Upperco, Maryland May, 2014www.pineybranchgolf.com

Golf season is in full swing.

For the new members, review the tour-nament schedule on cards available in the Pro Shop. This gives you a great op-portunity to play with and meet existing members of the Club. For our existing members, we should try and play in more tournaments than in the prior year. It seems the number of members playing in the tournaments has decreased in the last few years. If you do want to play, please express your concerns to the Pro Shop. If we do not know the reason, the Club can-not institute the changes that may make you want to play in future events.

Please note the dates of member guest tournaments set throughout the summer. It is a good way to bring guests (business or personal) to the club and show off our course and facility.

The annual stockholders meeting is set for June 10th with a 7:00 PM start. If you have any questions or concerns to the Board this is your chance to speak to us and also Scott Wunder, Jeff Zachman and Dan Taylor. Please cast your ballots when they arrive for your choices of members on the new board.

Remember, you can always email ques-tions to the Board hotline boardhotline@pineybranchgolf.com. I can assure you that all postings to this site are reviewed and discussed.

Harold Rothman President

410-561-4411 (ext. 225) harold.rothman@wabccpas.com

Stockholder’s Meeting June 10, 2014

Message From the PresidentMay 2014

Sunday, May 11th11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Save the DatesSunday, May 11 Mother’s Day Brunch

11:30am-3:00pm

Sunday, July 20 Jazz Brunch

11:30-3:00pm

Daily EventsEvery Tuesday Night Various Dinner SpecialsEvery Friday Night Various Dinner SpecialsSaturday & Sundays Weekend Omelet Specials

11:00am-2:00pm

JAZZ BRUNCH

SundayJuly 20

Service Charge ExplanationDue to the fluctuation in the amount of business that the Duffer’s Club experi-ences, it is necessary for us to pay our staff a higher wage than a typical server would make at a public restaurant. This fluctua-tion in business does not allow for our staff to make a consistently comparable wage to that of a server at a public restaurant and makes attracting and retaining staff more challenging. The service charge was put in place to subsidize this higher paid wage and because of that, we DO NOT require tipping. The total service charge that the Club receives from its members and outside events is put directly towards this higher wage that we pay our staff. Because of this, it is NOT mandatory that our members tip the staff. It is completely up to your discretion whether or not you would like to tip the staff. Tips collected are shared between the staff working that particular shift.

2014 FAIRWAY TO LIFE Breast Care Center

at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center

SPONSORSHIP FORM

SUNDAY MAY 4, 2014

PINEY BRANCH GOLF CLUB

Name________________________________________________________ Company and Title___________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code__________________________________________

Telephone #__________________________FAX #__________________

Email_______________________________________________________

Sponsorships begin at $100

Hole ______________________________________________________

Lunch______________________________________________________

Prizes_______________________________________________________

We would like to thank all the members who participated in the Fairway to Life tournament last year

to help find a cure for breast cancer. Because of your support we raised just over $2,800 last year. This year’s event will be on Sunday May 4 and you may once again play in your own groups and sign

up in the golf shop the day of the event. If you would like to sponsor a hole, the form is enclosed. All contributions are appreciated. Think spring, we hope to see everyone again soon.

Sunday, May 11th 201411:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Cream of Crab SoupChampagne, Mimosas and Juices

Grand Bakery SelectionsSmoked Salmon, Shrimp Cocktail, Assorted Fresh Salads

Chef Prepared OmeletsTexas French Toast, Cheese Blintz

Home Fried Potatoes, Sausage, BaconCarved Prime Rib of Beef

Boneless Breast of Chicken MarsalaSalmon Piccata

Horseradish Chive Mashed Potatoes Roasted Butternut Squash, Red Onions and Crasins

