Krick's PGA Conference Debrief

Head Golf Professional, Mike Krick, attend the PGA Conference in Myrtle Beach last week. He addressed the Board of Directors of the Carolinas PGA and thanked them for their support. Krick recognized the secretary, vice president and president on the section level (Carolinas PGA) and the national level (PGA of America) all have called him personally to offer support to the members of Carolina Trace Country Club. Krick also spoke about the 100-holes golf marathon and asked the group (500+ people) to support CTCC. Ron Schmid, Executive Director of the Carolinas PGA, sent an e-mail to all of the golf professionals in the CPGA about the marathon. Krick stressed the importance to go back to their clubs and review their insurance policies and look at the way they conduct business in crisis situations. "Cunningham Clothing company, which we will stock in the Pro Shop, donated close to $2000 of fixtures and hangers for us to get started. Callaway Golf will be giving us fixtures as well," said Krick. Methodist University's Annual Krick Klassic, in honor of his dad Bernie, will donate their weekend proceeds to the golf marathon fund. In addition, Krick has received countless phone calls, e-mails and various sentiments to help the cause. The golf marathon will be played by Krick and Superintendent Tim Hart on Monday, March 10th, so keep the contributions coming and e-mail mkrick@pga.com.

Golf Seminars a Major Success

Head Golf Professional, Mike Krick, held two golf seminars in January. The first golf seminar, Psychology of Playing, included topics on seven elements of confidence, inner coaching, goal setting, and evaluating a golf shot. The second golf seminar, Taking apart the Golf Swing, included topics on pre-swing principles, eight key positions, and ball flight laws. Krick summarizes the two seminars: The first golf seminar involved exploring mental advantage, and understanding how the mind works. We covered the conscience and subconscious thoughts and the power of the word “don’t”. The equation for success, what to see in a golf shot and the seven elements of confidence provided some great insight in saving shots on the golf course. The last part of the class was to set goals. We cover each of the important steps in goal setting and how to stick to them. The second golf seminar involved taking apart the golf swing. We covered ball flight laws, pre swing principles and each critical position of the golf swing. The class was shown how to blend together each of these positions. We addressed the one and two-plane golf swings and described the major differences in each one. Lastly, we discussed how tempo, rhythm and timing played a major role in striking the ball solid. If you missed these seminars, Mike Krick has notes to review. The success of these classes has led to planning more seminars in the future.

Spirit of CTCC

The perks of living in North Carolina seem endless. We are currently enjoying great Carolina weather in the late 70°s. Golfers have been playing both of our championship courses, Lake and Creek, warming up at the short game practice facility, and signing up for lessons with the PGA professional staff. With our mobile Pro Shop, our golfers have not missed a tee time. Social activities, such as the Trace Players, a talented group of members who perform a musical revue each year have been practicing for their upcoming show at Temple Theatre. Bridge players have resumed their game in many members’ homes, and the spirit of Carolina Trace Country Club is alive and strong. It might surprise most people to know that late evening on January 31st, we experienced a major fire to our Clubhouse. The Trace Family continues to rally around their Club and have resumed golf and other social activities, as if the loss of our Clubhouse never happened. While, some activities and events are temporarily on hold, the friendly and family atmosphere will always remain. The staff is setting up dining relationships with local country clubs and researching a mobile grill and bar. A social calendar will be distributed in the coming weeks, as we still plan to hold our major events throughout the year. It is a tragedy for the memories lost with the major fire, but the end result of an updated and operational Clubhouse will benefit our members and the community. The Clubhouse main phone numbers and golf information line are active and the department heads will continue to check their email frequently. As more information develops, we will utilize a variety of communication methods to keep our members updated. However, with this great weather, golf, cocktails and get-togethers, there is little motivation for being indoors!