CLUB HAPPENINGS

◊ January Closing Dates

◊ Wine Tasting’s

◊ Winter Wine Dinner

◊ Valentine’s Dinner &Dance

◊ Cooking with Chef

◊ Bingo

CLUB CLOSINGSJanuary 1 -16, 2017

No Dinner Service available. The Clubwill have very limited service availablefor this 2 week period for repairs,maintenance and cleaning. The Clubwill reopen for full service on Tuesday,January 17. The Office Staff will beavailable to take your reservations forTuesday, January 17.

January 1 -14, 2017Limited Club Availability

Turn Stand and Men’s Grill will beopen regular hours. The Grill Bar willbe open from 11 AM - 4:30 PM withthe Turn Stand providing any foodservice needed. The Golf Course,Tennis Center and Fitness Center willbe open their regular daily schedule.The Club will reopen for regularbusiness day, January 17.

Construction SectionRenovation Update

Construction begins Monday,January 2nd. We will keep Membersupdated as much as possibleregarding affected areas of the Club.

Inside this issue:

Club Life 1Membership 4Golf News 5Fitness 5On the Rules 6Tennis Update 7Calendar 8

Valentine’s

Day Dinner

& Dance

Tuesday, February 14

Dinner: 6 PM - 10 PM

Pianist: 6 PM - 8 PM

DJ: 8 PM - 11 PM

Dinner Buffet & LimitedGrill Menu Available

Bar by Signature

Reservations RequiredFor Reservations Contact Keli Owens 770-426-1808, ext 2039.

Complimentary Getaway Available.72-Hour Cancellation Policy Applies to this Event.

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$ 1 5 . 0 0 pe r Pe r s o nEnjoy Fine Wines wi th Chef ’s

choice of tas ty treats .

P l e a se Remember t o Make D i nne r Rese r v a t i o n sf o r t he Member ’ s G r i l l .

Comp l imen t a r y Ge t away Ava i l a b l e 6 PM

Thursday,February 16 6:30 PM

Limited to the first 24 people $25.00 per Person72-Hour Cancellation Policy Applies to this Event.Call the Front Desk, (770) 426-1808, to reserve your seat.

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6 : 4 5 P M i n t h eM e m b e r ’ s G r i l l

Cooking with Chef

Wednesday, February 16:45 PM

in the Member’s Grill

Tuesday, February 28Food & Wine Specials

Call Front Desk for Reservations

Page 3 Club Life

Please welcome the following new Members & their families!

Matthew & Ashley DonaldAnd Mary, Anna & Elizabeth

Equity MembershipSponsored by Brandon Hitchins

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Joe & Mary Jane ChildsEquity Membership

Sponsored by Morgan Robertson

Charles & Deborah DavisAnd Meagan, Jessica & Andrew

Tennis MembershipSponsored by Brandon Hitchins

Sue SmithSocial Membership

Sponsored by Scott Schreiber

Josh SmithSocial Membership

Sponsored by Scott Schreiber

Charles & Sanders Coxand Miller, Charlie & Thomas

Equity MembershipSponsored by Jean Ann Murphy

Sponsor a New Memberand Receive $1,000 in MCC

Credits!

In MemoriamThe Board of Directors,Members and Staff of

Marietta Country Club wishto extend their deepest

sympathy to the family andfriends of:

Jane BentleyCharles Elslander

Anne McCannNeil MorganSandy Roper

Page 5 Golf News

Winter Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Sunday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Golf Shop

Fitness Center NewsFitness Center Hours of OperationMonday - ClosedTuesday - Saturday - 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.Sunday – 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Personal Training with Mary Brown

Bring on the New Year and revamp your Fitness with our PersonalTrainer, Mary Brown. You may want to improve your golf or tennisgame. Get the accountability and guidance on how to do exercisesproperly along with encouragement to get the results you desire. Buildyour skills. Consider a trainer. Start today by calling the Pro Shop formore information.

Every response is unique. Unfortunately, there is no “normalresponse to exercise. Some clients simply will not respond cardioexercise or will respond very little while others will responddramatically.