Dessert Selections$29 ++ Per Person $14 ++ Children 4-12

By Reservation 410-239-7114 ext. 10148 hour cancellation policy in effect

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYMay Activities

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Labor Day

Mother’s Day

Memorial Day

Armed Forces Day

Fairway to Life OutingPrivate Party

Pavilion Closed

Memorial Day Ringer Tournament

Memorial Day Ringer Tournament

Couples Golf18 Hole Ladies Golf

Private Party Ballroom Closed

Couples Golf2-Man TeamWedding Reception

Ballroom Closed All DayMemorial Day Ringer

Tournament

Private Party Ballroom Closed

Private Function Ballroom ClosedMan-Lady Play

18 Hole LadiesB.U.I.L.D. Golf Outing Course Closed Until

6pm

Private Golf Outing 1pm Shotgun Start

Course Closed Until 6pm

MISGA Course Closed Until

1pm

9 Hole Ladies GolfTuesday Dinner

Specials

Ladies Spring Invitational 9am Shotgun1st Couples

Golf

Tuesday Dinner Specials Reduced Guest Day9 Holes Ladies Golf

Private Luncheon Ballroom Closed

Restaurant Closed Course Opens at Noon

9 Hole Ladies Golf

Deep Tine Greens Aerification

Restaurant & Course Closed All Day

Deep Tine Greens Aerification

9 Holes? Tuesday Dinner

Specials

Mother’s Day Brunch last reservation 3pm

Capital Finance Golf Outing 1pm Shotgun Start

Restaurant Closed Course Opens

at 6pm

Police & Fireman Golf Outing

Restaurant Closed Course Opens

at 2pm

Friday Dinner Specials

Friday Dinner Specials Rain Date-Piney Branch Open Amateur Golf Championship

Friday Dinner Specials

B-Team

Friday Dinner SpecialsPiney Branch Open

Amateur Golf Championship 8am Tee Time

Friday Dinner SpecialsPrivate Party

Ballroom Closed

2-Man Team 2-Lady Team

Please note the Clubhouse hours of operation:May 2014 Bar/Grille Room Kitchen Mon. Closed ClosedTues. – Fri. 10:00am - 9:30pm 10:00am - 9:00pm Sat. – Sun. 10:00am - 9:00pm 10:00am - 8:30pm(Bar Sandwiches will be available on Saturday and Sunday only.)

Please Note: Minimum SpendingThe “first fiscal quarter” of minimum spending will be through July 31, 2014. Please plan ahead and have your quar-terly minimum of $180.00 spent by July

31, 2014. Please do not wait until the last minute. We want to serve you in a peaceful, relaxing environment not one that is hectic with many last minute diners.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYJune Activities

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Father’s Day

Flag Day

Summer Begins

1st of Ramadan-Sundown

Wedding Pavilion & Ballroom Closed All Day

Husband-Wife Tournament

Pavilion Closed 3-5pm

Parent-Child GolfPrivate Party

Ballroom Closed All Day

Mary Vale Golf Outing Course Opens at 4pm

Restaurant Closed

McDaniel Green & Gold Tourn.-10am Shotgun Course Opens at 4pm

Restaurant Closed

9-Hole LadiesTuesday Dinner

Specials

9-Hole LadiesTuesday Dinner

Specials

18-Hole Ladies GolfCouples Golf

18-Hole Ladies GolfCouples Golf

18-Hole Ladies GolfCouples Golf

18-Hole Ladies GolfCouples Golf

9-Hole LadiesTuesday Dinner

Specials

9-Hole LadiesStockholders Mtg 6pm

Tuesday Dinner Specials

Scratch & Scramble

Wedding Pavilion & Ballroom

Closed All DayScratch & Scramble

Private Dinner Ballroom Closed

All Day 4-Lady Scramble

Wedding Pavilion & Ballroom

Closed All Day

Wedding Pavilion & Ballroom

Closed All Day Presidents Cup

Friday Dinner Specials

Friday Dinner Specials

Friday Dinner Specials

Friday Dinner SpecialsPavilion Closed 5-7pm

1-Day Member-Guest 1pm Shotgun Start

Pavilion Closed 5-7pm

Change Inc Golf Outing Course Opens 6pm

Restaurant Closed Course Opens at

Noon

Restaurant Closed Course Opens at

Noon

FREE DINNER: Is it your member number?Remember to check the FORE Newsletter for the Mystery Member Number. It’s located “somewhere” in the text of the newsletter. If it’s yours and you call us

within the month at 410-239-7114 ext 101 to notify us that you’re the proud owner of that number, your dinner is on us (within the month)!

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Due to the high volume of last minute spending for the end of the quarter mini-mum, we require a 24-hour notice for all carry out orders. All carry out orders must be picked up by 5pm on Thursday, July 31st. There will be NO carry out orders AFTER 5pm. This will help us serve the members eating in the restaurant, as well as having the correct amount of food prepared. Please call to place an order or make a reservation. 410-239-7114 ext. 103 or 101

Rain Date: 18 Hole Ladies Spring Inv.

Co-Chairpersons: Betty Fanshaw: 410-833-6679 or Edie Tracey: 410-236-9812 Mail entry form and check (payable to Piney Branch WGA) by May 8, 2014 to: Edie Tracey, 4430 Mt. Carmel Road, Hampstead, MD 21074.

Net and Gross Closest to the Pin on Hole #7 Closest to the Line on Hole #17

Two Lady Team Best Ball of Twosome

Net and Gross Partner w/ anyone w/ handicap

(max. USGA Index 40.4)

1. Name:

Phone: Email:

Golf Club: USGA Index:

2. Name:

Phone: Email:

Golf Club: USGA Index:

:

Co-Chairpersons: Betty Fanshaw: 410-833-6679 or Edie Tracey: 410-236-9812 Mail entry form and check (payable to Piney Branch WGA) by May 8, 2014 to: Edie Tracey, 4430 Mt. Carmel Road, Hampstead, MD 21074.

Net and Gross Closest to the Pin on Hole #7 Closest to the Line on Hole #17

Two Lady Team Best Ball of Twosome

Net and Gross Partner w/ anyone w/ handicap

(max. USGA Index 40.4)

1. Name:

Phone: Email:

Golf Club: USGA Index:

2. Name:

Phone: Email:

Golf Club: USGA Index:

:

Upperco, Maryland 21155

FORE! is published monthly by and for the Piney Branch Golf Club members.

