) specializes in the planning and delivery of your the club, or OOldld HeadHead GolfGolf LLinksinks ~ CCountyounty CCork,ork, IrelandIreland customized overseas golf tour. uptown with your caddies, Thru the Links’ fi rst class service off ers golf tours to Ireland, Scotland, England everyone meets up at the hotel with the evening in front of them. Of course, and Wales, as well sightseeing trips. (www.thruthelinks.com) Thru the Links has made dinner reservations for the group at a wonderful restaurant or local pub to complete the day. Booking your 5 star accommodations and chauff eured Mercedes luxury Riada makes your trip comfortable and carefree as all of the tour’s details have been personally handled by Thru the Links. Thru the Links’ signature is the personal touch from initial planning stages to arrival through your homeward departure. Th ey believe that successful golf tours do not just happen…it is what they do. Th ey also specialize l i li in Couple’s i C l Golf ’ G Tours.lf While T Whil the lads th are playing l Ballybun- d l i Bllb ion or Lahinch with preferred and confi rmed tee times, Thru the Links provides Discussing a trip? Or ready to plan and book it? Please contact Tim Swift at the ladies with a day trip to a crystal factory, local cooking class or to the world 716.316.3046 to begin your customized tour preparations for 2016 Fall or 2017.

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R1. Apple Valley Golf Course - Lake Lure 3. Birkdale Golf Club - Huntersville 7. Carolina Crossing Golf Club - York. SC 11. Resort 18 ~ 828-694-3000 Public 18 ~ 704-895-8038 Public 18 ~ 803-684-5878 R2. Bald Mountain Golf Course - Lake Lure 4. Briar Creek Golf Club- High Shoals 8. Carolina Golf & Country Club - Charlotte 12. Resort 18 ~ 828-694-3000 Semi-Private 18~ 704-922-4208 Private 18 ~ 704-392-6363 1. Ballantyne Country Club - Charotte 5. Cabarrus Country Club - Concord 9. Carolina Lakes Golf Club - Indian Land 14. Private 18 ~ 704-544-9755 Private 18 ~ 704-786-8154 Public 18 ~ 803-547-9688 2. Ballantyne Golf Club - Charlotte 6. Carmel Country Club - Charlotte 10. Cedarwood Country Club ~ Charlotte 15. Public 18 ~ 704-341-4653 Private 36 ~ 704-542-2457 Private 18 ~ 704-542-0206 Spring CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL 13 C a r o l i n a G o l f Jo u r n a l G o l f C o u r s e G uideu i d e forfo r thet h e GreaterG r e ate r CharlotteC h a r l o tte AArear e a 16.16 TheTh e Club Club at at Irish Irish Creek Creek - Kannapolis Kannapolis 39.39 Highland Creek Golf Club - Charlotte Private 18 ~ 704-933-4336 Public 18 ~ 704-875-9000 17. Th e Club at Longview - Charlotte 40. King’s Mountain Country Club Private 18 ~ 704-443-2500 Public 18 ~ 704-739-5871 18. Corbin Hills Golf Course - Salisbury 41. Lakewood Golf Course ~ Cramerton Semi-Private 18 ~ 704-636-0672 Public 18 ~ 704-825-2852 19. Country Club of Salisbury 42. Lakewood Golf Course ~ Statesville Private ~ 704-636-7070 Public 18 ~ 704-873-6441 20. Cowans Ford CC 43. Lancaster Golf Club Private 18 ~ 704-827-3219 Public 18 ~ 803-416-4500 21. Cramer Mountain CC ~ Cramerton 44. Larkhaven Golf Course - Charlotte Private ~ 704-879-4888 Public 18 ~ 704-545-4653 22. Crescent Golf Club - Salisbury 45. Lincoln Country Club ~ Lincolnton Public 18 ~ 704-647-0025 Semi-Private 18 ~ 704-735-1382 23. Crowders Mountain Golf & CC 46. Linwood Springs ~ Gastonia Public 18 ~ 704-739-7681 ~ Kings Mountain Public 18 ~ 704-867-1642 24. Deer Brook Golf Club ~ Shelby 47. Mallard Head Country Club ~ Mooresville Semi-Private 18 ~ 704-482-4653 Semi-Private 18 ~ 704-664-7031 25. Th e Divide ~ Mint Hill 48. McCanless Golf Club ~ Salisbury Public 18 ~ 704-882-8088 Public 18 ~ 704-637-1235 26. Eagle Chase Golf Club ~ Marshville 49. Monroe Country Club Public 18 ~ 704-385-9000 Public 18 ~ 704-282-4661 27. Edgewater Golf Club ~ Lancaster 50. Mooresville Country Club Semi-Private 18 ~ 803-283-9800 Public 18 ~ 704-663-2539 28. Emerald Lake Golf Club ~ Mint Hill 51. Myers Park Country Club ~ Charlotte Semi-Private 18 ~ 704-882-7888 Private 18 ~ 704-376-0745 29. Firethorne Country Club ~ Charlotte 52. Northstone Country Club ~ Huntersville Private 18 ~ 704-843-3111 Private 18 ~ 704-948-4286 30. Fort Mill Golf Club 53. Oak Hill Golf Course ~ Charlotte Semi-Private 18 ~ 803-547-2044 Public 18 ~ 704-394-2834 31. Larkin Golf Club - Statesville 54. Old North State Club ~ New London, NC Semi-Private 18 ~ 704-872-9990 Private 18 ~ 336- 461-4447 32. Foxwood Golf Course~ Salisbury 55. Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation ~ Mint Hill Public 18 ~ 704-637-2528 Public 18 ~ 704-573-1000 33. Gaston Country Club ~ Gastonia 56. Th e Palisades Country Club - Charlotte Private 18 ~ 704-865-7949 Private 18 ~ 704-548-0099 34. Gastonia Catawba Creek GC ~ Gastonia 57. Paradise Valley Golf Course ~ Charlotte Public 18 ~ 704-866-6945 Public Par-3 ~ 704-548-1808 35. Glen Oaks Golf Club ~ Maiden 58. Pebble Creek ~ Indian Trail . Charles T. Myers Golf Course ~ Charlotte Semi-private 18~828-428-2451 Public Par-3 18 ~ 704-821-7276 Public 18 ~ 704-536-1692 36. Golf Village ~ Pineville 59. Th e Peninsula Club ~ Cornelius . Charlotte Country Club ~ Charlotte Public Par-3 ~ 704-889-5086 Private 18 ~ 704-896-7060 Private 18 ~ 704-333-9809 37. Green Meadows Golf Course ~ Mt. Holly 60. Pine Grove Golf Course ~ Shelby . Charlotte National Golf Club ~ Indian Trail Public 18 ~ 704-827-9264 Public 18 ~ 704-487-0455 Public 18 ~ 704-882-8282 38. Green Oaks Golf Course ~ Concord 61. Pine Island Country Club ~ Charlotte . Chester Golf Club - Richburg, SC Public 18 ~ 704-786-4412 Private 18 ~ 704-394-1011 Public 18 ~ 803-581-5733 14 CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL Spring 62. Pine Lake CC - Mint Hill 74. River Oaks Golf Club ~ Statesville 86. Tega Cay Golf Club ~ Tega Cay Private 18 ~ 704-394-1011 Semi-Private 18 ~ 704-883-8724 Public 18 ~ 803-548-2918 63. Pinetuck Golf Club ~ Rock Hill 75. River Run Golf & CC ~ Davidson 87. Tot Hill Farm Golf Club ~ Asheboro Public 18 ~ 803-327-1141 Private 18 ~ 704-896-7355 Semi-Private 18 ~ 336-857-4455 64. Trump National ~ Mooresville 76. Rock Barn Golf & Spa ~ Conover 88. TPC at Piper Glen ~ Charlotte Private 18 ~ 704-660-1192 Semi-Private 36 ~ 828-459-9279 Private 18 ~ 704-846-1515 65. Providence Country Club ~ Charlotte 77. Rock Hill Country Club ~ Rock Hill 89. Th e Tradition ~ Charlotte Private 18 ~ 704-846-6325 Private 18 ~ 803-327-7790 Public 18 ~ 704-503-7529 66. Quail Hollow Country Club ~ Charlotte 78. Rocky River Golf Club ~ Concord 90. Twin Oaks Golf Course ~ Statesville Private 18 ~ 704-552-1726 Public 18 ~ 704-455-1200 Public 18 ~ 704-872-3979 67. Raintree Country Club ~ Charlotte 79. Rolling Hills Country Club ~ Monroe 91. Verdict Ridge Golf & CC ~ Denver Private 36 ~ 704-542-8150 Private 18 ~ 704-283-8201 Semi-Private 18 ~ 704-489-1206 68. Red Bridge Golf Club ~ Locust 80. Skybrook Golf Club ~ Huntersville 92. Warrior Golf Club ~ China Grove Public 18 ~ 704-781-5231 Semi-Private 18 ~ 704-948-6611 Semi-Private 18 ~ 704-856-0871 69. Regent Park Golf Club ~ Ft. Mill 81. Springfi eld Golf Club ~ Ft. Mill 93. Waterford Golf Club ~ Rock Hill Public 18 ~ 803-547-1300 Public 18 ~ 803-548-3318 Semi-Private 18 ~ 803-324-0300 70. Renaissance Park Golf Course ~ Charlotte 82. Spring Lake Golf Club ~ York 94. Westport Golf ~ Denver Public 18 ~ 704-357-3373 Semi-Private 18 ~ 803-684-4898 Public 18 ~ 704-489-8088 - Denver 71. Revolution Park Golf Course ~ Charlotte 83. Statesville Country Club ~ Statesville 95. White Oak ~ Alexis Public 9 ~ 704-342-1946 Private 18 ~ 704-873-8376 Public Par-3 18 ~ 704-263-9990 72. Riverbend Golf Club ~ Shelby 84. Stonebridge Golf Club ~ Mineral Springs 96. Woodbridge Golf Links ~ Kings Mountain Public 18 ~ 704-482-4286 Semi-Private 18 ~ 704-283-8998 Semi-Private 18 ~ 704-482-0353 73. River Hills Country Club ~ Lake Wylie 85. Sunset Hills Golf Course ~ Charlotte 97. Royster Memorial Golf Course ~ Shelby Private 18 ~ 803-831-2249 Public 18 ~ 704-399-0980 Public 9 ~ 704-484-6823

