Pro Shop Happenings

Graduation!

Brock White and Micah Vugrinec, our friendly and talented Assistant Golf Professionals, will be graduating from Methodist University on December 15th with a Bachelor of Science degree, with a concentration in Golf Management. Congratulations to "long-ball" Brock and "Maverick" Micah!

Have you seen the Pro Shop Window Displays?

The golf professionals plan each decorative detail for the display windows, and they have combined golf equipment, Trace heritage and the holiday season. Be sure to attend the Pro Shop Christmas Party on December 12th at 4:30 PM, where you'll find great deals, gift wrapping, great food and you can pick up the 2008 Golf Calendar.

Living Legend, Conti gets her 15th hole-in-one

Diane Conti has achieved a record that most amateur golfers dream about. On November 6, 2007 Conti hit her 15th hole-in-one on the 16th hole of the Creek Course at Carolina Trace Country Club. Conti has been recognized in many newspapers and magazines, and is certainly a living legend at Trace. In keeping with tradition, after each hole-in-one, Conti foots the bill at the bar for her group in celebration! Fourteen of her fifteen holes-in-one have been at Carolina Trace Country Club on both the Lake and Creek courses. Her first hole-in-one was on the 7th hole of the Creek course in 1988. By 1995, Conti had a Grand Slam of aces on each of the par-3's. She's been playing golf for thirty years and is still excited and shocked with each hole-in-one.

Pembleton wins the Ladies 9 hole Championship

Congratulations to Ginny Pembleton for winning the Ladies 9 hole Championship.

Trace the Fall Season

Many North Carolinian's enjoy the mild, four-season climate, but the fall season is especially captivating at Carolina Trace. Currently, it is 3:10 PM on November 21st (not August, but yes, almost December) and the weather forecast is sunny at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. In North Carolina, we golf year-round and enjoy indoor and outdoor events year-round. NC is one of the most attractive states in the country for outdoor enthusiasts. If you live at Trace, you know you live at one of the most beautiful, friendly and connected communities in North Carolina. If you do not own a home at Trace... you should!

Fantastic Dance Instructors

Instructors (and members) Scott and Carolyn Schaeffer worked with forty-two members who signed up for the six week series of dance lessons of the Carolina Shag. During the lessons, Scott and Carolyn work with each couple allowing dance partners to learn the steps together. The 2007 Dance class proved to be fun with a great group of enthusiastic members. The Schaeffer’s were introduced to dance as a hobby in 1994, which developed into traveling the country to dance in about eight competitions a year. The Schaeffer’s have competed in dance competitions all across the United States and Canada; in 2003, they won first place in the World’s Championship in Nashville, which is represented by thirty countries. The Schaeffer’s are experienced in many dances, including the Waltz, Cha Cha, West and East Coast Swing, Rumba, Polka, Fox Trot and the Carolina Shag. Their passion for dance allows them to continue learning and perfecting their technique. Not only is dancing a great cardio workout, it is a fun way to connect with your partner. Another series of dance lessons will begin in 2008 with an introduction to the Rumba, Fox Trot and more Swing and Shag!

Oktoberfest was a blast!

Oktoberfest was held on October 30th at the Club and our members had a wonderful time. The dining room was decorated for the traditional event with authentic German food and beer. Oktoberfest was a great way to welcome the fall climate to North Carolina with a festive celebration.

Can you shoot your age?

It is incredible to shoot your age, and we have three talented members who can shoot their age. Karl Heidinger shot his age,"68," Mike Manolios shot his age, "84," and Wally Harris shot his age, "92." In 1986, the PGA Tour began keeping track of the statistics of shooting your age. Congratulations to Heidinger, Manolios and Harris on this great accomplishment! (Heidinger) (Manolios) (Harris)

Bluegrass Concert

Carolina Trace Country Club held a Bluegrass concert that was attended by over 150 members in the main dining room. The band, Bluegrass Experience, performs professionally throughout the U.S. and was named the World's Champion Bluegrass band. The band features 4 lead singers, tight instrumental work, great harmony, and a diverse selection of traditional favorites of re-engineered folk and rock songs, along with original material. Band members shared information about the history and evolution of bluegrass music too. This was a great concert enjoyed by those who have followed bluegrass music for years, as well as for those who experienced authentic live bluegrass music for the first time.

Sunday Couples Championship

The season ending event of Sunday Couples is the Championship Tournament, played October 27 and 28 by 37 couples. Congratulations to Low Gross Winners Marcia and Lee Connor posting an impressive 154, pictured on the left. Congratulations also goes to Low Net Winners Jan and Fred Heins, who posted the Tournament low net score of 122. Making the scoring more admirable was the fact that 18 holes of the Championship were played as Pinehurst Alternate Shot (often referred to as Divorce Golf). The next season of Sunday Couples golf will kick off with play starting in February when new Co-Chairs Shelia and Bill Fox join Co-Chairs Sue and Rick Hodges.

Ladies Who Lunch

The Ladies Who Lunch is one of the Club's fun social groups that meets once a month for lunch, music and casual conversation. Assistant Manager, Jenny Allred prepares a special drink for each meeting. If you attended October's meeting you could enjoy the Baltimore Zoo, a drink that puts the "happy" in "happy hour." Special thanks goes to Ann Ashton, Cass Clinger and Jenna Miller who welcomed and invited Marketing Director Sara O'Leary to October's social gathering. All new members of the Club had a personal invitation to attend October's meeting. Due to the upcoming busy holiday season, the LWL will meet again in January. This is a great group to join--no reports, no minutes, just a very fun social gathering.