St. Petersburg Country Club The Clubbernewslet ter APRIL 2021
TWILIGHT GOLF A P R I L 2 0 2 1 SPRING FORWARD
LONGER GOLF DAYS ARE HERE
Golf and Tennis Updates from Our Special Easter Club Pros Takeout Menu Reminder
PREORDER PACKAGES FROM CHEF ROBERT
SPOTLIGHT ON TENNIS PRO, EVAN HOLVOET 2 WELCOME club management hours of operation
Joe Brooks General Manager x316 Modified Hours due to Covid-19 Terry Decker Golf Professional x302 GOLF Sanne Louwers Tennis Professional x328 Pro Shop Daily 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Tee Times Daily 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Karen Purslow Office Manager x325 Range Daily 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Ashley Grimaldi Membership Director x317
Robert Gruver Chef x315 TENNIS Eddie Macdonald Golf Superintendent x326 Pro Shop Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Front Desk x318 Pro Shop Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm board of governors Court Reservations Daily 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Mike Kiernan, President DINING & GRILL ROOMS Richard Hope, Vice President Saturday Breakfast 7:00 am - 11:00 am Troy Holland, Secretary Sunday Breakfast 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Phil Apple Lunch Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Dinner Wednesday & Friday 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Mike Robson Kevin McClure Jim Thompson GRILL ROOM BAR - Covid-19 Guidelines In Place Monday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Scott Zaccaria Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Mike Barkley Wednesday & Friday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm club phone numbers Snack Ten Daily 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Located on the 10th Tee Clubhouse Phone (727) 867-2111 Fax (727) 867-1686
Golf Shop (727) 864-1595 POOL HOURS Tennis Shop (727) 867-9105 Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Dining Reservations (727) 867-2111 Tuesday - Sunday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm www.stpetecountryclub.com Takeout / Grill Room (727) 867-2113 TIKI HUT HOURS - Covid-19 Guidelines In Place/TBD* Friday 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm guest fees *seating restrictions **Weather permitting** All Fees Listed Below are Per Guest & Apply to all non-members visiting the club with a member
Pool $ 5 Fitness $10 Ladies Card Room Activities Tennis $15 Ladies Knitting Group Mondays at 9:00 am Cards $ 5 Ladies Duplicate Bridge Wednesdays at 9:30 am GOLF Monday - Sunday before 2:00 pm...... $66 Mahjongg Wednesdays at 1:00 pm Monday - Sunday after 2:00 pm ...... $46 MEMBERSHIP 3 Happy Spring to all of our SPCC Members! I know we are Easter is right around the corner! We will not host a all excited to welcome the warmer weather and experience traditional on-site celebration, but we are happy to provide longer days of golf and tennis with daylight savings. As you an exceptional Easter Takeout option if you are hosting a know, April is generally a big transitional month at the club. gathering at home this year. We will offer meal packages, With the conclusion of the winter season upon us in April, we mimosa kits, and wines by the bottle to take home. It would just want to say “thank you” to our winter members for being be a great way to meet your minimums as a year round with us this season. member, and most importantly…the takeout options are delicious. There is a generous amount of food in each If you find that your schedule has changed since earlier in the package, and Chef Robert’s preparation is always top-notch. season and you need help navigating guidelines for changes, feel free to reach out to me directly to confirm details of a Don’t forget that Sundowners will begin this month on potential modification. We are happy to help in any way that Thursday afternoon. Please call the pro shop if you would like we can to accommodate these requests. Otherwise, we look to participate each week in this fun 9 hole game. Thanks very forward to seeing you again next fall. We will also welcome much, and we look forward to seeing you all this month. Summer Social, Tennis, and Golfers very soon. If you have friends in the area that are interested in these options, I Sincerely, would recommend directing them to our website where we Ashley Grimaldi have an outline of summer costs. With the early response we Membership & Marketing Director have received already, you may recommend submitting an 727.867.2111 x317 application a bit sooner this year due to high demand and potential limitations.
