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Holiday Issue • November-December 2014
OPEN 2015
INDEX
President’s Message.......................................................2
GM’s Message.................................................................3
Project Timeline..............................................................4
Club Leadership...............................................................5
Club Champions..............................................................6
Welcome Members & Brick Drive..................................7
Clubster & Membership News........................................8
Dining Guide....................................................................9
Holiday Guide................................................................10
Fall Wine Fest................................................................11
Thanksgiving Dining......................................................12
New Year’s Eve .........................................................13
Shots we Cherish.......................................................14
From the Director of Golf..........................................15
TaylorMade Performance Lab...................................16
Congrats Mark Blackburn..........................................16
From the Director of Golf Instruction.......................17
Fitness........................................................................18
Tennis.........................................................................19
Spotted......................................................................20
Contact Us.................................................................21
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GREYSTONE LADIES CLUB
All Members are invited to join the Greystone Ladies Club (GLC). The GLC is organized for goodwill, educational and charitable purposes. Annual dues are $30 and lunch programs are $20. Luncheons are held at the Founders Clubhouse once per month September through May.
November 12th Luncheon: The theme is France and the GLC will be honoring small businesses! Various vendors will be setup inside the Founders Clubhouse. Join us for this Christmas Bazaar! Please make reservations by November 8th on the GLC website, greystoneladiesclub.com.
December event is the Christmas Party... details coming soon! Brenda Sheehan and Carolyn Haynes
Greystone Golf & Country Club Fall Claycourt Junior Challenge | September 26-28, 2014
To be a club of excellence in all that we do for our members and the greater Greystone community.
This year will be one to remember with the exciting news of the Champions Tour returning to
Greystone in 2016, 17, and 18, and all the hype and preparation that goes with it. We have a great deal to look forward to at Greystone with the Golf Operations Building & Plaza going up, the Founders Course renovations nearing completion, and the Legacy Golf Teaching Center in process. These projects would not have transpired without the hard work and dedication of the membership and staff.
I’d like to thank Calvin Bolling and the entire Staff for making Greystone each Member’s home away from home. Calvin and his team continue to develop Greystone as a Club of Excellence.
Thank you to the Board of Directors for their time and commitment to bettering Greystone. Board Members include: Roy Sewell, Steve Vanderburg, Al Del Greco, Rodney Fuller, Bhrett McCabe, Lane Milam, Matt Scalici, Ron Stanfa, and Alton Parker (Legal Counsel). Special thanks to Steve Vanderburg, Bhrett McCabe and Lane Milam whose terms conclude at the end of the year.
Thanks to our Committee Chairpersons this year, Brad Rosenwald, Joe Verciglio, Van Major, Brad Rankin, Janice Folmar, Keith Johnson, Scott Stone, and all of our Committee members for serving as ambassadors of the Club. Their time and valuable input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks to all Members for sharing your extraordinary experiences at Greystone with prospective new members. Now through December 31st, you will receive an engraved brick in the Founders Golf Plaza (coming spring 2015) just by referring a new Member and being listed as the Primary Sponsor. What better way to become a part of Greystone history? Contact Membership Director, Ashley Fuentes, [email protected] or (205) 986-5146 to refer a friend and obtain more information on the brick drive.
This year, we’re transitioning to e-voting. Not only will this save on paper and postage, we believe that converting to electronic voting will appeal to more members and generate more votes. We will provide a paper ballot to those who would prefer the traditional method. Beginning November 4th, paper ballots can be obtained from the Club’s Admin Office located on the 2nd floor at Founders between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm Monday through Friday.
Thanks to this year’s Nominating Committee for selecting the following candidates to serve as nominees. For President-Elect: Bhrett McCabe and Terry Smith (voting members will select one), and Board of Directors: Scott Ferguson, Russ Hale, Jim O’Brien, and Scott Peters (voting members will choose two).
Now is the time to make reservations for holiday events at Greystone. The Club will host Thanksgiving Eve Take-Out (Nov. 26), Thanksgiving Day Brunch (Nov. 27), Santa Sunday Brunch (Dec. 7 & 14), Dickens Dinner (Dec. 22 & 23), Christmas Eve Brunch (Dec. 24), and a casino themed New Year’s Eve Party (Dec. 31). See pages 10-14 for more information. These special events will fill quickly; call (205) 986-5120 today to make your reservation.