Resistance training is another avenue for turning non responders intoresponders. In addition to burning calories, resistance helps clientsimprove fitness, reduce weight and body fat, increase bone mineraldensity and improve self-confidence. Artero et al. (2012) did a reviewof literature on the effects of increased muscle strength and found thatit has a protective effect on all-cause and cancer mortality in healthymiddle aged men, men with hypertension and patients with heartdisease.

Increased muscle strength is associated with reductions in weight andfat, a lower risk of hypertension and decreased prevalence ofmetabolic syndrome. The benefits of resistance training includedimprovements in sports and fitness performance, movement control,walking speed (in the elderly), functional independence (for theelderly), cognitive abilities and self-esteem. Moreover, resistancetraining can promote bone development, with studies showing a 1% -3% increase in bone mass density. This type of exercise has also beenshown to reduce low back pain and decrease the discomfort ofarthritis and fibromyalgia.

Contact the Tennis Pro Shop front desk for information on a Program DesignPackage.Thank you,Your Trainer, Mary Brown

3RD ANNUALTHANKSGIVING CLASSIC

Many thanks to everyone who played and to allour sponsors. We surpassed our goal in numberof participants and more importantly, moneyraised for the Children and Youth of DevereuxAdvanced Behavioral Health Georgia. Yoursupport made the wish of Dr. Yolanda Graham,Medical Director for Devereux, come true. Thisyear’s contributions went to fund aNeurofeedback Therapy Program. Thank you.

If you play golf, you createdivots - it is part of the game.

If you create divots, youshould also repair them -

that's part of the etiquette ofthe game.

On The Rules by Bruce Flower Page 6

A 2017 Basic Primer We are fortunate at MCC to be expe-riencing a period of unprecedentedgrowth and use of our facilities. Moreand more people are enjoying our cam-pus, equaled by few Clubs. That’s thegood news. The bad news is our pri-mary asset, the golf course, is undermore stress than ever because of in-creased play on all three nines. We allhave a heightened responsibility tobe aware of the following. Please con-sider this MANDATORY READING FORALL MEMBERS USING THE GOLFCOURSE. It is imperative to play ready golf andotherwise follow the instructions of allGolf Pro Shop personnel. The Rules of Golf contemplate certainstandards of player conduct on thecourse, and this can be found in SectionI of the Rules, which is titled Etiquette:Behavior on the Course. This primarylocation of player conduct in theRules is a clear indication of the priorityand importance they are to be given. The game relies on the integrity ofthe individual to show consideration forother players and to abide by the Rules.The spirit of the game requires courtesyand sportsmanship at all times, irre-spective of how competitive the play. The following should be sacred rulesfor all players at all clubs during everyround played:

Safety: When you make a stroke orpractice swing, make sure no one isstanding so close as to be hit by a club,the ball, stones, twigs or the like. Thisincludes green staff nearby or ahead.Do not play until the players in front areout of range. The traditional word ofwarning, “fore” was used for the veryfirst time in the 2004 revision of Rules. Consideration: Do not disturb or dis-

tract other players in their play bymoving, talking, making unnecessarynoise, or using electronic devices. (Yes,this means turn your cell phone off, orbetter yet; leave it in the car.) Don’t teeyour ball or stand in the teeing rounduntil it is your turn to play. A playershould not stand on another’s line ofputt or cast a shadow in his line of puttor area of intended swing. Pace of Play: Keep up with the groupin front and be ready to play when it isyour turn to play. Analyze your shotand choose your club while others areplaying. Place your bag or park yourcart in a position that will afford aquick exit off the green and toward thenext tee. If you believe your ball maybe lost outside of a hazard or out ofbounds, play a provisional ball. Ofcourse, if you are holding up the groupbehind you, invite them to playthrough. Care of the Course: a) Replace divots- A player should ensure that ANY DIV-OT HOLE IS CAREFULLY REPAIRED. Nev-er take a divot during a practice swing.Remember Payne Stewart’s ball com-ing to rest in a divot hole on No. 12during the 1998 U.S. Open? Some play-ers would like divot holes to be groundunder repair, but divot holes are partof the game, aren’t they? So are treeroots. b) Repair ball marks - Any dam-age to the putting green made by aball (not necessarily the player’s ball)should be carefully repaired. It is goodpractice to repair a ball mark, whichtakes less than 6 seconds to accom-plish, and can heal within 48 hours.Others take up to three weeks. It isclear from the condition of some of ourgreens some players overlook this im-portant consideration. If your shot waslow, it most likely made a pitch markanyway, so please search for and re-