Club Membership Anniversaries Welcome New Members MEMBERS ANNIVERSARIES 5 YRS AND UP Michael & Lucille Axelrod Erica Peitler & Mollie Lawrence 44 Lois Mellot Diana Bailey Rick & Constanza Munne 37 Robert & Barbara Byelick John & Mary Beattie Jeff & Cindy Rhoades 35 Harold & Paulette Summerford Jeff Bromley Bob & Joann Sharbaugh 32 John & Kay Bronstein Brandon & Julie Brown Rachel Swensen & Zack Siska 19 Jay Carrick Jonathan & Alexis Carlon Kevin Tomlinson 8 William & Jill Collins Alicia Dawson Vincent & Danica Villegas 8 David & Andrea Roberts James Dixon 6 David & Eliese O’Neill Tyler Carpenter & Katie Essick 5 David & Diana Newbury Brad Gaukel 5 Julio & Kathryn Warren Robert Jollay Bill & Patricia Paulsen 4 DINING Happy Birthday Wednesday Evening Dinners 5:30 to 9:00pm
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7th WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st TASTE OF INDIA TASTE OF THE SOUTH
Tofu Palak Paneer...... $14 Southern Fried Chicken Breast...... $16 Tofu, Spinich, Onion and Spices Battered and Fried, topped with Peppermill Gravy, served with Butter Chicken [Murgh Makhani]...... $16 Collard Greens and Mashed Potato Yogurt Marinated Boneless Chicken, Tomato, Onion, Cream, Shrimp & Grits...... $21 and Spices Sauteed Shrimp, Bacon, Tomato, Peppers and Onions in a Chana Masala...... $14 Smoked Gouda Cheese Cream Sauce over Grits Chick Peas, White Beans, Potatoes, Onion, and Tomato Curry Jambalaya...... $16 Trio Tasting...... $18 N’awlins staple dish with Shrimp, Chicken, Andouille, All three above dishes on one plate Onions and Peppers over Rice
th WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14th WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 TASTE OF GERMANY TASTE OF ITALY
Sauerbraten ...... $18 Mama’s Trio...... $18 Braised Sweet and Sour Beef One Meatball, one Stuffed Shell, one Eggplant Parmesan with Sauce Jagerschnitzel...... $17 Breaded and Pan Fried Pork Loin with Mushroom Creme Gravy Mama’s Sunday Sauce...... $16 Slow simmered Beef Short Rib and Italian Sausage over Sausages & Sauerkraut ...... $16 Rigatoni Pasta Beer Steamed Brats and Wurst in Caraway Kraut Mama’s Lasagna...... $16 Ground Beef layered with Ricotta and Mozzarella and all german dishes served with warm potato salad & braised red cabbage. topped with Alfredo Sauce GOLF 5
2021 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Golf News Champion Bobby Eggimann March presented us with beautiful Spring weather which made for some great golf. P.J. Penrose and Eric Lanctot won the 2nd Annual Irish Open with a better ball net score of 63. They won the score card Daily Winners playoff over Steve DiGennaro and Walt Peseckas and the team of Wes Reynolds and Eric Rolanski. February 21st P.J. Penrose Zach Throckmorton Congratulations to Bobby Eggimann on winning our Club Championship! Bobby won 3 + 2 over Mark Infalt in the 36 hole final. Mark went 1 up on the second hole and stayed there through the first Mark Infalt nine holes. Bobby squared the match on 10 then went on to a 4 up advantage after eighteen. They Kyle Barlow fought to the finish on the back nine, but Eggimann would birdie hole 16 for the winning margin of 3+ Bobby Eggimann 2. A congratulations goes out to both players on a fantastic match! Bryan Reynolds won 1 up over Philip McDonough Phil Powell to win the first Flight. Chad Seufert won 5 + 4 over Robert Kidd in the second Flight. Walt Steve Zaffuto Peseckas won 5 + 4 over Ric Visintine to win the Gold/White Flight. Mike George won 1 up over Mike Robson David Rouse to win the B Fold Flight and Rennie Law won 2 + 1 over Jim Ina to win the A Gold Flight. February 27th P.J. Penrose Toni Herting won the Women’s Club Championship with a two day total of 170. She had to play one extra hole as Jackie Keller came from behind to tie. On the first playoff hole, Jackie put her approach Mark Infalt in the right bunker and had a difficult downhill tie on the back side. Toni left her approach just short Bobby Eggimann left chipped up and two putted for five. Jackie would leave her first shot in the bunker, but almost Mike Robson holed her second shot that left her an eight footer to tie. She would just miss, giving Toni her first Club Championship. Congratulations Ladies for a game well played! February 28th Mark Infalt Bobby Eggimann Mike Barkley was the winner of The Senior Club Championship shooting 1 under over the two days of play. Dave Mann was the 1st Gross Winner 55 to 64, Kent Whittemore