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a happy and especially healthy 2015!
Jeff Clifton President
THANK YOU
[email protected] (205) 790-3771
Board Election
Happy Holidays
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It is that magical time of the year with the holiday season approaching! This certainly has been
an amazing year at Greystone!
A) The Club signed a 3 year partnership with the Champions Tour to host the Regions Tradition, the “Fifth Major.” B) The membership overwhelmingly approved a capital building program with a vote of 96% in favor of the projects
that will extend through February 2016 and will address many of the areas that the 2013 membership survey identified as areas to improve.
C) The approved Strategic Long Range Plan that identified the four Pillars of Excellence (listed above). D) The Founders Golf Course renovation which included rebuilding 4 greens and reshaping 7 others, renovating every
bunker with Better Billy Bunker technology, adding several additional strategic bunkers, adding 2 new tee complexes, and piping the creek in the first landing area on no. 5. The renovation will conclude in November.
E) The 10th Annual Save the O’s 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run had over 410 participants and raised over $50,000! F) The Gator Swim Team won the County Championship in their division! G) The Club and Community came together to support the fight against ALS with the Ice Bucket Challenge.
The Founders Golf Operations Building & Plaza will be completed in March 2015. The Legacy Golf Teaching Center will be completed in January 2015. The Founders Lower Level Renovation Phase 1 which includes the fitness center, child care, and ladies’ locker room
will begin in January 2015 and open in June 2015. Phase 2 which includes the casual dining room/bar/gathering place and kitchen will begin in June 2015 and be completed by March 2016.
The Founders Course will be new and exciting! The Club will continue preparation for the 2016 Regions Tradition Champions Tour event. Greystone’s 25th Anniversary will be here in 2016! Yes, there will be exciting events for all members to celebrate! The Club will grow and prosper as the new spaces are completed! Greystone will be the Club of Choice!
As I conclude another great year at Greystone, I cannot express my gratitude enough to you, the incredible members who have touched my life, and to my work family—the loyal, devoted, incredibly smart and hardworking associates that I have the pleasure to learn from everyday.
I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and happy Holiday Season!
P.S. Our son Marshall will be graduating from Auburn University in 2015. He has truly blossomed into an incredible young man. Recently, he had the opportunity to fly with the President of Auburn, Jay Gogue, and speak to over 800 high school seniors and their parents at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center in Birmingham. As a parent, I know you all can appreciate how incredibly proud we are of our amazing kids. Let’s continue to let our kids know how wonderful they are!
Calvin Bolling General Manager
[email protected] 986-5148
The Club is on the move...
Let’s Look Into the Greystone Crystal Ball to 2015 and Beyond...
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GROW—Membership and Services IMPROVE—Processes and Delivery BUILD—Facilities and Long-Term Viability INVEST—In Associates and Training
APRIL 2015 Golf Operations Building
& Plaza complete! Founders lower level renovation begins.
JULY 7, 2014 Founders Golf Course
renovation began
APRIL 2016 Founders lower level
complete!
MAY 2016 First of three
consecutive years of major golf at the Stone!
Dates on this timeline are subject to change
OCTOBER 2014 Founders Course reopened
JANUARY 2015 Golf Teaching Facility open!