Like playing in the mountains without the drive!

850 West Sumter St. ~ Shelby For tee times & twilight hours call Royster Golf Course is a unique experience. Shelby is a Piedmont flat lands area, but 704-484-6823 this course is filled with mountainous holes! Spring CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL 15 16 CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL Spring HHighigh MeadowsMeadows CCountryountry CClublub – RRoaringoaring Gap,Gap, NCNC ““ShortShort WWedgeedge ffromrom HHeaven”eaven” ravelling into the Blue Ridge Mountains to play golf is always a treat for Charlotte area golfers looking to escape the summer heat. But for many, Tfi nding a friendly and comfortable mountain country club home has now become a priority. High Meadows Country Club in Roaring Gap, just south of Sparta and west of Elkin on Hwy 21, is tired of being a secret and has become the hallmark for this mountain search. Th e High Meadows Golf course, designed by George Cobb in 1964, is one of the most amazing courses in the Carolinas.

Th e comfortable elevation changes and breathtaking views add to the fact that the well-conditioned course fi ts the play of any level golfers.

“We consider High Meadows to be very player-friendly,” said Head PGA Professional Todd Hutcherson. “Th e course is not overly long, 6800-yards from PPhotohoto courtesycourtesy ooff NNancyancy HHubbardubbard the back tee, and aff ords the golfers the opportunity to pick their challenge with our 5-sets of tees.” PPar-4ar-4 12th12th holehole withwith vviewsiews ooff tthehe llakeake aandnd mmountainsountains SSWW VVirginiairginia Member involvement in enhanced through the Men’s and Ladies Golf Associa- Under the guidance of Golf Course Superintendent Nathan Biggs, High tion, along with other club-sponsored play. Meadows has done an excellent job of reworking the bent-grass greens, from the George Cobb trademark “push up greens”, to off er soft er more accepting “We do something diff erent with our member-member and member-guest undulating greens. Most of the greens also have excellent run-up fronts for the events,” stated Mark Updike, High Meadows General Manager/COO. “Th e pitch-and-run shots. Only a few of the greens are guarded by bunkers, men and ladies are mixed together to add to the fellowship and comradery we just 22-total on the course, but care has been taken to keep the sand from pride ourselves in at the club. In addition, both the MGA and LGA have their becoming hard-pan with the mountain rains. separate events with weekly competitions that guarantees players have a game with friends throughout the year.”

Many of their members have been a part of a very active pro-am fundraising event started by Head Pro Todd Hutcherson that gives back to the mountain communities. Over the past several years, High Meadows has contributed $40,000 to the Alleghany County Community Foundation that strives to inspire North Carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities.