pair it. Also, under no circumstances removeyour ball from the hole with a club. The chanceof damaging the lip of the hole is extremelyhigh, resulting in untold problems for playersand officials. c) Rake bunkers - The Rule reads“Before leaving a bunker a player should care-fully fill up and smooth over all holes and foot-prints made” by him. We’ve all had theunfortunate experience of having to blast outof someone’s footprint, often resulting in apoor outcome and a few choice terms of en-dearment for the player who left the footprint. Lastly, golf is a game of honor, courtesy, andintegrity. During a recent U.S. Senior Open, Iwas aghast at the conduct of one player in par-ticular, who has an international reputation,and who spent much of the round throwingclubs and using foul language. His conductwas an insult to him and an affront to thegame. Always remember to honor yourself andthe game through your conduct and courtesyboth on and off the course. This is one of theprimary principles that separates golf fromall other sports.

Happy golfing and keep it in the short grass!

Former MCC President Bruce W. Flower is ahighest rated USGA, GSGA and NCAA rulesofficial, a member of the USGA Regional AffairsCommittee, and serves as a member of MCC’sLong Range Planning and MembershipCommittees.Junior Tennis News continued from page 7

TENNIS LESSONS ~ Keep improving your game witha lesson from one of the professionals!! We would love to helpyou work on stroke technique, consistency, or singles anddoubles play.

Private or Group Lessons:- ½ hour Private lesson - $30.00- 1 hour Private lesson (1 to 3 people) - $60.00- 1 hour Group Lesson (4 or more) - $74.00

For more information, please call the Tennis Pro Shop at (770)426-7381 or email the Tennis Pros:

- Lori Giuggio – lgiuggio@mariettacountryclub.org- Carl Abalos – cjabalos@gmail.com- Courtney Collins – cocomarie722@gmail.com

Page 7 Tennis Update

Our drill groups are the following:1) 10 and under2) Elite Development3) Elite Advance

10 & Under Junior Program:The USTA Junior Development Program is designed for beginning andintermediate players aged 4–9 and has taken off in popularity here at theClub.  This program gives children the opportunity to experience immediateprogress, and the confidence gained helps keep them very enthusiastic aboutthe game. 10 & Under Tennis uses scaled down court dimensions, balls thatbounce much lower and are easier to rally, and rackets that are light and easy tomaneuver. We will introduce tennis to your children in a fun way using gamesand activities to capture their attention while developing their hand-eyecoordination and motor skills.Our goals are to have your kids rallying and being able to play matches, solook for notices on match-play days coming up soon!Days and Times: Tuesday and Thursday:  4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.$60.00 for 4 weeks (one day per week for 1 hour)$104.00 for 4 weeks (two days per week for 1 hour)Please specify which the day or days of the week your child will be attending bycalling the Tennis Pro Shop, (770) 426-7381, or email Carl Abalos:cjabalos@gmail.com.

Elite Development Program: The Elite Development Program is astepping stone into the Elite Academy Program. The themes, focus and drills inthe Elite Development Program will mirror those of the Elite Academy, withemphasis on skill development and point play that will help players prepare fortheir next progression.Entrance into the Elite Development program will be at the discretion of theDirector of Tennis. Tuition is on a monthly basis, and is based upon the numberof days a week that a player chooses to attend.

Elite Advance Program: The Elite Advance program is the highest leveljunior program at the Club. This program has been established specifically forjuniors with the most advanced skills, the highest levels of motivation and thehighest levels of commitment. They are also involved in tournaments throughoutGeorgia and play High School Tennis.Entrance into the Elite Advance program will be at the discretion of the Directorof Tennis and Junior Development Director. Tuition is based on 4 week sessions;players may choose to attend one or two days per week.