JULY 2014 Golf Operations Building & Plaza, & Legacy Golf Teaching Facility
construction began
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jeff Clifton, President Roy Sewell, President-Elect Steve Vanderburg, Chairman Al Del Greco Rodney Fuller Bhrett McCabe Lane Milam Matt Scalici Ron Stanfa Alton Parker, Legal Counsel
BUILDING & GROUNDS
Brad Rosenwald, Co-Chair Joe Verciglio, Co-Chair Matt Scalici, Liaison Gary Ferebee Sam Ferlisi Rod Fuller Russ Hale Chris Kendall Pamela Sims Erich Walchek Calvin Bolling Phil Rankin
FINANCE
Jeff Clifton, Co-Chair Roy Sewell, Co-Chair Frank Battle John Coles Larry Daughety Jim Herritt Scott Peters Ron Stanfa Barry Vines Calvin Bolling Chris Cochrane
GOLF
Van Major, Chair Al Del Greco, Liaison Ray Burrow Larry Daughety Pat Heilala Chris Kendall Phil Lozito Becky McLendon Roy Sewell Christa Sligh Joe Verciglio Kyle Walters Mark Blackburn Calvin Bolling Dave Kuykendall Jason Miller Steve Smith
HOUSE
Brad Rankin, Chair Bhrett McCabe, Liaison Donald Brewer Karen Coles Scott Ferguson Eric Knouse Jackie McAtee Sue Nuby Marilyn Pauls Carl Sharpe Brenda Sheehan Christina Stone Gene Townley Ann Vanderburg Erich Walchek Calvin Bolling Daniel Mitchell Andrew Nevins
MEMBERSHIP MARKETING
Janice Folmar, Chair Rod Fuller, Liaison Jeff Cooke Andy Lemons Phil Lozito Kevin McLendon Christopher Schaffer Ron Ten Berge Bracton Thoma George Trible Calvin Bolling Ashley Fuentes
SWIM, TENNIS & FITNESS
Keith Johnson, Chair Lane Milam, Liaison Eli Anding Vickie Brewer Jennifer Johnson Kim Johnson Valerie Mennen Jenny Merrill Sharon Stuart Skippy Trible Christy Waldrop Paige Ware Calvin Bolling Christy Johnson Kristijan Mitrovski Corinne Sweet Ryen Valentine
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Men’s Club Champion Chris Jones
Men’s Senior Club Champion Randy Perry
Women’s Club Champion Isabel Lockhart
Boys’ Club Champion Blakely Burrow
Girls’ Club Champion Caroline Waldrop
Men’s Match Play Todd Reeves
Men’s Member-Guest Steve Muncher & Grant Adams
Men’s Member-Member Doug Lamar & Thomas Lozick
Grey Cup Champion Team Legacy-Captain, Jeff Clifton
Women’s Member-Member TBD
Player of the Year TBD
Jon & Kristie Seale Jon is the CEO/Owner of Cardiac Solutions. Jon, his wife
Kristie, and 7 year old daughter Sophia live in Highland Lakes on Springhill Court. Sponsored by Martin DiClemente and
Glenn Schroeder.
Dolf & Sherrye Röell Dolf is the Executive Director of B&F Capital Markets, Inc. He and Sherrye live in Founders on Greystone Way and
have two children, Conner and Audrey. Former Members October 2008—February 2013.
Kenneth Varley, MD Ken is the Owner of Southern Pain Specialists PC.
He lives in Greystone Founders on Aberdeen Way.
Former Member August 1996—September 2012.
Jordan & Jeris Gaston Jordan is a Financial Analyst with Equity Resources. His wife,
Jeris is a Financial Advisor with Bridgeworth Financial. They have twin three year olds, Graham and Hayes, and live in Meadow Brook on Sunrise Drive. Jeris and Jordan were
Greystone Members from July 2008—June 2011. Sponsored by Robert Gaston & Holt Rast IV.
Refer a friend or neighbor to the Club before December 31st and get an engraved brick in the Golf Plaza coming this spring! To get your engraved brick, your name must be listed as the Primary Sponsor on their application and they must be accepted before the end of the year. In addition to your brick, each referring Member will receive 6 complimentary golf guest passes for sponsoring a new Golf Member and 10 complimentary pool guest passes for sponsoring a new Social Member. Contact Ashley for details - [email protected] or 986-5146. This is the perfect way to join in the excitement of the Champions Tour returning in 2016!
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Need another email invitation to join Clubster? Contact Mallory Bobba, [email protected] or 986-5147.
Signature Gold Members and those interested in enjoying access to exclusive golf, dining, and tennis along with premium ticket access to concerts, sporting events & more, click here for the latest issue of ClubCorp Access news and special offers!
For Members interested in joining Signature Gold, ClubCorp will extend an open enrollment period through December 15, 2014, where Members can join without paying any initiation fee. Don't miss out, limited Signature Gold Membership remain. Click here to complete an enrollment form.
Contact Ashley Fuentes [email protected]
@greystonegcc | #TheStone
EQUITY MEMBERS: Give the gift of an Associate Membership this holiday season. Although Associate Membership sales have ceased, Associate Memberships continue to be issued exclusively through the Gifting Program. For details on Gifting, contact Ashley Fuentes in the Membership Office, [email protected] or click here for the Gifting Guidelines and Request Form.