VViewiew ooff tthehe 118th8th hholeole ffromrom cclubhouselubhouse Two notable holes at High Meadows showcase the beauty and the challenge of the course. Th e 12th tee located on the original 1770 Smith family home-site off ers a spectacular view of the lake with the mountains of Southwest Virginia in the background. While at the 18th hole, an excellent down-hill par 5 chal- lenges two lakes and is guarded by a deep bunker front and left of the green.

High Meadows golf facilities include a driving range, putting green, practice sand bunker and chipping area. High Meadows also hosts golf outings and programs for seniors, women, men, couples and an upbeat juniors program. PPar-5ar-5 18th18th hholeole gguardeduarded bbyy ttwowo llakesakes aandnd aann uuphillphill ccarryarry Spring CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL 17

High Meadows off ers a full PrProspective members will fi nd service food and beverage ththat the staff makes a dedicated department which is the heart eff ort to make them feel of their dining and social com- spspecial with mutual respect, mitment to their members and wwhich makes the current mem- friends. Executive Chef Nicole bebers a real plus at High Meadows. Burrell and her staff off er every- HHigh Meadows Country Club is thing from breakfast, light snacks jujust 3.7 miles from the Blue Ridge and burgers at the Hummingbird PaParkway. Also just minutes away Grille to all your favorite and iiss the 15,000 acre Stone Mountain current adult beverages at the StState Park featuring scenic water- Side Door Lounge. As well as fafalls and its namesake - the 600 casual to elegant dining in one of fofoot granite dome. Sparta and the two main dining rooms, the ElElkin are quaint historic towns Dogwood or Redbud rooms, both wwith plenty of shopping and with magnifi cent sweeping views Classic mountain homes have a birdseye view of the par-4 10th hole at High Meadows Course Club sisightseeing, while the surround- of the 1st and 18th holes. ing Yadkin Valley is the home of two dozen wineries. High Meadows currently has 299 members, but has started a “Discover High Meadows” campaign inviting golfi ng families to tour the club, and their Good To fi nd out more about a club that doesn’t want to be a secret anymore, call (336) Neighbor Project off ering discounts on initiation fees and dues. 363-2622, or logon at www.highmeadowscountryclub.com. Remember at High Meadows Country Club you can be “Just a Short Wedge from Heaven”.

Host of the 2015 PGA Rocky River Golf Club Tour Qualifier for the Wells Fargo Championship 18 CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL Spring CHAMPIONS RETREAT GOLF CLUB A Nicklaus – Palmer - Player “one of a kind” collaboration f three of the golf game’s best known names were design a golf to design a golf course with 27-holes of strik- course that on Iingly diff erent character, layout and challenge, opening day will would you be tempted to load up the clubs and head appear as if it’s south to Georgia to play this truly unique property? been there for 50 years. Th ere Located just north of Augusta, Champions Retreat brings together golf’s “Big is a great deal Th ree.” - Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player. Utilizing 1200 scenic of variety in the acacres of ma- routing, with this tuture Georgia nine featuring pipine, century uphill and down- olold hard- hill shots, as wwoods and well as a balance nanature-fi lled of right-to-left wwetlands, and left -to-right eaeach put holes.” ththeir person- al touch on Gary Player loved his property he drew, and created the Creek nine-holes with ninine-holes of an early welcoming to the wetlands of Champions Retreat. “Th e opening four chchallenging holes play in the beautiful wetland area while the remaining holes move upland gogolf. through native hardwood tress. Th e ninth dramatically plays over and around a large lake on the right, testing the shot-making ability of all level of players.” NNever before Playing with Head Golf Professional Dan Terlescki provided a couple of very have these three - Nicklaus, Palmer, and Player - among them, 13 green jackets, enjoyable pieces of information. First, seeing how the game is supposed to be 34 major victories and 159 tournament wins collaborated on a course. It will played, and secondly his perspective on playing each of the diff erent nines. likely never happen again, making Champions Retreat a singularly unique expe- rience in all the world of golf. “On the Nicklaus Bluff nine you need to put air under your ball,” said Terlescki. Th e course is in immaculate condition, and has beautiful views. Each nine has “Th e green complexes provide a strong challenge with elevation changes and a totally diff erent feel that the other: Palmer’s Island layout located along the strategic bunkers placed to catch any errant shots. Palmer also likes big bunkers, Savannah and Little rivers; Player’s Creek course traversing the marsh; and Nick- and on his Island nine design is weaved between the Savannah and Little rivers laus’ Bluff nine featuring a lot of elevation changes. making hitting the ball straight and staying dry is a must. In a little bit of a contrast to the two other courses, Player’s Creek nine requires a wider variety of According to Champions Retreat records, since there were three distinct proper- shots to navigate his popular layout featuring the beautiful natural wetlands.” ties to choose from the question of “Who got what?” quickly arose. Gary Player decided to handle the designation of the properties “scientifi cally” and wrote “Island,” “Creek” and “Bluff ” on the back of three index cards. Arnold chose first because he was the senior of the group and had played in more Masters than Jack or Gary. He drew the “Island” card. Jack drew second since he had won more green jackets than Gary, and pulled the “Bluff ” card, leaving Gary with the “Creek” property.