President Harold RothmanVice-President

Jeremy KrugTreasurer

Justin DeibelSecretary

Roland Nickoles Jr.Board of Directors

Rick Broderick, Joe BrunsBob Jacobs

Keith Janecek, Diane Karbonik Adam Fouse

Greg Hartke, Tom McGown PGA Professional

Jeff Zachman 410-239-7114 ext. 6Club Manager

Dan Taylor 410-239-7114 ext. 7General Manager/Golf Course

Superintendent Scott Wunder 410-239-7114 ext. 9

Business Office Manager Debbie Wooden 410-239-7114 ext. 4

18 Hole LadiesOn Wednesday, April 2nd the 18-Hole La-dies group met at the Club for our Season Opening Coffee and Annual Ice Breaker Putting Contest.

The Officers and Committee leaders were introduced. Copies of the By-laws, weekly schedule of play, point system, and Metro play days were handed out to members.

Ladies Spring Invitational flyers were pre-sented by Betty Fanshaw and Edie Tracey. The theme is — Golf For The Gold. Betty reported flyers are posted in the Pro Shop and are available in the Ladies Lounge.

Dan and Linda provided a lovely presenta-tion for our Coffee and after enjoying our breakfast and socializing we all moved with putters in hand to meet the challeng-ing course designed by our Assistant Pro, Chris. Congratulations to Nancy Gailey who aced a number of holes to capture 1st place. Claire McDonough inched out Dotty Carpenter in a putt-off for second place.

Finally on April 9, Mother Nature cooper-ated and we did play on our opening day of play. However, the next Wednesday was like Winter returned. Oh well, better days are ahead.

Upcoming EventsSpring Invitational – May 14, 2014 (Rain-date - May 21, 2014). Flyers are available

in the Pro Shop, Ladies Lounge, newslet-ter and the website. Format - Two Lady Team - Best Ball of Twosome. Partner with anyone with a handicap max. USGA Index 40.4. Prizes for net and gross, closest to the pin (#7) and closest to the line (#17) – Cost $68.00. Questions call Betty Fanshaw or Edie Tracey. Please sport your Red, White and Blue.

Metro Play - contact Judy Hughes

Check the Ladies Bulletin Board for Up-coming Events, weekly play schedule, re-sults of previous play day, Metro schedule and sign-up sheet.

Ladies – Wednesday is the day – show up at 8:30 A.M. and TEE IT up for a fun round of golf. Dues are $50.00 and that includes Opening Coffee, Putting Contest, End of Year Luncheon and prizes. Dues are to be paid before play. Looking forward to our fun schedule planned for the year.

Golf Talk“The short game is such a touch and feel part of golf that you need to leave your senses open to feeling what your eyes are telling you.” Judy Rankin - twice Player of the Year.

Peggy Eline President

Message From the GMIt has been rather refreshing to see some fa-miliar faces at the Club in the last month. The weather has made a turn for the better and the season finally feels like it has of-ficially started. The maintenance crew has been doing a fantastic job cleaning up the course from the winter damage and prep-ping everything for play. In another week or two the course should be at its peak con-dition and should stay that way for the re-mainder of the season. I hope to see you on the course soon.

Piney Branch Mobile Phone AppDue to the low volume of use on our phone app for the Club, we will be discontinuing the app starting May 1st. One thing that we will NOT be doing away with is the daily course conditions via Twitter. If you follow us on Twitter you will still be able to see the daily course conditions. You can also go to our website for a link to the daily course conditions. All other aspects of the phone app should be accessible through the use of

our mobile ready main website, such as the club calendar and the hours of operation.

The Piney Branch FORETimes are changing at the Club and with the change in technology and the push for everything to be online, we will be discon-tinuing the written monthly FORE starting in the month of June. By the use of track-ing analytics we have noticed that the vast majority of our followers at the Club are viewing the EBLAST on a weekly basis and less and less every month are viewing the FORE. This is the main reason why we are planning to eliminate the FORE and stick with what works best for us. If you or your groups are a contributor to the FORE you will still have the ability to post your information on a monthly basis through our Eblast. All information will be sent to Debbie Wooden by the 20th of each month and a more in-depth Eblast will be sent out on the first Monday of every month. 1959. Again, our thought process behind

this change is that we would prefer to be great at one thing instead of mediocre at two things. We hope you enjoy the change and please let us know if we can help in any way. If you do not receive the EBLAST please go to our website in the “members section” and you can enter your email on the first page of this section. The username for the members section is: 4102397115, password: greatgolf

In the near future we are also going to be looking at options of online billing and statements at the Club as well as an up-grading our Club website. We have also just recently enhanced our efforts on our FACEBOOK page. If you are on Face-book, go to our page, “Piney Branch Golf Club” and LIKE US. You will be able to get up-to-date information on what’s happen-ing at the Club on a daily basis. We hope you enjoy the changes that are happening at the Club and we hope to see you soon.

Scott Wunder General Manager/GC Superintendent