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Family Night Dinner Thursdays, 5-8pm / Founders Main Dining Room with the exception of Dec. 11th & 18th in the 19th Hole Pricing: $14++ adults & $7++ kids (ages 5-12) / Country Club Casual Attire
Enjoy a soup & salad bar, children’s station, delicious entrées, plentiful sides, and gourmet desserts. Join us for Bingo Night on Nov. 20th! Dine-in or take-out. Reservations recommended.
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Founders Clubhouse / Thursday nights from 6-10pm through Nov. 20th / Country Club Casual Attire
Come watch NFL and college games on the Founders Trophy Room and terrace TVs! Game day menu items (from $6-13) and drink specials available through the third quarter. Click here for the menu. Family Night Dinner buffet also available until 8pm.
FALLS DINNER Legacy Clubhouse / Fridays & Saturdays in Nov. only / 5-9pm / Reservations required to 986-5120 Entrée pricing $16-30 / Cocktail Casual Attire
A five-star dining experience featuring items such as Filet of Beef Tenderloin grilled to perfection, Greystone’s famous Black Grouper, Chocolate Lava Cake, and more. In addition to the signature menu, a Alabama Farm Fresh Prix Fixe menu is offered and features seasonal-inspired 4-course dinner paired to perfection with a glass of wine to accompany each course.
Sunday Brunch Founders Clubhouse / 10:30am - 2:00pm / *Santa Sunday on Dec. 7th & 14th replaces Sunday Brunch Pricing: $21++ adult buffet; $10 child’s buffet; $7 breakfast; $7 Soup & Salad / Reservations recommended Sunday Best Attire
Extensive buffet featuring seasonal salads and soups, a variety of local vegetables and sides items, three plentiful entrées and a dessert table filled with Southern Living desserts. You’ll also find a breakfast station with waffles, country sausage, smoked bacon, Alabama grits, and buttermilk biscuits & gravy.
Sunday LUNCH Legacy Clubhouse / 11:00am - 2:00pm / *Sunday Lunch is available in Nov. only / Pricing approx. $11 Country Club Casual Attire
Down home favorites such as braised beef with carrots & potatoes, southern fried catfish and Greystone’s famous fried chicken are served in addition to our menu featuring salads, soups, sandwiches and burgers.
GRAB & GO DINNER Founders Clubhouse / Monday & Tuesday Take-Home Meals for the Family / Pick-up 4-7pm Pricing for two approximately $25 / Order online, greystonecc.com or by calling 986-5120
Homemade meals for you and yours! Two entrée options served with fresh garden salad, your choice of dressing, and warm rolls. Dessert also available.
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Reservations: 986-5120 | Legacy Kitchen: 986-5172 | Founders 19th Hole: 986-5149
Fun Friday: GREYSTONE’S GOT TALENT November 7th / Founders Clubhouse / 6-11pm / *Fun Friday will not be held in December
Greystone’s hottest performers take the microphone vying for a chance to win their fellow members’ hearts and a grand prize! During this premier event, enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drink & dinner specials. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres: Mini corn dogs with assorted toppings, “Krystal” burgers, and kettle chips with ranch. Dinner specials: Buffalo chicken wings and beef tenderloin medallions with smashed potatoes & grilled asparagus.
SANTA SUNDAY ON DECEMBER 7 Founders / 10:30am-2pm / Adults $29 & Children (ages 5-12) $13 inclusive / 48 hr. cancelation policy Santa will be here from 9am-2pm / Bring a camera & don’t miss the Candy Shop in the foyer!
Breakfast Bar, Traditional Garden & Fresh Spinach Salad, Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque, Carved Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus with Horseradish Sauce, Turkey Pot Pie, Baked Halibut with Saffron Cream, Fried Macaroni & Cheese with Roasted Pepper Sauce, Spaghetti Squash with Cinnamon & Brown Sugar, Green Bean Almondine, Vegetable Fried Rice, Gourmet Display of Seasonal and Classic Desserts. Kids Table including Chicken Fingers, Peas & Carrots and Macaroni & Cheese.
SANTA SUNDAY ON DECEMBER 14 Founders / 10:30am-2pm / Adults $29 & Children (ages 5-12) $13 / 48 hr. cancelation policy Santa will be here from 9am-2pm / Bring a camera & don’t miss the Candy Shop in the foyer!