Arnold Palmer’s use of land near the two rivers on his Island nine has taken full advantage of the terrain and scenic vistas. “Th e spectacular hardwoods and pines along the river bank have been saved and the fairways have been raised to take advantage of the beautiful vistas out in the rivers,” proclaims Palmer.

Jack Nicklaus has always been a player that understands the shaping of golf shots, and it certainly shows in his Bluff nine holes which he claims will stand the test of time. “Th is is the kind of site that provides you the opportunity to Spring CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL 19 With sixteen Golf Village cottages, and several homes on property available for One of fourteen Heritage Golf Group’s properties, Champions Retreat has booking individual and group outings, Champions Retreat has made a mark become the model for golf course management bringing in staff members from all of their clubs to perfect their company standards. As a part of this training, a new caddies program, under the direction of CADDIEMASTER, has been installed to further enhance the golf experience.

Knowing that this is a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity, making your way south to Champions Retreat for a round or an extended stay will let you enjoy excellent golf, and a chance to feel the designing touch of three of golf’s most treasured stars. For reservations and more information call 706-854-6960 or logon at www.championsretreat.net.

“Champions Retreat Golf Club is an excellent fit with our continued over- all growth strategy to invest in distinguished, quality golf properties while building a dream team of Hospitality, Lodging, Food & Beverage, and Golf Ambassadors.” - Bob Husband Managing partner and founder of Heritage Golf Group with weekend golf buddies and corporations looking to treat friends, employees and clients to a special experience. And with the newly completed Barn, perfect for groups ranging from a dozen to as many as 125 seated guests in the banquet room, large and small corporations have found Champions Retreat very condu- “Th e fi nest hospitality is invisible. It should be seamless and gracious. Th at is cive to mixing business with pleasure. our aim. We see Champions Retreat as just that - a retreat. We feel fortunate to steward what we consider one of the most distinctive clubs in America and look Th e selection of food at the Grille House is excellent, and Chef Doug Seaver and forward to introducing our members and guests to the cutting edge of tradition at his staff can also deliver breakfast, lunch or dinner to your cottage. Champions Retreat.” - Davis Sezna CEO / Managing Partner, Heritage Golf Group

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Lancaster Golf Club Chester Golf Club Fort Mill Golf Club Springfield Golf Club 803-416-4500 803-581-5733 803-547-2044 803-548-3318 20 CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL Spring JJamesames HHahnahn wwinsins WWellsells FFargoargo TTitleitle SSaysays ““goodbye”goodbye” ttoo ooldld ddayay jobjob ells Fargo Championship winner James Hahn doesn’t have to doesn’t allow cours- worry about going back to his old job of selling women’s shoes es to hold another Wat Nordstrom’s in California aft er pocketing $1.3-million fol- signifi cant profes- lowing a one-hole playoff victory over Roberto Castro. sional tournament in the 12 months With this win, he also hopes to return to playing on the weekends, aft er prior. missing eight straight cuts prior to his win at Quail Hollow. He hadn’t played on the weekend since Super Bowl Sunday back in February. “Our staff plans to start making fre- “You just keep believing,” said Hahn, who won his fi rst Tour title in a quent trip east in late June,” said Kym Hougham, tournament director playoff in the 2015 Northern Trust Open. “Missing eight straight cuts is since the inaugural Wells Fargo in 2003 “ We’re going to start on the golf tough. You start questioning yourself, wonder if you’re good enough, and course and kind of lay it out the way we think will be best for the logistics you look into the future and wonder if you have to sell shoes again. But I we want to do. Th e punch list is pretty long, but it’s organized and we’re have a great team around me and kept believing.” ready to go.” Despite big names like fan favorite Phil Mickleson (66), along with for- Th e Wells Fargo Championship returns to Charlotte in 2018, to continue mer Wells Fargo winner Rory McIloy (66) climbing the leaderboard on its current contract with the PGA, but there will still be another major Sunday it was still two lesser names that provided the drama. tournament on the horizon for the south Charlotte club. Quail Hollow Hahn bogeyed the 72nd hole, while Castro rebounded aft er two back- Club has been selected to host the Presidents Cup in 2021. to-back bogeys at 16 and 17, with a par at 18 to tie Hahn at 9-under par. However, another bogey by Castro aft er hitting his drive into the creek on the fi rst playoff hole (#18) sealed his demise, allowing Hahn to sink a Stonebridge Golf Club clutch 4-foot par-putt for his second tour victory. set among the rolling hills & splendid hardwoods EEagleagle PointPoint GolfGolf CClublub ~ WWilmington,ilmington, NNCC of Union County

