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OCTOBER 2020 Osprey - 1
Black Hall Club
All about the Greens
Old Lyme, Connecticut October 2020
President’s Message
Tom Degnan [email protected]
The summer heat is hopefully over and cooler, less humid
conditions should let the crew speed up greens and keep the
fairways a little drier. I am sure most of you have noticed some
dead spots in the rough around the course, particularly around the
greens. It is unfortunate to see, but these sites have been seeded
and are starting to repair with new growth. The problem we are
seeing is primarily an insect that likes Kentucky bluegrass, which
our rough is comprised of. This is why the bent grass fairways
adjacent to the rough are unaffected. We have seen it before and
while it is upsetting to see around the course, the repair is easy
and already underway.
Now that our summer staff is gone and the crew is starting a
little later in the morning because of a later sunrise, members may
encounter the crew more often in the day trying to get their work
done. Please be respectful of the hard work they are doing and
understand that they are trying to give us the best possible course
they can.
October begins the new fiscal year at Black Hall and minimums
will begin effective October 1st. The dining room will remain open
Tue-Sun, 11:30am-2:30pm, up through Sunday, October 25th. Again,
thank you to Kathy and her staff for another wonderful season!
Please be sure to continue to follow proper COVID-19 precautions
while at Black Hall, including social distancing and wearing masks
when appropriate.
If you are leaving for the warmer weather, please be sure that
your locker is unlocked and empty. For those members remaining, you
have until December 31st to empty lockers. The lockers will be
cleaned in January and February and will be available for use on
March 1st .
HOUSE Lee Ann Palladino [email protected]
On behalf of the Board of Governors, I am very pleased to
announce that Ron Furr has been unanimously selected as an Emeritus
Member of Black Hall Club. This is an honor richly deserved.
The annual meeting will be held on October 17th at 4:00 p.m. in
the dining room. We encourage all members to attend. If you cannot
attend, please send your proxy to Nancy. Cocktails and appetizers
will be available after the meeting. .
Curt Clemens [email protected]
THEY LOOK CUTE BUT…... It seemed like a good idea - having a
granola bar in your golf bag just in case you need a snack.
However, when Dr. Amdur retrieved his bag from storage, someone had
gotten to his snack first! A critter-sized hole was found from the
inside of his golf bag into the pocket where the granola bar was.
Clearly these critters are hungry and determined!
The good news? They can’t open a bottle. Whatever special drinks
you may have in there are safe and sound!
GOLFER BEWARE!
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OCTOBER 2020 Osprey - 2
PROPOSER
Bill Wainright
Tony Stratidis
Jeff Scull
Matt Brodie
MEMBERSHIP
Tuesday, October 13th
Golf Course opens @ 8AM
Dining Room will be CLOSED
On Monday, October 12th
COLUMBUS DAY Golf Course opens @ 8AM
Dining Room will be OPEN
GOLF HOURS
Mondays:
Golf Course & Range OPEN at 12PM
Tuesday-Friday:
Golf Course OPENS at 8AM
Weekends & Holidays:
Golf Course OPENS at 7:30AM
DINING HOURS
Tuesday - Sunday
11:30AM - 2:30PM
BAG ROOM & DINING ROOM
CLOSE OCTOBER 25TH
FIRST RESPONDERS DAY
Golf Course CLOSES @ 11AM
Tony Stratidis [email protected]
New Members! Black Hall would like to extend a sincere welcome
to the following new members:
• John Eckert
• Spencer Nolan
• Michael Douvadjian
• Jay Lorinsky
• Robert Van Horn
• Al Marulli
• William Christensen
Interest in membership at Black Hall Club
continues with several members recently accepting membership.
Black Hall Club as invited nearly 30 new members to join since this
past April. We have many new faces, so please take the time to
introduce yourself to our newest members.
Over 70% of new members are introduced to Black Hall by our
current members. Please know that our staff, Membership liaison,
Moira Sager, and the Membership committee are always available to
assist you with an introduction to our club for your family,
friends, neighbors and business associates.
The following have been proposed for Membership:
CANDIDATE
John DeMarsilis
Zachary & Nicole Weil
Karl Ravech
Thomas Impellitteri
SECONDERS
Steph Brodeur
Eric Moore
Jack Ready Matt Guanci
Rich Rosenthal
Jonathan Keller
Ken Munson
Rick Clary
MEMBERSHIP RESIGNATION
DATE OF RECEIPT OF RESIGNATION % Refundable
Oct 1– Oct 31 100%
Nov 1 - Nov 30 67%
Dec 1 - Dec 31 33%
Jan 1 - Sept 30 0%
While we hope you are all members for life, we
understand that changes do occur. The Board
passed a new policy in Jan 2020 regarding
resignations. Members, whose written resignation
is received before Dec. 31st, may be entitled to a
refund of a portion of the dues they have paid
during the year in which they resign. Refund
amounts are as follows:
This gives special recognition to members
who, over the long-term, made significant
contributions to the Club.
EMERITUS MEMBER!
“The reason the pro tells you
to keep your head down is so
you can’t see him laughing.”
~Phyllis Diller
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OCTOBER 2020 Osprey - 3
FLIGHTS CHAMPIONSHIP
Fall Four Club Classic
TBD
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH
Fall Golf
Sign up sheets are on the board for more golf!