Breakfast Bar, Traditional Garden & Fresh Spinach Salad, Crab Bisque, Carved Roasted Venison with Cherry Demi Glace, Pan Seared Chicken Cutlets with Caper Brown Butter, Shrimp and Grits, Creamed Spinach with Parmesan, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Roasted Acorn Squash, Sweet & Sour Green Beans, and a Gourmet Display of Seasonal and Classic Desserts. Kids Table including Chicken Fingers, Green Beans and French Fries.
DICKENS DINNERS ON DECEMBER 22 & 23 Founders Clubhouse / 6:00pm arrival / Adults $31 & Children (ages 5-12) $17 / 48 hr. cancelation policy Special events to include: Carolers, reading of the Dickens story and tree decorating
Holiday Cranberry Gelatin Salad, Tiny’s Fresh Fruit & Cheese Display, Lobster Bisque, Roasted Goose with Almond Cornbread Dressing & Gravy, Carved Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Chef’s Fresh Catch of the Day, English Peas with Sweet Onions, Bouquetier of Fresh Vegetables, Roasted Red Potatoes; Assorted Desserts including Peach & Pecan Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce, Strawberry Cake and Holiday Yule Logs. Kids Table: Chicken Fingers, Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, French Fries, Fresh Fruit Salad, Cookies & Cupcakes.
CHRISTMAS EVE BRUNCH Founders Clubhouse / 10:30am-2pm / Adults $29 & Children (ages 5-12) $17 / 48 hr. cancelation policy Carriage rides between 10:30am and 2:30pm!
Breakfast Bar, Holiday Salad Bar, Signature Chili, Lobster Bisque, Strawberry Gelatin Salad with Whipped Cream, Oranges & Cherries, Carved Prime Rib of Beef, Sliced Glazed Ham with Pineapple Glaze, Grilled Elk Chops with Blackberry Port Reduction, Crab & Tasso Crepes, Sweet Potato Casserole, Broccoli Almondine, Baked Pasta Shells with Spinach Alfredo, Stuffed Eggplant Roulade, and a Gourmet Dessert Display. Kids Table to include Chicken Fingers, Mashed Potatoes and Fried Okra.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Founders Clubhouse Main Dining Room
6:30pm—8:30pm
$10++ per person includes Hors d’oeuvres & Tasting Pours
Attire: Country Club Casual
RSVP on the Greystone website—click here
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THANKSGIVING DAY BRUNCH Thursday, November 27th / Founders Clubhouse / 10:30am-2pm / Adults $33 & Children (ages 5-12) $17 48 hr. cancelation policy / Reservations 986-5120
Breakfast Bar with Scrambled Eggs, Designer Omelet Station, Homemade Waffles, Smoked Bacon and Grilled Country Sausage, Alabama Grits, Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy
Soup & Salad Bar including Signature Chili, Pumpkin Bisque, Traditional Garden Salad, Fresh Spinach Salad, and Cranberry & Mandarin Orange Salad with Marshmallows & Pecans
Entrées: Traditional Sliced Turkey with Brown Gravy & Cranberry Sauce, Sliced Pineapple Glazed Ham, Carved Roasted Beef Sirloin with Horseradish Sauce, and Baked Lobster Thermidor
Sides: Traditional Cornbread Dressing with Sage, Onions and Celery, Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Bacon Praline Garnish, Green Bean Casserole with Fried Onions, Baked Cauliflower Au Gratin, and Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Drizzle
Assorted Desserts including Pumpkin Pie, Cobblers a la mode, Blueberry Crisp and Apple Cake
Children’s Table: Chicken Fingers, Green Peas, Macaroni & Cheese
THANKSGIVING EVE TAKE-OUT Wednesday, November 26th / Legacy Clubhouse / Orders must be placed by Monday, November 24th at 3pm Pick-up on Wednesday at Legacy between 11am and 3pm / Reheating instructions will be provided Call 986-5120 to place your order
Traditional Cornbread Dressing............................................................. $25 for a pan that serves 8-12 guests
Green Bean Casserole............................................................................ $25 for a pan that serves 8-12 guests
Sweet Potato Casserole......................................................................... $25 for a pan that serves 8-12 guests
Macaroni & Cheese................................................................................ $25 for a pan that serves 8-12 guests
Creamed Spinach................................................................................... $25 for a pan that serves 8-12 guests
Homemade Giblet Gravy.............................................................................................................. $13 per quart
Cranberry Sauce................................................................................................................................ $5 per pint
Sister Schubert Silver Dollar Rolls...............................................................................................$12 for 24 rolls
Apple Cobbler.........................................................................................$28 for a pan that serves 8-12 guests
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Love My Club Share your love of Greystone through a testimonial or photo. Share for all to see by posting on our social media pages - Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using @GreystoneGCC and #LoveMyClub.