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October 6-9 Web.com Tour Championship ~ TBA 117-20 CME Group Tour Championship ~ Naples, FL 24-27 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship ~ OSU Golf Club Columbus, OH Oct 1-4 Web.com Tour Championship ~ TPC Sawgrass ~ Ponte Vedra Beach Spring CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL 23 state. My desire to play them all came about in but all are private, and I have no contacts in that area. Man of many courses 2003, shortly aft er I was named to the North Th at’s a major problem that I see.” Carolina Golf Panel. Being on the panel gave me By Bill Hensley In his adventurous quest, Dupree has played too many the opportunity to play even more new courses. And my courses to have a favorite. “What a magnifi cent expe- list began to grow.” here is no offi cial record of how many golf rience it has been to see the beauty and challenges of courses in North Carolina a person has played. Dupree plays at least once or twice a week and is so many courses. We are indeed fortunate to have so TBut if there mapping out a strategy to complete his mission in the much variety from the mountains to the coast.” were, Ed Dupree’s next few years. “I’m now 74 so it’s important that I play His most diffi cult experience was at the Members Club name would probably while I can,” he off ered. “I’m also fi ghting a disease at Methodist University, where there are no carts. So be at the top of the list. known as myelodysplastic syndrome which means the he walked and carried his bag on a long, hilly layout bone marrow does not produce enough red blood cells. A retired sportswriter with some challenging holes. from Salisbury, I take chemotherapy seven days each month.” Dupree has played An avid runner and former member of the UNC “It would have been much easier if I had ridden. It 490 courses in the Tar freshman indoor track team, Dupree has run a mile or was harder than some of my marathons and it’s an experience I won’t forget.” Heel state and hopes EEdd DDupreeupree more every day for the past 22 years and almost 40,000 to become the fi rst miles since 1971. He has run in 13 marathons but has A 20-handicap player now, Dupree had his career person to play them not competed in recent years. “I run strictly for fun round—a 73-- at the McCanless Golf Club in Salisbury. all. Th at would be 528 according to the Carolinas Golf and exercise these days.” Association, but there are 38 more including execu- “And that’s another round I will never forget,” he said tive-type courses and par three layouts. Dupree has played every Donald Ross designed course with a smile. He has made two holes in one and had in the state and all the courses in the Pinehurst area, two other shots jump out of the hole. “My extensive research shows that there are 566 cours- Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Asheville, Dupree is looking ahead to his next new course so he es in the state,” Dupree said, “so that’s my goal. “I have Wilson, Goldsboro and Elizabeth City. He still has two can scratch it off his list. “Ironically, I have played 35 111 more to go.” to go in the Charlotte area, one each in Hickory and courses in the state that no longer exist. Sadly, the last Chapel Hill. Dupree began to play a lot of golf in the 1980s. “As a few years haven’t been good to some of our courses.” writer who covered the sport, “ he explained, “I was “Th e area that worries me the most is Highlands/ Any other golf records out there? If so. mention it to playing quite a bit and got to see courses all over the Cashiers. Th ere are several great courses up that way Ed Dupree. He just might give it a try……. 24 CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL Spring SUMMER OF 79° any hotter and the golf’s on us!

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