Session Schedule and Pricing*1 Month Sessions*

Elite Academy and Elite Development Programs●  Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:  5:00 – 7:00●  1 day a week: $140.00 a month●  2 days a week: $240.00 a month●  3 days a week:  $290.00 a month

Jr. ALTAThis past fall we had 4 junior ALTA teams: Girls 10 and under, Girls andBoys 12 and under, and Girls 14 and under. All of the teams had greatseason, with 3 of them going to playoffs. Our 10 and under team was newand the juniors learned how to play matches, keep score, and improvedimmensely over the season. If you would like your child to participate onan ALTA team please contact Carl Abalos (cjabalos@gmail.com). Roster’swill be due in January and play will begin in March!!

Spring Events & RemindersALTA NEWS: Let us know if you are interested in playing on an ALTA team thisspring, whether as a full time player or as an alternate. We have a wide rangeof team levels and our teams are known for having a great balance of beingboth competitive and social. Please come by the Tennis Pro Shop or call us at(770) 426-7381 to speak with Lori, Carl, or Courtney for more information.REMINDER TO ALTA and USTA TEAMS: The Tennis Pro Shop will be open, butthe Clubhouse (and therefore the kitchen) is closed from January 1–16. Eachhome team will need to plan on providing food themselves during thistimeframe.***Please remember to update your ALTA dues for the 2017 season.***Date Day Event Name Event

1-Jan Tuesday All spring leagues Roster registration begins

8-Jan Sunday Mixed Doubles Winter play begins

23-Jan Thursday Thursday Women Spring roster deadline

23-Jan Monday Junior Leagues Spring roster deadline

23-Jan Monday Sunday Women Spring roster deadline

23-Jan Monday Men Spring roster deadline

TENNIS NEWSWinter Tennis ReminderCourt Conditions for winter!! When temperatures drop below 32 degrees theclay courts will freeze. As the temperatures go up and the sun comes outthey will begin to thaw out, which makes them unplayable and easy todamage. Please call ahead for hard court reservations.

Windscreens: You may notice that the windscreens have been removed onthe east side of the clay courts. This is done each winter in order to allowmore sun to come through the fencing on days when there is a freeze,allowing a chance for the courts to thaw. They will be reinstalled after thewinter season.

Winter ALTA Mixed DoublesSunday’s at 1:00If you are interested in playing some tennis this winter, we have 2 differentlevels of Mixed ALTA teams. 2 A teams, 1 B, and 1 C team. Matches begin inJanuary through February. Matches are scheduled for Sundays at 1:00 p.m.

Adult Drills and ClinicsOpen Drills – Every Tuesday and Thursday

· Tuesday – 10:30 – 12:00 – Cost: $20.00· Thursday – 10:30 – 12:00 – Cost: $20.00· Sunday – 3:00 – 4:00 – Cost: $18.00

Tenn Fit Drill Sessions ~Get your workout in before the weekend. This clinic is a high intensity, quick pacedclinic similar to cardio tennis but with more games!

Cardio Tennis ~Sundays: 2:00-3:00 – Cost $18.00End your weekend with a great Cardio tennis workout. This clinic is a fun way to hita thousand balls and get a good work out.

MEN’S NIGHT EVERY Tuesday starting at 5:00 PM

Marietta Country Club’s Men’s Night is the place to be if you want fun, competitivetennis in a great atmosphere, and you can come in for as long as you like! If you are anew member or haven’t been out on the courts for a while it is also a great way tomeet some new players, too. The format is casual with pros and members helping toset up games, and we have a great buffet available if you would like to eat. For thosewho choose to partake in food, the price for eats n drinks is $12.00, and the play isfree! Come play, eat, and mingle with the pros and other members!

Ladies InterClub MatchThursday, March 2ndInterclub competitions are social/casual matches wheremembers from Marietta CC will play against members fromanother club in the area. Play some tennis, make new tennisfriends, and enjoy a great lunch afterwards with the group!

Date: Thursday, March 2ndTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Lunch: 12:00 p.m.Deadline: Please sign-up by Friday, February 24th Limitedspots available!

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1400 Marietta Country Club Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30152 www.mariettacountryclub.orgMarietta Country Club Main 770.426.1808 • Golf Pro Shop 770.426.7084 • Tennis Pro Shop 770.426.7381

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