Click here for testimonials/Extraordinary Experiences at Greystone.
THANK YOU Rainbow photo submitted by Chris Kahn
Legacy flag and orange sunset photo submitted by Taylor Jones Legacy pink and blue sunset reflection photo submitted by Christy Waldrop
@greystonegcc | #TheStone | #LoveMyClub
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
Nov. 3: Men’s Member-Guest
Registration—7:00PM
(tournament held Apr. 29—May 2)
Nov. 6: Ladies’ Member-Member
Nov. 9: Men’s Player of the Year
Nov. 14: Pigskin Classic at Legacy
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The Big Christmas sale is coming sooner than you can blink.
Greystone Founders Golf Shop will be the place to be on Thursday, December 4th. It’s just one big party to ring in the
Christmas shopping season, but this one is with a little less stress, a little more food, some killer discounts and one member who will walk away with 100% off their entire purchase. That’s right 100% off, you just need to be a little lucky and draw that 100% off card out of the magic discount bowl. If you haven’t been to this wonderful event before, please make plans to come by and shop where everything is easier. Park close to the store, discounts on all men’s and ladies’ wear, complimentary gift wrap, wine, cheese and snacks while you shop. It truly is a Christmas Miracle come true!
When fixing your ballmark on the greens (and we all need to do a better job of that), this little tip will make the repair better and heal quicker. The first thing you should do is tap the ball mark down flat with your putter, then use your divot tool to pinch in the sides and close up the hole. The big don’t is to bring the bottom of the ball mark up to be flat with the area around it as the grass is usually dead from the impact of the ball already.
I hope you have been using the Online Tee Times system that is conveniently located on the Greystone website. We’ve had the Online Tee Time system for one year now. Besides the ease and comfort of being able to make a tee time from wherever you are 24 hours a day, it will also help you plan your day and see if any of your friends are playing. Once entered, it sends a confirmation email and the program will text you your tee times as well as the individuals you added to your tee time. Also, it can assist you in posting your scores after a round. Add the mobile version to your phone (iPhone or Android) to make it even easier. If you need any help with Online Tee Times please stop by the Golf Shop for assistance.
In April or May of 2015 we will be having the Alabama Golf Association Golf Rating Team come out to the Founders Course to look at the course to see if the rating needs to change based upon the changes that the Founders underwent over the summer period. The team takes into consideration the following factors in rating a course. Here are just a few of the many that go into the overall rating: Course length, greens speeds, rough height, fairway widths, size of greens, and resistance to scoring. When the process is complete, new ratings will be posted and handicaps will automatically adjust in the computer system.
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy 2015!
Director of Golf [email protected] 986-5151
Taking Care of the Course
Big Christmas Sale
Online Tee Times
Re-rating of the Course
TMPL Master Fitter [email protected] 986-5129
Many players find that Santa brings them golf equipment during
the holiday season. Unfortunately, Santa isn't much of a golfer, and really doesn't know what will work best for your game. So make a fitting appoint-ment to take a look at the specific items of need for your set, before the holidays are upon us. We will pass along the fitting solution to the elves, and make sure they have your custom fit golf equipment ready for you by the time the holidays are here! DON'T SETTLE FOR "OFF the RACK" GOLF CLUBS AS GIFTS, and consider being fit, so that whatever you may receive, you will enjoy for years to come.
As we near the holiday season, we hope you will keep in mind that the TaylorMade Performance Lab offers Gift Certificates to both members and guests. We offer a Holiday Gift Certificate program whereby fittings are offered at 30% below the standard fitting fee. The Gift Certificate is valid through December 31, 2015.