Sign up to play like any other week and we’ll
make groups for Wednesday
WOMEN’S GOLF
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
Closing Day - Rescheduled
There is still time to sign-up for our
Closing Day shotgun! Play 18
starting at 8:30am or 9 holes at 9:30am.
MEN’S GOLF
GOLF PRO’S REPORT Andrew Campbell [email protected]
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND
October Men’s Guest Day
12:30PM Shotgun; Dinner to follow
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH
Men’s Closing Day
Details TBD
FALL MEMBER-MEMBER RESULTS
September 26th & 27th
1st Jim O’Leary & Jack Johnson 129
2nd Scott Farrell & Paul Wertheim 133.5
T3rd Steve Merrick & John Horn 137
T3rd Bill DiBella & Mike Spagnola 137
SEPTEMBER MEMBER-GUEST RESULTS
Friday, September 11th
BEST 2 OF 4 NET
1ST Greg DeMichiel, Stan Pollock,
Brice Craven & Bill Farrell 98
2nd Curt Clemens, Curt Clemens, Jr.
Chris Gearing & Mike Matrone 101
BEST 2 OF 4 GROSS
1st Scott Farrell, Sean Farrell,
John Emra & Patrick Carney 113
1st Flight
1st: Patrick Donnelly
2nd: Jim Hamsher
3rd Flight
1st: Tom Degnan
2nd: Jim O’Leary
5th Flight
1st: Greg DeMichiel
2nd: Andrew Storton
7th Flight
1st: David Hickie
2nd: Lee Elliott
2nd Flight
1st: Robert Graham
2nd: Carl Fortuna
4th Flight
1st: Steve Merrick
2nd: Mike Sheehan
6th Flight
1st: Will Rodgers
2nd: Henry Amdur
8th Flight
1st: Paul Dunphy
2nd: John Horn
In his first month as a member of Black Hall, Ernie made a
hole-in-one on Sunday, September 20th on hole 17 from 148yds.
• ERNIE MALAVASI
CONGRATULATIONS TO
• PHIL PERRY
Phil made his hole-in-one on Wednesday, September 23rd on hole
13 from 196yds.
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OCTOBER 2020 Osprey - 4
GOLF SHOP NEWS
GOLF PRO’S REPORT Andrew Campbell [email protected]
WINTER INDOOR
PRACTICE AREA
STAY TUNED!
Last year we had the wonderful opportunity to offer an Indoor
Practice
Area membership. We hope to be able to offer the same this
year.
Due to COVID-19, the indoor nets and the details surrounding
their opening are still
being determined. We will keep you posted!
The first of 6 monthly installments appeared on your September
statement. If you prefer to pay your annual dues in full, your
account will be adjusted and this will be reflected on the
following monthly statement.
ADMINISTRATIVE
STATEMENT REMINDER
MENTIONINGS
Please mail your payments to:
BLACK HALL CLUB
P.O. Box 278
Old Lyme, CT 06371
PAYMENT ADDRESS
NOTARY PUBLIC
In case you are in need of such services, Moira has been
certified as a Connecticut Notary Public.
There is still an abundance of inventory for you to choose from
with new inventory still arriving. With cooler temperatures on the
way, the golf shop has been stocked with jackets, sweaters, golf
shirts and much more!
Colder temperatures don’t mean the season is over, it only means
you dress a
bit warmer!!
TIP:
Dress for colder temperatures by layering with different lighter
weight
shirts and windproof jackets rather than wearing one or two
heavier pieces….LAYER UP!
Our demo club inventory is heavily used and clubs go out
frequently as
it is a very important part of the process of purchasing golf
equipment. This inventory
often needs to be returned to the manufacturer each fall. If you
have any demo clubs from the golf shop, PLEASE return them to us
ASAP. If you have a club and won’t be here in the next few days,
please call and notify us.
October promotions will include…
*** All in-stock clubs, shoes & bags will still be an
additional 15% off our BH prices
GOT CLUBS??
The
19th
Hole
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OCTOBER 2020 Osprey - 5
MEN’S
MEMBER-GUEST
12:30PM Shotgun
Dinner to follow
ANNUAL MEETING & GOVERNORS
COCKTAIL PARTY
4:00PM
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OCTOBER AT A GLANCE
LAST DAY BAG ROOM &
DINING ROOM CLOSE FOR THE
SEASON HALLOWEEN
DINING ROOM HOURS
Labor Day-October 25th
Tues-Sun: 11:30AM-2:30PM
GOLF COURSE
AND RANGE OPEN AT 8AM
DINING ROOM CLOSED
MEN’S CLOSING DAY
Details TBD
FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION DAY!
TEE TIMES @ 11AM
GOLF COURSE & RANGE CLOSED
UNTIL 12:00PM
LADIES DAY CLOSING DAY
8:30 & 9:30 SHOTGUNS
COLUMBUS DAY
GOLF COURSE & RANGE OPEN @ 8AM LADIES DAY
FALL GOLF
8:00-10:00AM STARTING TIMES
COURSE CLOSED AT 11AM
COURSE CLOSES AT 12PM
GOLF COURSE & RANGE CLOSED
UNTIL 12:00PM
GOLF COURSE & RANGE CLOSED
UNTIL 12:00PM
BH BACK
IN THE DAY....