won 1st Gross of 65 March 6th Bobby Eggimann + A, Steve DiGennaro 1st Gross 65 +B, and Jim Malnar as the Golf 1st Gross Winner. Congrats gentleman on a job well done. Sundowners begins this month on Thursdays. The format is blind-draw better-ball net with gross skins, 2021 WOMEN’ CLUB the entry fee is $15, make your own group and tee time. Players tee off any time from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. CHAMPIONSHIP Mixed Championship will be held on April 18th with tee times beginning at 12:00pm. Champion Toni Herting Woman’s Golf Day is April 27th Runner-Up Jackie Keller WGA hosts all women members of the Club to play a round of golf. Red First Flight Please remember to use your Store Credits before May 1st. 1st Gross Cathy Moss
Thank You, Red Second Flight Terry Decker, 1st Gross Anthea Penrose Golf Professional Red/Green: Green Flight 1st Gross Marge Busche Toni Herting won 1st Playoff Hole SPCC Golf Club Championships 2021 SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Champion Mike Barkley 55 - 64 1st Gross: Dave Mann
65 + A 1st Gross: Kent Whittmore
65 + B 1st Gross: Steve Di Gennaro Men's Club Champion: Women's Club Champion: Senior Club Champion: Bobby Eggimann Toni Herting Mike Barkley Gold 1st Gross: Jim Malnar 6 SPOTLIGHT
THE CLUBBER MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT
SPCC ASSISTANT TENNIS Who helped push your game to the next level? When I was 12 years old, we moved to Florida PROFESSIONAL full time and devoted our time to tennis. I trained with Coach Goran Dragicevic. My brother and I are close in age so we were able Evan to train and practice together all of the time. Holvoet Where did you play while in school? I played as a student at Canterbury School, and I went on to play Division 1 tennis for Kennesaw State University in Georgia.
In this month’s Clubber, we are featuring Thanks to Evan for sharing a little more about Assistant Tennis Professional, Evan Holvoet. Evan his tennis background. We are very excited to recently joined SPCC as the Club's Assistant have him as a part of our team. Members can Tennis Professional. book a private lesson directly with Evan by calling the Tennis Pro Shop at 727-867-9105. How long have you been playing tennis, and how many years have you been teaching? I've actually been playing tennis for 20 years of my life, and I have been teaching for approximately 10 years.
Who introduced you to the sport? I was really raised around the game. My mom Jill (Patterson) Holvoet was a professional player so I've been on the court since I was a baby. She had a great career even playing a Wimbledon qualifier, but
eventually taught full time for 30 years in Indiana and now at The Vinoy. My brother Miles now teaches as well. This exposure from a young age from my family was key.
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As always remember to call for your court reservations ahead of time. It’s a very busy time of year and we want to make sure we TennisHappy Spring to all ofTalk our SPCC Tennis Players! Thank you to all have a court ready for you. If you have a guest, please check in who participated in our Smash Bash Event, St Paddy’s Edition. This with the pro shop before play to register them. The cost is $15 per fun social event pitted the O’Malley Clan against their notorious person. Summer and the end of the school year are right around rivals the O’Sullivan’s. Although the O’Malley’s weren’t able to the corner. Applications for all of our summer programs will be catch the Leprechaun and his pot of gold they did end up clinching available soon. We look forward to seeing you out on the courts. the title as the winning team. We would like to give a shout out to SPCC’s own Penny Zaccarria! Penny, along with her partner, Thanks, Teresa Testa from Treasure Bay won the Round Robin in the South Pinellas Double League. Much thanks to all who participated and Sanne Louwers who helped make this event such a great success. SPCC Director of Tennis