Just a reminder that no one has access to the newest offerings from TaylorMade and Adams Golf earlier than the TaylorMade Lab does. Additionally, we always have items that are exclusively available to TMPL Patrons, that will never be found at retailers of golf stores. New offerings are typically made available to TMPL Patrons 3-5 weeks ahead of the official launch dates, when retailers are allowed to stock the new items in their stores.
Lastly, we would like to remind everyone that if you refer 5 players to the TaylorMade Lab within a 12 month period for full fittings, the Lab will fit you for a driver for free and give you the driver for which you were fit FOR FREE!! To date, not a single member has availed themselves of this great opportunity, so we hope you will consider this through the holiday months if you are looking to replace your driver in 2015.
To contact the Lab, please dial (205) 986-5129 or email [email protected]
Get Fit Before the Holidays
Holiday Gift Certificates Now Available!
New Products
Member Referral Program
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Congratulations, Mark Greystone Director of Golf Instruction, Mark Blackburn was named by Golf Digest as one of the Best Young Teachers in America 2014-15. To identify this group, Golf Digest surveyed their nationally ranked teachers, all 41 sections of the PGA, and anyone they thought might know a good candidate.
Mark was also featured as having the Most PGA Tour Students
Mark Blackburn (5): Kevin Chappell, Robert Karlsson, John Peterson, Heath Slocum, Tyrone Van Aswegen. Click here for the article on golfdigest.com.
[email protected] (256) 572-1743
TMPL Master Fitter [email protected] 986-5129
Fall is upon us with the Holiday Season just
around the corner. Great things are happening at the Stone, particularly the Golf Performance Center which is under construction at Legacy. Included here are some pictures of the
progress to date (late October). The facility is going to be truly state-of-the-art with the latest teaching technology available to you, our membership. If the construction continues on the current track, completion is scheduled from January 2015. This opening will offer us the ability to introduce some new development programs for the winter months without fear of the weather.
The three bays in the Golf Performance Center provide us with 2,500 sq. ft. of heated and cooled teaching space. The beauty of the layout includes multi-functional capabilities with two of the bays featuring a floating wall to allow for our group programs to work away from the elements, while in the single bay individual lessons can continue. The teaching center to be known as the Greystone Performance Center, as the name suggests, the center will also have a golf specific functional gym to allow golfers to work on their physical game simultaneously with their golf game. There will be the opportunity to receive golf specific training for the individual, and the ability to train and practice with 3D motion capture technology in structured practice sessions. Each bay will be equipped with multiple cameras and video screens to enhance the learning experience. The use of technology to provide biofeedback for the student dramatically expedites the learning curve. All lessons will be web based so a review and summary can be sent to a mobile device for post session viewing. The online scheduling system will allow students to book lessons, workouts and practice sessions.
The truly unique part of the Performance Center will be in the single bay where we will have the latest technology for evaluating athletes across multiple sports. This is an exciting time for us with the ability to evaluate, not only golf swings but also the mechanics for football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, lacrosse, tennis, soccer, and even swimming. With functional assessment, 3D motion capture, force plates, high speed video and radar, we can evaluate and then improve performance. Perhaps more significant though is our ability to reduce the likelihood of injury. This performance concept is the key to developing the best junior players across all sports.
The Performance Center will also have a small conference room available for corporate retreats and business meetings. We will begin to introduce new golf schools during the spring to complement our coaching programs and you will see the addition of new instructors. We will be expanding our club fitting and repair operation to offer a one stop shop for Greystone members and guests to dial in their equipment. This holistic approach is the Blackburn Golf philosophy to develop the best athlete and golfer possible whether it be a beginner junior in our velocity class, a PGA Tour player or anyone in between.
Our monthly coaching programs continue to stay busy even with shorter evenings and college football. We will run these programs year round with the Performance Center hosting them as of January 2015. If you are interested in these programs please contact Mason, Brian or myself for more details. Click here to contact us.
From the teaching staff, we wish you a Happy and Safe Holidays and look forward to seeing you either on the lesson tee or in the Performance Center soon.
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GREYSTONE PERFORMANCE CENTER Open January 2015
Help a loved one - commit to a healthy lifestyle, create
wellness from within, turn intimidation into inspiration, know their purpose, and be extra-ordinary. Gift certificates
are available throughout the holiday season.
Are you tired of feeling exhausted? Are you angry with yourself for being overweight? Are your buddies out driving you on the golf course? Are you waking up throughout the night? Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Are you powerless on the tennis court?
If you answered yes to any of the questions, it is time to revamp. How? Plug yourself in with a Fitness Pro and nutritionist. Call us today!
Training $1 per Minute 10 Sessions $300 20 Sessions $565 30 Sessions $765 Partner Training $24 each Small Group 3 $19 each Small Group 4 $16 each *All sessions are 40 minutes each
It’s better to eat clean 90% of the time for a long period of time versus 100% of the time and burn out after two weeks. Scheduled cheat meals will help keep you on track without binging.
Golf Stretching
Thorough assessment, hands-on stretching, and weekly accountability | 10 - 20 minute stretching sessions for $175
Youth Athletic Training
Contact: 205.986.5139 [email protected]
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Give the Gift of Wellness This Holiday Season
Training Packages
Golf Stretching $1 per Minute 10 sessions $175 (20 minutes each)
Fit Fact
Director of Fitness [email protected] (205) 986-5139
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Co-Director of Tennis [email protected] 986-5144
Co-Director of Tennis [email protected] 986-5145
The holiday season is right around the corner
and we will be busy on the courts! Fall Softcourt in finishing up for our ladies and we will celebrate by hosting our annual Ladies’ Member-Guest Tournament on November 13th. The event will consist of tennis from 9am-12pm with lunch to follow at the Founders Clubhouse with raffle prizes and awards. Ladies, invite your best ringer friend and please join us!
We also have our Iron Bowl Mixer on November 24th where members wear their favorite team’s colors.
For the juniors, our final USTA Tournament of 2014 is November 7th-9th along with junior camps over Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks.
Finally, Lyn will host our annual Christmas Open House on December 4th with hors d’oeuvres, drinks, music, and most importantly, great deals on all merchandise!
Directors of Tennis Ryen Valentine and Kristijan Mitrovski
Upcoming Events
November 7-9: Greystone Fall Masters Junior Tournament
November 13: Ladies’ Member-Guest, 9am
November 24: Iron Bowl Mixer, 9am
November 25 & 26: Junior Turkey Camp, 9am-12pm
December 4: Christmas Open House 9am-12pm. SAVE BIG on great merchandise!
December 21-21: Junior Christmas Camp
Junior programs
Beginner Orange Ball Class: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday – 3:30-4:30pm
Intermediate Green Dot Class: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday – 3:30-4:30pm
Academy (Tournament Players): Monday, Wednesday & Thursday – 4:30-6pm
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Robert Fuentes and Doug Lamar Nick Dunlap, Blakely Burrow and Darrell Ward
Shawn and Amy Arterburn
Rick Jacob, Eric Indovina, Tommy Yarbrough and George Drakos
Caroline Waldrop, Caroline McCabe and Logan McCabe
Kelley Jo and Chuck Brand Leigh and Ron Ten Berge Brenda Lee, Isabel Lockhart and Christa Sligh
Robin & Stefany Roberts, and Ben & Kim Chenault
Founded 1991 4100 Greystone Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
greystonecc.com
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Telephone Directory
Main/Directory 205.980.5200 Membership 205.986.5146 Event Planning 205.776.3180 Founders Golf 205.986.5126 Legacy Golf 205.986.5160 TaylorMade Lab 205.986.5129 Course Maintenance 205.980.5215 Dining 205.986.5120 Tennis 205.986.5154 Fitness 205.986.5139 Accounting 205.986.5133
Management Team
General Manager Calvin L. Bolling, Jr., CCM
Board of Directors
Jeff Clifton, President Roy Sewell, President-Elect
Steve Vanderburg, Chairman
Membership Ashley Fuentes, CMP
Controller Chris Cochrane
ccochrane @greystonecc.com
Fitness Christy Thompson
Tennis Kristijan Mitrovski, USPTA
[email protected] Ryen Valentine, USPTA
Aquatics Corinne Sweet
Director of Golf Steve Smith, PGA
Golf Course Operations Jason Miller
Food & Beverage Andrew Nevins
Event Planning Kala Waldron
Executive Chef Daniel Mitchell
Al Del Greco
Rodney Fuller
Bhrett McCabe
Lane Milam
Matt Scalici
Ron Stanfa