TENNIS SCHEDULE Monday & Wednesday (5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28) Thursday (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) Adult Clinic Cardio Tennis 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Cost $20 Cost $15 Join Liz and Gary for men’s and women’s adult drills every Let’s get the heart rate up and the blood flow running! Join Monday morning! Sanne for men’s and women’s cardio drills, tennis drills with music. All levels are welcome. Max of 8 players. Tuesday (6,13, 20, 27) Beginner’s Drill for Adult Men and Women Thursday (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Men’s Drill Cost $15 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Join Sanne on Tuesday mornings for instructional tennis suitable Cost $15 for those new to the game or for players that need help with Join Sanne Thursday mornings. This is for men 3.5 and higher technique and development. This is open to men and women. skill level. Max of 6 players in a small group setting. Friday (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) Tuesday (6,13, 20, 27) Double the Fun Men’s & Women’s Clinic Sip and Serve Ladies Tennis Event 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 6:30 PM - 8:00PM Cost $15 Cost $15 Join Evan on Friday Nights for a special doubles clinic for men Join Pro Evan Holvoet for drills, instruction, and fun on the court and women. Evan will teach doubles strategy and guide point with music followed by wine courtside. We recommend this play. A great night to unwind after a long work week and work event to anyone looking to get comfortable with their game and on your game. improve skills. Social play and all levels are welcome. JUNIOR TENNIS SCHEDULE Juniors Tennis High Performance Tennis Program Junior Tennis kicks off again this month on Monday, February 1st. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays Sign up and pricing is available by calling the tennis pro shop at 4:30PM - 6:30PM 727-867-9105. Saturday Junior Match Play: Quick Start: Juniors 8 and under Saturday Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays* 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 4:30PM - 5:30PM *Additional Day added to Schedule Orange Ball/ Green Ball: Juniors 12 and under Summer kids classes begin June 1. Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays* 4:30PM - 6:30PM Look for dates in the next Clubber! April 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 JOIN US FOR THE CLUB CANVAS Lunch 11-3pm Lunch 11-3pm Breakfast 7-12pm Painting Class with Artist, Tina Durbin Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Lunch 11-3pm Evening Dining Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Tuesday, April 20th / 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - $35 Per Per son Nine & Wine 4:30 pm 5:30-9:00pm Tiki Hut 12-6pm RSVP with Kris at The Front Desk 727.867.2111 Ladies Golf Event Happy Hour 3-7pm Tiki Hut 3-9pm 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 EASTER TAKE-OUT Grill Room Bar 1-6pm Lunch 11-3pm Lunch 11-3pm Lunch 11-3pm Lunch 11-3pm Breakfast 7-12pm 11:00am - 3:00 pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Lunch 11-3pm Taste of India Evening Dining Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Clubhouse Closes Sip & Serve Ladies 5:30-9:00 pm Nine & Wine 4:30 pm 5:30-9:00pm Tiki Hut 12-6pm Evening Dining Ladies Golf Event Happy Hour 3-7pm at 5:00 pm Tennis Event 6:30pm Tiki Hut 3-9pm 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Breakfast 8-12pm Grill Room Bar 1-6pm Lunch 11-3pm Lunch 11-3pm Lunch 11-3pm Lunch 11-3pm Breakfast 7-12pm Lunch 11-3pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Lunch 11-3pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Evening Dining Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Taste of Germany Tiki Hut 12-6pm Sip & Serve Ladies 5:30-9:00 pm Nine & Wine 4:30 pm 5:30-9:00pm Tiki Hut 12-6pm Tennis Event 6:30pm Evening Dining Ladies Golf Event Happy Hour 3-7pm Tiki Hut 3-9pm 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Breakfast 8-12pm Grill Room Bar 1-6pm Lunch 11-3pm Lunch 11-3pm Lunch 11-3pm Lunch 11-3pm Breakfast 7-12pm Lunch 11-3pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Lunch 11-3pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Evening Dining Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Club Canvas 6-8pm Taste of the South Tiki Hut 12-6pm 5:30-9:00 pm Nine & Wine 4:30 pm 5:30-9:00pm Tiki Hut 12-6pm Sip & Serve Ladies Evening Dining Ladies Golf Event Happy Hour 3-7pm Tennis Event 6:30pm Tiki Hut 3-9pm 25 26 27 28 29 30 Breakfast 8-12pm Grill Room Bar 1-6pm Lunch 11-3pm Lunch 11-3pm Lunch 11-3pm Lunch 11-3pm Lunch 11-3pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Grill Room Bar 11-7pm Taste of Italy Evening Dining Tiki Hut 12-6pm Sip & Serve Ladies 5:30-9:00 pm Nine & Wine 4:30 pm 5:30-9:00pm Tennis Event 6:30pm Evening Dining Ladies Golf Event Happy Hour 3-7pm Tiki Hut 3-9pm